Thanga
Pigeon Forge, TN
From our family vacations to yours
For years, our family would make the drive to the Great Smoky Mountains every chance we got. We'd pack the kids into the car, call up our closest friends, and pile into large cabins just like this one. Those trips — the late-night pool sessions, the movie nights in the theater room, the mornings on the deck with coffee watching the mountain fog lift — became the memories we treasure most.
Eventually, we asked ourselves: why not share this with other families? We found a beautiful property in Pigeon Forge, invested in making it truly special — a private indoor heated pool, a full home theater, a game room, king bedrooms with ensuite baths for every couple — and opened it to guests in 2021.
What started as a passion project has become something we're deeply proud of. We've been an Airbnb Superhost since our very first year, and our 4.94-star rating reflects something simple: we treat every guest the way we'd want our own family treated when they walk through that door.
When you stay at Grizzly Bears Resort, you're not booking a faceless rental. You're staying in a home that was built with care, and you'll always have a real person — us — just a text or call away.
Why the private indoor pool?
Every time we stayed in Pigeon Forge, the one thing our kids always wanted was a pool — but shared resort pools meant crowds, noise, and restricted hours. We wanted our guests to swim at midnight in January if the mood struck. The private indoor heated pool was the first thing we designed into the cabin, and it remains the feature guests rave about most.
Why the home theater?
After a full day at Dollywood or hiking the trails, what our family always loved most was gathering together in the evening. Movie nights with everyone on the same couch, popcorn in hand, surround sound shaking the floor — those moments mattered to us. We built the theater room because we wanted your family to have those same evenings.
Why Pigeon Forge?
We've explored a lot of mountain destinations, but the Smoky Mountains kept pulling us back. Dollywood is minutes away, the most visited national park in America is a short drive up the road, and Gatlinburg, Clingmans Dome, rafting, and mountain hiking are all within easy reach.
Why book direct with us?
When you book on Airbnb or VRBO, a significant portion of what you pay goes to the platform — not to your vacation experience. When you book direct with us, you save up to 15% and deal directly with the people who care for the cabin. No platform in the middle and No Fees. No chatbots.
A track record your family can trust
These aren't numbers we chase — they're the result of caring deeply about every guest who walks through our door.Mostly within few minutes
Our hosting philosophy
Why book direct?
When you book at grizzlybearsresort.com instead of Airbnb or VRBO, here's what changesSave 15% on your stay
Our direct rates are always lower than what you'll find on Airbnb or VRBO — that's the platform fee staying in your pocket.
Unique amenities
Mini golf, Level 2 EV charger, and a fully stocked coffee bar — extras most cabins simply don't have.
Talk directly to your host
No platform chat filters, no automated responses. Call or text us directly — we respond within the hour often within a few minutes.
Early check-in priority
Direct booking guests get first priority for early check-in and late check-out when available.
Returning guest rates
Come back a second time and we'll take care of you. Loyalty has its rewards — just reach out when you're ready to book again.
Transparent pricing
What you see is what you pay. No surprise fees at checkout, no last-minute add-ons.