New Listing, Cozy and Rustic, Firepit, Wood Fireplace, and Free Attractions!

You must be 23 years old. Name on reservation must match name on the credit card. Identity verification required. Booking party must be present at check-in. Contract and third-party app required for check-in.

Bear Tracts will provide free admission to some of the area's most popular attractions. See details below.

Welcome to The Backyard Bear, a classic Smoky Mountain cabin tucked away in Gatlinburg and designed for relaxed family getaways and memory-making moments. With 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and sleeping space for up to 10 guests, this cabin offers the perfect balance of comfort, charm, and togetherness.

After a day of exploring the Smokies, settle into the living room and unwind by the indoor wood-burning fireplace—a cozy spot for movie nights, board games, or simply slowing down. The open living space flows easily into the fully equipped kitchen, making meals, snacks, and late-night conversations effortless.

Sleeping Arrangements:
• Bedroom 1: Queen bed
• Bedroom 2: Queen bed
• Bedroom 3: Two twin beds, each with a twin trundle — perfect for kids
• Living Area: Sleeper sofa for additional guests

Step outside and enjoy the cabin's highlight — the backyard. Gather around the outdoor brick, wood-burning fire pit, complete with a swing for relaxing around the fire, roasting marshmallows, sharing stories, and soaking in peaceful Smoky Mountain evenings under the stars.

• Private deck with rocking chairs
• Outdoor dining table for meals & morning coffee
• Charcoal grill for cookouts

Whether you’re planning a family vacation, a friends’ getaway, or a cozy mountain escape, The Backyard Bear offers the space, warmth, and classic cabin feel guests love—just a short drive from Gatlinburg attractions, dining, and outdoor adventure.

Why Guests Love The Backyard Bear:
• Sleeps up to 10
• Indoor wood-burning fireplace
• Outdoor brick wood-burning fire pit
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Family-friendly layout
• TVs in every bedroom (Streaming Only)

Location
- No low-riding vehicles in the driveway
- Convenient Gatlinburg location
- Downtown Gatlinburg - 3 miles
- Pigeon Forge - 8 miles
- Dollywood - 11 miles
- Greenbrier National Park Entrance - 3.8 miles

Stay Longer, Get Even More Free Tickets
We've partnered with Xplorie to get you even more free tickets and discounts!
You'll receive over $1,000 in Free Tickets each day you stay with us.

The longer you stay, the more free tickets you get!
~ Stay 2 nights → $3,216 in free tickets.
~ Stay 4 nights → $5,360 in free tickets.
~ Stay 5 nights → $6,432 in free tickets.

Visit as many attractions as you like daily and receive one admission to each of those attractions every day. Unused admissions expire daily. Expired and redeemed admissions are replenished the following day and can be used again.

Current Attractions:
• Dig ‘N Zone
• Dollywood
• Xtreme Racing
• Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Show
• Anakeesta
• Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show
• Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show
• Alcatraz Museum
• Nascar SpeedPark
• White Water Rafting
• Mini Golf
• WonderWorks
• Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Show
• Skyland Ranch
• Soaky Mountain Water Park
• Ziplining
• Country Tonite
• Soul of Motown
• The Great Smoky Mountain Wheel
• Horseback Riding
• Trampoline Arena
• Mountain Coasters
• The Comedy Barn