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Breathtaking Mountain View Luxury AVL Cabin w/Hot Tub, Fireplaces, Hi-Speed Wifi

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4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, foosball, books
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Asheville, NC
  • University of North Carolina at Asheville
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • The Orange Peel
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the area

Weaverville

Beaverdam Valley stay.A stay at this Beaverdam Valley cabin places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Pisgah National Forest and 6 miles (10 km) of Vance Birthplace. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Country Club of Asheville and Reems Creek Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Grove Park Country Club - 14 min drive - 11.3 km
  • University of North Carolina at Asheville - 16 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 18 min drive - 15.0 km
  • The Orange Peel - 18 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 27 min drive - 23.8 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co. - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Yellow Mug Coffee Lounge - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Stoney Knob Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Twisted Laurel - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Breathtaking Mountain View Luxury AVL Cabin w/Hot Tub, Fireplaces, Hi-Speed Wifi

Dancing Bear Den is a beautiful, private cabin nestled among tall hardwood trees and is perched atop Elk Mountain in Asheville, NC. This gorgeous property is located just 1.2 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway and is a certified National Wildlife Habitat. The cabin is situated at an elevation of 3,500 feet which affords breathtaking views of sunrises and sunsets over the mountains from inside, outside on the decks or from the hot tub. This peaceful mountain escape is a beautifully decorated cabin with bedrooms on three living levels. It accommodates up to 14 people comfortably.

Dancing Bear Den features tall ceilings, fireplaces, handsome warm wood walls and hardwood floors. A Coffee and Tea Bar is ideally located between the kitchen and great room. Tucked away inside an upstairs bedroom closet, The Cub Cave is a cozy play area created just for kids. Whimsically decorated, it provides a fun space for our youngest guests to enjoy themselves with board games and a children’s library. The Grateful Dead themed room on the bottom level is a certain highlight of any music fan’s stay at Dancing Bear Den.

The open floor plan of the kitchen, dining area, and great room allows everyone to gather and spend time together. Three living levels gives everyone the opportunity to go find their own quiet space. Asheville’s music scene is a wonderful mélange of Americana, Bluegrass, Country, Rock and the Jam Band scene. Music lovers will appreciate the trippy art and thoughtfully decorated Grateful Dead room on the bottom level. On that same floor you will find a Game Room with a foosball table, board games and a smart TV as well as a reading nook to cozy up with a good book on a beanbag chair. Breathe in the fresh mountain air from the cabin’s wooden decks on two levels and enjoy a relaxing soak in the outdoor hot tub while taking in the stunning long views of the Blue Ridge Mountains or venture out and enjoy the area with everything it has to offer.

If you are interested in experiencing first-rate restaurants, breweries, galleries, shops, spas, and entertainment, downtown Asheville is just a 25 minute drive down the mountain. This private log cabin is also a mere 35 minutes from the Asheville Regional Airport, 30 minutes from the Biltmore Estate, 25 minutes to Craggy Gardens, and 40 minutes from Mount Mitchell, the highest point east of the Mississippi River at 6,685 feet elevation.

Dancing Bear Den serves as a wonderful central location to begin your next adventure. Gorgeous hiking trails, waterfalls, lookout points, amazing local wildlife are all easily accessible within a short drive. The Asheville area is a year-round destination for exploring the outdoors. Biking, hiking, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, waterfalls, kayaking, canoeing, and zip lining are all available to you in the nearby area. After your days of fun and adventure, you get a chance to relax and recharge in the hot tub as the sun sets over the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Dancing Bear Den does have a paved but somewhat steep driveway, very common for mountainside homes. In the snowy winter months, four-wheel drive is recommended.

For larger families and groups, the neighboring property, The Elk Mountain Lodge, is also available on vrbo.com listing 2290685.

Property manager

Bee Colony LLC

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Dancing Bear Den Asheville
Dancing Bear Den Private vacation home
Dancing Bear Den Private vacation home Asheville

Breathtaking Mountain View Luxury AVL Cabin w/Hot Tub, Fireplaces, Hi-Speed Wifi Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

William Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

We enjoyed our stay. The only reason I can’t give 5 stars is because the WiFi was bad. Not a major issue, but when the property is marketed as “having high speed WIFI”, it was misleading. Everything else was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Property

Property is just as advertised. I surprised the family with a short getaway and everyone loved it. We did have a problem with the oven. It would not heat. We discovered this after we had already made the dish and was ready to bake it. The handyman did not make it out so we had to bake it on the grill. It all worked out....sometimes you have to improvise. Also on arrival, one of the smoke alarms was beeping (cleaning service should have noticed this on the day of cleaning). We did have batteries available to switch it out but it continued to beep. We ended up just taking it out of the wall to stop the beeping and made the maintainence man aware of it when we came by to check the oven to following morning. All in all, I would definitely encourage you to book this listing, its beautiful and the sunsets are outstanding!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Chelsey M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pretty house, disappointing holiday

The Dancing Bear Lodge is a great location and had plenty of space for our family trip. The attention to small details was very much appreciated. There were plenty of towels, Kleenex in every room, plenty of toilet paper, and all kitchen drawers were labeled for example. However there were some glaring issues that affected our stay. And these details are very important when you're as remote as you are in the Dancing Bear Lodge. The primary issue was that the oven didn't work. There is a grill which allowed for an alternative, but we weren't prepared to prep our dinners that way. We'd recommend preparing for that. We also didn't love that the fireplaces didn’t work. It's called out in the listing but the check-in instructions told us it was broken and asked us not to use it. Felt a little misled by that. Overall it's a nice property but some of the amenities affected our holiday stay and made us feel a little disappointed in the value for the price we paid.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best weekend get away

We loved our stay for a group of friends getting away to the mountains! It was the perfect retreat to get away from the city but close enough to Ashville to enjoy a day of exploring! We started and ended each day with amazing views!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bachelor party

Awesome place with a great view and close enough to any attraction you’d want to go to.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, Remote Cabin

Just what we needed for a fun bachelor party up in the mountains! Only thing missing is a fire pit!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot!

Very relaxing vacation house in the mountains. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Wonderful property nestled in the woods, perfect for a weekend getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding house in every way

This cabin and the one next door were the perfect places to host guests for our small Asheville wedding. Beautiful mountain views, well-appointed kitchen, open plan and huge deck that made it easy for friends to interact, relax, play games.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful accommodations. Good location

We had a wonderful time
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy K., Dacula, GA

Liked: Cleanliness

Atlanta road trip

Beautiful views and plenty of space for our group. The deck is the perfect place to enjoy your morning cup of coffee. The hosts answered all our questions promptly. When we first arrived we missed our turn into the driveway so go nice and slow or you'll miss it, it's a sharp turn. Overall it was a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anish T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Everything was as it was described, and the view was majestic. The rooms were all well supplied as well as the kitchen. Grilling at the patio was one of the best times at this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sydney B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house!!

We loved the house! It had everything we needed and beautiful views!! It was more than enough space for 7 adults! I wish we could’ve stayed longer! The owners were very responsive and accommodating to any questions or request! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Mountain trip with Family

We had a great time this past weekend in the Mountains at this property. The cabin is beautiful!! Very clean and well laid out. Lots of room for my group of 8. The kids really enjoyed all of the options of hide and seek they played inside the house. Beautiful views from the porches. We enjoyed the hot tub as well. Everyone said they had a good nights rest on all of the beds. Lots of signage about the low flow well, but didn’t have any issues with water the entire time. The owners were nice and quick to respond, however we didn’t have any issues to ask them about, just a courtesy text at the end of our stay. All of the communications before the stay were very detailed and helpful. We had a great time! We would love to stay in this house again! The driveway coming in from the parkway direction is a little dicey, you need to prepare to swing big, but once you do it the first time it’s easy. Thanks!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

We had a great stay at the property. The home is beautiful, well kept, and the amenities are as described (and you can't beat the views!).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Long strange trip in the dancing bear den =)

The dancing bear den was wonderful! As a long time fan of the Grateful Dead I especially enjoyed the groovy decor paying respects to the greatest band of all time. The listing picture are incredibly accurate and the property management was very helpful and responsive to our needs during our stay. A few things worth noting: There are no blinds on 3 of the bedrooms windows/doors. This was not an issue for us but may cause privacy issue for someone else. It technically sleeps 13 adults as the pullout couch in the living room is a loveseat so it has a twin mattress. We were able to acquire an air mattress for our 14th guest. The house runs on well water so the water pressure was extremely weak for us probably because so many people using the water. We had to take bird baths in cold water and used plenty of dry shampoo. We reported this to the property manager and he was at the house instantly with a quick fix. (Much appreciated!) Their quick responses and excellent communication did not go unnoticed. We appreciated the hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick getaway for Mom and Dad

Relaxing 2 nights away from the kids! Property is in great condition. Very enjoyable stay. Great hikes during the day within 90 min. drive. We drove into Asheville each night for dinner - property felt remote but was an easy drive. We only used the first floor, but upper and lower are very nice as well and would be great for young kids. We cooked breakfast each day - kitchen worked very well for us. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

My friends and I had a wonderful stay, would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackson P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect friends getaway

Clean, spacious cabin with views the listing photos don’t do justice. We all had a wonderful time and will recommend this gem far and wide.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cody F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful weekend

Cabin is amazing - beautiful views and feels very secluded - only one other cabin nearby but not right next door. Carlos was a great host. Would book here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

Beautiful house on the mountain surrounded by hiking trails. Location of the house is about 30-40 minutes away from downtown area making it difficult to coordinate Uber/Lyft from the property
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike P. P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Escape!

Our family had an amazing time celebrating my dad's 70th bday! The Dancing Bear was better than advertised. The house was cozy, well appointed, extremely clean, and creatively decorated. It had plenty of space and everything we would need. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great girls get away

Beautiful scenery and very peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022