There are four private bedrooms throughout the chalet which can easily accommodate eight guests. All bedrooms have queen-size beds (with new mattresses), furniture, closets, and amenities. On the main level are two bedrooms, with an adjoining full bathroom. The upstairs Master bedroom has its own private bathroom, balcony, and TV/DVD/VCR. And the lower level has been remodeled for a large fourth bedroom and full bathroom. Bring along an air mattress if you like, and let the kids 'camp out' in the frontroom for an experience they'll never forget!
The kitchen is complete with all necessary appliances - stove/oven, microwave, refrigerator w/ice maker, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster, can opener, and complete utensils, cook and plate ware. All you need to supply are the groceries during your stay. (Or check out any of the fabulous restaurants downtown!)
Just outside our sliding glass doors on our extended main level deck, and tucked within an ideal spot surrounded by large trees and pines, is our five-seater hot tub with excellent circulating jets. In the frontroom we've added comfy over-stuffed couches. And in the lower level of the chalet is a large gameroom with a professional size slate pool table, foosball table, electronic dartboard, as well as cable TV.
Less than a mile away is Ober Gatlinburg, a beautiful modern ski resort with excellent ski slopes, a large indoor ice skating rink, restaurants, lounges, and even a bear zoo. The aerial tram to Ober Gatlinburg (a visual delight as well) takes you directly to the heart of downtown in 15 minutes, and you can walk throughout downtown Gatlinburg with its numerous shops, sights, and restaurants.
This chalet has been known for its bear sightings, with now 35 to-date (2 more new sightings as of Sept 2008....see comments section!). Just remember.. Do Not Feed the Bears!
Since 'Bear Trax' is privately owned and managed, prices are very modest and competitive, with special seasonal offers. For those of you needing a bit more feedback and detail on Bear Trax, we personally invite you to browse some of our past guests excellent comments in the 'comment' section below! But most of all, we invite you to come see why a mountain chalet can be your next perfect get-away and vacation!
Ski:
Ober Gatlinburg is a full-scale modern ski resort, with numerous challenging trails for all levels of skiier experience. The aerial tram is one of the longest in the country, and will take you right to the heart of downtown Gatlinburg every half hour. The ski lodge also houses an indoor olympic-size ice skating rink, restaurants, novelty shops, and nightly entertainment in its lounge.