BEAR PAUSE RETREAT/STEPS TO PKWY/WITH INDOOR POOL, Gatlinburg

The apartment sits in a top-rated area of Gatlinburg, within easy walking distance of the main shopping and dining strip. Ober Gatlinburg is 3 minutes away on foot, and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies is about 1 km. Several restaurants - including Salty Bear Raw Bar, Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que, and Big Daddy's Pizzeria - are within a 5-minute walk, and Crockett's Breakfast Camp and The Melting Pot are about 0.5 km. For day trips, Dolly Parton's Stampede is 11 km away and Dollywood 14 km. McGhee Tyson Airport is 70 km. The location works well for travellers who prefer to park once and explore on foot.

The bedroom has one king bed, and the living room contains a queen sleeper sofa plus two twin rollaway beds - though the living area becomes tight with all four extra beds folded out. The apartment is on the second floor with lift access. The bathroom has both a bath and a shower. The full kitchen includes a stovetop, refrigerator, microwave, cookware, and utensils. A balcony offers mountain views, and the living area includes cable TV and carpeted flooring. The unit is also equipped with air conditioning, a washing machine, and a dryer. The property is an older condo complex but is well-maintained and clean, offering more space than a standard hotel room.

The apartment kitchen is stocked with cookware, dishes, and utensils - ideal for preparing meals and avoiding dining out every night. For eating out, the area offers several restaurants within 0.3-0.5 km: Salty Bear Raw Bar for seafood, Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que for barbecue, Big Daddy's Pizzeria, Sidewalk Cafe at Ober Gatlinburg, Back Street Etc, and Cherokee Grill. Breakfast options include Crockett's Breakfast Camp (0.5 km). A vending machine for drinks and snacks is also available on site.

The indoor pool is open year-round from 10:00 to 22:00 and is heated - popular with families and a practical option during cooler weather. The outdoor pool operates seasonally, with a fence around it, a shallow end, and sun loungers and beach chairs. There is no hot tub. For guests wanting more activity, the surrounding area offers hiking, cycling, skiing (off-site), a golf course within 3 km, mini golf, walking tours, and a water park.