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Blue Bear Cabin Beautiful Mtn views, gated, 2 b/r sleeps 4 Hot tub + loft<br>

Cabin in Bryson City with kitchen and patio

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Out little cabin in the mountains.
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Interior detail
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 4125.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Smokey Mountain Trains Museum
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 downstairs

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3 (toilet/sink)

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Blue Bear Cabin Beautiful Mtn views, gated, 2 b/r sleeps 4 Hot tub + loft<br>

Enjoy your vacation in our mountain log cabin. Two bedrooms complete w/ new memory foam queen beds and tv's. Comfortably sleeps four.
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Two full baths with walk in showers and double sinks. (no bathtubs)

Custom kitchen includes all amenities for home cooked meals. Granite countertops, stainless appliances and dishwasher. A gas grill is provided for cookouts. The gas fireplace is currently being repaired.

Three flat screen SmartTVs for use with your netflix or hulu account. Limited cell coverage on the drive up but we have wifi and our Verizon cell phones work well at the cabin. There is no landline.

Plenty of windows to enjoy long and short range mountain views. There's also a firepit to enjoy cool mountain nights roasting marshmallows or hot dogs. You provide the firewood.

Large, powerful hot tub with easy access on the deck, just steps from the house. The stars are unbelievably gorgeous on a clear night.

Gated community with trails and a small clubhouse. The drive is steep. A 4wd vehicle is required for winter or bad weather travel. We watch the winter weather closely and if the mountains are inaccessible we may have to cancel your stay for your safety. . The address may not be found on GPS. We recommend printing or using a screen grab of the directions before you leave home.

Bryson City, Nantahala Outdoor Center, Fontana Lake, Harrah's Casino, Cherokee and an entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway/Smoky Mountains are all a quick scenic drive away. The Bryson City area is home to wonderful restaurants, breweries, the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, hiking, rafting, zip-lining and canoeing.

Minimum 2 night stay. No parties, must be at least 23 to rent and have valid ID. No smoking or pets.

We provide linens, dish soap and clothes detergents, toilet paper and paper towels.

You'll need to provide firewood for the firepit.

We own and manage the property and hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Free WIFI and streaming TV. using your Netflix, Prime or Hulu accounts.

Please note: The cabin is roughly 30 minutes to Bryson City.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Older children are ok.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Extra cleaning fees for animals not allowed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please do not drop butts on the ground.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Log out of the tvs
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
In winter months a 4 WD is required. If the weather is expected to be bad we will be in touch with you. We may need to alter/cancel your reservation
The custom robes are for your use while you are visiting. The hot tub is serviced regularly. Showering keeps it clean. Enter at your own risk.
We do not allow checkouts on major holidays.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bryson City

Located in Bryson City, this cabin is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Nantahala National Forest, while Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Pincu Pottery are cultural highlights. Smokey Mountain Trains Museum and Bryson City Gem Mine are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 27 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 27 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Nantahala Brewing Company - 27 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Smoky Mountain Country Club - 35 min drive - 32.3 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 43 min drive - 43.2 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 155 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Vallarta Mexican Restaurant - ‬31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Bear Cabin Beautiful Mtn views, gated, 2 b/r sleeps 4 Hot tub + loft<br> pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Bear Cabin Beautiful Mtn views, gated, 2 b/r sleeps 4 Hot tub + loft<br>?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Bear Cabin Beautiful Mtn views, gated, 2 b/r sleeps 4 Hot tub + loft<br>?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Blue Bear Cabin Beautiful Mtn views, gated, 2 b/r sleeps 4 Hot tub + loft<br> 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 Railroad and The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vonita G.

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

Relaxation to the Max

Everything was neat, clean, and well maintained. Exceptional view!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

raymond d.

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

Weekend away

Blue bear is a great cabin, close to Bryson City, it's everything you look forward to in a vacation, clean will maintained with excellent views... highly recommended... it's my second time staying and I'll be back again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

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

The View!

The view was absolutely spectacular, even on rainy days. We loved the porch, the hot tub, the fire pit, the game in the loft and of course, the view!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynda A.

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

Heavenly Retreat

Blue Bear cabin provides one with a beautiful, tranquil, get away. Once we pulled up to the cabin, we never left till the day we checked out. We couldn't take our eyes off the breathtaking views. Talk about a relaxing vacation! Blue Bear delivers!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne C.

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

Up on a Mountain

Thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home. The views were breathtaking and the cabin had everything we could have asked for. We will recommend this beautiful property to our friends and family and hope to visit again soon. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander S.

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

Beautiful views from the cabin

The cabin was near the top of the mountain and remote. Had wonderful views that pictures can’t do justice. You will find yourself taking the same picture off the balcony each morning because of how good the view is.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marty H.

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

Beautiful weekend.

Great place to spend some time with family. Property is well maintained and clean. I will say it is defiantly off the beaten path, and I say that in a good way. We traveled with motorcycles and we were kinda sweating the driveway, but it turned out not to be a problem at all. The views from the back porch and living room area are spectacular! Little flairs thrown in by the owners made us laugh. (ie instructions for operating the upstairs AC)We rode the Moonshiner 28, and took a ride to the "road to nowhere." Lot's of places to eat and enjoy in Bryson City. The Italian Restaurant was a great night.
Sunset from Blue Bear
Blue Bear loft
Misty morning
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather A., Los Angeles, CA

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

Beautiful setting

It’s quite a drive to the top but you are rewarded with spectacular views! House is well equipped and had everything we needed for a great stay. I do wish I would have followed recommendations from others about an SUV. While not required in non winter months it definitely would have been more appropriate for the trip up the mountain.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at the cabin! Lovely stay in the mountains! Can highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have nothing but excellent things to say about this property. The pictures are identical to the listing. I personally thought the theming of bears around the cabin was amazing. It gives it an excellent touch and a great eye to detail. The cabin was clean and had all the amenities that you could expect. A grill, stove, oven, refrigerator, washer and dryer. Even has a neat game room area upstairs. The bedroom loft I thought was pretty cool, but didn’t need to use it. The hot tub was very clean and it was a perfect evening for me and my girlfriend. As others have mentioned the last 3.3 miles up to the cabin can be a bit challenging if you have never driven very steep grades. It is a slow go up and then back down. Make sure before you go up, you get your dinner to cook, it takes about 33-37 minutes to get from downtown Bryson City up to the cabin. We stopped at a local grocery store in town. The cabin has plates, bowls, cups, flatware, kitchen utensils, pots and pans, baking sheets, cleaning supplies, you name it. Just bring your food and you’re good to go. The main road, I believe Alarka Rd is along the foothills and is easy driving that winds back and forth around a river. Once you turn off it turns to steep mountain grade with narrow 1 car width wide that is gravel to paved in sections. But don’t let this scare you. It can be intimidating the first time, but it is absolutely worth it. My only complaint is that we only stayed a weekend, next time time though.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco B.

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

Absolutely stunning!

This relaxing cabin is just what we needed for our 25th anniversary. Gorgeous views. Extremely quiet, especially when the closest home to it is empty. We found that we didn't even want to leave to go do things. You can spend the entire day just sitting on the porch relaxing. That's a good thing, because getting up and down the mountain is no joke. We highly recommend it, but be careful on the last 250 ft of road before the house. Extremely loose gravel on a steep grade that you have to get a run for unless you have four wheel drive. Vicki responded to us in a timely manner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben A.

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

Another Great Stay at Blue Bear Cabin

Blue Bear is a great spot to get away in the mountains. The property is just as described in the descriptions. The cabin is well kept and a perfect spot for our family. Thank you Tom and Vicki for another great trip to Bryson City!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam P.

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

Quick Getaway

The cabin is great, and the view is spectacular. We stayed for a long weekend and enjoyed every minute.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shauna O., St. Louis area

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

Wilderness Paradise - You’ll love this!

This cabin absolutely delivers on mountain views, and a tasteful, premium cabin experience. Once you arrive, you will not want to leave. Part of that is because there is are long range and unobstructed views of the mountains. When we were there, there were a few cloudy days which, of course impacts, the view- but also adds to the atmosphere and charm of the region. On a clear day, the views really do go for multiple mountain ridges into the distance. They’ve done a great job maintaining the property with beautiful landscaping, and keeping the view clear of obtrusive trees and bushes. As others have noted, it is on a mountain road. When using Google Maps, the GPS ended prior to actually arriving at the property. But the hosts gave great turn by turn directions, which we follow to get us the rest of the way there. The other reason you won’t want to leave is because the cabin is a 30 minute drive from civilization. That’s absolutely part of the charm, but is also something that travelers should be aware of before they book this property. The hosts have done a wonderful job appointing the cabin with all the things that you might need for such a stay. The home has lots of kitchen and bath essentials, as well a grill and fire pit. However, I advise you buy groceries first, before arriving at the property. We have only good things to say about this clean, thoughtfully appointed, and beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna P.

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

Amazing

What a haul to get to, but man the view did not disappoint. We celebrated our 10 year anniversary and loved this amazing cabin. Thank you so much! We hope to try out your cardinal cove one day with the family!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

lauralee r., carmel

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

Majestic View

Get ready for some twisty roads but wow what a payoff! Stunning view and beautiful cabin with large private hot tub. We chose to do our exploring once a day and come back to enjoy a relaxing dinner at home. Bryson City is about 30 minutes away. Great communication with the owner. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don E., Vero Beach USA

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

Beautiful view and quiet.

We enjoy Bryson City area with all the outdoor activities on the rivers and mountains. The ride up the mountain to the cabin is safe but once a day round trip was enough for us. Our family had a great time all was quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

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

Spectacular View

This was our second trip to the Smoky’s and was great. The cabin is beautiful and the view is spectacular! Communication with the host was flawless. Highly recommend a stay here. Will say you need to bring a vehicle with a little bit of ground clearance. It was a little tricky getting our car up there but was worth the effort. Doesn’t have to be 4wd but not low to the ground. We got up there with a Camry.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Howard E.

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

Great Getaway.!

The quietest cabin I've ever been in. Nothing but the wind blowing thru the trees and bird sounds and awesome view. Cabin has all your needs, comforts and more. Expect the normal mountain rds. The drive up is 50/50 blk top and gravel if you're driving a sports car, I had NP in my C7. If you're wanting to go to the Dragon. There's a carwash in Bryson.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine H.

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

A 1

Great
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean N., Maiden NC

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

Just Simply Awesome!

Beautiful! Awesome Views! Well thought out accommodation! Everything you need for an Awesome Stay! Just bring the food you want before you make your way up Alarka rd. The drive back down the Mtn is tIme consuming. I would recommend 4 wheel/AWD SUV type vehicle! And turn left into Alarka Highlands!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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

Great

Amazing cabin with beautiful views!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

shawn c.

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

The Views!!!

My fiance and I rented this property to celebrate our 20 year anniversary as a couple which turned into our elopement! Pictures just don't do this property justice. Everything about our stay was truly amazing. The views are simply incredible and one of the greatest parts of our stay. The route to the cabin from town is roughly 25 minutes, so make sure you stop by the Ingles grocery right in town before making your way through and up the mountain, otherwise cabin is fully stocked with all the essentials (dishes, soap, spices, coffee, etc) It is a beautiful drive, but note the drive from the Alarka community entrance is a bit steep and windy....but the views are WORTH IT!!!!! I can see why 4 wheel drive might be necessary in the winter. We enjoyed learning how to play the Dutch Shuffle Board in the upstairs den! Recommend all the nearby waterfalls, Road to Nowhere, local shops and dining, but most importantly just relaxing and admiring thr cabin views. Thank you for such a wonderful and memorable stay for our 20 year anniversay/honeymoon!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole T.

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

Fabulous holiday break

The house is lovely and the view is even better. Good location for setting off to the Smokies for long hikes.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carole R.

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

Wonderful!

The cabin was exactly as described, and the view was amazing! The kitchen was very well stocked compared to other rentals I’ve stayed at, there were pots and pans to cook most anything! Everything felt very special, we will definitely be coming back to the blue bear!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tom McGuire

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Hi!
We're Tom and Vicki. We love the Smoky Mountains and everything they have to offer. We live in Florida but travel as often as possible.

We hope you enjoy the cabin as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

We've been traveling to the mountains for years and always wanted a place to call home when we visit. We fell in love with the views at Alarka Highlands. We loved the proximity to Bryson City. We built the cabin for visitors like us in mind.

Enjoy!

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