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A Bear`s Retreat | 3 Bed, 3 Bath

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Interior
Outdoor spa tub
Dining
Outdoor spa tub
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8205 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Nantahala Brewing Company
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A Bear`s Retreat | 3 Bed, 3 Bath

What a View! Stretch out and take in the pristine mountains before you. Soak in the sparkling hot tub after adventure.

This beautiful mountain top log cabin has an incredible view of the Great Smoky Mountains  Hot tub, pool table and loaded with amenities.  Relax in the hammock on the porch overlooking the magnigicent view. Enjoy evenings around the outdoor fire pit. A Bear's Retreat is the perfect setting for your next mountain vacation.

3 Bedrooms & 3 full Baths: Two king bedrooms on the main floor with ensuite bathrooms.  One King beds upstairs.  In the loft game room there is a queen sleeper sofa. One set of twin bunk beds in the alcove that are suitable for small children.

Important Notice: Road Conditions in the Smoky Mountains
Please be aware that road conditions in the Smoky Mountains can be unpredictable and may change rapidly due to weather. Our cabin’s roads & driveways are either pavement or gravel or both. Depending on the season, you may experience road conditions such as heavy rain washouts, snow, sleet, roads covered in leaves, etc. We highly recommend using a 4WD vehicle to ensure safe travel to your cabin, especially during winter months or inclement weather.
Please Note:
NO REFUNDS will be issued if you are unable to reach your cabin due to road conditions.
We advise checking weather and road conditions prior to your trip to ensure a safe and pleasant journey.
If you have any questions about what to expect, please give our office a call at 828-488-4630.
Your safety is our priority. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Additional Amenities:
• Wireless Internet - Able to stream movies on your devices
• Gas Fireplace
• Streaming Only
• Gas Grill
• Mr Coffee Style Coffee Pot
• Board Games
• Fire Pit

Fully Equipped Kitchen:
• Tea Kettle
• Crock Pot
• Colander
• Rolling Pin
• Electric Hand Mixer
• Toaster
• Rice Cooker

• No landline telephone - cell phone reception tends to be good
• Not Pet Friendly High Allergen environment Owner has pets.
• Not Motorcycle Accessible
• Yes - Internet Access

To ensure you have a comfortable experience, we provide a starter supply of the following items:
Trash Bags
Laundry Detergent
Dishwasher Pods
Paper Towels
Toilet Paper
Toiletries
Coffee
Firewood
Propane for the gas grill
Please note that these supplies are intended to get you started and may not be sufficient for your entire stay. You may need to purchase additional supplies depending on the length of your stay and your usage needs. We suggest you visit the grocery store before arriving at your cabin. Bryson City’s main grocery store, Ingles, closes at 10pm most of the year but may close earlier in the Winter months.

Planning your stay? Here are the distances in time and mileage from A Bear's Retreat to popular attractions:
• Harrah's Cherokee Casino is a 25 minute drive, or 20 miles
• The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad is a 20 minute drive, or 7 miles
• The NOC (Nantahala Outdoor Center) is a 24 minute drive, or 13 miles
• White Water Rafting is  a 20 minute drive, or 10 miles
• Deep Creek in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a 20 minute drive, or 9 miles
• The Visitors Center (Oconaluftee) for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a 35 minute drive, or 20 miles
• The Biltmore Estate is an hour and 20 minute drive, or 70 miles
• Ripley's Aquarium Gatlinburg, TN 1.5 Hours or 51.3 miles
• Alarka Boat Dock 20 Min or 7.9 miles
• Almond Boat Dock 20 Min or 10.7 miles
• Cataloochee Ski Area 59 min or 36.5 miles
• Western Carolina University 40 Min or 29.1 miles
• Tsali Trail Head 24 Min or 14.3 miles
​• Ingles Grocery Store - 23 min - 7.6 miles
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Nantahala National Forest. Features include a hot tub and laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cabin.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 11.8 mi (19 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 19.9 mi (32.1 km) from Harrahs Cherokee Casino
This cabin offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Bryson City cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Great Smokys Cabins Rentals

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,208 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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A Bear`s Retreat | 3 Bed, 3 Bath Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get away

Had trouble finding cabin with address given. Best way to find was from location in VRBO listing, but still needed help from a neighbor to give directions. Otherwise, stay was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful View

Windows covered entire side of home. This offered an awesome view. Plenty of room for family. Three king beds (one in each bedroom). Each bedroom has its own full bath. However, beds were incredibly hard. Pillows very flat. Black mold in corners of tiled shower of master. Very few washcloths. I had to launder cloths everyday to be able to have clean ones. Despite the "howevers", we would return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mountain getaway

Had a great time relaxing in the mountains. The view from the deck and hot tub is amazing! We were blessed with a few great sunsets during our stay. The kids enjoyed playing pool and watching movies on rainy days. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clay G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

The view was magnificent! A little too windy a couple of days to enjoy the porch and hot tub, but a couple days were just perfect. Quite secluded. Definitely would rent this place again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Friends Getaway

We planned this trip after visiting Bryson City once before. We couldn't have planned for better weather and we timed the fall colors just right. The views are breathtaking. The friends made it even more amazing. The amenities are great, there was nothing missed.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

John W.

Great place

Overall very nice property with spectacular views. However, kitchen utensils and silverware were filthy with dried food all over them. Upstairs right hand sink didn’t drain well. Wireless was out 3 of 6 days. Other than those negatives, would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023