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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
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Barnardsville, NC
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Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
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.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Bears Den: Private, Comfortable, Well Kept Cottage w Hot Tub overlooking River.?
As of 5 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bears Den: Private, Comfortable, Well Kept Cottage w Hot Tub overlooking River. on 26 Apr, 2026 start from S$174, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Bears Den: Private, Comfortable, Well Kept Cottage w Hot Tub overlooking River.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
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. Dream Guitars and Reems Creek Golf Club are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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This was our second time staying at this cabin. The location is in a great hidden away spot but close to other things we love. Everything was just the same as before and we enjoyed our stay.
We absolutely loved our stay here! There was more than enough provided for us to have a comfortable easy stay. The hot tub was perfect and the stars at night were stunning! We would love to stay again.
This property was so cute, it was perfect for me ane my girlfriend to relax and connect. We loved our mornings sitting on the front porch drinking coffee and listening to the creek below. The cabin was very clean and everything we needed was available. Would stay again.
Very friendly and fast responding hosts. Has everything you needed for a wonderful country vacation. Enjoyed the camp fire pit 2 of the nights, saw snow for the first time ever, walked the creek and just enjoyed all the outdoor scenery this cozy place offers. I definitely recommend this cute place for anyone's stay.
Quaint, quiet, and comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, even though the stairs and uneven terrain was a bit challenging for our 60 selves (and me with a bum knee), I’d stay here again. The hot tub and an unexpected snow added to our delight (Floridians here). There was a bit of an incline to the driveway and we needed to make a number of three point turns to avoid backing out, but our extended cab Ford F150 managed it just fine. I loved that we were out in the country but within a 25 minute drive to Publix. The flowing waters of a nearby stream added to the ambiance.
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.
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.
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.
Gary S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 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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