Is Dancing Bear Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this lodge allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Dancing Bear Lodge?

As of Dec 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dancing Bear Lodge on Dec 28, 2025 start from $196.03, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dancing Bear Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dancing Bear Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 50.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Dancing Bear Lodge located?

Situated in the mountains, this lodge is within 3 mi (5 km) of The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum, Dark Island Swinging Bridge, and Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail. Townsend Visitor Center and Laurel Valley Golf Course are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Dancing Bear Lodge Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steven

May 11, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful place. Great location to the Smokey mountains. Had my first tick encounter, other than that a great stay in the area!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Jun 14, 2025

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Such a cozy place. The staff were very flexible and helpful. The amenities provided were essential for a family on a road trip.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Nov 26, 2023

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Excellent property, quiet, breakfast was amazing!!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Mar 23, 2025

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Amy and Debbie at front desk was amazing really great customers service went above beyond great service

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Apr 21, 2025

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We will be back again

The villa was clean and very comfortable. It had a beautiful tiled shower. The Bistro had delicious food and we were provided breakfast each day at the onsite coffee house. It had very good food and pastries and coffee drinks.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

deborah

Nov 24, 2024

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Everyone that worked there was so friendly and helpful. Loved the area ,the cabins were lovely And The food was fantastic

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Aug 25, 2023

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Beautiful location and friendly staff

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Jun 2, 2024

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Cabins are very nice with nice views.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Sep 2, 2024

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A little pricey compared to the others places in the area but the grounds are beautiful and the cabin was cozy. It was nice to walk down to the restaurants and coffee shop.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Feb 25, 2024

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Best restaurant in the mountains

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Feb 12, 2024

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Love this place!

Absolutely love this property! Always clean and comfortable, all cabins are very private.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Apr 12, 2024

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Secluded but convenient location

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Nov 13, 2023

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What a beautiful property. Quiet, serene and the cabin was perfectly furnished. Our stay will be a lasting memory!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Mar 27, 2024

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Beautiful area, property...amazing stay

This is a one of a kind, top tier cabin and property. The bistro was OUT of this world! You WILL SPEND A LOT dining there, but every cent is worth it. The cabins are beautiful, romantic, and every single detail is well thought out. We will be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vijay

Nov 14, 2023

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We were very happy that we chose to stay in the Townsend - which was quieter and less chaotic than the Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge, during our visit to the Smoky Mountains NP. The Dancing Bear Lodge was perfect for us in terms of location and facilities. The cabin was clean and comfortable. Loved the free breakfast options that included artisanal egg sandwiches, rolls and was surprised with the great coffee!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Apr 2, 2024

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Fantastic!

Our family of 3 spent 3 nights at Dancing Bear Lodge in one of the duplex cabins, and also ate at the restaurant 3 nights in a row. It was absolutely fantastic in every way, from the welcome basket in the cabin to s'mores by the fire pit after dinner. The breakfasts down the hill at the cafe are also outstanding. If we come back to the SMNP area, this is where we will stay again, no question.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

May 8, 2024

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Enjoyed our stay at Dancing Bear Lodge

I only have one small complaint about our stay at Dancing Bear Lodge - the mattress needs replacing (it felt like falling in a hole). Everything else was wonderful - clean, comfortable, welcoming, attractive. Loved welcome basket and lots of towels. Setting is lovely and nice comp'd breakfast at Apple Valley Cafe. Would gladly stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Jun 16, 2024

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We were surprised how the individual units were tucked away on a quiet road in the woods. Our unit met our expectations and more. Porch off the back looked into the woods. Dinner at the bistro was wonderful. We had salmon and fried oysters. It is a Fabulous property.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Jun 6, 2024

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Our cabin was fabulous from the gift basket, robes, pillow to beds, great pillows clean coffee, Crane in the fridge. I would recommend 10

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Nov 22, 2023

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From the moment I stepped into the reception area, I was greeted with a smile, friendliness & helpfulness. We were given room keys, map and breakfast coupons and told about the four dining options available through the resort. The room was great-modern, bistro table & chairs, reading chair, kitchenette with dishes and silverware, comfortable queen bed and a big shower. Spent some time in the rocking chair on the back porch watching two playful squirrels! We ate at the resort’s pizza restaurant, The Dancing Bean, and Apple Valley Cafe twice. Food was good and service was outstanding! Next time we’ll book a reservation at the Dancing Bear Bistro and a villa with a fireplace!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Branch

Mar 27, 2024

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This is an excellent place to stay for a visit to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The park entrance is only a few minutes away, with quick access to Cades Cove. The cabins are named after certain sites in the Smokies. We stayed in the “Abrams Falls” double king loft cabin. The entire cabin was very clean and the grounds were well-maintained. At the entrance to the premises, there is the Dancing Bean coffee shop, plus a family restaurant, an outdoor store, and a gift shop all right there. The cabins are up the hill, and a high end bistro in the middle of the cabins (we did not get to try the bistro). Each cabin has its own parking. There are walking trails on the property. The staff was very welcoming, helpful, and informative about the area. Our only regret was that we didn’t stay longer.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Feb 24, 2024

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Favorite cabins in the Smokies

Dancing Bear is my favorite peaceful place in the Smokies. The fireplace in the cabin is warm and cozy with lots of firewood readily available close by. The cabin is well equipped and has a fabulous hot tub on the back porch. There is not a speck of dust anywhere in the cabin. The Apple Cafe’ is convenient to the cabins and there is a nice welcoming basket of trail food in the room. Having coffee at the Dancing Bean is a must and a dinner at the first class restaurant, Appalachian Bistro. I have never had a bad meal there. The fire pit is a great spot for a dessert of s’mores after dinner. A great getaway from the noise of city life. Especially nice in the winter. A prime spot if you prefer peace over the amusements of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. It’s not very far to either of these if you get the urge to visit these spots though. Yes! Both my husband and I ( and our two furkids) are fans of the Dancing Bear.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Galina

Jun 2, 2024

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The property/cabin was in a great location (not far from anything). Their were plenty of restaurants near by and all kinds as well.This Cabin was pet friendly which made me happy and could not find a petsitter at the last minute. I took my dog with me and plenty of places accepted him with outdoor seating with no issues. My only issue for the Dancing Bear lodge Cabin which was located near the restaurant was there was no parking space available when I had returned from my evening adventures. I had a very tough time finding a parking spot when I had returned back to the cabin very tired. There were supposed to be signs up for spaces reserving spots for both of those cabins but no one seems to be paying attention to them! Space is limited and it is a very small parking lot as well. I went to cades cove (saw a least 2 sets of bears with cubs) , saw some waterfalls and went shopping.Overall, I'm glad I picked this place and would recommend it to friends and family!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Dec 30, 2023

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For the most part, we loved our stay here. However, we found that the cabin wasn't completely spic and span and feel that for the money we paid, it certainly should have been. More importantly, the shower is extremely difficult to manage--you have to get completely in the shower to turn it on and then move extremely quickly to get away from the cold water. The floor of the shower does get slippery and my husband fell and bruised himself pretty badly. This was in the LeConte cabin. I did notify management of the situation and, although the woman I spoke with was extremely nice, she showed no concern for my husband. On the other hand, she did indicate that they might look into making changes to the shower setup so that no one else has the same problem. On the brighter side. the cabin had everything we needed, was extremely comfortable, the restaurant is fabulous and the location near Cade's Cove can't be beat.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

James

Nov 13, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The property was quiet and the coffee shop Bean had excellent drinks and we appreciated the gluten free option for a pastry. The fire pit was lovely. The bistro was a nice dining experience, however the chef was not willing to work with my husband for his several food allergies. Instead of the server going back and forth to ask options, the chef coming out himself to discuss it would have been more in keeping with our experiences with other fine dining restaurants. Having gluten free cornbread was appreciated but the only entree he could have was a burger with no bun and plain veggie. Not up to par. If the chef would have created a simple sauce without onions for the chicken, shrimp or pork chop, then the dining experience would have been better. The pear salad was very good. The cabin itself was not clean enough. There were cobwebs in the corners and in the shower. Mold in the shower grout. The hand towel hanging up wasn’t clean it had makeup mark on it. The sponge under the kitchen sink was not new but used. The towels in the kitchen need replacing. Why oven mitts with no oven? Overall the cleanliness was not up to our expectations. Otherwise, it was a very enjoyable visit. The front desk employees were so helpful and had our room ready early. They had great recommendations for us. The cabin appeared to need a very deep cleaning to have made this a great accommodation.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

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