Bear Necessities

Beautiful, well decorated, great view.

Lois C - Posted: 1/5/2024

Another great stay at a Mountain Laurel Chalet property. The house was beautiful, plenty of space. Views are phenomenal!!!

Sharon H. - Posted: 10/19/2023

Thanks for promptly responding to the need for propane. Everything was great!

Carol G. - Posted: 10/5/2023

You're so welcome! Hope to see you again soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

I recommend every time someone ask in I love the smokies or any of the other sites the company. 10 years I’ve been coming and wouldn’t use any other.

Margaret Haydon - Posted: 1/11/2023

Six of us stayed at this beautiful cabin during the Gatlinburg Songwriters Festival. The rooms were very clean and looked just as they are advertised on the website, quiet location, spectacular view, and the Mt Laurel Chalets customer service was outstanding! The drive to the location was a little scary but we mastered it quickly. Momma, Poppa and 4 baby bears decided to make a visit just as we were getting ready to leave for our festival performance. Although waiting for them to leave caused us to miss our scheduled show time, it gave us a great story to tell.

Gloria Hartmann - Posted: 8/1/2022

the house was great for the Kelly Clan. Plenty of bear sighting from our location. The staff very friendly and helpful. Very quiet area even with new construction in this area.

JOHN ROBERT K. - Posted: 7/24/2022

Stayed at Bear Necessities June 16-19,2022. Very nice property The view was amazing, room for everyone, had one day at the pool. We've been staying with Mountain Laurel for over 20 years always very satisfied. Had a few little maintenance problems, but the staff was there ASAP. Had a bear cross the driveway on Saturday evening. Looking forward to next year's visit !

Fonda D. - Posted: 6/16/2022

Wow, thank you so much for being such a loyal member of our Mountain Laurel Family! We are so glad that Bear Necessities could accommodate you all well and that our staff could quickly respond to anything that you all needed! We can't wait to host you all again!

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Stayed at Bear Necessity on June 10-16, 2022 on Village Loop Road. Cabin location provided easy access to downtown Gatlinburg(5-10 min) and a wonderful view of Mount Leconte. Chalet was spacious with full amenities, game room, three outdoor decks, hot tub and bright, mountain themed decor. Very well maintained and the rental staff was extremely efficient and pleasant in answering our questions and addressing any needs we had.
The pool and recreation area was within two minutes of the chalet, well maintained and staffed at all times.
Would completely recommend this and am looking forward to coming again in the fall (already booked!)!

Edward S. - Posted: 6/10/2022

Thank you so much for the positive review Edward, it truly means so much! We are glad that the staff could be of great service to you and that you were able to enjoy all of the amenities! Thank you for booking again and being a loyal part of our Mountain Laurel Family, we look forward to hosting you again in the fall!

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Stayed at Bear Necessity on June 10-16, 2022 on Village Loop Road. Cabin location provided easy access to downtown Gatlinburg(5-10 min) and a wonderful view of Mount Leconte. Chalet was spacious with full amenities, game room, three outdoor decks, hot tub and bright, mountain themed decor. Very well maintained and the rental staff was extremely efficient and pleasant in answering our questions and addressing any needs we had.
The pool and recreation area was within two minutes of the chalet, well maintained and staffed at all times.
Would completely recommend this and am looking forward to coming again in the fall (already booked!)!

Renee S. - Posted: 6/10/2022

Thank you so much for the positive review Edward, it truly means so much! We are glad that the staff could be of great service to you and that you were able to enjoy all of the amenities! Thank you for booking again and being a loyal part of our Mountain Laurel Family, we look forward to hosting you again in the fall!

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

This is a great Chalet. Plenty of room for everyone to spread out. Drive up not so bad but I’ve driven these roads many times. The drive looks bad but is fine. Only bad thing is table on deck has missing screws so if you lean on it one side goes up in the air. Saw many bears in driveway so cool, and of coarse Mountain Laurel chalets are the best co. To rent from. Till next time.

Shirley C. - Posted: 5/12/2022

Thank you so much Shirley, we absolutely love our customers like you! Bear Necessities is always a great place to stay with a lot of family, or friends. We are so glad that you continue to enjoy your stays with us, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

This was our second time at this cabin. We will be staying again. The cabin is perfect for our grown children and their families to join us with ample room for everyone.

Carolyn O. - Posted: 5/6/2022

Bear Necessities is the perfect home for families with grown children! With five bedrooms, everyone is can enjoy their own space while also utilizing the game room to spend quality time together. The back porch that has a hot tub, and furniture allows for the beautiful view to be enjoyed at any time of day. We are so glad that you enjoyed it, and we cannot wait to see you back soon!

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Very nice property. Very clean but an additional big pot needs to be added and some of the pots and pans need to be replaced. Steep driveway but beautiful sunrise views from Master suite on 2nd floor.

Anonymous - Posted: 4/10/2022

Sherrill, we are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with Mountain Laurel Chalets! We also agree that the view from the master suite is one that is not easily rivaled, and we are glad that you enjoyed it as well. Bear Necessities is perfect for a large family mountain getaway offering a cozy cabin feel, while still being spacious enough for a lot of guests. We hope to see you back with us soon!

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

We were very pleased with the Bear Necessities chalet. The place was clean and well kept. We loved the view. We did wish that the lighting in the bathrooms was a tad bit better and wished that the showers had better water pressure. A lot more positives than negatives. Great experience.

FRED B. - Posted: 4/6/2022

We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay in Bear Necessities; with ten bedrooms it is the perfect space for a large family vacation. Mountain Laurel love to see large groups come to the mountains to spend quality time together. We hope to see you back again with us soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Our experience at this property was amazing. The views were beautiful and the atmosphere was peaceful. It was very spacious. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely book again.

Anonymous - Posted: 2/10/2022

It is so great to hear that you all loved your stay with us a Bear Necessities and will be booking again! We absolutely love it when our guests decide to come back and visit us as it allows us to treat them as family and be good stewards to them all over again! Bear Necessities is in fact a great property with ample space for all of its guests to enjoy!

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Had a great time with our family. Lovely view and was quite, roomie, and provided the things we needed. If you are looking for a place to enjoy as a getaway then this is amust for you.

Hiram B. - Posted: 11/20/2021

It is so great to hear that you all enjoyed time with your family. Bear Necessities is the perfect place to do that! It is a beautiful place that allows for a perfectly relaxing time.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

We stayed from Saturday to Wednesday as a family. The home was clean and well furnished. We even got to see a family of bears in the driveway. Our stay was peaceful and problem free.

Anonymous - Posted: 10/16/2021

Benny, we are so glad that you got to enjoy some time with family at Bear Necessities! We believe that family matters at Mountain Laurel, so we love to hear that. We love how much space this chalet has for all of its guests, and that you got to see a family of bears on your visit. It sounds like it was a great stay that was very smooth, and we would love to give you that again soon!

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

R and R

Anonymous - Posted: 8/19/2021

We are so glad that you got to enjoy some rest and relaxation in Bear Necessities, it is the perfect place to do that! We look forward to having you back next year.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

R and R

Michael C. - Posted: 8/19/2021

We are so glad that you got to enjoy some rest and relaxation in Bear Necessities, it is the perfect place to do that! We look forward to having you back next year.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Our family loved this chalet and the location was aweswome. Main floor has open floor plan that everyone enjoyed, the balconies were awesome. So clean and spacious!

Elaine C. - Posted: 7/29/2021

Elaine, thanks for the review and we are glad your family enjoyed Bear Necessities. Families and groups do love the open floor plan of this large cabin and the proximity to downtown or the swimming pools make it perfect. We are please to hear you found the cabin clean and hope you will plan to return again soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

We had a wonderful stay at Bear Necessities. Mountain Laurel was great as always. Love the new welcome treats that were left for us upon arrival. Looking forward to our next stay.

Anonymous - Posted: 7/10/2021

Thank you Jeffrey! We always love when you come to stay with us, and we hope to always treat you guys like family! Bear Necessities is a fantastic chalet that is perfect for any mountain vacation. We hope to see you all back with us soon!

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Bear Necessities house exceeded our expectations. It included everything we needed to cook, relax, & enjoy our vacation. I had an issue booking through VRBO so I called the Mountain Laurel office and they cleared up my issues & were extremely kind & accommodating.

Anonymous - Posted: 6/13/2021

Yes! At Mountain Laurel we always want to make sure that everything essential to a perfect mountain stay is provided! It is always our pleasure to help clear up any confusion, and make the entire process of renting as smooth as possible. We hope to see you back with us soon!

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

This a a great property for a large family with spacious main floor and seating. We really enjoyed the balconies. They provided a wonderful view of the bears who were very active. Be sure to follow directions and lock your car doors. One of cars was left unlocked and the bears did open the door, but didn't harm anything. Parking (and turn around area) was good. This property is very close to the pool and tennis courts.

The only negative is the check-in/check-out COVID procedures. Lack of extra blankets, towel service and having to return a paper pool pass to the office at checkout were a hassle that seemed unnecessary.

Neal A. - Posted: 5/29/2021

Thank you for your review Neal! It is so great to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay at Bear Necessities, and that you got to see some bears. It is always exciting when our guests get to watch the bears. We do always offer extra of anything that is provided (towels, blankets, sheets, etc.) in the office from 8-4:30 just in case any of our guests run out. We would love to have you back with us soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Nice weekend get away. Chalet was nice

Walter J. - Posted: 5/21/2021

My family and I enjoyed our 5 day stay at Bear Necessities. So roomy. It felt like home away from home. Close to town. We even had bear visitors from a distance. Enjoyed every minute. We had time to work 2 1,000 piece puzzles. Definitely a place for another vacation. Thank you for the awesome atmosphere.

Marsha B. - Posted: 5/16/2021

We are so glad that Bear Necessities was able to be your home away from home for a few days! We always want to create that family atmosphere for our guests, and we are so glad that you got to experience that! It will be so great to have you back with us soon!

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

I loved this chalet. It had so much room and space for everyone. If you don’t know the roads it can be tricky but the directions you get it’s it’s easy to find. Driveway not to bad, I’ve had worse. Didn’t see any bears not LikeI normally do but there was a lot of workers in the area. Would stay here again. And as usual MLC was great.

Shirley C. - Posted: 4/29/2021

It is great to hear that you had such a good time at Bear Necessities! It is a great chalet for a larger group vacation! It is unfortunate that no bears were sighted this time, that is always exciting. Thank you, and we look forward to having you back.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

We had a blast.....thank you an amazing stay!
I definitely will be coming back and staying longer. The place was beautiful! ��

Mary H. - Posted: 3/25/2021

Mary, thanks for taking the time to write a review and we are so glad to hear you had an amazing stay at Bear Necessities. The only bad part about staying is the leaving! A longer stay would be much, much better and this spacious cabin is the perfect home away from home. We hope to see you again soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

This was the perfect place for my family. Plenty of room and so much nicer than any hotel! We have been coming to Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge for over 25 years. This was probably my 10th time booking a Mtn Laurel Chalet. They are great to work with and always polite and helpful. I would highly recommend this cabin. My family has stayed in hotels a few times but a cabin allows us to be on vacation and still be a family.

Michael Davidson - Posted: 3/1/2021

We loved the cabin! The pictures don't do it justice. Big, plenty of room for the whole family. Didn't want to leave the cabin. The views are breathtaking.

Darlene J. - Posted: 12/27/2020

Darlene, we are thrilled to hear your family loved their stay at Bear Necessities. Our guests love the oversized rooms and the separation of the three floors to give everyone room to spread out, while still being under one roof all together. Happy New Year and we hope you can come back soon!

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

House was amazing. Plenty of space. Very clean. Beautiful mountain views. Feels secluded, yet only 10 minutes to either Gatlinburg or Piegon Forge. Wildlife is in the area so make sure you keep your cars locked and trash up, but it was amazing to see.
Can't wait to stay again. Totally worth it.

Anonymous - Posted: 12/19/2020

We hope you enjoyed spending time in the mountains during the holidays and we appreciate the review for Bear Necessities. You give good advise in regards to the bears and other mountain creatures. An unlocked car door can lead to unwanted surprises. We hope you can come back soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

A mother and 3 cubs visited daily around 3 pm! Soo cool. Every morning we found paw prints on our car. The Christmas decorations were unexpected and awesome . Great view! Blinds on the first level would be appreciated. The road up is less scary coming up from the Gatlinburg visitor center.

Anonymous - Posted: 11/28/2020

Thanks for the review and we are glad you enjoyed Bear Necessities and the Christmas decorations. The bear can be a fun surprise, but please ALWAYS remember to lock your car doors or they can get inside. Being in the mountains, the roads to the cabin can be a bit tricky the first time, but not so much after the first time. Bear Necessities is in a great location within 3 miles of downtown Gatlinburg, going off the mountain in either direction, with Pigeon Forge being 3 more miles away. We hope you are able to come back to the mountains soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

A mother and 3 cubs visited daily around 3 pm! Soo cool. Every morning we found paw prints on our car. The Christmas decorations were unexpected and awesome . Great view! Blinds on the first level would be appreciated. The road up is less scary coming up from the Gatlinburg visitor center.

Katherine H. - Posted: 11/28/2020

Thanks for the review and we are glad you enjoyed Bear Necessities and the Christmas decorations. The bear can be a fun surprise, but please ALWAYS remember to lock your car doors or they can get inside. Being in the mountains, the roads to the cabin can be a bit tricky the first time, but not so much after the first time. Bear Necessities is in a great location within 3 miles of downtown Gatlinburg, going off the mountain in either direction, with Pigeon Forge being 3 more miles away. We hope you are able to come back to the mountains soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

We really enjoyed our stay in the Smokies. Our cabin was perfect for us The staff at mountain Laurel Chalets made a stay a success. recommend anyone planning a stay in the area to contact this office.

Hiram B. - Posted: 11/23/2020

Thanks for the review and we are glad you found Bear Necessities a perfect place for your group. We appreciate your comment about the staff and recommendation. We strive to exceed your expections on both our chalets and our customer service and hope you will be able to return to the Smokies soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

The three days at Bear Necessities were wonderful.
It was very nice and very clean just a great stay!!!

Henrietta J. - Posted: 11/3/2020

Thanks for the review and we are glad we could provide a wonderful place for your time away. The leaves were peaking during the time you were here, so the views from Bear Necessities had to be outstanding! We hope you can make plans to come back soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Great chalet but with no curtains or blinds at the first and second levels. Also, just thin bed covers were provided and no blanket or something warmer was provided. They provide you with a couple of towels that may be exchanged or washed at the chalet but for a chalet this big they should leave more towels at the property. Also, there was a lot of light bulbs to replace when we arrived. We didn't bother because we stayed inside just to sleep but it may affect a new guest. Finally, there were some major insects inside the closet and behind the AC unit inside of the only bedroom at the game room level. We opened that door only once and never again during the stay. Overall was a good stay and we felt very safe at this beautiful chalet. Thank you!

Roberto S. - Posted: 9/20/2020

Thanks for the review and we appreciate your input. I assume you are referring to the living room and the game room not having window coverings. That is a preference of the homeowner so that the view is not blocked. You should have gotten an email the day before your arrival explaining the linen situation, and we regret if this caused you an inconveinence, but because of COVID, we have temporarily removed the bedspreads and quilts, plus all decorative pillows and throw blankets. Each bed has a waffle blanket and sheets that can be removed and laundered between guest stays. This insures that everything on the bed is fresh and sanitized thoroughly. We also advise bringing laundry detergent so that you can wash the towels as you need, since the office is closed to guests. We have replaced the blown light bulbs and sprayed the closet for insects. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and felt safe. Remember us the next time you plan a stay to the Smokies!

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

THE HOUSE WAS AWESOME!!!1BUT WATCH FOR THE BEARS ..WE SAW 2 DIFFERENT FAMILIES
IT WAS GREAT

ROBERT H. - Posted: 9/17/2020

Thanks for the comments and we are glad you got to see bears. They are quite fun to watch, as long as they are not inside your car! Bear Necessities is a great house to spend time with friends and family with a great view and great amenities, the bears are a bonus! We hope to see you again soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

We were 2 families who shared this cabin. There were 4 adults and 4 kids. Because kids were younger, they doubled up in some of the upstairs rooms. The 5 master bedroom / 4 full bath cabin was perfect, clean, well kept, well appointed, and with good wifi- although we didn't use it much b/c we kept fairly active throughout the day outside with whitewater rafting, hiking, swimming, fishing, etc. We even used the HOA pool the first day which wasn't spectacular but was perfect for the kids to jump in, unwind, and have some fun.

We were happy to see a mama bear with her 3 cubs roaming the area occasionally.

Overall, the cabin was excellent and we all commented that we would rent with Mountain Laurel Chalets AND this cabin again if we went back to Gatlinburg.

On the notice to future renters tab- the roads up and down the mountain to all of the cabins above Gatlinburg were fairly tricky to navigate with larger vehicles. My twin brother had a Chevy Silverado and it was tricky to navigate around some of the hairpin turns up and down the mountain- especially with oncoming traffic. Also, make sure you are good with Waze or Google Maps to find your way in the dark up and down the mountain.

Ralph M. - Posted: 7/29/2020

Thanks for the great review and the driving tips for future renters. All the roads on Ski Mountain are paved and wide enough for 2 cars to pass, but they are very winding, as mountain roads tend to be. We recommend arriving before dark and taking your time as you drive to the cabin the first time so you can become familiar with the landscape. The bears have been very active this summer and seeing them is a big thrill, but remember to lock your car doors! We look forward to your next stay at Bear Necessities!

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

The cabin was beautiful, much bigger in person, well stocked, easy to find, close to pigeon forge , the park and Gatlinburg...we didn’t see any bears this time and can’t wait to go back!

Anonymous - Posted: 6/27/2020

Thanks for the review and we are glad you enjoyed your stay at Bear Necessities. The chalet is in a very convenient location to both Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, as well as the clubhouses where the swimming pools are located.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Clean, comfortable, plenty of room for four couples and four children.

Anonymous - Posted: 6/20/2020

Thank you for the review and we are glad you enjoyed your stay at Bear Necessities. We too love the open floor plan and all the room to roam in this great cabin! Please come again soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

This cabin made our stay unforgettable. It was my niece 18th birthday. We had great time and even saw a family of bears! We will definitely stay here again.

Jacqueline K. - Posted: 5/15/2020

Happy birthday!! Hope to see you again soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Great location ,;very clean ;great floor plan ; well stocked kitchen; awesome parking area .

Peggy R. - Posted: 2/13/2020

Thank you for your comments. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your next visit with us.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

We were there Christmas week with 4 generations! Loved it!!! It was our 2nd time at this cabin!!! Beautiful! Cozy but extremely roomy for all!

Laura D. - Posted: 12/21/2019

What fun! Four generations under one room celebrating Christmas together! We are glad you enjoyed your family time and the spaciousness of Bear Necessities. We look forward to hearing from you again.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Very nice chalet and very comfortable. Would like to see curtains/blinds on the main level. Too open. Being on the North side of mountain, remnants of the fire still visible, but in time this will change.

Bob S. - Posted: 11/23/2019

Thank you for your comments. The North side of the mountain looked like a bomb had gone off after the wildfires, so a LOT of progress has been made. We expect the land to recover in a few more years. There are several organizations planting trees as a tribute to their love of the mountains, but that will take some time. Please give us a call for your next trip.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Looking for a spacious mountain retreat with a view? This is it. Everything you need for a family group or friends is right here. Relax on the deck and enjoy the mountain air. This chalet will stay on out list.

Leon S. - Posted: 10/12/2019

YOU are our best form of advertising. Our business was built on word of mouth from happy customers and 48 years later, it's still the same. Bear Necessities is indeed a fantastic property for friends and family to gather and have a great time. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Looking for a spacious mountain retreat with a view? This is it. Everything you need for a family group or friends is right here. Relax on the deck and enjoy the mountain air. This chalet will stay on out list.

Anonymous - Posted: 10/12/2019

YOU are our best form of advertising. Our business was built on word of mouth from happy customers and 48 years later, it's still the same. Bear Necessities is indeed a fantastic property for friends and family to gather and have a great time. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Our favorite place. this past weekend we had a bear show. Papa, mama and two baby bears put on a show out in the drive for about and hour. They played, the two little ones stood up and wrestled each other laid down on their backs and did all kind of tricks!! Frist time ever and we have been there every year for the last 20 years!! No I do not drink!! This really did happen.O:

suzanne s. - Posted: 9/27/2019

We believe you! The bears have been in abundance the past two years and we have noticed the littles are staying with momma longer. Seeing them frolic and play would certainly be a treat! As a long time customer, you've heard us say over and over to enjoy them from a distance and ALWAYS lock your car doors. The bears look healthy this year, so we are doing better at not feeding them and the metal trash bins are keeping them out of the human food. We appreciate your comments and look forward to hearing from you again soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Very good

Anonymous - Posted: 9/2/2019

Thanks for the review. We hope to hear from you again soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Very good

Melvin P. - Posted: 9/2/2019

Thanks for the review. We hope to hear from you again soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Extended family trip had a great time relaxing and catching up.

Anonymous - Posted: 8/25/2019

Thanks for the review. We are glad your extended family enjoyed their time together. Bear Necessities is the perfect spot for that. We look forward to hearing from you again soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Extended family trip had a great time relaxing and catching up.

Cindy W. - Posted: 8/25/2019

Thanks for the review. We are glad your extended family enjoyed their time together. Bear Necessities is the perfect spot for that. We look forward to hearing from you again soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Good no problems with check in and check out. There was a bit of an ant problem but management company came and sprayed and that took care of the problem. Love renting from mountain laurel and will continue to do so in the future and will continue to recommend them to family and friends.

Willa C. - Posted: 8/8/2019

Thank you WIlla. Glad we were able to address your concerns quickly since we are so close. You are a loyal guest and we appreciate your repeat visits to our chalets!

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Our family of 10 enjoyed our stay at Bear Necessities. The trek up the mountain was a little frightening the first time, but we got used to it. The home is spacious and everyone had enough room as to not feel on top of each other. My only comment is, having young children, no one was able to use the lower level bedroom. This should be noted in the description. The kitchen could have used some more serving bowls but was otherwise sufficiently appointed.

Howard D. L. - Posted: 7/27/2019

Thanks for your comments. We certainly try to give you as much information as you need. The layout of each floor is written out on the webpage for Bear Necessities. There is also a drawing showing in detail the placement of the furniture and fixtures on each page. We are sorry if you didn't see that when you picked this chalet out for your visit. We will let the homeowner know she needs more large serving bowls and thank you for passing that along. Please ask about the layout of the house next time you call for a reservation. We want you to have the perfect accommodations.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

I've rented Chalets in the past from Mt. Laurel Chalets, but this house was stunning. There were plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms for all of our family and the house was not cramped or small. Everyone really loved the game room and the deck with the hot tub. Thanks for such a great home away from home. We will continue to rent from Mt. Laurel Chalets.

Great time\location\house!

Alison S. - Posted: 6/21/2019

Thank you for the great review! Everyone loves Bear Necessities spacious rooms and spread out floor plan. It is also very close to a clubhouse for swimming and is not far from town. We appreciate your continued business and look forward to your next stay.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

This was a perfect destination for our family vacation! We really enjoyed the decks and view! The kitchen wasn’t stocked well at all so you may need to bring your own supplies (cookware, etc). But overall it was awesome!

Anonymous - Posted: 6/15/2019

Thank you for your review of Bear Necessities. I will relay the message about the kitchen needing stocked better and will try to rectify the concern. Hope to see you again soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

This was a perfect destination for our family vacation! We really enjoyed the decks and view! The kitchen wasn’t stocked well at all so you may need to bring your own supplies (cookware, etc). But overall it was awesome!

Tonya C. - Posted: 6/15/2019

Thank you for your review of Bear Necessities. I will relay the message about the kitchen needing stocked better and will try to rectify the concern. Hope to see you again soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

The house was much bigger than the picture showed. Great views! Black bear were active and amenities suited our family of 10 perfectly. Only con was the construction going on due to the 2016 fire. Ski Mountain pizza was delicious and even delivers. The Market had anything you would need and they also deliver. Great location to the strip. The office staff were a pleasure to work with.

Anonymous - Posted: 6/1/2019

Thank you for your great review of Bear Necessities. We apologize for the inconvenience of the building. Unfortunately this something that must happen due to the wildfires of 2016. Thank you so much for your kind words about the office staff. Hope to see you again soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

The cabin was very clean and well maintained. We visited several attractions in the area *Wax Museum, Aquarium, Titanic exhibit, Ski lift, roller coaster* Although the weather was a bit warm; the nights on the deck we nice and peaceful! We'll definitely be back! Refreshed and re-energized...thanks again! ~v~

VICTORIA V. - Posted: 5/24/2019

Thank you for the response. The convenient location of Bear Necessities makes it a breeze to get to downtown Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge in just a few minutes. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing your family again soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

We rented the Bear necessities cabin over Easter break. The views are amazing from this cabin. Everything in the cabin was new and had everything we needed to enjoy our vacation. The hot tub was great! The staff was very accommodating and helpful. The roads to get to the cabin were harder then expected. Though we are use to flat corn fields so it was a new experience for us.We would highly recommend this cabin for a large family.

Tracey D. - Posted: 4/18/2019

Thanks for the review. If you are not used to driving mountain roads, they can be a bit scary the first few times, but most people adjust quickly. We are glad you enjoyed Bear Necessities and look forward to see you again soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

A nice roomy chalet, peaceful. I feel some of the bathrooms are too small and a half bath on the main floor would have been nice But all in all, I would definitely recommend it.

Anonymous - Posted: 3/23/2019

Thanks for your review of Bear Necessities. Hope to see you again!

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

A nice roomy chalet, peaceful. I feel some of the bathrooms are too small and a half bath on the main floor would have been nice But all in all, I would definitely recommend it.

Evelyn C. - Posted: 3/23/2019

Thanks for your review of Bear Necessities. Hope to see you again!

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

wonderful property. newer home in great condition, excellent views.

charles o. - Posted: 3/16/2019

Thank you for your great review of our chalet. Hope to see you again soon!

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

wonderful property. newer home in great condition, excellent views.

Charles O. - Posted: 3/16/2019

Thank you for your great review of our chalet. Hope to see you again soon!

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Pleased with the chalet, but it's taking a while for the surroundings to recover from the fires.

Anonymous - Posted: 3/7/2019

Glad you enjoyed your stay at Bear Necessities. Yes it will take a little more time for the surroundings to recover but we are confident we will recover and everything will be just as beautiful as before. Hope to see you again soon!

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Pleased with the chalet, but it's taking a while for the surroundings to recover from the fires.

James L. - Posted: 3/7/2019

Glad you enjoyed your stay at Bear Necessities. Yes it will take a little more time for the surroundings to recover but we are confident we will recover and everything will be just as beautiful as before. Hope to see you again soon!

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

The rental was beyond our expectations. We had more space than anticipated and loved every inch of it. The house was very nice and accommodating. The staff was very helpful. We are already discussing our return!

Montraveous C. - Posted: 1/19/2019

Thanks for the nice comments. The spaciousness of the chalet makes it possible to spread out while being together under one roof. We appreciate your kind words about our team, who considers you part of our family. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

The rental was beyond our expectations. We had more space than anticipated and loved every inch of it. The house was very nice and accommodating. The staff was very helpful. We are already discussing our return!

Montraveous C. - Posted: 1/19/2019

Thanks for the nice comments. The spaciousness of the chalet makes it possible to spread out while being together under one roof. We appreciate your kind words about our team, who considers you part of our family. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Bear Necessities was a great place to stay. It was spacious, very clean and had everything you needed. The location was good with a nice view in the hills. The roads were curvy but we made it safely. There was a lot of construction in the area but we never heard a sound. My family was very pleased.

Alexia B. - Posted: 11/30/2018

Thanks for the review. The area Bear Necessities is located was hit hard by the wildfires of 2016, but everything is slowly coming back and better than ever. There are noise restrictions in this area known as Chalet Village, so most people are not bothered by the progress being made. We are glad you family enjoyed the chalet and hope to see you again soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

We absolutely loved Bare Necessities! The pictures do not do it justice. The layout was perfect for our family to spend time together with plenty of room. The property is very well maintained and so clean when we attired. Views from the outdoor decks were spectacular! I would definitely return to this property without any hesitation!

Susan F. - Posted: 11/18/2018

Thank you for your time to write the review. Bear Necessities is one of our most poplar larger chalets and you know why! The homeowners take pride in the furnishings and it certainly shows. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and invite you back soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Wonderful vacation. Only problem was locating the unit. The construction along the winding road made locating difficult. Lack of lighting and small signage made it nearly impossible for some of our party who unfortunately arrived after dark.Otherwise, I would have given everything 5 stars

Brenda A. - Posted: 11/8/2018

Thanks for the comments. Finding a house the first time can be a bit trying when you are unfamiliar with the area. Unfortunately, there are not many street lights on that side of the mountain, which is good for star gazing, but not in seeing street signs. We hope it was easier for you in the daylight. Please come visit us again.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

We have stayed in many chalets over the last 15 or 20 years and I can say this one was one of the best!! It was so spacious and open. The huge leather chairs and sofas that you could sink down into as you looked out through the all glass front of the chalet at Mt LeConte was amazing. Yes we saw little bears the first morning there. The layout is great more than enough room for the 11 of us!! Thanks to the owners for sharing this great place.

suzanne s. - Posted: 10/12/2018

We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We agree, the rooms are spacious and the floor plan well thought out. Plenty of room to spread out or hang out. Seeing bears is exciting, but it also means they are looking for food. That's why we tell our guests to close windows, lock car doors and make sure trash is secured in the trash bins. We want to insure there are bears for generations to come! We hope to see you in the mountains again soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

I'm usually not the kind of person that leaves reviews but, I felt like I needed to this time.

First of all the cabin is beautiful. Everything was clean like we were the first people that had ever stayed there. There were plenty of towels and soap. The view is phenomenal. The drive way was a little steep for all of our lowered cars but that is to be expected in the mountains. The staff was very friendly at check in and check out. We had a wonderful weekend here and will definitely be coming back.

Destin S. - Posted: 9/28/2018

Thank you for taking the time to write such a great review. We are glad you enjoyed the chalet and our staff and hope to see you again soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

My family's experience was wonderful. The set up was good except for the first floor bedroom. The bed was hard for me to get into, even with the stool. I have a bad knee and I was unable to get into the tub since the side was fairly high.

Margaret H. - Posted: 7/11/2018

Thanks for the comments. If you need special accommodations for health reasons, please give the office a call and we will find something that fits your specific needs. We are glad your family enjoyed the chalet and look forward to hearing from you again soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

The cabin was wonderful nice view very spacious wonderful location will be booking again

Anonymous - Posted: 6/30/2018

Thank you for the review. We are glad you enjoyed Bear Necessities and look forward to seeing you again.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

We had 3 different families that stayed in the house. We had so much fun and so many memories were made while being there. Everything was just perfect. When we first looked at this place online looking at the pictures, we just booked it and hoped everything was just like the pictures. The pictures don’t do it justice. There was so much details to this house and it had everything that we needed. I would suggest a little more porch light for when you come home in the dark.

Latricia E. - Posted: 6/10/2018

Thanks for the review and the great suggestion about the exterior lighting. We will let the homeowners know for their consideration. We are glad the chalet exceeded your families expectations and hope to see you again soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Great place great value

Anonymous - Posted: 6/7/2018

Thanks for the note.Come see us again soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

This cabin was perfect for our stay. It had plenty of room for us. I only have two recommendations; the hot tub needs a roof and especially for summer months the thermostat needs a min of @ least 68 degrees not 70. I would definitely recommend for multiple or large families.

April R. - Posted: 5/26/2018

Thanks for the suggestions, we will pass them on the owner. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

The chalet was very spacious.

Barbara S. - Posted: 5/3/2018

Thanks for the review. People are loving the spacious rooms and multiple decks. We look forward to your next visit with us.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Our stay in this cabin was out of this world the View from this home was amazing! This new cabin was so spacious and beautiful inside and out me and me and my family had a great spring vacation! Another great memory to add on we have been coming here since the 90s oh and did I mention we got to see three bears omg awesome time !

Elizabeth S. - Posted: 3/31/2018

Yeah for seeing bears! Always a wonderful surprise, but please enjoy from a distance. We are so glad you enjoyed the chalet and are happy to have you as part of our Mountain Laurel Family. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Our stay in this cabin was out of this world the View from this home was amazing! This new cabin was so spacious and beautiful inside and out me and me and my family had a great spring vacation! Another great memory to add on we have been coming here since the 90s oh and did I mention we got to see three bears omg awesome time !

myra s. - Posted: 3/31/2018

Yeah for seeing bears! Always a wonderful surprise, but please enjoy from a distance. We are so glad you enjoyed the chalet and are happy to have you as part of our Mountain Laurel Family. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Our family stayed 3 nights and we had a great stay.

Jim E. - Posted: 3/28/2018

Wonderful! Come again soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff

Very nice cabin

Martin P. - Posted: 3/22/2018

Thanks for the review. Please come again soon.

Mountain Laurel Chalets staff