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Beautiful quiet retreat near Oneida, Big South Fork, and ATV trails!

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A white two-story house with a dark roof, a chimney, and a front porch with steps.
A living room with a fireplace, a black leather sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, and a ceiling fan.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, a patterned rug, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.
A living room with a black sofa, a grey armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen area with a bar stool and a television.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Oneida, TN
  • Place, Oneida City Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Cumberland Falls
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Camping zone!

1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

Master suite

1 King Bed

Nannie Lew’s Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Beautiful quiet retreat near Oneida, Big South Fork, and ATV trails!

"Papa Bear's Cottage" is a cape cod-style house with a large back yard and porch for relaxing. You will never know you are one minute from restaurants and town at this quiet retreat. A quiet walking path at the far end of the property is the perfect place for kids to play or ride bicycles. This property has a large covered porch for picnics or storing your ATV or side-by-side. Plenty of room for your extended family to stay together in this retreat.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Please feel free to leave any unopened food items. We will donate it to our local women's shelter which is close by.
Please leave sheets on beds and pillows in their original room.
Please place trash outside in the container provided.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2941436vb
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Oneida

Oneida is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area and Oneida City Park, while Museum of Scott County and Pickett State Park Archaeology Museum & ETSU Archaeological Research Station are cultural highlights.
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Map
Oneida, TN

What's nearby

  • Oneida City Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area - 16 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Kentucky Splash Water Park - 42 min drive - 59.6 km
  • University of the Cumberlands - 43 min drive - 60.9 km
  • Cumberland Falls - 48 min drive - 65.0 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Phillips Drive In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪El Rey - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Gather - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful quiet retreat near Oneida, Big South Fork, and ATV trails! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Beautiful quiet retreat near Oneida, Big South Fork, and ATV trails! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful quiet retreat near Oneida, Big South Fork, and ATV trails! ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful quiet retreat near Oneida, Big South Fork, and ATV trails! ?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Beautiful quiet retreat near Oneida, Big South Fork, and ATV trails! located?

Situated in Oneida, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Big South Fork Medical Center and within 3 miles (5 km) of Oneida City Park and Field at Oneida City Park. Carter Lake is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) away.

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. 16 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Excellent host and beautiful place. Clean, well maintained, and great communication. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect for our three families attending our son’s wedding. It was clean, well-stocked and spacious. Our only issue was that the majority of us were sleeping upstairs which had no air conditioning and we were not aware of that, although the ceiling fans helped. The three girls loved their tent-beds in the camping room!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2026
Hi Kristi! I apologize that I didn't communicate better about the small electric AC units for the upstairs bedrooms. When they are turned on and the doors for the rooms left closed, they cool off significantly. It's my fault that I didn't reach out to help you set them up, and I apologize!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kurt f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
everything was super clean and comfortable. perfect home!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is very spacious and a good size yard located close to all the main necessities and pet friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house with all the comforts of home. Everyone was comfortable, happy and enjoyed themselves. Will definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2025
Thank you Jamie!! You all were model guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Great stay

Nice property with plenty of space. Comfortable porch. Everything clean and very comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben G.

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

A short getaway

We had a amazing time in onieda everything that we may have forgotten was only a stones throw away. The property was very clean and Lori was a amazing property owner and extremely helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

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

Mountain biking trip

We took our boys mountain biking at Big South Fork state park and used Papa Bear as our landing spot. Charming home on a large quiet lot, very family friendly and our hostess took great care of us! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

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

Brimstone

This house was perfect for our stay. Thank you so much
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daren H.

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

Pristine and Comfortable

Amazing hosts and property. We visited Big South Fork at the suggestion of my daughters astronomy teacher and were thrilled to find Papa Bears house. Plenty of room for our group of 5. The house was immaculate, linens and towels were great. We loved everything about this VRBO and highly recommend if you are visiting this amazing national park.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marissa K.

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

Great indoor and outdoor experience

My family raved about the aesthetics of the home. They enjoyed the decorative details upstairs as well as throughout the house. The patio was nice and relaxing with swings and floor space. Indoor or outdoor gathering is affordable here. Truly blessed experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica C.

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

Such an amazing home!!

I was impressed from the start! I was running late and she had someone go over an d leave l The light on for us. When we walked in we were blow away! The house is so beautiful the pictures don't do it any justice! I love it so much I can't wait to go back! This is the by far the cleanest home I have ever been in! I have a foster son who is 3 and he is a shaken baby with many special needs and this house met them all. There where many beds for us to spread out, the kids room is so cute! Hot water NEVER RAN OUT! And with a family of 6 showers back to back that's hard to keep up with! The owner was amazing helped us out numerous times with suggestions and any questions! We will definitely only come and stay here from now on!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Beautiful and cozy get a way

Our family rented this beautiful home when we were in town to visit family over the Thanksgiving weekend. We really enjoyed staying here, especially sitting on the porch in the rocking chair and swing. The home accommodated 7 adults comfortably. We really didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita M.

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

Lovely home in a great neighborhood

We loved our stay very clean, and comfortable very cute house. Close to shopping and restaurants. Lots of outdoor space a nice walking path. We also had some wild life visit us. I would recommend this place to anyone. Our family enjoyed it allot.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F.

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

Excellent stay!!

Great property and a wonderful host. Very peaceful setting and a beautiful home, everything was clean and all the necessary amenities were included, I'd definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia S.

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

Cozy place!

This home is located in a beautiful area! We enjoyed the scenery all around us and the layout of the home worked perfect for our family! The host is amazing to work with as well! Highly recommend this place! It's cozy, lots of room and had all we needed for our stay :)
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

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Hosted by Lori Jones

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