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Experience mountain serenity at A Bear's Retreat, Bryson City, NC

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82208 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Bryson City

In Bryson City .You'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and 12 miles (20 km) of Great Smoky Mountains National Park with a stay here. Nantahala National Forest is within half a mile (1 km) and Pincu Pottery is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 15 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 15 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Nantahala Brewing Company - 15 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians - 15 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 31 min drive - 22.0 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 144 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Vallarta Mexican Restaurant - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Experience mountain serenity at A Bear's Retreat, Bryson City, NC

Mountain Top Luxury Cabin with Incredible Views and Hot Tub - 20 Minutes from Rafting

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 magnificent view. Enjoy evenings around the outdoor fire pit. A Bear's Retreat is the perfect setting for your next mountain vacation.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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
  • Deadbolt lock

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.

Events

No events allowed

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
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

940147

Frequently asked questions

How close is Experience mountain serenity at A Bear's Retreat, Bryson City, NC to the airport?

This cabin is 84.9 mi (144-min drive) away from the McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Experience mountain serenity at A Bear's Retreat, Bryson City, NC have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

Does Experience mountain serenity at A Bear's Retreat, Bryson City, NC offer free breakfast?

This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Experience mountain serenity at A Bear's Retreat, Bryson City, NC?

No, there is no casino at this cabin.

What time is check-in at Experience mountain serenity at A Bear's Retreat, Bryson City, NC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Experience mountain serenity at A Bear's Retreat, Bryson City, NC?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does Experience mountain serenity at A Bear's Retreat, Bryson City, NC have a pool?

This cabin does not have a pool.

Does Experience mountain serenity at A Bear's Retreat, Bryson City, NC have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

How close is Experience mountain serenity at A Bear's Retreat, Bryson City, NC to downtown Bryson City?

This cabin is 2.7 mi away from Bryson City.

Experience mountain serenity at A Bear's Retreat, Bryson City, NC Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jack S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay. Wish the pool cues were al broken though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Favorite Family Vacation Cabin

The cabin was beautiful and the view was amazing! I think the view from this cabin was better than most pull-off viewing areas! We used the pool table and hot tub every night and never even turned on the tv! The cabin was hard to find and get to but it was definitely manageable and we’ve all agreed we’d like to come back for another stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

sandra s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Views

Everything was as described. Beautiful views, cabin was nice and comfortable . Everything was provided. The only thing was the bed was hard, so it was not for me, but otherwise I would recommend staying there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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