From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Courtney D.
26 Mar 2025
Entire cabin
Experience mountain serenity at A Bear's Retreat, Bryson City, NC
Photo gallery for Experience mountain serenity at A Bear's Retreat, Bryson City, NC
An arcade/games room, laundry facilities and a hot tub are just a few of the amenities provided at Experience mountain serenity at A Bear's Retreat, Bryson City, NC. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Hot tub
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
Add dates for prices
About this property
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.
Similar properties
Altitude with Gratitude
Whittier
Altitude with Gratitude
Whittier
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 48 reviews
9.4
Exceptional
48 reviews
About the area
Located in Bryson City, this cabin is in the mountains. Smoky Mountain Country Club and Cooper Creek Trout Farm & Pond are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum. Bryson City Gem Mine and Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail are also worth visiting. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hunting nearby. Visit our Bryson City travel guide
View more Cabin rentals in Bryson City
Bryson City, NC
What's nearby
Nantahala National Forest1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad16 min drive - 9.8 miles
Great Smoky Mountains National Park20 min drive - 12.7 miles
Harrahs Cherokee Casino30 min drive - 23.6 miles- Smokey Mountain Trains Museum16 min drive - 9.8 miles
Getting around
- Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS)144 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's18 min drive
- Bryson City Brewing20 min drive
- Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits18 min drive
- McDonald's18 min drive
- Arby's18 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Experience mountain serenity at A Bear's Retreat, Bryson City, NC pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Experience mountain serenity at A Bear's Retreat, Bryson City, NC?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Experience mountain serenity at A Bear's Retreat, Bryson City, NC?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Experience mountain serenity at A Bear's Retreat, Bryson City, NC located?
Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Pincu Pottery. Tuckasegee River and Fontana Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Have a question?
BetaBetaGet instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
Reviews
Experience mountain serenity at A Bear's Retreat, Bryson City, NC Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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 informationOpens in a new window
9.2
Cleanliness
10
Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
10 - Excellent
7
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 11 reviews
8 - Good
4
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
6 - Okay
0
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
4 - Poor
0
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews
2 - Terrible
0
Reviews
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Clay G.
29 Feb 2024
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
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Steve M.
2 Apr 2024
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
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Julie J.
3 Nov 2023
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
Verified review
8/10 Good
Julie S.
29 Jun 2024
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
Verified review
8/10 Good
Jack S.
16 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. Wish the pool cues were al broken though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
sandra s.
12 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Abigail Z.
27 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Sean S.
22 Jul 2024
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
Verified review
8/10 Good
John W.
7 May 2023
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
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Trevor G.
20 Jul 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view from the porch was unbelievable, the pictures don’t do it justice. We stayed here during the 4th of July and could see fireworks from 3 different areas in the mountain range. This was the perfect place to escape for our mountain weekend. Hot tub, grill, and pool table worked great and were a hit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026