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Papa Bear's Den is a luxurious mountain home
Papa Bear's Den Spring Special: Free night available now through April 30.
5 bedrooms
5 full bathrooms
7 beds
16 guests
5.0/5 (7 reviews) Exceptional
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This cabin has a March/April 2024 Special. March 1 through April 30, 2024

  • Pay for THREE nights and receive the FOURTH night free.
  • Pay for FOUR nights and receive the FIFTH night free.
  • Pay for FIVE nights and receive the SIXTH night free.
  • Pay for SIX nights and receive the SEVENTH night free.

 

Some restrictions may apply.

Amenities

Size

  • 5 bedrooms
  • 5 full bathrooms
  • Sleeps up to 16 guests

Bedding

  • 3 King Beds
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Queen Murphy Bed
  • Bunk Bed

Featured

  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Hot Tub
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Wireless Internet
  • Gas Grill
  • Picnic Table

Kitchen/Appliances

  • Refrigerator
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Coffee Maker
  • Keurig Machine
  • Laundry Room
  • Washer/Dryer

Entertainment

  • 3 TVs
  • Game Room
  • Pool Table
  • Foosball

General

  • Minimum Age to Rent: 25
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Swimming Pool Access
  • Catch and Release Fish Pond Access
  • Check-in Time 3:00pm
  • Check-out Time 10:00am
  • No Smoking

Essentials

  • Towels
  • Linens
  • Starter Supply Toilet Paper
  • Starter Supply Paper Towels
  • Starter Supply Soap
  • Starter Supply Trash Liners
  • Basic Cookware
  • Basic Dinnerware
  • Central Heat and Air

Description

I'm asking you to think of a memorable holiday celebration, where everything is just as it should be, and everyone is enjoying the hospitality of being together in a family home. Make that dream become reality by bringing your loved ones to gather at Papa Bear's Den in Wears Valley, TN.

This modern 5 bedroom, 5 bath mountain lodge is a residence in the upscale Parkside Village neighborhood development. The home's location is securely settled on a ridge top with impressive and expansive views of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Framed below with treetop canopy, and overlooking an unbuilt perspective of wilderness peaks, hollows, and valleys, broad scenes of the mountain range can be viewed to the horizon on clear weather days. Breathtaking in any season!

Come and explore the main level with me. Upon first inspection, you quickly realize that this is a beloved, comfortable family home with upgraded finishes and furniture not found in a standard spec-built rental cabin. Woodland-themed design and mission-style furniture is featured throughout the home, as are details like interior dovetail construction, richly stained wood finishes, and buttery soft leather. The large entry foyer opens to the grand great room, which centers around two stories of walled windows and a soaring, full height mountain stone gas fireplace and hearth.

The efficient and compact kitchen features convenient amenities like glass-front cabinets, an oversize paneled refrigerator, and granite counters. A smooth top range and double wall oven provide plenty of cooking space for all those holiday menu favorites. The work island is open to the living area and includes elevated bar seating, so cooks are not isolated from the family while preparing meals.

Dining together here is an easy and simple pleasure. Two rectangular dining tables and the island seating allow up to 19 people to enjoy sharing a meal.

Double doors from the great room open to a separate sunroom sitting area, a carpeted and cozy spot to put your feet up and laugh at old memories.

An adjacent hall off the kitchen leads to two bedrooms on this level. All bedrooms contain substantial wood-paneled or mission-style beds and area rugs or carpet for warm paws on the floor. The main level king master suite includes vintage accents, and its spacious ensuite bath has his and hers sinks, a separate enclosed shower, and a corner Jacuzzi jetted tub with privacy glass that still allows sunlight to stream in through the windows. The other queen bedroom on this level has a shared hall bathroom. This light-filled space features colorful, quilted country bedding to create a soothing and cheerful escape for hibernation.

Just outside is the covered main floor deck, with multiple outdoor living spaces. Sip your morning coffee in one of the Adirondack rocking chairs while watching the natural vista before you come alive with a new day. Enjoy an alfresco lunch on the picnic table in the outdoor dining area, with burgers that have been prepared on the gas grill. Food just tastes so much better outside, and the children have a safe open play area here too. In my humble opinion, the best seat in the house is beneath the swirling water of the corner hot tub, with National Park scenery by day and a starlight canopy above by night.

A stairway leads to the upper level loft sitting area, which overlooks the great room below. It offers a comfortable daybed with conversation space to relax and plan tomorrow's activities in town. Glass doors open to a separate open upper deck, a great spot to absorb both nature and the intimate details of a private discussion, while gazing over the trees to the peaks beyond.

A wide mezzanine hallway creates a nice place for child floor play without being underfoot, where toy cars and building blocks can spread out. The king suite here is a spacious, private refuge tucked in the ceiling eaves. It boasts a whimsical, black bear theme and a sitting area with a rocker recliner: perfect for rocking a child or a quiet moment to nap. The queen suite on this level has a lovely four-poster bed and a large reading nook with a wing chair and comfortable ottoman, where you can focus on that exciting novel without interruption.

This vacation home's lower level boasts another additional complete living space, with a large stack stone gas fireplace and large screen TV. Grab a video game controller or watch a comedy show and laugh together. The great area game room has a foosball table and claw-footed pool table, with plenty of seating to enjoy while you wait your turn to play. An open wet bar snack area with microwave eliminates the need to go upstairs to prepare the late night treats necessary to fortify both competitors and spectators. A clever, corner installation of aspen log, full-size stacked bunkbeds and even a queen Murphy bed in the opposite corner make this space transform to a late-late slumber party hangout for those still young enough to endure all nighters.

Also on this level is a shared full bathroom and a separate, additional room for playing cards and boardgames, which adds to the full complement of serious competition that can occur here. From Texas Hold'em to Clue to Candy Land, everyone can get their best game going.
The adjacent king bedroom is styled with a barn wood paneled bed and tile floors, and is perfect for the brave chaperones to the party in the great room. Or make this level a teenager retreat, for those who require their own privacy and space.

There are still more amenities throughout the home. There are plenty of spaces to gather together or spend downtime in a secluded corner, even with a large group. Four total satellite TV's are available for personal media entertainment, and there is free wireless internet for online needs. A useful laundry room is located on the main level for convenience. Your stay here also includes free guest access to both a community swimming pool and a catch and release fishing pond.

Thorough attention to detail has been applied throughout this creative place. Curated artwork and carefully-placed decorative elements make this both a personal and peaceful dwelling. Just as a large and strong bear commands respect, it's easy to admire the thoughtful design that has been built into this log cabin.

Warm, comfortable, relaxing, and pleasant. This is truly a place that you will find to be "just right". Everyone in your family, from grownups to cubs, will be eager to gather at Papa Bear's Den. Don't miss the opportunity to stay here during your visit to the Smokies. Book this fabulous vacation home today.

7 reviews
5.0 • Exceptional
Saved us
5/5 ★★★★★   Stayed February 2024
Gretchen T.

The VCR staff was amazing. We arrived with a reservation for a cabin through another rental company only to find out that the cabin we had paid for had no heat and no hot water. A call to VCR resulted in immediate assistance from staff who could not have been more helpful. Immediate arrangements were made for us to transfer to Papa Bear’s Den. Thank you VCR for providing our group an outstanding experience.

Published Feb 24, 2024

Family Vacation
5/5 ★★★★★   Stayed December 2023
Carolyn A.

Perfect cabin for four families to spend quality time together to celebrate Christmas. VCR staff are available and quick to respond to any needs we encountered.Have stayed in their cabins several times and always leave looking forward to our next visit.

Published Dec 17, 2023

Papa bear
5/5 ★★★★★   Stayed November 2023
Kenneth E.

Enjoyed. every minute no problems

Published Nov 05, 2023

Papa bears den
5/5 ★★★★★   Stayed July 2023
Roanld C.

Great time. Plan on returning next year!

Published Jul 11, 2023

Beautiful “cabin” in the woods.
5/5 ★★★★★   Stayed July 2023
Anne M.

This was a fantastic vacation rental. We comfortably slept and fed 12 people in this beautiful home. The view from the back deck is absolutely killer and it’s right next to the national park. Not too far from more commercial vacation activities either. Only downside was the road to the cabin was super steep, narrow, and twisty. Come in a car with an automatic transmission and I wouldn’t recommend trying to tow something there.

Published Aug 04, 2023

Papa Bear's Den
5/5 ★★★★★   Stayed June 2023
Chris W.

My experience with Volunteer Cabin Rentals was Great from start to finish. Every time I called them they were quick to answer my questions. The process of checking in and out was very easy and Papa Bear's Den was fantastic. Every person I talked with at the office was extremely helpful and friendly.

Published Jun 17, 2023

Papa bears den
5/5 ★★★★★   Stayed March 2023
Don B.

Great cabin. Had a problem with the heat and downstairs fireplace but was taken care of within a couple of hours. Ice maker wasn't working but we had coolers of ice. BEAUTIFUL view of the smokies. We had 3 families in the cabin and we had a wonderful time!!

Published Mar 16, 2023

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3781 Wears Valley Road
Sevierville, TN 37862

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OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Friday
  9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST
Saturday
  9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST

Sunday
  1:00 pm to 5:00 PM EST