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A Bear`s Retreat | 3 Bed, 3 Bath

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Gorgeous Sunset View from A Bear`s Retreat

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8205.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • 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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Main Floor Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

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

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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

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

Bryson City

Bryson City is home to this cabin. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Oconaluftee Indian Village are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Mason Mountain Mine and Oaks Gallery. Smokey Mountain Trains Museum and Bryson City Gem Mine are also worth visiting.
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Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 21 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 21 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Island Park - 21 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Nantahala Brewing Company - 22 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 33 min drive - 32.1 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 144 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Guayabitos Mexican Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪La Poblana - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Bear`s Retreat | 3 Bed, 3 Bath pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Bear`s Retreat | 3 Bed, 3 Bath?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Bear`s Retreat | 3 Bed, 3 Bath?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Bear`s Retreat | 3 Bed, 3 Bath located?

Situated in Bryson City, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Pincu Pottery and Tuckasegee River. Fontana Lake and The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Courtney D.

Beautiful cabin and view

Cabin is exactly as described. Well maintained and clean and view is excellent.

10/10 Excellent

Sean S.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

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