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Dancing Bears Cabin | Breathtaking Sunrise Mountain Views!

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Offering privacy and breathtaking scenery, Dancing Bears Cabin is the perfect spot for a family retreat or romantic getaway!
Living room with wood-burning fireplace and Dish TV (330+ channels).
Welcome to Dancing Bears Cabin!
Curl up on the comfy sofa and enjoy a crackling fire while watching your favorite show on Dish TV (330+ channels).
Living room with wood-burning fireplace and Dish TV (330+ channels).

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6134.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Old Fort, NC
  • Place, Waterfall Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Fort Railroad Museum
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Arrowhead Monument
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Dancing Bears Cabin | Breathtaking Sunrise Mountain Views!

Located within Gateway Mountain, a 3,000-acre nature preserve and gated community, this charming, custom log cabin is constructed entirely from natural materials, with no sheetrock, paint, or carpet. Your perfect mountain retreat awaits at Dancing Bears Cabin! Nestled on a tranquil 6-acre property in the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, wake up to stunning sunrises over rolling peaks, as this mountainside log cabin reveals a new horizon masterpiece with each season.

About the Home
• Well-equipped kitchen with dishwasher and drip-style coffee maker
• Dining area with seating for 6
• Living room with comfortable seating, a dedicated workspace, and Dish TV
• Covered deck with rocking chairs and outdoor dining, overlooking beautiful mountain views
• Open-air outdoor dining area and park-style charcoal grill

Where to Unwind
• Primary bedroom with king-size bed and en suite bathroom with walk-in shower
• Bedroom with twin-size bed and twin-size bunk bed
• Bedroom with queen-size bed and twin-size bunk bed; a full bathroom, with bathtub and shower combination, can be accessed from the hallway

Where to Explore
• Nearest Gas, Sunoco | 12 minutes
• Hillman Brewing, Downtown Old Fort | 14 minutes
• Nearest Grocery, Dove's Morning Fresh Market | 16 minutes
• Catawba Falls Trail Head | 21 minutes
• Downtown Black Mountain | 24 minutes
• The Biltmore Estate | 40 minutes
• Downtown Asheville | 45 minutes
• Want to enjoy more of a stay-cation, without leaving the gates of Gateway Mountain? Be sure to check out the community's very own amenities like the floating dock on Lake George, hiking trails, and gorgeous waterfalls!

Important to Note: The driveway is steep, but paved. During the colder winter months (from December through March), icy and/or snowy road conditions and delayed snowplow operations are possible within the development. We strongly recommend AWD or 4WD vehicles and travel insurance throughout the year, but especially for those staying in the Gateway Mountain development during the winter months. No parking is allowed on roadways or at gate entrances. No RVs, boat trailers, camping trailers, or trailers of any kind are permitted in the Gateway Mountain Community.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No 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 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Dancing Bears Cabin | Breathtaking Sunrise Mountain Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dancing Bears Cabin | Breathtaking Sunrise Mountain Views!?

As of 27 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dancing Bears Cabin | Breathtaking Sunrise Mountain Views! on 10 May 2026 start from NZ$265, 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 Dancing Bears Cabin | Breathtaking Sunrise Mountain Views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dancing Bears Cabin | Breathtaking Sunrise Mountain Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dancing Bears Cabin | Breathtaking Sunrise Mountain Views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dancing Bears Cabin | Breathtaking Sunrise Mountain Views! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Waterfall Park and within 9 miles (15 km) of Mountain Gateway Museum and Arrowhead Monument. Old Fort Railroad Museum and Lake Lure are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptionally clean, well-stocked cabin with a million dollar view!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

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

Great time in the mountains!

We fully enjoyed our time at Dancing Bear Cabin. Very nice cabin and conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 October 2022
Justin, we're delighted to hear that you had an exceptional getaway at Dancing Bears Cabin! We appreciate you taking the time to review and recommend us to future guests, and we hope that we'll get the chance to host you again when you return to the area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was advertised exactly how it was in person.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2025
Barbara, we're so happy to hear that Dancing Bears Cabin met expectations! We appreciate your review and can’t wait to welcome you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

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

Dancing Bear

Impressive views and quiet, exactly what we were wanting to experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2024
We're glad you had an amazing experience at Dancing Bears Cabin, Jeff! We appreciate your 5-star review and hope you'll keep us in mind for future mountain getaways.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

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

Memories made at Dancing Bears Cabin

We took our two grandchildren for the weekend and had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 March 2023
Kelly, we're delighted to hear that you and your family had such a fantastic and memorable getaway at Dancing Bears Cabin! We appreciate you taking the time to review and recommend us to future guests, and we hope that we'll get the chance to host you again should you return to the area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MJ T.

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

Nice cabin getaway

Nice cabin, private, clean, gorgeous view! Property manager very responsive and helpful. Waterfalls in development beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2024
Awesome! We're so happy to hear Dancing Bears Cabin provided the perfect getaway and that our team at Greybeard was responsive and helpful throughout your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bert M.

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

Winter getaway

This year we decided to go to North Carolina al for our Yearly winter vacation..We found Dancing Bears and were not disappointed, it was just as advertised, away from it all but not too far ..The management team was great and was there to answer any questions we had.Would definitely go back and would recommend it for anyone thinking of taking a trip to the area
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 March 2025
Bert, we're so thrilled you had a fantastic winter vacation at Dancing Bears! We're also happy to hear that our team was always available to answer questions when they arose. We can't thank you enough for recommending us and this home to fellow travelers, and we hope to welcome you back next year!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

wonderful weekend get-away!

awesome view from front porch rocking chairs! clean and well kept, had all the luxuries of home!
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
Thank you so much!! We have the BEST guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander T.

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

Awesome New Year celebration!

Our overall experience was great, everyone enjoyed the stay and didn't want to leave. The property was spacious, clean, and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2021
Alexander, we're delighted to hear that you had an overall amazing stay at Dancing Bears Cabin. We really appreciate you choosing Greybeard Rentals and taking the time to share your feedback with us, and we hope to welcome you back to the area soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Ann B.

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

Peaceful

Such a relaxing and beautiful view! We explored so much and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Whitney R.

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

Nice cabin

We came up for a short weekend getaway. View is great, nice seclusion. Would highly recommend taking the neighborhood hiking trail, beautiful views of waterfalls
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 October 2020
Whitney, we're so pleased to hear that you had an overall amazing getaway at Dancing Bears Cabin and loved the secluded location, gorgeous views, and neighborhood hiking trail. We really appreciate you choosing Greybeard Rentals and taking the time to review and recommend us to future guests, and we hope to welcome you back to the area soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MIchelle Y.

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

Relaxing

We had a wonderful time and got nice relaxation and quality time together.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 November 2020
Michelle, we're delighted to hear that you had such an exceptional and relaxing experience at Dancing Bears Cabin. We really appreciate you choosing Greybeard Rentals and taking the time to share your feedback with us, and we hope to welcome you back to the area soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful relaxing time

We had a wonderful and relaxing time. The cabin was immaculate and grey beard was terrific to deal with. We hope to be back. The view was the absolute best!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
Thank you so much for choosing Greybeard Rentals and for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're so pleased to hear that you had a wonderful and relaxing getaway, and we hope you will stay with us again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip M.

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

Great place for a family stay!

Great place for a family stay! Definitely check out the waterfall park within Gateway. Amazing! Ample space for our small family. The only constructive feedback is related to the charcoal grills, which are in need of repair. Overall great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2021
Phillip, we're delighted to hear that you and your family had such a fantastic getaway at Dancing Bears Cabin and loved the spacious, well-appointed interior and gorgeous waterfall park within the Gateway community. We really appreciate you choosing Greybeard Rentals and taking the time to share your thoughtful and constructive feedback with us, and we hope to welcome you back to the area soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Dancing Bears Cabin

Compact but perfect for our family of five, beautiful setting with long range Mountain views - and we actually saw 2 bears entering the woods beyond the fence next to the property, they were not dancing but seemed very content!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2023
Kevin, thank you for your five-star review of Dancing Bears Cabin! We're delighted that you and your family had such an amazing experience and were able to spot a couple of cute black bears during your stay. We appreciate you sharing your experience with us and future guests, and we look forward to helping you plan your next getaway to the mountains soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave C.

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

Spectacular View

All good, great place that exceeded the pictures on the website. Well equipped kitchen & rest of the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2023
Dave, thank you for your five-star review of Dancing Bears Cabin! We're thrilled that you had such an amazing getaway and enjoyed the spectacular views, and we hope to welcome you back soon.
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

Beautiful views and home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful, well kept cabin! Loved the views and beautiful setting. There isn’t a lot nearby, but it’s tranquil and so peaceful.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
Great! This is such a wonderful cabin. Thanks for your feedback.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie J.

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

Beautiful and cozy!!

We had everything we needed and more! Thanks for a great experience! We loved the Christmas tree! Got a scary but awesome visit with a huge Black bear right up to the door!!! Thanks for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
Connie, we are so pleased to hear that you had such a wonderful experience at Dancing Bears. How fitting that one would dance on by for a quick holiday visit! We look forward to your next stay with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim J.

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

Labor Day retreat

Great time at Dancing Bears cabin in Old Fort NC. Location and cabin were perfect for our long weekend. The cabin is spacious and well appointed. Not recommended if icy roads could be a factor due to driveway slope. But views are spectacular and we even saw a black bear across the fence!! Recommended for all.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2022
Jim, we're delighted to hear that you had such an amazing getaway at Dancing Bears Cabin! We appreciate you taking the time to review and recommend us to future guests, and we look forward to hosting you again when you return to the area.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert G.

Beautiful Mountain top Home

A group of us from work stayed here while riding motorcycles in the Little Switzerland area. It provided the perfect place for us all to stay and rest up. There was plenty of beds and it was very quite and relaxing so we could wind down and rest up after a long hard day of riding. The best part was all of us sitting around the fire at the end of day trading stories. Everything was provided for us and the owners were very friendly and helpful. I would love bring my family back here and enjoy this beautiful home.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
Please come back, anytime! Thank you so much for taking time to review the cabin.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lynn and Bruce W.

Mountain getaway

We had such a great, relaxing time at this house! It is a lovely, clean, well-furnished and well-equipped cabin! We were very comfortable, and it was just perfect for a little retreat! We were delighted to be able to bring our golden retriever -- who also had a great time! Lots of nice long walks! We all loved it! We love the layout of the house. It would be a perfect place to take our grown kids -- and their kids. We would highly recommend this house to anyone wanting to "get away from it all" and enjoy some time to relax and hike.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review! Glad you and your Golden had beautiful walks and a fun time. Come back, anytime!
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

Amazing cabin

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had the most amazing vacation in the mountains and can't wait to return. The cabin was very clean, comfortable and beautiful. We loved sitting on the front porch looking at the mountain view. We did have a problem with the coffee maker, but, we bought one and left for the next guests to enjoy. This was the best vacation we have had in a very long time!
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
Thank you for the feedback! I'm so sorry about the coffee maker. We keep these on hand at the office in instances like this and would have been happy to pass it along. Thank you for sharing the one you purchased though! I'm so glad you enjoyed the stay.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wesley S.

Weekend getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family had a wonderful time. Better than I imagined. We did excursions for 2 of the days to Ashville and Chimney Rock both of which the kids (5&8 y/0) and my wife and I had wonderful time. I am already thinking of visiting again and using same cabin as I appreciated it being in gated community and very well maintained and enough outside that I could keep my 2 boys busy.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
Great! I'm so glad you and your family had a wonderful time in Chimney Rock and Asheville as well as at the cabin.
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10/10 Excellent

Wess B.

Gateway Mountain April 2018

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was the 5th rental we have used at GM and turned out to be the best! Greybeard rental staff was great and communicated regularly providing all needed information and much more. We would stay in this log home again. The only challenge is the slow internet and one bar cellular reception.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
Thank you for your feedback! I'm so glad that Dancing Bears Cabin was your favorite Gateway Mountain rental so far and that you enjoyed working with us at Greybeard. We look forward to welcoming you back. Thanks for the feedback about the internet and cell reception. Verizon cell service tends to work the best in the mountains. We provide a little blurb about the wireless connection in the description of this property and will seek ways to further highlight this detail - so thank you for the so glad you found the stay enjoyable regardless! Wifi and cell service does tend to have its challenges in the mountains in general.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

ann d.

Fall Fun

I don't even know where to begin. Absolutely amazing! The pictures don't come close to how beautiful this cabin is and how breathtaking the view is. Not to mention the absolute peace and quiet. Just heavenly! It had everything and more that you needed; even down to firewood and starter provided for the fire pit and fireplace. Proximity to Black Mountain, Asheville , Chimney Rock, and Lake Lure is ideal. Lori couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. Our family had a wonderful time and would love to go back!!
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
We have the nicest guests! Thank you.

About the host

Hosted by Greybeard Rentals

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Greybeard Rentals manages over 225 vacation rentals in Asheville, Black Mountain, Lake James, and the surrounding Western North Carolina region. A locally owned and operated business for over 25 years, Greybeard Rentals team of 20+ rental specialists are available to provide 24/7 rental emergency support for any rental issues that arise. They are also available to assist with any questions you may have about restaurant recommendations, activities, and more.

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