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Bear Necessities is near East Port Marina on Dale Hollow Lake Tennessee

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Alpine, TN
  • Place, Dale Hollow Reservoir
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Tennessee Tech University
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Loft

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Bear Necessities is near East Port Marina on Dale Hollow Lake Tennessee

Cabin is equipped with fireplace, WIFI, Smart TV’s, central heat and air conditioning, gas grill, and a hot tub. Bear Necessities can sleep 13 guests. The loft bedroom offers two queen size beds, and a private bathroom. The main floor offers a bedroom with a king size bed, bathroom, kitchen complete with stove top range and oven, microwave, toaster, and coffee maker. The living area offers a beautiful stone fireplace, and luxurious leather furniture. Venture downstairs for a second living area with a Smart TV. There are two bedrooms downstairs, one offering a set of bunk beds, and a full size bed, the other offering a queen size bed. We supply bedding (sheets, blankets, and pillows). We DO NOT supply any towels for the kitchen, bathing or for swimming. This beautiful log cabin was remodeled in 2013…. You can relax knowing the bare necessities are all you need in life.

Pets?
We love animals too, and of course your pet is welcome, but only in SELECT cabins. Bear Necessities IS pet friendly. We do require a one time pet fee of $75.00 + tax which is nonrefundable and it will be collected through VRBO. Limit of (1) dog under 65# or (2) dogs under 25# per cabin. The pet fee will not be applied to any damages in-cured by your pet. The pet fee will not be applied to any damages in-cured by your pet.

The cabin is situated in a serene wooded area, offering beautiful natural surroundings. Guests should be aware that wildlife may be present on or near the property, particularly in outdoor spaces such as wooded trails, riverbanks, and areas with water access.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Byrdstown

Located in Byrdstown, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Jamestown Town Hall and Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Star Point Marina and Wolf River Marina. Eagle Cove Marina and Dale Hollow State Park Marina are also worth visiting.
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Alpine, TN

What's nearby

  • Dale Hollow Reservoir - 25 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park - 31 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Cordell Hull - 31 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Standing Stone State Park - 37 min drive - 41.3 km
  • Tennessee Tech University - 58 min drive - 71.5 km

Getting around

  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 129 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunset Marina - ‬50 min drive
  • ‪Pier 42 Restaurant - ‬50 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Restaurant - ‬50 min drive
  • ‪Smitty's - ‬47 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Necessities is near East Port Marina on Dale Hollow Lake Tennessee pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Bear Necessities is near East Port Marina on Dale Hollow Lake Tennessee?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bear Necessities is near East Port Marina on Dale Hollow Lake Tennessee on 25 May 2026 start from AU$532, 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 Necessities is near East Port Marina on Dale Hollow Lake Tennessee?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bear Necessities is near East Port Marina on Dale Hollow Lake Tennessee?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Necessities is near East Port Marina on Dale Hollow Lake Tennessee?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bear Necessities is near East Port Marina on Dale Hollow Lake Tennessee located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is within 20 miles (32 km) of Overton County Heritage Museum, Old Jail Museum and Old Jail. Mark Twain City Park and Jamestown Town Hall are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kenna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was as advertised would stay again A.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

KristiAnna M.

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

Beautiful cabin

The cabin was lovely and close to a marina. It was clean with plenty of room. Love the wrap around porch. We had a very nice time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Sonya M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Needed Get-away

Overall, it was fantastic. We were however, a little disappointed that there was not a pool table and there no towels provided (both were indicated on the website). Half of our group "took one for the team" and traveled to Wal-Mart (round trip took an hour and a half - which took from our already short time together). The owner was very pleasant and accommodating, though, and sent towels to the cabin the next morning at 9 am. That was very thoughtful. With a little fine-tuning, this could be a wonderful experience. We enjoyed the cabin very much - check in and out was easy. All in all, we had a great "birthday celebration" for two members of the family!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany J.

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

Perfect getaway

The cabin is roomy and enough fun you don’t need to leave. We had our Christmas here since all of our kids are grown. Our kids and grandkids had the best time. We plan on making this a tradition and an every few months get away for the family.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

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

Nothing BARE about Bear Necessities

My family loved the Bear Necessities cabin! It yes a beautiful home! We will gladly stay there again! The pool table fun was a great time-filler between other activities and games we had scheduled to do. We played games and didn't leave the cabin for the three days we were there. The owner was more than accommodating and generous with a few tweaks needed to our original travel/stay plans. He was easy to contact and quick to respond. Actually, my family and I feel he's a real gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

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

A beautiful cabin in a beautiful place

We all loved this place very nice place and very remote location is what we like. Pool table and hot tub are very nice and we had everything we needed to have a very nice weekend. We will be back when weather is warmer and do some boating
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose S.

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

Everything was great just everything was to far to go sight seeing

We enjoy the cabin was beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Bill Perkins

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In early 2021, Bill and Anne Perkins purchased several cabins from our BEST FRIENDS Richard and Wendy DeVries (previous owners of East Port Marina & Resort) and created The Cabins at East Port Marina, LLC. In addition, the Perkins assumed property management of an additional 9 cabins owned by others and we are looking to the future growth of our small family owned company.

Why they chose this property

Our goal for The Cabins at East Port Marina is very simple. Treat customers with respect and offer a great cabin vacation experience at a fair price! So come to Dale Hollow Lake and stay with us!

What makes this property unique

While your here…visit East Port Marina and the Fisher's Place for a bite to eat. We welcome back all those return vacationers and welcome anyone new guests to be a part of The Cabins at East Port Marina Family! See You soon!!

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