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Cozy Bear Lodge on top of Casey's Mountain! - Great Location!!

Family-friendly holiday home in Whittier with a hot tub

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view of the lodge at dusk
view of the lodge from the driveway
welcome sign at driveway entrance
Foyer
Living room with electric fireplace, pull-out sofa, and TV

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Whittier, NC
  • Place, Tuckasegee River
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

bear bedroom

1 Queen Bed

elk bedroom

1 Queen Bed

private loft

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

lower level bathroom

Toilet

main level bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Bear Lodge on top of Casey's Mountain! - Great Location!!

Welcome to Cozy Bear Lodge where you can relax and enjoy the mountains!

The lodge is located within 20 minutes to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park entrance and conveniently located right off of the Great Smoky Mountain Expressway, which leads to Bryson City, Sylva, Waynesville, and Lake Junaluska! With Cherokee being the next town over, you can enjoy the Native American culture of the arts, stores, restaurants, and Harrah's Casino!

Enjoy the rocking chairs, cook on the grill, or rest in the hot tub on the back deck, or play checkers in the cozy corner of the living room or sit around the electric fireplace and watch a movie! Head down to the lower level and play foosball, ping pong, practice your putting, or play a boardgame!

The lodge has two bedrooms, each with a queen bed, and a private loft with two twin beds. There is a full bathroom on the main level and a half bathroom on the lower level. Also on the lower level is a washer and dryer if you need.

Cozy Bear is the top most property on Casey's Mountain, so enjoy some privacy being surrounded by trees! There is also a winter mountain view to enjoy from the large windows in the living room and dining area!

Due to being close to the expressway and having all the local places easily accessible, you may hear some traffic noises while enjoying the deck. You might also be able to hear the steam train go by on the tracks that run along the Tuckasegee River!

We hope that we can make your stay in the western Carolina mountains as enjoyable as it has been for us!

A few additional items:
-We have a 12 cup drip coffee maker.
-Sheets and towels are provided for your use.

*Please note that 4-wheel drive is needed to get up the mountain during times of snow on the ground.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property # 2010697vb

About the area

Whittier

Located in Whittier, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Oconaluftee Visitor Center, while Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Cherokee Mountainside Theatre are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail, or check out an event or a game at Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Whittier, NC

What's nearby

  • Tuckasegee River - 3 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 10 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 11 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 12 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 14 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 134 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen + Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Granny's Kitchen - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Noodle Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Qualla Java Cafe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Bear Lodge on top of Casey's Mountain! - Great Location!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy Bear Lodge on top of Casey's Mountain! - Great Location!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Bear Lodge on top of Casey's Mountain! - Great Location!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Bear Lodge on top of Casey's Mountain! - Great Location!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Bear Lodge on top of Casey's Mountain! - Great Location!! located?

This family-friendly Whittier holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Tuckasegee River. Sequoyah National Golf Club is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 118 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Micah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Bear was indeed cozy. We had a great stay here. The cabin is nice, clean, and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleased with all of the experience, very clean and home feeling
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chamrin S.

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

Cozy Bear Cabin

Wonderful cabin, very clean, plenty of room, beautiful view.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything we needed for a full week vacay with family! Very comfortable!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a wonderful time and the cabin was perfect!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bev N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was clean and cozy. We loved the extras like the hot tub, the game room, washer and dryer, and the cabin rustic decorations. The area was so isolated and quiet being the last house at the top of Casey Mountain, and we loved the beautiful open feel with all the glass on the back side of the house. It was a great place for a retreat! Our host was incredibly responsive via email or text.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was very clean and organized! They had toys along with the basement game zone so the kids had a blast. The temps were in the 30-40s and so we do wish there was a better heater in the basement. It never was warm and so the kids had to wear coats and shoes to be down there.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin B.

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

Great stay!

We had a pleasant stay for 4 days here. It was clean, well-appointed, and conveniently close to all the major destinations in the area. Great place overall!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

Cozy Bear

This place was great! Great amenities, location, and views! We really enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub while seeing the beautiful scenery.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

nina e.

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

Cozy Bear Lodge

My mother and I absolutely enjoyed our stay at this cabin! So roomy and comfortable. Loved the hot tub and laundry capabilities! This cabin is in the most perfect location to Bryson City and surrounding mountain towns. So relaxing here, we cant wait to book again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jdaprice79@yahoo.com p.

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

Great stay

We really enjoyed the views and coziness of the house. We had a great time and enjoyed the hot tud over looking the mountains
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

meeka r.

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

Very nice and clean cabin

The cabin was very clean and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

melvia m.

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

Perfect long term stay

For what we needed long term we could not ask for a better host, property manager and home
Stayed 164 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

S C.

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

Great Family Weekend

We had a great trip, kids ages between 9-15, with lots to do! Great location to the outdoor activities and plenty to do in the house too. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary O.

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

Beautiful place super clean and beautiful!

Place has amazing views! It was very clean and property owner was very responsive! I highly recommend this place! I would definitely book again if I was in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

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

Another Later Summer/Early Fall Getaway

Was happy to return back to the property for the second time! Love this place! The hot tub and area was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheri D.

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

Mountain Dream

We were amazed & loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

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

Family Mountain Vacay

Awesome accommodations, great location. Loved the hot tub and the flexibility to be able to cook or go into town for dinner. It is a smaller town so not alot of dinner options but if your looking for a home town feel like we were it was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy W.

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

Nice place

Great view
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place to getaway

Very comfortable and very clean. I absolutely loved this place. It was stocked with everything we needed. The views were amazing. Would plan a return trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trudy B.

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

Perfect getaway

Cozy, clean, beautiful cabin located close to Smokey Mountain attractions. Great communication. Overall wonderful place to relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda M.

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

Break time

This is the third time that we have stayed at this cabin. It is a perfect little home to get away and relax.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

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

Fabulous

It was amazingly beautiful!! Our family had a wonderful time!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacob T.

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

Awesome!

Amazing place with everything you need. Definitely recommend to everyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lariza V.

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

Perfect. Just perfect.

The views were amazing and home was spotless! The privacy was unexpected and getting to the cabin was easier than I thought. (During snow season I would definitely recommend a truck.) Perfect place for a couple or small family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

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