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Bear's Mountaintop Views by RedAwning

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A covered outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a barbecue grill, overlooking a lake and forested hills.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, and a dining area with a view of the outdoors.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.
A wooden front door with a wreath, two wicker chairs, a small bear statue, and a welcome sign.
A wooden bridge in a forested area with a natural, rustic setting.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Santeetlah Lake, Robbinsville, NC
  • Place, Nantahala National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santeetlah Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cheoah River
    ‪14 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Dining area

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About the area

Santeetlah

Robbinsville is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness and Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, while Graham County Historical Association and Junaluska Medicine Trail are cultural highlights. Stoney Hollow Farm and Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain climbing.
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Santeetlah Lake, Robbinsville, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Santeetlah Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cheoah River - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest - 22 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 51 min drive - 74.0 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Quill's Canteen - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Papas Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lynn's Place - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear's Mountaintop Views by RedAwning pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of USD 18. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Bear's Mountaintop Views by RedAwning?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bear's Mountaintop Views by RedAwning on 21 Jan 2027 start from £2,122, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Bear's Mountaintop Views by RedAwning?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bear's Mountaintop Views by RedAwning?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 167.

What time is check-out at Bear's Mountaintop Views by RedAwning?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Bear's Mountaintop Views by RedAwning located?

Situated in Robbinsville, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest, Cheoah River and Santeetlah Lake. Santeetlah Town Hall is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family reunion

We have our family reunion there every year and where we stayed at
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2025
Thank you for choosing our place for your family reunion. We're glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back next year.
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful!

The house was gorgeous and had everything we needed. The owners were wonderful and answered any questions we had quickly. We will definitely stay here again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountain vacation

This property is stunning! The view was absolutely gorgeous and the house is well stocked. The owners and property management were fantastic and quick to respond to any question we had. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely house on the top of a mountain.

Having never stayed on a mountain, I wasn't sure what to expect. This property sits at the top of Thunderbird Mountain. The road on Thunderbird Mountain is a narrow 1 way road with no guard rails and no reflectors. We were able to navigate it with no issues in our Jeep Gladiator in good weather, even though some of the turns were tight. My son affectionately called Thunderbird Mountain ... "Sketch Mountain". Flat land on a mountain top is scarce. Most houses are built on stilts in the air on the side of the mountain with no yard. We had to walk our dogs each night as the only flat area was the gravel driveway. The view from the property was AMAZING!!! It's a million dollar view. I now understand why the Smokey Mountains are called "smokey". Each night we watched the clouds dust the mountain tops. I also understand why the Blue Ridge Mountains are called "blue". The ridges of the farthest mountain peaks turned blue each night as the sun descended. Wow. Just wow. Most of our adventures took us an hour or two away from the property. We drove the curvaceous Cherohala Skyway from Robbinsville, NC to Tellico Plains, TN. We took a detour off the Cherohala Skyway to a gravel road at Stratton Gap retracing the route of an early settler named Absalom Strutton. The trek on this amazing gravel road in the valley was a hidden gem and a fantastic jeep adventure. We ventured to Bryson City to ride the Great Smokey Mountain Railway over the Nantahala Gorge. My son enjoyed the train ride most of all. Lastly, we drove to Dry Waterfalls and Bridal Veil Falls. Both were stunning. Honestly, Highway 28 to the waterfalls may have MORE curves than the Cherohala Skyway! This property was a lovely house on top of a mountain and a great base camp for our family to explore the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2022
Hi Donna, Thank you for your feedback and for staying in a RedAwning property. We look forward to hosting you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home and view!

My husband and I along with my sister-in-law and German Shepard spent a week at the property. The house was exactly as advertised. It was spotless and thoughtfully stocked with all the essentials you may need during your stay. The furniture and beds were very comfortable. And the view was beautiful! Morning coffee on the deck was perfect. We enjoyed the hot tub and fire pit many evenings during our stay. The location was good.. the town of Robbinsville had a nice grocery store and a few casual restaurants. We explored Joyce Kilmer Forest, a few close by waterfalls, and the Cherohala Skyway. The Great Smoky Mountain NP is about an hour away. The ride up the mountain to the house was a little scary the first time but was no big deal after a couple trips up and down. Overall a great home base for exploring the Smoky Mountains!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Glorious view of Lake Santeetlah and surrounding mountains

We loved our week long stay, with our dogs! The place was super roomy and beautiful, all our needs were met, plus the gorgeous view from windows but mostly the huge back deck rounded it all out! Then, there were smores at the fire pit and the brand new hot tub! The owner was responsive when we had a dip in water pressure. We would love to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Santeetlah - Bears View

Clean home, great views, and the owners have thought of everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful views!!

Bear’s View was outstanding. The home sits atop Thunderbird Mountain overlooking Lake Santeetlah. The views are amazing with wrap around decks on both levels to look down on the lake and long range mountains. The main level has a master bedroom with tub and walk-in shower. The main deck is also on this level which was good for gampie who has mobility issues. The deck has ring toss, a new grill, and great furniture so that most of our time was spent outside. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. And there are TV’s with direct tv in every room. The downstairs level has another full Living room, two bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The kids room has two singles. The review says room for 6, but I think if the owner ever decides to put bunk beds in the kids room, it would be a cabin for 8 easily. Two families of four as we sometimes need. And there is another large deck off this lower level with swing chairs. The new owners have clearly down some nice work adding a hot tub, fire ring, and sitting area around the fire ring. The house was amazing. Graham County is a dry county so plan accordingly. But the Historic Tapoco Lodge, which is a wonderful place for lunch or dinner, does serve adult beverages. We highly recommend eating at the Lodge. Great food! There are two places to rent boats which was a great day out. We found some rope swings and rocks for the kids to jump off all around the lake. Highly recommend the short hike to Yellow Creek Falls to swim in the swimming hole at the base of the falls. The hike is short but a little rugged for a bit. And the cabin is close to Bryson City, Fontana, the Nantahala Outdoor Center, and The Tail of the Dragon. Highly recommend for families with young kids rafting on the Nantahala. Very tame River. And highly recommend eating at the The Big Wesser and The Rivers End, both at the NOC. Nothing but good things to say about Bear’s View. Thank you for the stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best View on Earth

We've been coming to Lake Santeetlah for 26 years and we believe it's the most beautiful place on earth. Bear's View Cabin capitalizes on the natural beauty and adds the touch of a great host. The Johnsons have a beautiful home and generously share all the little things that make a stay so much nicer. From the Sonos speakers to the Yeti coffee mugs, you'll feel like a cared-for guest while staying here. We loved the hot tub, the space heater on the deck, and feeling like we were tucked in the woods by ourselves. Oh, and have I mentioned the view? Five stars, two thumbs up, we'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2026
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