Life's a Bear

Vacation Rental Reviews

• Vacation 05-13

  Stayed 4 days in May, 2013

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  James I from Ocala, FL recommends this vacation rental

  Very clean and specious. Beautiful scenery loved it, had a great time.

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• Loved the cabin!

  Stayed 5 days in April, 2013

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  a guest from Caledonia, MI recommends this vacation rental

  We spent an enjoyable week at "Life's A Bear" cabin at Elk Springs Resort. The check in process was so easy and the cabin was spotless when we arrived. The views and amenities are great and we felt the price was fair. The views from the front porch and deck were fantastic. We also like the location tucked up in the mountains, yet just a few minutes from restaurants, groceries and downtown Gatlinburg. I'd highly recommend Elk Springs!

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• Thanksgiving Weekend

  Stayed 3 days in November, 2012

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  Troy T from Beverly, OH recommends this vacation rental

  Renting from Elk Springs Resort was very simple. Actually I never did phsically speak to anyone, and everything went according to plan. I would highly recommend this resort property to anyone coming to the Gatlinburg area.

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• Lifes a Bear,but I would have loved to hibernate!

  Stayed 2 days in October, 2012

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  Benjamin M from Peebles, OH recommends this vacation rental

  Our stay at the cabin was awesome,just to short! I would recommend for anyone to rent a cabin from here,just make sure that you stay at least a week. I just wish that we could have stayed longer to take in everything available to us! Thanks and will do it again,hopefully soon!

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• Stress free

  Stayed 3 days in October, 2012

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  a guest from Wheatley, ON recommends this vacation rental

  It was the most relaxing and enjoyable accommodations we have experienced. The cabin had everything we needed and more. We can't wait to return. Thank you so much.
  

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• Very good stay

  Stayed 3 days in September, 2012

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  a guest from Lexington, KY recommends this vacation rental

  Very good stay. Though I wish there was more interaction with the staff. It would be great if they could come at least onc a day to mA,e sure things are alright.

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• awesome vacation at a beautiful location!!!!

  Stayed 5 days in September, 2012

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  DJ W from Nashville, TN recommends this vacation rental

  we had a great vacation! The cabin wa!s beautiful with very nice amenities. . the location was great once we actually found the cabin which took a little bit of time. would definitely return fto the same location!

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• Great vacation!

  Stayed 6 days in August, 2012

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  a guest from Lansing, MI recommends this vacation rental

  The cabin was very clean and nice. The location was away with a wonderful mountain view however, close to all attractions. We had a great stay. At first, the cabin was a little hard to find. I would recommend not using a GPS to find the cabin, it took us way out of the way.

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• Triple C's: Cozy...Comfortable...Covenient

  Stayed 7 days in August, 2012

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  a guest from Saline, MI recommends this vacation rental

  Excellent accommodations & convenient located outside of Gatlnberg main strip. Absolutely enjoyed the scenic view & star gazing from the upper balcony hot tub. Comfortable and cozy settings, however the only issue were the small scratchy bath towels, and the bed matress was too soft for our comfort.

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• Clean Cabin

  Stayed 5 days in August, 2012

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  Douglas B from Cincinnati, OH recommends this vacation rental

  The cabin was very clean. The furniture in living room was very comfortable. I slept very good all 5 nights on the bed. I liked the express check in and check out procedure. The view was somewhat limited yet Mount Leconte is visible. I was very impressed with the cabin. It was a wonderful 5 night stay in Gatlinburg.

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• Greast Vacation

  Stayed 6 days in July, 2012

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  Anita P from Bentonville, AK recommends this vacation rental

  We had a wonderful time, the cabin was a great home away from home and we will be returning to elk springs resort on our next trip to the smokey mountains

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• Life's a Bear Cabin was great!!

  Stayed 4 days in July, 2012

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  Jane P from Rayville, LA recommends this vacation rental

  The cabin was clean, comfortable and spacious. It was a perfect place to relax and enjoy our vacation. It was close to all the attractions but off the main traffic area. It was quite and private. We all loved it. I have already recommended it to a friend who is planning a trip to Gatlinburg in October.

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• Lovely

  Stayed 2 days in June, 2012

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  a guest from London, KY recommends this vacation rental

  My family and I had a great time staying in your cabin!! It was very clean, and every thing we needed was right there! The staff was very professional and helpful.

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• Gatlinburg motorcycle trip

  Stayed 7 days in June, 2012

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  Gary S from Estero, FL recommends this vacation rental

  We had a great stay at this cabin, it was very clean and the location was perfect. Close to everything but still somewhat secluded.

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• Tranquil

  Stayed 6 days in April, 2012

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  a guest from Jackson, NJ recommends this vacation rental

  Thr process was smooth.and no problem.

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• Honeymoon suite!

  Stayed 4 days in March, 2012

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  Shawn T from Pensacola, FL recommends this vacation rental

  Very nice stay, great location! I recommend bringing bigger shower towels.

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• Amazing Mountain Escape

  Stayed 3 days in March, 2012

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  a guest from Kentland, IN recommends this vacation rental

  Awesome location, perfect size for 2 couples! Had a blast and will definitely rent from y'all again :)

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• Enjoyed "Life's a Bear"

  Stayed 2 days in March, 2012

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  Jerryl S from Jacksboro, Tennessee recommends this vacation rental

  We stayed in "Life's a Bear." Very nice furnishings, beautiful cabin. The mattress on the upstairs bed was horribly uncomfortable and I wish the hot tub area had some privacy fencing. I loved the location in the quieter area of Gatlinburg, but it is only about 5 minutes away from downtown. VERY convenient. I would definitely stay with Elk Springs again, but perhaps a cabin with a more private hot tub area. The check-in and check-out procedures are the BEST! When we arrived, the cleaning crew had forgotten to program our door key code so we had to wait for someone from maintenance to arrive to let us into our cabin, but they arrived quickly so it was only a minor incovenience. If we'd been in an area without a cell phone signal, it would have been a pain! Overall, a wonderful stay and I wouldn't hesitate to stay again.

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• Life's a Bear Thanksgiving Vacation

  Stayed 3 days in November, 2011

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  CynthiaDiane H from Savannah, GA recommends this vacation rental

  The entire family enjoyed the vacation. The cabin was in a great location and in good shape. The one suggestion for improvement is to have additional appointments in the kitchen and linens for the bathrooms. In neither area were there sufficient furnishings for a party of six.

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• Great get away

  Stayed 4 days in November, 2011

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  David D from Findlay, OH recommends this vacation rental

  We had a very relaxing time and wonderful experience in the Smokies. Location was just the right distance away from the traffic but close enough to quickly get to where we wanted to be. I highly recommend Elk Springs Resorts.

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• Great place to stay

  Stayed 4 days in October, 2011

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  a guest from Conway, SC recommends this vacation rental

  Reservationist very accomodating and professional. Location: beautiful view, spacious cabin and had an enjoyable stay.

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• Will definitely return

  Stayed 2 days in October, 2011

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  a guest from Suwanee, GA recommends this vacation rental

  Life's a bear was exactly what we needed and enjoyed our stay. We are planning on coming back soon.

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• 1st time get away to the mountains

  Stayed 3 days in August, 2011

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  Victor W from Pickerington, OH recommends this vacation rental

  Oustanding unit, very clean and well kept. My kids enjoyed all the comforts of home.

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• Good location and nice clean cabin

  Stayed 2 days in August, 2011

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  a guest from Morristown, TN recommends this vacation rental

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• Thumbs Up on Life's a Bear!

  Stayed 3 days in August, 2011

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  Lizi H from Raleigh, NC recommends this vacation rental

  My family and I stayed several weeks ago and had a fantastic visit. The cabin was more than we could have hoped for, like new condition, fantastic location with great views, and we had a bonus by seeing bears walk through the yard several days in a row!
  My son left something from his XBox system and it was mailed back to us the next day - great people at Elk Springs Resorts. We will definitely be back.

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• August 2011

  Stayed 4 days in August, 2011

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  Laurie G from Aurora, Il recommends this vacation rental

  Cabin was very nice, loved the location! Would definitely do this again.

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• Great Stay

  Stayed 4 days in July, 2011

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  James R from Union, WV recommends this vacation rental

  Overall, we enjoyed our family vacation at Life's a Bear. The location was great and the cabin was very clean with the exception of bedding. When removing the bedsheets as requested prior to check-out we were stunned at the very poor appearance of both mattresses.

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• Great!!!

  Stayed 6 days in July, 2011

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  a guest from Campbellsville, KY recommends this vacation rental

  The cabin was one of the most inexpensive ones on the website but it was extremely nice! It is just as good as any of the cabins in the resort. Its pretty private with one other cabin to its right and another just up a hill, but pretty much at the very top of the road. I will highly recommend this cabin, even though I would say I was nervous about renting a more inexpensive one. I was very happy.

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• Review by a guest

  Stayed 4 days in July, 2011

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  a guest from New Castle, IN recommends this vacation rental

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• Review by a guest

  Stayed 4 days in June, 2011

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  a guest from Antioch, TN recommends this vacation rental

  The cabin was spacious with a large, well equipped kitchen. Our only complaint was with the cabin's cleanliness. While the kitchen and bathrooms were fine, we found food particles, loose change, and other debris on the floors. Also, the upstairs bed may not have been changed. We found glitter and long blonde hairs in the bed ( we're all brunettes) after we had already gotten into bed. The sheets were not wrinkled, so this could have come from someone who made up the bed, but it left us with a bad impression. We probably could have called housekeeping, but did not. The cabin is well maintained otherwise. There is view of the mountains, but it is across the street and includes the back of another cabin.

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• Very nice cabin. We hope to return again.

  Stayed 7 days in June, 2011

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  Amy G from Zanesville, OH recommends this vacation rental

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• Review by Zach F

  Stayed 4 days in April, 2011

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  Zach F from Hopkinsville, Kentucky recommends this vacation rental

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• Beautiful Cabin

  Stayed 3 days in March, 2011

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  a guest from Statesboro, GA recommends this vacation rental

  The cabin looked new. the furniture and appliances were all new. overall the property was great and very well kept and clean. It was a very peaceful cabin.

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• Wonderful Accommodations

  Stayed 5 days in March, 2011

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  Selena B from Nesbit, MS recommends this vacation rental

  Beautiful cabin, great location, great management, and a nice view. I will go back, probably in the fall.

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• the cabin was beautiful with a graet view. the check in wihout having to go to the main office was very nice. thanks.

  Stayed 3 days in March, 2011

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  a guest from Beech Island, SC recommends this vacation rental

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• Review by Cade G

  Stayed 3 days in January, 2011

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  Cade G from Natchitoches, LA recommends this vacation rental

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• Review by a guest

  Stayed 2 days in January, 2011

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  a guest from Nashville, TN recommends this vacation rental

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• This was a beautiful very well maintained cabin well located.

  Stayed 3 days in December, 2010

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  Holly G from Cut Off, LA recommends this vacation rental

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• We enjoyed our stay very much. We brought our 15 month old along and the cabin was the perfect match for all of us! He loved playing inside the cabin as much as seeing the sights of Gatlinburg. The location is perfect! Private but close to town!

  Stayed 3 days in December, 2010

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  Julie N from Gadsden, AL recommends this vacation rental

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• Great location, great cabin

  Stayed 6 days in November, 2010

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  Duane K from Bloomington, IL recommends this vacation rental

  My family had a wonderful time staying here. It was only a few minutes to Gatlinburg, so we felt close enough to go into town, yet far enough out to feel like we were really in the mountains. The cabin was very clean. It was perfect for our family of 5. We will definitely consider staying here again!

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• Review by a guest

  Stayed 6 days in October, 2010

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  a guest from S.W.Ranches, Florida recommends this vacation rental

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• Great stay!!!

  Stayed 3 days in October, 2010

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  a guest from Hattiesburg, MS recommends this vacation rental

  Had a wonderful stay. Beautiful cabin.

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• We love Elk Springs...but...

  Stayed 2 days in September, 2010

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  Adam L from Garden City, MI recommends this vacation rental

  This is my second stay with Elk Springs and both stays were awesome! The quality of the facilities and the cleanliness is hard to find anywhere else. One thing that I did not like was that No discounts were offered when making the reservation. When I brought it up the discount was honored. It was a discount given because of the non-prime season. What was more frustrating is that I expected to get 10% off for being a return customer but I was told that I could not get more than one discount. However the paperwork at the cabin clearly states that the 10% is applied above and beyond any other discounts.
  To be clear...we had a fantastic time and love the cabins. I just hoped for consistency in the pricing.

  • Manager Responded on 9/14/2010

    Adam, this was a mistake on our end. As a repeat guest you always get 10% over any advertised discount. I apologize we didn't get this right, but we've corrected it and are sending you the difference.

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