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Big Bear Lodge and Resort: Traveler Reviews

2645 Valley Heights Dr, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
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Big Bear Lodge and Resort
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Corbin, Kentucky
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Amazing!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012 via mobile

Stayed at the condos at big bear resort this past weekend, and was absolutely amazed. Beautiful view, great price, exceptionally clean units! Will definitely stay here again!

  • Stayed February 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Tennessee
2 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Very Nice. We will stay again.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 22, 2011

We stayed in Cabin 326. It is very nice. My understanding is that it is not one of the newer cabins but at any rate it was very nice. Very impressed with the cookware in the cabin. When we stay in the cabins, we eat in quite often. A lot of the cabins we have stayed in before did not have decent cookware. This cabin did. The hot tub on the back deck was very nice. My husband enjoyed the open deck on the top floor. He liked sitting out there each night before going to bed. This cabin is very close to the office and the outdoor pool. The indoor pool, recreation room, and exercise rooms are up the hill in the large condo building, but fairly easy to access. Overall, very nice and we would definitely consider staying here again. Warning: If you have a problem with steps, you might want to consider a different unit. This is a one bedroom unit and the bedroom is upstairs. Improvements: This unit does not have a grill for outdoor cooking and there is no internet service in the cabin (although it is available at the pool area and the office - just across the street). Parking is very limited - only enough space for one car which is usually not a problem for a one bedroom cabin.

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  • Stayed July 2011, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Shepherdsville, Kentucky
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Wonderful Experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2011

Mountain Vista Getaway, Piegon Forge, TN gets 5 stars plus plus. My family of 19 stayed the weekend of 5-13-11. Booked the 6BR Cabin. We had been to Smokey Mts several time. This is the best accomdations we had every experienced. The staff was wonderful. The cabins were spotless and couldnt ask for a better location. Beautiful scenery from the deck. You cant miss it in pigeon forge, tn follow the huge white cross at light #3. We will definetely stay with them the next time we come to Smokey Mountain.

  • Stayed May 2011, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Palm Desert, California
1 review
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Do not ever rent from Big Baer Resorts, they are a rip/off”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2011

I went there for New Years Eve with 2 other people, they said the room was redone over, it was the worst place I have ever stayed in. They also had no water, so we could not use the bathroom, our stay was for 3 days and checked out next morning. They refused to refund any money to us and am taking them to small claims court. They make you fill out papers in order to get your key, they have no class at all. I beg you not to ever get a place from Big Baer Resorts. I'm sure when the judge see's this place, and not having any water, they should be ashamed of themselves, but I think they just don't care.

  • Stayed January 2011, traveled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Louisiana
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Absolutely Perfect”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2011

We stayed at the Mountain Vista Getaways (also called the big bear lodge and resort). I was hesitant at first because I was not sure what we were booking. It was fabulous. We had a two bedroom cabin for 4 adults and two children. The cabin was roomy and very well decorated. Also, the cabin was in great condition and very clean. Mountain Vista Getaways is a cabin resort on a hill right off the main Parkway. They have several cabins and a condominium building. No driving up steep mountain drives - very close to the main area - but with enough trees and the hilltop to feel away from it all. There is an indoor and outdoor pool and we also had a hot tub on the back porch. We were able to park right in front of the cabin with plenty of room. We had the top two floors and there was a family staying below us on the lowest floor. It was not a problem. We never heard them. The kids had enough space and we were all happy. Oh, and the jacuzzi bathtub in the master bath was huge! I would stay here again without hesitation and I have been recommending this to my friends. Avoiding that steep mountain drive to a cabin at the top of a mountain - to stay at a cabin on a hill only two minutes from the center of town was fabulous.

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  • Stayed April 2011, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Additional Information about Big Bear Lodge and Resort

Also Known As:
Big Bear Hotel Pigeon Forge
Big Bear Hotel
Big Bear Resort
Address: 2645 Valley Heights Dr, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Region: United States > Tennessee > Sevier County > Pigeon Forge
Amenities:
Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#2 Romantic Hotels in Pigeon Forge
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Big Bear Lodge and Resort offers the perfect opportunity and setting to enjoy your own personal Smoky Mountain experience, as it is located just off the Parkway, in Pigeon Forge Tennessee, and can accommodate any lodging need. If you are interested in a romantic weekend for two, maybe a wedding party, or simply a fun-filled family vacation, the Big Bear Lodge and Resort can meet and exceed all of your expectations. Big Bear is perfect for family reunions, religious retreats, and corporate outings, as well, offering a serene mountain setting along with close proximity to downtown Pigeon Forge. ... more   less 

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