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Cabin in Franklin with kitchen and patio

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Escape to The Lazy Bear Retreat, a 2 bedroom Smoky Mountain cabin rental surrounded by the serene forest setting. Enjoy the scenic views from the open and bright living area or take in some fresh air on the front deck overlooking a stream running through the property.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

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

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Cabin in Franklin with kitchen and patio
Laundry facilities and barbecues are available at this smoke-free cabin. The cabin boasts a fireplace and offers a kitchen and a washer/dryer. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 2 bathrooms and a fridge, and other amenities include a patio and a Smart TV.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cabin offers fireplaces and washers/dryers. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Sledding 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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

Property is also known as

2283-197511

About the area

Map
Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Mason Mountain Mine - 10 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Sheffield Mine - 11 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Old Cardinal Gem Mine - 12 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Rose Creek Mine - 12 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Fontana Lake - 14 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cardinal Coffee - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Kallistos - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Wild Rose Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kelly's on the River - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪La Poblana Mexican Restaurant - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Customer Appreciation Year!! See Discount information in Ad pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Customer Appreciation Year!! See Discount information in Ad?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Customer Appreciation Year!! See Discount information in Ad?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Customer Appreciation Year!! See Discount information in Ad?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Customer Appreciation Year!! See Discount information in Ad located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Mason Mountain Mine and Fontana Lake. Pincu Pottery and Sheffield Mine are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Very good

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 34 reviews

8.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

2.0

Eco-friendliness

3.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Franklyn Tan T.

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

Weekend trip

Location was great. Facilities were clean. Cabin was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Korey L.

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

Great mtn vacation log home

Loved this place, secluded high on mnt. 8 mile winding rd to get to it that is a little wild. Internet was great for almost all of our stay but we were there to enjoy the scenery. Saw lots of deer on property. Pretty centrally located to many attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Mountain Getaway

The property was clean and well maintained. Secluded cabin with lots of trees and fresh mountain air. Could use a few upgrades but overall great property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca R.

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

Nice cabin feel, good stay

We enjoyed the cabin. Layout was great. The only issue was that the gravel road was super rough right before the driveway. Low sitting cars will bottom out. Enjoyable stay overall! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Stephen L.

Great Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Had a great time at the Lazy Bear Retreat recently. Tucked into the hills it was cozy and the perfect thing for our group. Worked great as a base to explore the beautiful area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Secluded 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: Nice place to stay if you want quiet and secluded. Very clean and comfortable. Had to call management company once but they responded quickly and resolved issue. I would say that if you want to completely unplug, this is the place. The WIFI is very poor so you couldn't stream movies or even use cell phone.

2/10 Terrible

Purav

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
No network connectivity at all, very remote area. Property and surroundings need lots of cleaning
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather T., Mansfield

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

Peaceful paradise

Absolutely beautiful secluded in the woods to enjoy the sounds & beauty of nature. Lots of deer to view. Top of driveway is very rough please be cautious Check in was very easy. Make sure you have everything you need. Closest store is dollar general about 20 mins down the mountain or walmart 20 mins up. Did not have any problem or issues & was very pleased with my stay. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Katrina F.

Liked: Check-in

Long boring weekend

Property outside was very dirty. Wi-Fi didn’t work unable to watch tv. Inside of cabin was clean outside was very dirty all chairs outside was nasty dirty
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane T.

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

Fun Family Adventure

The house was very nice and met all of our needs. The fire pit was not in a good/safe location as it was difficult to get to and when we did the tank was empty of gas and we could not have a fire down there. The ceiling fan in the living room did not work or we could not figure out how to work it. The twin beds were so low that we had difficulty getting in and out of them so they may not be good for older guests, maybe children. the driveway was a challenge but we were able to get up it, if you drive a car it might prove to be difficult or impossible.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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4/10 Poor

Caitlin P.

Would not go back.

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location was not as it was described. The “stream” was down a steep hill and didn’t even cover your toes. The living room ceiling fan was broken. The washing machine was broken. The bathroom hand soap was empty. There were 2 empty gas tanks left for us. Not even enough to cook on the grill and have a fire (fire pit is gas).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

Very Nice stay. Will rent from Yellow Rose again.

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: The cabin was nice and cozy and clean. The staff is very quick to respond to emails and help you in any way that they can. I would definitely rent from Yellow Rose the next time we come up this way. We loved that the cabin was well off the beaten path. It was just like it was listed. Next time we might stay more town central just to do something different. The 24 minute windy drive is nice and pretty though and we were able to see wildlife daily.
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8/10 Good

A guest from Camp Hill, PA

Great Spot Away From Everyone

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: Cute cabin. Spent the week hiking in GSMNP with family. Interesting drive to the location with a lot of S curves for miles. Cannot see the neighbors and saw plenty of wildlife. Would have liked a better internet connection, VERY slow and will cut out with weather. Overall, great place but is a good 20+ minutes away from most anything but for me, that is what I was looking for.
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Micro, NC

Nice and calm

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Classic feeling the only thing I would like would be if the deck was clean outside,it was full of leaves.
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6/10 Okay

Erica G.

More for Adults than children

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We booked this cabin specifically for the Wi-Fi for my kids. Wi-Fi was extremely slow to nonexistent. TV in the living room is a smart tv and because the Wi-Fi didn't work the tv wouldn't load. TV in the queen room didn't work at all and the tv upstairs was basically only for DVDs. Stove only one eye worked. Tried to cook on the others and both on the left side went up in flames because they were full of grease. Had not been cleaned. Both bathrooms shower heads need to be replaced. Cabin is not really for younger kids, mine were 6/7/9 and were bored, again to lack of Wi-Fi. Had to buy games. Some games there were missing pieces or just to old for the kids to learn to play. Overall we enjoyed but what I stated above needs to be addressed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

A guest from Oxford, Ohio

Very Clean and Comfortable

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. 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: The house was immaculate and the beds were very comfortable. There are 2 bdrms downstairs and a loft with a king size bed and separate bath upstairs. The road the house is on is insanely curvy and would be fun for a motorcycle. The surrounding towns of Bryson City, Cherokee, and Franklin had good food and shops. Gatlinburg was 1h 15min away and an easy drive. We really enjoyed the NC side of the Smokies. The washer and dryer were out of order, which made us do some sink-washing of clothes. The office didn't respond when we called them and asked for help with the washer. The house was well-supplied, but they gave us 2 trash bags and 2 pods for the dishwasher. Not really enough for a week stay with 4 people, but that was less inconvenient than the broken washer and dryer.
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8/10 Good

Jason H.

Great secluded cabin for a small family!

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately 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: We loved the location and amenities, but only wished we'd been told beforehand that the washer/dryer weren't working and both propane tanks were empty. That meant no outdoor grilling or fire pit, which were two big reasons why we rented this cabin in the first place. An email to management unfortunately produced no reply.

10/10 Excellent

Glynn B.

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

Lazy Bear Retreat

Great location, quiet, comfortable everything I look for when stating in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Melonie L.

Cute cabin

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: Cute, clean cabin. Great views to see wildlife. Would stay there again.
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2/10 Terrible

NICOLE M.

Would not stay here again. would not use this company again

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property description was not accurate regarding the amenities. The agreement stated there would be high speed internet and satellite TV the cabin does not offer either. According to the agreement there is a disclosure for a hot tub, no hot tub seen therefore a call was made to the real estate office where they were provided the location and conformation number and the lady advised YES the location did have a hot tub. The Lazy Bear does not have a hot tub, on day one the firepit was out of gas (after hours) day two once again called the real estate company to advise this information, was informed it would be replaced that day, the tank was never replaced during the stay. An excessive amount of things did not work in the cabin and or was broke per the lady answering at the office they did not need to know this information. The power went out on day 1 there is no information on a power company to call only an emergency number for the real estate company. This was all around a bad experience with customer service and expected amenities.
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10/10 Excellent

Jimmy D M.

BEST PLACE TO STAY!!!!!!!

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: VERY NICE LOVED IT THANK YOU
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
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2/10 Terrible

Linda V.

Lazy Bear Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: First night there had to call about no wifi or TV but the next night it was spotty but for days for no cell service. The Netflix wouldn’t change to anything. The upstairs toilet seat was loose so we had to use the down stairs. Not much water pressure and the hot water ran out. The pictures on the website showed a good view but we had absolutely none. It was very clean at least.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loft toilet seat loose, washing machine not spinning, no wifi or TV first night and never return phone call about issues
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

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

We went for a girls weekend and were pleasantly pleased . We would definitely go back

The only that is could see being upgraded would be the internet and dish . We had a few problems with that . Overall we enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Valeria P.

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

Cozy cabin retreat

Perfect getaway. My kids loved the cabin. It was clean and well equipped. The cabin is tucked away in the trees. Cozy and quiet retreat. It is bit of a drive up the mountain from any town, but if you looking for a nice getaway, this is it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021