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Dog-friend mtn home near pond with private hot tub, fireplace, decks, & firepit

Family-friendly holiday home in Almond with a hot tub

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Escape to Brother Bear Hollow, a serene mountain-top cabin nestled on 1.84 acres in Tobacco Branch Village. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings and majestic views from two large decks or unwind in the bubbly hot tub after exploring nearby Bryson City, Cherokee, and Fontana Dam.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81620 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

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

Dog-friend mtn home near pond with private hot tub, fireplace, decks, & firepit

Family-friendly holiday home in Almond with a hot tub
Along with Access to hot tub, this smoke-free holiday home has laundry facilities and an arcade/games room. Other amenities include barbecues. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms and offers a sofa bed and a balcony. 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 coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board.
Recreational amenities at the holiday home include Access to hot tub.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing 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

  • Unit size: 1,620 square feet

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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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2. Weight limit: 40 lbs each.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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 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

Property is also known as

100313

About the area

Map
Almond, NC

What's nearby

  • Fontana Lake - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 22 min drive - 28.7 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 22 min drive - 28.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 26 min drive - 33.1 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 37 min drive - 49.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪River's End Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Big Wesser BBQ & Brew - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Cardinal Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kallistos - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Slow Joe's - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-friend mtn home near pond with private hot tub, fireplace, decks, & firepit pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dog-friend mtn home near pond with private hot tub, fireplace, decks, & firepit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friend mtn home near pond with private hot tub, fireplace, decks, & firepit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friend mtn home near pond with private hot tub, fireplace, decks, & firepit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friend mtn home near pond with private hot tub, fireplace, decks, & firepit located?

This family-friendly Almond holiday home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Fontana Lake. Tuckasegee River and Swain County Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Dog-friend mtn home near pond with private hot tub, fireplace, decks, & firepit Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very clean and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

paula l.

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

Amazing scenery

The location was overall amazing, the stay was amazing, views were gorgeous very peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin E.

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

Great Stay

Place had everything we needed. Views were great and the space was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Doug L.

Great spot

No cell or WiFi service, other than that place is amazing
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8/10 Good

Julie F.

Hideaway

Nice home but it feels sketchy driving up the road to get there. Take the 2nd access road it’s a bit easier.
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10/10 Excellent

Sofia S.

Weekend Stay

We had a great relaxing time.
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10/10 Excellent

Tamela G.

Amazing views

The quiet atmosphere. Cozy and comfy. Felt at home. Very clean. Loved the porches.
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8/10 Good

Brent F.

Quick weekend getaway

We had a quick weekend getaway at the cabin. Cabin was nice. I was surprised by the road to the cabin it was very steep and gravel but we'll maintained. The cabin was great my kids loved the air hockey and pool table. The view was amazing. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

Gorgeous mountain cabin

The cabin was very spacious and clean. I love how things were labeled in the kitchen cabinets and drawers, it made things very accessible. The bedrooms were spacious and had plenty of closet space. The basement gameroom will keep the kids occupied. I would definitely recommend Brother Bear Hollow and we would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Meghan C.

Short but sweet stay!

We had a long weekend planned with just a two nights stay at this property. Two nights was NOT long enough! We could’ve stayed a week! This is such a beautiful home in a peaceful location! Loved drinking our coffee on the back deck overlooking the trees and mountains! Our son enjoyed fishing in the nearby neighborhood pond and playing in the game room in the evening. The only thing that would have made this trip more perfect is if we could’ve stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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6/10 Okay

Larry B.

Peaceful hideaway

Greatly secluded home in a very remote of the grid location. I do not recommend driving in at night for the first time. You will get lost. The home itself, beautiful inside and out. Love the cabin feel and the fireplace. I will come back again. They do need to upgrade the WiFi and put televisions in the bedrooms. Basement had a foosball table and pool table but TV would not work correctly to watch it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

john c.

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

Just some cleaning issues

Found kids hair barrettes and 2 ducks in the jacuzzi so def was not cleaned out before our stay. Yellow stains on the single queen bed. Everything else was amazing! The location the set up the kitchen and etc had everything we needed to stay for the weekend and didnt need to pack alot to stay comfortably.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Jan F.

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

fun game basement

Fun game basement for all ages. Cabin is old but very clean. No dishwasher so bring paper plates or extra dish soap if staying more than two days. Hot tub not working first day. Vacasa quick to respond and working the next day. Beautiful mountain view. Very hard bunk beds to sleep on. The theramstats are Eco and very difficult to regulate. Never did figure them out. The management Vacasa was great. On the rental of cabin you pay a fee to them and VRBO.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

SuperUser

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025