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Bears Den: Private, Comfortable, Well Kept Cottage w Hot Tub overlooking River.

Bears Den. New siding, windows and roof in 2022.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available

Explore the area

Barnardsville, NC

Pisgah National Forest
Craggy Gardens
Navitat Canopy Adventures
‪6 min drive‬
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Crib

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Bears Den: Private, Comfortable, Well Kept Cottage w Hot Tub overlooking River.

Bears Den cottage is located on a dead end mountain road backing up to the Pisgah Natl Forest, just N. of Asheville. It is just minutes from Navitat, WNC's only zipline!! The home is decorated to match the mountains, easy going and peaceful. Sit by the creek on the property or listen to the roar of the river below. There is hiking at Douglas Falls down the road. The lawn is beautifully landscaped with different varieties of flowers all season long. When in season, pick fresh blackberries and raspberries in the front yard. Enjoy a book or glass of wine on the wrap around porch or soak in the 6 person hot tub that sits up on a deck. The property is very secluded and quiet, yet close to many fun things to do...including whitewater rafting, gem mining, shopping, restaurants and the Biltmore Estate. It is the perfect vacation spot, we love it and know you will too. Behaved Pets welcome.

Our Mission: It is our goal to provide you with everything that you will need to make Bear's Den your home away from home. If you have special requests prior to arrival, we will do our best to accommodate your needs. All you will need is your toiletries and food.

Our Story: We operate Bears Den Cottage ourselves. We both have a background in hospitality including working at a 4 star AAA rated bed and breakfast in Colorado. We fell in love with Bears Den the first time we saw it. We have an excellent team of care takers that make sure it is just how we would have it.
Bears Den has a magical feel to it...you can almost see the fairies dancing in the flower gardens. :) We sit on the porch for hours watching the birds, butterflies and humming birds and listening to the river below. The house is open and airy with a big picture window looking out into the forest. The cottage is decorated appropriately with bears, flowers and inspirational signs to make your trip the mountains relaxing and enjoyable. There is a good chance of seeing wild life at this property. We guarantee you will have an excellent time.

Property manager

Jesse York

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

We do charge a pet fee. We may allow 2, please ask

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please remember that pets are allowed only if the pet fees have been paid prior to check in.

Please park only in the area where rock has been placed. Please do not leave any trash or debris outside.

Only 4 people can stay overnight in the cottage. Please ask if you want visitors. Please start one load of laundry and move to dryer before leaving.

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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Barnardsville

Located in Barnardsville, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Navitat Canopy Adventures and Echoview Fiber Mill are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pisgah National Forest and Pinnacle Mountain. Travelling with kids? Consider Dream Guitars and Hop'n Blueberry Farm. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.

Barnardsville, NC

What's nearby

Navitat Canopy Adventures - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
University of North Carolina at Asheville - 27 min drive - 34.7 km
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 29 min drive - 37.1 km
The Orange Peel - 29 min drive - 37.8 km
Biltmore Estate - 36 min drive - 44.3 km

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬14 min drive
‪Waffle House - ‬14 min drive
‪Sheena's Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
‪Subway - ‬13 min drive
‪Cowboy's Lounge - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bears Den: Private, Comfortable, Well Kept Cottage w Hot Tub overlooking River. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Bears Den: Private, Comfortable, Well Kept Cottage w Hot Tub overlooking River.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bears Den: Private, Comfortable, Well Kept Cottage w Hot Tub overlooking River.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bears Den: Private, Comfortable, Well Kept Cottage w Hot Tub overlooking River. located?

This family-friendly Barnardsville cabin is located on a river, 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Navitat Canopy Adventures, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Pinnacle Mountain and Pisgah National Forest. Vance Birthplace and Echoview Fiber Mill are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ron R.

19 Feb, 2024

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

Cabin Weekend

We enjoyed our stay at Bear’s Den. Very relaxing little cabin in a great location and a great value.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

7 Jun, 2024

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

Great stay

Bear's Den is a private oasis in the mountains. Enjoy nature and the sound of Big Ivey River while sitting on the front porch. Wonderful, relaxing place to stay.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben T.

2 Jun, 2024

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

Cabin to explore the Blue ridgeway

Secluded cabin, clean and comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette E.

29 Apr, 2024

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

Great Cabin

We loved the cabin. Hot tub to start and end the day was awesome.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Berna D.

12 Aug, 2023

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

Lovely cabin

Great 3 day vacation So nice to get away from daily life to enjoy natures best

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

17 Feb, 2024

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

Great spot!

Saw the coolest night sky from the jacuzzi. Enjoyed the stay and would definitely book again.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

17 Apr, 2025

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

So Lovely

This home is just amazing. Ive been staying here as a respite from the woes of the world for many years now. Private, serene and comfortable with an amazing hot tub to end the day. It is convenient to Weaverville or Mars Hill to get out and about. Big Ivy hiking areas are closed due to storm damage as Barnardsville was hit pretty hard by Helene so was relieved this cabin treasure was intact. I would recommend this lovely gem for your getaway any day of the week

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

9 Oct, 2023

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

Awesome location

We really enjoyed our stay. The property was secluded and private. The residence was put together nice and was very comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

10 Jun, 2022

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

Awesome stay

This rental was absolutely perfect for a long weekend girls trip, the location was far enough out to give privacy and a true feeling of being out in the mountains, but close enough to Asheville and Black Mountain to make tourist visits for shopping and such doable. Absolutely would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

18 Apr, 2023

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

Fantastic Stat

Wonderful property and hosts!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

17 Sept, 2023

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

Quiet get away

We loved our stay at Bears Den. Updated older cottage was very comfortable and quiet. We enjoyed the hot tub several times and walks along the creek.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

16 Feb, 2019

Private, Quiet Cabin

Great little cabin, lots of privacy. Perfect for a quiet weekend away. Can't wait to come back in the spring when everything is in bloom.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

17 Aug, 2023

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

Great get away

This was a cute little house with a cabin feel. Sitting on the front porch and listening to the river was just what we needed as a get away!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

5 Apr, 2023

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

Beautiful woodsy space

Perfect for what we needed

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emile C.

21 Jul, 2024

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

Cozy cottage for a rainy weekend

The cottage is just as advertised. Unfortunately the weather didn’t cooperate but listening to the quiet and rain was was very relaxing.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi M.

30 Jan, 2023

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

Bears den cottage

Its a private area quiet pieceful, cute little cottage . You can sit on the front porch and hear the creek running off the mountain. Nice views. Would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry W.

26 Jul, 2024

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

It’s all uphill!

The history of the home was very interesting! Hot tub hit the spot and the weather was perfect being it was 20 degrees cooler than home. Very quiet surroundings and beautiful! Thanks for having us!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri M.

30 Mar, 2025

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

Cute place in the woods!

This is a cool little house in the woods. Pretty much exactly as described, with an interesting history. Perfect location for us to stay just a few miles away from Navitat Canopy Adventures so we could go ziplining there.Host is super easy to contact. Since its still just barely the beginning of spring we could see a couple of houses, but they are not close and in the summer when trees are full of leaves you probably can't see them. The driveway is kind of steep, like some others have said. Be prepared for that.We loved out stay here!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 Dec, 2023

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

Christmas

Visiting family in Weaverville we loved the cabin the hot tub at night was the perfect end to busy days. Just minutes from Asheville and many activities.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andre V.

4 Aug, 2024

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

Perfect cabin for a secluded getaway

The cabin is great though it doesn’t look exactly like on pictures. The hot tub is clean and functional. You need a four-wheel-drive SUV to get to the property.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Buffy T.

2 May, 2023

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

Remote Beauty

This was a very private and secluded home. The sound of the rushing water from the creek blowing was so peaceful. Has everything you need in a nice, clean, little space.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly S.

10 Dec, 2023

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

Barnardsville, NC

I enjoyed the cabin and location. Happy that my doodle dog was allowed to come as well. The driveway was a bit of a challenge, however. We took our own bedding and towels, so we wouldn’t have to wait for washing machine.

Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

21 Nov, 2024

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

Peaceful Getaway

My daughter and I stayed for our annual 2 week vacation away from "the guys". Bear's Den is everything we needed to recharge. The property and home are great. We spent a great deal of time outside painting, birdwatching, and reading. Listening to the river running was so relaxing. House has just about everything you need. The hot tub was perfect for after a hike. There are neighbors within view, but far enough away to still feel secluded. Just a wonderful place to get away and drown yourself in nature.

Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna Marie J., Raleigh, NC

6 Sept, 2022

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

Quiet Mountain Retreat

The peaceful location makes this a great weekend retreat. Check-in was easy, the cabin was very clean, and the WiFi worked well, which was important since I had to bring a little work with me. The beds were very comfortable, and the kitchen has all kinds of pots and pans for cooking. We especially enjoyed spending time drinking our morning coffee on the porch. Likewise, its proximity to Asheville made it close enough but away from the business of the city.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gordon C.

16 Aug, 2024

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

Weekend getaway

Great little place to stay, clean, well equipped and quiet location. It’s far enough out but close enough to things as the same time. Hot tub was great. One thing to know, the driveway is mildly steep. No problem for a modern vehicle, but we drove a classic car and it was a little dicey getting up the drive. I don’t remember if this was mentioned in the listing or not, but I’m just sharing in case it helps someone else decide what to drive LOL. We’d definitely come back!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jesse York

I worked in a 21 room country inn/bed and breakfast in Colorado in 2000 which I really enjoyed. After moving to Asheville in 2001, I wanted to pursue owing a vacation rental and we found Bears Den in 2006. I find hospitality is my gift. We owned other cottages but are back to having just this one, it's our favorite and our 'baby' you could say. We hope to one day own a bed and breakfast. We love having this cottage and want to make you feel like you are home away from home.

Why they chose this property

I was in the mortgage business and was constantly being told about cabins and cottages from Realtors I was working with as we were looking. We knew right away Bears Den was the one. I cannot describe the magic and charm you feel. It may look rustic on the outside but it's very well kept inside and the grounds are beautiful and display everything the Western North Carolina Mountains hold.

What makes this property unique

Renters love listening to the river below while on the porch with either a glass of wine or a cup of coffee. The hot tub is also a favorite because it sits up on a deck so it offers better views and is like it's own destination. Several renters have seen deer and turkeys in the yard. It's very quiet yet close to everything.