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Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City at Gentle Bear Lookout

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Exterior
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, table football
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8178 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City at Gentle Bear Lookout

Gentle Bear Lookout exudes a rustic charm, with a wooden interior, a fireplace centerpiece, and plush leather sofas for comfortable seating. Relax on the deck and take in the scenery and fresh mountain air. Gentle Bear is close to outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. You can also enjoy fishing, kayaking, or canoeing on the neaby lakes and streams.

Although Gentle Bear has a rustic feel, it is equipped with modern amenities such as a Tesla charger, Wi-Fi, and a fully equipped kitchen. After a long day of outdoor activities, relax and unwind in the hot tub. Or sit around the fire pit, enjoy a bonfire and roast marshmellows under the stars.

The open living room, kitchen, and dining room is a great space to relax after a day of exploring, cook dinner together, or watch your favorite movie. There is also a full size washer and dryer off the kitchen.
Through the dining room, you will find a screened in porch. Perfect for gathering without the bugs!

Where You'll Sleep:
Downstairs you will find a Queen bedroom with ensuite full shower/tub combo bathroom
Upstairs, a King bedroom with ensuite walk-in shower
The upstairs loft and downstairs living room both have a Queen pull-out sofa for addtional sleeping

The road to Gentle Bear is on an incline but is paved. The road turns to gravel when you pull into the driveway. Across the road from Gentle Bear, there is additional parking for a trailer.

Property manager

Great Smokys Cabins Rentals

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Foosball table

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,915 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

940191

About the area

Map
Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Nantahala Brewing Company - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Bryson City Gem Mine - 18 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 26 min drive - 32.6 km

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
  • ‪Guayabitos Mexican Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Poblana - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Nantahala Brewing Brewpub - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City at Gentle Bear Lookout pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City at Gentle Bear Lookout?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City at Gentle Bear Lookout?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City at Gentle Bear Lookout located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Pincu Pottery and Tuckasegee River. Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Great Smoky Mountains Railroad are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City at Gentle Bear Lookout Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
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8.6/10

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10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

Amazing Cabin!

Peaceful location, five minutes to town, super clean!

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

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

Secluded peace

Amazing property and close to everything! Can’t recommend this cabin enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evanjelita W.

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

Lovely

Everything was perfect except the drive way lol I popped my tire and was stuck but they allowed me to extend til it was fixed
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey D.

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

In Harmoney with narure.

This home brought so much piece to my guest. Low key quit get away. Loved the hot tub at 6am in the chilly morning , what a great wat to start the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina D.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Marcia B.

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

A gentle retreat

Gentle Bear is a very comfortable, safe cabin in a great location with good privacy. Didn't see one bear during our 7 day stay and the dogs enjoyed their outdoor activities. Be prepared to drive up and down a steep gravel driveway. We'd definitely rent this cabin again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024