Dancing Bear Lodge

Wonderful stay!

- Posted: 9/29/2024

We had an amazing stay at dancing bear! 17 people and plenty of room for all! The view was beautiful and we got to see a bear right off the porch! Would defiantly go back!

- Posted: 9/23/2024

Cabin was beautiful with plenty of room for our family reunion before our daughter’s wedding. Just disappointed there was construction going on next door and down the street. And no WiFi or tv for the week, which was out of Stony Brook’s control. The staff was very responsive to our requests and did their best to make our stay enjoyable.

- Posted: 8/6/2024

Wonderful lodge to stay- roomy, not extravagant but comfortable in every way! The view is spectacular.

- Posted: 7/18/2024

Absolutely wonderful

- Posted: 7/15/2024

Very Comfortable cabin big enough for 16 of us plus 2 dogs. The view is amazing!!! King beds & a bath room for each bedroom were great! The kitchen had a number of dishes and tools as well as a two drawer extra fridge and an ice maker. Needed a space for food storage. All had fun in the game room from 7 to 76 years. We saw bears! One with 3 cubs as we began up the mountain. Another bear & cub decided to join us at the fire pit. Our son in law saw her coming so we all were able to grab smores & run into the cabin! We were close to Gatlinburg & other places. Thanks for everything!

- Posted: 7/1/2024

We had a great time! The house is very comfortable throughout with the king beds & personal bathrooms. The kitchen is great with the extra fridge & ice maker! Perhaps combining more of the tools/dishes/etc. together would allow more space for food items. A mama bear & cub showed up while we were having s’mores!!! Uninvited but exciting! The view is amazing!!!! A stool for the hot tub would be helpful. I guess a patch of grass would be difficult to add for dogs. More soap for the tubs, but lots of other items such as paper towels. Thank you! Your cabin is great! Our kids & grandkids loved it! All had fun in the game room!

- Posted: 6/30/2024

Had a wonderful stay! Beautiful view and saw bears! Everyone enjoyed the fire pit, shuffle board and pool table

- Posted: 6/17/2024

Its was amazing!!

- Posted: 6/14/2024

Great place! Clean and spacious, fits description. Highly recommend for a large group!

- Posted: 6/9/2024

Excellent accommodations we had plenty of room and the beds were comfortable.

- Posted: 6/8/2024

From ages 2 to 82 it was the perfect place with lots of room and a breath taking view of the mountains.

- Posted: 6/7/2024

Beautiful views from the cabin. Well supplied with everything we needed, except Kleenex. Kitchen was well stocked although needed organization. One sink in downstairs bathroom had no running water.

- Posted: 5/27/2024

Great cabin, every bedroom has its own bathroom, fun game room awesome outside area with fire pit and beautiful view on the back deck! The drive up the mountain is quite windy but totally worth it, driveway isn’t a crazy incline like some others. Bonus we saw multiple bears on the mountain during our stay.

- Posted: 5/19/2024

This Place was Excellent

- Posted: 4/21/2024

Great family time! It was to short

- Posted: 3/5/2024

The stay was ok. We had asked for early check-in but were told we couldn't due to the cabin having to be cleaned we couldn't check in early. But there was dog hair all over the bedding in the downstairs master bedroom with the dual sinks, on the rug in the living room and all over the pool table. Noticeable dust behind furniture. There was a mouse that crawled on me while sleeping in bed one night. There were other guests complained of feeling like they were being bit in bed while sleeping. Other than these things our stay was ok.

- Posted: 2/13/2024

Thank you for helping us during the power outage. The staff at Stonybrook was absolutely amazing. We were in good hands.

- Posted: 1/19/2024

We had such a great time at Deer Path Lodge. Loved the extra refrigerator and the ice maker. We enjoyed that we could all sit at the table together to eat and play games. The beds were very comfy and it was great that we each had our own bedroom. Unfortunately the weather didn’t cooperate with rain and wind. But it was great that we could all be together in one place talking and laughing….. Having a great time.

- Posted: 12/22/2023

Wonderful place, beds super comfortable, amazing outdoor firepit, view was beautiful. Could have used a little more dusting and vacuuming but we would definitely be repeat visitors

- Posted: 12/19/2023

Beautiful cabin we loved our stay.

- Posted: 12/17/2023

Had an amazing visit

- Posted: 12/5/2023

This cabin was perfect for our family. Each couple had their own bedroom and a bath. Kitchen was fully stocked with utensils and it’s very easy for 3 people in the kitchen to move around. Loved the extra oven,extra frig and especially the ice maker. Spent many hours at the table playing games and laughing.

- Posted: 11/27/2023

Very nice!

- Posted: 11/15/2023

Wonderful as always!!

- Posted: 11/10/2023

This was a great house with outstanding views and amenities! Our large family had an easy time making lifelong memories!

- Posted: 10/31/2023

We had an absolutely perfect time at Dancing Bear!! We hope to make it an annual family trip!

- Posted: 10/21/2023

Everyone in our group commented that this was the first time after many other stays that they felt like the property was as good as the hype. The views of the porch were breathtaking and the ride up was quite exciting. One reason we rented was for the fire pit which we were never able to get working but they did send a maintenance person to check it out. We really enjoyed our stay and hope to go again next year.

- Posted: 10/1/2023

Dancing Bear Lodge was incredible! It was beautifully maintained & comfortable. We had 10 adults & 6 children with plenty of room for all of us. We were impressed with how very comfortable the beds were! The best we've ever encountered in renting vacation homes! The views from the decks are indescribable! Wide open mountain views of the sunrise & sunset. We loved the new firepit & cookout area. It was added after we booked & we used it almost every day! Thank you for your excellent communication & assistance!

from Kentucky - Posted: 6/19/2021

Absolutely amazing, it was everything I had hoped for and more! The lodge was just awesome. I can’t even imagine the scenic views and the wildlife we were able to take in. We had multiple visitors from the family of bears! That was just the great

- Posted: 8/28/2023

Our stay at Dancing Bear Lodge was better than we expected, The staff at Stony Brook checked with us by telephone several times during our stay and answered any questions when we called.

- Posted: 7/22/2023

Spotlessly clean, well equipped kitchen and game room, beautiful scenery and overlook, big deck with plenty of chairs, fabulous propane fire pit, spacious bedrooms with king size beds and full bathrooms. Most importantly there was a large dining room table where we could all sit together and share meals and stories and play games.

- Posted: 7/15/2023

Everything went well. Dancing Bear Lodge was an awesome place for us.

- Posted: 7/5/2023

Easy check-in, good communication and follow-up during stay, nice amenities

- Posted: 6/30/2023

It was wonderful! We were very impressed by the kitchen cooking ware that was available for our big family. The view was was great ! Weather well not so great but we enjoyed ourselves . The house was fantastic and the view .

- Posted: 6/24/2023

Maintenance and follow up were top notch on a Sunday you took care of us.

- Posted: 5/20/2023

Great property. Wonderful for families. Everyone had their own bathroom. Love the wraparound deck!

- Posted: 5/18/2023

Everything was great!! Loves the cabin and will be back!

- Posted: 5/7/2023

The property was fantastic! Incredible views! Very clean. Room for everyone to relax and enjoy the views.

- Posted: 5/3/2023

Clean with great view. Still miss the old propane grill (have rented this property with two groups for 16 years total). Will be back next year.

- Posted: 4/26/2023

Maintenance took care of the door issues we had excellent service

- Posted: 4/22/2023

Absolutely A great experience. Very quick to respond to registration, very pleasant to speak with and went out of the way to ensure all questions were answered and and concerns were addressed as soon as possible!

- Posted: 4/15/2023

Cabin was clean and amazing. Everything described in the booking matched what we encountered for our week long stay.

- Posted: 4/8/2023

Great family trip. Cabin was well equipped. Plenty of space for everyone. We all had a wonderful time

- Posted: 4/2/2023

Wonderful family vacation. Young kids to grandparents enjoyed the cabin.

- Posted: 3/18/2023

The cabin was absolutely beautiful! The views are amazing! It is well stocked with everything you need. Great communication with the management! We have stayed in many cabins in Gatlinburg and this one was by far our favorite! We will definitely plan on staying here again!

- Posted: 3/13/2023

We couldn’t ask for better service! Your customer service are great! Thank you!

- Posted: 3/5/2023

The cabin was absolutely beautiful! The views are amazing! Loved the fire pit area and all the seating on the porches. The cabin is so well stocked! Communication with management was great! We have stayed in many cabins in Gatlinburg and this one was our favorite by far! We are already planning another trip back!

- Posted: 2/26/2023

I absolutely love the cabin, amenities, customer service and atmosphere!! A must stay for anyone with a large group.

- Posted: 2/21/2023

Very comfortable home. Hot tub, game room, and fire pit were a hit!

- Posted: 2/6/2023

Well loved, comfortable home. The ice maker and drink cooler were nice touches in the kitchen. The game room so much fun. Hot tub worked well. The outside gas fire pit was a hit!

- Posted: 1/22/2023

The cabin was clean and roomy. It is bigger than it looks in the pictures. It had plenty of space for the 13 of us. Our kids enjoyed the pool table and shuffle board. The adults enjoyed sitting in the rocking chairs on the wrap around deck to have their coffee and reminisce. The views are breathtakingly beautiful. The kitchen is well appointed. We lost count of the number of bears we saw…a mother and her cub walked across the front porch in front of the kitchen table window while we were eating breakfast. What a sight!

- Posted: 1/20/2023

Property was as described. Fantastic view. We had power outages due to severe cold weather - rolling black outs. Host stayed in communication throughout. Ended up not being a big deal but the communication was appreciated.

- Posted: 1/20/2023

Dear John, Thanks for taking the time to share your experience! Thank you so much for your understanding! We are so glad that you enjoyed your Christmas at Dancing Bear Lodge! Hope you visit us again soon!

Stony Brook Cabins, LLC staff

We had an amazing trip with Stony Brook cabins. (Dancing bear Lodge) The staff was quick to respond to our questions and followed up with us the next morning to check to see if we needed anything.

- Posted: 12/11/2022

The cabin was spectacular and just right for our large family Christmas get together. Stony Brooks called to check on us the morning after our arrival and that is a nice touch. The cabin was clean, the beds were comfortable and most all the appliances worked just fine. We have been coming up and staying at cabins for many years and all the group said this was the best one yet. We will return.

- Posted: 11/14/2022

Very friendly staff. I felt very welcome. Any questions issues were promptly addressed in a very professional manner. The Dancing Bear cabin was perfectly located and accommodated our party well! Loved every thing about it.

- Posted: 11/6/2022

Excellent cabin. Especially the fire pit. I called the office to report that the tub wasn’t draining well and they fixed it that afternoon.

- Posted: 10/23/2022

Property was perfect for large family gathering. We enjoyed it all...the game room, the comfy sofas, the hot tub, the fire pit. You absolutely have to be bear aware, but the views are amazing

- Posted: 10/10/2022

As a frequent traveler and home share renter, I am sometimes nervous about renting big homes that can be used and abused by large groups of people. While Dancing Bear Lodge is a 6 bed, 6 bath home and can sleep more than 15 people, I was pleasantly surprised at how clean, comfortable and welcoming the home was for our group. From handwritten welcome notes and gifts, to a sparkling clean home, to some of the most comfortable beds I have slept on, the home was just perfect. The outdoor spaces were plentiful and the views were incredible. Our group of 10 adults and 2 children were very at home and enjoyed every minute of the stay. We saw a mama black bear and her 3 cubs each of the 5 days we were there....some days they walked right up on the porch! They were so cute! The grounds were lovely as well. We enjoyed time in the National Park and Dollywood (30 minutes away for each), s'mores by the fire and family dinners/game night at the large table. I also triumped over a few shuffleboard games! We were so impressed with the house overall and highly recommend.

- Posted: 9/24/2022

House was exactly as promised and Stony Brook's people were AMAZING! They handled an issue we had quickly and efficiently, and answered our many questions.

- Posted: 9/24/2022

We (10 of our family from 4 states) loved the cabin and especially the bears that came almost daily. The fire pit was an extra special bonus to us. The Stony Brook crew were excellent, calling to check on us to see if we needed anything. An incident happened and they were there to take care of. Hopefully we can come back to this cabin soon.

- Posted: 9/17/2022

Clean and comfy home. Far exceeded expectations. Saw multiple bears. Stunning

- Posted: 9/6/2022

It was everything we expected and more. We also had bear visitors almost every day.

- Posted: 8/15/2022

We enjoyed our stay at Dancing Bear Lodge very much. The house was perfect for our large family. We had bears visit almost every day and even got to see 3 cubs right in the backyard while we were on our porch. The beds were very comfortable and having bathrooms and a tv in each room was also perfect. We would definitely stay there again if we come back. Customer service at Stony Brook was excellent as well. They were very responsive with anything that we needed. Overall excellent experience!!

- Posted: 8/12/2022

It was wonderful, we had a great time. It was everything we expected and more.

- Posted: 7/30/2022

The house was perfect for our family of 16. Plenty of bedrooms and baths. Great views. Even visits from mama bear and cubs.

- Posted: 7/23/2022

Great family visit! I appreciated the calls and e-mails to check in on our stay. Everything was great with our stay. I would highly recommend!!

- Posted: 7/16/2022

Everything about this cabin was amazing. The rental management was also amazing!!

- Posted: 7/9/2022

Stony Brook was fantastic to work with. They were helpful from my first phone call asking about the location of the cabin prior to booking, where they answered all my questions and gave me advice. During the visit they called twice to make sure everything was going well and that we didn’t need anything. We have stayed in multiple cabins in the area, but will always look at Stony Brook first now. It was a great experience and we loved this Dancing Bear Lodge!

- Posted: 6/28/2022

Wonderful view. Plenty of room. Plenty of parking. Quiet, away from the noise…able to enjoy views, birds singing and just sitting. Ease of checking in and out.

- Posted: 6/23/2022

Excellent it was thrilling especially with bears all over and beautiful views...

- Posted: 5/22/2022

We loved our stay at the Dancing Bear Lodge! Our group of 15 enjoyed everything about our stay including the wonderful fire pit! The unit is very well stocked with all the cooking and serving necessities. We didn’t need to bring a thing! Customer Service through Stony Brook was top notch!

- Posted: 3/31/2022

This cabin is amazing!!!! It was perfect for our family. Plenty of room and lots of amenities. Definitely would recommend to others.

- Posted: 3/22/2022

Amazing! The staff are very professional and very helpful at making you feel at home with your experience! Our cabin was beautiful ! The views are to die for! We feel very blessed!

- Posted: 3/6/2022

We all had a great time. The beds were very comfortable. The fire pit was awesome and so nice to turn on with a switch. No smoke or firewood to deal with. The only complaint was the downstairs was cold. The owners should have a space heater or an additional unit to control the downstairs. Would be nice to have a bit more cabinet space in the kitchen Crowe our condiments and food. Overall, great house!!

- Posted: 2/11/2022

Overall, our stay was very nice. We enjoyed seeing a mama and 2 cubs before we left. The firepit was a nice feature and the view was great.

- Posted: 12/22/2021

Easy and efficient.

- Posted: 12/12/2021

We have rented in Gatlinburg from other companies but stony brook was the most professional, organized, communicative company I’ve ever dealt with. Their employees were kind, caring and met all of our needs and answered all of our questions. I want to rent from them always in the future. What a fabulous trip from start to finish!

- Posted: 12/5/2021

Easy to rent and courteous and efficient staff. Loved the cabin and the attention to detail.

- Posted: 11/27/2021

We loved the cabin, loved the view, and the bear(s) were a bonus!!

- Posted: 11/14/2021

This is by far the best cabin view we ever had. The cabin itself was beautiful. Easy to find parking was great. And bears everyday.

- Posted: 10/10/2021

We had an amazing stay! The house is stunning and the view can only be described as a million dollar view of the beautiful mountain ranges. We are looking forward to making this our families annual getaway. The people at Stoney Brook were amazing as well! 10+ for customer service! We didn't have any bear visitors, but we will hope for next time. Very peaceful and serene!

- Posted: 9/26/2021

Great customer service. Good job. Will book again next year

- Posted: 9/19/2021

The cabin we rented was in an outstanding location and very beautiful. The office staff was very friendly and helpful with any issues or concerns we had. We have rented through Stony Brook in the past and will continue to do so when our family travels to the Gatlinburg area.

- Posted: 8/15/2021

The house was great! Plenty of space for our large group. Beds are super comfy and the house was clean and comfortable. Well stocked with kitchen utensils, dishes, etc. The ice maker and extra fridge drawers were so helpful!

- Posted: 8/4/2021

The house was EXCELLENT! Clean, the beds were comfortable, the amenitites were excellent. Would definitely rent again.

- Posted: 7/20/2021

Dancing Bear Lodge was incredible! It was beautifully maintained & comfortable. We had 10 adults & 6 children with plenty of room for all of us. We were impressed with how very comfortable the beds were! The best we've ever encountered in renting vacation homes! The views from the decks are indescribable! Wide open mountain views of the sunrise & sunset. We loved the new firepit & cookout area. It was added after we booked & we used it almost every day! Thank you for your excellent communication & assistance!

- Posted: 6/19/2021

The kitchen was very well equipped! We loved the outdoor fireplace and seating! We grilled out which again they did a very nice job with these areas. We supplied the charcoal! The setup was wonderful!

- Posted: 5/23/2021

The home was beautiful, well maintained and wonderfully comfortable. My kids joked with me because I wanted to sleep on the couch. It will always be a very memorable trip. We had wonderful family time and were visited by 10 bears and cubs in two days. Absolutely amazing. Thank you for everything! ARNCZAT

- Posted: 5/20/2021

Everything was perfect! Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Can’t wait to return!

- Posted: 5/8/2021

Cabin has been nicely updated, with new and additional appliances, and a new view and fire pit plus large grill on south side.

- Posted: 4/28/2021

Loved our stay at Dancing bear lodge! Perfect amenities, comfortable beds, beautiful views. Gave us some great family memories together.

- Posted: 4/25/2021

It was very easy communicating with management for any question I had.

- Posted: 4/13/2021

Fantastic company to deal with! Friendly staff, plenty of communication and instructions, and a beautifully maintained property.

- Posted: 4/12/2021

Cabins great, the view is awesome , the kitchen had more stuff than any cabin we have ever rented !!! Loved the extra beverage cooler and ice maker!! We all loved the fire pit for s’mores for the grandkids!! It even has a yard so we could hide Easter eggs for them !! Great times for sure !!! Thanks Stony Brook !!

- Posted: 4/5/2021

Breathtaking views and away from the chaos of downtown Gatlinburg. Cabin was beautiful and clean.

- Posted: 4/1/2021

We had the best time in your cabin. Everything was wonderful and so was your staff. I would stay at that rental again and recommend your property to everyone and anyone. Thank you again for a great week!

- Posted: 3/26/2021

Wonderful experience! The cabin was five stairs along with the customer service. Everything was extremely clean and well maintained.

- Posted: 3/21/2021

We had a great time and the staff was friendly, professional, and responsive to any questions or needs we had.

- Posted: 2/21/2021

We rented this cabin after searching tirelessly for a cabin to have a small wedding celebration. We wanted enough bedrooms to have our closest family and friends stay in, a great view, and also a floor plan that was spacious enough for everyone to feel comfortable up moving around. Me and my husband got married on 10/10/20 but due to covid and our schedules, we weren't able to have a wedding ceremony or any type of celebration. So that's why we wanted to take this trip. The beds were super comfortable, the kitchen was stocked fairly well with dishes and utensils, bathrooms had plenty of towels, and the cabin was very clean. My only complaints were the dishwasher that didn't clean very well and there was only one trash bag provided for such a large cabin and 3-4 day stay. It snowed the day we arrived and into the night, making for a beautiful weekend. The pool table was a big hit for the adults and the kids loved the shuffle board! If we ever need a cabin this size again, we will definitely be booking another stay here!

- Posted: 1/14/2021

The cabin we stayed in was very well equipped, it had everything that you need in the kitchen. Everything was cleaned and good kept. Is close to town and easy to access. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely come back again.

- Posted: 12/14/2020

We had a great time. Plenty of space for our family getaway. The ice maker was a big hit with so many people together. We saw bears everyday (even in the parking area trying to climb in the cars). The home was lovely.

- Posted: 11/22/2020

The cabin was more than what we asked for. The layout, the firepit, and the entertainment room was our favorite

- Posted: 11/16/2020

The cabin was beautiful and well maintained. We would definitely love to come back!

- Posted: 10/16/2020

We loved the cabin it was nice and enough space for everybody. They even left my husband a birthday card and a little bear, the staff signed it and we seen a momma bear and two cubs it was also good weather will most definitely be back again.

- Posted: 10/4/2020

Beautiful property! We had a great time! Looking forward to visiting again.

- Posted: 9/20/2020

We had an awesome stay at Dancing Bear Lodge. The bears actually came to welcome us and it was an added bonus. The cabin looked exactly like the pictures on the link and the view was incredible. I even received a personal birthday card signed by the staff with a cute bear. I didn't realize the bear was a gift until I left, but the thought was very nice. I would definitely stay again.

- Posted: 9/13/2020

I loved the fact that you called us the morning after our arrival to see if we needed anything. You were very responsive when we needed a trash pick up. The house was beautiful and spacious for our six family units. I absolutely recommend Stony Brook Cabins!

- Posted: 7/19/2020

The view was good, swimming pool was not the property.

- Posted: 7/12/2020

Dear Irfan, Thanks for taking the time to share your experience! Hope you visit us again soon!

Stony Brook Cabins, LLC staff

We had a great stay at the Dancing Bear Lodge. The highlight was watching a mama bear and her 3 cubs playing around the fire pit area.

- Posted: 7/4/2020

The cabin was absolutely beautiful. The view was just breathtaking!! The cabin was very well stocked in all areas. Bathroom supplies , kitchen supplies, etc. Everything was wonderful and would highly recommend this cabin and this company to others!! AND WE SAW BEARS!!

- Posted: 6/21/2020

The Dancing Bear Lodge was everything that was advertised and more. This was the first time that me and my brothers have all been together under one roof since we were kids. It truly was a beautiful experience and with the mountains and seeing bears made it all surreal. If my mother was alive she would've been truly excited and proud. Thank you Stony Brook Cabins for being courteous host.

- Posted: 6/17/2020

After being on quarantine, this property was just what we needed, an amazing place to be with family and friends! Thank you!

- Posted: 6/4/2020

Everything within the cabin and grounds were beautiful. The lower level mattresses do not appear new ( only a comment not anything more) Also to warn about the Mama Bear that visited us quit frequently. As beautiful as it is to see them she suck up on us quit a bit. We definitely will visit again, the overall experience, cabin and views were beautiful!

- Posted: 5/31/2020

The whole process was great...making the reservations online and communicating with the ladies over the phone and via email. Very helpful. The house was very clean and beautiful.

- Posted: 2/17/2020

The beds are spectacular. The kitchen is so well equipped I won’t have to move my kitchen next year. The only thing I would change is larger TV in den because we are football fans and like to be together and light over kitchen sink. This is a 5 Star cabin & then some. BEAUTIFUL VIEW. Best we’ve had in 12 years.

- Posted: 1/16/2020

Great space for our family. A few disappointments in kitchen ware, and a few maintenance items. Views were spectacular and loved the wonderful porch!

- Posted: 11/1/2019

Beautiful cabin with amazing views

- Posted: 9/24/2019

Great view. House has great amenities. We’ll definitely return

- Posted: 7/22/2019

Dear Joy Thanks for taking the time to share your experience! Hope you visit us again soon!

Stony Brook Cabins, LLC staff

The cabin was a great size for our group. Kitchen was very functional and spacious.

- Posted: 7/15/2019