Title: Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City at Gentle Bear Lookout - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&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 ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92360000/92353100/92353050/ff98cad8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92360000/92353100/92353050/2be369a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, foosball](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92360000/92353100/92353050/a6797f5c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, foosball](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92360000/92353100/92353050/237e09ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92360000/92353100/92353050/7e6f5077.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. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81915 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Fireplace ## 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 ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71710000/71704200/71704137/b749af58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Escape to 'Just Like Bearadise Bryson City - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 21 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=71704137&PinnedHotelID=71704137&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103450000/103440100/103440029/6aaa5755.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Black Forest Cottage Bryson City - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.8 Excellent 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=103440029&PinnedHotelID=103440029&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71710000/71704200/71704186/214b8c1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Serenity Comes with a View — Welcome to “Peace of the Mountain” Bryson City - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 24 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=71704186&PinnedHotelID=71704186&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103480000/103479000/103478996/cb402289.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blue Mist Mountain Retreat Whittier - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=103478996&PinnedHotelID=103478996&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113290000/113285900/113285820/68feef53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Experience the charm of Bryson City in this cozy 2-bedroom cabin, Creekside Too. 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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 ![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 - Pincu Pottery - 8 min drive - 7.0 km - Tuckasegee River - 8 min drive - 7.8 km - Fontana Lake - 9 min drive - 9.0 km - Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 10 min drive - 10.1 km - Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 10 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 - ‪Vallarta Mexican Restaurant - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City at Gentle Bear Lookout pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City at Gentle Bear Lookout? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City at Gentle Bear Lookout? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City at Gentle Bear Lookout located? > Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Pincu Pottery and Tuckasegee River. Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Great Smoky Mountains Railroad are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## 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 9.8 ### 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 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness 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 #### 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 ### 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 #### 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 #### 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 #### Tina D. Jan 22, 2025 ##### Tina D. 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