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Luxury Mountain Retreat: 5BR Cabin, Stunning Views, Game Room & Hot Tub

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Shower, hair dryer, towels
Aerial view
Terrace/patio
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12325 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxury Mountain Retreat: 5BR Cabin, Stunning Views, Game Room & Hot Tub

Dancing Bear Lodge is a five Bedroom, three and a half Bathroom Luxurious Cabin with the absolute best, layered mountain views that you can experience in the Smokies. You will be only minutes to Bryson City, Cherokee, Maggie Valley, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park as well as 44 miles to Gatlinburg and one hour from Asheville.

The first thing you will notice when you pull into our covered parking is what caused us to fall in love with Dancing Bear Lodge… The absolutely stunning views. They are truly the best we have ever seen. You feel at peace when you sit on the porch or in the hot tub and stare out at the mountain views as you hear the river in the valley and the birds in the trees. It's what made us fall for Dancing Bear Lodge when we first visited.

As you venture inside, you will be impressed with the attention to detail. We did our very best to think of everything you may want when staying with us. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to cook a meal for your family and guests. Coffee lovers will absolutely love staying with us (You may experience a little bit of coffee envy about the coffee bar, be warned!). You will find two different whole bean coffees with a coffee grinder to grind them to your specifications. Then you will notice the french press, a regular coffee pot, a Keurig machine, and my personal favorite.. a Nespresso machine for excellent coffees and espresso shots! After you brew your coffee you can prepare it however you like best. We stock four different syrups, three types of creamer, sugar in the raw, equal, splenda, and honey sticks to make your coffee even better than at home!

After passing through the kitchen and dining room you can venture down the hallway to the two top floor Owner's Suites. They each have King size beds and their own bathrooms. You'll enjoy the spa sheets and our favorite quilt sets on each bed as well as the great views from the bedrooms.

Downstairs from the main living room, you'll find a striking two-story game room. The game room has a pool table, a full-sized arcade-style basketball game, a large poker table(with eight barstools), two arcade cabinets and our second living room adorned with a stone fireplace. Around the corner of the breakfast bar you will find an eat-in kitchen as well as the door leading to the lower porch with the hot tub. Down the hall from the eat-in kitchen, you will find the two downstairs bedrooms. One features a third king bed and the other features a queen bed, which share a spacious and private full bathroom.

The "Bear's Den" (5'6" ceiling height) is tucked away halfway up the staircase and includes one queen bed and two twin beds. This room is perfect for the kids in the group or for extra beds for any other guests. It is setup with a kids teepee, a chalkboard, plenty of books and games to play with, as well as a TV with a Roku to stream their favorite channels.

Outside, enjoy the view stars and roast marshmallows in the large fire pit. You'll love the feeling of privacy while still feeling close enough to others to feel safe while staying at Dancing Bear Lodge.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Espresso maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,500 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. All pets must be put in crate if left a

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

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Whittier, NC

What's nearby

  • Smoky Mountain Country Club - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sequoyah National Golf Club - 12 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 15 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 15 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 17 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Osaka Sushi Bar & Asian Cuisine - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Mountain Retreat: 5BR Cabin, Stunning Views, Game Room & Hot Tub pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Mountain Retreat: 5BR Cabin, Stunning Views, Game Room & Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Mountain Retreat: 5BR Cabin, Stunning Views, Game Room & Hot Tub?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Mountain Retreat: 5BR Cabin, Stunning Views, Game Room & Hot Tub located?

This family-friendly Whittier cabin is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Smoky Mountain Country Club. Tuckasegee River is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

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Luxury Mountain Retreat: 5BR Cabin, Stunning Views, Game Room & Hot Tub Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tommy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Polar Express
11 family members met up to ride the polar express and enjoy time together. House was exactly as described and location was excellent. We rode the train in Bryson City, hiked at Deep Creek, and saw elk in Cherokee. At end of day enjoyed warming up in the hot tub. Great trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clay N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Trip
Wonderful experience. Beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Golf mountain weekend
Fantastic mountain cabin! Perfect spot for a mountain golf weekend. Great location and couldn’t ask for better accommodations. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Guys trip in the mountains
Was the perfect place for a guys trip getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome cabin
The Dancing Bear Lodge was an amazing place! Huge place with a great view and plenty to do inside and out!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great work retreat!
Loved our time at the Dancing Bear Lodge. Clean, beautiful property and responsive contact from the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful. Will definitely stay again.
Easy, easy, easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for memorable golf weekend
Dancing Bear Lodge was ideal for our annual golf outing with friends from all around the country. Nearby Sequoyah National and Smokey Mountain Country Club courses were fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway
My friends and I stayed at the Dancing Bear Cabin for a few days. It was a great time, and we have absolutely no complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Polar express
We stayed for a family trip to the polar express. The house was great and had entertainment for all ages. It was clean and convenient to the train.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
youth group trip
We had a great time! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic!!
Great house with all of the amenities you may need. The coffee bar was exceptional, and the host(s) were very helpful and quick to respond to our needs. Further, our six kids, aged 7-17, loved the basement and the bears den was really cool!! We plan on staying here if we’re in the Bryson City area again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Tina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
After Christmas with family
Loved everything about this place except a couple of things. Only two working pool sticks, one video game that was ones persons favorite was not working, the basketball goal electronics did not work until we decided to change the batteries. A master bath sink was clogged. We were a family of 11 and had enough bedrooms for all! It was very spacious and was stocked very well! We absolutely loved the coffee bars, the different options of games.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dancing bear
Host was very accommodating. What a great place to stay the coffee bar was amazing all the kids had a great time great views. Very comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded our expectations!
The cabin was very comfortable and had plenty of room for our entire family. There was so much to do and our 4 year old grandson loved all of the books and games. We will definitely come again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent choice
The property was exactly as listed. The owner was very communicative. Answered all our questions very promptly prior to our arrival. We ended up with 6 adults, ages 20-40s for our family weekend. Could’ve easily accommodated the 10 we were planning for. Everyone had a great time. Kitchen was fully stocked. Cabin was sparkling clean. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Break with family and friends
We booked this cabin for a Spring Break trip with family and friends. The house had plenty of room and plenty of things to keep us entertained. Very easy to get to and close enough to everything. The house was very clean and exactly like the description. Alex was very quickly to respond before we arrived and stayed in communication with us the whole time. We would definitely stay at this cabin again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harold G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
April Fun at Dancing Bear Lodge
Great Property! Convenient to Bryson City, Cherokee and Sylva. Host (Alex) was very responsive and offered good suggestions. We had four generations, ages 2 1/2 to 92 1/2, and all our needs were met at the cabin. Hope to rent again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dancing Bear Lodge
Very well stocked. Every kitchen utensil you could need. Abundance of dishes and the coffee bar was amazing. Lots of extra towels and linens. Very clean! Definitely recommend for large groups.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best House Ever!
My family and I had the most amazing weekend here! There was something for everyone young and old to enjoy! The house was gorgeous and very well stocked. The game room was a big win as was the kids bear den. The beds were all comfy and there was plenty of room for everyone to spread out. A definite win!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Wonderful Weekend Getaway!
We stayed here for our annual weekend trip to ride the Polar Express with our family and friends. The house had everything we could possibly want, including 8 different ways to make coffee in the morning! A parent of young kids dream! It rained during our stay, but there was so much to do at the house we didn’t have to worry. We definitely plan to be back for our annual trip next year. It was the perfect vacation home for our needs!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Father/Son Trip
We usually camp on our annual rafting trip at Nantahala River. Due to weather forecast we decided to search for a cabin that could fit our big group. We were so lucky to find this property. Beautiful views, awesome furnishings and amenities, and a top not host made this stay complete.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teri L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Retreat
We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful cabin with lovely mountain views and great amenities! It's super close to The Great Smoky Mountains National Park as well as being extremely convenient to Bryson City, NC, which has some of the most stunning waterfalls in the area. Don't pass up this cabin as your base for enjoying all that this area has to offer. Super easy communication with the host makes this the absolute right choice for a guaranteed wonderful vacation!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 Star Experience!
First off, the owner (Alex) is so responsive and helpful. Not just with the home itself, but things to do and the area. The location of the home isn’t difficult to get to, it’s not far from the highway, or major cities for exploring. The home was superior - the coffee bar was my favorite and we enjoyed the game room as well. Was a family vacation to remember and a beautiful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlene J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family- Polar Express
We had an excellent stay in your house. The amenities were great. We had twelve family members including 5 boys(ages 7,5,4,3,2). The trip was planned to take the boys on the Polar Express. This house was in a great location in close proximity to Bryson City! The owner answered a couple of check-in questions very quickly. It was a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023