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Dancing Bears Cabin in the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains offers a serene retreat amidst nature. Roast marshmallows over the fire pit, enjoy al fresco dining with mountain views, and cozy up by the fireplace. Explore two pristine lakes, hiking trails and picnic areas within Gateway Mountain.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61450 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Dancing Bears Cabin | Breathtaking Sunrise Mountain Views!

  • Located within Gateway Mountain, a 3,000-acre nature preserve and gated community, this charming, custom log cabin is constructed entirely from natural materials, with no sheetrock, paint, or carpet. Your perfect mountain retreat awaits at Dancing Bears Cabin! Nestled on a tranquil 6-acre property in the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, wake up to stunning sunrises over rolling peaks, as this mountainside log cabin reveals a new horizon masterpiece with each season.

    About the Home
    • Well-equipped kitchen with dishwasher and drip-style coffee maker
    • Dining area with seating for 6
    • Living room with comfortable seating, a dedicated workspace, and Dish TV
    • Covered deck with rocking chairs and outdoor dining, overlooking beautiful mountain views
    • Open-air outdoor dining area and park-style charcoal grill

    Where to Unwind
    • Primary bedroom with king-size bed and en suite bathroom with walk-in shower
    • Bedroom with twin-size bed and twin-size bunk bed
    • Bedroom with queen-size bed and twin-size bunk bed; a full bathroom, with bathtub and shower combination, can be accessed from the hallway

    Where to Explore
    • Nearest Gas, Sunoco | 12 minutes
    • Hillman Brewing, Downtown Old Fort | 14 minutes
    • Nearest Grocery, Dove's Morning Fresh Market | 16 minutes
    • Catawba Falls Trail Head | 21 minutes
    • Downtown Black Mountain | 24 minutes
    • The Biltmore Estate | 40 minutes
    • Downtown Asheville | 45 minutes
    • Want to enjoy more of a stay-cation, without leaving the gates of Gateway Mountain? Be sure to check out the community's very own amenities like the floating dock on Lake George, hiking trails, and gorgeous waterfalls!

    Important to Note: The driveway is steep, but paved. During the colder winter months (from December through March), icy and/or snowy road conditions and delayed snowplow operations are possible within the development. We strongly recommend AWD or 4WD vehicles and travel insurance throughout the year, but especially for those staying in the Gateway Mountain development during the winter months. No parking is allowed on roadways or at gate entrances. No RVs, boat trailers, camping trailers, or trailers of any kind are permitted in the Gateway Mountain Community.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking 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: 1,450 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. 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 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, 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.

About the area

Located in Old Fort, this cabin is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chimney Rock State Park and CMLC Florence Nature Preserve, while Mountain Gateway Museum and Old Fort Railroad Museum are cultural highlights. Chimney Rock Gemstone Mine and Chimney Rock Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Old Fort travel guide
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Old Fort, NC

What's nearby

  • Mountain Gateway Museum
    Mountain Gateway Museum
    12 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Chimney Rock State Park
    Chimney Rock State Park
    18 min drive - 14.5 miles
  • Waterfall Park
    6 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Old Fort Railroad Museum
    12 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Arrowhead Monument
    12 min drive - 9.1 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
    55 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    13 min drive
  • Victory @ Rumbling Bald Resort
    30 min drive
  • Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure
    28 min drive
  • Hardee's
    13 min drive
  • Legends on the Lake
    28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dancing Bears Cabin | Breathtaking Sunrise Mountain Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dancing Bears Cabin | Breathtaking Sunrise Mountain Views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dancing Bears Cabin | Breathtaking Sunrise Mountain Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dancing Bears Cabin | Breathtaking Sunrise Mountain Views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dancing Bears Cabin | Breathtaking Sunrise Mountain Views! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Waterfall Park and within 9 miles (15 km) of Mountain Gateway Museum and Arrowhead Monument. Old Fort Railroad Museum and Lake Lure are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Dancing Bears Cabin | Breathtaking Sunrise Mountain Views! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptionally clean, well-stocked cabin with a million dollar view!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MJ T.

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

Nice cabin getaway

Nice cabin, private, clean, gorgeous view! Property manager very responsive and helpful. Waterfalls in development beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Bridgette H.

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

Dancing Bears - Old Fort

The cabin was great! It was a little remote but was easy to access. Beautiful views, quiet evenings and mornings with just the occasional noise of cars leaving the community. Initially the entry code did not work. It took several tries and about 10 minutes and suddenly the lock took the code and everything was fine. The town of Old Fort was cute but was very small and really had only one restaurant for dinner, Hillman Beer! It was fabulous! We brought our own hummingbird feeder and they found it quickly. We enjoyed watching them come while sitting in the deck. We were sure to bring it in whenever we left the cabin so it didn’t entice the bears and other wildlife to venture close to the cabin. The towns of Marion and Black Mountain were very close and both had cute shops and good restaurants. As long as you don’t mind curvy mountain roads and having a lot of piece and quiet, you’ll enjoy your stay at this cabin!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

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

Great time in the mountains!

We fully enjoyed our time at Dancing Bear Cabin. Very nice cabin and conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

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

Dancing Bear

Impressive views and quiet, exactly what we were wanting to experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was advertised exactly how it was in person.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

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

Memories made at Dancing Bears Cabin

We took our two grandchildren for the weekend and had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

wonderful weekend get-away!

awesome view from front porch rocking chairs! clean and well kept, had all the luxuries of home!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander T.

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

Awesome New Year celebration!

Our overall experience was great, everyone enjoyed the stay and didn't want to leave. The property was spacious, clean, and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bert M.

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

Winter getaway

This year we decided to go to North Carolina al for our Yearly winter vacation..We found Dancing Bears and were not disappointed, it was just as advertised, away from it all but not too far ..The management team was great and was there to answer any questions we had.Would definitely go back and would recommend it for anyone thinking of taking a trip to the area
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Ann B.

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

Peaceful

Such a relaxing and beautiful view! We explored so much and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Whitney R.

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

Nice cabin

We came up for a short weekend getaway. View is great, nice seclusion. Would highly recommend taking the neighborhood hiking trail, beautiful views of waterfalls
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MIchelle Y.

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

Relaxing

We had a wonderful time and got nice relaxation and quality time together.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful relaxing time

We had a wonderful and relaxing time. The cabin was immaculate and grey beard was terrific to deal with. We hope to be back. The view was the absolute best!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip M.

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

Great place for a family stay!

Great place for a family stay! Definitely check out the waterfall park within Gateway. Amazing! Ample space for our small family. The only constructive feedback is related to the charcoal grills, which are in need of repair. Overall great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Dancing Bears Cabin

Compact but perfect for our family of five, beautiful setting with long range Mountain views - and we actually saw 2 bears entering the woods beyond the fence next to the property, they were not dancing but seemed very content!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave C.

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

Spectacular View

All good, great place that exceeded the pictures on the website. Well equipped kitchen & rest of the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

Beautiful views and home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful, well kept cabin! Loved the views and beautiful setting. There isn’t a lot nearby, but it’s tranquil and so peaceful.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie J.

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

Beautiful and cozy!!

We had everything we needed and more! Thanks for a great experience! We loved the Christmas tree! Got a scary but awesome visit with a huge Black bear right up to the door!!! Thanks for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim J.

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

Labor Day retreat

Great time at Dancing Bears cabin in Old Fort NC. Location and cabin were perfect for our long weekend. The cabin is spacious and well appointed. Not recommended if icy roads could be a factor due to driveway slope. But views are spectacular and we even saw a black bear across the fence!! Recommended for all.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert G.

Beautiful Mountain top Home

A group of us from work stayed here while riding motorcycles in the Little Switzerland area. It provided the perfect place for us all to stay and rest up. There was plenty of beds and it was very quite and relaxing so we could wind down and rest up after a long hard day of riding. The best part was all of us sitting around the fire at the end of day trading stories. Everything was provided for us and the owners were very friendly and helpful. I would love bring my family back here and enjoy this beautiful home.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lynn and Bruce W.

Mountain getaway

We had such a great, relaxing time at this house! It is a lovely, clean, well-furnished and well-equipped cabin! We were very comfortable, and it was just perfect for a little retreat! We were delighted to be able to bring our golden retriever -- who also had a great time! Lots of nice long walks! We all loved it! We love the layout of the house. It would be a perfect place to take our grown kids -- and their kids. We would highly recommend this house to anyone wanting to "get away from it all" and enjoy some time to relax and hike.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

Amazing cabin

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had the most amazing vacation in the mountains and can't wait to return. The cabin was very clean, comfortable and beautiful. We loved sitting on the front porch looking at the mountain view. We did have a problem with the coffee maker, but, we bought one and left for the next guests to enjoy. This was the best vacation we have had in a very long time!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wesley S.

Weekend getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family had a wonderful time. Better than I imagined. We did excursions for 2 of the days to Ashville and Chimney Rock both of which the kids (5&8 y/0) and my wife and I had wonderful time. I am already thinking of visiting again and using same cabin as I appreciated it being in gated community and very well maintained and enough outside that I could keep my 2 boys busy.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wess B.

Gateway Mountain April 2018

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was the 5th rental we have used at GM and turned out to be the best! Greybeard rental staff was great and communicated regularly providing all needed information and much more. We would stay in this log home again. The only challenge is the slow internet and one bar cellular reception.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018