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Papa Bears Cozy Cabin at Up The Creek

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A wooden deck with a 'HIGH WATER' sign, surrounded by lush greenery and a small stream.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a window with curtains, and a wooden floor.
A wooden structure with a hammock, a grill, and a pile of firewood.
A cozy room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.
A wooden cabin with a balcony and stairs, surrounded by trees and greenery.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Olivehill, TN
  • Place, South Central Correctional Facility
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Tennessee River Museum
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Ross Creek Landing Golf Course
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the area

What's nearby

  • South Central Correctional Facility - 20 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Tennessee River Museum - 22 min drive - 29.0 km
  • Savannah City Park - 22 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Riverside City Park - 22 min drive - 29.7 km
  • Ross Creek Landing Golf Course - 23 min drive - 28.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Dewey's Cajun Shack - ‬8 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.

Papa Bears Cozy Cabin at Up The Creek

Papa Bears Cozy Cabin located on the Branch just across from Indian Creek. Features 1 Queen Bed, 3 Twin Beds, Sofa Sleeper Couch, 1 bathroom, Living area, fireplace, full kitchen and dining area, Upstairs Deck & downstairs covered patio with grill and fire pit. May-Sept Reserve and Enjoy kayaking While you stay at Up The Creek. Decor subject to change depending on season. Discounts for extended stays. Peaceful retreat Perfect for a quick getaway or longer stay. Come to play or just hit the hay. You will find Papa Bears Cabin in the Backwoods just off a gravel road across from Up The Creek Campground on Indian Creek in Olivehill TN where you will also find authentic country life and wildlife! we can also make kayak trips or horseback riding reservations for your stay.
We are located in Hardin County close to Pickwick Lake, Shiloh National Park, Natchez trace Natchez Valley and centrally located between Memphis and Nashville and Huntsville
Sleeps 7

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 21

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

  • No pets allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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.

Frequently asked questions

Does Papa Bears Cozy Cabin at Up The Creek have a pool?

No, this cabin doesn't have a pool.

Is Papa Bears Cozy Cabin at Up The Creek family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground, a BBQ and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Papa Bears Cozy Cabin at Up The Creek is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Papa Bears Cozy Cabin at Up The Creek?

No, Papa Bears Cozy Cabin at Up The Creek does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Papa Bears Cozy Cabin at Up The Creek?

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

Are pets allowed at Papa Bears Cozy Cabin at Up The Creek?

No, pets are not allowed.

Papa Bears Cozy Cabin at Up The Creek Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Teresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Everything was pleasant but it could use a baby gate for the stairs because they are steep and dangerous for children. We had a four year old fall down them. Besides that everything was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owners and staff are super nice. I love this place so family friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E.

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

The float

We love staying here! This is our 3rd year in a row! Kid friendly and very nice people! Wpuld highly recommend checking this place out!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina P.

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

Secret paradise

One of our favorite places to escape to. We love the peacefulness of the location. We hope to be back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lanny H.

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

Great Place

4 of us went and stayed and absolutely enjoyed it. Great place to stay and enjoy the Family oriented camping, kayaking, canoeing just a wonderful place. Mr Doug and the staff went above and beyond for us and they were a treasure. We will definitely be going back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I was impressed at how clean the property was. This property is a cute little cabin tucked into the trees, lots of privacy with outdoor seating and a fire pit. It is quite and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol E.

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

Papa Bear Cabin

Absolutely had the best stay. The decor and atmosphere felt like home. The only thing we needed to bring was clothes and groceries. Kitchen and bath had everything you need. We will most definitely be back. Best birthday weekend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lester T.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good time

Good time but needs cleaning and decluttering.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden gem

We have always loved going to float Up the Creek but have never stayed in the cabins before. We loved it!!! Very peaceful. Just what we needed for a short get away. We will be back again. Hopefully soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

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

Definitely recommend.

This was a great weekend getaway. The cabin was nice and had everything we needed. Doug was quick to respond and the ladies at Up The Creek were very friendly. If your not into kayaking (it was my first time but it turns out I’m a pro 😂) the creek is just across the street and a perfect spot to just take your chairs and a cooler and relax. We will definitely be back and hopefully for longer than a weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Weekend get away

Doug was very kind and helpful through this whole process. The cabin was nice but smaller than I expected. The water in the shower was hard to control because it would get so hot when it was on cold basically. Other than that I was very pleased with our stay we enjoy going to up the creek weekly so staying close by and being able to enjoy the river for a few nights being close by was great for our family!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kaley P.

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

Great Weekend Stay!

We had our first women's retreat here and enjoyed it very much! We only had one major issue. When we first got there, there was not any hot water in the shower. It was hot in the sinks but not the shower which was odd. However, I really appreciated the quickness of the maintenance coming to fix it, and the communication of the owners was great when I reached out about it. The water did get hot for a little bit and then went right back to luke warm. After being on a creek all day, nice hot shower is needed and wanted. We had a total of 7 women taking showers, so we took that into consideration but even after waiting for a period of time, water stayed luke warm. My only other compliant would be the amount of spider webs outside on the porches and furniture and a snakeskin hanging from the underneath the bottom of the cabin. We understand its nature so there's not much you can do to control these things, but a good deep clean outside wouldn't hurt. Other than that, we loved it here and the inside was very clean and well kept. My family and I come here at least once a summer to float or stay, so we will definitely be back!! Up the Creek is the place to be!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robin J.

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

Excellent float

It's a great cabin with the bonus of being on the property w the float shop. I can see a family having a fantastic weekend with lots of room for kids to run and play. Easy to get to. Managers were wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly T.

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

Beautiful Getaway

My husband and I rented this as a small getaway close to home. It was so nice and clean with a beautiful view. We cooked out and made s’mores and then the next day we went kayaking which was a fun experience! We will be back again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathan D.

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

Will be back

Fun time had by all
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Bruce M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025