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Bears Den: Private, Comfortable, Well Kept Cottage w Hot Tub overlooking River.
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9.4 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
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Explore the area

Barnardsville, NC
- Place, Navitat Canopy Adventures5 min drive
- Place, Pinnacle Mountain13 min drive
- Place, Vance Birthplace14 min drive
- Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)41 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.
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.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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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
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
We should mention
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Barnardsville
Located in Barnardsville, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Reems Creek Golf Club and Country Club of Asheville are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pinnacle Mountain and Pisgah National Forest. Traveling with kids? Consider Dream Guitars and Holden Visual Arts Center. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and mountain climbing.

Barnardsville, NC
What's nearby
- Navitat Canopy Adventures - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
- Pinnacle Mountain - 13 min drive - 10.0 km
- Vance Birthplace - 14 min drive - 13.6 km
- French Broad River - 22 min drive - 27.8 km
- University of North Carolina at Asheville - 23 min drive - 34.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Sheena's Restaurant - 15 min walk
- Taco Fiesta - 14 min drive
- Subway - 13 min drive
- Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 14 min drive
- Jimmy’s Munch Box - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Nov 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sara F.
Jan 3, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy


Sara F.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shannon M.
Jan 5, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shannon M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie S.
Dec 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stephanie S.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mary C.
Dec 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mary C.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ryan N.
Oct 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ryan N.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Leslie H.
Oct 2, 2025
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Leslie H.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
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Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
John F.
Sep 17, 2025
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John F.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ron R.
Feb 19, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
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Jun 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Jill S.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ben T.
Jun 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin to explore the Blue ridgeway
Ben T.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Annette E.
Apr 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cabin
Annette E.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Berna D.
Aug 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cabin
Berna D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer E.
Feb 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot!
Jennifer E.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chris T.
Oct 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location
Chris T.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
jayden m.
Jan 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Experience
jayden m.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rachel H.
Jun 10, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay
Rachel H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Carrie S.
Apr 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Stat
Carrie S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michelle G.
Feb 16, 2019
Private, Quiet Cabin
Michelle G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
10/10 Excellent
Gary S.
Sep 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet get away
Gary S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Martha V.
Apr 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls getaway
Martha V.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joshua W., Philadelphia, Pa
Jan 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Mountain Escape
Joshua W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kelly W.
Aug 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great get away
Kelly W.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sarah F.
Apr 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful woodsy space
Sarah F.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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.
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