Title: Sky Bear Lodge - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=78761293&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Sky Bear Lodge Vacation home with kitchen, near Great Smoky Mountains National Park ## Photo gallery for Sky Bear Lodge ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis - Sky Bear Lodge (Swain County)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78770000/78761300/78761293/9775e4b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis - Sky Bear Lodge (Swain County)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78770000/78761300/78761293/0bdaa047.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Stovetop, eco-friendly cleaning products - Sky Bear Lodge (Swain County)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78770000/78761300/78761293/1257531d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis - Sky Bear Lodge (Swain County)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78770000/78761300/78761293/91c3c7fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool - Sky Bear Lodge (Swain County)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78770000/78761300/78761293/f0bbac63.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched on a private 40+ acre retreat near the National Park, Sky Bear Lodge offers a serene escape. Take in the mountain views from its elevated position, and unwind in rustic cedar interiors with stone fireplace. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 154500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Parking available - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Sky Bear Lodge Our Lodge offers breathtaking, multi-range mountain views and a luxurious, rustically elegant, hand-hewn interior featuring 2 stone fireplaces, large open A-frame, and a spacious layout, which is perfect for group gatherings. It has a paved driveway for easy access, and amenities include game room, hot tub, and various entertainment options. Located at 3 Little Bears Retreat, we are situated on 50+ acres adjacent to the National Park & 2min from the entrance and only a 5-minute ride to Bryson. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Stovetop - Water dispenser ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Cooking classes - Table tennis ### 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 ### General - At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - At least 80% organic food - Comprehensive recycling policy - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Eco-friendly toiletries - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Local artist showcase - Local culture and ecosystem education - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - No plastic coffee stirrers - No plastic drinking straws - No plastic soft drink bottles - No plastic water bottles - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware - Unit size: 4,500 square feet - Water dispenser usage encouraged - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95790000/95789600/95789591/eb7d6b31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bryson City 4BR Cabin | Sauna | Game Room | Private with Views Whittier - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-11&endDate=2026-01-12&selected=95789591&PinnedHotelID=95789591&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98480000/98475700/98475654/fe711772.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4-Bedroom Mountain House w/Golf Course View, Hot Tub, Pool Table, & Foosball! 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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 458435 ## 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%7C35.45335%2C-83.47206&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=WS3uzx0lPBGf5XUKJCyxBrKp9X0=) Swain County, NC #### What's nearby - Great Smoky Mountains National Park \- 17 min walk \- 1.5 km - Great Smoky Mountains Railroad \- 4 min drive \- 4.1 km - Smokey Mountain Trains Museum \- 4 min drive \- 4.1 km - Harrahs Cherokee Casino \- 22 min drive \- 24.7 km - Cataloochee Ski Area \- 53 min drive \- 57.2 km #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive - ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬7 min drive - ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬7 min drive - ‪Anthony's Italian Resturant - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sky Bear Lodge pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Sky Bear Lodge? ### What time is check-out at Sky Bear Lodge? ### Where is Sky Bear Lodge located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sky Bear Lodge 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 7 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jul 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Summer Vacation House Fun, comfortable house with great views and excellent service & communication from the owners. This house is an awesome base for exploring the area around Bryson City or for just hanging out. Very roomy with more beds than our family of 5 could fill and an amazing wrap around porch with unbeatable views. We spent most days hiking or rafting and then spent the evenings relaxing on the porch and participating in epic pool tournaments. Rooms and beds were very comfortable and the kitchen is well equipped for those nights that we cooked instead of going out. The house is an easy 5 to 10 minute drive to Bryson City and a short drive from multiple hiking sites. It’s about 25 minutes to the Nantahala Outdoor center and the activities they have as well. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kellie E. Oct 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful getaway with friends and family We booked Sky Bear Lodge in February for Mid October. Our group included people driving from TX, CO and MN. Sky Bear Lodge was our hub for the week and is a beautiful property with absolutely stunning views. We hauled motorcycles up to do some riding in the beautiful Smoky Mountains and the tail of the dragon. The driveway is a little tight with some pretty tight corners, but we were able to get three trailers up and riding back and forth was a little slick in spots because of the dew and leaves, but doable. We reached out to Matthew for a couple of questions and he was very responsive. Hight recommend this property! ##### Kellie E. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael M. May 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Wedding Venue Our son and his (now) wife wanted a spot overlooking the mountains. It needed to be intimate, a place we could have shifts of guests, places we could separate, share a meal, and if needed have a view from large windows in case of rain. Sky bear covered that completely. Though is was supposed to rain all day, the sun was out and beautiful. The deck made the perfect place for a trellis, wedding party and aisle way for the bride to make her entrance. Because of all the different entrances from the deck, we could make it a perfect day with many memories. The groomsmen and bridesmaids each could have their space, and the few guests theirs. We had porkchops on the grill and plenty of plates and utensils for a sit down dinner. We had no problem with parking, and the grocery was just 10 minutes away for all the trips for forgotten items. The prewedding festivities had a quaint town within minutes with many options. Perfect ##### Michael M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheryar W. Aug 17, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Last days of summer The place was as the listing shows. Family was very happy with the place, the view and all the things. The gameroom was especially enjoyable. Had everything we were looking to keep us busy. Location close enough to the park and other sights within a short drive. ##### Sheryar W. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sallie P. Aug 16, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay Beautiful cabin and great host! ##### Sallie P. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marnie P. Jul 19, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious, comfortable, and gorgeous views! Our visit with 6 adults and 3 children was absolutely fantastic. The game room is such a fun bonus as is the hot tub. The view is absolutely unbelievable-- we almost didn't want to leave the house for our day adventures! Matt is a wonderfully responsive host as well. ##### Marnie P. 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