Title: Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City at Gentle Bear Lookout - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=92353050&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City at Gentle Bear Lookout Cabin in Bryson City with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City at Gentle Bear Lookout ![TV, fireplace, foosball - Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City at Gentle Bear Lookout (Bryson City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92360000/92353100/92353050/237e09ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City at Gentle Bear Lookout (Bryson City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92360000/92353100/92353050/0d6f5436.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City at Gentle Bear Lookout (Bryson City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92360000/92353100/92353050/2d91c378.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City at Gentle Bear Lookout (Bryson City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92360000/92353100/92353050/ff98cad8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, foosball - Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City at Gentle Bear Lookout (Bryson City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92360000/92353100/92353050/051e4530.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Gentle Bear Lookout, where rustic charm meets modern comfort. Relax on the deck and soak in the fresh mountain air or unwind in the hot tub under starry skies. This cozy cabin features a fireplace, plush leather sofas, a fully equipped kitchen with granite counters, Wi-Fi and cable TV. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81915 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 beauty of Bryson City at Gentle Bear Lookout Gentle Bear Lookout exudes a rustic charm, with a wooden interior, a fireplace centerpiece, and plush leather sofas for comfortable seating. Relax on the deck and take in the scenery and fresh mountain air. Gentle Bear is close to outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. You can also enjoy fishing, kayaking, or canoeing on the neaby lakes and streams. Although Gentle Bear has a rustic feel, it is equipped with modern amenities such as a Tesla charger, Wi-Fi, and a fully equipped kitchen. After a long day of outdoor activities, relax and unwind in the hot tub. Or sit around the fire pit, enjoy a bonfire and roast marshmellows under the stars. The open living room, kitchen, and dining room is a great space to relax after a day of exploring, cook dinner together, or watch your favorite movie. There is also a full size washer and dryer off the kitchen. Through the dining room, you will find a screened in porch. Perfect for gathering without the bugs! Where You'll Sleep: Downstairs you will find a Queen bedroom with ensuite full shower/tub combo bathroom Upstairs, a King bedroom with ensuite walk-in shower The upstairs loft and downstairs living room both have a Queen pull-out sofa for addtional sleeping The road to Gentle Bear is on an incline but is paved. The road turns to gravel when you pull into the driveway. Across the road from Gentle Bear, there is additional parking for a trailer. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### Things to do - Foosball table ### 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 - Electric car charging station - Unit size: 1,915 square feet ## Similar properties ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71710000/71704300/71704240/61cb6b3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Experience mountain serenity at Millstone Lodge Bryson City - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 17 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&selected=71704240&PinnedHotelID=71704240&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33940000/33939400/33939348/7355df69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hillbilly Hotel, Great Resort, Great Game Room Sevierville - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.2 Wonderful 173 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&selected=33939348&PinnedHotelID=33939348&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64930000/64923400/64923359/ef512983.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Santas Lakehouse,On the Lake,Arcade Game, Hot Tub, $560 FREE tickets ea paid day Sevierville - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&selected=64923359&PinnedHotelID=64923359&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102390000/102389900/102389855/a48f0eb3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern Home w/Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Outdoor Games Waynesville - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&selected=102389855&PinnedHotelID=102389855&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/116000000/115992900/115992850/c0ae0457.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bella's Retreat, NEW Cabin overlooking Clingman's Dome, Hot tub, Pet Friendly! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 940191 ## About the area Located in Bryson City, this cabin is in the mountains. Nantahala Brewing Company and Smoky Mountain Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum. Bryson City Gem Mine and Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail are also worth visiting. [Visit our Bryson City travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Bryson-City.dx83988) [View more Cabin rentals in Bryson City](https://www.expedia.ca/Bryson-City-Cabins.d83988-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.37505%2C-83.46046&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=wDwW2n_YOixtfjjoPrO6k3JE2hg=) Bryson City, NC ### What's nearby - ![Down on the Tuck](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/174611/9983432a-4b89-42fa-ba1d-aa88117191b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Tuckasegee River 7 min drive \- 7.8 km - ![Smoky Mountains Railroad Scenic Train, adjacent to the Tuckasegee River. It is a freight and heritage railroad in Western North Carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6130031/4e1fc0e9-1926-489f-a86b-087e314ac039.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Great Smoky Mountains Railroad 8 min drive \- 10.1 km - Smokey Mountain Trains Museum 8 min drive \- 10.1 km - Nantahala Brewing Company 8 min drive \- 10.1 km - The Cottage Craftsman 8 min drive \- 10.1 km ### Restaurants - McDonald's 9 min drive - McDonald's 9 min drive - Bryson City Brewing 10 min drive - Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits 9 min drive - Anthony's Italian Resturant 10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City at Gentle Bear Lookout pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City at Gentle Bear Lookout? ### What time is check-out at Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City at Gentle Bear Lookout? ### Where is Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City at Gentle Bear Lookout located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City at Gentle Bear Lookout Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### callie W. Sep 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This was a great cabin! Everything was exceptionally clean. ##### callie W. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica G. Oct 16, 2024 #### Amazing Cabin! Peaceful location, five minutes to town, super clean! ##### Jessica G. ### 10/10 Excellent #### John B. Sep 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Home is well appointed and nice. Lovely kitchen and great room area. True to the photos. The house interior is clean. Outside space had some spiderwebs but still usable. The house stays cool. It is a quiet and peaceful property. ##### John B. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Marcia B. May 10, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A gentle retreat Gentle Bear is a very comfortable, safe cabin in a great location with good privacy. Didn't see one bear during our 7 day stay and the dogs enjoyed their outdoor activities. Be prepared to drive up and down a steep gravel driveway. We'd definitely rent this cabin again. ##### Marcia B. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeffrey D. Apr 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### In Harmoney with narure. This home brought so much piece to my guest. Low key quit get away. Loved the hot tub at 6am in the chilly morning , what a great wat to start the day. ##### Jeffrey D. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas T. Oct 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The cabin was fantastic and beautiful. The cabin was located near Bryson and at great location. I was 15 to 30 minutes from all the attractions I visited. I cannot wait to book the cabin again soon. I had a great peaceful vacation. The place was clean, the WiFi good, just a great week. Thank you Gentke Bear Lookout, I can’t wait to see you soon. ##### Thomas T. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica G. Oct 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Secluded peace Amazing property and close to everything! Can’t recommend this cabin enough. ##### Jessica G. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Evanjelita W. May 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Everything was perfect except the drive way lol I popped my tire and was stuck but they allowed me to extend til it was fixed ##### Evanjelita W. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tina D. Jan 22, 2025 ##### Tina D. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Escape to tranquility at Badin Lake](https://www.expedia.ca/New-London-Hotels-Badin-Lakefront-Escape.h29632081.Hotel-Information) > > [Oceanfront OBX Condo - Suite Caroline](https://www.expedia.ca/Kill-Devil-Hills-Hotels-Oceanfront-OBX-Condo-Suite-Caroline.h90324087.Hotel-Information) > > [K1414 The Get Away. 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