Title: Bear Crossing at Linville Falls! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Bear Crossing at Linville Falls! Cabin in Newland with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Bear Crossing at Linville Falls! ![Interior - Bear Crossing at Linville Falls! (Newland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90950000/90940400/90940323/30f95fa6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Bear Crossing at Linville Falls! (Newland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90950000/90940400/90940323/0bba294e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Bear Crossing at Linville Falls! (Newland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90950000/90940400/90940323/w906h683x59y0-07b682d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Bear Crossing at Linville Falls! (Newland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90950000/90940400/90940323/8fe0fde4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Bear Crossing at Linville Falls! (Newland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90950000/90940400/90940323/58f0a294.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in a quiet neighborhood, surrounded by woods and fresh air, this small cabin offers the perfect escape. Enjoy the outdoors with a large open yard featuring a fire pit and plenty of space for pets to roam free. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Bear Crossing at Linville Falls! Small cabin, in a quite neighborhood surrounded by woods and plenty of fresh air. There is a large open yard with a fire pit and plenty of room for pets and people to enjoy the outdoors. Close to the Blueridge Parkway and great hiking including Wisemans View. Only minutes from the Linville Falls winery and other great local shops and restaurants. Close to all local attractions including rafting, tubing, and biking for the summer months. As well as great skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing for the winter time. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 4 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Indoor wedding](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6350000/6341300/6341214/9a63a0aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Springmaid Mountain Springmaid Mountain - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 8.8 Excellent 115 reviews CA $137 CA $216 total includes taxes & fees Dec 10 - Dec 11 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=6341214&PinnedHotelID=6341214&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18766600/18766549/8f0b23f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 10/2024 - OPEN - power, internet, water, access Plumtree - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 103 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-20&selected=18766549&PinnedHotelID=18766549&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67420000/67416000/67415905/a4a55951.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### This cottage is a 2 bedroom(s), 2 bathrooms, located in Newland, NC. 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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 ## 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%7C35.95901%2C-81.94530&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3xQGB5TgbbD0ArsWuEm6dTIyL3U=) Newland, NC #### What's nearby - Blue Ridge Country Club \- 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - Linville Falls Winery \- 2 min drive \- 2.1 km - Linville Falls Visitor Center \- 3 min drive \- 1.7 km - Grandfather Mountain \- 25 min drive \- 28.8 km - Sugar Mountain Resort \- 26 min drive \- 32.3 km #### Getting around - Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 85 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Whalevation - ‬27 min drive - ‪The Red Barn General Store - ‬13 min drive - ‪Los Arcoiris - ‬11 min drive - ‪Tin Trout - ‬9 min drive - ‪Louise's Rock House Restaurant - ‬9 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bear Crossing at Linville Falls! pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Bear Crossing at Linville Falls!? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Bear Crossing at Linville Falls!? ### What time is check-out at Bear Crossing at Linville Falls!? ### Where is Bear Crossing at Linville Falls! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Bear Crossing at Linville Falls! Reviews ## Reviews 9.6 ### 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 43 8 - Good 13 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 9.0/10 Amenities ### 8.8/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 6.0/10 Eco-friendliness ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann B. Aug 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We will definitely be staying there again. Very nice place, quite, clean and owner was very helpful. ##### Ann B. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maureen C. Jul 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Michael was a great host, hone was clean and very accommodating for pets too!Thank you! ##### Maureen C. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura W. Aug 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Check in was easy. Great location - loved how tucked away it was. Cell phone service was spotty but that was fine. ##### Laura W. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth Jul 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication What a cozy cabin for a small family trip! Near hiking and a winery. The kitchen was nice as the dining options are limited in that area. ##### Beth Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Norman H. Sep 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very pleasant stay and worked out great for us as we explored the areas around Linville Falls. Did want to mention that the kitchen light was burned out, but that was just a minor thing. ##### Norman H. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Robert W. Jul 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very cozy A very nice property that has everything you need. Very close to Linville Falls and Linville Gorge. Be sure to watch for Sniffles the bear ##### Robert W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike Y. Jul 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Experience A very nice cabin with room outside for our dog to walk around. Everything was just as advertised. A clean and comfortable cabin. ##### Mike Y. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Sheila G. Jun 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good location Nice inside. A little junky outside on property. Could have better deck furniture ##### Sheila G. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly A. Aug 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Place! This was a great place to stay for a weekend hiking the gorge. Close to everything and very quiet. ##### Kelly A. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard S. Nov 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Blue Ridge Parkway Great place to stay while exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway ##### Richard S. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diana W., Cary, NC Jan 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place to Stay This place was great. Easy finding the home, great location, clean, and warm! It was freezing outside and this place was very cozy and comfortable. We will definitely stay again. ##### Diana W. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greta M. Mar 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Dog Friendly Place! We had a great short trip here. Bear Crossing had a lovely setup and even had specific dog care items; it’s always great to be able to give your dogs an adventure too, thank you! ##### Greta M. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Todd J. Dec 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cabin It was a great little place ##### Todd J. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dana Oct 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication It was often difficult in the kitchen to use the appliances. Some plugged in. Some worked and some did not. Floors felt gritty if you walked around barefoot. Tv screen was smeared and dead bugs stuck on it. Temperature settings were perfect. Bedrooms and bathrooms very clean. Blankets in living room needed to be washed, smelled musty. ##### Dana Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amber V. May 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cozy cabin We loved our time at the Bear Crossing. Cozy, clean, comfy. Had everything we needed. ##### Amber V. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bette S. Nov 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bear Crossing Lovely, well appointed cabin. Perfect for a mini break. ##### Bette S. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael J. Jul 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Grandfather Mountain Highland Games We stayed at Bear Crossing while attending the Games. The cabin was conveniently located to the event, quiet, clean, and comfortable. Couldn't have asked for more and will book again for next year. ##### Michael J. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kyle S. Apr 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location! This cabin is in a great location and has everything you need. We didn’t bring our dog, but this cabin is super pet friendly. The cabin was very clean, and the checkin/checkout process was super straight forward. I recommend this place for a great stay! ##### Kyle S. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Valarie W. Jun 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute little cabin Comfortable ##### Valarie W. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dustin C. Mar 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Windy "Weekend" Located perfectly between Linville Falls and Grandfather Mountain. Great, quiet place to relax. ##### Dustin C. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy G. Jun 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great BRP base Clean modernized cabin. Great location to explore the Blue Ridge Parkway between Little Switzerland and Grandfather Mtn. Looking forward to booking again. ##### Timothy G. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David B. Nov 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quick weekend...near everything Great location...super clean. Everything you need right there! Excellent set up for pets. ##### David B. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ekaterina B. Sep 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful cabin with a very cute, authentic and fun design The kids were thrilled with Bear crossing. We stayed one night and had a wonderful time actually in the middle of the woods. It is very convenient that the house is adapted for traveling with a dog. ##### Ekaterina B. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fletcher Lee Hartsell J. Jun 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy Cozy ##### Fletcher Lee Hartsell J. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jonnie m. Apr 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place and pet friendly! The place was nice and very comfortable, my host Michael was welcoming and told us of a few updates he was doing in the future. My new happy place, will go back there! ##### jonnie m. 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