Dancing Bear Den is a beautiful, private cabin nestled among tall hardwood trees and is perched atop Elk Mountain in Asheville, NC. This gorgeous property is located just 1.2 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway and is a certified National Wildlife Habitat. The cabin is situated at an elevation of 3,500 feet which affords breathtaking views of sunrises and sunsets over the mountains from inside, outside on the decks or from the hot tub. This peaceful mountain escape is a beautifully decorated cabin with bedrooms on three living levels. It accommodates up to 14 people comfortably.

Dancing Bear Den features tall ceilings, fireplaces, handsome warm wood walls and hardwood floors. A Coffee and Tea Bar is ideally located between the kitchen and great room. Tucked away inside an upstairs bedroom closet, The Cub Cave is a cozy play area created just for kids. Whimsically decorated, it provides a fun space for our youngest guests to enjoy themselves with board games and a children’s library. The Grateful Dead themed room on the bottom level is a certain highlight of any music fan’s stay at Dancing Bear Den.

The open floor plan of the kitchen, dining area, and great room allows everyone to gather and spend time together. Three living levels gives everyone the opportunity to go find their own quiet space. Asheville’s music scene is a wonderful mélange of Americana, Bluegrass, Country, Rock and the Jam Band scene. Music lovers will appreciate the trippy art and thoughtfully decorated Grateful Dead room on the bottom level. On that same floor you will find a Game Room with a foosball table, board games and a smart TV as well as a reading nook to cozy up with a good book on a beanbag chair. Breathe in the fresh mountain air from the cabin’s wooden decks on two levels and enjoy a relaxing soak in the outdoor hot tub while taking in the stunning long views of the Blue Ridge Mountains or venture out and enjoy the area with everything it has to offer.

If you are interested in experiencing first-rate restaurants, breweries, galleries, shops, spas, and entertainment, downtown Asheville is just a 25 minute drive down the mountain. This private log cabin is also a mere 35 minutes from the Asheville Regional Airport, 30 minutes from the Biltmore Estate, 25 minutes to Craggy Gardens, and 40 minutes from Mount Mitchell, the highest point east of the Mississippi River at 6,685 feet elevation.

Dancing Bear Den serves as a wonderful central location to begin your next adventure. Gorgeous hiking trails, waterfalls, lookout points, amazing local wildlife are all easily accessible within a short drive. The Asheville area is a year-round destination for exploring the outdoors. Biking, hiking, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, waterfalls, kayaking, canoeing, and zip lining are all available to you in the nearby area. After your days of fun and adventure, you get a chance to relax and recharge in the hot tub as the sun sets over the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Dancing Bear Den does have a paved but somewhat steep driveway, very common for mountainside homes. In the snowy winter months, four-wheel drive is recommended.

For larger families and groups, the neighboring property, The Elk Mountain Lodge, is also available on vrbo.com listing 2290685.