10/10 Excellent
Nerissa D.
17 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy stay, beautiful location inside and out.
Nerissa D.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Cabin
Rustic, One Bedroom Cabin, Starlink Wi-Fi, Hot Tub, Firepit
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 255.7 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Franklin, North Carolina
- Mill Creek Country Club9 min drive
- Nantahala River17 min drive
- Mason's Ruby and Sapphire Mine41 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining Area
About this property
Rustic, One Bedroom Cabin, Starlink Wi-Fi, Hot Tub, Firepit
Beautiful cabin listing! The "Bear's Den" is a one bedroom, rustic, unique, and cozy cabin, located in the Great Smokey Mountains of North Carolina. It is the perfect getaway for couples looking to escape city life, and unwind. The inside is rustic, with barn wood accents. Hot tub is inside a private, screened in porch. Appalachian Trail and waterfalls are nearby!
Property manager
Brian and Regina Horner
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Mountain view
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
We only allow one dog- no cats allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outdoors only.
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
About the area
Franklin
Located in Franklin, this cabin is in the mountains. Wilson Lick Ranger Station and Wayah Bald Lookout are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Nantahala National Forest and Tessentee Bottomland Preserve. Parker Meadows Park and Ruby City Gems & Minerals are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Franklin, North Carolina
What's nearby
- Mill Creek Country Club - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
- Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 12 min drive - 13.1 km
- Nantahala River - 17 min drive - 20.4 km
- Wayah Bald Lookout - 25 min drive - 16.0 km
- Mason's Ruby and Sapphire Mine - 41 min drive - 32.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Mill Creek Dining Room & Grill - 9 min drive
- Ole Mexican Foods - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kara R.
15 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Kara R.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
John C.
8 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
John C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Joshua S.
1 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Joshua S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dana B.
22 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet get away for husband and I for husband's birthday.
Dana B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Fran B.
9 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bears den
Fran B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Penley N.
31 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and clean place
Penley N.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sheila W.
22 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect couples get away
Sheila W.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mallory M.
2 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best stay!
Mallory M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Quentin H.
28 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
Quentin H.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sasha A.
13 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend away at the bears den
Sasha A.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sheri K.
13 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little cabin by the creek.
Sheri K.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
nichole j.
9 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bear Den
nichole j.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kim H.
11 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and comfortable
Kim H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Renee D.
13 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
Renee D.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Virginia R.
31 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small but nice
Virginia R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Shannon W.
17 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, adorable cabin
Shannon W.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Deana A.
16 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Place to Stay
Deana A.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Gail B., eastanollee, ga
8 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rest weekend
Gail B.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dan E.
12 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place to Stay!
Dan E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Keith
28 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Keith
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Maryellen S.
5 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Rental
Maryellen S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Amber L.
29 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful little charm!
Amber L.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tami C.
16 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountain stay
Tami C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Anthony M.
30 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Franklin NC Getaway
Anthony M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
About the host
Hosted by Brian and Regina Horner
My husband have lived in Franklin for twenty years and absolutely love living in the beautiful Great Smokey Mountains of North Carolina. We own a construction business and have four kids. This is our first VRBO listing and we are very excited to host guests!
Why they chose this property
This is a beautiful, quaint, one bedroom cabin surrounded by majestic mountains. The cabin has barn wood siding, a front porch with two rockers, a screened in porch with a hot tub, and a table and two chairs for outdoor dining. There is an outdoor firepit and a grill as well. Inside the cabin is one queen bed, a living/den area with loveseat, chair, TV, internet, kitchen, tiled bathroom floor and shower. The cabin is decorated with barn wood furniture built by my husband, including barn wood shutters.
What makes this property unique
Flat driveway with easy access all year long, close to town, close to Appalachian Trail, hiking on nearby trails, beautiful local waterfalls, kayaking, tubing.
Languages:
English
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