Our Guestbook
Below you can read comments from our guests.
Over the Rainbow
We had such a wonderful time in this amazing cabin. The views were spectacular from every direction and it was the perfect place to connect with friends a family. It was hard leaving and we look forward to returning for a longer stay next time. The accommodations were extremely nice with room for everyone to spread out, and everything was so clean. Can't wait to return!
Deborah Hogan
Memphis, TN
Stayed October 2, 2015 to October 7, 2015 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
Black Bear Mountain Cabin
We difinitely enjoyed our stay last week. Great cabin and well equipped. Main floor bed was super comfortable. We would recommend very highly and we will be back!
Judith guill
Jacksonville Florida are
Stayed October 1, 2015 to October 6, 2015 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Black Bear Mountain Cabin)
Great cabin for large groups
The cabin was beautiful and had more than enough space for my group of 6. We enjoyed the setting and felt secluded from nearby cabins. The location was very close to the entrance of Smokey Mountain National Park, making it great for hiking.
John Hughes
Savannah, GA
Stayed October 2, 2015 to October 5, 2015 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Black Bear Bear Lodge)
A great quiet location
We really joined our stay at Black Bear Hollow Cabins. The cabins are clean and located in a beautiful quite area. Highly recommended!
Yunfei Qi
Beijing, China
Stayed October 1, 2015 to October 5, 2015 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, PGSII)
Secluded and Quiet
We enjoyed our Fall Family Vacation! Layout is perfect for family gathering, yet allows everyone to have their own space. All of the decks are fabulous. Secluded yet not far from Pigeon Forge and Cades Cove. We will return.
Michele Hansford
McDonough, GA
Stayed September 28, 2015 to October 3, 2015 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Precious Memories Cabin)
Precious Memories Cabin - Fantastic
The cabin was better than the pictures!!! We loved it. It was very clean, the property was well maintained and it was quiet due to being in a gated area. The view was fantastic anytime during the day. It was close to the hiking and site seeing activities that we wanted to do. The hot tub helped relieve the sore muscles from hiking. It is close to Townsend where there many activities as well as the Great Smokey Mountain visitor center and grocery stores. We throughly enjoyed fixing meals at the cabin and enjoying the view from the covered deck. If you wish to visit Gatlinburg, the drive is enjoyable and there are more hiking trails there. Our stay was very relaxing and we will definitely return to stay at Black Bear Hollow Cabins again!!!
Bruce Harrison
Warsaw
Stayed September 22, 2015 to September 28, 2015 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Precious Memories Cabin)
Peaceful Cabin
We all enjoyed our stay at the Bear Ridge very much. The cabin is a one level witch I was looking for and had everything we needed. We enjoyed sitting on the front and back porches just talking and we ate out on he back porch a couple of times,it was perfect. We love going to Cades Cove and we got up every morning early to go and it didn't take us long at all the cabin is in a great location. We saw bears, deer and turkeys in Cades Cove and when we got back we had several walking in the yard by the cabin. Thank You Mark and Debbie for a wonderful place to stay.
David & Charlotte Mace
Florence, Ms
Stayed September 19, 2015 to September 25, 2015 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, PGSII)
Beautiful Place to Stay
Our stay at Paradise Condo in Orange Beach was wonderful. Everyone in our party was very, very pleased. We didn't cook at all during our stay but the unit was very well equipped. My favorite part is always getting my coffee first thing in the morning and going out on the balcony to watch the sun rise. I highly recommend this unit as it leaves nothing to be desired and the owners are great to work with. We would like to come back in the future. DeWayne and Susan Taylor
DeWayne Taylor
Parker City, IN
Stayed September 12, 2015 to September 21, 2015 
Bear Mountain Cabin FIVE STARS!!!
Had a great 2-night stay at Bear Mtn. Cabin was clean, comfortable & well-appointed. Loved the decor and the porch swing & rocking chairs were my favorite for enjoying morning coffee. We'll be back! :)
Robin Ritenour
Maryville, TN
Stayed September 18, 2015 to September 21, 2015 
Relaxing, Peaceful
My husband and I absolutely enjoyed every minute spent at Bear Cave cabin.........from the furnishings to the hot tub. We spent many hours rocking on the porch enjoying the scenery around us. Our only regret was that we couldn't stay longer! We will definitely be returning to this little piece of heaven.
Annette Parsons
Kingston, TN
Stayed September 18, 2015 to September 21, 2015 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Black Bear Cave Cabin)
Wonderful!
Loved the location, front and back porch, place was so clean, nicely decorated, all the extras that make it a home away from home. We will be back!! Thank you for making our vacation such a pleasant one :)
Raymond E Dunn
Francisco Indiana
Stayed September 7, 2015 to September 11, 2015 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, PGSII)
Black Bear Falls
We've stayed at this cabin twice now for our annual girl's weekend with 7 ladies. Clean and plenty of room for everyone! Conveniently located so its super easy to get to Townsend/Cades Cove as well as Pigeon Forge area. Driveway is easy to navigate with a nice flat parking pad up top. Lots of deck areas for relaxing. We totally enjoyed this cabin!
Melanie Caudill
Rochester, NY
Stayed September 10, 2015 to September 15, 2015 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Black Bear Falls Cabin)
GREAT cabin, great layout. We had a great time at the Over the rainbow. Has a nice washer and dryer full size not a small stacker type in its own laundry room.
We had a great time in Over the rainbow. Great view from almost every window. Which in the master bath on the main floor on the last morning there brushing my teeth opened the blinds on the edge ofthe parking lot was a cub. We got on the back deck by then mother bear and her two cubs were there. They looked at us and went into the woods. Can't wait to come back. It's also vary private.
David Hildman
Franklin N.C.
Stayed August 27, 2015 to August 29, 2015 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
Black Bear Cave
I have stayed at Black Bear Hollow Cabins twice this year. The owners are very nice and easy to work with. The cabins are secluded and offer everything you might need while on vacation plus extras you might not even think about. My family enjoys spending time in the Great Smoky Mtns, but Black Bear Hollow is so nice that both times we have stayed there we have not wanted to leave our cabin. I highly recommend staying at Black Bear Hollow.
Sonya Patton
Hermitage
Stayed September 11, 2015 to September 14, 2015 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Black Bear Cave Cabin)
As good as advertised !
Excellent cabin. Extremely clean and well maintained. Well built, unlike other cabins we have stayed in on past trips ! Great location. Close enough to everything, but also in a secluded location.
Kevin Marcum
London, KY
Stayed September 6, 2015 to September 8, 2015 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Precious Memories Cabin)
Best Vacation Ever
Felt like home with a view! Amazing condo with a wonderful view of the beautiful beach and ocean. Condo had everything and more you could ever want with plenty of room. Plan on making it a yearly trip for my family.
Jordan Janik
Jonesboro, AR
Stayed August 31, 2015 to September 7, 2015 (Orange Beach and Gulf Shores Rentals , Konnor's Kondo)
Black bear hollow vacation
The cabin was beautiful!!! We enjoyed our stay and will return for another visit. The cabin had everything needed and love the hot tub!! Thank you for the accommodations and we will be telling others of the. Beautiful cabina!!
Sonya Argo
McMinnville
Stayed September 3, 2015 to September 7, 2015 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Black Bear Cave Cabin)
Well worth it
I typically don't write reviews, so I'll keep this short and sweet. First and foremost, this cabin was well worth the money and time spent within. Compared to competitors, you're getting a great deal. The space was roomy, well taken care of, and in a very quiet, serene location. I actually got to see a nice group of turkey cross by every morning... It's a great cabin and beautiful area.
Corey Gooch
St. Louis
Stayed August 27, 2015 to September 1, 2015 
Great stay!
My wife and I stayed at Bears Den and we were very happy with our stay! It's a cozy little cabin that was a great getaway for us!
Mitchell Waters
chattanooga
Stayed August 28, 2015 to August 31, 2015 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Black Bear's Den Cabin)
Great place to stay
We loved our stay at the Black Bear Lodge. It was a wonderful combination of being close to nature and yet had all the comforts of home (and then some!) Very clean, comfortable bed in master, and all the modern conveniences. The front porch on the second floor felt like we were up in the trees and where we spent most of our time. We would love to come back again in the fall with our whole family.
Connie French
Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Stayed August 8, 2015 to August 16, 2015 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Black Bear Bear Lodge)
Great Family Vacation
Our family of five and three of our friends enjoyed this beautiful place for a week, The view was amazing as well as the cabin itself. Plenty of room for all of us. We spent a lot of time in the cabin and just relaxed, no need to go out when you have everything you need right there. We enjoyed a campfire every night, the hot tub, and were visited twice by black bears. We will be coming back and decided to try and come every two years. We highly recommend Black Bear Hollow and Mark and Debbie were great to work with, very nice people.
Dawne Croxton
Illinois
Stayed August 22, 2015 to August 30, 2015 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Precious Memories Cabin)
Black Bear Hollow Cabin Rentals
The cabin we stayed in was clean, quite, and wonderfully secluded in the mountains. It was within a 1/2 hour of less of anything you wanted to do. We really enjoyed our stay.
Dentye Tims
Byhalia
Stayed August 22, 2015 to August 30, 2015 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, PGSII)
Great place to stay. Lots of things to do With in 10 to 15 miles.
Wesley Wingart
Jackson mi
Stayed August 22, 2015 to August 28, 2015 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Black Bear Falls Cabin)
Breath -taking!!!
Imagine every morning waking up to a breath taking sunrise in the secluded Smokey Mountains. The view, fresh air and wild life was amazing. Staying at Prescious Memories was the most beautiful vacation we have ever taken as a family. The house had every amenity you could think of - hot tub, pool table, tv's, comfortable lawn furniture on the balconies, etc. the house came equipped with all the essentials. Our family loved it and even had a visit on the balcony by a mom black bear and her two cubs. The kids lived that! We had a peaceful vacation in the awesome precious moments house. We also went horse back riding, hiking, whitewater rafting, caves, golfing, and shopping. Plenty for the whole family to do. We will certainly be back because we LOVED the house, the scenery and seclusion. Thanks for letting us stay in your beautiful house.
Randey and Mary Felton
Appleton, WI
Stayed August 15, 2015 to August 23, 2015 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Precious Memories Cabin)
Wonderful stay!!
We had such a great experience with this condo. The view was beautiful & everything was so neat & clean! Our family had plenty of room during our stay & it felt like a home away from home! We hope to be back soon!!
Brenda Steed
Bryant, AR
Stayed August 1, 2015 to August 9, 2015 (Orange Beach and Gulf Shores Rentals , Penthouse Condo 3001)
bear cabin
Our stay at the black bear cabin was really nice! Full kitchen and bath with hot tub outside! It was very afforable and we had the whole place to ourselves
Jesse White
Columbia station
Stayed August 17, 2015 to August 21, 2015 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Black Bear's Den Cabin)
Florida vistors
We arrived after dark and was pleasantly surprised that everything fell into place as promised with gate codes and keyless entry. The house is warm and cozy, much larger than we needed, but perfect in so many ways. I like the location close the smokies but near Maryville and Knoxville too. I appreciate the way the host has good responses to email and confirmations. A first class operation.
Don Brown
Briny Breezes, Fl
Stayed August 13, 2015 to August 17, 2015 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Black Bear Falls Cabin)
Exactly What We Were Looking For
My sister and I searched and searched for a place with not only a great view, but the hot tub had to have one too! Plus we wanted privacy, outdoor 'living' and a comfortable home inside. This place fit the bill in every way. The comfortable beds and pillows were a bonus. We look forward to bringing our husbands with us next time!
Sherri Tucker-Neff
Lake Lure
Stayed August 13, 2015 to August 16, 2015 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Precious Memories Cabin)
Very nice
My family really enjoyed our recent stay at your condo. We all thought the layout was great for all 10 people I greatly appreciate your quick responses to the air conditioning issues. Fixed and responded very quickly.
Ken Johnson
Frisco , Texas
Stayed August 8, 2015 to August 16, 2015 (Orange Beach and Gulf Shores Rentals , Penthouse Condo 3001)
"Over the Rainbow" 5 Stars
We, my husband and I and our children with their spouses and all of the grandchildren , love our stays in this cabin. It's beautiful, always clean, well-equipped, very comfortable. The three-story cabin has lots of room to spread out or to be together. The location is secluded yet near everything. The view is great!
Cecil and Brenda Johnson
MIssissippi
Stayed July 25, 2015 to August 2, 2015 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
Great Cabin for Our Entire Family
Our family of 20, ranging in ages 10 to 71, stayed at Over the Rainbow cabin for 3 nights in August, 2015. We celebrated our 50th Wedding Anniversary with a wedding ceremony that was held at the historic Headrick Chapel located on Wears Valley Road just a short distance from the cabin. Over the Rainbow and all of its amenities far exceed our expectations. The cabin is absolutely gorgeous and the views are exceptional. The kids in our family spent much of their time enjoying the nicely equipped game room and the theater room while the adults hung out in the living room, on the decks and around the fire pit. The hot tub, located on the ground level near the fire pit, was great to relax in. The rooms in the cabin are nice sized for a large group and the kitchen is well equipped with most everything you might need to make your stay enjoyable. Early one morning our granddaughter spotted a black bear slowing strolling through the back yard making his way to the woods...that was quite a thrill for all who were able to witness his appearance! We found plenty to do close to the cabin. Tubing on the Little River near the cabin was fun for the entire family. The water was low when we were there, it probably would be more fun when the water level is higher, but fun nonetheless. SMNP, Cades Cove entrance and Pigeon Forge are all nearby. We found the owners, Mark and Debbie, to be very friendly and helpful. We had been planning this family event for quite some time and of course had lots of questions about the cabin and the surrounding area which they were quick to answer for us. When we inquired about fire wood for the fire pit they were happy to let us know we could buy wood in town or they could have the wood delivered to the cabin for us before our arrival for a reasonable cost. We chose to have the wood delivered to our cabin and it was there waiting for us when we arrived. Thank you Mark and Debbie for helping us enjoy this memorable milestone in our families lives. We hope to return to Over the Rainbow again.
Lou and Barbara
Ocala, Florida
Stayed August 5, 2015 to August 9, 2015 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
Beautiful Cabin
I enjoyed staying in the beautiful cabin in the breath taking Smoky mountains with friends for a birthday celebration. Plenty of room and safe, fun location. I wish we could have stayed longer! I hope to come again soon.
Margaret Russell
Knoxville, TN
Stayed August 8, 2015 to August 10, 2015 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
A Wonderful Week
We had a great stay at Bear Mountain. The cabin was beautiful and we enjoyed the pool table. The rocking chairs on the porch were perfect after a day of hiking or running around town. They were also super for morning devotional/Bible reading. We had our two sons and our younger son's wife with us. Everyone had privacy and yet we were all together. It was a great family time!
Mark Stehlin
Fenton, MO
Stayed August 1, 2015 to August 9, 2015 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Black Bear Mountain Cabin)
Very Nice!!!
Couldn't ask for a nicer location or cabin. It was perfect! Clean, comfortable bed, air hockey, pool table, bags, jaccuzzi, gas grill, wifi, whirlpool. Mark and Debbie were great hosts and easy to talk to and work with.
Cheryl Laski
Lemont Illinois
Stayed May 24, 2015 to May 29, 2015 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Black Bear Cave Cabin)
memories
One more time, we have stayed at Black Bear Hollow & made wonderful, new memories to cherish! The cabin is great, & in looking back over the years & stays with you, we think the cabin on the hill behind Bear Cave is the only one (including the 2 in Fawn Hollow) that we have not stayed in. Looking forward to the next time, & always thankful for the "divine appointment" that brought us to your website some 12 years ago.
dawn brunson
Stayed July 24, 2015 to July 30, 2015 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Black Bear Cave Cabin)
Bears & Family Fun
Our family of 13 loved this cabin. There was sleeping space for all of us as well as a great room gathering area. It was very clean and well kept. The location is close to many activities. We did zip line, tubing, horseback riding, caving, alpine sledding and hiking in the park. Oh, we had a visit by a young bear on our porch! Thanks!
Susan Kute
Louisville
Stayed July 18, 2015 to July 26, 2015 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Black Bear Falls Cabin)
Our Stay at Black Bear Lodge
Thank you so much for letting us stay at your cabin. We at the best time with our family. There was plenty of room for everyone. We loved getting in the hot tub an playing pool. We saw a bear in the neighbor's yard and a mama turkey with babies in our yard! everything was beautiful inside and outside of the cabin. We will be back!
Rhonda Wainright
Stayed July 13, 2015 to July 20, 2015 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Black Bear Bear Lodge)
Perfect
We have rented from Black Bear Hollow at least 5 times, and we are never disappointed. We will continue to return here as long as possible. We have stayed in 4 different cabins and all of them were very comfortable and accommodating.
Beth Brown
Knoxville
Stayed July 17, 2015 to July 19, 2015 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Black Bear's Den Cabin)
Amazing Cabin
My husband and I stayed here during the first week of June. The place was just perfect. We brought our own groceries for the week in order to cook there at the cabin. Everything was clean and in great working order. We definitely loved this cabin and will be back. My husband is a photographer. This photo was taken near Cades Cove during our stay at the Bear Mountain cabin. https://flic.kr/p/u8oQJA
Christie Anderson
Asheville NC
Stayed June 1, 2015 to June 5, 2015 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Black Bear Mountain Cabin)
Paradise in Tennessee
We really enjoyed our stay at the Bear Cave. A home away from home. The cabin met all our needs and was clean and comfy. The beauty of God's creation in this setting surrounded by the mountains is awesome. There is plenty to see and do or just relax with a cup of coffee on the front porch and enjoy the peace and quite away from the busyness and chaos of everday life. The one way drive through Cades Cove in Smoky Mountain National Park is worth the time. There are plenty of pull-over spots and parking areas to admire the Great Smoky Mountains. Also take the hike to Abrams Falls in Cades Cove. It's a lengthy hike but not challenging. The path and terrain is up and down with roots and rocks. Very scenic along the river with wildlife sightings. Swimming with caution is allowed at the Falls. Also a drive through Foothills Parkway with less congestion for more breathtaking views is a bonus. We would stay here again on a return visit to Tennessee.
Mike Ready
Watertown, WI
Stayed June 29, 2015 to July 4, 2015 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Black Bear Cave Cabin)