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Bears Den: Private, Comfortable, Well Kept Cottage w Hot Tub overlooking River.

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Barnardsville, NC
  • Place, Navitat Canopy Adventures
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Pinnacle Mountain
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Vance Birthplace
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bears Den: Private, Comfortable, Well Kept Cottage w Hot Tub overlooking River.

Bears Den cottage is located on a dead end mountain road backing up to the Pisgah Natl Forest, just N. of Asheville. It is just minutes from Navitat, WNC's only zipline!! The home is decorated to match the mountains, easy going and peaceful. Sit by the creek on the property or listen to the roar of the river below. There is hiking at Douglas Falls down the road. The lawn is beautifully landscaped with different varieties of flowers all season long. When in season, pick fresh blackberries and raspberries in the front yard. Enjoy a book or glass of wine on the wrap around porch or soak in the 6 person hot tub that sits up on a deck. The property is very secluded and quiet, yet close to many fun things to do...including whitewater rafting, gem mining, shopping, restaurants and the Biltmore Estate. It is the perfect vacation spot, we love it and know you will too. Behaved Pets welcome.


Our Mission: It is our goal to provide you with everything that you will need to make Bear's Den your home away from home. If you have special requests prior to arrival, we will do our best to accommodate your needs. All you will need is your toiletries and food.

Our Story: We operate Bears Den Cottage ourselves. We both have a background in hospitality including working at a 4 star AAA rated bed and breakfast in Colorado. We fell in love with Bears Den the first time we saw it. We have an excellent team of care takers that make sure it is just how we would have it.
Bears Den has a magical feel to it...you can almost see the fairies dancing in the flower gardens. :) We sit on the porch for hours watching the birds, butterflies and humming birds and listening to the river below. The house is open and airy with a big picture window looking out into the forest. The cottage is decorated appropriately with bears, flowers and inspirational signs to make your trip the mountains relaxing and enjoyable. There is a good chance of seeing wild life at this property. We guarantee you will have an excellent time.
During your stay at this cabin, you'll be close to Navitat Canopy Adventures. You'll find features such as 1 hot tub and laundry facilities. The cabin includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 7 minutes by car from Navitat Canopy Adventures and 11 minutes from Pinnacle Mountain
Bears Den: Private, Comfortable, Well Kept Cottage w Hot Tub overlooking River. offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Barnardsville cabin is smoke free.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please remember that pets are allowed only if the pet fees have been paid prior to check in.
Please park only in the area where rock has been placed. Please do not leave any trash or debris outside.
Only 4 people can stay overnight in the cottage. Please ask if you want visitors. Please start one load of laundry and move to dryer before leaving.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: We do charge a pet fee. We may allow 2, please ask

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Bears Den: Private, Comfortable, Well Kept Cottage w Hot Tub overlooking River. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 222 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 222 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 222 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 222 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 222 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay. It was very homey and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Anna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views, super cozy stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying at this cabin. The location is in a great hidden away spot but close to other things we love. Everything was just the same as before and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was cozy and fantastic
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay here! There was more than enough provided for us to have a comfortable easy stay. The hot tub was perfect and the stars at night were stunning! We would love to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAPHNEE V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Nice place everything in the kitchen Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was so cute, it was perfect for me ane my girlfriend to relax and connect. We loved our mornings sitting on the front porch drinking coffee and listening to the creek below. The cabin was very clean and everything we needed was available. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded, quiet, cozy, and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very friendly and fast responding hosts. Has everything you needed for a wonderful country vacation. Enjoyed the camp fire pit 2 of the nights, saw snow for the first time ever, walked the creek and just enjoyed all the outdoor scenery this cozy place offers. I definitely recommend this cute place for anyone's stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful scenery. Enjoyed the hot tub, especially at night there were some many stars. Our dog loved to check out the yard and walk down by the river
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is great! Very private. Plus a firepit to boot.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julia s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
thoroughly comfy, extremely clean, quiet setting. relaxing! lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hot tub was great. Host responded quickly to our questions. House was clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin Weekend

We enjoyed our stay at Bear’s Den. Very relaxing little cabin in a great location and a great value.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property, very quiet. Do be careful of the driveway through, as it is pretty steep, sort of a don't slow down as you go up it sort of steep.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Bear's Den is a private oasis in the mountains. Enjoy nature and the sound of Big Ivey River while sitting on the front porch. Wonderful, relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Berna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cabin

Great 3 day vacation So nice to get away from daily life to enjoy natures best
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin to explore the Blue ridgeway

Secluded cabin, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cabin

We loved the cabin. Hot tub to start and end the day was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome location

We really enjoyed our stay. The property was secluded and private. The residence was put together nice and was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot!

Saw the coolest night sky from the jacuzzi. Enjoyed the stay and would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jayden m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Experience

Loved how cozy this cabin was! Was so peaceful, the view is gorgeous, we had the best time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay

This rental was absolutely perfect for a long weekend girls trip, the location was far enough out to give privacy and a true feeling of being out in the mountains, but close enough to Asheville and Black Mountain to make tourist visits for shopping and such doable. Absolutely would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Stat

Wonderful property and hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A real neat OLD cottage with interesting history. Very clean and affordable. Its a bit of a drive to anywhere you might want to visit so plan on driving a lot. Very wooded and steep landscape. Wouldn't recommend bringing children. We had a few supply issues but we got by with what they provided. Overall, a very nice place to stay for a long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025