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Bear Pause cabin, ideally located between Blowing Rock and Boone!

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Living area
Aerial view
Property grounds
Home is accessed via 30+ steps from parking area.
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Blowing Rock, NC
  • Appalachian Ski Mtn.
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Tweetsie Railroad
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • The Blowing Rock
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Bear Pause cabin, ideally located between Blowing Rock and Boone!


Centrally located between Boone and Blowing Rock, Bear Pause Cabin is perfect for all seasons! Bear Pause is a 3 bedroom/2 bathroom log cabin that will accommodate 9 people. On the main level there is an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, two bedrooms, bathroom, and eat in kitchen. Enjoy the wood burning fireplace while watching a movie or while cooking in the fully equipped kitchen. On the main level there are 2 bedrooms, one with a queen bed and the other bedroom with 1 twin over twin bunk and 1 twin over full bunk. The master suite is upstairs with an electric fireplace and a private newly remodeled bathroom. Some of the other features for this home include: Central heat and A/C, bamboo flooring in living room, open floor plan, wood burning fireplace, gas grill on upper deck, hot tub on lower deck and beautiful mountain views! Ski Mountain Cabin is located within walking distance of Appalachian Ski Mountain, 2 miles from Tanger Outlets, 3.5 miles from Tweetsie Railroad, and 2 miles from Blue Ridge Parkway entrance. So after a long day of hiking, skiing, shopping, and sightseeing, come back to Bear Pause and take advantage of the mountain views while relaxing in the hot tub or having a glass of wine on the upper deck.
****** Bear Pause Cabin is accessed via 30+ exterior steps. See image for details.

Property manager

Dayna Dunkle

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Blowing Rock

Located in Blowing Rock, this cabin is in the mountains. Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Grandfather Mountain. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Blowing Rock Auditorium or Holmes Convocation Center.
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Blowing Rock, NC

What's nearby

  • Appalachian Ski Mtn. - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mystery Hill - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Tweetsie Railroad - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Appalachian State University - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • The Blowing Rock - 10 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cookout - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Come Back Shack - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pepper's Restaurant and Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Pause cabin, ideally located between Blowing Rock and Boone! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bear Pause cabin, ideally located between Blowing Rock and Boone!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Pause cabin, ideally located between Blowing Rock and Boone!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bear Pause cabin, ideally located between Blowing Rock and Boone! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Appalachian Ski Mtn. and Moses H. Cone Memorial Park. Hayes Performing Arts Center is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard E.

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

Birthday Weekend

We came up to visit our Daughter at App State for her Birthday. The cabin is in a great location right between Boone and Blowing Rock. We enjoyed the hot tub and the back deck. The cabin was very cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin F.

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

Great location at App Mountain

Our Girl Scout troop enjoyed our stay at this property. So close to the mountain for skiing. We enjoyed the hot tub, fire place, and the bunk room so that the girls could all bunk together as a group.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria T.

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

Great experience

We loved the house! Very cozy and comfortable! We will love to rent it again for a longer stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanda S.

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

Great Weekend for Stay

The Bear Pause is a wonderful cabin. My best friend and I were able to have a great relaxing time to just sit and reminisce. The hot tub was perfect and I would recommend this cabin to everyone. Can’t wait to book it again for my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

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

Mountains

Great location, we had a great trip!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Can't get a better location

I travel to Boone 3-4 times per year and I have yet to visit a property that has great views and is as easily accessible, yet this one checks both boxes. And being so close to both Boone and Blowing Rock means there is plenty to do within a very short drive. Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniele R.

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

Nice getaway in the mountains

Wonderful visit. House has everything you need. Great location. Dayna was very helpful and responsive with any questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

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

Close to the slopes

Nice, cozy place. Perfect for the 5 of us. A min drive to the slopes. Really enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C., Raleigh, NC

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

Great Weekend Spot

Our family of four stayed here for a weekend trip to Grandfather Mountain. The property was clean and had everything we needed. We enjoyed the view, the fire pit, and the hot tub. A nice location for a relaxing weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

BARBARA K., Orlando, FL

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

Great view from deck!

The best part about the house is the view off the back deck. It was stunning and the sun never really hit the porch so we were always in the shade. We spent hours outside. I did think the kitchen needed better lighting. It was pretty dark in there.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

shawn t.

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

Great stay

Everything was great and close to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

JOHN C.

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

Mountain getaway

Cozy, rustic, mountain cabin getaway with splendid views of the mountain range. Literally down the road from the App Mtn Ski resort. Appealed to the entire family with nearby towns of Boone and Blowing Rock. Had a great spring excursion and Dayna, our host, was very accomodating in arranging the schedule to fit. Thank you for a lifetime of memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Perfect Place for a Getaway

Amazing location, close to town and ski runs. Beautiful view from the deck. We enjoyed the fire pit and the hot tub nearly every evening. Super quiet and peaceful, we felt like we were the only ones enjoying this area of the mountain. Kitchen is well stocked, beds super comfy and the TV was easy to operate. We appreciated the holiday decorations and the complimentary firewood. We will be back again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Devona M., Tuscaloosa, AL

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

Cozy, clean cabin.

Very nice clean cabin with all amenities provided. Communication with owner was excellent and very quick responses. The only negative is limited parking on side of main road and only being able to leave one bag of trash. This makes it difficult if cooking meals in cabin. And of the course the stairs getting down to cabin which we were aware of before booking.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Exceptional mountain cabin

Our family had a fabulous Christmas staying at Bear Pause. The cabin was clean, and cozy. Everything we needed was there for a weekend . The master bedroom was amazing. Hot tub perfect! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Lovely stay at Bear Pause

Our booking crossed two owners as the property changed hands during our reservation and both owners, previous and new, couldn't of been nicer to work with. The cabin is in a perfect location if you are skiing App Mtn - walking distance to the entrance which allowed us to do lunch and dinner at the cabin between ski runs - and close to other town attractions including Blowing Rock, Sugar/Beech Mtn, and shopping. The cabin is nicely equipped and decorated (extra special touches for Christmas) and had everything we needed for a family ski trip getaway. Communication with the owner was easy, pleasant, and quick and we will definitely be back for our next trip to Blowing Rock! Thank you for sharing your home with us - we had a lovely stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

kevin h.

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

A great Thanksgiving

We had an awesome vacation this past Thanksgiving, The cabin was a ton of fun. It was super clean and cozy, and a great layout for a family. The cabin was well stocked, and while the kitchen is small, we were able to cook our entire traditional Thanksgiving feast. And lastly, the views are amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christina B., Winston Salem NC

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

Wonderful Stay!

Beautiful cabin with amazing views! Had a great time in Blowing Rock in this cabin. Everything was very clean and had plenty of cookware and supplies. The view from the back deck is awesome. My favorite part was sitting out in the deck in the rockers drinking coffee looking at the beautiful views!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bess C.

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

Great weekend stay

This property is in a great location and has really beautiful views off the back deck. Very comfortable cabin and cute decor! We enjoyed our stay very much!

10/10 Excellent

Josh M.

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

Sick!!!

Wow, what a cabin. It was very clean and organized. There was obviously attention to detail as well in terms of decorating. What a wonderful host too! She was super helpful and friendly ever encounter I had. I would 10/10 recommend this place. The hot tub and fire place just are icing on the cake as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brittany P.

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

Great little get away

The property owner Dayna was truly a wonderful host. She made it very easy to check in and kept all lines of communication open. This was a special trip because I asked my partner of 5 and a half years to marry me and we were accommodated perfectly! I recommend this property to anyone who needs a nice little get away with a great view a wonderful property owner. THANKS AGAIN DAYNA!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Margarita a.

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

Excellent weekend getaway!

Went with a group of friends for the weekend. This cabin had everything we wanted! Very clean and spacious. Absolutely loved the hot tub with a fantastic view of the mountains!!! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Janice T.

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

Wonderful cabin!

Great cabin in great location, comfortable. Loved the hot tub. Host responded immediately when needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deanna L.

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

Lovely get-away

This house had everything we needed for a quiet retreat with one other couple and our 3 "tween" sons. With COVID, we cooked all our meals here and spent a lot of time on the back porch or in the hot tub, and the boys played ball and air hockey in the basement and watched movies. We went for some hikes but largely just enjoyed the mini-retreat.

6/10 Okay

Toby F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Ski Cabin

Overall, we found the place to be cozy, location was excellent and the master bedroom was comfortable along with the master bath. The place needs maintenance for sure and the upstairs tv didn't work. There were "things" left by prior renters, i.e., a knife, and other odd items, that would be a hazard to children. The grass should have been cut and the kitchen was not fully equipped, i.e., no sponge, knives were very dull. One of the shades was broken ( master bath ) so we couldn't raise/lower it. If you don't mind that the place needs updating and maintenance, it serves well for space and location. The stairs going to/from parking area was not a problem heading in/out, but dragging suitcases etc would be a challenge for those who are not fit, or for someone elderly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Dayna Dunkle

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Languages:

English