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Riverfront Log Cabin, Private Hot Tub, Fireplace, River Access, Universal Access

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Front of cabin w/ 2 swings on front porch
1/2 of Front porch
Full Kitchen w/dishwasher
Plenty of storage space
Island in Kitchen area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Riverfront Log Cabin, Private Hot Tub, Fireplace, River Access, Universal Access

We have a riverfront log cabin for rent. This one is The Bear no pets allowed in this one.
Nestled in a picturesque mountain valley in Western North Carolina, our hand built cabin is located at the French Broad River, surrounded by the National Forest and the mountains that gave the Blue Ridge its name.

Privately situated, our large two-bedroom cabin has excellent views, with lots of wide open space around it. Facing the river which is across the road, with meadows and mountains on all sides, the shady front porch is a favorite spot come rain or shine. The huge grassy lawn slopes gently down to the road there is a pathway to the river’s edge across the road, for strolling/fishing or entering your own kayak/canoe/tubes.

If you’re looking for a relaxing getaway you won’t find a nicer spot to settle in for a while. If an active outdoor vacation is more your style, River Lodge Log Cabins is a great place to come home to after a hard day of hiking, biking or rafting.

Our riverfront cabin offers the perfect vacation getaway for couples of all ages, small families. The cabin has a vaulted ceiling in the main room, two private queen bedrooms with antique furnishings, a sofa and a bath with a shower in each bedroom. The large sunny kitchen includes a side-by-side refrigerator, a gas cook stove, a convection oven/toaster, a microwave, dishwasher, and a coffee maker, and has a comfortable dining area. The covered front porch has a two hand-made swings, back porch has a roomy hot tub and a gas grill in the yard. Other amenities include full linen service for 4, a satellite TV, Central Heat and Air and a gas fireplace (Winter Use Only). The cabin accommodates up to four people.

Our Hot Springs, NC cabin rental is conveniently located just a short drive northwest from Asheville and the Biltmore Estate. We have safe, easy access year-round for all types of vehicles. Many guests will appreciate the large level parking areas.

This is a log siding cabin we built ourselves. We used tongue and groove paneling on the walls and ceilings, and the floors are a fabulous mixture of colors of wood flooring. The metal roof makes music out of rainstorms! You’ll enjoy unique features such as handmade wood countertops and trim you just don’t get in “factory-built” cabins, plus the satisfaction of knowing that local labor and love were part of creating our cabin for your enjoyment, here by the riverside.

We recommend stopping and getting your groceries before getting to Hot Springs as we do not have a major grocery store, just a Dollar General.


Keywords: Log Cabin, Riverfront Cabin, Hot Springs Cabin Rental, Pet Friendly, Specials, Asheville Area, Hot Tub, Fireplace, Biltmore Estate, Universal Access, Handicap Access, Mountain View, Pisgah National Forest, French Broad River, Madison County, NC, Kayaker Cabin, Hot Springs NC Log Cabin Rentals, Hot Springs NC Pet Friendly

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About the area

Hot Springs

Located in Hot Springs, this cabin is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Hot Springs Resort And Spa and Paint Creek Recreation Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pisgah National Forest and French Broad River. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Hot Springs, NC

What's nearby

  • French Broad River - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cane Islands - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hot Springs Resort And Spa - 10 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Douglas Lake - 49 min drive - 62.9 km
  • Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 60 min drive - 77.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Vinyl Pies - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Vaste Riviere - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Big Pillow Brewing - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Smoky Mountain Diner - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Iron Horse Station - ‬9 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay! Perfect location and amenities. We plan on staying again as soon as we can!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Dec 2025
We are glad you enjoyed the Bear. Thank you for reviewing your stay. We look forward to your return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tess D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this cabin! Very private and comfortable! Hot tub, kitchen and decor made the cabin feel very much at home! Will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan 2026
Thank you for reviewing your stay at The Bear. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to your return
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this place we enjoyed the river being so close and the cabin was beautiful definitely would go back here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2025
We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Bear. Thank you for leaving a review. We look forward to your return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! The cabin was super clean and spacious. The view was amazing and everything was so peaceful. The hot tub was the highlight, very easy to cover/uncover.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

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

Riverfront Log Cabin

We stayed here while doing work in the area. Nice place clean and quiet.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2025
Thank you for submitting a review for The Bear. We are glad you enjoyed your stay even though you were working in the area. We appreciate you choosing us to stay with. We look forward to seeing you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

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

Great Cabin

Beautiful place and great hosts. Perfect place to stay in Hot Springs.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2021
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We are glad you enjoyed The Bear. We look forward to your return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time! Thx for a great experience. First time in hot springs. Enjoyed it all.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2025
We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for reviewing your stay. We look forward to your return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was perfect for our family of four - mom, dad and kids (10 and 8). Clean and spacious with short walking distance to the French Broad River across the road. Easy access for fishing and nice covered porch for watching the sunset from the porch swings. The Wifi was great but zero cell service. Definitely download the check in instructions and codes prior to entering the dead zone area, which is at least a mile from the cabin. Plenty of cooking utinsels and cookware. Bring your own special spices. Only one non-smart TV in the living room bilt it's nice to be forced to disengage from streaming. Close to the small downtown and Dollar General is close, too. We absolutely loved the house and the area. Will definitely choose this place again.
View from the front porch.
Another view from the front porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2026
We are glad you enjoyed your stay at the Bear. Thank you for reviewing your stay. We look forward to your return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

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

Charming cabin

We enjoyed our stay. The cabin was cozy and in a quiet area for a tranquil getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun 2024
We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We look forward to seeing you again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Shawn C.

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

Perfect Getaway

Great cabin. Very secluded. Great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2021
We are glad you enjoyed your stay in The Bear. We look forward to your return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Place

This was a great place to spend time and fish from.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thank you for taking the time to review our property. We are glad you had a great time and enjoyed your fishing trip. We look forward to you returning.
Verified

8/10 Good

marta mayra u.

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

Very nice place .

We had a really good time .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to your return. Thank you for taking the time to review our cabin.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie P.

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

Sister girlcation

Our stay was very relaxing and we want to go again 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at the Bear. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward for your return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim P.

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

Mountain relaxing

Cozy accommodations on the French Broad River. Close to town and amenities. Relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2024
We are glad you enjoyed your stay at the Bear. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We look forward to your return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joey C.

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

Beautiful property

Clean, convienent, and great communications with the hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at the Bear. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Anniversary trip

Much needed relax time!! Will definitely be back soon to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2022
We are glad you enjoyed your stay and got relaxing time. We look forward to your return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee L.

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

Traveling through area

Great property, easy access to Hot Springs, NC. We did a lot of sightseeing, and this house was in a great location to see a lot of different places.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2023
We are glad you enjoyed your stay at the Bear. Thank you for taking the time to review our cabin. We look forward to seeing you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Pretty are

Beautiful area. Cabin is nice and as listed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan 2024
We are glad you enjoyed your stay at the Bear. Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We look forward to seeing you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean H.

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

Birthday getaway

Very clean, spacious, lovely cabin. It was 80s Weekend to boot in Hot Springs. Had a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2023
We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for reviewing your stay. We look forward to your return.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Deborah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
It was a nice cabin, but we had no cell service, only 1 tv,pans weren't that great for cooking
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Nov 2025
Yes there is only 1 tv in the LR. If you have a smart phone and turn on wifi calling you do have phone service off the wifi. We are glad you enjoyed the cabin.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

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

Cabin was clean, Hot was awesome, just outside the back door. Privacy was semi

As described on VRBO, Great front porch. local wildlife visited every morning. Would recommend this cabin
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2022
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to your return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yasmin M.

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

Girls Trip

Love this cabin !! clean and spacious. The hot tub is so cool and highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2020
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at our cabin. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to your return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie E.

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

Blissful

Was with the love of my life and we enjoyed minute of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2022
I am so glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for writing a review. We look forward to your return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Nice cabin perfect for our getaway weekend, well equipped, spacious, clean and cozy. The bed was nice only little maybe some new pillows. Host also gave us all the information via email. My husband is a hiker part of the AT but we both like day hiking. Thank you hope we can go back again in Spring or Summer. Have a blessed day and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2026- The Fosters
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Dec 2025
Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to your return.
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandy L.

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

Nice cabin

This cute, clean cabin was a great place for our girls weekend. We very much enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub and sitting on the front porch swings for our morning coffee. The kitchen is a nice size for cooking and eating in.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2021
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We are glad you enjoyed the cabin. We look forward to your return.
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