In Scaly Mountain .At this Scaly Mountain cabin, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Nantahala National Forest and 3 miles (5 km) of Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center. Fisher Lake and Highlands Aerial Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
Highlands Aerial Park - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
Highlands Country Club - 16 min drive - 15.1 km
Bridal Veil Falls - 20 min drive - 18.4 km
Dry Falls - 22 min drive - 19.7 km
Getting around
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 102 min drive
Restaurants
Siam Thai Cuisine - 24 min drive
The Dillard House - 20 min drive
Cupboard Cafe - 17 min drive
Julep Farms - Dillard - 16 min drive
La Cabana Mexican Restaurant - 18 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.
PET FRIENDLY 🙈 FIRE PIT 🔥 VERY PRIVATE GREAT VIEWS
Amazing, long range Mountain Views! Elev. 3688’ Pet-Friendly (gated deck & fenced-in-yard) Early check-in possible Large-scale, wrap-around deck Cozy Fireplace & outdoor pit (firewood provided) Bluetooth stereo Upstairs loft w fridge & microwave Small car accessible 8.5 mi. to Highlands NC 3.5 mi. to Highlands Areial park Highlands Outpost 1.5 mi. Bartram Trail 5.5 mi. to Sky Valley golf 1.5 mi. to Smoking Saddles horse riding Nearby hiking & waterfalls
Property manager
April Gilliam
Languages
English
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No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Unit size: 2,300 square feet
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
Maximum 2 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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated 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
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. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.
PET FRIENDLY 🙈 FIRE PIT 🔥 VERY PRIVATE GREAT VIEWS Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 26 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Susanne Z.
Jun 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
2 nights
Very quiet and peaceful
Susanne Z.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Karen W.
Mar 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Amazing house and quick responses fromthe owners.
Karen W.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Diane W.
Dec 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location
The house was fairly nice, great location & loved the large deck and fenced area for the pups. Subtracting a point for cleanliness as the oven & microwave were so dirty that we had to scrub them ourselves. Otherwise, we enjoyed the stay. Be advised, the house is a bit drafty, so if you're staying during a cold snap, bring some extra blankets!
Diane W.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nancy M.
Dec 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cabin
This cabin was just what we were hoping for. Quiet area with lots of activities nearby. Loved the open kitchen and living area. Lots of seating for watching TV and visiting. Lots of firewood provided- outside fire pit was awesome. Bring supplies like toilet paper and paper towels if you are staying more than a day or 2.
Nancy M.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Deborah K.
Nov 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Weekend
We celebrated my husband’s 75th birthday with our son and daughter-in-law. Very comfortable, great outdoor space, extremely dog friendly! Only suggestion — need a bigger coffee pot.
Deborah K.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
2/10 Terrible
Dakota R.
Oct 24, 2024
Dakota R.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Samir A.
Oct 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded Large Lot Kid Friendly Cabin w/ View
Spent the weekend celebrating wife’s birthday with kids under 10. Large lot cabin with multiple gathering locations indoor and out. Clean functional with Rokus and plenty of entertainment. Great access to Clayton GA and Highlands NC. Very accessible host and feels like home more than rental. Authentic experience compared to many in the area.
Samir A.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jessica S.
Sep 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Favorite Scaly Cabin to Date!
My family has been coming to Scaly since 1979, and ever since my grandmothers cabin was sold in 2006, my family makes a point to rent a cabin and come up every year. Of all the cabins we've stayed in, this has been our favorite property: the views, the fire pit, the privacy and quiet! we definitely will be back :)
Jessica S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Patrick B.
Sep 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Seclusion but convenient
Very cozy cabin with all the amenities you need with a secluded atmosphere yet close to local towns and waterfalls. Great stay!
Patrick B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Steven S.
Jun 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
This is a great place if you’re looking for a quiet spot with some solitude. Awesome views and outdoor spaces.
Steven S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kathryn M.
Jun 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Highlands
The property was exactly what we were looking for, a place in the mountains with a lovely view. It's a rustic, interesting place with great atmosphere.
Kathryn M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ben H.
Oct 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
We had a great time at this house. It’s a perfect house for a family with a couple kids and great for dogs. The upstairs bedroom is basically a loft so as long as you plan to go to sleep after everyone is done in the living room it’s fine. Beautiful view from the deck and the location is secluded so it’s very quiet. Highly recommend this house! We look forward to coming back again in the future.
Ben H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ty W.
Sep 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Highly Recommend!
My husband and I took my parents for a week long stay to celebrate our 38th wedding anniversary and their 67th wedding anniversary. Just pulling up to the property we were already overwhelmed with the beauty and the view. Then walked in the house and felt comfy immediately. Everything was clean. The tv was set up easy to get all our apps to work. The basket with s’mores ingredients was a plus and we had a fire one night and used them. We ate at The Dillard House and The Ugly Dog and Wild Thyme. Loved all three of them. Had the pleasure of meeting the owner of the home and he was beyond kind. We never thought of anything we needed or wanted that wasn’t there. Just a wonderful stay overall.
Ty W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Kathy V., Brooksville, Fl
Aug 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Roomy and nice deck space.
Has potential but needs work. Not enough working lighting in main rooms. No a/c in the loft and while the main floor can be cooled, the loft gets all the hot air with no escape. Fans help in the cooler nights and mornings but not during the day.
Bathrooms are nice, showers have great pressure and very hot water. Plenty of linens provided but no soap!
TVs in each bedroom but only only living room and loft TVs worked. Smart TVs so be prepared to use your own streaming networks or the one live ap. Kitchen appliances are nice and plenty of cooking and serving pieces.
Cabin is on a very private dirt road .6 miles from paved road. Not difficult to navigate but hope you don't have someone coming the other way.
Sunsets are awesome and spent most time on the back porch with a book.
Kathy V.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Jennifer D., Brandon ms
Jul 29, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin review
The back porch sold us on the cabin. Beautiful views! It was a quiet restful place to land after a long drive. This was our first trip to highlands. We had a great time.
Some improvements I would recommend is the lighting in the kitchen and great room. Many lights were not working. The light above the kitchen sink was not working. We did eat most of our meals in the cabin. Hard to cook when the lights were not working. Only one light in great room was working. The inside flood lights were also not working, which made the great room dark.
The ceiling fan in the downstairs bedroom on the right was not working. We ended up using the portable fan, which was a life saver because the window unit didn't work the greatest.
The screen on the front door was torn. May want to fix that soon because it made it difficult to open and close the door.
Improvements aside, it was a wonderful place. Loved the fenced in porch. We brought our little Boston terrier and it was wonderful not to have to watch him constantly. Made it safe for pets, which was awesome!
Jennifer D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
kate w.
Jul 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
The directions were great from the owner. The kitchen was well stocked. The home was very spacious and we enjoying the tranquility and views from the cabin.
It is a little remote, so a car that can handle a gravel road is ideal. It was nice to get away from the city
kate w.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alicia D., Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Jul 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing View!
We enjoyed the cabin very much. Very cozy and loved amazing view!
Alicia D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Jill H.
Jun 19, 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful mountain escape
The property is located at the end of a private drive. Only 2 other homes on this road & all of the homes are very spaced out. Very private and secluded. The views from the back of the home of the mountains are beautiful. The wrap around porch is amazing. 2 options for enjoying a fire outside. The home has everything you would need for a short or long term stay. Although the property was not in a guest ready state upon our arrival & we ended up spending several hours cleaning the areas we would use, the property manager handled the issue, & we were able to enjoy the rest of our stay. Understanding that the house is in the middle of the forest surrounded by trees, there is definitely a lot of insects, in particular bees. Carpenter bees. They found a way into the home, as there was a vast amount of dead bees everywhere inside the home. During our stay, we did not encounter any live ones inside, however there was quite a few always around on the porch. If you don't bother them, they leave u alone. A plus for this home is that it is dog friendly & the outside porch is completely secure, so we had our fur babies with us at all times outside and it was great. The Scaly Mountain area in general is beautiful and the people are so nice. We especially love Michelle and Darren at Scaly Mountain Crafters. A must stop to shop local & do a wood working class. Minutes away is the mountain coaster.Highlands 15min. Lots of parks & waterfalls nearby.Ingles groceries. Great home/area
Jill H.
Stayed 16 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer M.
Nov 28, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous views
This property was everything I was looking for. The location was very private, it was a mountain top view my family wanted, the log cabin atmosphere was spectacular, the wrap around porch was fabulous for views of the rolling mountains and endless stars at night.
Jennifer M.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
Nov 18, 2022
Scaly Mountain Visit
If you need a getaway and want to be isolated, this is definitely the place to do it. The cabin is beautiful and the scenery overlooking the mountains is too. The property manager was very easy to reach. We had a great 2 day stay.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Alexandria F.
Oct 22, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect view for a cup of joe
Great mountain getaway - great views and close proximity to highlands and hiking. As advertised. Note that sound does travel well within cabin mostly if you’re in upstairs loft which can be a negative.
Alexandria F.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
LARRY R.
Oct 20, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic Getaway
We really enjoyed the peace and quiet along with the amazing views that Bear Den had to offer.
The cabin was far enough away from the hustle and bustle of downtown yet was the perfect base camp location for our fall foliage extravaganza.
There were lots of scenic overlooks and waterfalls in the surrounding areas.
April and Eric were always a text away to answer any questions that we had.
We definitely will be back!
LARRY R.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ruchi R.
Oct 4, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
We had an amazing time
We travelled as a family of 4 including our dog, we had a great stay and property was well stocked and very clean . Owner was very responsive to our queries . Looking forward to a stay again and for a longer duration ,
Ruchi R.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
stacy a.
Sep 12, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Private, great views, relaxing!
What a beautiful place this was to enjoy a weekend with my family! All the extra touches of a goody basket when we first arrived, cold drinks in the fridge, cuddly blankets galore and SHARP KNIVES - which you NEVER find in a rental! The balcony was wonderful for sitting under, listening to the rain fall - and rain, it did!! The entire time! It was nice, though, letting us "cocoon" all weekend and spend time together. All in all, it was a great stay and would love to go back again!
stacy a.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Frances H., Boca Raton, FL
Aug 26, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cabin
This was a wonderful cabin, beautiful view, well equipped. The enclosed deck and fenced yard were great for my dog. When we arrived, we saw a nest of yellow jackets in the fenced area. The owner was notified and came out the next morning to get rid of it. We will return.