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Bear Ridge Cabin. HOT TUB Just Added!! Cozy & Secluded. Close to Highlands, NC.

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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Scaly Mountain, NC

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bear Ridge Cabin. HOT TUB Just Added!! Cozy & Secluded. Close to Highlands, NC.

*New* HOT TUB Just Installed!

COOL MOUNTAIN SUMMER IS HERE! Bear Ridge Cabin is a cozy & secluded cabin, near Highlands, NC. Elevation 3881 feet. Enjoy easy access to/from FL & GA. Comes with your own peaceful waterfall. Everything you need is right at your fingertips. Enjoy a full 15 acres of cool mountain air. Some of the natural features include streams, waterfall, trout fishing & trails. All on the property. Maybe you just want cozy to up inside & play games with your family? Bear Ridge Cabin has those too. PRICED LOW TO RENT this summer! Enjoy Upscale Highlands, NC without paying upscale prices!

SPACE:
Come enjoy a full twnety acres of cool mountain living. The secluded and private home has two bedrooms, brand new bathroom, full kitchen, dining, living room with a pull out sofa, screened in porch with a hot tub and huge deck. It has everything you need to get away! Even if it's just for a night.

GUEST ACCESS:
Our guests have access to the entire twenty acres. Which is shared by our homestead and guest cabin on the other side of the property. There are many, many natural mountain features for you to enjoy!

GUEST INTERACTION:
Interactions with us are totally optional, but if you need anything, we are usually just on the other side of the property. Privacy is also deeply respected if so desired.

GETTING AROUND:
Access to the property is right off of Dillard road (NC Hwy 106). This is the main, newly paved road from Georgia. Only 6.5 miles before Highlands, NC! Though the cabin's driveway is long, it is very well maintained. Bear Ridge Cabin is easily accessible for any sized vehicle. This is of course under normal weather conditions. In the case of snow or ice, our guests may need to have a high profile, all wheel drive vehicle to access. If that sort of vehicle doesn't exist in your case, then it is usually possible to park on a different portion of our property. This would be in a parking area where it is paved, and a easy walk up up a short hill to your cabin to cozy in for a cold night.

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
PETS: $30 Cleaning fee. Pets are encouraged & allowed! As pet owners know, they are a lot of work sometimes. A $100 fee will be charged if a pet is visiting and is not declared. No exceptions. All pets MUST be very well socialized with other people/animals and cleaned up after, inside and out. Socialization is very important because there are many other well-loved, domestic and farm animals on far portions of the property. Pets ARE NOT allowed on the furniture and must be kept in crates when left alone at the cabin. All this being said, we really do enjoy seeing new pet friends around! We hope to see yours!

ADDITIONAL NOTES ABOUT PETS:
We have onsite security. Have no fear, our entire homestead is watched over by Samson! A wonderfully huge & goofy black Newfie that is friendly with all nice creatures. He is always so excited to meet new people and new pet friends. Don't be alarmed when he comes to say hi! He would never even hurt a fly. :-)

SMOKING: No smoking inside. $100 Fee will be charged if this rule is broken. Smoking outside is permitted but all ashes must be put out in a safe container and litter must be picked up.

Property manager

Kyle & Tara Bosdell

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
$20 Cleaning fee upon arrival. See “House Rules”.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pets are not allowed on furniture whatsoever.

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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 deadlock

About the area

Scaly Mountain

Scaly Mountain is home to this cabin. Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center and Highlands Aerial Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Andy's Trout Farm and Highlands Biological Station. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Parker Meadows Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Scaly Mountain, NC

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Siam Thai Cuisine - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Dillard House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cupboard Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Julep Farms - Dillard - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Cabana Mexican Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Ridge Cabin. HOT TUB Just Added!! Cozy & Secluded. Close to Highlands, NC. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bear Ridge Cabin. HOT TUB Just Added!! Cozy & Secluded. Close to Highlands, NC.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Ridge Cabin. HOT TUB Just Added!! Cozy & Secluded. Close to Highlands, NC.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bear Ridge Cabin. HOT TUB Just Added!! Cozy & Secluded. Close to Highlands, NC. located?

Situated in Scaly Mountain, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center. Highlands Aerial Park and Chattahoochee National Forest are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 36 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 36 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Taylor S.

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

Nice, small cabin

Nice place for a small group. Clean and well maintained, slightly dark inside, and there was no propane for the grill so we had to get a new bottle, although the host did offer to get a new one themselves.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Anniversary trip

Amazing stay. Last minute surprise trip for our 5 year anniversary and I’m sooooo satisfied with the choice of this cabin. Had an amazing time and everything was so inviting when we arrived that we didn’t want to leave to get dinner. Will definitely be saving for future trips.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

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

Cozy cabin in the woods

Cozy cabin that seemed secluded but was close to many activities. Between Dillard and Highlands, so easy drive to both towns and several hiking trails. Hot tub on screened porch was nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara L.

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

Mountain Escape!

It was a great little rustic cabin for quiet time and adventure. We had super close access to fun outdoor activities for adults and kids (Mountain coaster, a vineyard, and zip lines fun)! We loved the waterfall short hike and enjoyed adventures in the creek.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William R.

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

Mountain Getaway

The cabin was just what we wanted. Secluded, guiet & comfortable. We really enjoyed the hot tub and building a real fire in the fireplace. I highly recommend this property. Our only regret is we didn't book one more night.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan G., Bedford,Texas

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

The real deal

Bear Ridge really IS a cabin in the woods. Rustic and quaint, it’s surrounded by the forest leading to an environment of serenity and quiet. The joy of waking up to the wind in the trees, the leaves falling, the creek flowing is the best way to start the day!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

Dana B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Filthy

While the cabin is rustic and dated, it was also FILTHY. The dishes and pots were dirty, the drawers filled with crumbs, cigarette ashes on hot tub railing, dust and debris behind chairs, and so on. There were other issues with the hot tub and heating but the filth was noteworthy. Too bad photos can not be uploaded because they tell the story better than words.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

FC

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

Dangerous property do not book

This property should be immediately removed from vrbo and is unsafe for anyone. The back sliding glass door has no lock what so ever, or even a stick to block someone from opening the door. Upon our arrival the front door was left unlocked at night, there was a candle burning and the lights on the wall wouldn’t work. We immediately tried the back door and noted there was no locking mechanism whatsoever. It felt like someone was there and we immediately got in the car and left to call the host once we got cell service again (they also fail to mention there is no service when you get there). The host wouldn’t answer and instead messaged us back stating nothing has happened in 9 years, they live down the road and that they must have left the front door unlocked. They didn’t even acknowledge that the back door had no lock. We were scared for our lives and reported it to Vrbo. The host still hasn’t refunded our money even though they said they would after threatening to return for “evidence of no locks” with the authorities. vrbo has done nothing to handle it either since we didn’t stop to take pictures of the missing locks. We were too scared someone was in there waiting for us to take pictures, this was absolutely terrifying.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken U.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke G.

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

Sweet and cozy

Cozy cabin in the woods! The hot tub was a nice bonus! Just a warning to others- we didn’t have cell reception in the area so screen shot your directions to the cabin. The cabin has WiFi so no problems after we connected.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Gregory F.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Overpriced

The cabin is rustic at best. No smoke detectors but gas heaters positioned right under the drapes. No lights in the bedrooms other than one lamp each. The doors don’t stay latched. No washer/ dryer. The toaster oven was filthy. There is a gas grill but no gas. Had steaks for Easter since restaurants were closed. Went to put them on the grill and found there was no propane tank. Had to cook them in the oven. Place shouldn’t be on VRBO until it’s safe. The step up to the door was higher than it should be. Trip hazard. Way overpriced for what you get.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Beautiful cabin and scenery

Beautiful property. Very peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shana R., STARR

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

Hidden Gem

Should have just followed the directions given to us by the owners. GPS is a no go but it was a fun little side excursion. We stayed for our sons 9th bday (Jan 1st baby) it’s hard to find fun things to do while cold and raining but the hot tub was a winner. The kids had fun riding the little coaster right down the road but the visits from Samson was the highlight of the weekend. Such a sweetheart! Thanks for a wonderful memory filled stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ariel G.

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

Great stay , owners are around the corner if you need anything, but never even saw them

Awesome would love to be back next year, really seclude area but not far from anything
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zoey R.

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

Wonderful

Perfect for a little getaway!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Great getaway - Excellent Hosts

Cabin was as described and we had a great time. We had an issue with the hot tub and Kyle came out and worked on it for 4 hours to fix it so we could enjoy it which we did. Great communication and very friendly. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect Place to Unplug and Reconnect

From the moment my husband and I drove up to the cabin we felt right at home. The quietness of the mountains and the peacefulness of the waterfall within walking distance was all we needed. We spent the next 3 days hiking thru Highlands, then coming to have a long soak in the hot tub followed by a nice home cooked meal. Kyle was very responsive to any questions that we had and made us feel like a true guest! We were very sad as we pulled away but know that we will be back some day soon to rejuvenate our souls from the hustle and bustle of our daily lives! Thank you Kyle for sharing your little piece of mountain joy with us :) Dina & David
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Quiet get away

Went with family of 4 and two dogs. It was quiet with a small waterfall. A little difficult to find and not sure if our small car would of made it. We decided last minute to take a 4 wheel drive and I’m glad we did. However, this place was awesome and would recommend!!! The hot tub was a nice touch, however, it is not the hottest hot tub I’ve ever been in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elyssa B.

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

Great little get away

It was just as advertised. It was a rustic cabin with lots of privacy. Property owner was very helpful and easy to get in touch with.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kenna S.

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

It was great!

This was a great cabin for a winter stay! The hot tub was hot! The heaters were warm and the owners were there to answer any issues we had. We personally blew a fuse, they came out fast to switch it back. It’s in a great location to access town and go on day adventures. We would deff come back.

4/10 Poor

john m.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

it's not as advertised, renters be warned, not ready for prime time

We have stayed in many VRBO/airbnb's and never written a critical review until now. The good; It's a cabin in the woods and will work in a pinch. The issues; the advertisement says: Gas fireplace: The fireplace is wood, there are 2 gas heaters in the cabin. New hot tub: The hot tub is a well used model that does work but has missing parts and the LED read-out is broken so setting the temp is a total guess so the first day was scalding, the second day was cool. I played with it until I finally figured it out on day 4. No DVD player; broken hair dryer; NO CO-MONOXIDE DETECTOR; NO SMOKE DETECTOR!! Both Safety issues! The screened porch is missing the door. The furniture smells strong of wet dog. The kitchen is lacking with an old rusted out stove, burnt pans, no dish towels, pot holders, etc.. and the drip bowl has to be emptied daily in the fridge or it soaks the floor. An old water leak in the kitchen has the ceiling drooping and darkened with must be mold in a 4x8 section. There is internet when it works. 3mbps down, 0.5mbps up which barely allows for the advertised streaming TV to load. Internet was out for 4 of our 7 days. The closest cell phone service we found was a 7 mile drive from the cabin so no cell nor internet service left us very isolated if an emergency had arisen. The gravel road to the cabin begins with a steep up-hill so you need SUV type ground clearance. It then proceeds through the woods to the cabin. The cabin has a steep gravel down-hill walk from the parking spot to the front door, not special needs friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

ASHLEY S.

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

Great, quiet place

We had a lovely time. The house is quaint and quiet. Everything about check in was easy. Looking forward to going back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Kathryn B.

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

Great location!

Property is in a very secluded area with great view. The kitchen could use some additional tools as well as a new refrigerator. My daughter and I enjoyed the property very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

4/10 Poor

James N., Macon, USA

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disappointing

We loved the location but the accommodations were a disappointment. We found mice pellets under a sofa cushion and hair/dog fur on one of the bedspreads in the twin bedroom. The freezer portion of the refrigerator continuously leaked in the refrigerated portion. This overflowed to the kitchen floor. The a/c floor unit is located in the living room which prohibited any cool air from reaching the 2 bedrooms. Also, the featured hot tub cycled on and off making it hard to enjoy. I followed the owners instructions by turning the breaker off then on but tub would only stay on for 3-4 minutes. The owner never responded once I told him we would like to transfer to another property. We left the property the following morning and had to rent a place in Highlands for the second night. I sent him a text about the cleanliness and called the following day about a refund for the second night but no response. The only positive as I initially mentions were the surroundings, including a waterfall.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

luciana r.

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

Above and beyond

We kept finding ourselves pleasantly surprised from the moment we arrived to the moment we left! So many thoughtful touches throughout the property and it all made us feel very welcomed and cozy, the surrounding nature, waterfall tied everything together to a very magical weekend. Hosts went above and beyond to make sure we knew they were there if needed. Can't wait to come back for a longer stay!

About the host

Hosted by Kyle & Tara Bosdell

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I’ve been a fireman for 18 years in Atlanta. After finding our dream property in the mountains, I realized we had to share this wonderful place with other folks. When you come to visit any of our houses, just know that we share the same love for The Smokies as so many others do. Come join us in this magical place!

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