Title: Bear Hug Cabin - Perfect Mountain Retreat for Two! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Bear Hug Cabin - Perfect Mountain Retreat for Two! Cabin in Bryson City with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71710000/71704200/71704132/cfe7cb0d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71710000/71704200/71704132/af39c7d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71710000/71704200/71704132/1ce6dd4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71710000/71704200/71704132/6352093c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71710000/71704200/71704132/c886fb51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched on a secluded hillside, Bear Hug Cabin offers the perfect retreat for couples. Enjoy romantic dinners al fresco with a gas grill and picnic table or relax in the hot tub shaded by trees. The covered porch features lovely wicker furniture to sip morning coffee while taking in the surrounding mountains. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire cabin 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Parking available - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Bear Hug Cabin - Perfect Mountain Retreat for Two! Seize the good life at Bear Hug Cabin. Away from it all, this cozy escape is truly 2 Miles from the Road to Nowhere. Find the Perfect Couple's Getaway at Bear Hug Cabin. This one bedroom/one bath cabin with walk-in shower is ten minutes North of Bryson City and just outside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. With 2300' Elevation on pristine hillside and secluded by trees, Bear Hug Cabin has everything you need to stay in for the weekend. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 400 square feet ## Similar properties ![Individually decorated, individually furnished, rollaway beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2760000/2759000/2758950/b633077f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nantahala Cabins Bryson City - Hot tub - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking included 9.0 Wonderful 108 reviews £207 includes taxes & fees 9 Nov - 10 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=2758950&PinnedHotelID=2758950&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103940000/103933400/103933349/3134fd91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy 1-Bedroom Cabin Little Goldies Bryson City - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 6.0 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=103933349&PinnedHotelID=103933349&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108890000/108882400/108882391/d84c710c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Horton House Bryson City NC Bryson City - Hot tub - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=108882391&PinnedHotelID=108882391&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71650000/71642700/71642610/c6bcb870.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Whistling Holler Cabins "Jessie's Patch" Bryson City - Hot tub - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=71642610&PinnedHotelID=71642610&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22240000/22233800/22233770/37c8faba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Serenity - Free Railroad Tours +Serene Forest Cabin+ Relaxing, Secluded Hot Tub Bryson City - Hot tub - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 9.2 Wonderful 40 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=22233770&PinnedHotelID=22233770&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71710000/71704300/71704236/3e4dd9d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Escape to the serene Creekside Hideaway! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 940163 ## About the area Bryson City is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Oconaluftee Visitor Center, while Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and The Cottage Craftsman are cultural highlights. Smokey Mountain Trains Museum and Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail are also worth visiting. [Visit our Bryson City travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bryson-City.dx83988) [View more Cabin rentals in Bryson City](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bryson-City-Cabins.d83988-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.46183%2C-83.47216&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=iZp44BYgCCMFsimgMgHzfn9SY-Q=) Bryson City, NC ### What's nearby - Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles - Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles - Nantahala Brewing Company - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles - The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles - Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 26 min drive - 18.1 miles ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive - ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬9 min drive - ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬9 min drive - ‪Vallarta Mexican Restaurant - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bear Hug Cabin - Perfect Mountain Retreat for Two! pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Bear Hug Cabin - Perfect Mountain Retreat for Two!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Bear Hug Cabin - Perfect Mountain Retreat for Two!? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Bear Hug Cabin - Perfect Mountain Retreat for Two! located? > Situated in Bryson City, this cabin is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians. Nantahala Brewing Company and The Cottage Craftsman are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Bear Hug Cabin - Perfect Mountain Retreat for Two! Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 7 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shelly W. 12 May 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay The road to the cabin needs to be fixed. It was very difficult to get to the cabin. Other than that it was beautiful!!! ##### Shelly W. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff K. 29 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful, relaxing weekend! The Bear Hug Cabin is up in a Beautiful location, feels very isolated and peaceful but still only a quick drive away from town. We really enjoyed our stay and loved to just sit back and relax on the deck and enjoy the surroundings. Very nicely decorated inside and was the perfect place to stay for a relaxing getaway in the mountains! ##### Jeff K. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wayne P. 8 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Anniversary Trip Cozy little cabin. Beautiful views! 4 X 4 needed, the road up the mountain is a little scary, but worth it for the view. We had a great relaxing stay. Was disappointed with shower (it was quite small and the spray hose was not in good working order), however we made due. Loved the views most of all! ##### Wayne P. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Maureen M. 12 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little cabin Exactly as advertised. You have to drive carefully to get up the mtn so 1st time is better during the day. Cabin was clean and very comfortable. ##### Maureen M. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Jessica P. 12 Apr 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little remote cabin Cabin was perfect for my partner and I and our senior dogs. View is beautiful. Made use of the deck, fire pit, and 2 person hot tub. Kitchen, living space, bathroom are fairly minimal but it was what we were expecting. We also really loved being closer to Bryson City, found it much more appealing to visit than Gatlinburg. ##### Jessica P. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 14 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication #### Bear Hug Hot tub in picture is not one at property. Loved the seclusion but the .7 mile drive on the gravel road was a minus.Road definitely needs attention. Overall great place for a romantic . ##### Verified traveller Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Jessie S. 30 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Cabin Nice little cabin, enjoyed the covered porch in the rain, can't beat that sound. Bed was comfy. The hot tub was nice - may need a new cover soon current one is tearing in the middle (also only one of the large jets seemed to be working). The view was ok but some of the little trees are growing fast and blocking out the mountains. Loved how close we were to town yet far enough away to be secluded! ##### Jessie S. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ken W. 29 Nov 2024 #### Bear Hug Really disappointed that the hot tub wasn’t already on and ready to use. Debris floating in hot tub. Also, then couldn’t get it to remain constant temperature and the jets not working correctly. Would like to stay at Bear Hug again but afraid of the hot tub concerns. ##### Ken W. ### 8/10 Good #### Tony S. 1 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### good Hot tub not working all other good ##### Tony S. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Johnathon P. 18 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Great small cabin, sketchy road Cabin was great. Small but clean and comfy. Hot tub was great. Road is mentioned that 4x4 or AWD is needed. For sure this is the case. Owner / other property owners need to fix the washed out portion of road before someone goes off the side of the mountain. I have a lifted 4runner and it was no issue to drive in the ditch to avoid the break away edge of the road. If someone cannot move over far enough due to clearance or poor decisions (like at night for a late arrival) the road edge looks to be ready to give way. My car or minivan would not have made it up the hill. ##### Johnathon P. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jeanine H. 10 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in #### Weekend/Train Ride Booking and communication prior to arrival was great. The road leading to cabin is extremely rough, and luckily we didn’t meet another car. Be aware, it is steep, rocky and one lane. Cabin decore is very outdated, the vinyl couch uncomfortable and cold. No extra blankets were provided, recommend bringing a few. The hotbtub was nothing like the photo --it's the size of a bathtub and is in need of improvements. No extra towels are provided so if you plan on tubbing bring towels. No firewood is provided and when I asked hosts, they said check a local gas station. There was only 1 roll of toilet paper, so I left the 4pack I bought for next guests, as no more was provided when I asked. Overall, we spent the little time we were there outside. Cabin could be darling with updated improvements. ##### Jeanine H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Fran F. 25 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relax in the Smokies! Rough road up the mountain but cute cabin with everything needed for a quiet getaway ##### Fran F. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### daniel a. 21 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Cabin It was a beautiful cabin with a spectacular view. Just be careful going up the mountain driveway. definitely you would prefer to have an all wheel drive vehicle at the very least ##### daniel a. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Timothy T. 27 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication Disliked: Location #### Not what you’d expect The road to the cabin is rough, highly suggest 4x4. The hot tub was super small, was dirty and the jets didn’t work, was not the hot tub in the photo. Neighbors dogs barked the whole time at all hours and some random guy showed up during our stay to work on the cabin. We had booked for 5 nights and only stayed 4 so we lost out on $$$. It was hard to shower due to the layout, I kept opening the shower door rinsing my hair. The cabin itself is clean and small, perfect for 2 people. Other than that, I would not recommend until they fix the issues with the road and the hot tub. ##### Timothy T. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### KENNETH D. 23 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 23rd anniversary We wanted to get away for our 23rd anniversary and we loved it . Can't wait to go again. ##### KENNETH D. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Don B. 16 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very cozy and comfortable, great view Everything was great,but was worried about any other vehicle on driveway while coming in or out. ##### Don B. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert H. 5 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy Loved the location, as described. You really do want a 4WD, or all wheel drive. Could use better signage to the cabin, but the property manager sent a young man out to help us find the property. We arrived after dark so the directions provided didn't help as there were landmarks such as green roof that we couldn't see. Morning sunrises were pretty awesome sitting on the porch drinking coffee. Not the properties fault, but a neighbor down the hill had dogs that barked a lot. I think they were full-time residents. Cabin had all the items you would need to make the stay comfortable and relaxing. We would stay there again. ##### Robert H. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022