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Every Amenity You Could Imagine + Amazing Mountain Views

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Huge game room with Pool Table, Basketball, TV, Poker Table, and 2 Arcade Cabinets!
Two large, inviting porches are available. Both have excellent mountain views. You can relax on the hot tub after a long day out and enjoy the mountain views!
Enjoy the amazing views from all over the property!
We have enough rocking chairs for your whole group!
Seating for your whole group!
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12325 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Check out the area

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Whittier, NC
  • Popular LocationSmoky Mountain Country Club6 min walk
  • Popular LocationSequoyah National Golf Club12 min drive
  • Popular LocationGreat Smoky Mountains Railroad15 min drive
  • AirportAsheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)71 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bear Den

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Every Amenity You Could Imagine + Amazing Mountain Views

Dancing Bear Lodge is a five Bedroom, three and a half Bathroom Luxurious Cabin with the absolute best, layered mountain views that you can experience in the Smokies. You will be only minutes to Bryson City, Cherokee, Maggie Valley, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park as well as 44 miles to Gatlinburg and one hour from Asheville.

The first thing you will notice when you pull into our covered parking is what caused us to fall in love with Dancing Bear Lodge… The absolutely stunning views. They are truly the best we have ever seen. You feel at peace when you sit on the porch or in the hot tub and stare out at the mountain views as you hear the river in the valley and the birds in the trees. It's what made us fall for Dancing Bear Lodge when we first visited.

As you venture inside, you will be impressed with the attention to detail. We did our very best to think of everything you may want when staying with us. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to cook a meal for your family and guests. Coffee lovers will absolutely love staying with us (You may experience a little bit of coffee envy about the coffee bar, be warned!). You will find two different whole bean coffees with a coffee grinder to grind them to your specifications. Then you will notice the french press, a regular coffee pot, a Keurig machine, and my personal favorite.. a Nespresso machine for excellent coffees and espresso shots! After you brew your coffee you can prepare it however you like best. We stock four different syrups, three types of creamer, sugar in the raw, equal, splenda, and honey sticks to make your coffee even better than at home!

After passing through the kitchen and dining room you can venture down the hallway to the two top floor Owner's Suites. They each have King size beds and their own bathrooms. You'll enjoy the spa sheets and our favorite quilt sets on each bed as well as the great views from the bedrooms.

Downstairs from the main living room, you'll find a striking two-story game room. The game room has a pool table, a full-sized arcade-style basketball game, a large poker table(with eight barstools), two arcade cabinets and our second living room adorned with a stone fireplace. Around the corner of the breakfast bar you will find an eat-in kitchen as well as the door leading to the lower porch with the hot tub. Down the hall from the eat-in kitchen, you will find the two downstairs bedrooms. One features a third king bed and the other features a queen bed, which share a spacious and private full bathroom.

The "Bear's Den" (5'6" ceiling height) is tucked away halfway up the staircase and includes one queen bed and two twin beds. This room is perfect for the kids in the group or for extra beds for any other guests. It is setup with a kids teepee, a chalkboard, plenty of books and games to play with, as well as a TV with a Roku to stream their favorite channels.

Outside, enjoy the view stars and roast marshmallows in the large fire pit. You'll love the feeling of privacy while still feeling close enough to others to feel safe while staying at Dancing Bear Lodge.

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only. All pets must be put in crate if left a

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
All guests must sign the house rules/rental agreement.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Whittier

Located in Whittier, this cabin is in the mountains. The Cottage Craftsman and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Oconaluftee Indian Village. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo and Country Side Bowling Lanes. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Whittier, NC

What's nearby

  • Smoky Mountain Country Club - 6 min walk
  • Sequoyah National Golf Club - 12 min drive
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 15 min drive
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 15 min drive
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 14 min drive
  • Mountain Layers Brewing Company - 15 min drive
  • Nantahala Brewing Brewpub - 15 min drive
  • Nate and Nick's - 15 min drive
  • Waffle House - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Every Amenity You Could Imagine + Amazing Mountain Views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Every Amenity You Could Imagine + Amazing Mountain Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Every Amenity You Could Imagine + Amazing Mountain Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Every Amenity You Could Imagine + Amazing Mountain Views located?

This family-friendly Whittier cabin is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Smoky Mountain Country Club. Tuckasegee River is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic!!
Great house with all of the amenities you may need. The coffee bar was exceptional, and the host(s) were very helpful and quick to respond to our needs. Further, our six kids, aged 7-17, loved the basement and the bears den was really cool!! We plan on staying here if we’re in the Bryson City area again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick Getaway
We had a quick family getaway at this lovely house equipped with everything you need to have a great experience. It's close to the south entrance to the Smokey's and within minutes of groceries and restaurants. The house is exactly as describe in the listing. The accommodations are comfortable and relaxing. The hot tub wand grill were in good condition, and the fire place was easy to use (note: please check the firewood supply as we had to get our own). The kitchen had everything you need and the coffee bar will appeal to those who love coffee and the variations thereof. Good communication with the host and overall a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent home for the whole family
My family and I loved staying at Dancing Bear Lodge. We loved the location of the home and the views are amazing. The rooms and bathrooms were exactly as described and the kitchen was well stocked with everything you could possibly need. Everyone enjoyed the game room and the fire pit was a huge hit. Those were our 2 favorite spots. The fire pit is easy to get to and there was even firewood for us in the box. We loved that the hosts had Christmas Trees up on each floor as well! We stayed at this home during a visit to ride The Polar Express during Christmas time. It’s very convenient to the train depot as well. We will definitely be back to this home. We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belinda Britt R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grandma, Papa and kids
Our stay was awesome! The lodge provided all the space and privacy needed for babies to sleep, and grown ups too! The older kids had a blast with the basketball game and the arcade games. we all enjoyed the pool table! We had meals together at the huge dining table. We all loved having our own bathrooms connected to our bedrooms. It was easy for grandma and papa to get in and out of the house from the carport or the downstairs entrance. The hot tub was a huge hit with all of us! The mattress on our bed slept so well! We will book here again! Thank you for the delicious, complimentary coffee, teas, and hot chocolate.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Polar express
We stayed for a family trip to the polar express. The house was great and had entertainment for all ages. It was clean and convenient to the train.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Your host

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Hello! My name is Alex Cope. I grew up and lived in several areas around Raleigh, NC before moving to Charlotte for my career. I am an Air Traffic Controller at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport. I have been married since 2014 to my amazing wife Paige and I have two young children who I love to spend my free time with. We all love traveling and exploring new places!

Why they chose this property

We purchased Dancing Bear Lodge because we fell in love with the Smoky Mountains when we visited them while growing up. We always wanted to own a property that our children could enjoy with us while growing up and when the right opportunity presented itself we decided to jump on it! We love visiting the area and enjoying the amazing views our property has. It is so relaxing to be able to enjoy the amazing views. If you stay with us you'll be able to see exactly what I am referring to yourself!

What makes this property unique

Dancing Bear Lodge truly has the best mountain views we have ever experienced. Every time we stay we have the same feeling of awe when we go onto the porch and look at the awesome layered mountain views. You can also enjoy the same views from the extra-large 7 person hot tub. It is so nice to come back after a day exploring and relax in the hot tub with the amazing views!

Additionally, we have truly tried our best to focus on the design at Dancing Bear. It feels comfortable as soon as you walk in. We the best cleaners in the area to keep it perfect at all times. We have the highest quality spa sheets, and our favorite quilts on every bed. You immediately feel comfortable and cozy in every room.

The kitchen is stocked as well as ours is at home(actually better in many ways!). We have practically any cooking device you could want to cook meals for your family and guests.

The coffee bar is amazing if you enjoy coffee. We have two types of whole bean coffee with a grinder, a french press, a Keurig, a regular coffee pot, and my personal favorite.. an Nespresso machine! We also have all of the ingredients you can want to make your cup the way you enjoy. There are four different syrups to flavor your coffee, three different coffee creamer varieties, stir sticks, sugar in the raw, Equal, Splenda, and honey sticks. If you don't like coffee, don't worry! We also have a variety of hot teas, as well as hot chocolate for the whole family to enjoy.. That is our kids favorite!

We have done our best to set the Cabin up how we would want it when we are staying there, and we think that anyone staying there will be impressed with both the amenities and the level of thought that was put into every aspect of Dancing Bear. We strive to be the best Vacation Rental that you have ever stayed at.

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