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PET FRIENDLY 🙈 FIRE PIT 🔥 VERY PRIVATE GREAT VIEWS

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A wooden deck with a view of a sunset over a hilly landscape.
A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a stone fireplace, a wooden dining table, and a cozy seating area.
A modern kitchen with wooden beams, a stainless steel refrigerator, wooden cabinets, a bar area with stools, and a large window.
A rustic cabin interior with a stone wall, wooden beams, a sofa, a TV, and a sign reading "FARMER'S MARKET".
A cozy attic bedroom with a large bed, a window with a view of greenery, and wooden walls.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
With space for 7 guests, this cabin features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It includes 1 separate living room and games for entertainment. Enjoy the yard, porch, and deck, while exploring activities like birdwatching and rock climbing nearby. The property is pet-friendly and located in the mountains near a casino and shopping area.

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Scaly Mountain, NC
  • Place, Nantahala National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Black Rock Mountain State Park
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Tallulah Gorge State Park
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

PET FRIENDLY 🙈 FIRE PIT 🔥 VERY PRIVATE GREAT VIEWS

Amazing, long range Mountain Views! Elev. 3688’
Pet-Friendly (gated deck & fenced-in-yard)
Early check-in possible
Large-scale, wrap-around deck
Cozy Fireplace & outdoor pit (firewood provided)
Bluetooth stereo
Upstairs loft w fridge & microwave
Small car accessible
8.5 mi. to Highlands NC
3.5 mi. to Highlands Areial park Highlands Outpost
1.5 mi. Bartram Trail
5.5 mi. to Sky Valley golf
1.5 mi. to Smoking Saddles horse riding
Nearby hiking & waterfalls

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
NO SMOKING INSIDE.
If you bring pets please clean behind them.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2894534vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that 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

About the area

Scaly Mountain

Located in Scaly Mountain, this cabin is in the mountains. Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center and Highlands Outpost are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Osage Farm and Whistle Stop Mall. Andy's Trout Farm and Highlands Biological Station are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and mountain climbing.
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Scaly Mountain, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Black Rock Mountain State Park - 26 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Lake Burton - 42 min drive - 46.1 km
  • Tallulah Gorge State Park - 47 min drive - 54.8 km
  • Lake Jocassee - 59 min drive - 69.2 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Siam Thai Cuisine - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Blue Hound Barbecue - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Dillard House - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Cupboard Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Julep Kitchen - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is PET FRIENDLY 🙈 FIRE PIT 🔥 VERY PRIVATE GREAT VIEWS pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at PET FRIENDLY 🙈 FIRE PIT 🔥 VERY PRIVATE GREAT VIEWS?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at PET FRIENDLY 🙈 FIRE PIT 🔥 VERY PRIVATE GREAT VIEWS?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PET FRIENDLY 🙈 FIRE PIT 🔥 VERY PRIVATE GREAT VIEWS?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is PET FRIENDLY 🙈 FIRE PIT 🔥 VERY PRIVATE GREAT VIEWS located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center and Highlands Outpost. Fisher Lake and Highlands Aerial Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outdoor space was excellent and had everything you need to enjoy the space.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Seclusion but convenient

Very cozy cabin with all the amenities you need with a secluded atmosphere yet close to local towns and waterfalls. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2024
Thank you for the kind review. We hope that you all enjoyed your stay and will come again or take a look at our other properties. We have them at the Beach, Lake and Mountains.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

This is a great place if you’re looking for a quiet spot with some solitude. Awesome views and outdoor spaces.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house

Amazing house and quick responses fromthe owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing View!

We enjoyed the cabin very much. Very cozy and loved amazing view!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul, 2023
Thank you for the kind review. Glad you all enjoyed. Please come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2 nights

Very quiet and peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had an amazing time

We travelled as a family of 4 including our dog, we had a great stay and property was well stocked and very clean . Owner was very responsive to our queries . Looking forward to a stay again and for a longer duration ,
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct, 2022
We hope that you do come again. Thank you for the great review and also for leaving the house in pristine condition. Great communication.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highlands

The property was exactly what we were looking for, a place in the mountains with a lovely view. It's a rustic, interesting place with great atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous views

This property was everything I was looking for. The location was very private, it was a mountain top view my family wanted, the log cabin atmosphere was spectacular, the wrap around porch was fabulous for views of the rolling mountains and endless stars at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov, 2022
Thank you for the nice review. We are so glad you all enjoyed. We hope you all will come again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Scaly Mountain Visit

If you need a getaway and want to be isolated, this is definitely the place to do it. The cabin is beautiful and the scenery overlooking the mountains is too. The property manager was very easy to reach. We had a great 2 day stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Nov, 2022
Awesome guest. Great communication.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cabin

This cabin was just what we were hoping for. Quiet area with lots of activities nearby. Loved the open kitchen and living area. Lots of seating for watching TV and visiting. Lots of firewood provided- outside fire pit was awesome. Bring supplies like toilet paper and paper towels if you are staying more than a day or 2.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday Weekend

We celebrated my husband’s 75th birthday with our son and daughter-in-law. Very comfortable, great outdoor space, extremely dog friendly! Only suggestion — need a bigger coffee pot.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Favorite Scaly Cabin to Date!

My family has been coming to Scaly since 1979, and ever since my grandmothers cabin was sold in 2006, my family makes a point to rent a cabin and come up every year. Of all the cabins we've stayed in, this has been our favorite property: the views, the fire pit, the privacy and quiet! we definitely will be back :)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept, 2024
Thank you for the kind review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay. I will be sending emails out at some point as I have your email address I believe for discounts for person that want to come back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

The directions were great from the owner. The kitchen was well stocked. The home was very spacious and we enjoying the tranquility and views from the cabin. It is a little remote, so a car that can handle a gravel road is ideal. It was nice to get away from the city
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2023
Thank you for the kind review. Glad you all enjoyed and we hope you will come visit again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice location

The house was fairly nice, great location & loved the large deck and fenced area for the pups. Subtracting a point for cleanliness as the oven & microwave were so dirty that we had to scrub them ourselves. Otherwise, we enjoyed the stay. Be advised, the house is a bit drafty, so if you're staying during a cold snap, bring some extra blankets!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Secluded Large Lot Kid Friendly Cabin w/ View

Spent the weekend celebrating wife’s birthday with kids under 10. Large lot cabin with multiple gathering locations indoor and out. Clean functional with Rokus and plenty of entertainment. Great access to Clayton GA and Highlands NC. Very accessible host and feels like home more than rental. Authentic experience compared to many in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

We had a great time at this house. It’s a perfect house for a family with a couple kids and great for dogs. The upstairs bedroom is basically a loft so as long as you plan to go to sleep after everyone is done in the living room it’s fine. Beautiful view from the deck and the location is secluded so it’s very quiet. Highly recommend this house! We look forward to coming back again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct, 2023
Thank you for the kind review. Hope you all will come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Sweet Escape

The views really are beautiful, the wrap around porch and decks were perfect for enjoying a cozy and welcoming getaway. We loved this cabin! The owners tried to think of everything you would need and provided it, it was just such a comfortable and pleasant escape. Big stone fireplace, soaring ceiling, an abundance of tv’s and towels. The wooded drive, beautiful landscaping, comfy indoor and outdoor chairs plus a fire pit too. This cabin was a delight!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2022
Thank you for the kind review. We are so glad you enjoyed. Thank you for leaving the house as if it had not been stayed in. Please come again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rustic Getaway

We really enjoyed the peace and quiet along with the amazing views that Bear Den had to offer. The cabin was far enough away from the hustle and bustle of downtown yet was the perfect base camp location for our fall foliage extravaganza. There were lots of scenic overlooks and waterfalls in the surrounding areas. April and Eric were always a text away to answer any questions that we had. We definitely will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct, 2022
Thank you for the awesome review. Y’all were great guest. Please come again soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Private, great views, relaxing!

What a beautiful place this was to enjoy a weekend with my family! All the extra touches of a goody basket when we first arrived, cold drinks in the fridge, cuddly blankets galore and SHARP KNIVES - which you NEVER find in a rental! The balcony was wonderful for sitting under, listening to the rain fall - and rain, it did!! The entire time! It was nice, though, letting us "cocoon" all weekend and spend time together. All in all, it was a great stay and would love to go back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept, 2022
Guest were awesome. Great communication. House was left in great condition. Welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly Recommend!

My husband and I took my parents for a week long stay to celebrate our 38th wedding anniversary and their 67th wedding anniversary. Just pulling up to the property we were already overwhelmed with the beauty and the view. Then walked in the house and felt comfy immediately. Everything was clean. The tv was set up easy to get all our apps to work. The basket with s’mores ingredients was a plus and we had a fire one night and used them. We ate at The Dillard House and The Ugly Dog and Wild Thyme. Loved all three of them. Had the pleasure of meeting the owner of the home and he was beyond kind. We never thought of anything we needed or wanted that wasn’t there. Just a wonderful stay overall.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Roomy and nice deck space.

Has potential but needs work. Not enough working lighting in main rooms. No a/c in the loft and while the main floor can be cooled, the loft gets all the hot air with no escape. Fans help in the cooler nights and mornings but not during the day. Bathrooms are nice, showers have great pressure and very hot water. Plenty of linens provided but no soap! TVs in each bedroom but only only living room and loft TVs worked. Smart TVs so be prepared to use your own streaming networks or the one live ap. Kitchen appliances are nice and plenty of cooking and serving pieces. Cabin is on a very private dirt road .6 miles from paved road. Not difficult to navigate but hope you don't have someone coming the other way. Sunsets are awesome and spent most time on the back porch with a book.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2023
We really appreciate your feedback about the rental. We hope to improve as we move forward. We want all guest to be pleased with their stay. This cabin stays booked a great percentage and these concerns have never been brought to our attention. Thank you again for the feedback and review.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cabin review

The back porch sold us on the cabin. Beautiful views! It was a quiet restful place to land after a long drive. This was our first trip to highlands. We had a great time. Some improvements I would recommend is the lighting in the kitchen and great room. Many lights were not working. The light above the kitchen sink was not working. We did eat most of our meals in the cabin. Hard to cook when the lights were not working. Only one light in great room was working. The inside flood lights were also not working, which made the great room dark. The ceiling fan in the downstairs bedroom on the right was not working. We ended up using the portable fan, which was a life saver because the window unit didn't work the greatest. The screen on the front door was torn. May want to fix that soon because it made it difficult to open and close the door. Improvements aside, it was a wonderful place. Loved the fenced in porch. We brought our little Boston terrier and it was wonderful not to have to watch him constantly. Made it safe for pets, which was awesome!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful mountain escape

The property is located at the end of a private drive. Only 2 other homes on this road & all of the homes are very spaced out. Very private and secluded. The views from the back of the home of the mountains are beautiful. The wrap around porch is amazing. 2 options for enjoying a fire outside. The home has everything you would need for a short or long term stay. Although the property was not in a guest ready state upon our arrival & we ended up spending several hours cleaning the areas we would use, the property manager handled the issue, & we were able to enjoy the rest of our stay. Understanding that the house is in the middle of the forest surrounded by trees, there is definitely a lot of insects, in particular bees. Carpenter bees. They found a way into the home, as there was a vast amount of dead bees everywhere inside the home. During our stay, we did not encounter any live ones inside, however there was quite a few always around on the porch. If you don't bother them, they leave u alone. A plus for this home is that it is dog friendly & the outside porch is completely secure, so we had our fur babies with us at all times outside and it was great. The Scaly Mountain area in general is beautiful and the people are so nice. We especially love Michelle and Darren at Scaly Mountain Crafters. A must stop to shop local & do a wood working class. Minutes away is the mountain coaster.Highlands 15min. Lots of parks & waterfalls nearby.Ingles groceries. Great home/area
Stayed 16 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2023
Jill thank you for the kind words. We are so glad they you all were able to finally enjoy. We hate that your entry was not as you had hope but glad we could make all happy. We hope that you all will come again.

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