Experience the serene mountain views at Bruins Den!

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3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 102135 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Hot tub
Kitchen
Dryer
Fireplace

Explore the area

Bryson City, NC

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
‪9 min drive‬
Smokey Mountain Trains Museum
‪9 min drive‬
Nantahala Brewing Company
‪9 min drive‬
Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)
‪120 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Common Space

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Queen

1 Queen Bed

Queen

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half Bath

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Live the sweet life at Bruins Den. Brilliant stars shine above the fire pit in the large yard. The bubbling hot tub is a great way to relax after exploring the Smoky Mountains.

The name Bruins Den comes from the Old English word for bear -- bruin. Find your inner bear at Bruins Den.

This Bryson City vacation rental has everything you need to refresh your spirit. Bruins Den is the epitome of comfort with a sprawling layout, easy access, and all the comforts of home plus more.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

About the area

Bryson City

Located in Bryson City, this cabin is in the mountains. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Oconaluftee Indian Village are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Nantahala Brewing Company and Smoky Mountain Country Club. Smokey Mountain Trains Museum and Bryson City Gem Mine are also worth visiting.

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Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
Nantahala Brewing Company - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
Island Park - 10 min drive - 7.7 km
Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 26 min drive - 33.3 km

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
‪Guayabitos Mexican Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬8 min drive
‪La Poblana - ‬10 min drive
‪Arby's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience the serene mountain views at Bruins Den! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Experience the serene mountain views at Bruins Den!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience the serene mountain views at Bruins Den!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Experience the serene mountain views at Bruins Den! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Tuckasegee River. Pincu Pottery and The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Gregory T.

6 May 2025

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

Amazing house

Amazing house, great piece of property. We were impressed with how well the house was stocked and everything had its own instructions. We will definitely be back. Great vacation week!!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

23 Dec 2024

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

Polar Express

We had a great weekend at the Bruins Den. It was a perfect spot for our family and our kids! Close to downtown Bryson City which was perfect for us! We would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

4 Dec 2024

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

Bruins Den

Comfortable for our family

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tim D.

7 Jul 2024

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

Home for everyone

This home is for everyone, the view can't be imagined. It has so many bedrooms and bathrooms, and space we loved. Half wrap around porch with rocking chairs, swing, picnic table, hot tub. It truly is a wonderful place, as for the inside cleanliness, spotless. The cleaning crew does an amazing job. As for the outside, the owners need to have a cleaning crew come out and get the dead bugs off the porch and get rid of some of the many spider webs. But, all in all this place truly is amazing. We would love to come back in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan C.

2 Jul 2024

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

Short vacation trip

We were very pleased with this rental. Kitchen well stocked with cooking utensils, appliances, dishes. Loved rocking chairs and swing on the front deck. Didn’t use the firepit but wood was supplied. Only complaint was the bed/mattress was in 2nd downstairs bedroom creaked every time you turned or got up. Overall a nice few days!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

25 Jun 2024

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

5 Star

Excellent property exactly as advertised

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

8 Dec 2023

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

Exactly what we dreamed of!

We had a fantastic early family Christmas vacation. The cabin was beautiful and the view was amazing! We all enjoyed every aspect of our stay!! Would definitely recommend and book another trip to Bruins Den!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

tim h.

24 Sept 2023

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

4 day getaway

Great place for vacation

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chasity M.

22 Jul 2023

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

The Perfect Getaway

If you are looking for a cozy place to stay, this place was amazing. The mornings we nice sitting on the porch drinking coffee admiring the Mountain View. It is the perfect getaway

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina And Scott H.

18 Dec 2022

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

Polar Express Trip

We brought our 4 children ages ranging from 4 to 22. The older ones brought their significant others. We all enjoyed the cabin very much. Was very roomy and suited us all. It was decorated so nicely. Would definitely stay at this cabin again!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce C.

25 Jul 2022

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

Nice house

We were a party of 8. We brought a single air mattress to make the sleeping arrangement work. The location was nice for Deep Creek, Bryson City, and Nantahala. The pictures of the place are all spot-on. One of the bathrooms only has a tub, so there are only 2 showers. The two single beds are in the open loft, so if you put little ones there it is quite time for the rest of the house. I definitely recommend the place.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Liz C.

16 Jul 2022

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

Spacious House in Great Location in Bryson City

This house was so conveniently located to Ingles, Darnell Farms and downtown Bryson City - it was great. The house was well-equipped for my family and I.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison

17 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This cabin is awesome. The views are amazing. Having the hot tub to relax in after a day of exploring the area was a huge plus. Everything you would need to be comfortable is in the cabin. Very homey. My only complaint would be the driveway. It’s extremely steep. You definitely need a 4x4 to get up it. That being said, we would definitely come here again if we were in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D.

28 Apr 2022

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

Refreshing getaway

We were very pleased with the property and especially enjoyed the privacy for our children and dogs. We were very comfortable and would recommend this stay to anyone who wants a refreshing mountain escape.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Common Space

Queen

Queen

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Half Bath

Spaces

About this property