# Funky Bear Lodge — Gatlinburg, TN

**Sleeps:** 12 · **Bedrooms:** 5 · **Bathrooms:** 5 · **Pets:** Not allowed
**Location:** Phoenix Landing, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (2 mi / ~5 min to downtown Gatlinburg)
**Price band:** From $395/night (peak ~$715/night)
**Book direct:** https://booking.hospitable.com/widget/a3bfd5f9-aa2f-4285-9ddd-c781c0fb7bc4/937668
**Page:** https://gatlinburgsbestcabins.com/cabins/funky-bear-lodge

## Summary

Funky Bear Lodge is a 5-bedroom, 5-bath luxury cabin in Phoenix Landing that sleeps 12, with a 12-seat theater room, a 10-person Jacuzzi (largest in the cluster), a full game room, and top-tier finishes throughout. Like the rest of the cluster, it sits 2 miles (~5 min drive) from downtown Gatlinburg. Direct nightly rates start around $395 and peak near $715 in peak season.

## Differentiation from other cabins

The celebration pick of our two sleeps-12 cabins — most amenity-rich cabin in the cluster, largest hot tub (10-person Jacuzzi), and top-tier finishes designed for milestone trips where you want the cabin itself to be the experience. Choose this over Big Sky Lodge when amenities and the biggest hot tub matter more than maximizing bathroom-per-couple privacy.

## Quick facts

- **Sleeps:** 12 guests
- **Bedrooms:** 5
- **Bathrooms:** 5
- **Beds:** 2 King + 3 Queen
- **Hot tub:** 10-person Jacuzzi (largest in the cluster)
- **Game room:** Pool table, arcade
- **Theater:** 12-seat theater room
- **Signature feature:** 12-seat theater + 10-person Jacuzzi + top-tier finishes throughout
- **Best for:** Milestone celebrations, bachelor/bachelorette parties, luxury group escapes
- **Parking:** Multiple vehicles
- **Pets:** Not allowed
- **Smoking:** Not allowed (interior or decks)

## Distances

- Downtown Gatlinburg: 2 mi (~5 min)
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park entrance: 3 mi (~7 min)
- Dollywood (Pigeon Forge): 12 mi (~20 min)
- Pigeon Forge town center: 8 mi (~15 min)

## Booking & policies

- Check-in: 4:00 PM ET
- Check-out: 11:00 AM ET
- Direct-book discount: ~10-15% vs Airbnb / Vrbo
- Booking widget: https://booking.hospitable.com/widget/a3bfd5f9-aa2f-4285-9ddd-c781c0fb7bc4/937668
- Multi-cabin groups (up to ~48): contact https://gatlinburgsbestcabins.com/contact

## Frequently asked

**Why pick Funky Bear Lodge over Big Sky Lodge?**

Funky Bear Lodge is the celebration pick of our two sleeps-12 cabins. It's the most amenity-rich cabin in the cluster with a 10-person Jacuzzi (largest hot tub we offer), a 12-seat theater room, and top-tier finishes throughout. Choose Big Sky Lodge instead if you'd rather have one bathroom per couple (6 baths across 12 sleeps) and Mt. LeConte views over Funky Bear's amenity max-out.

**How many people does Funky Bear Lodge sleep, and what's the bed setup?**

Funky Bear Lodge sleeps 12 across 5 bedrooms and 5 full bathrooms. Bed configuration is 2 kings + 3 queens. Linens and towels provided. Pillow-top memory foam mattresses throughout.

**How big is the hot tub at Funky Bear Lodge?**

Funky Bear has a 10-person Jacuzzi hot tub — the largest in our five-cabin cluster. It's a significant upgrade over the standard 7-person hot tubs at the other cabins and a frequent reason groups specifically choose this property for celebrations.

**What's special about the theater room?**

Funky Bear's theater room seats 12 with tiered theater-style seating, a projector, and surround sound. It's identical capacity to Big Sky Lodge's theater, but paired with Funky Bear's larger hot tub and luxury finishes it tends to be the celebration / bachelorette / milestone-birthday pick.

**Is Funky Bear Lodge good for a bachelor or bachelorette party?**

Yes — it's our most-requested cabin for bachelor and bachelorette parties because of the 10-person hot tub (the whole group fits at once), the 12-seat theater for movie/game nights, and the top-tier finishes. The Phoenix Landing location, 2 miles from downtown Gatlinburg, keeps you close to nightlife and food without sacrificing privacy.

**How far is Funky Bear Lodge from downtown Gatlinburg and Dollywood?**

Funky Bear Lodge is in Phoenix Landing, 2 miles (~5 min) from downtown Gatlinburg, 3 miles (~7 min) from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park entrance, and 12 miles (~20 min) from Dollywood.

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