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Tipsy Bear Lake House - Luxury Log home in premiere gated community

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and balcony

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Smart TV, fireplace
Exterior
Dining
Lobby
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Place, Fontana Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the area

Bryson City

At this cabin you'll be steps from Nantahala National Forest and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Fontana Lake. .Cabin features a washing machine, free WiFi and 5.5 bathrooms. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a dishwasher. A fireplace, a balcony and a Smart TV are also available.

What's nearby

  • Fontana Lake - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 17 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 17 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 20 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 32 min drive - 36.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪River's End Restaurant - ‬19 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.

Tipsy Bear Lake House - Luxury Log home in premiere gated community

Welcome to the Tipsy Bear Lake House! This is a gorgeous, luxury log home located in Fontana Lake Estates. The western view offers breathtaking views of Fontana Lake with a sunset backdrop. Fontana Lake Estates is a premiere gated community with marina facilities to launch your boat as well as swimming and picnic areas. The home has everything a large family will love from the gourmet kitchen to the covered porch to the downstairs bar and game room. There are two gas fireplaces indoors as well as one on the covered deck outdoors. A video arcade game, wet bar, and shuffleboard table will occupy the entire family. Outside, there's ample space to relax plus both a gas and a charcoal grill.

Main Level:
Kitchen - Fully equipped with gourmet appliances and plenty of pans, plates, utinsels, and small tools for preparing just about anything.

Great Room - there is a huge great room with a towering stone fireplace illuminated with the elegant antler chandelier overhead. There's a big-screen TV, comfy sectional sofa, and overhead open loft area too.

Primary bedroom - the primary bedroom in on the main level with a king bed and huge ensuite bathroom with shower stall, double sinks, and a jetted tub with TV and fireplace to enhance your soak.

Lower Level:
Family room - wet bar, video arcade game, shuffleboard table, gas fireplace, laundry room, and patio doors out to the charcoal grill and the hot tub area
Bunk Bedroom - twin-over-full beds with shared bathroom
king bedroom - king-sized log bed with TV and attached bathroom.

Upper level:
open family area with a TV and plenty of floorspace for family play
Queen bedroom left-side with attached bathroom
Queen bedroom right-side with attached bathroom

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rafting nearby

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

No house parties ever. Max occupancy is strictly enforced. If Max occupancy is exceeded, there is additional charge of $20 per night per person.
Smoking is permitted only outside on decks, and please respect that the the Smoky Mountains are flammable, so do n0t toss butts, ever.
Some homes are pet friendly for up to 2 dogs with additional fee of $15 per pet per day. contact host for details.

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: per House Rules, dogs only, $15/day/pet fee

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 and a first aid kit
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. 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 and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

135019

Frequently asked questions

Does Tipsy Bear Lake House - Luxury Log home in premiere gated community have a pool?

No, this cabin doesn't have a pool.

What makes Tipsy Bear Lake House - Luxury Log home in premiere gated community a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, fireplaces, and private balconies all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Tipsy Bear Lake House - Luxury Log home in premiere gated community.

Is there a private hot tub at Tipsy Bear Lake House - Luxury Log home in premiere gated community?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Tipsy Bear Lake House - Luxury Log home in premiere gated community?

No, Tipsy Bear Lake House - Luxury Log home in premiere gated community does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Tipsy Bear Lake House - Luxury Log home in premiere gated community?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Tipsy Bear Lake House - Luxury Log home in premiere gated community?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Tipsy Bear Lake House - Luxury Log home in premiere gated community Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

8.8/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible house! Was well equipped and very livable, easily accommodating our group of eleven. Plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy the spectacular view. Really cool to watch and hear the Steam of the Smokies train from across the lake.
View from back deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A very spacious, well decorated and furnished ‘cabin’. The views were amazing! Everything was thoughtfully and graciously provided for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Impressive!

We loved the cabin so much we did not want to leave! It has so many charming touches, a well stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, and lots of room to spread out (there were 10 of us, 7 adults and 3 kids). Oh my, the view!! We spent most of our time on the back deck — absolutely stunning views, especially the sunset. The host was extremely attentive. After notifying them of a minor issue, they sent someone to the house almost immediately to take care of it.Bryson City and surrounding areas offer great family-friendly activities. We hope to come back. Highly recommend this beautiful cabin!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

lajuan c.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Review

Nice property, some amenities not working att all, housekeeping definitely needs too improve in bathrooms and also alot of towels and bed sheets were dingy in color as they were white. Very peaceful and the property was overall nice, there was a tv missing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Weekend

Wonderful house with a beautiful view in every direction...plenty of space and very well laid out.. loved all the big gathering tables through out and the kitchen had more than you needed! Great communication and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

keith l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House

Plenty of room for family of 11, 7 adults and 4 children , great view .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tipsy Bear is Tops

The cabin was very rustic in design and tastefully decorated with interesting wildlife accessories throughout! It was very comfortable and roomy for our family of 10 adults. The deck had plenty of chairs and rockers for us to enjoy the beautiful view of Fontana Lake and mountains. The big surprise was the 3 mile curvy road,with no guardrails, up the mountain to the cabin, once we entered the privacy gate!! We had a wonderful stay and made so many fond memories!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular

The cabin was so much more beautiful in person. The views were spectacular and everything was perfect! Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Words are not enough!!!!

Words are simply not enough to describe this place. Heck, even pictures are not enough. The only way to understand how amazing this house is to stay in it. Morning coffee on the patio was my favorite part. This VRBO listing far exceeded my expectation.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Camille A.

Loved but

We loved the home it was beautiful and great views but could have been cleaner we had hair balls in the shower and a piece of gum on a nightstand the hot tub needed cleaning. The queen beds were actually fulls We could not get the outside logs to come on The gas smell was pretty bad thank you for telling us ahead of time
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024