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Bear Necessities in Gated Smoky Mtn. Retreat Community

Family-friendly holiday home in Maggie Valley with a water park

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Flat-screen TV, fireplace, Netflix, DVD player
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Flat-screen TV, fireplace, Netflix, DVD player
Nestled in the heart of the mountains, The Smoky Mountain Retreat at Eagle's Nest offers a cozy log home with 2 gas fireplaces and comfortable bedding. Enjoy beautiful mountain views from the spacious deck with a gas grill or unwind in the game room with separate pool table room.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

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

Bear Necessities in Gated Smoky Mtn. Retreat Community

Family-friendly holiday home in Maggie Valley with a water park
A water park, laundry facilities and an arcade/games room are available at this smoke-free holiday home. Other amenities include gas grills. The holiday home has 4 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and washers/dryers. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with DVD players and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include a water park.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

2151-113572

About the area

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MAGGIE VALLEY, NC

What's nearby

  • Queen's Farm Stables - 10 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 12 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Wheels Through Time Museum - 12 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Stompin' Ground - 12 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 13 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maggie Valley Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Maggie's Galley - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Catrina’s Cantina - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Guayabitos - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Pop's Grits & Eggs - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Necessities in Gated Smoky Mtn. Retreat Community pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bear Necessities in Gated Smoky Mtn. Retreat Community?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bear Necessities in Gated Smoky Mtn. Retreat Community?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Necessities in Gated Smoky Mtn. Retreat Community?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bear Necessities in Gated Smoky Mtn. Retreat Community located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Queen's Farm Stables, Hazelwood Soap Company, and Folkmoot Friendship Center. Maggie Valley Festival Grounds and Fantasy Golf & Game Room are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Bear Necessities in Gated Smoky Mtn. Retreat Community Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jim L.

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

Family gathering

Great place, didn’t like the drive into the house but I should have expected it being in the mountains. Plenty of parking
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Doug A.

Great View- Great Value

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Spectacular setting! Very comfortable house in a very unique natural setting. Peace and quiet and only 10 minutes to nearby Maggie Valley and Waynesville.
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10/10 Excellent

Doug A.

Simple Pleasures

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: With the natural beauty of the blue ridge, staying in Bear Necessities is a special place in a special part of the country. Escaping the noise and routine of every day living could not be any greater.. wonderful lodging and memorable days in the mountains.. relax and keep thing simple...
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10/10 Excellent

Doug A.

Great mountain experience

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great setting with full view of distant mountain off the back porch. Cabin is comfortable with a rustic, relaxing layout. Amenities are all there for carefree vacationing. Pool table and pingPong set. Perfect place to unwind or regroup with family and friends.
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

Great house!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Lovely spacious home with a view of the mountains and golf course to the north. Well equipped kitchen, plenty of seating, and one of those fancy toilets in the master bath! Wonderful play space downstairs with pool table, darts, game table, TVs. Comfortable and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
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8/10 Good

A guest from Cary, NC

Bear Necessities has great interior/decorations

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Love the mountain cabin furnishings instead of modern, very comfortable furniture. ON the downside--the master bedroom closet is locked so cannot hang up clothes which is a problem when staying for a week. Owner should use space downstairs or bring as they need. Also the lighting on main floor is bad, all shades are orange which dims the light, and the master bathroom fixtures are orange and also hung upside down with bulbs pointing upwards instead of down. Very hard to see doing makeup, shaving, etc. the same guy must have installed the kitchen faucet--the hot and cold and on/off is reversed! A bedside lamp actually turns your skin yellow. Definitely cannot do any reading in this cabin, except for the lower level which is well lit. Also, the lower trees should be trimmed as you cannot see the great view of the valley, as can be seen by the next door cabin. Still, the cabin is quite enjoyable and would stay again except missing what could be a great view.
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10/10 Excellent

Doug A.

Mountain memory

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Every visit creates deeper memories that are special to us. The setting is tranquil and is epic. Every need is addressed in our cabin. Great layout; excellent kitchen and multiple recreational games available. Terrific!
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8/10 Good

A guest from Cary, NC

Bear Necessities has great interior/decorations

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Love the mountain cabin furnishings instead of modern, very comfortable furniture. ON the downside--the master bedroom closet is locked so cannot hang up clothes which is a problem when staying for a week. Owner should use space downstairs or bring as they need. Also the lighting on main floor is bad, all shades are orange which dims the light, and the master bathroom fixtures are orange and also hung upside down with bulbs pointing upwards instead of down. Very hard to see doing makeup, shaving, etc. the same guy must have installed the kitchen faucet--the hot and cold and on/off is reversed! A bedside lamp actually turns your skin yellow. Definitely cannot do any reading in this cabin, except for the lower level which is well lit. Also, the lower trees should be trimmed as you cannot see the great view of the valley, as can be seen by the next door cabin. Still, the cabin is quite enjoyable and would stay again except missing what could be a great view.
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10/10 Excellent

Doug A.

Great View- Great Value

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Spectacular setting! Very comfortable house in a very unique natural setting. Peace and quiet and only 10 minutes to nearby Maggie Valley and Waynesville.
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10/10 Excellent

Doug A.

Simple Pleasures

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: With the natural beauty of the blue ridge, staying in Bear Necessities is a special place in a special part of the country. Escaping the noise and routine of every day living could not be any greater.. wonderful lodging and memorable days in the mountains.. relax and keep thing simple...
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy D.

Repeat Renter Observations

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: May 10-day visit: This is the 4th time we've rented this house from Smoky Mountain Retreat after previously renting two others on the mountain. Main reason for sticking with this home: Easy access from driveway with main living area on this level. Like the otheres, the house is always well-cleaned, except for the deck furniture. This has been the case each time, but a call to the office resulted in the job getting done on our first day. Kitchen is well-equipped and the decor and furnishings are outstanding. The exceptions is the deck furniture (old cushions, some coming apart on both deck and around firepit) and the main bedroom mattress (okay until this year when we found it to be too soft with a harder middle ridge). Rental office - A++ for customer service and staff personalities.
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10/10 Excellent

Claire F., 1647 Barcelona Way

Luxury Paradise Atop Maggie Valley

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family visited Bare Necessities for the second time to celebrate the 4th of July holiday. This is an exceptionally equipped home. There are so many amenities to the home, you could never leave and have plenty to do. The master has a very comfortable bed, heated toliet, and large master bath on the main level. Our son and wife took the upstairs where there are two bedrooms, one with a king and one with king and large bathroom. My husband appreciated the gourmet kitchen with every possible high-end pot and pan and appliance. For me, the screened in patio with a fire pit and sectional looking out on the trees was my favorite spot to spend hours of my vacation unwinding. We will return to this paradise of peace in the mountains.
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10/10 Excellent

Doug A.

Mountain Mastery

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Another wonderful vacation in Smoky Mountain Retreat. Great view from our deck. Comfortable and full equipped cabin. An annual trip to rediscover the simple pleasures of nature. Management staff are excellent.
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10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Our Second Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Stay here 2 times a year. Great house and very well stocked kitchen. Maids do need to get cobwebs out when cleaning!!!!
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10/10 Excellent

daniel d.

bear

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: very nice home
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4/10 Poor

Lynne J.

Bear necessities review

Rating Details: The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Windows and general cleanliness, filthy. Broken hooks and hangers in bath that fell off the wall.Locked closets that were needed for our long stay. Would not rent again. The price was not worth the quality of the rental. Never again.
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10/10 Excellent

JOANNE B.

Girls Trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My girlfriends and I had a wonderful stay at Bear Necessities cabin. Being from the Virginia Beach area, it was a great respite from the August heat. The cabin provided everything we needed and more. The only hiccup was the ceiling fan in one of the bedrooms upstairs had an issue that kept flipping the breaker. This room also had the wifi router and made it difficult to get in touch with the office but once we were able to let them know the maintenance crew came and fixed the problem enough to get the lights and wifi back on the next morning. The office staff were very nice and check in and check out was easy.
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10/10 Excellent

Tommy S.

Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything went as instructed for check in after hours and package had additional details for our stay. Directions were given to the rental and we only had one wrong turn off, which was the road signage confusion. Once we made it to the cabin, we had no other issues driving up or down. Fair warning going down, you’ll need to down shift your transmission to save your brake wear. It’s a really beautiful view going up and if you’re looking for being on top of a mountain this is the place. We only had one issue and that is the gas grill was empty. Once I made a call down to the office Gloria took care of having it delivered promptly. It’s a very we’ll furnished and beautiful home inside with great decor. It’s ideal for more than one family having privacy on each floor. Highly recommend and we’ll return again. Saw a lot of wildlife going and coming on the mountain. Close to any attractions you may want to visit. We went to Cherokee, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Also Fly Fished the Smokey Mountain National Park Streams. We saw Herds of Elk and one very big Black Bear over 350 pounds. Wonderful trip and very peaceful.
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy D., Naples FL

Great Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home is equipped with anything and everything needed for comfort. Kitchen has every tool in the world! View is great, would be better if trees are trimmed.
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10/10 Excellent

Hilario F.

Wonderful Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was in a great location in Maggie Valley> I will recommend this property to my family and friends. The house is vey spacious and has plenty of amnesties. We would have loved a hot tub on that amazing balcony, but everything else was just wonderful.
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10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Bear Necessities!!! :)

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our experience was great and I would recommend this cabin to anyone!! The only item that stood out to us was the fireplace downstairs was not working, but other then that, it was a very comfortable place!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Fall in the Mountains

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Lovely house in a beautiful place. We rent 2 times a year. Beautiful view. Hope they trim trees before summer for even better view
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10/10 Excellent

Doug A.

Mountain Magic

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Another terrific experience in the Smokies... very comfortable stay in our rental cabin in a spectacular setting. Private Android quiet community where I can relax and enjoy nature. Wonderful time.
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10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Great vacation getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a beautiful cabin with everything that you will need for a great vacation. The property is well taken care of and was very clean when we arrived. It has a nice view off the balcony and we enjoyed the cozy screened in porch with the fire table. We didn’t do much cooking but it has the best stocked kitchen we have seen in our many visits. We would definitely recommend Bear Necessities and would rent it again for our next visit.
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Hixson, TN

A Sibling Reunioin

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We planned for over a year to have our 4 siblings and spouses meet and talk about our parents and childhood. We love the mountains and loved the home. It was comfortable and well appointed. It has good beds, a very important feature. We enjoyed our stay and accomplished our goals. We were a little disappointed in the lack of view since it was so high up but really enjoyed the home.