Welcome to "The Ancient Bear's Den of the Forgotten Forest," where fantasy meets the serene beauty of the Smoky Mountains. Inspired by the world of The Lord of the Rings, our uniquely enchanting cabin (sleeps 10) offers more than just a place to stay; it invites you to step into a realm where time slows, nature speaks, and comfort reigns. ★Electric Hot Tub ★BBQ Grill ★Electric Fireplace ★Dedicated Workspace ★Firepit ★Wii and Wii Games ★Unique Themed Home ★Great Location!
With its warm, natural materials, earthy textures, and thoughtful details inspired by your favorite books and movies, our mountain sanctuary offers an atmosphere that is both magical and transportive. This fantasy-themed retreat is designed to spark wonder, with whimsical touches that echo the stories of Middle-earth. Our floor plan is ideal for families and small groups alike and is the perfect get-a-way, so pack your bags – because the mountains are calling!
✔ 3 Bedroom + 2 Bath Fantasy-Themed Home ✔ Electric Hot Tub ✔ Crackling Firepit ✔ Dedicated Workspace ✔ Electric Fireplace ✔ Wii Console and Wii Games ✔ Propane BBQ Grill ✔ Free Wi-Fi and Free Parking ✔ Close to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, horseback riding, shopping, restaurants, museums, downtown Gatlinburg, Ober Gatlinburg, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, Hollywood Star Cars Museum, Ole Smoky Moonshine, Pigeon Forge, The Island, the Comedy Barn, Dollywood, and more
★ INDOOR LIVING★ Step inside and you’re welcomed by an atmosphere of warmth and mythical enchantment. The main living area is a haven of comfort, with earthy tones, wood accents, and carefully chosen details. The electric fireplace serves as the heart of the space, casting a soft glow that invites you to settle in for the evening with a good book, a cup of tea, or perhaps a wizard’s tale playing on the Smart TV mounted above the fireplace. The open-concept layout allows for easy movement between the living area and the kitchen, making meals and moments flow naturally. Cook a hearty breakfast or late-night snack, then return to the living room where everyone always seems to gather. Free WiFi is also available throughout the property.
★ SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS ★ ✔ Bedroom #1 (Master Bedroom): Spacious Bedroom with a King-sized Bed and a Flat-screen TV; Attached Full Bathroom with Stand-up shower and dual sinks ✔ Bedroom #2: Comfy Bedroom with a Queen-sized Bed and a Flat-screen TV; Access to a Full Bathroom with Stand-up shower ✔ Bedroom #3: Inviting Bedroom with a Queen-over-Queen Bunk Bed and a Flat-screen TV; Access to a Full Bathroom with Stand-up shower ✔ A Sleeper Sofa in the Living Room for additional sleeping space
★KITCHEN★ Designed with gathering and connection in mind, the kitchen is both charming and functional, perfect for preparing everything from a hearty mountain breakfast to a feast worthy of Rivendell. Well-appointed with a full-sized refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, microwave, and other kitchen appliances perfect for making breakfast, lunch, or dinner throughout your stay! All pots, pans, glasses, plates, silverware, etc., are also there for you. Gather around the inviting dining table to share stories and laughter, as it invites you to savor each bite while imagining the whimsical journeys of your favorite adventurers.
★ENTERTAINMENT★ Start in the living room, brimming with activities and thoughtful touches designed to make your stay memorable. It features a spacious living area centered around an electric fireplace and a Smart TV. Curl up on the comfy furniture, light the electric fireplace for extra ambiance, and lose yourself in the magical atmosphere of a cozy mountain evening. For those who enjoy a little friendly competition, the bunk bed room has a Nintendo Wii console that comes stocked with classic, interactive games perfect for family battles or nostalgic late-night showdowns. Want to take the fun outdoors? At the back patio, fire up the propane grill and start a cookout while friends soak in the electric hot tub just steps away. With bubbling warm water, forest views, and a peaceful ambiance, it’s the ideal place to unwind after a spirited game night or an afternoon hike. As evening falls, gather your group around the private fire pit tucked behind the house. Surrounded by trees and mountain air, the fire pit offers the perfect setting for stories, stargazing, and s’mores under the night sky like your own Circle of Stones under the stars. Our home also includes a dedicated workspace and desk area, giving remote workers or creative souls a quiet place to focus or journal between adventures.
★ GENERAL★ Complimentary starter toiletries, linens/towels, free WiFi, air conditioning, central heat, full-sized washer and dryer
Bears are indigenous to the area and are often seen near or on our properties. Please do not leave food or trash outside.
Kitchen and Outdoor Cooking: The kitchen is stocked with dishes and cookware. We provide a standard coffee maker or a Keurig, so please bring along your preferred grounds or pods.
Regarding the Grill: While we often have a grill available for guest use, we cannot guarantee its availability or condition for every stay. If it is on-site, please note that propane/charcoal is the guest's responsibility. There may be some left over from previous guests, or you can pick some up at a local shop.
★PARKING★ Free parking for 2-3 vehicles on premises
★COUPONS AND DISCOUNTS★ Shortly before you arrive I'll send you a coupon book with dozens and dozens of discounts for all of the top attractions in the area. This includes the best dinner shows, pancake restaurants, adventure parks, museums, and even an exotic animal park. If you want inspiration for your vacation activities, this will definitely give you enough for your visit!
★COOL THINGS TO DO IN THE AREA★ Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Sevierville are the three main cities that comprise the area. Everything is spread out a bit and there are amazing things to keep you busy... - World-class hiking trails of all types and skill levels - Dollywood theme park (of course!) - Putt putt, go-karts, and pancake restaurants on every corner - Amazing dinner shows to entertain kids of all ages - Museums of all types: classic cars, Alcatraz, Titanic, and several children's museums - Restaurants of all types... Always come hungry because serving sizes are HUGE!
We provide support generally via the app/this web site and phone support is there for emergencies. Expect a prompt response.
Here are some of the popular spots nearby:
★ OUTDOOR RECREATION ★ - Douglas Lake (Less than 10 min drive!) - Soaky Mountain Water Park (8.4 miles) - Sevierville Golf Club (8.0 miles) - Smoky Mountain Deer Farm and Exotic Petting Zoo (12.3 miles) - Mt. Le Conte (34.1 miles) - Clingmans Dome (41.8 miles) - Cades Cove (44.3 miles)
★ FAMILY FUN ★ - Ripley's Old MacDonald’s Farm Mini-Golf (12.1 miles) - The Island in Pigeon Forge (14.5 miles) - Dollywood (15.7 miles) - Titanic Museum (13.0 miles) - Wonderworks (12.9 miles) - Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster (15.5 miles) - Convention Center (8.1 miles)
Standard Coffee MakerCooking BasicsDishes and SilverwareMicrowaveRefrigeratorToasterStoveDishes & utensils for kidsDining tableBaking SheetBlenderwine glassesDishwasherOvenFreezer
Attractions
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Pool
Hot TubCommunal Pool
Sleeping Arrangements
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Bunk Bed
Living Room
1 Sofa Bed Bed
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
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"The house was beautiful. Close to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg for things to do. The pool was nice and the kids enjoyed the hot tub every night. Peaceful area to stay out of the craziness of the busy surrounding towns. The host was responsive almost immediately after messaging. If we come back to Tennessee, we would rent here again."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Samantha, Thank you for the great review. I’m glad The Ancient Bear's Den was beautiful and conveniently close to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. It’s great the pool and hot tub were a hit with the kids and that the peaceful setting gave you a break from the busy towns. I’m also glad our team was responsive — we’d love to host you again next time you’re in Tennessee. Safe travels,
Avada Properties
Stayed August 2026
5/5
"Just absolutely amazing! Close to everything! Amazing house!"
Stayed July 2026
5/5
"Beautiful home! Loved the location and theme. Very responsive host. Highly recommend!"
Stayed July 2026
5/5
"We only got to stay one night and wished we had more time to stay longer. Enjoyed the theme! We hope to come back again so we can spend more time there."
Stayed July 2026
5/5
"Property was amazing; exactly as listed. Escaping into the woods in a themed house was the perfect get away at the end of our tourist trap days. Would highly recommend."
Stayed June 2026
5/5
"THE ANCIENT BEARS DEN at The forgotten Forest, was completely as advertised. Movie memorabilia all throughout the house. The planted rooftops were an awesome accessory. A place was clean and comfortable. Everything was as expected, complete with its own "precious"if you're a fan of the movies you will love this place! The whole FORGOTTEN FOREST, is amazing."
Stayed June 2026
5/5
"it was nice to walk in and see how much effort was put into decorating the place and making it look like a high fantasy cabin. It was so clean and nice and spacious!"
Stayed June 2026
5/5
"Host and house were both amazing. Very nice and peaceful area, would highly recommend."
Stayed May 2026
5/5
"Beautiful house and had everything we needed for the stay. If quality sleep is important just a heads up, the mattresses in the bedrooms are very hard and uncomfortable and the curtains in the bedrooms are sheer letting the early sun in. Other than that everything was very nice."
Stayed May 2026
5/5
"We absolutely loved this place. Extremely clean, fun themed details, special touches in a gorgeous area. Host was so kind and helpful and responded right away when we needed help! Highly recommend."
Stayed May 2026
5/5
"Great place to stay for my graduation at Knoxville. The drive to campus was not bad at all, and the place is very quite and peaceful. Really loved my time here and the decorations are on point with the LOTR theme."
Stayed May 2026
5/5
"The ancient bears den was absolutely perfect!! Our family (2 adults , 3 teens) had the best time. The decor was absolutely stunning. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed to cook. We enjoyed all of the attention to details and had a Hobbit marathon. We the property has some beautiful public spaces but there is some construction going on . The construction didn’t bother us at all. We were in town for the Smoky mountains. The Smokies are about an hour away but it’s an easy drive. There are plenty of shops in the area for anything you might need. The cabin was better than we expected and really made our trip magical. We will absolutely be returning."
Stayed May 2026
5/5
"We absolutely loved staying at the Bear’s Den! It was adorable with lots of thoughtful details. We loved the private back patio and hot tub. It was the perfect home base for all of the activities we had planned in the area, and felt secluded and outside of the hustle and bustle. The hosts were very responsive and helpful. Would definitely stay here again!"
Stayed April 2026
5/5
"Great stay!"
Stayed April 2026
5/5
"Great stay"
Stayed March 2026
5/5
"Great place, everything was easy and as described."
Stayed March 2026
5/5
"This was our first road trip with kids (4.5, 2.5, and 5m) so we were really worried about how any home would work for us. This place is absolutely amazing! The neighborhood is under construction as they’re building more themed homes, but we absolutely love ours and the construction wasn’t an issue. We had 3 families staying at different homes all with small kids. We definitely picked the winner, no stairs!! It was perfect for our small kids. The decor was also great - I don’t feel like our kids were going to break a ton of stuff because the decor was light and blended so well with the home they didn’t notice it (our friends had a home with a ton of decor and that was hard for them). This place was amazingly clean, the host was absolutely wonderful (they own a ton of properties from what I can see, so we’ll definitely go back to them again in the future). The location is great - far away from touristy busyness but close enough to drive to all the fun. Not one complaint."
Stayed March 2026
5/5
"While the neighborhood is still under construction, the place is very easy to find and the other themed bnbs are so cute! Makes you want to plan another trip 🙂 The house is picture perfect, charming, cozy, and has everything you'll need inside for a great little getaway with your group. I was pleasantly surprised there was enough dishes for everyone, there are additional appliances in the cabinets, and even foil & skewers! My only tips: Bring a sleep mask if light wakes you up as the curtains are sheer and the sun will wake you up. If your group is traveling from different places with many cars - be warned the driveway is small. Buy some popcorn because they have all The Hobbit & Lord of the Rings movies for you to marathon watch!"
Stayed December 2025
5/5
"Very clean and comfortable. Kitchen is very well stocked with all you need for preparing meals. Very interesting decor."
Stayed December 2025
5/5
"Great place! Love the size of the kitchen, everything is laid out well, and you don’t feel on top of each other. The decor was awesome and unique. Also loved that it was decorated for Christmas. Would definitely come back. Justin was very responsive for even just simple questions. Just great. Convenient to the interstate so when it is time to go, it took no time to get on the road, even though I didn’t want to. Great place"
Stayed November 2025
5/5
"Me and my family had a great time staying at this cabin! Looked just like the pictures. Fun experience for anyone looking for a unique getaway in the Smokey mountains!"
Stayed November 2025
5/5
"very unique place, did not expect all the surroundings... I was quite surprised by this place... very underrated, my wife and kids were completely amazed, as was I... the themed neighborhood was something you just have to see to understand"
Stayed November 2025
5/5
"The place was beautiful and spacious! Justin was very responsive and helpful. I would definitely come here again!"
Stayed November 2025
5/5
"What a lovely place! Would definitely recommend and return. Thank you!"
Stayed October 2025
5/5
"The place and area was amazingly decorated and themed. My daughter had never scene Lord of the Rings and after seeing her room with the ring of power, music box, etc. she wanted to watch it...which we did because of course they have all three on blue ray ready for you. The neighborhood is also incredibly themed and I highly recommend walking around and checking it out. Highly recommend."
Stayed October 2025
5/5
"It was a perfect place to stay. I really enjoyed the place. It was quiet and peaceful. Far enough away from Al the hustle and bustle. But close enough to go where we wanted. The house was clean and felt right at home."
Stayed October 2025
5/5
"We loved the theme and enjoyed our stay!!"
Stayed September 2025
5/5
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Stayed August 2025
5/5
"Justin’s themed cabin was a perfect fit for our family! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will stay again if given the opportunity. Any issues we had, Justin was always responsive! If you love Lord of the Rings, you will love Justin’s place!"
