Sitting Bear Cottage in Gingercake Acres on the east side of Linville Gorge

Hosted by Flying Squirrel Cottages, Sitting Bear Cottage is nestled in the thick rhododendrons on the east edge of Linville Gorge Wilderness Area.
The cottage has 4 bedrooms:
1 - king bed
1 - queen bed
1 - full bed
2 - twin beds in loft

The master suite has a private deck off the room and there is a beautiful new sunroom and deck addition on the front of the cottage.

The high speed internet works great for working remotely or streaming your favorite entertainment services.
The 3 parking areas can easily accommodate 4 vehicles.

After a day of hiking, enjoy a nice soak in the outside covered hot tub!

We’re an owner-managed house, and everything you’ll experience here was made with love! Feel free to contact us using Airbnb messaging for questions. While you won’t see us in person, we’re happy to be of your assistance. By choosing to stay at our home, you’re making a local decision that impacts our lives! Thank you!

Hike directly from the house for incredible views at Sitting Bear or down into Linville Gorge on Brushy Ridge Trail. Incredible backcountry mountain biking can be experienced from the house, same for great road cycling with the infamous 181 climb. The Blue Ridge Parkway is less than five miles away and you are about 20 minutes from the Banner Elk ski slopes.

You’ll have full access to the cottage!
There is a security camera at the exterior of the front door that is only accessed if a problem occurs.

Our cabin is located in the acclaimed Pisgah National Forest, just a walk away from Linville Gorge, Table Rock, Wilson Creek and many other stunning natural features.

Enjoy a fully refurbished cabin with high views of the mountains surrounding the home! You’ll stay at the welcoming Gingercake Acres neighborhood, with easy access to great adventures including: hiking, biking, rock climbing, backpacking, and fishing.

The house design was inspired by our travels to the Alps of France. Wood touches throughout the cottage make it warm and welcoming.

Be sure to spark up the indoor fireplace when you arrive! The panoramic windows allow for a great view of the forest as the sun rises and sets. Create lasting memories while sitting with friends and family outside at the fire pit, gazing at the unobstructed view of the night sky with almost no light pollution!

Inside the house, you’ll find three bedrooms and a loft, In addition to the comfortable mattresses, we provide extra blankets and amenities for a great night of sleep.

The main area comfortably holds a group, with a great common space that links the kitchen, living, & sun room that transitions out to a nice size deck. The living room has a wood burning fireplace. The kitchen is fully appointed, with a full gas stove, oven, large sink, and morning appliances. Outside, seating is provided on the deck with a great view of the surrounding mountains and sky.

We’re happy to provide you the most exclusive cabin the the Linville and Wilson Creek region of North Carolina. In addition to the fore mentioned amenities, we offer several additions to enhance your stay. Linens and Towels are provided. Need to wash clothes? Washing and drying appliance set is provided. A stock of movies are available for your leisure enjoyment.
We ask that you limit to 2 pets in this cottage.

Due to a large increase in booking volume and the cleaning process our team adheres to requiring the full turnover window, early checkin or late checkout aren't possible.

Get ready to plan, because your next adventure starts here!

During the winter months snow accumulates on the roads, they are maintained however during or right after a storm they can be slippery until salted. Please plan to drive a front wheel or 4 wheel drive vehicle.

Our hot tub is serviced weekly by a certified technician. The hot tub is generally in very good condition for our guests to enjoy. Periodically our cleaning team or a guest will find the tub needing service in between the weekly service visits. (Typically, this happens when a prior guest does not follow our spa guide and the water becomes discolored, low on water, etc.)
Our technician lives in the area and can come to service the spa within 24hrs. For this reason, we cannot guarantee or warrant the condition of the spa.

As a guest of this cottage, you'll find a spa tub and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Newland cottage is smoke free.