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'Bear Den' Cabin: Hot Tub, 4 Mi to Nantahala River

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Bryson City Vacation Rental | 2BR | 2BA | 864 Sq Ft | Stairs to Access
Living Room | Free WiFi | Gas Fireplace
Living Room
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 680.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Place, Nantahala River
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bryson City Gem Mine
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Fontana Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

'Bear Den' Cabin: Hot Tub, 4 Mi to Nantahala River

Sneak away from your busy schedule and stay at 'Bear Den,' a 2-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental cabin! Tucked away in the Nantahala Forest, this is the perfect place to hibernate, unbothered by the bustle of the city. Spend your days reading a book on the deck, unwinding in the hot tub, and dining al fresco on the picnic table. Venture out to explore the Carolina Smoky Mountains, or stay back and relax by the fire pit or private hot tub. Lace up the boots, cast your line, and enjoy easy living!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Living Room: Pullout Bed

** Please note there is another vacation rental unit nearby, with some shared outdoor amenities **

Your papa bear and baby cubs will love this cozy cabin, where rich wooden walls and charming bear motifs draws you inside to stay awhile. While you may want to spend most of your time unplugged, a flat-screen satellite TV and wireless internet access provide all the bear necessities of home.

After a busy day on Nantahala River, refuel your fellow adventurers with a hearty meal. The kitchen is fully equipped with all appliances necessary to make home-cooking a breeze. Enjoy open-air dining with barbecue on the charcoal grill and appetizers set out on in the private picnic area.

As the day comes to a close, soothe sore hiking muscles in the private hot tub. While you relax, the kiddos can roast s'mores by the shared outdoor fire pit, just as a blanket of stars appear in the sky.

When you're ready to retire to bed, you'll find 2 bedrooms inside, where each bed is just right - and Goldilocks is nowhere in sight. Utilize the pullout bed in the living room to accommodate 2 extra guests as well.

-- THE LOCATION --

'Bear Den' is ideally located just 5 minutes from Nantahala Outdoor Center, home to dozens of guided outdoor services. Join a whitewater rafting excursion, ride down the ziplines, or opt for the adventure pass for a day full of fun!

You'll never run out of things to do in the Great Smoky Mountains. Head to the Tsali recreation area for some of the world's best mountain biking, explore the area by horseback with Carolina Outfitters, or take the leisurely route and hop on the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad!

Get an inside scoop of the best outdoor activities and events from the homeowner, who can assist with vacation planning and booking - whether it's jeep tours, zip line excursions, or even white water rafting trips!

If you're feeling lucky, drive 25 minutes up to Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort. Play the slots and bet on black, or stay late for a live show! Bring your winnings back into Bryson City, where your money is best spent at the local art galleries, eateries, and charming storefronts.

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- ADDITIONAL DETAILS --

Key Residence Features:
- Amenities include a fully equipped kitchen, free WiFi, a flat-screen satellite TV, gas fireplace, private hot tub, shared outdoor fire pit, large front porch, on-site parking, and more!
- Vacation planning/booking is available for activities such as white water rafting, zip line excursions, horseback rides, jeep tours, train excursions and more. Please reach out for details
- Wonderful Bryson City location - Nestled in the Nantahala Forest with wonderful Smoky Mountain views. Just 5 minutes from Tsali Recreation Area and the Nantahala Outdoor Center, with Bryson City and Harrah's casino just 20 minutes further!
- If you're traveling with more than 6 guests, check the availability of the additional vacation rentals on the property (listings 418820, 418836, 418837, 418839, 418840, 418843, and 418841 on the Evolve website)
- Nearest Commercial Airport: Asheville Regional Airport - 61 Terminal Dr #1, Fletcher, NC 28732, (~ 80 miles away)

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $100 fee (+ fees & taxes)
- Pets must be on flea protection and crated when left alone. Crates are available upon request
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- Please note there is another vacation rental unit nearby, with some shared outdoor amenities
- NOTE: The property requires stairs to access

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Bryson City

Bryson City is home to this cabin. Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Nantahala National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Bryson City Gem Mine. Smokey Mountain Trains Museum and Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby.
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Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala River - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Bryson City Gem Mine - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Fontana Lake - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Swain County Park - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Pincu Pottery - 9 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 128 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪River's End Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cardinal Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Big Wesser BBQ & Brew - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kallistos - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bubbalou's Riverside BBQ - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Bear Den' Cabin: Hot Tub, 4 Mi to Nantahala River pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 'Bear Den' Cabin: Hot Tub, 4 Mi to Nantahala River?

As of 17 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 'Bear Den' Cabin: Hot Tub, 4 Mi to Nantahala River on 23 June 2024 start from NZ$276, 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 'Bear Den' Cabin: Hot Tub, 4 Mi to Nantahala River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 'Bear Den' Cabin: Hot Tub, 4 Mi to Nantahala River?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Bear Den' Cabin: Hot Tub, 4 Mi to Nantahala River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'Bear Den' Cabin: Hot Tub, 4 Mi to Nantahala River located?

Situated in Bryson City, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Nantahala River. Fontana Lake and Bryson City Gem Mine are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Justin B.

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

Overall it was nice cozy house to stay

The pictures made the house look bigger than it actually was and the driveway up to the cabin is steeper than we thought (struggled to get up the first time). We still enjoyed the house, it was clean and had the features we were looking for, and even came with a welcome bottle of wine! The process of renting and checking out went really smooth so no real complaints from us
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

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

Driveway is pretty steep

Great
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lamont b.

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

Bucket list

We had a wonderful time
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toby M.

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

Great time

We had a blast at the rental. It was two couples and our little 3 mos year old, w two dogs. The cabin was perfect for our getaway weekend. Close to downtown Bryson City, walking trails etc. Will definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Great location and exceptionally clean

We enjoyed our stay at Bear Den Cabin. This was one of the cleanest places we have stayed. I could tell the owners put a lot of pride into their cabin rentals. I was exceptionally thankful for the toiletries and plenty of towels and dish towels. The kitchen had a nice selection of pots and pans. We would love to go back to this location .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy D.

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

Great spot

We stayed here for two weekend nights with 4 adults and 3 dogs. The cabin was plenty of room for everyone. The large deck was a great feature and there was just a short walk down to the firepit area. The cabin was very clean and had everything that we needed to have a comfortable stay. We would definitely book here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin for the family.

Our family loved the cabin and all the activities in the area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Staci V.

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

Cabin

We really enjoyed our time at the cabin. It was near Nantahala Outdoor Center where there were a lot of activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

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

Beautiful and quiet location great area for Relaxation

Great
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

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

A very nice long weekend

We stayed two nights and were very happy with the cabin. It’s a nice set up for 4-6 people. It’s a secluded location but not to bad to get places like Bryson City and the mountains. It’s probably a great place if you want to go white water rafting. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Patty J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not trailer or motorcycle friendly

Being this property is in the center of the Largest Motorcycle attraction, the fact that the driveway to get to cabin is located on a steep, gravel hill that we could not drive the trailer up and it was very difficult to get motorcycles and even truck up. My husband and friend even laid their motorcycles down into a fence coming down the gravel driveway. I just really think this should be listed in the booking for people to know and make a choice before booked and payment made. I also found the cleaning fee to be extremely high and was very disappointed for the 3 night stay and we had to clean cabin and "leave the way we found it" per rental agreement.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Patty, thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. The property manager goes above and beyond to make guests aware of the options for motorcycle and trailer parking. For guests who aren't comfortable taking their motorcycle or trailer up the gravel road to the cabin, there is a designated flat parking area. Additionally, we understand the property manager was on-site and helped with getting your trailer parked, but we apologize if this gesture didn't meet your needs. This cabin is very popular among motorcyclists and the property manager does everything they can to ensure guests are aware of the parking options. We are confident future guests will have five-star experiences moving forward. Best, the Evolve Team

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