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Cozy Bear Lodge on top of Casey's Mountain! - Great Location!!

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view of the lodge at dusk
view of the lodge from the driveway
welcome sign at driveway entrance
Foyer
Living room with electric fireplace, pull-out sofa, and TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Whittier, NC
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

bear bedroom

1 Queen Bed

elk bedroom

1 Queen Bed

private loft

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

lower level bathroom

Toilet

main level bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Bear Lodge on top of Casey's Mountain! - Great Location!!

Welcome to Cozy Bear Lodge where you can relax and enjoy the mountains!

The lodge is located within 20 minutes to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park entrance and conveniently located right off of the Great Smoky Mountain Expressway, which leads to Bryson City, Sylva, Waynesville, and Lake Junaluska! With Cherokee being the next town over, you can enjoy the Native American culture of the arts, stores, restaurants, and Harrah's Casino!

Enjoy the rocking chairs, cook on the grill, or rest in the hot tub on the back deck, or play checkers in the cozy corner of the living room or sit around the electric fireplace and watch a movie! Head down to the lower level and play foosball, ping pong, practice your putting, or play a boardgame!

The lodge has two bedrooms, each with a queen bed, and a private loft with two twin beds. There is a full bathroom on the main level and a half bathroom on the lower level. Also on the lower level is a washer and dryer if you need.

Cozy Bear is the top most property on Casey's Mountain, so enjoy some privacy being surrounded by trees! There is also a winter mountain view to enjoy from the large windows in the living room and dining area!

Due to being close to the expressway and having all the local places easily accessible, you may hear some traffic noises while enjoying the deck. You might also be able to hear the steam train go by on the tracks that run along the Tuckasegee River!

We hope that we can make your stay in the western Carolina mountains as enjoyable as it has been for us!

A few additional items:
-We have a 12 cup drip coffee maker.
-Sheets and towels are provided for your use.

*Please note that 4-wheel drive is needed to get up the mountain during times of snow on the ground.

Property manager

Bobby
Premier Host

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Whittier

Located in Whittier, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Nantahala National Forest, while Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Oconaluftee Indian Village are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Whittier, NC

What's nearby

  • Sequoyah National Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 13 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Oconaluftee Indian Village - 14 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama - 14 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 134 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Granny's Kitchen - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪SoundBytes - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Brio Restaurant Group - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Bear Lodge on top of Casey's Mountain! - Great Location!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Bear Lodge on top of Casey's Mountain! - Great Location!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Bear Lodge on top of Casey's Mountain! - Great Location!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Bear Lodge on top of Casey's Mountain! - Great Location!! located?

This family-friendly Whittier holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Tuckasegee River. Sequoyah National Golf Club is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 106 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Bear

This place was great! Great amenities, location, and views! We really enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub while seeing the beautiful scenery.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a wonderful time and the cabin was perfect!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain Dream

We were amazed & loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

We had a pleasant stay for 4 days here. It was clean, well-appointed, and conveniently close to all the major destinations in the area. Great place overall!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lariza V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect. Just perfect.

The views were amazing and home was spotless! The privacy was unexpected and getting to the cabin was easier than I thought. (During snow season I would definitely recommend a truck.) Perfect place for a couple or small family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

S C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Weekend

We had a great trip, kids ages between 9-15, with lots to do! Great location to the outdoor activities and plenty to do in the house too. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jdaprice79@yahoo.com p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We really enjoyed the views and coziness of the house. We had a great time and enjoyed the hot tud over looking the mountains
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place super clean and beautiful!

Place has amazing views! It was very clean and property owner was very responsive! I highly recommend this place! I would definitely book again if I was in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Break time

This is the third time that we have stayed at this cabin. It is a perfect little home to get away and relax.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

melvia m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect long term stay

For what we needed long term we could not ask for a better host, property manager and home
Stayed 164 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Later Summer/Early Fall Getaway

Was happy to return back to the property for the second time! Love this place! The hot tub and area was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Mountain Vacay

Awesome accommodations, great location. Loved the hot tub and the flexibility to be able to cook or go into town for dinner. It is a smaller town so not alot of dinner options but if your looking for a home town feel like we were it was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to getaway

Very comfortable and very clean. I absolutely loved this place. It was stocked with everything we needed. The views were amazing. Would plan a return trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Great view
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome!

Amazing place with everything you need. Definitely recommend to everyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trudy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

Cozy, clean, beautiful cabin located close to Smokey Mountain attractions. Great communication. Overall wonderful place to relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Polar Express Weekend

Our original booking had to cancel the day before we were supposed to leave and we were so happy this property was available! It was perfect for our family. Many wonderful amenities and close to all the attractions. The kids had their own spaces and the hot tub was awesome. Would definitely consider staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous

It was amazingly beautiful!! Our family had a wonderful time!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding!

Our stay at Cozy Bear Cabin was just perfect. Their attention to detail is above and beyond and made our stay super enjoyable. Especially loved the game room! Proximity to area attractions is a plus. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teri H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy bear lodge

We had a fantastic time! The home was cozy, clean, with exceptionally comfortable beds and quality sheets. I would certainly recommend this to everyone
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Third Time

This was my third time staying at the Cozy Bear and it was amazing as always. There is nothing more relaxing than watching the sunrise over the mountains from the deck with a cup of coffee.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Mountain Getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the Cozy Bear Cabin. Bobby and Jackie were so helpful and responsive and provided ideas of places/things to do in town. We loved the bear decor throughout the cabin. The views were amazing; we loved the rocking chairs and hot tub. The kitchen was well equipped for meals. Our kids loved the game room and movies. We will definitely recommend this cabin and hope to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candace M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and comfortable near many points of interest

We had a great time at this house. The layout of the house makes it easy to use the kitchen while hanging out with people in the living room. We enjoyed the nice deck and hot tub surrounded by trees. The host responded quickly to any questions. We enjoyed trips to Cherokee, Bryson City, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and Nantahala National Forest. Mingo Falls in Cherokee was especially pretty. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet cabin

We had a group of 4 ladies celebrating a birthday. The cabin was perfect for us since everyone had their own bed, comfortable TV seating, and a place in the hot tub! Cabin was decorated very nicely and very clean. We ate all our meals in, but it was close to plenty of restaurants if desired. Very close to Cherokee and the national park, also to Bryson City and Dillsboro. Really enjoyed the deck and the hot tub. Owners provided good directions and instructions. We would definitely return to the Cozy Bear Cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darla A., Roanoke Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The property is wonderful!

The Accommodations at Cozy Bear Lodge we’re even better than described. The owner communicated very well. Location, Location,Location! This location is a great base when wanting to explore the area! Bryson City is quaint, the produce markets in the area are full of variety and Cherokee has it’s charms. Family time where in the cabin or hiking trails was quality. We highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

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Hosted by Bobby

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