Location: Bryson City, Smoky Mountains, North Carolina, USA (2 1/2 Hours from Atlanta & Charlotte,1 Hour from Asheville)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Loft, 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
The newly completed “Brown Bear Lodge” is a 3400 sq ft luxury log home featuring 3 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths, tucked away on 5 ½ acres of wooded mountainside just outside Bryson City. This home overlooks the Smoky Mountain National Park and has stunning long range mountain views from every room.
NEWS FLASH! Effective November 2011 the final stretch of road to "The Brown Bear Lodge" has been paved. You can now enjoy
our remote location with the comfort of paved roads for your entire journey!
We have gone out of our way to make this home as comfortable and relaxing as possible with the laid back feel of a mountain retreat. Whether you have 2 people or a larger group, you will find this home warm and inviting. Some of the features include reclining sofas and chairs, plush pillow top beds, a handcrafted dining room table with seating for 10, as well as custom cabinetry and granite countertops in the kitchen and baths. The focal point of the home is the massive floor to ceiling stone fireplace in the great room. Downstairs you will find a separate living room and game room area complete with billiards and a 3rd bedroom and bathroom.
This is a no smoking property.
The "Brown Bear Lodge" is also conveniently located to unlimited outdoor activities. A short 15-20 minute drive will take you to Fontana Lake, which boasts the highest dam east of the Rockies, as well as offering boat rentals and great fishing; or Nantahala Outdoor Center with whitewater rafting, horseback riding, biking and hiking trails, tubing, kayak and canoe rentals. A new zip line which goes through the Nantahala Forest is only about 15 minutes away. We have excellent restaurants nearby and downtown Bryson City, only 10 minutes away, has a number of shops and eateries, not to mention the Great Smoky Mountain Railway with daily excursions through the mountains.
Want more excitement? Try Harrah’s Casino located in nearby Cherokee. Need a relaxing drive? The scenic Blue Ridge Parkway starts in Cherokee. Want golf? Check out the Smoky Mountain Country Club in Whittier!
However, if you want to truly relax, you don’t need to leave home. How about sitting in the hot tub and enjoying the mountain views during the day or stargazing at night with your favorite beverage. Or, how about cooking a steak on the grill while watching the sun set over the mountains. After dinner, nothing beats sitting around the fire pit telling stories and roasting marshmallows.
Our "Brown Bear Lodge" has an instant charm and comfort that envelops you in luxury.
Please do not smoke.
Two day minimum rental.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer : Front loading stacked washer and dryer
- Dryer
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed : The queen sofa sleeper has the new air mattress technology.
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub : This is a 5 person Jacuzzi brand hot tub located on our wrap around deck with great views of the mountains.
- Cable/Satellite TV : We have a 42" flat screen in the loft with Dish Network including music channels and DVR, as well as a DVD . The great room has a 32" flat screen, Dish Network. The kitchen and master bedroom have tvs.
- DVD
- Video Library : We have a library of over 60 DVD movies for your entertainment.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Pool Table
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Kitchen features include a double sink as well as a prep sink in the island. The stove is gas, the oven, electric.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : This kitchen has everything you would find in any home: including a coffee grinder, blender, electric can opener,etc., and every utensil we could think of.
- Refrigerator : Double door stainless steel
- Dishwasher : Bosch
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : This home has a covered front porch, a covered side patio just off the kitchen, and an open deck spanning the entire view side of the home.
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Mountain View : This home has a west view with sunsets over the mountains, and a peek at the Lake/River.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Other Amenities
- Outdoor fire pit
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Please be considerate and keep pets off the furniture. 2 pet maximum
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed : Please, no smoking.
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Horseback Riding
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Other Activities
- Zip line nearby.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jan-Apr .. $250-$295/Night
May .. $250-$350/Night
Jun .. $295-$350/Night
Jul .. $350-$375/Night
Aug .. $350/Night
Sept.. $295-$375/Night
Oct .. $350-$375/Night
Nov-Dec .. $250-$375/Night
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
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- Enjoy fabulous views of the Smoky Mountains from the Great room - Bryson City Vacation Mountainside Log Home; Hot Tub
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- Soaring ceilings,character logs,stone fireplace,views galore,luxury at its best! - Bryson City Vacation Mountainside Log Home; Hot Tub
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- Looking down at the Great room from the loft. - Bryson City Vacation Mountainside Log Home; Hot Tub
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- Dining room and kitchen with loft and catwalk above.
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- Master bedroom with mountain view.
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- Second master suite upstairs with queen bed.
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- Third bedroom located off of the rec room features two twin beads.
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- Upstairs loft features 42 inch flatscreen with reclining theater seating
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- Lower level living area includes game room, billiards, living area plus bedroom
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- Enjoy fabulous views of the Smokies from the hot tub!
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- View of the full moon over the Smokies taken from the deck!
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- Grab a chair and enjoy great sunsets from the deck!
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- Gas grill provided so don't forget the burgers and dogs! A picnic table too!
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- Brown Bear Lodge through the trees.
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- We provide the firewood.... you provide the marshmallows!
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- Take a ride on the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad....good fun!
Traveler Reviews (21)
Perfect Christmas Getaway
Guest: Katherine
(Nashville, TN)
Date of Stay: 12/21/11
Review Submitted: 12/26/11
We just spent a wonderful 5 days at this property. It is well represented in the pictures, but they do not do it justice. It is beautiful and well maintained. Everything felt new and was in excellent shape. It was immaculate and clean - did not feel like a rental at all. The kitchen is well appointed, with high quality dishes and equipment. It truly has everything you need from pans to utensils that you only need to bring the food and seasonings, I have never rented a house with as nicely stocked kitchen. There are a ton of movies and books, too. The view is second to none and it is very private. We have nothing negative to report - it exceeded our expectations (and we are very difficult to please!).
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Surprise birthday party!
Guest: Billy
(Gainesville, Florida)
Date of Stay: 11/04/11
Review Submitted: 11/08/11
The drive up to the cabin was awesome!! When we got there we took a tour of the place and just marveled at how beautiful the cabin was and THE VIEW! A great place to spend quality time with the family.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway.
Family
Guest: Mr & Mrs H and family Grand Forks, North Dakota
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Date of Stay: 08/09/11
Review Submitted: 08/31/11
You have an awesome place here! The place actually looked like what was on the websites!! We could all have our own rooms and bathrooms. Kitchen was well stocked and we enjoyed having meals as a family and then relaxing playing pool, cards and sitting on the deck enjoying the beautiful view... Can't be beat!! Thank you for sharing your home..it was wonderful!
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Mr & Mrs
Guest: Mark & Susan Greensboro, N.C.
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Date of Stay: 05/28/11
Review Submitted: 08/31/11
This is our 5th cabin we have visited in this area and this is the best!!! Beautiful house, everything was superb! Thank you!
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Guest: David and Christine
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Date of Stay: 05/01/11
Review Submitted: 06/21/11
We really enjoyed our stay here and love how you have decorated your home. We thoroughly enjoyed the movie area upstairs as well as shooting pool downstairs. This home lacks for nothing except a pizza pan and cutter and we loved cooking in the well outfitted kitchen. We thank you for sharing your mountain retreat with us and we look forward to coming back. I can’t think of a better way to spend a vacation.
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Guest: Bo and Marlie
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Date of Stay: 11/04/10
Review Submitted: 06/21/11
Our second stay here at Brown Bear Lodge. Love how the downstairs has been transformed! As always, loved all the amenities- esp. the media room for movies, hot tub for soaking, and the well appointed kitchen for cooking scrumptious fare. Looking forward to next year already.
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Guest: Shelley from Edinburgh, Scotland
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Date of Stay: 06/24/10
Review Submitted: 06/21/11
Had a great time here. My parents came last year with friends and told me it was beautiful, but you can't quite understand until you se it with your own eyes! Thank you.
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Guest: Wendy and Shelly
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Date of Stay: 06/24/10
Review Submitted: 07/13/10
Just wanted to say we had a wonderful time here in the mountains. The cabin was breathtaking. I dont think I will ever experience this kind of landscape again, it was beyond words. My parents from Scotland came last year with friends and told me it was beautiful but you cant quite understand it until you have seen it with your own eyes. Thank you!
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