Rustic Mountain Retreat-bear Paw-Sleeps 4

Our third time enjoying the property, we never tire of getting away and spending our time outdoors and enjoying this tidy cabin. Love listening to the water flow over the rocks as it passes behind the cabin.

Aside from how bad the mosquitos were and the overpowering smell of the fireplace with the charred wood, our stay was quiet, peaceful, and very enjoyable. We wanted to mention also that we moved some of the linens in the closet in the bathroom so we could hang our garments up and then returned them back to how we found them as best we could. Perhaps a linen chest could be added to the cabin under the stairway where future guests could set their luggage on top for easier access and then the closet would be freed up somewhat for hanging clothes while still holding the guest towels on the shelves above. Our cabin was quaint and very comfortable and we hope to come back again and maybe try one of the other cabin rentals. We would definitely recommend these cabins to our friends and family. It was also so nice of Kenneth and Margaret to call and check in with us during our stay and we enjoyed chatting with them as well as meeting their daughter in law, who showed us one of the other cabins. The beauty of Nelson County took our breath away!! Many thanks for our wonderful stay,

Robert & Andrea Allen

The cabin was charming, clean, and well-appointed. It was much roomier than we anticipated, due to a clever use of loft space that adds two small, single-bed rooms to the main double-bed bedroom. Everything you need is there, and it's all quite cozy and very comfortable. (Sure there are some minor repair opportunities here and there, but nothing to distract too much from the overall feel.) The creek just below the cabin is an amazing, picturesque stream (next time I will bring my fly rod), and its sound is a constant backdrop. This is the middle of three cabins, with a resident living across the road, but there is still an acceptable sense of privacy due to distance and placement of buildings. This one has no deck, but the "sun room," with windows and sliding door, is basically a deck in an of itself. Much is said in these comments about the challenge of there being no cell phone service, but that's definitely a plus as far as we're concerned. Being "cut off" plugs you into where you are. There's a landline phone available to make you feel connected if necessary (although we received a couple of sales calls during the weekend, which we picked up thinking that it might be the owners on the line). All in all, a pleasant, easy, comfortable base for hiking, other outdoor activities, or just pretending for two days that you live in the woods in the mountains.

This was our favorite vacation by far! We always pack extra incase we need something but Kenneth and Margaret already had everything we would have needed. The property is very well taken care of, and when we arrived Ken was outside mowing the lawn and came to check on us and let us know if we needed anything feel free to give him a call. Over all wonderful place, love how you can hear the sounds of the tye river as soon as you step outside. Left the windows open to hear it during the day when we were inside, if we weren’t walking down there to it already! Would definitely recommend this cabin to anyone coming in this area! Met the neighbors at all houses around us, and they were very welcoming on the 3 nights we were there. The only suggestion I have is learn how to make a collect call before coming because there is no service :) Will most definitely be visiting bear paw again it was my favorite.

We enjoy being right by the river and away from work, internet and cell service. Remote location is a bonus for us! No sound but the water, wind and birds in the surrounding forest. If you like to venture out, there are tons of breweries and wineries (as well as other attractions) within a 30 - 45 minute drive. The hiking in the surrounding area can't be beat. Close to Crabtree Falls, Spy Rock, the AT... walking the narrow dirt road leading north along the river and around in the hollows is a treat! The owners keep the cabin well appointed, and are easily accessible if needed.