Cabin in Fontana Lake, NC
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
About this cabin rental
Welcome to Bears Den -- this home is a fantastic base camp home for your Smoky Mountain adventure. Located in the Nantahala River Gorge, the property is near Bryson City, the Nantahala Outdoor Center, and Fontana Lake. Bears Den is a wonderful home sleeping up to 8 people and has a spacious kitchen, dining and living area. Relax reading your favorite book in the hammock or enjoy family time with s'mores by the stone-lined firepit (firewood provided!). Take it easy after a good day hiking or mountain biking in the large 6-person saltwater hot tub. Bears Den has it all for your family and friends.
Bears Den has been owned by since 2001 by the Willaims family who live nearby and own the The Dillsboro Chocolate Factory and Espresso Bar. They strive to provide the best guest experience possible from the bedroom to the deck.
The bedding is Serta’s I Comfort mattresses in all the bedrooms for a perfect sleep on your vacation.
The living room furniture features top grain leather reclining sofas by Flex Steel.
The kitchen table is a custom black walnut and resin table with Amish made chairs. The black walnut is from the foothills of North Carolina.
Not all hot tubs are created equal, and we have the finest spa for guests to enjoy. It’s a Hot Springs Spa and features their amazing saltwater sanitation and cleaning system. It is the most refreshing hot tub experience on the market and your skin will love it and your nose too. Gone is the hot tub chemical smell.
Wanna cook a rib eye? We have a Napolean brand gas grill to make that happen. It’s all stainless construction and patented burner technology will deliver a perfect steak every time.
For nearly 2 decades Bears Den has been managed locally. When the local management company was bought out by a large national company in 2019, that management style proved to be impersonal and a bad fit for the level of detail and service desired by the property owner. Bears Den is now locally managed by the great team at Watershed Cabins and their entirely local staff, so service will once again be a hallmark of staying with us at Bears Den and at our sister cabin, Bear Necessities.
Cabin is pet friendly – Pet Fees Apply.
Bears Den has been owned by since 2001 by the Willaims family who live nearby and own the The Dillsboro Chocolate Factory and Espresso Bar. They strive to provide the best guest experience possible from the bedroom to the deck.
The bedding is Serta’s I Comfort mattresses in all the bedrooms for a perfect sleep on your vacation.
The living room furniture features top grain leather reclining sofas by Flex Steel.
The kitchen table is a custom black walnut and resin table with Amish made chairs. The black walnut is from the foothills of North Carolina.
Not all hot tubs are created equal, and we have the finest spa for guests to enjoy. It’s a Hot Springs Spa and features their amazing saltwater sanitation and cleaning system. It is the most refreshing hot tub experience on the market and your skin will love it and your nose too. Gone is the hot tub chemical smell.
Wanna cook a rib eye? We have a Napolean brand gas grill to make that happen. It’s all stainless construction and patented burner technology will deliver a perfect steak every time.
For nearly 2 decades Bears Den has been managed locally. When the local management company was bought out by a large national company in 2019, that management style proved to be impersonal and a bad fit for the level of detail and service desired by the property owner. Bears Den is now locally managed by the great team at Watershed Cabins and their entirely local staff, so service will once again be a hallmark of staying with us at Bears Den and at our sister cabin, Bear Necessities.
Cabin is pet friendly – Pet Fees Apply.
Amenities at Bear's Den - Nantahala Gorge seclusion and convenience
Free WiFi/internet
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Refridgerator
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Kitchenware
Laundry services
Fireplace
Ironing facilities
Hairdryer
Map of Fontana Lake, NC
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2025
This was a great home base for paddling on the Nantahala and Tuckasegee rivers, as well as Bryson City. Nice and secluded, very peaceful stay.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·May 2025
We will be back this year!!! Love the house and being in the woods!! Hot tub was fabulous!!! House was amazing with a lot of space!!! Love this home!!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jan 2025
Great location. Other houses visible but not close. The cabin was unique and well kept. It had all the amenities we needed. Family of 5 plus a young Lab greatly enjoyed our tine here. Property managers were very responsive and resolved every issue/question very quick. Would recommend to any couple or family.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2024
House great. Fig door tray was broken. One living room window would not shut and lock. We placed fire poker in window seal to prevent openi g.
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Top rated by guests
10.0Outstanding
(6 Ratings)
"This was a great home base for paddling on the Nantahala and Tuckasegee rivers, as well as Bryson City. Nice and secluded, very peaceful stay."
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