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Sitting Bear Cottage in Gingercake Acres on the east side of Linville Gorge

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A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, leather sofas, and a dining area.
A kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a stone fireplace.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a central island with stools, a red refrigerator, and a large window.
A spacious dining area with a long wooden table and chairs, surrounded by large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Pisgah National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Newland, NC
  • Place, Pisgah National Forest
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Grandfather Mountain
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Sugar Mountain Resort
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Living room 1

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Newland

Located in Newland, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Grandfather Mountain and Grandfather Mountain State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Steele Creek Park and Campground and Woodys Chair Shop.
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Newland, NC

What's nearby

  • Pisgah National Forest - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grandfather Mountain - 26 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 26 min drive - 32.0 km
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 43 min drive - 45.8 km
  • Appalachian State University - 46 min drive - 55.2 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miracle Grounds - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Lowery's Barbecue Company Inc. - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Los Arcoiris - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Big Al’s Parkway Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Banks Creek Barn - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sitting Bear Cottage in Gingercake Acres on the east side of Linville Gorge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sitting Bear Cottage in Gingercake Acres on the east side of Linville Gorge?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sitting Bear Cottage in Gingercake Acres on the east side of Linville Gorge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sitting Bear Cottage in Gingercake Acres on the east side of Linville Gorge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sitting Bear Cottage in Gingercake Acres on the east side of Linville Gorge located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Pisgah National Forest and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Linville River. Hawksbill Mountain and Jonas Ridge Snow Tubing are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was perfect for us and we had a great time. It is perfectly located for easy drive times to trailheads, restaurants and small interesting towns. We loved walking the dog in the neighborhood-besides the good workout, folks were friendly!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

We had a wonderful stay at Sitting Bear Cottage! It was a very comfortable stay and great for our family with small children. The location was great and we even enjoyed a few inches of snow. I would stay at this cottage again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect Cottage

We fully enjoyed our stay at Sitting Bear cottage. It was super clean and perfectly outfitted for us to enjoy the fall leaves with family. Wonderful location surrounded by nature and close proximity to wonderful trails, sights and food. Looking forward to many future stays at this and other Flying Squirrel Cottages!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just perfect!

Quiet and peaceful within easy commute to everything the area has to offer. The cottage is well-appointed and comfortable. The GSD (dog) especially loved the visit!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice

We enjoyed it thoroughly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was an excellent basecamp for a group of friends looking to explore the Linville Gorge area over a few days. The house is very cute & located in a beautiful neighborhood just a couple miles from many of the trails in Linville Gorge. Everything was clean & well ordered and the check-in/check-out process was straightforward. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

It was a nice place to stay .

Okay there were a few things that could be changed The stove every time I tried to cook something the smoke alarm would go off . Also the bathroom in the master bedroom. You can barely get in the bathroom. Also refrigerator is in the basement But overall it was good. Thank you April
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall hiking trip

The cottage was perfect for us. There is a nice trail not far from the house. We enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub each day after several wilderness hikes. Beds were comfortable and kitchen nicely equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay - would definitely recommend

We enjoyed our time at Sitting Bear cabin. It had everything we needed plus a great location. It is close to many great hikes. We cooked most of our meals during our stay, and the kitchen was well supplied. We enjoyed the large fire pit. The hot tub was great. Very clean. We would definitely return for a future stay at this cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful secluded cabin

Great
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location

Lack in cleanliness, snake in the house!

Cleanliness was not thorough. Spilled food in the refrigerator, dried food on the oven mittens. Shams were ripped on queen bed, and the sheets are very poor quality, we had to go out and buy sheets. Grass was very long, couch was VERY uncomfortable. It caused neck pain. The shower in the master bed is very poorly designed and makes showering uncomfortable and awkward, as well as the toilet room. The main reason why we will not return to this property is because a snake came into the house thru the fireplace, while we were relaxing one evening. I immediately notified the owner and as of yet I have not received a reply. The cabin is dog friendly, WiFi is good, and the property manager did respond quickly to any questions I had. However, the owners never addressed or apologized for the snake incident. My mom is extremely scared of snakes so the experience with the snake put a huge damper on our trip. I can’t recommend this property due to the lack of being throughly clean (attention to details) and having a snake come into the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sitting Bear

The cabin was lovely. A great location to many nearby attractions. Cabin was spacey with a well stocked kitchen and plenty of hot water for bathing. We enjoyed the rustic surrounds and large yard space with fire pit. Beds were comfortable and living area was spacious. Easy check in and check out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountain Cottage

We had a wonderful time. Loved the privacy. Hot tub was great and we enjoyed the fireplace and the outdoor fire pit. We would definitely come back here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Thanksgivings get away

This was a great property and close to a lot of places.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gem

One of the only places that welcomed our dogs,which for us is like our children.Loved every moment we were there,property was perfect in every way,Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice cabin. Beautiful location

Very close to many breathtaking hikes!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very quaint and private

I absolutely love this property and the house. If I need a rental in the area again I will definitely be staying here. There’s so many cute little touches make the property amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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