Feel unplugged and remote at the Santeetlah Bear Den Cottage. It is a uniquely designed cottage situated at the end of a dirt road. The cottage backs up to 100s of acres of US Forrest Service property. You will be surrounded by trees and have a private dock a walk down the hill and then down the steps. There is not a view of lake from house. During your days enjoy morning coffee or afternoon refreshments on the deck situated in the woods just above the dock. Go hiking right out the front door deep into the woods. Kayak, canoe, fish, swim, and enjoy the Lake all day long. Read and relax on the upstairs balcony or in the very private backyard. Enjoy grilling and eating outside on the backyard picnic table.
Endless adventures are close by: Visit Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest and bring your mountain bike to tackle the Tsali mountain bike trails. Rent or bring your boat and ski and tube on the Lake. Visit the Nantahala Outdoor Center and zip line thru the woods or raft down the river. Shop, eat and listen at Stecoah Valley Center. If you are a motor cycle rider, you will be close the Tail of the Dragon and the Cherohala Skyway. Endless adventures of all sorts are available in Graham County.
During your evenings keep warm by the wood stove in the cozy living room. Listen to crickets, tree frogs, and other nocturnal creatures from the private upstairs balcony. Enjoy dusk watching the starlings flying overhead from dock side. Roast up a s’mores feast around the back yard fire-pit while telling stories and rehashing your day’s adventures. Wind down from the day’s activities watching a movie and then sleep soundly on brand new bedding in beautifully decorated bedrooms.
We hope you choose to stay at the Santeetlah Bear Den and enjoy the cottage and location as much as we do.
Property manager
Marty Sullivan
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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Cozy Lake-front cabin with a private dock and beautiful views on Lake Santeetlah
Cozy Lake-front cabin with a private dock and beautiful views on Lake Santeetlah
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
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Robbinsville
Located in Robbinsville, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center and Cheoah Dam are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Nantahala National Forest and Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Robbinsville, NC
What's nearby
Santeetlah Lake - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest - 12 min drive - 7.6 km
Cheoah River - 27 min drive - 22.8 km
Fontana Lake - 43 min drive - 42.7 km
Deals Gap - 44 min drive - 41.7 km
Getting around
Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 110 min drive
Restaurants
Lynn's Place - 16 min drive
Kin Cafe - 16 min drive
McDonald's - 17 min drive
Wendy's - 17 min drive
Willow Tree Restaurant, Catering and Bakery - 17 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Private Lakefront Cottage on Lake Santeetlah pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Private Lakefront Cottage on Lake Santeetlah?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Private Lakefront Cottage on Lake Santeetlah?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Private Lakefront Cottage on Lake Santeetlah located?
Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Santeetlah Lake. Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness and Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Perfect fit for us- allows on site and nearby lake recreation and excellent trails for hiking and naturing!
Comfortable and peaceful home and environs!
We enjoyed staying at the bear den. The listing is accurate and the owner is very responsive to questions, concerns and recommendations for places to go. It is very secluded but close enough to attractions we wanted to do.
This was a great place for a quiet getaway with the family. We rented a boat, kids were able to tube. Marty was very responsive when we needed to reach out. Definitely will stay here again.
Great property nestled in the forest with beautiful lake access and fishing. Warm cozy interior with plenty of room for us. Everything you could need is there. Plan ahead for groceries and stuff. A bit of a ride to town but well worth the drive.
Great place! The lake was great for kayaking and fishing.The dogs were comfortable. Nice to be unavailable for a few days! Don't believe your GPS when driving in, the owner gave great directions. I loved being able to see ALL the stars at night!
Enjoyed canoeing, kayaking and fishing in the lake. Very secluded and quiet location and close the most wonderful views of the mountains. We would repeat staying here.
I want to live there. Didn’t drive the car after arriving. Enjoyed being in the clean water of west buffalo creek and Santeetlah Lake by canoe, kayak, and paddleboard. Grilled out and had a nice fire (pit) in the back yard. Took some walks and then enjoyed the Santeetlah Lake Trail by mtn bike when we left. Rode at Tsali on the way to Bear Den. Host is very responsive.
We have stayed in multiple VRBO's. This one beat our expectations. Secluded, but not too much so. The yard and firepit were nice and useful. The lake is a scenic treasure.
VERY NICE!
If you want somewhere to hide away from the noisy world this is it! If it’s been raining you’ll need 4WD to get up driveway to park beside cabin. Marty is very responsive.
We had a great family vacation and enjoyed this property, lake and surroundings. With a 6 year old and 8 year old we had lots of fun fishing, kayaking, swimming and when the rain storms came in family board games! Short trips to the Joyce Kilmer Forest, Yellow Creek Falls, and Cheoah Point Beach were great activities. The house met all of our needs and we highly recommend it and hope to return soon!
We enjoyed a peaceful and relaxing few days at Bears Den. I thought the house was nicer than the pics showed. We enjoyed sitting every evening on the dock, hiking close by, and using the kayaks. The owner Marty was very friendly and responded quickly to my questions.
We spent our entire time swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, and fishing. Great time by all! Very clean when we arrived. Check-in/Check-out very easy. Great communication. Our only complaint would be our neighbors across the lake were very loud during our stay. So we didnt get to experience the peaceful aspect of the trip but nonetheless, we would definitely book again!
We really enjoyed our weekend in this updated cabin. The dock and lake access are great! We enjoyed many hours swimming and kayaking, and we cooked dinner on a fire in the lovely fire pit. It’s quaint and quiet and relaxing! Marty was helpful and responsive. I can tell that she works hard to make it a comfortable getaway for her guests.
This place was fully stocked with everything we needed to enjoy a week lakeside. It had a wonderful dock, canoe, two tandem kayaks, and plenty of life rafts. It is a bit off the beaten path and near a narrow part of the lake, but that made it perfect for floating and small crafts. We saw many fish but didn't catch any.