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Bear Pause Cabin, ideally located between Blowing Rock and Boone!

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A wooden cabin interior with a living room, kitchen, and a fireplace.
A gated entrance with a wooden fence and a metal gate, leading to a building with a green roof.
A wooden cabin entrance sign with a bear and pine tree design, indicating a cabin named 'BEAR PAUSE.'
A wooden staircase with metal railings leading up a rocky slope.
An aerial view of a house with a green roof, surrounded by dense trees.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Appalachian Ski Mountain

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Blowing Rock, NC
  • Place, Appalachian Ski Mountain
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Moses H. Cone Memorial Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Appalachian State University
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Blowing Rock

Located in Blowing Rock, this cabin is in the mountains. Appalachian Ski Mountain and Sugar Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore The Blowing Rock and Grandfather Mountain. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Blowing Rock Auditorium, or consider a night out at The Mill at Rock Creek.
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Map
Blowing Rock, NC

What's nearby

  • Appalachian Ski Mountain - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Moses H. Cone Memorial Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Appalachian State University - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Kidd Brewer Stadium - 11 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 31 min drive - 35.0 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cook Out - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Local Lion - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Pause Cabin, ideally located between Blowing Rock and Boone! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bear Pause Cabin, ideally located between Blowing Rock and Boone!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bear Pause Cabin, ideally located between Blowing Rock and Boone!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Pause Cabin, ideally located between Blowing Rock and Boone!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bear Pause Cabin, ideally located between Blowing Rock and Boone! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Appalachian Ski Mountain and Moses H. Cone Memorial Park. Doc's Rocks Gem Mine is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Inside was clean..outside on the porch and surrounding area needs a big cleanup. 30 steps to get down to the front door is a lot when you have bags, clothes, etc. and is worse taking it all back up. Not for the faint of heart or if you have health issues. Great location though and nice view from back deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location to the ski slope was key
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view and beautiful cabin. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cabin for a family visiting Tweetsie Railroad.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location at App Mountain

Our Girl Scout troop enjoyed our stay at this property. So close to the mountain for skiing. We enjoyed the hot tub, fire place, and the bunk room so that the girls could all bunk together as a group.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday Weekend

We came up to visit our Daughter at App State for her Birthday. The cabin is in a great location right between Boone and Blowing Rock. We enjoyed the hot tub and the back deck. The cabin was very cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience

We loved the house! Very cozy and comfortable! We will love to rent it again for a longer stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Long Weekend

Cute property for our family and friends weekend getaway. Great communication with owners and to Boone and Blowing Rock.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Weekend for Stay

The Bear Pause is a wonderful cabin. My best friend and I were able to have a great relaxing time to just sit and reminisce. The hot tub was perfect and I would recommend this cabin to everyone. Can’t wait to book it again for my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very responsive and cordial. I appreciate the timeliness of the responses. We had a few issues but the host rectified the situation to our satisfaction. The view was beautiful from the back deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great Thanksgiving

We had an awesome vacation this past Thanksgiving, The cabin was a ton of fun. It was super clean and cozy, and a great layout for a family. The cabin was well stocked, and while the kitchen is small, we were able to cook our entire traditional Thanksgiving feast. And lastly, the views are amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Dec 2020
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay and had a Great Thanksgiving!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a good time here. Great to sit on the back porch, beautiful view, and my family did enjoy our stay. However, one of the stairs going to the 2nd floor has a nail sticking out. We put a rag over it so we were aware, but noting for future residents. Also the stairs leading down to the cabin, about 2/3 of the way down, are starting to separate entirely on the right side. A bit of a safety issue. Wifi is unusable, but a blessing in disguise because internet is not why we were there! Overall we really did enjoy our stay. The beds were comfy, the view was beautiful, and it is decorated well. Some of the issues I'm mentioning so others are aware, and the host can make needed repairs. The location is also fantastic, close to Blowing Rock attraction, Mystery Hill, and Tweetsie railroad. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little get away

The property owner Dayna was truly a wonderful host. She made it very easy to check in and kept all lines of communication open. This was a special trip because I asked my partner of 5 and a half years to marry me and we were accommodated perfectly! I recommend this property to anyone who needs a nice little get away with a great view a wonderful property owner. THANKS AGAIN DAYNA!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2020
Thank you Brittany! It was a pleasure hosting you all, and I'm so honored to have helped make your special day perfect. Congratulations again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay at Bear Pause

Our booking crossed two owners as the property changed hands during our reservation and both owners, previous and new, couldn't of been nicer to work with. The cabin is in a perfect location if you are skiing App Mtn - walking distance to the entrance which allowed us to do lunch and dinner at the cabin between ski runs - and close to other town attractions including Blowing Rock, Sugar/Beech Mtn, and shopping. The cabin is nicely equipped and decorated (extra special touches for Christmas) and had everything we needed for a family ski trip getaway. Communication with the owner was easy, pleasant, and quick and we will definitely be back for our next trip to Blowing Rock! Thank you for sharing your home with us - we had a lovely stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Dec 2020
It was a pleasure hosting you and your family! I look forward to your next stay!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful!

We had a wonderful time! The home is comfortable, clean, and well furnished. The little touches, like the hot tub with raised seating around and the dimmable string of globe lights and the footstools in front of the rocking chairs on the porch were unexpected and so nice! The view was amazing! We thoroughly enjoyed watching the sun rise over the foggy valley each morning and gazing at the stars from the hot tub at night. To get the great view, of course, the home is nestled on the side of the mountain, so there are quite a few stairs from the street to the home. The Ski Mountain Cabin was the perfect mountain get away for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay! Hope to host you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time booking this property for a family trip to tweetsie railroad. The excitement of hearing the train whistle is great for the little ones! We comfortably fit two families one family with an 18 month old upstairs in one room and another family of 4 with a 2 and 4 year old downstairs. The stairs to get to the property would not be good for someone with poor mobility but it worked fine for our families. Having the pack and play available is very nice! The back porch was nice to step out while others were napping. The adults used the hot tub after the children went to bed and everything was clean and working properly. We had a great time and used the grill as well. Everything was there that we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorial Day Getaway

We had a wonderful time staying at this property for 3 children and 4 adults. It was a great location and had a fabulous view. The inside of the house was pretty accurate to the listing. We had plenty of linens and towels. I had two negatives regarding the property. One was the check in process. You had to download an app and open it each time to open the door also if you waited until you were at the house then there was not adequate service to open it the first time. A key code would have been much simpler in my opinion. Also the fire pit area had not been mowed in a long time and the area was unusable. The hot tub was very clean and fabulous. We loved hearing Tweetsie from the porch and overall had a wonderful weekend away. The owner of the property was excellent and very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
So glad you all enjoyed your stay. Thanks for the feedback. Most of our guests have loved the keyless entry app, but we will certainly take this into account for future guests who may prefer an alternative. Also thank you for letting us know about the fire pit area. We have a routine lawn service, so will be reaching out to ensure this doesn’t happen again. Thank you. Hope to have you visit with us in the future.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous Cabin on the Mountain

My family had blast staying at this cabin -- it was clean and beautifully decorated and had everything we could possibly need. It's definitely up on the side of the mountain if you are looking for a secluded place with privacy (which we were) -- but its also so accessible to both Blowing Rock (5 min) and Boone (10-15 min). We went activities in both towns every day and relaxed at night on the porch or by the fire pit. Having the grill was amazing -- we caught fish at a trout farm and BBQed that night outside. Jacuzzi was nice after a long day once the kids were in bed. My only word of advice is there is a pretty steep stair case from the parking spot down the house -- make sure to make in suitcase you can carry :) We had 3 large rollers, we did OK! Last, we had some technical issues with the LockApp -- but Ashley was amazing, helpful, and quick -- she got us access to the extra lockbox and in the door in minutes. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a quiet getaway place that close to all the attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
We are so very happy you enjoyed your stay! We hope you come back to see us soon!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Cozy Cabin close to everything!

Arrived at this cabin to find the 41 steps down to the cabin covered with ice and snow from the blowing snow making machine at the ski slopes down the street. Trying to navigate the slippery steps down with luggage and weekend supplies was treacherous. Once inside the cabin we discovered there was no wood for the wood-burning fireplace, which was the whole reason we chose the cabin. Off to the store we went for wood and ice melt. We worked on clearing the steps and of course lugging the wood down was quite the experience. Also, the solar lights at night do not work so when returning from dinner the steps can be difficult. I attempted to text and call the owner and reached them on the third try. There were no directions on the TV provider to operate the TV in the cabin instruction book, it should be updated. I think this cabin could be a 4 star if the owners made a few tweaks. Master bedroom bedspread was soiled and the pillow slips only covered half the pillows, needs updating and more than two ice trays. Cutely decorated and perfect for 4 adults. We loved the fireplace and left wood for the next renters. After these initial problems we love the Blowing Rock area and the cabin was close to everything. Hiking is amazing. We love the Gamekeeper Restaurant, Vidalia, and Bistro Roca.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you for your feedback. We have made our cleaning team aware of issues noted so corrections can be made. Solar lights have been repaired. During inclement weather steps are cleared/salted prior to Guest arrival. It could, however accumulate some depending on your arrival time. We unfortunately can’t guarantee wood supply for each guest due to volume and usage, and it is not listed as an amenity on our listing. We are typically very responsive to all guests as noted in our reviews, apologize for any issues you had reaching us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountains

Great location, we had a great trip!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Can't get a better location

I travel to Boone 3-4 times per year and I have yet to visit a property that has great views and is as easily accessible, yet this one checks both boxes. And being so close to both Boone and Blowing Rock means there is plenty to do within a very short drive. Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice getaway in the mountains

Wonderful visit. House has everything you need. Great location. Dayna was very helpful and responsive with any questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to the slopes

Nice, cozy place. Perfect for the 5 of us. A min drive to the slopes. Really enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Weekend Spot

Our family of four stayed here for a weekend trip to Grandfather Mountain. The property was clean and had everything we needed. We enjoyed the view, the fire pit, and the hot tub. A nice location for a relaxing weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great view from deck!

The best part about the house is the view off the back deck. It was stunning and the sun never really hit the porch so we were always in the shade. We spent hours outside. I did think the kitchen needed better lighting. It was pretty dark in there.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
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