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Experience the serene mountain views at Bruins Den!

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Bruins Den has Plenty of Parking
Gather Around the Fire Pit
Beautiful Mountain View Year Round

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Place, Tuckasegee River
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Smokey Mountain Trains Museum
    ‪8 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 · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half Bath

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Experience the serene mountain views at Bruins Den!

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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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

  • Tuckasegee River - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Nantahala Brewing Company - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Fontana Lake - 8 min drive - 8.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Anthony's Italian Resturant - ‬9 min drive

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. 16 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect! We enjoyed a week of rest and relaxation. The kids enjoyed the hot tub and scooting down the driveway on their scooters. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan 2026
Hi Jodi, thanks so much for sharing. We love to hear it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quite house with a beautiful Mountain View. Kitchen and house had plenty of amenities. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2025
Thanks for sharing! Lovely photos!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tim h.

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

4 day getaway

Great place for vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2023
Thank you, Tim., So glad you enjoyed the cabin and your stay. Please come back and visit with us again!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Grace B.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This trip was for my husband’s birthday, and unfortunately the stay was very disappointing from start to finish. We never received check-in information and had to call to access the property, which should have been our first clue about the management.The biggest issue was a septic backup into the sinks and toilets during our stay, which significantly disrupted our weekend. There were also live and dead cockroaches throughout the home, including dead bugs in one of the beds. When we attempted to use the jet tub (indoors) cockroaches crawled out from underneath it.The sofa bed advertised as sleeping accommodations for two was completely unusable — broken, misshapen, and actively shedding deteriorating material everywhere. The hot tub was dirty and also missing a jet cover, resulting in bruising/injury to my son.Additional issues included a strong electrical/burning smell inside the home, overgrown grass, insufficient linens and kitchen supplies for the advertised occupancy, and no usable internet despite Wi-Fi being listed as an amenity.We requested a reasonable partial refund due to the sanitation, maintenance, and safety concerns but received no response from the host/property management.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent stay. We are truly sorry to hear that your husband’s birthday trip did not meet your expectations. We would like to clarify that the only issues reported to our staff during your stay were the missing hot tub filter cover and the septic tank alarm. After inspection, the septic company advised that the issue was caused by wipes being flushed, which led to the system backup. Had we been notified of any additional concerns during your stay, including cleanliness, pests, furnishings, internet connectivity, or maintenance items, we would have promptly sent staff to address them. Regarding the check-in information, our system sends those emails automatically prior to arrival. In some cases, these emails may be filtered into junk or spam folders. We do apologize for the inconvenience you experienced accessing the property, and we were happy to assist when contacted. We also want to note that each time you reached out to us, we responded as quickly as possible to assist, and we did provide a refund in response to the concerns reported during your stay. We sincerely regret that your experience was disappointing and appreciate your feedback, as it helps us continue improving for future guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2025
Hi Amanda, we love to hear it! Thanks so much for sharing!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory T.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2025
Hi Greg, thanks so much for sharing. We hope to have you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec 2023
Laura - So glad you all enjoyed your stay at the cabin. We look forward to you coming back to see us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

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

Bruins Den

Comfortable for our family
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec 2024
Hi Susan, thanks for sharing!
Verified

8/10 Good

Donna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Stay

Overall it is a great place but needs a little tlc. Location is not good for older people if they are not about to walk up hill.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2025
Hi Donna, thanks for the feedback and sharing your experience with us. We apologize greatly for any inconvenience.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2022
Thank you Danielle - We are so happy you and your family as well as your fur babies enjoyed your stay at the cabin. Please come back and stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chasity M.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2023
We are so very happy you loved it! come back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

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

5 Star

Excellent property exactly as advertised
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2024
Hi Craig, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to hosting you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina And Scott H.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Dec 2022
We are so happy to hear that you and your family had such a great time at the cabin and on the Polar Express. We can't wait to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

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

Loved the house

The house met our expectations. Good location, cleanliness, and assistance from property manager. The only negative was the master bathroom. It had a jet tub with a hand held shower. It was a little difficult to use because I had a fractured back and it was difficult for me to get in and out of the tall tub. For a younger person it might have been much easier. But overall, I would give it an excellent rating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2025
Hi Donna, thanks so much for sharing. We hope to have you back.
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10/10 Excellent

William D.

Amazing stay

I've been renting from GSCR for a dozen years, and they are awesome. Our rental had to be changed last minute due to an issue with the house I had booked. The replacement was an awesome house that was very clean, functional, and well provisioned for cooking and bathing. As always, the directions, house instructions, area information, and customer service were top quality! I will definitely continue using and recommending them!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan C.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul 2024
Hi Joan, thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. I will be sure to let our staff know about the mattress. We would love to have you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce C.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2022
Thank you Bruce - We are so happy you and your family enjoyed the cabin. Please come back and stay with us again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Tim D.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2024
Hi Victoria, thank you for sharing your experience with us. We appreciate your feedback and will share with our staff. We would love to host you again in the future!
Verified

8/10 Good

Liz C.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison

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
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