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Experience the serene mountain views at Bruins Den!

Cabin in Bryson City with kitchen and fireplace

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At Bruins Den, unwind in the bubbling hot tub or gather around the fire pit under brilliant stars. This Bryson City vacation rental offers a sprawling layout with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, as well as a fully equipped kitchen and mountain views through huge windows.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10198 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,135 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

940164

About the area

Map
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience the serene mountain views at Bruins Den! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Experience the serene mountain views at Bruins Den!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Experience the serene mountain views at Bruins Den!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience the serene mountain views at Bruins Den!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Experience the serene mountain views at Bruins Den! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Tuckasegee River. Pincu Pottery and The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Experience the serene mountain views at Bruins Den! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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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!!

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

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

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

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

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