Located in Highlands, this cabin is in the mountains. The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Highlands Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Old Edwards Club and Jackson Hole Gem Mine. Highlands Biological Station and Cashiers Farmers Market are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
Western Carolina University - 47 min drive - 57.3 km
Restaurants
The Pizza Place - 9 min drive
Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - 12 min drive
Oak Steakhouse - 6 min walk
The Ugly Dog Public House - 9 min drive
Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Everything You Need, Nothing You Don't | Bear Necessities have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Everything You Need, Nothing You Don't | Bear Necessities?
As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Everything You Need, Nothing You Don't | Bear Necessities on 26 Oct 2026 start from £1,429, 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.
Is Everything You Need, Nothing You Don't | Bear Necessities pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Everything You Need, Nothing You Don't | Bear Necessities?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Everything You Need, Nothing You Don't | Bear Necessities?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Everything You Need, Nothing You Don't | Bear Necessities?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Everything You Need, Nothing You Don't | Bear Necessities located?
Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Highlands-Cashiers Hospital and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts. Highlands Dog Park and Cullasaja River Gorge are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review and recommendation! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the house and had such a great stay. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime!
Great house for family with 3 kids and a baby. Will stay again, thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that the house is a great fit for your family and that everyone is comfortable. It's a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back for another stay in the future. Thanks again!
Clean house with a great Highlands vibe 8-10 minutes from downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We’re glad you enjoyed the cleanliness of the home, its Highlands charm, and the convenient location just a short drive from downtown. We always strive to provide a 10 out of 10 experience for our guests, and we would have appreciated knowing if there was anything we could have done to make your stay even better. We appreciate you choosing to stay with us and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to Highlands!
Place was great. Loved the rain forest in the trees!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the house and especially the beautiful, lush surroundings. The peaceful “rainforest in the trees” feeling is one of our favorite things about the property. We’d love to welcome you back again!
The cabin was in a great location. Just minutes from downtown. Very close to the steak house which we ate at one night and it was delicious. Bedrooms and beds were very comfortable. Double shower heads! Dry quiet and peaceful. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 19 Oct 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the convenient location, comfortable bedrooms, and peaceful setting. We're glad you had a chance to enjoy a great dinner nearby, too! It's a pleasure knowing you had such a relaxing stay at Bear Necessities, and we'd love to welcome you back for another mountain getaway soon!
We had a wonderful weekend. The home was very cozy. It had everything we needed. The wrap around porch was great for sitting outside to enjoy nature. It fit all of our requirements. We spent the weekend with our son and his wife and 2 grandchildren along with their Golden Retriever. The location is great, close to Highlands and walking distance to Skyline Lodge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you and your family had such a great weekend and that the home had everything you needed. We’re especially glad you enjoyed the wrap-around porch and had the opportunity to relax and take in the beautiful nature surrounding the home.
It sounds like you had a very special family getaway, and we’re happy that the home was a comfortable fit for everyone, including your Golden Retriever! We also love that you enjoyed the convenient location near Highlands and within walking distance of Skyline Lodge.
Thank you again for choosing our home. We’d love to welcome you and your family back for another mountain getaway!
House was wonderful! Accurately described, plenty of space, walking distance to Skyline Lodge and Oak Steakhouse. Big enough for 4 couples. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2024
Thank you for your review! We’re so pleased to hear that the house met your expectations and provided plenty of space for your group. It’s great that you enjoyed the convenient location near Skyline Lodge and Oak Steakhouse—two fantastic spots! We’d be delighted to host you again for another wonderful stay.
Everything was so fresh and updated with newly finished hardwoods, all new tile and plumbing fixtures, and newly painted. The location was amazing within walking distance to the fabulous Oak restaurant and a short drive to several waterfalls and hikes.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2024
Thanks for the great review Mary! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed Bear Necessities!
We enjoyed our stay at Bear Necessities. The home was very clean and spacious. The only thing I would recommend would be queen size beds instead of full size in two of the bedrooms. But overall we loved our stay there. Location to Oak Steakhouse was a plus
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2025
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay at Bear Necessities and found the home clean, spacious, and in a great location. We truly appreciate your suggestion about the beds and will keep that in mind for future improvements. It’s wonderful to hear you loved your time there, and we’d be happy to welcome you back anytime!
This home was beautiful and had plenty of room to spread out. The enormous screened in porch with plentiful seating and hot tub was our favorite area to hang out and eat our meals. Our adult children loved the pool table area. The location was good, not too far from downtown. It was a quiet neighborhood and provided some privacy. Our bedrooms were comfortable. The top floor had a little trouble cooling off. The home is on community well water. We ran out of water a few times, but management was quick to help remedy the issue. They arranged trucks to bring water in. They offered us another property, but we liked ours too much to leave.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for this thoughtful and gracious review! We are thrilled that the screened porch, hot tub, pool table, and comfortable bedrooms made for such a wonderful stay for your family. Hearing that your adult children loved the pool table area and that the porch became your favorite gathering spot for meals and relaxing truly makes us happy!
We sincerely apologize for the water disruptions during your stay. The home is on a community well and while that is typically seamless, we know how inconvenient it was when issues arose. We are so glad our team was able to respond quickly, arrange water trucks, and offer alternative accommodations — and we are especially touched that you loved the home too much to leave! That really does mean the world to us. We are actively working with the community to address the well situation for future guests.
We hope to welcome you and your family back again soon — and with plenty of water next time!