Perfect Vacation
We love this big cabin. There’s something for everyone and enough space our large family. Perfect location for us, outside the hustle and bustle of town. The views can’t be beat. We had a wonderful family vacation. Thanks Debbie and Mark!!
Cheryl Sibley
Livingston
Stayed November 19, 2021 to November 27, 2021 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
Absolutely Wonderful!
Your home is beautiful. This mountain side location is amazing! The layout of the home worked great for our large family. The home was very clean. Our children, grandchildren and my brother traveled here from Michigan, Indiana, Florida and Arizona for a week of fun and relaxation. So may great memories were made. We are so blessed to have stayed at a place that quickly felt like home to us all. Nobody wanted to leave. We will definitely want to come back again.
Ted Rohn
Cedar Lake, Indiana
Stayed October 24, 2021 to November 1, 2021 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
Beautiful views
Absolutely beautiful views surround this cabin. Lots of space for a big group to eat and visit. Clean cabin with a very well stocked kitchen. Owners were great to work with and responsive to questions.
James Aycock
Collins , MS
Stayed October 16, 2021 to October 21, 2021 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
Great Time!
The house is spectacular. I has easy paved access and a wonderful view. The kitchen is equipped to cook for a large group. The beds are comfortable and everything in the place is very clean. I would definitely stay there again.
Steven Fulkerson
Blue Ridge
Stayed September 18, 2021 to September 22, 2021 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
We had 14 family members stay and all enjoyed their time at Over the Rainbow. The view was beautiful and we saw a mother bear and 3 cubs from the decks. Very exciting.
terry smith
lafayette
Stayed July 3, 2021 to July 11, 2021 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
Perfection!
The cabin was absolutely stunning with breathtaking views and plenty of space for us. We had the best, most relaxing time and cannot wait to return. The owners were also very kind, responsive, and helpful. Ten out of ten stars!
Ashley Milgrom
Central Florida
Stayed January 9, 2021 to January 16, 2021 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!
We had an amazing time on our family weekend vacation! This cabin was absolutely perfect and so beautiful! The views are breath taking, and we enjoyed our morning coffee on the porch with the beautiful mountain views. We will be going back to stay in this cabin, we found our perfect place to stay! The cabin was perfect in every way, was stocked and so clean!! The cleanliness was amazing! I can not express how amazing this cabin and our stay was, as well as how much we are looking forward to booking again for next year. Thank You!!
Kristi Bayless
Ohio
Stayed August 21, 2020 to August 24, 2020 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
Mountain Paradise
What can I say! Gorgeous cabin (mansion) at the top of the world; views to die for, etc. Enough bedding for a family reunion. I would definitely stay there again...and...refer friends!
Chris Bahn
Loudon, TN
Stayed August 30, 2020 to September 3, 2020 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
Had an amazing visit. This was our 2nd visit to Black Bear Cabins. The scenery was absolutely beautiful. We even got to see a bear on this visit. Will definitely plan to return. Highly recommend to friends and family.
Kimberly Hughes
Valparaiso, IN
Stayed July 10, 2020 to July 16, 2020 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
Great Cabin! Great Owners
This is the ninth year that we have rented this cabin. We have never been disappointed. We usually have eight of us but have had as many as eleven. We come from a variety of different states and this is a great location for us to meet up. The cabin is clean. The view is spectacular. The beds are comfortable. We love the fireplace. But our favorite thing is the big table by the kitchen. It is perfect for our shared meals and for our crazy games. Once we are at the cabin there’s really no reason to leave. Mark and Debbie have been great to work with. We plan to come back again next year. And we highly recommend this cabin.
Deb Freeze
Indiana/Michigan/Florida/Georgia/Illinois
Stayed February 26, 2020 to March 3, 2020 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
We were Over the Rainbow
The cabin was beautiful and we had everything we needed for our stay. The view was amazing and we had a great time having a bonfire one evening. Even though it rained we loved it there. Kitchen was great and lots of room for our big group. We did having walkers but weren't sure where to walk except on the road. Would like to come again for a longer stay since is a good central location to meet. Would also plan to be sure we had our groceries before we got there since the closest store is the IGA in Townsend and it is limited.
Vicki Smith
Orchard Park, NY
Stayed March 14, 2020 to March 16, 2020 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
cabin is absolutely beautiful! Will definitely be coming back.
shannon tollett
Stayed March 6, 2020 to March 9, 2020 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
There's No Place Like Home
There is a small sign on the wall in the Over the Rainbow Cabin. It reads with Dorothy's famous line, "There's no place like home." This is a particularly relevant sign to hang in the cabin because guests will not feel like guests for long. Like magic, guests transform into residents. Residents quickly become embraced by the quiet, majestic mountains which surround and protect it. The cabin immediately calms the mind and awakens the soul. The residents feel this by simply gazing out the windows. Just as Dorothy found her way home, others will, too, with this cabin. There are thousands of cabins one may occupy, but be assured this one has a Yellow Brick Road leading to it.
Andy Rhea
Tennessee
Stayed December 8, 2019 to December 12, 2019 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
Over the rainbow
We had five different groups of our family together at over the rainbow cabin. It was spacious and all of the information on the website was exactly as was listed.....plenty of kitchen items and the cabin was very clean and accommodating. this was our first time to the Smoky mountains and I can't even imagine finding another cabin that would top this one. We will definitely be back again!
Nancy Norvalls
Twin Lakes WI.
Stayed August 18, 2019 to August 26, 2019 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
Stunning views
Our first big family trip in several years to beautiful TN and the smoky mountains. Couldn't have asked for a better home to stay. Met all of our needs and more. We would definitely stay again and recommend to others.
Natalie Eddy
Milwaukee, WI
Stayed August 4, 2019 to August 11, 2019 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
Over the Rainbow exceeded expectations. The cabin was clean. The views were out of this world. Our crew had a fantastic time. We are already looking forward to next time. Thank you Mark and Debbie!
Greg Pitner
Stayed September 30, 2018 to October 6, 2018 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
Great Family Vacation!!
This was our fourth vacation at this beautiful cabin. This year we celebrated a 30th wedding anniversary and a 58th birthday with our family. We enjoyed our home-cooked meals, game room, theater room and hot tub. We were there during the rain from Hurricane Florence but the weather did not damper our fun together. The clouds and fog on some days made for great pictures too. We also saw a double rainbow one afternoon!! As always, we enjoyed Cades Cove and the area. Thanks again for your lovely home! The Hudgens Family
Lesa Hudgens
Joelton, Tennessee
Stayed September 14, 2018 to September 20, 2018 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
Great week with family
Over the rainbow was beautiful and CLEAN! We had 20 family members from age 2 months to 84 years old. We made such great memories. The cabins comfy beds, many bathrooms, and large living spaces made it comfortable for everyone. The only complaint was that we ran out of gas for the grill but we were able to finish cooking in the oven. Thank you for a great vacation. We hope to be able to visit again!
Jill
Huntington INDIANA
Stayed March 25, 2018 to April 1, 2018 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
Wonderful Weekend
We stayed at Over The Rainbow for 3 nights during New Years Eve weekend with our 4 adult children and spouses and our 6 grandchildren. This was so much fun. The location is perfect. We loved being away from the crowds. It was close enough in for a meal out or for shopping. The cabin is beautiful. The grandkids loved the air hockey table and theater room. We cooked most of our meals with ease and loved the family time. We would definitely rent again.
Cheryl Harris
Lawrenceville, Georgia
Stayed December 29, 2017 to January 2, 2018 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
Great Relaxing Vacation
We stayed at Over the Rainbow and we were in awe from the moment we walked in. The place was so clean and smelled good. The amenities inside and outside the cabin make it so you don’t want to leave while there. We were looking for a quiet relaxing vacation and we definitely had it here with being able to sit on the deck and enjoy the view. We did have an issue arise while there and Mark had someone there the same day to fix it. This shows that Mark and Debbie care about their business and want to make sure everyone that rents from them enjoys their time. This was our second time staying at Mark and Debbie’s cabins and they are the only people we will continue to rent from when in the Smoky Mountains. We will be back next time with the rest of the family.
Joe & Shari Dorst
Germantown, Wi
Stayed October 21, 2017 to October 26, 2017 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
Best vacation ever!
This was by far the best cabin we have had the pleasure of staying at. The cabin was extremely clean, and felt just like home. If i could rate this cabin a 6, I would! Cannot wait to come back and stay! :)
Don Schmidt
Naples FL
Stayed October 1, 2017 to October 6, 2017 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
Gorgeous Family Cabin with Amazing Mountain Views!
From the moment we first stepped into "Over the Rainbow", we knew that this trip was going to surpass any of our prior vacations to the mountains! Ten family members traveled from Ohio, Nebraska, & SC to celebrate Dad's 80th Birthday together to one of his favorite vacation destinations. This clean, well-appointed cabin has it all: Amazing mountain views from every location, 3 huge decks, plus romantic bedroom balconies, comfortable outdoor seating & dining areas, relaxing jetted hot tub, & a new gas grill! That's just the exterior! The interior cabin is gorgeous too! It was clean, smelled fresh, has pretty cabin decor, with plenty of space for us to hang out together in the kitchen/dining areas or in the beautiful Great Room with enough comfortable seating for everyone! We had a blast watching the game & our own DVD movies in the lower level theatre room! There are 10 comfy recliners with cup holders, big screen TV, & surround sound to give that real cinema-like experience! The private cabin setting felt as if we were on our own mountain with no other cabins nearby, but on the flip-side, we felt secure knowing our road was safely gated. Those of us who liked to get out & about enjoyed many of the nearby attractions: Clingman's Dome, Cade's Cove, Dollywood, the Arts & Crafts Circle & the new Skylift in Gatlinburg. Make sure you stop in at the little cabin craft store near the Fawn Hollow Gate...it's run by a Presbyterian Group as a ministry for talented Appalachian crafters. We all found lovely little treasures to buy there! It was sad to leave this gorgeous, family-friendly cabin home & it's amazing mountain views! We sincerely hope to come back again next year! One last important detail: the owners, Mark & Debbie, are very personable & kind people to work with. We had to head up from SC earlier than planned due to the effects of Hurricane Irma & they were quite understanding & accommodating. We felt truly blessed to spend this Milestone Celebration together at "Over the Rainbow"! Our Dad can't stop talking about it! Thanks again, Mark & Debbie!
Gene & Judy Courlas
North Augusta, SC
Stayed September 11, 2017 to September 16, 2017 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
Wedding Weekend
The we rented was wonderful. Perfect for my whole family of 14 to spend time together during my son's wedding weekend festivities. Plenty of towels, pillows and blankets. Unit was very clean. The air hockey, pool table and movie room was a huge hit with the 5 kids. Thank you so much for making the weekend even more special for our family.
Tina Kerklin
Warrior, AL
Stayed June 9, 2017 to June 12, 2017 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
Great Time
Plenty of space, easy check in and out
Chad Braswell
Bristol
Stayed January 20, 2017 to January 24, 2017 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
The Best Rental Ever
As soon as we walked into the cabin we knew we had rented a special place. The view we received thru the 10 seat dining table was only surpassed by the view thru the windows in the cathedral ceiling family room. My wife sat down as we marveled at our luck in renting such a beautiful cabin, she stated "I could live here and never leave". I felt the same way. We finished touring the bedrooms, the master is on the main level along with family room and kitchen. Upstairs on second floor, there are 3 bedrooms. Bedroom 1 facing the valley, does have a small bath with shower, with double bed, sliding glass doors with small deck. Bedroom 2, has a large adjoining bath with garden tub , shower, double bed , small deck with a view up Wears Valley. Bedroom 3 has no bath but does share the large bath down hallway with bedroom 2, queen size bed, view of Wears Valley. Lower level, we found a spacious game room, with gas fireplace, 42 inch flat screen , Sliding glass door opening onto large wrap around deck. Pool table, air hockey and fooseball table. Bedroom 1, has a queen size bed, a set of glass doors opening onto rear deck. Bedroom 2, a set of log double bedded bunk beds, there is 1 bath on lower level shared between both bedrooms. On this same level on deck is the hot tub. Back to main level on the rear deck is the gas grill with tables for outside dining, Adirondack chairs are spaced all along the deck. Master bedroom has king bed, set of sliding glass doors, 2 person shower, single vanity sink. All in all we loved the cabin, a beautiful location, a beautiful cabin, thru a private gate.
Don Vernon
Mocksville , NC
Stayed November 10, 2016 to November 14, 2016 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
Great Fall Family Vacation!!
Our entire family enjoyed our third vacation at Over the Rainbow the end of October and early November. The weather was perfect and the trees were gorgeous all over the area. The views from the amazing cabin were breathtaking! Our family enjoyed drives through Cades Cove and hiking to Abrams Falls. The cabin has perfect accommodations for all of us with a great kitchen and dining area. It is always clean and a wonderful place to enjoy each other with conversation, movies, games and family meals. After missing our family vacation last year due to health reasons for some, it was great to all get together again this year at Over the Rainbow. We will be back! --The Hudgens Family - Joelton, Tennessee
Lesa Hudgens
Joelton, Tennessee
Stayed October 28, 2016 to November 3, 2016 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
Our stay at Over the Rainbow
We had a wonderful time and the cabin was just perfect. We had stayed there one other time and were pleased that you added an overhang to the porch outside and tables to eat at since we last stayed there, when the cabin was brand new. We will definitely stay there again.The view is awesome! The place was immaculate!
Keith Bidwell
Dayton, Ohio
Stayed October 3, 2016 to October 8, 2016 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
Family Retreat
Our families had a very restful and exciting time at the cabin. We had plenty of room and things to entertain the children, both big and small. The location was excellent for travel to Pigeon Forge and Townsend. The quiet setting was what appealed to us, too. The cabin was clean and well stocked. Mark and Debbie are very accommodating and respond to situations in a timely manner. I would recommend these cabins to anyone, and we would rent Over the Rainbow again.
Phyllis Ripley
Treadway, TN
Stayed September 8, 2016 to September 12, 2016 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
Beautiful mountain vacation home
We really enjoyed our stay at Over The Rainbow - we would give a 4.5 of 5 start rating. The house is very nice, clean, well-maintained and has beautiful views. After thunderstorms, you could see the valleys fill with clouds and it was clear how the Smoky Mountains got their name. All this, right from our balcony. Kids loved the movie room, and the kitchen had all we needed to prepare dinners for our large group. Mark and Debbie were helpful when we needed sheets for the extra bed. The Internet was slow, but we weren't there for the Internet. Another refrigerator, possibly downstairs, would have been helpful, and some cutting boards in the kitchen. Otherwise we had all we needed for our group to stay comfortably Our only disappointment was our inability to find the caves and waterfalls we understood were on the Over The Rainbow property. We asked about local walks, but never found those caves and waterfalls. It would be good to clarify that in your listing. Thank you for a wonderful stay, we will always look back at our time spent at Over The Rainbow very fondly.
Kelly Liddick
Pennsylvania
Stayed July 23, 2016 to July 31, 2016 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
best cabin ever!
This cabin went above and beyond our expectations . We came to town for our daughters wedding and with multiple people staying there we never felt crowded. The house is as spectacular as the view of the smoky mountains from almost every room! All the wildlife and quiet surroundings make this a wonderful relaxing vacation place, Hope to go back soon!
Lorene Camacho
Belfair, WA
Stayed August 4, 2016 to August 8, 2016 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
best cabin ever!
This cabin went above and beyond our expectations . We came to town for our daughters wedding and with multiple people staying there we never felt crowded. The house is as spectacular as the view of the smoky mountains from almost every room! All the wildlife and quiet surroundings make this a wonderful relaxing vacation place, Hope to go back soon!
Lorene Camacho
Belfair, WA
Stayed August 4, 2016 to August 8, 2016 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
Over the Rainbow - our cabin home for the week
Our family truly enjoyed the beautiful cabin - the views were spectacular, the accommodations very clean and comfortable, and it was an incredible experience for all. We were so close to creeks, hiking trails, pool and without all the traffic. Thank you Mark and Debbie for all your help in making this a trip our family will never forget. Dana and Alan Hoffman and family
Dana Hoffman
Jasper, indiana
Stayed May 28, 2016 to June 5, 2016 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
Gorgeous!
The views from all levels of this cabin were amazing!.. We visit the Smokey Mountains regularly and last year stayed on the Townsend side to escape the traffic and over commercialization. It is peaceful and beautiful in this area. The cabin has everything!. We had a family reunion with plenty of beds and space to spread out. Can't wait to go back!
Susan Biggs
Collierville
Stayed May 17, 2016 to May 23, 2016 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
5 Star cabins!
Beautiful log house with everything to make you feel right at home. We have stayed at some of their other cabins and are never disappointed. The views are breathtaking. We usually take a couple days and just stay at the cabin and enjoy the peace and quiet. Everything is comfortable, clean and well maintained. We come for the views and to get away. We will definitely be back. We saw 5 bear, a coyote and deer and turkey the day we went into the park. Next time we want to bring our adult kids and the grandkids and we will have plenty of room ar a Over the Rainbow!
Bethany Morgan
Grand Ridge, Il
Stayed May 1, 2016 to May 7, 2016 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
Always Wonderful
My family and I always have a wonderful time at this cabin. Always clean and accommodating. We will return later this year, like we have been doing for the past 7 years.
Cordelia D.
Brentwood TN
Stayed March 13, 2016 to March 19, 2016 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
We Love Over the Rainbow
We go to the Smoky Mountians every year with our family. We've stayed in a lot of cabins over the years. We absolutely LOVE Over the Rainbow. This was our 2nd year staying there. The location is perfect. It's right of the main road and the view is amazing!
Jennifer Auer
Jackson, Mo
Stayed February 26, 2016 to March 1, 2016 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
Over the rainbow
Had a great time. Cabin is as described and views are wonderful!
Barbara Gay
Chipley, Fl.
Stayed February 13, 2016 to February 21, 2016 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
Great Weekend Winter Stay
We had a great time in the Over the Rainbow cabin. Great, spacious rooms throughout the cabin. Exceptional, friendly hosts to work with, always able to get a hold of them with any questions concerning the cabin. Will definitely be coming back!! Highly recommend.
Chad Braswell
Bristol, TN
Stayed January 8, 2016 to January 12, 2016 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
Simply Amazing......delivers everything promised and more
We arrived at the Cabin on December 26 for a week long vacation with family and friends. We had never rented through VRBO nor have we ever rented a cabin in this area. We were very skeptical in the process....boy could we not have been more wrong. The cabin was everything that was promised. We had zero issues with the process or the cabin. The cabin delivers the views, the comfort and everything else promised. We traveled there with about 12 people and had plenty of room. We cooked all of our meal in the fully equipped kitchen and had plenty of utensils and plates for everyone. I had looked forward to sleeping in on vacation, but I could not help waking up before the sunrise each day so that I could see it. I must have taken 100 pictures of the sun coming up over the mountains. The kids and the adults enjoyed the game room and movie theatre. We had to buy batteries for the remotes as I think the previous guests took them, but this was not a big deal...and if this was our biggest problem of the trip we could accept that. We spent a lot of time in the cabin and exploring the property. Great for hiking and long walks. The National Park entrance was close by and we had a great time hiking and seeing the water falls. We also did the near by zip lining and mountain roller coasters. We truly had a great time and would not hesitate to rent this cabin again, could not have asked for anything more. Clean, spacious and comfortable.
Nick and Mary Fiorentino
Seminole, FL
Stayed December 27, 2015 to January 3, 2016 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)
WE LOVED IT!!!!
The cabin is great . Plenty of room for everyone. We have made many trips to the area and this cabin has the best view we have ever had. We had a wonderful time . We will be back ! Thanks for sharing your wonderful cabin with our family !!??
Charles Grantham
Midland City, Alabama
Stayed December 23, 2015 to December 28, 2015 (Black Bear Hollow Cabins, Over The Rainbow Cabin)