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our 
accommodations

Our 4 bedroom, 3 bath cabin offers luxurious accommodations for up to 12 people in total. There are two king beds in separate bedrooms, one sofa bed in the living room, one futon in the game room, two full beds in a separate room, and one bunk bed with twin beds in the bunk room. The cabin also features one in-suite bathroom with shower and barrel sink, a full bathroom off the main hallway, and a third bathroom off the indoor pool room.

ARrIVAL & DEPARTURE 
INFORMATION

DIRECTIONS FROM (TYS) MCGHEE TYSON AIRPORT IN ALCOA, TN
NEAR KNOXVILLE, TN

McGhee Tyson Airport

2055 Alcoa Hwy, Alcoa, TN 37701

  • Follow W General Aviation Dr to US-129 N   2 min (0.4 mi)

  • Continue on US-129 N to Knoxville. Take the TN-168 E exit from US-129 N      7 min (5.6 mi)

  • Follow TN-168 E to US-441 S.    9 min (6.6 mi)

  • Follow US-441 S to Pleasant Hill Rd in Sevier County.  20 min (14.2 mi)

  • Take River Divide Rd to Parkway in Pigeon Forge.   11 min (4.7 mi)

  • Turn right onto Parkway.    28 sec (0.1 mi)

  • Continue on Teaster Ln. Drive to Bradford Way.    6 min (2.3 mi)

  • Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto Teaster Ln.   1.8 mi

  • Turn left onto Ridge Rd   0.5 mi

  • EXTREMELY SHARP right turn onto Bradford Way

***WE RECOMMEND YOU MAKE A TURN AROUND & TURN ONTO BRADFORD WAY ON YOUR LEFT AND NOT YOUR RIGHT FOR SAFETY REASONS.

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Our Contact Information.

BLACK BEAR NECESSITIES

LOCATION: THE EXACT ADDRESS WILL BE PROVIDED THE DAY OF GUESTS ARRIVAL IN PIGEON FORGE, TN 37863

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES -- PLEASE USE FOOD CITY OF PIGEON FORGE, TN

CONTACT NUMBER: +1-901-500-9383

EMAIL: INFO@BLACKBEARNECESSITIES.COM

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The TECH
QUESTIONS

LIVING ROOM

WIFI

ROKU TVs

KARAOKE MACHINE

RECORD PLAYER

ELECTRIC FIREPLACE

SMART SCHLAGE DOOR LOCKS

LAUNDRY ROOM

SAMSUNG WASHER AND DRYER

HALLWAY

HONEYWELL THERMOSTAT

KITCHEN

FRIGIDAIRE DISHWASHER

HAMILTON BEACH BLENDER

KEURIG COFFEE MACHINE

GAMEROOM

GAME CONSOLE

GLOW IN THE DARK AIR HOCKEY TABLE

POOL ROOM

THE POOL

PROJECTOR

MINI SPLIT

EXHAUST FAN

THE HOT TUB

Free Wifi

free wifi

As our guest, you are welcome to free wifi brought to you by Xfinity. The router is located in the living room next to the main storage unit.

 

The wifi passcode is featured on a board in the living room. Additionally, a secure email is sent to each guest. If there are any issues with getting on the server, please let us know. If there is a challenge with the network, that may require a check with Xfinity. While, we will take care of this, in the event that you want to know any general questions around the wifi, this is the information for Xfinity.

Contact Information

5132 N Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37918

(800) 934-6489

www.xfinity.com

TV Remote

ROKU TVs

Each room except the bathrooms, laundry room, and outdoor deck, have a SMART TV.

When you turn on the TV, please enter your check out date, so that the TV can wipe your credentials that you may enter.

These televisions are equipped with various apps that you as a guest are responsible for having a streaming subscription to. We do not provide the subscription membership.

All Smart TVs are in guest mode. Please keep all the remotes in a visible location.

KARAOKE 
MACHINE

We use the JYX Karaoke Machine with Two Wireless Microphones, Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Bass/Treble Adjustment, PA System with Remote Control, LED Lights,Supports TF Card/USB, AUX IN, FM, REC,TWS for Party.

To help protect the microphones, we ask that you put a microphone cover over the mic when in use. There are a host of mic covers that can be found in the cabinet under the Black Bear Necessities Karaoke Bar Sign.

 

The instructions for setting up the machine and its use can be found here.

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RECORD PLAYER

We use a Victrola Vintage 3-Speed Bluetooth Portable Suitcase Record Player with Built-in Speakers | Upgraded Turntable Audio Sound| Includes Extra Stylus | Turquoise, Model Number: VSC-550BT-TQ in the cabin. 

We do not supply a vinyl record for guests. Guests can bring their own music, or tap into the bluetooth. 

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ELECTRIC FIREPLACE

Paw Paws Cabin features an electric fireplace. You can turn this on during your stay. Please use these instructions if you have any questions on how to work the fireplace.

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Digital Security System

SMART SCHLAGE ENCODE LOCK

We want our guests to feel safe. 

We are using a highly digital and secure lock. You will receive an email and text message with your digital code. It is important to not share this code with anyone.If there is an issue with the front door, you can enter the kitchen door with the same code. The pool room door also has the same code.

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WASHER & DRYER

With our washer, there is a specific tray that you use. You pull out the tray and pour in the detergent. The tray sits underneath the back of the washer inside the washing machine. 

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HONEYWELL THERMOSTAT

PLEASE DO NOT ADJUST THE TEMPERATURE PAST 75 DEGREES

Our thermostat is a wifi enabled thermostat. We have it set via remote access and will adjust where needed.

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KITCHEN
APPLIANCES

We have a few different appliances that you can use, and may have questions about. 

Make sure you load all of your dishes in the dishwasher. 

We provide a few starter coffee pods, but that is it.

GAME CONSOLE

DO NOT TURN THE ARCADE GAME OFF!!

DO NOT TURN THE ARCADE TV COMPONENT OFF!!

 

HOW IT WORKS

 

SELECT GAME MODE:
Press A button to select.


EXIT GAME MODE:
Press A button to select exit game mode.
[MENU]:press [MENU·PAUSE] button will show pause menu; [START
+COIN]:hold P1
start button and insert coin will exit game.

AUTO EXIT:
Press A button to select. AFTER 3 MINUTES/will exit game if no playing over 3
minutes;
OFF/this function will be closed.

Game Over Screen

GLOW IN THE DARK AIR HOCKEY TABLE

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AIR HOCKEY

TABLE

INSTRUCTIONS

The power on switch is on the air hockey table closest to the wall. It has to be turned on, in order to be played. The air hockey table may be unplugged, in which case you have to plug it in. 

To keep score, there is a START / STOP button on the score board. You press that button to start the score keeping during your game. 

The game ends when a player gets 7 goals.

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The Pool

Our pool is the heart of enjoyment for children and adults. Do not eat food in the pool, as it will mess up the chemical balance of the pool. If you drop something in the pool, please pick it up and put it in the trash. 

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PROJECTOR

THIS HAS A REMOTE, BUT CAN AND NEEDS TO BE USED WITH A SMART DEVICE TO STREAM AND PROJECT USING THE BLUETOOTH

You can use our wifi in the pool room to watch your favorite movies and more. There is a drop down projector screen, but you likely can just project onto the wall with a better effect.

It's also great at night, and better to see on the wall.

Warm Tips for You:

  1. Please make sure that both the projector and your phone are connected to the same WiFi of your home;

  2. Please keep the projector on the "waiting for projection" page before using the mobile phone to project the screen!

  3. Open the screen mirroring function of the mobile phone and select the corresponding projector model to connect.

  4. Due to HDCP copyright issues, Netflix / Disney / Hulu / Amazon prime prohibits playing movies directly from most projectors on the market, so when you need to watch Netflix/ Hulu/ Disney, and so on these video sites, the manufacturer recommends the use of an Amazon Fire TV Stick/ Roku/ Chromecast to connect to the projector. <Guests can find this in the remote control holder as of 10.9.2023>

REMOTE CONTROLS

  • There is a FIREStick provided for the projector as well

  • Do not submerge the remote control in water

  • Do not put the remote control near a fire or in hot places

  • Do not use old and new batteries together in the remote control

  • Please point the remote control at the IR receiver

 

Enjoy Your Movie Night!

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Our MINISPLIT

Our pool room is equipped with a DAIKIN 18,000 BTU 17 SEER Wall-Mounted Ductless Mini-Split A/C unit. This mini split also has a built in dehumidifier. Please do not touch the remote which is on the wall. If there is a lot of condensation, please contact your host. The room temperature should be the same as the pool temperature, which sits at 82 degrees Fahrenheit. When the room temperature and the pool temperature are not aligned, this causes a build up of moisture in the room. Please use the screen to the sliding door if you want to ensure that there is air circulating through the pool room. Also you can use the exhaust fan in the room. Instructions on the exhaust fan for the pool room are listed below separately.

EXHAUST FAN

The exhaust fan can be used for cooling down the pool room, but it also has a bluetooth component that you can use to tap into the built in speaker for music, the latest news, or whatever you want to stream from your phone or mobile device with bluetooth capabilities. 

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THE HOT TUB

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Be careful opening up the hot tub. You want to make sure your fingers are not in the corners of the lid, which folds out. 

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ACCESS THE HOT TUB DISCONNECT

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THE DISCONNECT

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