Breathtaking Mountain View Luxury AVL Cabin w/Hot Tub, Fireplaces, Hi-Speed Wifi

Top rated by guests
Exterior
Dining
Coffee and Tea Station - bring your favorites to enjoy during your stay!
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
review stars
9.8Outstanding
(41 Ratings)
"Great views and setup for 2 families with children. Wish there was a little more for younger kids but that’s because that’s the season we’re in!"
Brittany W.
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9.8 / 10.0
Outstanding(41 Ratings)

Cabin in Swannanoa, NC

14 guests · 6 bedrooms · 3 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
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

About this cabin rental

Dancing Bear Den is a beautiful, private cabin nestled among tall hardwood trees and is perched atop Elk Mountain in Asheville, NC. This gorgeous property is located just 1.2 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway and is a certified National Wildlife Habitat. The cabin is situated at an elevation of 3,500 feet which affords breathtaking views of sunrises and sunsets over the mountains from inside, outside on the decks or from the hot tub. This peaceful mountain escape is a beautifully decorated cabin with bedrooms on three living levels. It accommodates up to 14 people comfortably.

Dancing Bear Den features tall ceilings, fireplaces, handsome warm wood walls and hardwood floors. A Coffee and Tea Bar is ideally located between the kitchen and great room. Tucked away inside an upstairs bedroom closet, The Cub Cave is a cozy play area created just for kids. Whimsically decorated, it provides a fun space for our youngest guests to enjoy themselves with board games and a children’s library. The Grateful Dead themed room on the bottom level is a certain highlight of any music fan’s stay at Dancing Bear Den.

The open floor plan of the kitchen, dining area, and great room allows everyone to gather and spend time together. Three living levels gives everyone the opportunity to go find their own quiet space. Asheville’s music scene is a wonderful mélange of Americana, Bluegrass, Country, Rock and the Jam Band scene. Music lovers will appreciate the trippy art and thoughtfully decorated Grateful Dead room on the bottom level. On that same floor you will find a Game Room with a foosball table, board games and a smart TV as well as a reading nook to cozy up with a good book on a beanbag chair. Breathe in the fresh mountain air from the cabin’s wooden decks on two levels and enjoy a relaxing soak in the outdoor hot tub while taking in the stunning long views of the Blue Ridge Mountains or venture out and enjoy the area with everything it has to offer.

If you are interested in experiencing first-rate restaurants, breweries, galleries, shops, spas, and entertainment, downtown Asheville is just a 25 minute drive down the mountain. This private log cabin is also a mere 35 minutes from the Asheville Regional Airport, 30 minutes from the Biltmore Estate, 25 minutes to Craggy Gardens, and 40 minutes from Mount Mitchell, the highest point east of the Mississippi River at 6,685 feet elevation.

Dancing Bear Den serves as a wonderful central location to begin your next adventure. Gorgeous hiking trails, waterfalls, lookout points, amazing local wildlife are all easily accessible within a short drive. The Asheville area is a year-round destination for exploring the outdoors. Biking, hiking, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, waterfalls, kayaking, canoeing, and zip lining are all available to you in the nearby area. After your days of fun and adventure, you get a chance to relax and recharge in the hot tub as the sun sets over the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Dancing Bear Den does have a paved but somewhat steep driveway, very common for mountainside homes. In the snowy winter months, four-wheel drive is recommended.

For larger families and groups, the neighboring property, The Elk Mountain Lodge, is also available on vrbo.com listing 2290685.

Amenities at Breathtaking Mountain View Luxury AVL Cabin w/Hot Tub, Fireplaces, Hi-Speed Wifi

Free WiFi/internet
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
TV
Refridgerator
Kitchen
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Patio
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Fireplace
Bath or shower
Sofa bed
Ironing facilities
Towels
Desk
Hairdryer

Map of Swannanoa, NC


Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10.0
Outstanding(41 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Nov 2025
Great views and setup for 2 families with children. Wish there was a little more for younger kids but that’s because that’s the season we’re in!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Oct 2025
The front door stairs were challenging and not safe without proper lighting. Games were great!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Oct 2025
Incredible stay - amazing location, views are great, has everything you need. 10/10 would stay again!
6.0 / 10.0Average·Jan 2024
The Dancing Bear Lodge is a great location and had plenty of space for our family trip. The attention to small details was very much appreciated. There were plenty of towels, Kleenex in every room, plenty of toilet paper, and all kitchen drawers were labeled for example. However there were some glaring issues that affected our stay. And these details are very important when you're as remote as you are in the Dancing Bear Lodge. The primary issue was that the oven didn't work. There is a grill which allowed for an alternative, but we weren't prepared to prep our dinners that way. We'd recommend preparing for that. We also didn't love that the fireplaces didn’t work. It's called out in the listing but the check-in instructions told us it was broken and asked us not to use it. Felt a little misled by that. Overall it's a nice property but some of the amenities affected our holiday stay and made us feel a little disappointed in the value for the price we paid.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this cabin?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Breathtaking Mountain View Luxury AVL Cabin w/Hot Tub, Fireplaces, Hi-Speed Wifi. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cabin?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cabin. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Breathtaking Mountain View Luxury AVL Cabin w/Hot Tub, Fireplaces, Hi-Speed Wifi pet friendly?

Yes! This cabin is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Breathtaking Mountain View Luxury AVL Cabin w/Hot Tub, Fireplaces, Hi-Speed Wifi?

We found 25 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, air conditioning, non-smoking, pets allowed, and tv.


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