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Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 3

Sleeps: 12

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Find your mountain escape at Emerald Bear, a 5-bedroom, 3-bath log cabin in Maggie Valley, NC, with a private hot tub, outdoor fire pit, and game room. Located just minutes from downtown Maggie Valley and approximately 5 minutes from Cataloochee Ski Area, this wooded retreat brings family and friends together for ski trips, summer adventures, and relaxing mountain getaways. Enjoy the character of a traditional log home alongside modern comforts, including central air conditioning and high-speed Wi-Fi. Beds accommodate 12 guests, with a maximum occupancy of 14.

Perfect For
Maggie Valley family vacations: Five bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and shared spaces for gathering across generations, North Carolina ski getaways: Stay approximately 5 minutes from Cataloochee Ski Area and return to your own hot tub after a day on the slopes, Group cabin rentals in the Blue Ridge Mountains: Bring family or friends together for meals, games, and evenings around the fire pit, Maggie Valley cabins with a private hot tub: Unwind outdoors surrounded by the peaceful wooded setting, Blue Ridge Parkway adventures: Make the cabin your home base for scenic drives, hiking, and exploring Western North Carolina, Waynesville and Asheville day trips: Combine mountain downtime with local dining, shopping, galleries, and sightseeing.

What You’ll Love

Your own outdoor hot tub: Soak after a day of exploring while looking out over the surrounding woods.
Long range mountain views
Authentic log cabin character: Warm wood interiors and mountain-inspired accents create a welcoming retreat.
Entertainment for all ages: Challenge someone to ping pong or settle in with board games and puzzles.
Evenings by the fire pit: Gather outside for conversation, stargazing, and time together.
A wooded setting near town: Enjoy mountain privacy just a few minutes from downtown Maggie Valley.
Comfort throughout the seasons: Central air conditioning, high-speed internet, and satellite TV make it easy to settle in.

Home Features
5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms | sleeps 12 in beds | maximum occupancy of 14

Traditional log home with modern updates and mountain-inspired décor
Open living space with wood burning fireplace
Large kitchen and dining space
Game room with ping pong, board games and puzzles
Satellite television
2 main level bedrooms
Upper level loft with a TV and a twin trundle bed
Upper level primary bedroom
Lower level with family room, ping pong and 2 bedrooms

Outdoor Features

Private outdoor hot tub overlooking the woods
Outdoor fire pit for gathering after a day of adventure
Upper level covered deck with dining, a gas grill, and a gas firetable
Lower level deck with cornhole and a gas firetable
Peaceful wooded mountain surroundings
Opportunities to observe local wildlife

Practical Details

Parking: Room for up to 8 cars in the designated parking area. Please do not park in the street.
Parking-area caution: The well head is located within the parking area. Please leave it clear and park carefully around it.
Driveway access: The driveway is gravel with a noticeable slope. Most vehicles have accessed the property successfully, but motorcycle riders and drivers of low-clearance vehicles should use extra caution.
Winter travel: 4WD is recommended during winter weather. Standard vehicles are generally suitable during other seasons, depending on conditions.
Garage: Not available for guest use.
Security cameras: Located outdoors only.
Linens & towels provided (one set per guest)
Easy self check-in for a smooth arrival
Minimum booking age: The reserving guest must be 25 or older and remain at the home for the entire duration of the stay.
The reserving guest must be staying in the home for the full duration of the stay.

Location Highlights
Maggie Valley, North Carolina
5 minutes → Downtown Maggie Valley — Explore local restaurants, shops, and small-town mountain charm.
10 minutes → Cataloochee Ski Area
25 minutes → Downtown Waynesville — Spend an afternoon browsing galleries, shopping, and enjoying local dining.
15 minutes → Blue Ridge Parkway access — Head out for mountain overlooks, scenic drives, and hiking opportunities.
45 minutes → Downtown Asheville — Discover restaurants, breweries, galleries, shopping, and entertainment.
45 minutes → Biltmore Estate entrance gates — Plan a day exploring the estate, gardens, and winery.
Regional outdoor recreation: Explore hiking in Pisgah National Forest or plan outings for rafting, kayaking, fishing, and zip-lining throughout Western North Carolina.
Travel times are approximate and may vary with traffic, weather, and road conditions.

Want a closer look? Watch the full video tour of Emerald Bear on our YouTube channel for a room-by-room walkthrough.

Explore our full guide to cabin rentals in Western North Carolina, Your Guide to the Blue Ridge’s Best Cabin Rentals, for tips, destinations, and hand-curated cabin inspiration → Your Guide to the Blue Ridge’s Best Cabin Rentals

✨ Exclusive Yonder Biltmore Ticket Benefit When you book, you’ll receive a special code for discounted Biltmore Estate tickets. This guest-only perk makes it even easier to enjoy Asheville’s most iconic experience. Learn more about our Biltmore Estate ticket discount program.

✨ Yonder Experience Program Enhance your stay with discounts to curated adventures and immersive experiences—from falconry, fly fishing, and waterfall hikes to in-home chef dinners, art workshops, rooftop bar tours, yoga sessions, axe-throwing, scavenger hunts, and more. Learn more about our Yonder Experience offerings.

Professionally managed by Yonder, our local team is dedicated to delivering a smooth, high-quality guest experience from booking through check-out, with thoughtful care and consistent support every step of the way. Our Guest Experience Team is available every day of the year from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM by phone, text, message, or email, with emergency support available overnight.

⭐ Yonder Policies & Information

Clean Guarantee All homes are backed by our 100% Clean Guarantee. The details are disclosed in your rental agreement.

Check-In / Check-Out Check in is at 4pm and check out is at 10am. We’re happy to review early and late check requests and will do our best to accommodate. While early check-in or late check-out can’t be guaranteed, we always make every effort to honor these requests when availability allows. Paid options may be available.

Pets Dog-friendly! Up to 2 dogs allowed with a $130 non-refundable pet fee.

Quiet Policy This home is located in a peaceful, private mountain community. To preserve the relaxing setting for everyone, please keep noise to a respectful level at all times. Parties and disruptive behavior aren’t permitted, and we kindly ask that you be mindful of neighbors and quiet hours starting at 10pm.

Payment, Cancellation & Travel Insurance Please review our policies here.

Extended Stays Reservations of 30 days or more are subject to review; stays exceeding 90 days require an additional agreement. A security deposit, mid stay cleaning fees and trash pick up fees may apply depending on the length of stay.

Military Discount We proudly offer a 5% discount to active duty military members and veterans. Proper documentation is required. Reach out to our Guest Experience Team for details.

Last-Minute Bookings For reservations made **within 5 days of arrival**, additional verification is required to protect our homeowners and guests. This includes:
* A clear photo of a government-issued ID
* A full facial selfie of the primary guest holding that ID (must match the reservation name)
* A photo showing the last 4 digits of the payment method in the primary guest’s name
Subject to security screening for verification and authenticity. Failure to complete verification may result in cancellation.

Rooms to Dream ↑↓

Second Level Primary Suite (#1)
Bed Type: 1 King
Bath Type: private Full Bath (#1)

Main Level Guest Room (#2)
Bed Type: 1 Queen
Bath Type: shared Full Bath (#2)

Main Level Guest Room (#3)
Bed Type: 2 Doubles
Bath Type: shared Full Bath (#2)

Lower Level Guest Room (#4)
Bed Type: 1 King
Bath Type: shared Full Bath (#3)

Lower Level Guest Room (#5)
Bed Type: 1 Twin Bunk
Bath Type: shared Full Bath (#3)

Amenities ↑↓

Body Soap & Shampoo

Close to The Biltmore Estate

Cornhole

Essential Paper Products

Exterior Security Cameras

Fire Pit

Fully Equipped Kitchen

Gas Fire Table

Grill (Gas)

Hiking Trails Nearby

Hot Tub

Ice Maker

Keurig

Pack n' Play / Travel Crib

Pets Allowed (with Fee)

Ping Pong

Porch Rocking Chairs

Porch Swing

Private Deck

Towels & Linens

Washer & Dryer

Wi-Fi

Yonder Experience Program

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Fantastic

Vacation Date: August 23, 2026

"The cabin was fantastic and perfect for our weekend getaway! The host was great with communications and was flexible enough to provide an early check in, which was certainly appreciated. The beds were great, and there’s plenty to do. Highly recommend!

Reviewed By: Nick

Very Clean

Vacation Date: August 5, 2026

"Very clean and as expected from the details given.

Reviewed By: Chiansey

Amazing Place

Vacation Date: July 9, 2026

"The house is an amazing place to stay we loved our time here!

Reviewed By: Luke

Just Perfect

Vacation Date: July 16, 2026

"Emerald Bear was just perfect for my group. We had our kids and their kids so three generations. Theres’s a beautiful deck on the first level that didn’t appear in the pictures and had several heavy duty Wicker chairs, rockers and a couch. Delightful to sit out in that area in the morning. We were involved in many activities around the area so didn’t get to sit and enjoy as much as we would had liked to, The AC stopped cooling, but I reported it and it was fixed on the next afternoon. All the comforts of home and completely decorated for the Fourth of July. Would definitely like to rent again.

Reviewed By: Nancy

Just perfect

Vacation Date: July 16, 2026

Reviewed By: Nancy

Beautiful

Vacation Date: June 20, 2026

"Beautiful Views

Reviewed By: Jackson

10/10

Vacation Date: May 3, 2025

"Super nice place.

Reviewed By: Tucker

Great Location

Vacation Date: March 2, 2025

"Great location, nice home and overall great experience

Reviewed By: Misha

Fantastic

Vacation Date: February 28, 2026

"Our rental house, Emerald Bear, was fantastic and Yonder Luxuary Vacation Rental group was amazing to work with! I will seek out their properties from now on. The house was set up high on the hill and offered beautiful views and spectacular sunsets! The hot tub was immaculate and was much appreciated after a day on the slopes. I have never had a rental home with a better equipped kitchen! We only went out one meal and cooked the rest. We will return next year!

Reviewed By: Anne B

We absolutely loved our stay here!

Vacation Date: June 26, 2025

"The cabin had lots of room, and had just about everything you needed. It was clean and very well stocked, I was impressed with everything the kitchen had. It’s very private and we even had a young bull elk come visit. It was perfect for our large family.

Reviewed By: Jessica

Definitely Returning

Vacation Date: May 24, 2025

"Definitely coming back here. Great house, ample parking, all the equipments worked perfectly. Master bedroom is too good. Sports room was an amazing add on. View from the hot tub is totally worth it

Reviewed By: Pawan

Lacked nothing

Vacation Date: February 2, 2026

"Best kitchen-stocked utensils, cookware, etc. Lacked nothing.

Reviewed By: Liza

Excellent

Vacation Date: January 26, 2026

"Excellent. This place was an excellent choice for our annual family trip. Very good location ! Many things to do and the property had all we needed for a group of 10 !Thanks for everything!

Reviewed By: Anayda

Absolutely Perfect

Vacation Date: December 29, 2025

"Absolutely perfect! This cozy cabin was the serene escape we needed. Waking up to the sound of birds and the view was magical. Everything was spotless, well-stocked (loved the Popcorn!), and the fireplace made for cozy evenings. Hosts were incredibly helpful, and the location offered privacy. Highly recommend for a true mountain recharge!

Reviewed By: Wendy

Best Mountain Weekend

Vacation Date: January 18, 2025

"We had the best mountain weekend. The house slept everyone comfortably and the teens loved having their own space in the basement. We all enjoyed the hot tub and fireplaces. We saw live Elk walking in the yard as the snow fell. Magical! We will definitely return.

Reviewed By: Christa

Perfect!

Vacation Date: January 30, 2025

"Everything was perfect! Highly recommend!

Reviewed By: Lindsay

Enjoy our stay!

Vacation Date: January 2, 2025

"Very nice house in the mountains close to ski slopes and Maggie Valley. Lots of beds and room to accommodate two families. Hot tub was enjoyed by all! Host was attentive and emailed about check in and check out directions. Would stay again!

Reviewed By: Cynthia

Great 2nd Stay

Vacation Date: January 10, 2025

"Had a great stay at the house for the second time and is very convenient location for those coming into town to ski. The PM is very proactive and helpful and was quick to respond to any of our questions. They also allowed us to check in early due to the snow storm that was coming which was a huge help to our group. Look forward to coming back again next year!

Reviewed By: Ben

Nice & Equipped

Vacation Date: October 19, 2024

"Did not expect Hurricane Helene of course but this did not impact our stay at all. Place was very nice and equipped.

Reviewed By: Joseph

Fabulous Mountain Retreat!

Vacation Date: July 1, 2024

"Emerald Bear is an absolutely lovely property, prettier than the pictures! The appointments and furniture are all high-quality. Ditto for the sheets and towels. There are plenty of cleaning supplies, extra toilet paper, towels, and laundry detergent. Things I usually bring to every vacation rental, but now we’re in this instance! We really enjoyed our stay

Reviewed By: Lisa K

Home Away From Home

Vacation Date: July 1, 2024

"Emerald Bear is by far the best cabin experience our family has had. We have been traveling from Florida for five summers to Maggie Valley and it is always so wonderful being at the cabin- it truly is a home away from home. In addition, it is so centrally located to so many activities. Asheville is a short drive, Cherokee, Great Smokey Mountains and other great locations to see waterfalls, go hiking, tubing or white water rafting are less than 45 minutes from the cabin. We love the size of Emerald Bear. We travel with two other families and there is even room for our children to bring a friend. The patios are spectacular and we love the selection of games indoor and outdoor. Thank you to the owners of Emerald Bear for thinking of every detail to make our stay so enjoyable! We can’t wait for our next trip to continue making family memories!

Reviewed By: C V

Beautiful…

Vacation Date: December 8, 2023

"Such a beautiful place to stay!

Reviewed By: Justin

Amazing long weekend!

Vacation Date: February 16, 2024

"This place couldn’t have been better for all of us. There was plenty of space and parking. The kids loved the ping pong table! It was very close to town too.

Reviewed By: Whitney

Couldn’t have been better!

Vacation Date: December 27, 2023

"We had an amazing stay that the Emerald Bear! From the amenities in the cabin to the elk and turkeys visiting, we couldn't have asked for a better stay!

Reviewed By: LB

Gorgeous…

Vacation Date: June 26, 2023

"What a beautiful home!!! So clean and the scenery was gorgeous

Reviewed By: Kaci

What A Delight

Vacation Date: February 3, 2023

"What a delight! There are two pieces to travel, in my opinion: The accommodations & the company that manages these accommodations. I booked through Marriott Homes and Vacations, so had a given set of expectations. I had no previous experience with Yonder, however, or with renting vacation homes. The entire experience was flawless. Yonder was always available, helpful, informative, and did what they said they would do when they said they would do it. they are personable and welcoming. Can't ask for anything more. The "Cabin" sleeps 13 and was more than accommodating for our party of 8 people and one 4-legged family member! The cabin was clean, well maintained, and move in ready. The linens were also clean and fresh, as were the kitchen, dishes, pots and pans, and bathrooms. The location was amazing, literally a 15-minute ride to the ski slopes, with beautiful sunsets and abundant nature. Our family will not hesitate to book our travel with Yonder again and look forward to our next vacation experience with Yonder.

Reviewed By: Bruce H

Thoroughly Enjoyed!

Vacation Date: February 21, 2023

"Wonderful family friendly home! Close to ski slopes and town. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

Reviewed By: Christin

Loved the Location

Vacation Date: February 10, 2023

"Loved the location, close to ski resort. House was clean and comfortable and enough room for a big party. Lots of amenities!

Reviewed By: Grace

Thank You!

Vacation Date: January 27, 2023

"We had a great stay here and comfortably fit our large crowd. Very convenient to the ski area and beautiful views.

Reviewed By: Hannah

Emerald Bear

Vacation Date: February 16, 2023

"This was a beautiful cabin right in the center of everything fun in Maggie Valley! The views from the cabin were amazing and the house itself was top notch ! We were very comfortable and had a great stay here! Highly recommend!!

Reviewed By: Brittany

Gorgeous Mountain Escape

Vacation Date: May 13, 2022

"We had an amazing family reunion weekend. Loved the elk and the resident cats! The house was perfect!

Reviewed By: Tiffany C

This is our favorite cabin!

Vacation Date: July 23, 2022

"This was our 3rd year staying at the Emerald Bear! We absolutely love it there! It’s so spacious, comfortable, super clean and fully equipped! We had 4 adults and 6 teenagers and it still felt like we had tons of extra space! Every morning we had our coffee in the rockers/chairs on the top patio and every evening was spent on the downstairs patio by the fire pit playing cornhole and in the hot tub! The bottom floor is a big hit with the kids! It’s loaded with board games, ping pong table, Xbox, tv and a large couch that seats 9! You also can’t beat the location! We love to hang at the cozy cabin, but we are also a very active group so it’s perfect for both! It’s close to waterfalls, tubing, hiking, whitewater rafting, breweries and restaurants! After 3 years and so many wonderful memories made, it’s now become our family tradition to stay at the Emerald Bear! We can’t wait to be back next summer!

Reviewed By: Aubrey

Best cabin ever!

Vacation Date: July 23, 2022

"Emerald Bear is truly a home away from home! We travel here yearly with two other families and there is plenty of room in the cabin for all 13 of us. There are fun activities at the cabin like corn hole, games and movie night on the comfy couch downstairs. The location is perfect! Ever year we choose a new river to go white water rafting. There are so many great breweries close by as well as plentiful hiking opportunities to see waterfalls and breath taking video. I can’t say enough positive things about this cabin! We love it!

Reviewed By: Cindy V

Great Stay

Vacation Date: May 19, 2022

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this cabin.

Reviewed By: Sara

Great get-away with friends and our children

Vacation Date: February 11, 2022

"This house is beautiful and well suited for larger groups. We met friends here and there was more than enough room for 4 adults and 4 children. Both adults and kids had a great time on the porches and in the hot tub. Tub World was just down the street and lots of fun. Waynesville is a close drive and worth a visit. We hope to be back!

Reviewed By: Laura G

Beautiful Home

Vacation Date: May 6, 2022

"A beautiful house to stay in!

Reviewed By: Blake

Beautiful Home

Vacation Date: May 6, 2022

"A beautiful house to stay in!

Reviewed By: Blake

Amazing!

Vacation Date: May 8, 2022

"Great accommodations! House is beautiful and spacious. The view from the balcony is spectacular. Loved how centrally it was located to so many places.

Reviewed By: Janet B.

10/10

Vacation Date: April 29, 2022

"Beautiful location you can’t ask for a better home!! Just a warning to motorcyclists: road in and parking area are not motorcycle friendly... Other than that it’s a 10/10

Reviewed By: David

More Than Accommodating

Vacation Date: March 3, 2022

"We had 12 guests and Emerald Bear was more than accommodating. The rental team made sure that we had plenty of firewood which has been an issue with previous places I’ve stayed. The beds were comfortable and clean, the stone floors made for an ease of cleanup, especially with pets. We brought our two labs and they had a blast.

Reviewed By: Cale

Amazing Last-Minute Trip

Vacation Date: February 25, 2022

"After having a different vacation home get cancelled a week before our trip, we found this place last minute. We had a group of 10 people and our 2 dogs and could not have had a more perfect mountain getaway. The house was so cozy and homey, yet had so many private areas to get away to. Our group only left the house once to check out a local brewery by the water (a short 3 minute drive and it was awesome), because there was so much to do at the house. We went on a short hike, hung out by the fire pits, relaxed in the hot tub, played board games by the fire, and had big meals together every night. The house was deep enough into the mountain that it felt private, yet close enough to the main highway that it was easy to get to. The view was incredible from every room and porch. Communication was quick and easy with the hosts as well. Could not have asked for a better house and weekend!

Reviewed By: Jordan & Sloan

Wonderful House

Vacation Date: February 21, 2022

"Wonderful house! Plenty of room for a big family. Very clean, lots of amenities- 2 fire pits, hot tub, large deck, ping pong. Great place to walk dogs.

Reviewed By: Debbie

Winter Weekend with Friends

Vacation Date: February 18, 2022

"We had a great stay at The Emerald Bear last weekend! 3 families with kids and the cabin was a perfect fit for all of us, plenty of space and beds for everyone. Downstairs has plenty of activities for kids, but they stayed in the hot tub the entire time. The adults were able to hang around the fire pit on the deck and in the spacious kitchen. We spent our time sightseeing in Maggie Valley and skiing at Cataloochee. We are already planning our next trip back to Emerald Bear.

Reviewed By: Libby

Excellent home close to ski resort

Vacation Date: February 3, 2022

"Our group of three families stayed at Emerald Bear for a ski weekend trip and we couldn't have been more pleased. From the ease of booking to the responsiveness of the Yonder team down to the actual house, we were pleasantly surprised. We usually go into a rental house expecting to be disappointed, but with each turn, we were pleasantly surprised! The house was clean, well-equipped, spacious enough for 11 people and comfortable. The hot tub was immaculate, plenty of towels for everyone. The bedrooms were clean with ample sheets, pillows, etc. The kitchen was decent, not gourmet, but it worked for our purposes. We all loved the setting and enjoyed both the propane fire pit as well as the wood fire pit. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and are expecting to return next year for another ski weekend trip!

Reviewed By: Erin

Amazing Location, Beautiful Views

Vacation Date: January 6, 2022

"We spent a long weekend with a group of our employees, 12 of us in total, to celebrate an outstanding year for our business. We were stunned at the beauty of the property. The home is immaculate, spacious and has just the right amount of amenities for a large, diverse group. The grounds were well kept. We loved seeing the elk in the early morning hours and two kitties at night. Even when it rained an entire day of our visit, we were able to find things to entertain ourselves with, whether ping pong downstairs, corn hole under the balcony, or playing card games around the dining room table. All of our guests were comfortable and thoroughly enjoyed their stay. We highly recommend this property for a large group. We will look into renting this property again next year. --Tony & Chris Huntley, Dover FL

Reviewed By: Chris H

Hot Tub!!

Vacation Date: December 3, 2021

"Amazing house!!! Felt very secluded but close to everything. View was fantastic and the hot tub was a nice bonus. We will definitely be back!

Reviewed By: Katie

We Will Be Back!

Vacation Date: October 21, 2021

"This cabin was amazing. The beds were comfortable, the views breathtaking and the owners thought of everything to make it a great experience for all their guest. We don't ever stay in the same cabin every year but we will probably go ahead and re-book this house for next fall.

Reviewed By: Ashley H

Great family gathering at Emerald Bear!

Vacation Date: September 2, 2021

"Emerald Bear was a great spot for our family to gather and celebrate. The lower level was a great option for the couple with a child. And the upper level had the same amount of privacy. There were still two bed rooms on the main level. The drive up was intimidating the first go, but we were comfortable after we did it once and didn’t have problems. Would definitely stay again!

Reviewed By: Leslie

Great time with a large group

Vacation Date: September 23, 2021

"Had a great time with a party of 11 here! Everything was as advertised and couldn’t have picked a better spot. Very convenient to many restaurants and other activities.

Reviewed By: Jordan

Great location!

Vacation Date: March 5, 2021

"Great house in a great location!

Reviewed By: Travis

Great for large family gatherings

Vacation Date: April 2, 2021

"This is a great place for a larger family gathering or a group of friends! Spacious with good bedroom options, well-stocked kitchen, hot-tub for relaxing in the evening, and an amazing deck overlooking the mountains for a lovely morning coffee! We have stayed here two times and will certainly be back again. Great location, very private, and accommodating hosts! Highly recommend!

Reviewed By: Travis

Enjoyed our stay.

Vacation Date: June 16, 2021

"Great place overall, we really enjoyed it

Reviewed By: Vickie

Amazing house!

Vacation Date: June 25, 2021

"Amazing house. Perfect fit for our multi-family get-away! Everyone had a space to sleep and so many amazing touches. Fave thing was rocking on the porches and enjoying the hot tub. Will be back to this magical place!

Reviewed By: Susan

Great Location

Vacation Date: May 28, 2021

"Great location to start with. Secluded but has easy access to most nearby places to visit. All amenities provided in house are top class. Over all had a great experience.

Reviewed By: Bala B

Gorgeous and Spacious Home

Vacation Date: September 12, 2020

"Gorgeous and spacious home with amazing views. The driveway up to the home is steep. Home is as described and true to the photos. The kitchen is well appointed and their was plenty of space. Nice hot-tub and some adorable neighborhood kittens. I would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed By: Heath

All the Amenities

Vacation Date: November 29, 2020

"It's a nice place, all the amenities

Reviewed By: Mahvash

Enjoyed our Stay

Vacation Date: December 21, 2020

"Overall we enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to other people. It is a very convenient location if you want to ski or go back to Maggie Valley for dinner. The hot tub was a great bonus and we got a lot of use out of that. Yonder was accommodating and allowed us to alter our check in/check out times a little which is always appreciated. My only complaints are that the Wifi was really bad which normally would not be a big deal but just made watching Christmas movies and things like that impossible. Overall we had a pleasant stay and would recommend it.

Reviewed By: Cody

Great Location an House

Vacation Date: January 14, 2021

"Location was great and house was accurate! We had a great time with lots of snow that came in during our stay! Ski area was not to far about 8 minutes away! It was a great experience!

Reviewed By: Besart

Great spot!

Vacation Date: February 25, 2021

"Great spot!

Reviewed By: Matthew

Absolutely amazing

Vacation Date: May 13, 2021

"Absolutely amazing, the views from the deck at sunset were gorgeous. Everything was exactly as described.

Reviewed By: John Kelly

Great House, Kim is Awesome

Vacation Date: November 5, 2020

"Great house, exactly what we were looking for. The property manager Kim was great to work with and very accommodating. Would recommend for large groups. We will be back for sure.

Reviewed By: Robert T

As Advertised

Vacation Date: December 30, 2021

"The property was exactly as advertised - in fact it felt a nicer in person. Very easy communication with management as well. Would recommend to others.

Reviewed By: Charles A

Great Mountain Getaway

Vacation Date: April 7, 2021

"We really enjoyed the house and location. Very central to doing activities from Asheville to Smoky Mountain NP including Bryson City and Cherokee. Home was cozy and well stocked with great amenities. Tip for non-SUV drivers- down shift to 2nd gear before heading up the gravel drive. It helped a lot. Highly recommend staying at Emerald Bear!

Reviewed By: Kelly G

Relaxing and Beautiful Vacation Spot

Vacation Date: March 5, 2021

"To say this cabin is a home away from home is an understatement. Our stay was nothing short of beautiful and relaxing. The view from the porch in the morning with a nice cup of coffee in the rocking chairs are a priceless memory. We had plenty of space to cook and enjoy our down time along with plenty of recommendations for experiences and local places to eat. Enjoy a night under the stars in the hot tub (my personal favorite relaxing moments during our stay). We had everything we needed and more. Without a doubt we will be back very soon.

Reviewed By: aemeliaB

A little slice of heaven!

Vacation Date: June 16, 2020

"We had an amazing stay at The Emerald Bear with our friends this summer! This cabin is perfect for multiple families and exceeded our expectations! We had 5 adults and 7 children and still had tons of space! It was extremely clean, kitchen was well equipped and the beds were super comfy! It also had loads of amenities like ping pong table, hot tub, corn hole, ring toss, and many family board games - which we loved playing on the upper deck! There’s a fireplace inside and 2 fire pits outside, which we used every night and a grill with a huge wrap around deck and a breathtaking view! We were easily tempted to hang out and relax most days because the property is secluded and gorgeous, but the location made it ideal to also get out and be adventurous! I drove my husband and son to Smoky Mountain National Park for a 3-day backpacking adventure, while the rest of us took advantage of rafting on the Pigeon River, Soco Falls, Bust Your Butt Falls and tubing in the Smoky Mountains. We also went Asheville to check out the local breweries and restaurants and do some shopping. This house has everything you could ask for and more! It was enjoyed by all and we are already looking forward to our next stay!

Reviewed By: Aubrey Bloodwell

This cabin was amazing!

Vacation Date: June 16, 2020

"This cabin is fantastic. Great location, close to everything, but also on top of the mountain, giving you privacy. Everything is brand new, so many amenities! We had an amazing time during our stay. And the view... priceless!

Reviewed By: Claudia Vila

The Emerald Bear was absolute perfection!

Vacation Date: June 16, 2020

"The Emerald Bear exceeded all expectations for a mountain vacation experience. Our group included three families for a week stay. Each family had their own floor with their own private bathroom and shower in the cabin. Our group included seven children ranging in ages from 7-16 years old. There were plenty of board games, video games as well as corn hole, ping pong and a cool ring toss game. The large table on the main deck made a fun spot for family Scrabble games as well as outdoor family meals. The gas grill is new and we loved cooking and hanging outside every evening after a day of tubing, rafting or exploring. Our group absolutely loved every inch of this cabin! So much space for all of us and so many memories were made in the Emerald Bear. The two king bedrooms were a bonus and every bed was so comfortable and truly felt like home. We loved the fully equipped kitchen and the choice of indoor fire or two outdoor fire pits as well as the amazing hot tub on cool summer evenings! Emerald Bear is a gem and we can’t wait to come back!

Reviewed By: Cindy V

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