Smoky Mountain Golden Cabins Guestbook
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Relaxing stay
My family and I recently stayed at Bear Mountain and had a very relaxing time at the cabin and Townsend area. We really appreciated the secluded setting of Bear Mountain and the friendly staff that made out trip worry free. We look forward to returning in the future.
Amy Tucker
Chatham,VA
Stayed June 21, 2015 to June 27, 2015 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Bear Mountain )
Great Vacation at Black Bear Hollow Cabins
We and our friends had a wonderful time at the cabins. The cabin was attractive, clean, easy to get to and very comfortable. The location was great, very close to the Pigeon Forge Gatlinburg area with all the tourist places to go. But was still close enough to the Smoky Mountains. You can be as busy as you want with shows, shopping, eating, rides and Dolly World or you can put your feet up and totally relax. Plus we found the people in the area to be friendly and hospitable. It is a great place to bring the grandkids. We are already making plans to return next summer with the WHOLE family. And did I mention so many places to eat and eat and eat. This was the best vacation my husband and I have had in many years
Susan Burton
Ocala, Florida
Stayed June 22, 2015 to June 28, 2015 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Bear Cave )
Still coming back for 15 years.
We have been staying at Black Bear Hollow for 15 years. We have made many memories here. We have stayed at every cabin in the hollow at some point. Bear Creek is our favorite but all of the cabins are awesome. The cabins are immaculate. The hollow offers the peaceful setting that we need. My kids are almost grown now and have been coming here since they can remember. They still ask to come to Mr. Mark's cabins. It is a great family retreat!! See yall Soon!!!
Karla Pickering
mobile Alabama
Stayed July 1, 2015 to July 7, 2015 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Bear Creek )
Best people to work with!
We have stayed at Black Bear Hollow twice now and have had a great experience both times. The last time we had a miscommunication and ended up in the wrong cabin and Mark was extremely quick and responsive to remedy the situation. We will definitely be back. Not only because of the cabins but because they are great people to work with which is hard to find.
Chris Kovacek
columbus, oh
Stayed July 10, 2015 to July 12, 2015 
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 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Bear Cave )
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 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Bear Mountain )
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 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Bears Den )
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 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Bear Cave )
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 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Bear Cave )
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 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Bear Mountain )
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 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Smokey Mountain Memories )
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 cabin!!
Sonya Argo
McMinnville
Stayed September 3, 2015 to September 7, 2015 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Bear Cave )
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, Bear Cave )
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, Bear Ridge )
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, Bear Cave )
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 22, 2015 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Bear Mountain )
Peaceful Cabin
We all enjoyed our stay at the Bear Ridge very much. The cabin is a one level which 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 the 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 for a wonderful place to stay!
David & Charlotte Mace
Florence, Ms
Stayed September 19, 2015 to September 25, 2015 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Bear Ridge )
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, Bear Ridge )
Black Bear Mountain Cabin
We definitely 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
Stayed October 1, 2015 to October 6, 2015 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Bear Mountain )
Great cabin!! We will be back
This is a great cabin with seclusion but not too far from the attractions. It is super clean and affordable
Jason Merritt
Stayed October 6, 2015 to October 9, 2015 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Bear Mountain )
Great Fall Vacation
Black Bear Hollow Cabins is the only cabins my family has stayed at for the last 8!years. Every cabin is well cared for and the owners are amazing. I've stayed in the majority of the choices of cabins and have never been disappointed. This stay was no exception, everything was great!
Kevin & Melissa Shelton
Pikeville, TN
Stayed October 18, 2015 to October 26, 2015 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Bears Den )
Foxes in the Woods
No, we didn't see any foxes, but since our last name is Fox, we were "Foxes in the Woods" and loved every minute at the Bear Cave. It was the perfect place for the two of us and allowed us a quiet and comfortable place to unwind and enjoy the fall colors in the Smoky Mountains. The location was perfect for visiting Cades Cove and for exploring several of the trails near by. We hope to come back again and enjoy God's creation.
Bob and Judy Fox
Ft. Pierce, Florida
Stayed October 23, 2015 to October 25, 2015 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Bear Cave )
great cabin
We have stayed at this cabin before.so my wife insisted on the black bear hollow creek cabin.it is a super cabin .very comfortable and everything functions and we can't wait to visit again.
Richard CAMERON
knoxvill, tn
Stayed October 12, 2015 to October 17, 2015 
Black bear Ridge Great Stay !!!
Loved our stay. This cabin has so much to offer. Plenty of room in this beautiful cabin. Very clean and comfortable. We will definitely be back again next year.
Randy Schubert
Lena Il.
Stayed September 27, 2015 to October 4, 2015 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Bear Ridge )
No better cabins ANYWHERE!!!
This was our third time to stay at Black Bear Hollow Cabins and it NEVER disappoints! There are other places to stay mountainside that are closer to where we live but we will continue to make the trek to Townsend Tennessee because of the uniqueness of Black Bear Hollow. We love the fact that its gated and the cabins are extremely private, yet minutes from town. Many other places feel overcrowded with cabins stacked one after another, whereas Black Bear Hollow feels like we have the mountain all to ourselves! The views, amenities, and cleanliness are topnotch. From the first time I spoke with Mark over the phone 3 years ago, I felt our comfort and satisfaction were important. Because of this, we chose to try the cabins, and now, well, no need to ever stay anywhere else! See you in 2016 Black Bear Hollow!
Lisa Mitchell
Leesburg, Florida
Stayed October 30, 2015 to November 3, 2015 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Bear Creek )
Bear Ridge getaway
Thanks so much for the use of your cabin, Bear Ridge! It was the perfect house for my brother and I. He was planning on just a weekend in the mountains by himself but I told him I wanted to come so we rented this cabin. We had an enjoyable stay and everything was just perfect! Once again, thanks for the use of this fine cabin!
Donna Balinger
Lewisburg, TN
Stayed October 30, 2015 to November 3, 2015 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Bear Ridge )
Wonderful cabin, we will be back!
Bear Creek cabin was very clean and just as you see in the picture, perfect for just the husband and I. We have already planned our next trip.
KATIE VINSON
Midland, MI
Stayed November 8, 2015 to November 15, 2015 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Bear Creek )
Beautiful Cabin
Our stay was amazing. The cabin was so warm and pleasant. We will be back very soon.
Teresa Sills
Smithfield, NC
Stayed November 13, 2015 to November 16, 2015 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Bear Ridge )
Smoky Mountain Memories:)
Perfect name for the Perfect cabin....We really enjoyed the relaxed environment and quiet setting, not to mention the Beautiful View! The cabin was very Roomy and Nicely decorated and furnished, while still providing that Comfortable Cozy Atmosphere we were looking for!!! We definitely made some Smoky Mountain Memories here! And the location couldn't have been better.... close to Everything that's Fun!!! Thanks Danny for takin care of us!! We will be back Soon!!
Jack Brazeal
Franklin, Ga.
Stayed November 17, 2015 to November 21, 2015 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Smokey Mountain Memories )
Awesome Cabin
I highly recommend staying at Bear Creek. The cabin is beautiful, secluded, yet easy to access and secure. It was clean and had everything you'll need for a great stay! The owners are great people and have made the cabin look and feel like home away from home. You'll enjoy it!
Mark Metz
Ida, MI
Stayed November 17, 2015 to November 22, 2015 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Bear Creek )
AWESOME !!
My husband and I stayed at Black Bear Hollow Cabins Bear Cave for our honeymoon Nov 13 thru 21st . We absolutely loved the cabin . We loved the seclusion and privacy . The cabin was cozy and very clean . I absolutely fell in love with it. It was everything I expected . We have already booked another week for 2016. We have no desire to try any other cabins . This is our mountain getaway destination !! I am very pleased to give a 5 star rating . I can not wait for our next trip !
Tammy Miller
Sylacauga ,AL
Stayed November 13, 2015 to November 22, 2015 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Bear Cave )
Peaceful and private, we loved it!
We truly enjoyed our recent stay in your lovely cabin, Bear Creek. The location is serene and beautiful, it was wonderful to just sit in the swing or rockers and soak in the beautiful view and watch the falling leaves. I love the black bear décor, and all of the details that made the cabin a home away from home. We grilled steaks on the deck one night, and everything we needed was right there at hand. We enjoyed the restaurants and shops nearby as well. The beds are super comfortable, and everything was sparkling clean! We usually camp when we come to the Smokies, but I think we'll make it a tradition at least once a year to stay in one of your cabins for a totally relaxing retreat, and we look forward to having other family members join us there! Thanks for the hospitality!
Jo Ann Grissom
Prattville, Alabama
Stayed November 14, 2015 to November 18, 2015 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Bear Creek )
I can't wait to go back!
Absolutely LOVED this cabin and all of the decor! You can tell that the owners really put their heart into making your stay enjoyable! I can't wait to stay there again! Thanks so much!
Lora Brown
Huntington, Wv
Stayed December 4, 2015 to December 7, 2015 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Bear Creek )
Great
We had a great trip loved the cabin n the quiet surrounding especially the gate closing off the road
Dale Hughes
Baker Florida
Stayed December 10, 2015 to December 18, 2015 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Bear Cave )
Love Black Bear Hollow Rentals!
We have been renting cabins in the Smokies for about 12 years. A few years ago we found Black Bear Hollow Cabins. Always clean and well maintained. if there is any issue, they respond very quickly. We will keep returning
Carol Cadenhead
Huntsville, Al
Stayed December 13, 2015 to December 20, 2015 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Bear Creek )
We Keep Coming Back!
This was our second stay in Bear Cave & it was just as great as the first time. The cabin is perfect for just the two of us and gives us a chance to unwind from the usual hassles of living and working. Cant wait till our next stay! Gregg & Tracie
Gregory Howell
Pendleton, Indiana
Stayed December 20, 2015 to December 29, 2015 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Bear Cave )
absolutely wonderful!
From the moment i spoke to the owners on the phone i was impressed. Very helpful and courteous. Our family had a wonderful time staying in the cabins. they are close enough to town but far enough away to feel secluded. Very clean and beautiful. It was a perfect vacation and we didnt want ti leave. We can't wait to bring our extended family with us next year to stay even longer! I highly recommend staying at any of the Black Bear Hollow cabins you will not be sorry!
Kim Beasley
Tampa
Stayed December 27, 2015 to January 1, 2016 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Bear Ridge )
Great cabin
A perfect cabin for a winter getaway! My wife and I had a wonderful time enjoying the peaceful surrounding, and the hot tub of course!
Wade Keifer
Cincinnati
Stayed January 20, 2016 to January 25, 2016 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Bear Creek )
Home away from Home!
We've stayed at Bear Mountain so often over the years that we consider it a "Home away from Home." Nice cabin, well maintained, secluded AND well away from the crowds! Very peaceful place that we are always sad to leaave. The Keelings
Kerry Keeling
Hoover, AL
Stayed January 23, 2016 to January 31, 2016 (Paradise Ridge Cabin Rentals, Bear Mountain )
Beautiful cabin
This cabin was beautiful and spacious. It was very clean and well maintained. The owners were very hospitable and made sure our stay was lovely. I would recommend this company to any wanting to stay in the area.
Hope Taylor
Maryville, TN
Stayed January 22, 2016 to January 26, 2016 (Smoky Mountain Golden Cabins, Family Memories cabin )