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Incredible Views, Hot Tub, Pool Table, Waterfalls, Hiking

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Welcome to Honey Bear Retreat!
The most amazing sunsets! 🌅
Over 400 sq ft of covered deck space with long range Mountain View’s
Main level open concept living/dining area and kitchen
Main floor living area with a 50in Smart TV and fireplace

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Smokey Mountain Trains Museum
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Lower Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main Level Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Lower Level Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Main Bedroom Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Main Level Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Incredible Views, Hot Tub, Pool Table, Waterfalls, Hiking

Welcome to Honey Bear Retreat - the ultimate Smoky Mountain oasis for a honeymoon, couples retreat, family getaway, or friends trip. Nestled at 3900ft on 6.5 private acres in the gated community of Alarka Highlands, this luxurious cabin offers breathtaking views and easy access to hiking trails, creeks, and waterfalls. A scenic 25 min drive will get you to downtown Bryson City and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Our cabin is your tranquil gateway to this enchanting area!

-- Cabin Details --
-Spacious main level with soaring ceilings, cozy fireplace, and open living area.
-Lower level with entertainment area, pool table, Putterball, and fireplace.
-Fully equipped kitchen with a range of amenities including pots, pans, utensils, plates, bowls, mugs, glasses, toaster, Keurig coffee maker, and traditional coffee maker.
-We offer reliable high-speed WiFi, YoutubeTV, and smart TVs that allow you to log into your favorite streaming apps like Netflix, Hulu, etc.

-- Outdoors --
-Large covered deck with Adirondack chairs, picnic table, and propane-provided gas grill.
-Private hot tub.
-Fire pit, cornhole set, and outdoor seating area.

-- The Area --
-Our neighborhood offers multiple hiking trails and waterfalls right on property
-The incredible Alarka Creek Falls trailhead is a quick drive away
-There are many fishing holes along Alarka Creek on your drive up to the cabin

-- Location and Roads --
-Searching for "Honey Bear Retreat" or "Alarka Highlands" in Bryson City, NC on most map apps will get you 99% of the way there and we will provide you with detailed directions upon booking to ensure a seamless arrival.
-AWD or 4WD recommended in the winter due to the chance of snow and ice; we highly advise against motorcycles due to gravel roads.

-- What We Provide --
-Sheets, towels, and bedding, along with additional hot tub towels
-WIFI phone for making calls during your stay
-Hiking sticks
-Starter pack of necessities: toilet paper, paper towels, soap, and dishwasher detergent
-We try to make sure that firewood for the fire pit is supplied but due to the varying delivery schedule we recommend that you bring a bundle of firewood

-- Policies --
To maintain the utmost comfort and safety for all guests, we kindly request that you adhere to the following policies:
-No smoking and no pets allowed, violations will result in a $150/night fine.
-Maximum occupancy: 4 guests, including children (please note the cabin is not baby-proofed)
-Large gatherings, camping, or motorhomes are not permitted.
-While we don't offer refunds solely based on bad weather or forecasts, we do understand unforeseen circumstances and are more than happy to work with you and credit you for a future stay. Please keep in mind that the period from mid-December to early March typically experiences the most snow and ice, and we may request that reschedule your stay to ensure your safety. AWD is necessary during these months.

-- FYI --
-For the safety of the cabin and our guests, we have exterior security cameras facing the parking area and the street.
-Indoor fireplaces are turned off from May to September.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
The cabin is not suitable for kids younger than 8
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Extra guests above the stated maximum will result in a fee of $150 per guest.
Violation of pet policy or smoking policy will result in additional nightly fees and cleaning/damage fees.

Important information

You need to know

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

About the area

Bryson City

Located in Bryson City, this cabin is in the mountains. Nantahala Brewing Company and Smoky Mountain Country Club 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Tuckasegee River - 21 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 23 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 23 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Nantahala Brewing Company - 23 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 26 min drive - 24.5 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 150 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Anthony's Italian Resturant - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Incredible Views, Hot Tub, Pool Table, Waterfalls, Hiking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Incredible Views, Hot Tub, Pool Table, Waterfalls, Hiking?

As of 3 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Incredible Views, Hot Tub, Pool Table, Waterfalls, Hiking on 16 November 2026 start from NZ$559, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Incredible Views, Hot Tub, Pool Table, Waterfalls, Hiking?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Incredible Views, Hot Tub, Pool Table, Waterfalls, Hiking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Incredible Views, Hot Tub, Pool Table, Waterfalls, Hiking?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Incredible Views, Hot Tub, Pool Table, Waterfalls, Hiking located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Pincu Pottery. Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Great Smoky Mountains Railroad are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 159 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 159 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host is great, good communication and very responsive. Home is as advertised, newer home and furniture, well kept and clean. Feels much larger than a typical 2-bedroom home. Views are beautiful and the hot tub is a nice amenity. Kitchen is also well-equipped for making meals at the house. We would definitely stay here again when visiting the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cheyenne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful getaway. Even though the porch faces the road, there were only a few cars throughout our stay that passed the cabin. Great weather and once you get past the nerves of driving up the mountain on the narrow roadways, it’s well worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

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

Perfection

The home was very inviting in every way! We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view is worth the trip alone. Then add in how nice the cabin is and the fact that there is not one thing you will need that this cabin does not provide. The cabin is secluded in the perfect area and our trip could not have been better. I added photos of the view from the porch .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara F.

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

The cabin was beautiful and very cozy!

We loved our stay❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

aaron m.

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

Great location and property

We very much enjoyed our stay! The house was clean and had everything needed for our trip. We loved the location since it was far enough way, but still close to town activities within the area. Highly recommend and we would stay again the next time we visit this beautiful area!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice, clean property. Beautiful views and lots of locations within a relatively close drive for hiking and enjoying the Smoky Mountains. Very peaceful. The final few miles up the mountain after you leave the main road to get to the property can be a bit tense if you have to pass someone coming down at the same time (pretty narrow with hairpin turns) but it's certainly worth the drive. Owners were very responsive to questions submitted and easy to work with. Great property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha K.

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

Great Stay

Property was perfect for a short get away with my husband for our anniversary. It was super clean and private and had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTA M.

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

Amazing views

Huge cabin, beautiful views. Love hot tub and pool table. Lots of birds, we saw 3 new ones including a hummingbird. Great comm with host, handy app to download for info including restaurants. Recommend 4 Queens Mexican.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas N.

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

Smoky Mountain Paradise

This was our second time staying at this property and this was another 10/10 experience. Great cabin, great location, and great host! Likely we will back for another stay next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

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

Perfect views!

We loved our stay! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

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

Peaceful Paradise

Honey Bear Retreat is simply beautiful! Amazing views and very peaceful. The cabin is clean, comfortable, well stocked and organized. We definitely plan to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom A.

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

Great time away.

Spent 3 days and wish we could have stayed longer. The cabin was beautiful, views were better.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Icemads

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

Views and cabin are amazing

Absolutely beatiful, everything as described exceding expectations
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Great place to stay!

My wife and I took a weekend trip without the kids and had such a great time. The property was very clean and the view was fantastic! We will book this property again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany C.

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

Great getaway

We enjoyed this place, beautiful. Host was very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney S.

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

Awesome cabin and views!

This cabin is very clean, new and had everything we needed for a weekend. The views are amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill E.

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

Beautiful get-away

This was a clean, well-appointed, wonderful "retreat" home. The views from the porch were spectacular and we spent a lot of time in the early mornings, during afternoon thunder showers, and in the evenings watching glorious sunsets from that deep porch.The kitchen had everything we needed for cooking (we ate all our meals in), the bathrooms were nice, and the beds were very comfortable.It is a bit isolated and off the beaten track, but if that's what you're looking for, the peace and quiet were just what we needed.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan R.

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

Perfect weekend at a honey of a spot

Loved this cabin. Great views from every window, spotless cabin, and beautifully appointed. Thank you for letting us stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Turki A.

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

Clean and beautiful view

We stayed for two days and we all loved the cabin’s view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua A.

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

Trip for 2

The cabin was great. Everything was as described in the online listing. Highly recommend the short hike to see Hidden Falls.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Emily W.

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

Cabin in the clouds

We had a wonderful time, and the cabin was great for our family of 6. The views were incredible!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane H.

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

A fantastic stay!

The pictures for the listing don’t do it justice. The cabin was spacious, clean and more than what we could’ve imagined. We’re so happy we chose this cabin as our place to stay, we’d recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natali M.

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

Amazing . Absolutely recommend

Wonderful view, quiet place, spacious house, rooms and bathrooms. The kitchen has everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Great Cabin!

Awesome place to stay, definitely follow the instructions provided by the host and do not arrive for the first time at night like we did. Plenty of room for everyone with super comfortable beds and beautiful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Laine

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We're a couple of Chicago natives that fell in love with the peace and serenity of the NC Smoky Mountains. We love all that mountain life has to offer, but especially hiking and chasing waterfalls. Thankfully, Western North Carolina has an abundance! The goal is for your stay to be one filled with rest, relaxation, and to truly provide a "home away from home" experience in our cozy cabin.

Why they chose this property

Alarka Highlands is a well established, gated community that has some of the highest elevations and best views in Bryson City. It is remote enough to feel worlds away while being close enough to go out and explore all that WNC has to offer. With miles of hiking, waterfalls, bird watching, creeks, and fishing all within close proximity, there is always something to do!

What makes this property unique

The long range views will captured your eye and the beautifully finished cabin will make you feel at home. It offers all of the amenities you'd want from your home away from home while being perched literally at the top of a mountain. It was love at first sight for us, and we know it will be for you, too!

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