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Luxury Mountain Retreat: 5BR Cabin, Stunning Views, Game Room & Hot Tub

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Huge game room with Pool Table, Basketball, TV, Poker Table, and 2 Arcade Cabinets!
The views speak for themselves!
We have enough rocking chairs for your whole group!
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!
You won't have an issue being entertained while you are at Dancing Bear Lodge! There is a full-size pool table, a basketball arcade game, and many other games to keep you busy!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12325.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Whittier, NC
  • Smoky Mountain Country Club
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Sequoyah National Golf Club
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪15 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

Luxury Mountain Retreat: 5BR Cabin, Stunning Views, Game Room & Hot Tub

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.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

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

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

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. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and The Cottage Craftsman are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Oconaluftee Indian Village and Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine. Travelling with kids? Consider Smokey Mountain Trains Museum and Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo. 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 - 0.6 km
  • Sequoyah National Golf Club - 12 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 15 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 15 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 17 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Osaka Sushi Bar & Asian Cuisine - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Mountain Retreat: 5BR Cabin, Stunning Views, Game Room & Hot Tub pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Mountain Retreat: 5BR Cabin, Stunning Views, Game Room & Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Mountain Retreat: 5BR Cabin, Stunning Views, Game Room & Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Mountain Retreat: 5BR Cabin, Stunning Views, Game Room & Hot Tub 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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 48 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brett G.

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

Fantastic Lodge

We really enjoyed the Dancing Bear lodge. Alex was a tremendous host. We will use them again if/when we go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

judy L.

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

Great location

Very nice lodge
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juli B.

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

Great cabin

Kitchen was very well stocked! Great game room!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

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

Everything you could want

Dancing Bear Lodge was perfect for our group of 8. We had all ages from infant to adults and there was something for everyone. House was very large and spacious, and has all of the amenities. Anything I thought I was missing it turned out I just had to keep looking. For example spices, seasoning, pots all you could ask for. Will recommend to friends and am already looking to book another stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan k.

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

Great stay

We had a great stay at Dancing Bear. The home was spotless upon arrival and very well furnished. The large dining table was appreciated. Alex provided us excellent communication at all times, even providing firewood delivered when I mentioned we were in need. It was a nice touch and saved us time hunting it down. Would definitely return in the future if our travels take us back to this beautiful area.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

After Christmas with family

Loved everything about this place except a couple of things. Only two working pool sticks, one video game that was ones persons favorite was not working, the basketball goal electronics did not work until we decided to change the batteries. A master bath sink was clogged. We were a family of 11 and had enough bedrooms for all! It was very spacious and was stocked very well! We absolutely loved the coffee bars, the different options of games.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tommy M.

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

Polar Express

11 family members met up to ride the polar express and enjoy time together. House was exactly as described and location was excellent. We rode the train in Bryson City, hiked at Deep Creek, and saw elk in Cherokee. At end of day enjoyed warming up in the hot tub. Great trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

Nothing Short of Amazing

My family and I take a Thanksgiving mountain trip every year for the past 6 years, and we all agreed this was by far the best cabin that we have stayed in for our trip. There was great communication with any questions we had. The property was stocked with everything you could need/want. I am not a coffee drinker, but the coffee drinkers in my family were highly impressed with the coffee bar that was on each floor. The children absolutely loved the children's den! Beds were comfortable, and the property itself was easy to access and close to numerous small towns to explore! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy F.

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

Great Stay!

Our family stayed here while visiting Bryson City and were very satisfied. The house is close to town which was nice so we could get out and about. The house had everything we needed and all the games were a huge hit for my teens. Also, the king bed was extremely comfortable which hardly ever happens when traveling out of town. I would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick S.

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

Great Cabin! Great Location!

Dancing Bear Lodge was a perfect place to host a group of fly fishing friends! Plenty of bedrooms and private space for adults. Amazing amenities—the game room and pool table especially. The cabin was spotless; the kitchen was well-stocked; and the dining table was wonderful for meals and conversation.We all enjoyed the view from the porch. Alex, the host, was fantastic—easy to contact and quick to reply! The location is perfect for folks who want to visit Bryson City, the Nantahala, Cherokee, or the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Book this property—you’ll love it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shana S.

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

Excellent choice

The property was exactly as listed. The owner was very communicative. Answered all our questions very promptly prior to our arrival. We ended up with 6 adults, ages 20-40s for our family weekend. Could’ve easily accommodated the 10 we were planning for. Everyone had a great time. Kitchen was fully stocked. Cabin was sparkling clean. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delores L.

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

Wonder of the mountains

Outstanding property and plenty of room for all of us. Our 8 year old granddaughter was blown away by the bunk room. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

lars s.

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

Optimal cabin for family celebration week.

Amazing roomy cabin exceptionally equipped with game room and hot tub. Dining table for 10. Kitchen with everything needd for cooking full dinner meals. And plenty of plates and silverware and glasses. Worth every penny. Beautiful location with short drives to river walks blue rige parkway. Museums. Shopping. And hiking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clay N.

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

Trip

Wonderful experience. Beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

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

Golf mountain weekend

Fantastic mountain cabin! Perfect spot for a mountain golf weekend. Great location and couldn’t ask for better accommodations. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

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

Spring Break with family and friends

We booked this cabin for a Spring Break trip with family and friends. The house had plenty of room and plenty of things to keep us entertained. Very easy to get to and close enough to everything. The house was very clean and exactly like the description. Alex was very quickly to respond before we arrived and stayed in communication with us the whole time. We would definitely stay at this cabin again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl K.

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

Best House Ever!

My family and I had the most amazing weekend here! There was something for everyone young and old to enjoy! The house was gorgeous and very well stocked. The game room was a big win as was the kids bear den. The beds were all comfy and there was plenty of room for everyone to spread out. A definite win!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edie P.

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

A Wonderful Weekend Getaway!

We stayed here for our annual weekend trip to ride the Polar Express with our family and friends. The house had everything we could possibly want, including 8 different ways to make coffee in the morning! A parent of young kids dream! It rained during our stay, but there was so much to do at the house we didn’t have to worry. We definitely plan to be back for our annual trip next year. It was the perfect vacation home for our needs!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Dancing Bear Lodge

Very well stocked. Every kitchen utensil you could need. Abundance of dishes and the coffee bar was amazing. Lots of extra towels and linens. Very clean! Definitely recommend for large groups.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlene J.

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

Family- Polar Express

We had an excellent stay in your house. The amenities were great. We had twelve family members including 5 boys(ages 7,5,4,3,2). The trip was planned to take the boys on the Polar Express. This house was in a great location in close proximity to Bryson City! The owner answered a couple of check-in questions very quickly. It was a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 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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