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

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Living area
Exterior
Outdoor spa tub
Living area
Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8134.7 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Newland, NC
  • Linville Falls Visitor Center
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Linville Caverns
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Linville Gorge Wilderness Area
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Living room 1

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

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.

Property manager

Candi Hollar
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Newland

Located in Newland, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Grandfather Mountain and Pisgah National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Steele Creek Park and Campground and Mountainside Wine.
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Newland, NC

What's nearby

  • Linville Falls Winery - 16 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Linville Falls Visitor Center - 19 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Linville Caverns - 21 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Linville Gorge Wilderness Area - 29 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Wiseman's View - 31 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Louise's Rock House Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Los Arcoiris Mexican Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Italian Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lowery's Barbeque Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Loaves and Fishes Restaurant - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sitting Bear Cottage in Gingercake Acres on the east side of Linville Gorge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sitting Bear Cottage in Gingercake Acres on the east side of Linville Gorge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sitting Bear Cottage in Gingercake Acres on the east side of Linville Gorge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sitting Bear Cottage in Gingercake Acres on the east side of Linville Gorge located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Pisgah National Forest and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Linville River. Hawksbill Mountain and Jonas Ridge Snow Tubing are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frankie S.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Travis S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

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

Just perfect!

Quiet and peaceful within easy commute to everything the area has to offer. The cottage is well-appointed and comfortable. The GSD (dog) especially loved the visit!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mindy G.

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

Great stay!

We had a wonderful stay at Sitting Bear Cottage! It was a very comfortable stay and great for our family with small children. The location was great and we even enjoyed a few inches of snow. I would stay at this cottage again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

April M., Lillington , North Carolina

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

It was a nice place to stay .

Okay there were a few things that could be changed The stove every time I tried to cook something the smoke alarm would go off . Also the bathroom in the master bedroom. You can barely get in the bathroom. Also refrigerator is in the basement But overall it was good. Thank you April
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward G., Cold Spring, KY

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

Fall hiking trip

The cottage was perfect for us. There is a nice trail not far from the house. We enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub each day after several wilderness hikes. Beds were comfortable and kitchen nicely equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M., Brentwood, TN

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

Great stay - would definitely recommend

We enjoyed our time at Sitting Bear cabin. It had everything we needed plus a great location. It is close to many great hikes. We cooked most of our meals during our stay, and the kitchen was well supplied. We enjoyed the large fire pit. The hot tub was great. Very clean. We would definitely return for a future stay at this cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judi T., Overland Park, KS

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

Wonderful secluded cabin

Great
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Ashlee A.

Liked: Check-in, location

Lack in cleanliness, snake in the house!

Cleanliness was not thorough. Spilled food in the refrigerator, dried food on the oven mittens. Shams were ripped on queen bed, and the sheets are very poor quality, we had to go out and buy sheets. Grass was very long, couch was VERY uncomfortable. It caused neck pain. The shower in the master bed is very poorly designed and makes showering uncomfortable and awkward, as well as the toilet room. The main reason why we will not return to this property is because a snake came into the house thru the fireplace, while we were relaxing one evening. I immediately notified the owner and as of yet I have not received a reply. The cabin is dog friendly, WiFi is good, and the property manager did respond quickly to any questions I had. However, the owners never addressed or apologized for the snake incident. My mom is extremely scared of snakes so the experience with the snake put a huge damper on our trip. I can’t recommend this property due to the lack of being throughly clean (attention to details) and having a snake come into the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

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

Sitting Bear

The cabin was lovely. A great location to many nearby attractions. Cabin was spacey with a well stocked kitchen and plenty of hot water for bathing. We enjoyed the rustic surrounds and large yard space with fire pit. Beds were comfortable and living area was spacious. Easy check in and check out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

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

Very nice

We enjoyed it thoroughly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Billy W.

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

Mountain Cottage

We had a wonderful time. Loved the privacy. Hot tub was great and we enjoyed the fireplace and the outdoor fire pit. We would definitely come back here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B N.

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

Great Thanksgivings get away

This was a great property and close to a lot of places.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gregg H.

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

Gem

One of the only places that welcomed our dogs,which for us is like our children.Loved every moment we were there,property was perfect in every way,Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

joe o.

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

Nice cabin. Beautiful location

Very close to many breathtaking hikes!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chloe H.

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

Very quaint and private

I absolutely love this property and the house. If I need a rental in the area again I will definitely be staying here. There’s so many cute little touches make the property amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Candi Hollar

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Languages:

English, French

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests