Brother Bear Hollow

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A covered deck with a swing, a bench, and a table with chairs.
A rustic cabin with a metal roof, wooden deck, and a small porch.
A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, a dining area, and a kitchen.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a ceiling fan, a leather sofa with cushions, a coffee table, and a rustic rug.
A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, wooden walls, a dining area, and a television.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Robbinsville, NC
  • Place, Nantahala National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fontana Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office

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About the area

Almond

Located in Almond, this holiday home is near theme parks and in the mountains. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Pincu Pottery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center and Bryson City Gem Mine. Travelling with kids? Consider Smokey Mountain Trains Museum and Stoney Hollow Farm. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and horse riding.
Map
Robbinsville, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Fontana Lake - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 22 min drive - 30.3 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 26 min drive - 35.1 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 36 min drive - 52.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Wesser BBQ & Brew - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪River's End Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Dancing Bear Sweetery - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Cardinal Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kallistos - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Brother Bear Hollow pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Brother Bear Hollow?

As of 3 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Brother Bear Hollow on 11 Jan 2027 start from AU$779, 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 Brother Bear Hollow?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Brother Bear Hollow?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Brother Bear Hollow?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Brother Bear Hollow located?

This family-friendly Almond holiday home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Fontana Lake. Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center and Swain County Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Property was clean and provided all the basic needed for a nice weekend with a nice view and can be recommended.Comfy beds, well stocked kitchen and grill (which we used). Located about 30 minutes from southern entrance to Smoky Mountains.Some hiccups with wifi connection and dirty sheets, but a quick response from owner/manager resolved it without issues.Some of property website photos are misleading as no jacuzzi nor some of 'views' in photo library as it is not the view from the property, but from the surrounding area. Also would have been nice to know 1 bathroom is on lower floor, and not close to the bedrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing scenery

The location was overall amazing, the stay was amazing, views were gorgeous very peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Place had everything we needed. Views were great and the space was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very clean and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, clean,game room, swing on porch, nice parks and quait little towns near by.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Weekend Stay

We had a great relaxing time.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great spot

No cell or WiFi service, other than that place is amazing
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2025
Hi Doug, Thank you so much for sharing your valuable feedback with us. We're thrilled to hear that you found our home amazing! We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the lack of WiFi during your stay. Please rest assured that this issue has been brought to the attention of our local team for prompt review and resolution. We truly appreciate you choosing our home and hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
First off, the pictures are misleading. I was looking forward to the hot tub. This was my anniversary trip. There was no hot tub, no pond & Mountain View has grown up. There was also an issue with the WiFi. The documents they sent me said no password required. I messaged the property manager who told me to use an Xfinity remote to get the password on the tv. There was no xfinity remote. I finally found the password on the welcome book. Also the drive up to the cabin was terrible. If I didn’t have a 4x4, I would’ve been stuck. Also the 3 car parking is directly in a line with no way to get out but to have everyone move their cars behind you. The driveway is steep, one way, & gravel. It also washes out when it rains. It’s scary! If that wasn’t enough, the hot water runs out after one shower & they provided 4 towels that had to be washed several times during our stay until I went & bought more. Make sure you bring extra blankets because the only ones provided is what is on the bed & it gets cold at night. I had to replace batteries in one of the tv remotes while I was there. There were only good reviews before I stayed so I just wanted to leave an honest review so that other people know. The hot tub alone would’ve been enough for me to choose another place. I wish I would’ve known.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Hideaway

Nice home but it feels sketchy driving up the road to get there. Take the 2nd access road it’s a bit easier.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2025
Hello Julie, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the home itself, but we completely understand how the drive up the road could feel a bit unsettling. We appreciate your tip about taking the second access road—it’s helpful for future guests to know. Your comfort and safety are very important to us, and we’ll be sure to pass along your comments to our local team to see how we can improve the experience. Wishing you safe and smooth travels ahead
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing views

The quiet atmosphere. Cozy and comfy. Felt at home. Very clean. Loved the porches.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Quick weekend getaway

We had a quick weekend getaway at the cabin. Cabin was nice. I was surprised by the road to the cabin it was very steep and gravel but we'll maintained. The cabin was great my kids loved the air hockey and pool table. The view was amazing. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous mountain cabin

The cabin was very spacious and clean. I love how things were labeled in the kitchen cabinets and drawers, it made things very accessible. The bedrooms were spacious and had plenty of closet space. The basement gameroom will keep the kids occupied. I would definitely recommend Brother Bear Hollow and we would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The cabin was laid out nicely. The neighborhood was peaceful. The only complaints I have is the hot tub was unusable due to the lid being broken and too heavy to lift due to water logging, the cleanliness was great on the surface but each bed had food and bottles under them and the kitchen trashcan had molded cookies and old food in it along with molded coffee grounds in the coffee pot. The large trashcan outside was half full of loose garbage from previous renters which made me nervous that I would be accused of leaving loose trash in the can. Despite that, I thought the cabin was lovely and added to my vacation experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Short but sweet stay!

We had a long weekend planned with just a two nights stay at this property. Two nights was NOT long enough! We could’ve stayed a week! This is such a beautiful home in a peaceful location! Loved drinking our coffee on the back deck overlooking the trees and mountains! Our son enjoyed fishing in the nearby neighborhood pond and playing in the game room in the evening. The only thing that would have made this trip more perfect is if we could’ve stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just some cleaning issues

Found kids hair barrettes and 2 ducks in the jacuzzi so def was not cleaned out before our stay. Yellow stains on the single queen bed. Everything else was amazing! The location the set up the kitchen and etc had everything we needed to stay for the weekend and didnt need to pack alot to stay comfortably.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Peaceful hideaway

Greatly secluded home in a very remote of the grid location. I do not recommend driving in at night for the first time. You will get lost. The home itself, beautiful inside and out. Love the cabin feel and the fireplace. I will come back again. They do need to upgrade the WiFi and put televisions in the bedrooms. Basement had a foosball table and pool table but TV would not work correctly to watch it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2024
Thank you for your feedback, Larry! We're thrilled to hear you loved the beautiful cabin feel and enjoyed your stay. We appreciate your suggestions regarding the WiFi and televisions, and we will certainly look into these improvements. We look forward to welcoming you back for another visit!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

fun game basement

Fun game basement for all ages. Cabin is old but very clean. No dishwasher so bring paper plates or extra dish soap if staying more than two days. Hot tub not working first day. Vacasa quick to respond and working the next day. Beautiful mountain view. Very hard bunk beds to sleep on. The theramstats are Eco and very difficult to regulate. Never did figure them out. The management Vacasa was great. On the rental of cabin you pay a fee to them and VRBO.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We always rent a house for Memorial Day weekend and this house was extremely nice. They provided lots of options to cook with plus even had kids plates and bowls and silverware. Which is a huge plus for us as we have a child.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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