We had an incredible stay at Bear Paws! The cabin was very nice, almost exactly what we were looking for. (We didn't need the second bedroom)
We dealt with some weather issues both checking in and out, but Neil was wonderful to work with. We were able to check in just before the snow really started, and then had to stay an extra night because of being snowed in! In all the times I've visited Gatlinburg, this was the first time we've gotten multiple snows that kept us in.
The bridge entry is very cool. Nice kitchen, most of the essentials for dishes. Do bring your own food necessities, mainly all that was stocked for cooking was some oil and a few spices I think. But that's normal.
We didn't really use the breakfast nook, but it's nice and cozy. The room layout of the living room/den area was a little strange, but we moved a couch around a little to line up with the fireplace and TV and it was perfect. Speaking of the fireplaces, they all have a timer on the side of the chimney to control the fire. You don't have to touch the gas knob on the logs.
The bedrooms upstairs are both huge, very comfortable beds. The room on the right had a stiffer mattress, the left that we stayed in had a pretty soft mattress, perfect for my wife. The pool table in the left bedroom was fun. We didn't use any of the video game systems.
The bathroom with jetted tub was nice. I'm 6'5", so having a place to stretch out and soak was nice. Word of warning, the wooden door inset in the rock wall over the tub opens. My wife didn't realize this and leaned on that portion getting out of the tub, it opened, she fell. Just a little scrape thankfully, but it's a big step in and out so be aware.
The hot tub on the front deck was nice. Mostly a secluded view, it doesn't feel like you are being watched or could have conversations with the neighbors like some places I've seen. Very relaxing and easy to cover/uncover.
Overall we had a great stay. We didn't have great luck with delivery from Uber or pizza places, but that may have been the weather. We mostly cooked for ourselves, and to go out is only 15 minutes to downtown Gatlinburg and only about 20 to Pigeon Forge. We can't wait to come stay at Bear Paws again!