Near Ober Mountain Ski Slopes, Minutes from GSMNP! Renovated! Bear Sightings!

-beautiful mountain views
-fully renovated
-seasonal outdoor heated pool (through late october)
-close to GSMNP
-master bedroom has a queen bed
-master bath has a full shower/tub combo
-second bedroom has two twin beds
-third bedroom (a loft) has a queen bed
-second bathroom has a walk-in shower
-cozy wood burning fireplace
-excellent private Spectrum Wi-Fi
-65" Roku Smart TV in living room
-55" Roku Smart TVs in each of 3 bedrooms
-Spectrum Cable App on all the TVs
-log into your favorite streaming programs
-large movie library available on Plex app
-dining seating for 6 guests

The Lazy Bear Lodge is a Condo in the popular Summit of Gatlinburg complex and offers spectacular year-round views of the mountains, the National Park, and the Pigeon Forge city lights all from the private balcony or the cozy indoor window seat. Conveniently located about 3 miles from downtown Gatlinburg and is situated next to the Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort.

Kitchen includes Keurig coffee maker (drip and K-cup capability,) stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, crock-pot, blender, cookware, silverware, and plenty of cups and dishes

*We provide one small bar of hand/body soap in each bathroom. We do not provide shampoo, conditioner, or any other toiletries.

*We provide a starter set of paper towels and toilet paper, enough for a few days use.

While staying at Summit of Gatlinburg, you'll have access to community amenities including:
-seasonal (typically April - late October) outdoor heated swimming pool
-temporarily CLOSED - clubhouse with an indoor pool and and two in-ground hot tubs. NOTE: as of Sept. 2023 pool is closed for reconstruction with the tentative re-opening of late March 2024.
-picnic area with two gas grills and picnic tables
-a small playground for children
-a game room
-a basketball hoop
-coin-operated laundry

**Note that these amenities are managed by the complex and are outside our control.

All roads leading up to the Summit of Gatlinburg are paved, marked, full two lanes (i.e., cars can pass each other without pulling off), and in great condition. The Summit of Gatlinburg Condos are at the top of the mountain, so you do have to drive up the mountain to get there. The roads are curvy, but a 4x4 is not necessary to make it to the condo - our front wheel drive minivan easily makes the trip. One route down the mountain takes you to downtown Gatlinburg, or take a different route down to access the Gatlinburg bypass to head to Pigeon Forge.

Because it is a tourism destination, Gatlinburg is home to many sightseeing attractions and there is no shortage of things to see and do. Aside from the National Park, Gatlinburg also hosts the only ski resort in Tennessee (Ober Gatlinburg) with three chair lifts and eight trails, which is accessible either by road or by a gondola ride from the city strip. There is also plenty of entertainment available in downtown Gatlinburg, with attractions such as the Hollywood Star Cars Museum, Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum, Hillbilly Golf, Escape Rooms, and Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies.

Refund notices: If you cancel a single night of your trip, be aware that we price nights differently and we'll refund the nightly rate for that specific night, less a 5%, non-refundable VRBO fee that is charged to us as the owner based on the initial booking amount. Note, VRBO also doesn't refund the Traveler/ Guest fee and if they refund the lodging taxes at all, it is up to the traveler to contact VRBO directly for that refund. If you cancel an entire trip based on the cancellation guidelines - potentially all of these fees are refunded. You can then rebook immediately for the shorter stay.

Please Note:
-The Summit of Gatlinburg is a pet-free complex. No pets of any size are allowed.
-No smoking or vaping in the unit, on the deck, or in stairwells.
-There is NO ELEVATOR; multiple flights of stairs required to get to our 3rd floor unit (steps from parking lot, then steps up to 3rd floor)
-Firewood is seasonally available for purchase in season from the office.
-Full Duraflame logs not allowed in the fireplace as they can burn through the fireplace Small starter logs are okay.
-Bears are common spring to late fall; do not feed or approach bears
-Do not leave food in cars; bears can open car doors.
-There is no wall phone in the unit; wi-fi cell phone use works well
-Please bring beach/ pool towels as they are not provided
-No linens or pillows are provided for the sofa bed
-CLOSED UNTIL ~ March or April 2024: the indoor pool and hot tub area are CLOSED for repair.
All contract work has been signed, and the construction company selected, and as of Aug 31, 2023 - they projected opening time is mid-March 2024. This is subject to the construction time line/company and out of our control.
-If you buy a national park parking pass online - you need to PRINT BEFORE YOU COME. The parking pass has to be placed on your dashboard, and our condo doesn't have a printer.