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Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City at Gentle Bear Lookout

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
TV, fireplace, foosball
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, foosball

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81915 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Place, Tuckasegee River
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Smokey Mountain Trains Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bryson City

When you stay at this cabin in Bryson City, you'll be in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. .This cabin is 17.1 mi (27.5 km) from Harrahs Cherokee Casino and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Nantahala National Forest.
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What's nearby

  • Tuckasegee River - 7 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 8 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 8 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Nantahala Brewing Company - 8 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • The Cottage Craftsman - 8 min drive - 6.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Anthony's Italian Resturant - ‬10 min drive

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Unit size: 1,915 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and secluded. Everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas T., Columbia, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was fantastic and beautiful. The cabin was located near Bryson and at great location. I was 15 to 30 minutes from all the attractions I visited. I cannot wait to book the cabin again soon. I had a great peaceful vacation. The place was clean, the WiFi good, just a great week. Thank you Gentke Bear Lookout, I can’t wait to see you soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

callie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a great cabin! Everything was exceptionally clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home is well appointed and nice. Lovely kitchen and great room area. True to the photos. The house interior is clean. Outside space had some spiderwebs but still usable. The house stays cool. It is a quiet and peaceful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina D.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

8/10 Good

Marcia B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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