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Bear Overlook 🐻- #208 - 3Bed/3Bath - Walk to Donut Friar & Aquarium!

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Exterior
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire condo

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Gatlinburg, TN
  • Place, Anakeesta
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg Convention Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪69 min drive‬

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About the area

Gatlinburg

A stay at this condo places you in the heart of Gatlinburg, within a 15-minute walk of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. .This condo is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Titanic Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Anakeesta - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cliff Top Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pancake Pantry - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ole Red - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bear Overlook 🐻- #208 - 3Bed/3Bath - Walk to Donut Friar & Aquarium!

3 bedroom 3 Bath (RECENTLY RENOVATED with beautiful tile & bathroom accents), in the middle of Downtown Gatlinburg! Walk to everything Gatlinburg has to offer (restaurants, coffee, shows, rides, etc.)!!
It also provides *FREE PARKING* (where downtown parking can normally be $10-$20 per day)
~Close to Ole Red, Ripley's, Ober Tram Skiing, Coffee, Shops, Putt Putt and More!!~

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free condo features snowboarding nearby, rock climbing nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include rafting nearby and mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: $500 fine for smoking in condo

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Note from host: $500 fine for pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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Bear Overlook 🐻- #208 - 3Bed/3Bath - Walk to Donut Friar & Aquarium! Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 63 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mason D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very great at communicating and great property!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was nice for an older condo. The air conditioner units should probably be replaced and the filters but it was a great location. We walked to places
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best part was having so many bathrooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

8/10 Good

Jelaine W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very convenient to down town. I was disappointed in bedroom #3. By the description, I thought it had a futon and queen bed in it. This complicated our sleeping arrangements due to privacy issues. Didn't like using the living room as a bedroom.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

lacourtney w.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cole H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, we walked to town everyday
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Lauren M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Our stay was pleasant and the hosts were good with communication. There was no significant issue with our stay, the place itself is nice. My one piece of feedback would be cleanliness. The floors were visibly dirty with dirt and hair, some of the towels had stains on them, and some of the bed sheets had stains on them. I understand they have a cleaning service that takes care of their cleaning, but I would recommend double checking their work because I did not feel “clean” during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Patty L.

Definitely not the best place to stay. The pictures shown are not the best re
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

Bears everywhere around property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Catfished

The location of the property was great. Very close proximity to Gatlinburg. However, the pictures posted do not represent the interior at all. Upon entering the stairs and elevator to the condo, there was a strong mildew odor. The interior of the condo is in desperate need of repair and updates. The paint was peeling on the baseboards and the doors are stained and need a coat of paint. There are numerous places where the drywall needs repaired. One of the bedrooms shower head was leaking. The dining room chair was broken prior to our arrival so we were unable to fully use the dining table. There appeared to be mold on one of the ceilings in the bedroom. I messaged the owner about these issues and did not receive a response. The furniture is very uncomfortable, loud and also in desperate need of upgrading. Half of the lightbulbs were out on the property so it was very dark as there isn’t a lot of natural light. We were only there for one night and did not feel comfortable sleeping in the beds so we slept on top of the beds. I don’t know when the owners were last on site but hopefully they can address these issues as the property is in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

D. R., Indianapolis, IN

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointing

While the location and size of the condo was just what we were looking for, the place itself was disappointing. For what was described as a recently updated condo, it was worn and looked cheaply done. The TV didn’t turn on, maybe remote needed batteries, the beds were creaky and uncomfortable, and the one bedroom near the front door was dirty. The bed in that room had dirty sheets with crumbs and jelly beans in the bed and on the floor around the bed. There was a candy wrapper on the bedside shelf and the shower valve and sink faucet were loose and plumbed backwards. The bedding in all the rooms should be replaced entirely, as they were worn and thin. Overall, we expected better quality for an updated condo. Luckily it was just an overnight stay for us, any longer and we would have found another place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy G.

Review of stay

The faucets were all loose on every sink, the air conditioning unit was extremely loud as it turned on and off throughout the night. One of the kitchen chairs was broken (the back was not supported) and the main room (kitchen living room) was extremely dark (several light bulbs were burned out).The accommodations were OK, but not fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

June 20 stay

The condo is nice but old and outdated. All of the beds squeak, there are no curtains on the windows and the light outside streamed in all night. There’s gaps in the floor boards. Some of the chairs are broken. There was trash left on the counter when we got there. It worked for our one night stay but would not stay want to stay for longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wes I.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Horrible Condo! AVOID

AVOID this condo at all costs!Let's start off this horrid experience with the location. The location advertised on VRBO is NOT where the condo is located. Took some serious searching to find the condo.Next, the exposed screws and shoody workmanship to convert this to a 3bed/3bath. My daughter cut her toe on an exposed screw in the transition to a bedroom. Beds, this is what made the condo unlivable. All three beds sound like plastic water bottles getting crushed. Any movement created horrible sounds. All three beds!Then came the final "we aren't staying here" when we pulled back the covers on a bed...a nest of bugs flew up from the covers.The host did not respond to a single attempt to contact them, even when we contacted VRBO to reach out. The only communication we got was an automated, thank you for staying and check out. Not a single communication from a person. If they had read a single message they would have known we left within an hour of arriving.This condo is horrible, the host (if there is even one) is horrible. The condo is unsafe, the beds unsleepable. AVOID AT ALL COST
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherri S.

Loved the 3 bedrooms and private 3 baths AND 3 individual air handlers so mom can have it warmer than the rest of us like. Having a pool and hot tub onsite was great too. The walk to town was easy going down but all uphill going back which was a little hard on my older mom. However, Handicap parking was great and right at the front door plus there is an elevator! The floor installation was poorly done and there are gaps on the edges everywhere. The mattresses were comfy but very squeaky in all of the rooms. It unit shows its age and it a little beat up on the walls, trim, and cabinets. However, those are minor concerns and we will certainly find our way back. Great communication with Ethan!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cora B.

Good for a Quick Stay for Family of 5

Great location with free parking. Check-in was a breeze and directions were clear. The unit was roomy enough for our family of five (two teens and a mother-in-law), but it didn’t quite live up to the photos. It felt a little worn, and had a damp, musty smell that could use some airing out. The bed was comfortable but squeaked like an old rocking chair every time we moved. Outlets were hit-or-miss, and there was no shampoo or conditioner in any of the bathrooms - so bring your own! There were no extras - no coffee, no water, not even basic toiletries - so don’t expect hotel perks. For the price, we expected a bit more polish. Still, the space worked well for one night and was more comfortable than cramming into one hotel room. The host was friendly in all communications, which we really appreciated. With a few cosmetic updates and small touches, this could be a GREAT spot - lots of potential. Overall, it did the job for our quick stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marlen V.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not cleb at all

The property was not clean, beds in very bad conditions, towels dirty....
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

LAKIESTA D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Location, Cleanliness, Spacious, Extremely comfortable. Would definitely book with them again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Debbie B.

Spring break 2025

It was ok. A bit dated and in need of a cosmetic makeover. Hard to heat the living room area as it was vold and there's gaps above and below the door..Location was good,.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia J.

Liked: Cleanliness

I will definitely stay here again in the future

Me and my husband and our 5 children were visiting from FL. After booking Ethan and Jennifer reached out to me and gave me all of the info I would need to self check in once I arrived. I had no issues checking in at all. The room was clean and updated. Everything was fully stocked. They checked on us a few times during our stay and even sent me a link to check out their other rentals. I would definitely stay here again. It’s not too far from all the wonderful things that Gaitlnburg has to offer. Thanks again Ethan and Jennifer
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sharon S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nasty

I would not recommend this condo to anyone. Unless changes were made to the cleaning. The bed I should be sleeping in has peanut shells and other dirt not at all been cleaned! Reason I figured out what was in the bed is I found an empty bag of peanuts and a full bag. The king bed sheets and pillows have make-up on them that is fresh. I have pictures. I will never be here again. I have stayed in another condo in this same place. All was very clean. We also have dead ladybugs and dirt in the window seals. I started meaaaging them as soon as we got her. 7:30PM. No response even though he said up until 8:30. We come to Gatlinburg regularly. This is by far the worst place I have ever seen. I have been doing this area since I got married in 1977.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gatlinburg Getaway

Property was as described and the host was easy to communicate with. I would stay again at this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chastity D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Denise M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

There was live bugs into of the bedrooms. Multiple dead bugs in the window seals. Bed sheets looked to have not been changed. Dining room xhair wasb One of the chai there
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness

Very Dissapointing

The condo was very dirty. There was an Infestation of bugs in master bedroom, they Towel racks were falling off the wall, and the whole apartment could use a painting. The photos in the listing at the time of booking did not match what we found upon arrival. Would NOT recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024