Sky Bear Lodge, epic views at Gr Smoky Mtn Park! 3mi to town

See all properties

Save

Entire home

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

Explore the area

Swain County, NC

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad11 min drive
Nantahala Brewing Company11 min drive
Smokey Mountain Trains Museum11 min drive
Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)111 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

7 Single Beds and 4 King Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

About this property

Sky Bear Lodge offers breathtaking mountain views from its elevated position on our property. With rustic cedar interiors, stone fireplace, and spacious layout, it's perfect for family gatherings. Paved driveway for easy access, and amenities include game room, hot tub, and various entertainment options. Situated on 40+ acres near the National Park, just an 8-minute ride to town. Enjoy the serenity and recreational activities at Three Little Bears Retreat.

Property manager

Matthew McGee

Premier Host

Amenities

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Bryson City

This vacation home is located in Bryson City. 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. Bryson City Gem Mine and Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo are also worth visiting.

Swain County, NC

What's nearby

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 11 min drive
Nantahala Brewing Company - 11 min drive
Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 11 min drive
Island Park - 12 min drive
Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 27 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 12 min drive
Mountain Layers Brewing Company - 11 min drive
Nantahala Brewing Brewpub - 7 min drive
Nate and Nick's - 6 min drive
Guayabitos Mexican Restaurant - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sky Bear Lodge, epic views at Gr Smoky Mtn Park! 3mi to town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

Learn more

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kellie E.

30 Oct 2023

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

Beautiful getaway with friends and family

We booked Sky Bear Lodge in February for Mid October. Our group included people driving from TX, CO and MN. Sky Bear Lodge was our hub for the week and is a beautiful property with absolutely stunning views. We hauled motorcycles up to do some riding in the beautiful Smoky Mountains and the tail of the dragon. The driveway is a little tight with some pretty tight corners, but we were able to get three trailers up and riding back and forth was a little slick in spots because of the dew and leaves, but doable. We reached out to Matthew for a couple of questions and he was very responsive. Hight recommend this property!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

23 May 2023

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

Perfect Wedding Venue

Our son and his (now) wife wanted a spot overlooking the mountains. It needed to be intimate, a place we could have shifts of guests, places we could separate, share a meal, and if needed have a view from large windows in case of rain. Sky bear covered that completely. Though is was supposed to rain all day, the sun was out and beautiful. The deck made the perfect place for a trellis, wedding party and aisle way for the bride to make her entrance. Because of all the different entrances from the deck, we could make it a perfect day with many memories. The groomsmen and bridesmaids each could have their space, and the few guests theirs. We had porkchops on the grill and plenty of plates and utensils for a sit down dinner. We had no problem with parking, and the grocery was just 10 minutes away for all the trips for forgotten items. The prewedding festivities had a quaint town within minutes with many options. Perfect

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheryar W.

17 Aug 2022

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

Last days of summer

The place was as the listing shows. Family was very happy with the place, the view and all the things. The gameroom was especially enjoyable. Had everything we were looking to keep us busy. Location close enough to the park and other sights within a short drive.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sallie P.

16 Aug 2022

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

Great Stay

Beautiful cabin and great host!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marnie P.

19 July 2022

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

Spacious, comfortable, and gorgeous views!

Our visit with 6 adults and 3 children was absolutely fantastic. The game room is such a fun bonus as is the hot tub. The view is absolutely unbelievable-- we almost didn't want to leave the house for our day adventures! Matt is a wonderfully responsive host as well.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Matthew McGee

I was raised as a traveler. My upbringing was by the Gulf of Mexico in northwest Florida where learned to love the water and race sailboats, but my Mom was from Utah, so we had to visit the mountains every year to satisfy her desire to get back. This resulted in us vacationing in the Smokies, and the adventures I had there as a child encouraged me to explore the world. I have since backpacked around the world and developed a passion for creating unique spaces in which travelers can relax and have a more immersive experience. My wife and I started with one cabin to raise our kids as I was raised with frequent trips to the mountains, and we loved that experience and decided to expand with more cabins and bring our family into the business.

Why they chose this property

This property is part of what our family calls "Three Little Bears Retreat." It comes from our three children and the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears and her quest to find the bed or bowl of porridge that is "juuust right." We truly feel that this property is "just right" because it has such easy access into town, it's right around the corner from the entrance to the national park, has great views, Lands Creek at the bottom and mountain streams that flow throughout the property. It really is the best in our opinon!