Bear Hug Cabin - Perfect Mountain Retreat for Two!

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A wooden deck with a hot tub, wooden stairs, and a wooden cabin in the background.
A cabin surrounded by dense forest with a clear sky.
A log cabin bedroom with a bed, two wall-mounted lamps, a television, and a sign on the wall.
A log cabin interior with a leather sofa, a coffee table, a television, and a fireplace.
A log cabin interior with a green leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a stove.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Smokey Mountain Trains Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Bryson City

Located in Bryson City, this cabin is in the mountains. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Oconaluftee Indian Village are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Smoky Mountain Country Club and Cooper Creek Trout Farm & Pond. Smokey Mountain Trains Museum and Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail are also worth visiting.
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Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • The Wild Fern - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Tuckasegee River - 8 min drive - 8.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Hug Cabin - Perfect Mountain Retreat for Two! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bear Hug Cabin - Perfect Mountain Retreat for Two!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bear Hug Cabin - Perfect Mountain Retreat for Two!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Hug Cabin - Perfect Mountain Retreat for Two!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bear Hug Cabin - Perfect Mountain Retreat for Two! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians. The Wild Fern and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The road up to the cabin was challenging. I would not drive it at night. Need more sign directing you to the cabin. I would defenitely suggest a 4-wheel drive. The host allowed meTo check-in twomhours early. The cabin was clean but had several stink bugs in the living room and dining room. Once I got rid of them it was fine. The view was awesome from the hot tub and balcony. It was an awesome week at the cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location
Great stay with a few exception’s.The ROAD IS TERRIBLE and definitely needs to be described in the listing driving a road like that is not for everyone. Definitely needed a freshening up in between guests when long periods of time. The neighbors dogs oh my word constantly barking, hurt the peace and quiet. Besides this the stay was good very cute and cozy little place worth the money and the travel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2026
Thank you so much for your review and for taking the time to share these beautiful photos—they are absolutely stunning! We’re delighted to hear you found the home cute, cozy, and worth the travel. We truly appreciate your feedback on the road. We do list in our property description that a 4WD vehicle is required to access the home due to the steep terrain, but we'll review our wording to ensure this is as clear as possible for future guests. We’re also so sorry for the inconvenience caused by the neighbor’s dogs and for any detail missed prior to your arrival; we’ve shared your notes directly with our team so we can address these items immediately. Thank you again for staying with us, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was perfect. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2025
Thanks for the great review!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Relax in the Smokies!

Rough road up the mountain but cute cabin with everything needed for a quiet getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2024
Thanks for the great review, Frances!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, relaxing weekend!

The Bear Hug Cabin is up in a Beautiful location, feels very isolated and peaceful but still only a quick drive away from town. We really enjoyed our stay and loved to just sit back and relax on the deck and enjoy the surroundings. Very nicely decorated inside and was the perfect place to stay for a relaxing getaway in the mountains!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2024
Thanks for the great review, Jeff!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

23rd anniversary

We wanted to get away for our 23rd anniversary and we loved it . Can't wait to go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr 2023
Thank you Kenneth - So glad you both enjoyed the cabin. We would love for you to stay with us again. Happy Anniversary!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very cozy and comfortable, great view

Everything was great,but was worried about any other vehicle on driveway while coming in or out.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2023
Thank you Don. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay. Please come back and stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary Trip

Cozy little cabin. Beautiful views! 4 X 4 needed, the road up the mountain is a little scary, but worth it for the view. We had a great relaxing stay. Was disappointed with shower (it was quite small and the spray hose was not in good working order), however we made due. Loved the views most of all!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2022
Wayne - Thank you for the feedback. We are glad you had a relaxing stay and enjoyed the views of our beautiful mountains
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Cabin

It was a beautiful cabin with a spectacular view. Just be careful going up the mountain driveway. definitely you would prefer to have an all wheel drive vehicle at the very least
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2024
Thanks for the great review, Daniel!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great little cabin

Exactly as advertised. You have to drive carefully to get up the mtn so 1st time is better during the day. Cabin was clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2023
Thank you Maureen - We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at the cabin. We would love for you to stay with us again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little remote cabin

Cabin was perfect for my partner and I and our senior dogs. View is beautiful. Made use of the deck, fire pit, and 2 person hot tub. Kitchen, living space, bathroom are fairly minimal but it was what we were expecting. We also really loved being closer to Bryson City, found it much more appealing to visit than Gatlinburg.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2023
Thank you Jessica - We are so happy you enjoyed your stay at the cabin. Please come back and stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay

The road to the cabin needs to be fixed. It was very difficult to get to the cabin. Other than that it was beautiful!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2025
Hi Shelly, thanks for the feedback. I will be sure to share with our staff.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Bear Hug

Hot tub in picture is not one at property. Loved the seclusion but the .7 mile drive on the gravel road was a minus.Road definitely needs attention. Overall great place for a romantic .
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2023
Thank you for the feedback. Please come back!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely Cabin

Nice little cabin, enjoyed the covered porch in the rain, can't beat that sound. Bed was comfy. The hot tub was nice - may need a new cover soon current one is tearing in the middle (also only one of the large jets seemed to be working). The view was ok but some of the little trees are growing fast and blocking out the mountains. Loved how close we were to town yet far enough away to be secluded!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr 2024
Thanks for the review and feedback, Jessie!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

good

Hot tub not working all other good
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2024
Thanks for the review, Tony. We are so sorry the hot tub was not working while you were in stay. We'd love to host you again for a discount.
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10/10 Excellent

Bear Hug

Really disappointed that the hot tub wasn’t already on and ready to use. Debris floating in hot tub. Also, then couldn’t get it to remain constant temperature and the jets not working correctly. Would like to stay at Bear Hug again but afraid of the hot tub concerns.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great small cabin, sketchy road

Cabin was great. Small but clean and comfy. Hot tub was great. Road is mentioned that 4x4 or AWD is needed. For sure this is the case. Owner / other property owners need to fix the washed out portion of road before someone goes off the side of the mountain. I have a lifted 4runner and it was no issue to drive in the ditch to avoid the break away edge of the road. If someone cannot move over far enough due to clearance or poor decisions (like at night for a late arrival) the road edge looks to be ready to give way. My car or minivan would not have made it up the hill.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2024
HI Johnathon, thank you for the feedback. We will be sure to share with our staff and the owner. We appreciate you sharing your experience with us and cannot wait to be your host again.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Not what you’d expect

The road to the cabin is rough, highly suggest 4x4. The hot tub was super small, was dirty and the jets didn’t work, was not the hot tub in the photo. Neighbors dogs barked the whole time at all hours and some random guy showed up during our stay to work on the cabin. We had booked for 5 nights and only stayed 4 so we lost out on $$$. It was hard to shower due to the layout, I kept opening the shower door rinsing my hair. The cabin itself is clean and small, perfect for 2 people. Other than that, I would not recommend until they fix the issues with the road and the hot tub.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Timothy - Thank you for the feedback. I will look into these issues.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Weekend/Train Ride

Booking and communication prior to arrival was great. The road leading to cabin is extremely rough, and luckily we didn’t meet another car. Be aware, it is steep, rocky and one lane. Cabin decore is very outdated, the vinyl couch uncomfortable and cold. No extra blankets were provided, recommend bringing a few. The hotbtub was nothing like the photo --it's the size of a bathtub and is in need of improvements. No extra towels are provided so if you plan on tubbing bring towels. No firewood is provided and when I asked hosts, they said check a local gas station. There was only 1 roll of toilet paper, so I left the 4pack I bought for next guests, as no more was provided when I asked. Overall, we spent the little time we were there outside. Cabin could be darling with updated improvements.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2023
Jeanie - Thank you for the feedback. I will pass this on to the owner.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy

Loved the location, as described. You really do want a 4WD, or all wheel drive. Could use better signage to the cabin, but the property manager sent a young man out to help us find the property. We arrived after dark so the directions provided didn't help as there were landmarks such as green roof that we couldn't see. Morning sunrises were pretty awesome sitting on the porch drinking coffee. Not the properties fault, but a neighbor down the hill had dogs that barked a lot. I think they were full-time residents. Cabin had all the items you would need to make the stay comfortable and relaxing. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2022
Thank you Robert - We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to you coming back!
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