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Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City at Gentle Bear Lookout

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A rustic cabin surrounded by dense forest.
A log cabin with a deck, outdoor seating, and a fire pit.
A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, leather sofas, a dining area, and a kitchen.
A cozy log cabin bedroom with a large bed, wooden benches, and two bedside lamps.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining area, kitchen, and bar seating.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8178 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Place, Nantahala National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the area

Bryson City

At this cabin, you'll be 10.2 km (6.4 mi) from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and 14.4 km (8.9 mi) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. .Cabin features a washing machine, free WiFi and 2 bathrooms. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A fireplace, a balcony and in-room jetted baths are also available.
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What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 9 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 9 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 13 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 23 min drive - 33.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬9 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 centrepiece, 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 favourite film. There is also a full size washing machine 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 caravan.

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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

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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals 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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

940191

Frequently asked questions

Does Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City at Gentle Bear Lookout have a pool?

No, this cabin doesn't have a pool.

What luxury perks are available at Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City at Gentle Bear Lookout?

This property features 1 hot tub, as well as a jetted bath and a fireplace.

What makes Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City at Gentle Bear Lookout a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, Jetted bath, and fireplaces all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City at Gentle Bear Lookout.

Is there a private hot tub at Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City at Gentle Bear Lookout?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City at Gentle Bear Lookout?

No, Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City at Gentle Bear Lookout does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great cabin! Everything was exceptionally clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and secluded. Everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing Cabin!

Peaceful location, five minutes to town, super clean!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin itself is adorable and fit our party of 3 adults and 2 children well but i can see how it would be cramped with a larger group. The location is close to deep creek & not a terrible drive to Dollywood Outside entrance light is located in the laundry room (we located this on day 7 of our 10 night stay) It was not on for our late arrival so we had to navigate the dark steps while bringing in our belongings. The lighting in the cabin is dim. We did have a fluorescent light go out in the kitchen and maintenance came quickly and fixed it. The cover had to be left off since it cracked when he was removing it but honestly it offered better lighting so we were happy. As for cleanliness, i cleaned a spill left in the fridge door, a cup was not clean so i did a load of dishes before we used them. I moved a sofa to retrieve a toy and found that they don’t move the sofa to clean. Lots of spider webs outside around entry doors. Motion sensor lighting for outdoors would be a great idea for late arrivals. The bush is growing into the entryway at the laundry side of the home and needs to be trimmed. Cabin is being destroyed on the outside by carpenter bees and the woodpeckers that eat them. The upstairs patio is un-usable. A dead tree that wan on the edge of the backyard actually dropped a branch after a bit of rain and we were lucky the children were not in the area when it crashed down. The rest of the dead tree is definitely a hazard and should be removed.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024