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Cedar Bear Cabin - Cozy Mountain View Couples Retreat - Paved Drive & Starlink!

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Beach nearby
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library
Property grounds
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 237 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Franklin, NC
  • Place, Cullasaja Falls
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Jackson Hole Gem Mine
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Glenville
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the area

Franklin

With a stay at this cabin, you'll be centrally located in Franklin, within a 15-minute drive of Cullasaja Falls and Jackson Hole Gem Mine. .This cabin is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Nantahala National Forest and 8 mi (12.9 km) from Lake Glenville.
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What's nearby

  • Cullasaja Falls - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Jackson Hole Gem Mine - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Lake Glenville - 14 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Dry Falls - 17 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Bridal Veil Falls - 17 min drive - 19.9 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Gondola’s - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪El Charro Mexican Grill - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Haywood Smokehouse - ‬19 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.

Cedar Bear Cabin - Cozy Mountain View Couples Retreat - Paved Drive & Starlink!

New - Paved Driveway, Deck Roof/Railing, and Starlink High-Speed Internet! We also recently had some trees topped off to improve the mountain view. We're constantly striving to improve our cabin amenities for you.

This cabin for couples is the perfect location for the two of you to enjoy all that Franklin, Highlands, Cashiers, and Sylva have to offer. Don't just take my word for it, check out the wonderful reviews that previous guests have left.

Enjoy your time relaxing in the cabin or the deck with a view of the mountain and the peace and quiet away from the hectic day-to-day, and reconnect with each other.

This beautiful, new, bear-themed, compact park model log cabin perched on a hill in Laurel Canyon between Franklin and Highlands, nestled between the trees with a breathtaking mountain view of Cedar Knob from the covered deck, is a wonderful spot in the mountains for a couple to get away to unplug, unwind, relax, and renew.

Conveniently located between Franklin, Highlands, and Cashiers with a short drive to the many area attractions and only a few minutes away from the scenic Cullasaja River Gorge, Cullasaja Falls, Dry Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Glenville Lake. Other nearby attractions include gem mining at Jackson Hole and antiquing at the nearby Whistle Stop. There are plenty of attractions, restaurants, and local festivals/events in nearby Franklin and Highlands. Google the Discover Franklin, NC tourism and Macon County Chamber of Commerce websites for attractions and festival/event schedules. 45-minute drive to Cherokee and the Smoky Mountains.

Built in 2018 by Green River Cabins, this "Yearling" model cabin is fully furnished with a kitchen that is ready for cooking, cozy breakfast bar, and barstools, a living room with dual recliner love seat, an electric fireplace, and TV with Blu-Ray/DVD player, full bedroom with a queen-sized bed and plenty of wardrobe and drawer space for all of your personal items, compact washer and dryer, and bathroom with 48” shower, ceiling fans in the living room/kitchen area and bedroom. There is a gas grill on the covered deck for grilling and rocking chairs to sit and enjoy the beautiful view of the mountain across the canyon.

The driveway is fully paved now, no more worry about getting up the gravel driveway or needing all wheel drive, you could climb it easily in a Prius. Getting to the cabin, there are no gravel roads to travel. The upper parking area can accommodate two vehicles. A lower parking area at the base of the drive can accommodate a small vehicle..

The cabin is equipped with Starlink satellite internet service at the cabin with free wi-fi. Speeds can vary depending on weather and other factors, but it's more than plenty for 2 people (100mbps, often more). For streaming, web surfing and e-mail, it's amazingly fast, although you may experience an occasional blip on teleconferencing apps in the summer months.

There is a 50" Roku smart TV in the living room with Blu-Ray player and a selection of DVDs. There is a 32" Roku smart TV in the bedroom. You can log in to your favorite streaming services with Roku (Sling, Hulu, YoutubeTV, Netflix, Amazon, Disney, etc.) and enjoy your favorite shows and movies in the cabin. There is no landline telephone service or local TV channels.

Cellular service in the mountains is spotty so we have installed a cellular booster kit at the cabin. AT&T works best (3-5 bars), Verizon gets a fair service (1-2 bars). One of our recent guests that has Sprint reported that they had cell service at the cabin. We have not tested with other carriers. Cell phone reception can vary depending on the time of year (tree cover), weather, and the phone's internal antenna (some models are better than others). If your phone supports internet calling, just connect it to the Starlink high-speed internet.

We hope you’ll love our little cabin as much as we do and that you will feel relaxed, refreshed, renewed, and reconnected after your stay.

Smoking is allowed outside on the deck with the doors closed, but not inside the cabin.

There is an additional 10% discount for stays 7 nights or longer.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
This smoke-free cabin features a stereo, games, and ecotours nearby. Amenities and recreational activities include a video library, rock climbing nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside on deck with doors closed.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 400 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Make sure all dishes are washed

Close/lock all windows

Turn off air conditioner or heat

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Cedar Bear Cabin - Cozy Mountain View Couples Retreat - Paved Drive & Starlink! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 64 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, owner, amenities were wonderful
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Kay Lynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: Quiet, nice view, private, good communication from owner, 20 minute drive to town, nice variety of restaurants nearby. Convenient to local attractions, (waterfalls, train ride, shopping, horseback riding, etc ). Cons: you have to take your own trash off to local convenience center or pay $50 charge to leave it on property. Nice paved driveway, but due to season, was covered in leaves which made it difficult to drive up without car loosing traction. No dishwasher.
Nice view!
Driveway
Driveway
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cedar bear is a beautiful little cabin.. perfect for the 2 of us! i cooked a steak on the gas grill, as i drank a beer and stared at the mountains! great little neighborhood with privacy and views! we'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We absolutely loved this cabin! It was clean, comfortable and well stocked with kitchen essentials. The cabin is close to amazing hiking and waterfalls. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
I stayed at John’s Cabin for a week in late July and it was perfect—there’s truly nothing I would have changed. The cabin was spotless, fully stocked with everything I needed, and even more spacious than the photos suggest. The directions for check-in and check-out were crystal clear, and I felt completely at ease knowing where everything was and how it worked.Even in late July, we only used the air conditioning for a couple of hours on two afternoons. At night, we slept with the screened windows open, enjoying the cool mountain air—absolute heaven. The front porch was a dream; listening to the rain on the roof was pure magic, and the mountain view was even more beautiful than the pictures.The location was unbeatable—about 15 minutes from Franklin (including the drive up the mountain), minutes from stunning waterfalls along the Moonshiner, and an easy drive to North Georgia. We had more than enough to do within an hour’s drive for an entire week.The paved driveway is steep and narrow, but we had no trouble getting up in a Ford F-350. If we can make it, so can you. Highly recommend for a summer getaway—just maybe not during the week I want to come back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We absolutely loved our stay at this cabin! The view was breathtaking, and the whole space had such a clean, cozy, home-away-from-home feel. It was the perfect balance—secluded enough to feel peaceful and private, yet close enough to everything we wanted to explore. It truly made our getaway special, and we’re already looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tina B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Workcation

The cabin was absolutely adorable, super clean, and just the right size for my husband and me. The driveway was just a little tight for our really big truck, but we made it...4 wheel drive going and coming. I did think it was a little odd that the air conditioning couldn't be turned down below 76. That's hard for a menopausal woman with hot flashes. Overall, we enjoyed our stay. Thank you, again, for your hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy Little Cabin

Very pleasant stay in the Black Bear Cove cabin. The owner is phenomenal with his communication and availability. The property is very clean and dry with the addition of the covered patio. The newly paved entrance up to the property was greatly appreciated. Overall gets the max stars for everything. Would stay again and again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Get away

Had a great weekend get away. Enjoy the cabin great location and good things to do not to far away!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mountain Getaway

Perfect location for a couple wanting to be isolated from most of the world. Great place to stay in and read, or to drive a few miles to hike, shop, or eat. We hope to have the opportunity to return several times.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marybeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful little cabin

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Black Bear Cove! What a cozy little cabin with every amenity you need. The only issue we had was the steep driveway (which owner did warn about) but we made it up each time! I'm just glad my husband did the driving and we were in his Nissan truck. The cabin was perfect for our 35th wedding anniversary weekend. Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and Relaxing

This property is just the right distance from congestion to be peaceful and quiet, and yet not inconvenient. The entire location is very well kept and clean. There are numerous modern conveniences. And the manager is easy to communicate with. Overall, a great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ted W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hill top view

property was just what we needed. We enjoyed our stay. Very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Cabin

Great cabin. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Black bear cove

We were thoroughly pleased with the cabin it was gorgeous and set upon a hill where the view was stunning and yes the drive way was Streep . The only downfalls we’re no internet and since we own 3 businesses and needed it it was a little rough but we made do by going to town but they made up for that by supplying tons of awesome movies to watch and it gave quality time with my wife. Definitely no interruptions . The lower parking space was not explained very well so we brought out motorcycles in my trailer and that did not work as its super tiny so we had to go find parking but as a whole it rocks just don’t take a trailer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Loria, Myrtle Beach

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This little cabin is so cozy. Everything you need to have an enjoyable stay. The view can’t be beat. Host was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A fabulous getaway place for two

Beautiful cabin to unwind and relax. Way up in the woods with a lovely view from the doors and deck. All the essentials and amenities you need. Great central location for day trips to surrounding mountain towns. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Mountain get away

A cute and perfect place for mountains and hiking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice property

My friend and I stayed here a few days ago. Very nice, cozy, high up, well kept property with scenic overlook of woods below from deck. There was a slight issue with the toilet not flushing (not from any objects we placed there other than regular human waste) and filling up one morning. The plunger didn't seem to work, and we had to leave it for a preplanned hike. However, it ended up going down some while were out and finally went all the way down later that evening with more plunging so we didn't contact the property manager. Other than that slight inconvenience it was a great stay. Its best to have a 4x4 vehichle being that it is so high up and the path is gravel. However, we did manage the climb in our car in reverse due to RWD. The day we left there was a car that came up and parked in front of the shed as we were about to get in the car and leave. I figured it was the property manager (but not certain) and wanted to say hello and compliment the place in person, but they did not get out of the car so we eventually left. Great, comfy stay though!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Mountain Visit

We really enjoyed our time at the cabin. We cooked breakfast every morning and even watched a dvd one evening. The cabin is well stocked with everything you need to cook and to make your stay comfortable. We enjoyed a picnic at Tiger Mountain Vineyards, a visit to the falls, and even saw the Gatlin Brothers while we were there. We really enjoyed our visit to Foxfire museum and even found time to visit a flea market and shop for antiques. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy

It was a nice relaxing stay. Loved the smell of cedar it meet our exact expectations. Thank you for opening your cabin for us to enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

We loved everything about this cabin - great location and cozy space, and the host was very helpful and responsive. We especially loved the bear themed decor.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian M., Beulaville, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway

This is a great getaway for two. My husband picked this as a getaway before school starts back. Teaching takes over when it does. This is surrounded by sweet little towns. It’s not far from Franklin, Highlands or Bryson City. We explored all 3. There are some great places to hike near by too.. We also explored Glen Falls. I dislocated both my knees and we stayed at the cabin and rested the whole last day. The recliners and pillows came in handy to get the swelling down. This cabin is so adorable. It has such a cute bear theme throughout. I absolutely could not have been happier with our stay. Bed was comfy. Kitchen has everything you need as well. We will be back. Thanks for making everything so carefree and easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teri B., Valdosta, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

The cozy getaway!

This was the perfect cabin for my husband and I to get away in! It is fully stocked with everything you will need and very clean with a great view and a comfortable bed. Stop at a grocery store before you get to the cabin because you will not want to leave and it will take about an hour to go to town and back. We enjoyed hiking all the nearby waterfalls, ate dinner at the Lazy Hiker in Franklin the first night and ate at the Ugly Dog in Highlands the second night. The cabins description will tell you that you need a 4 Wheel Drive or all wheel drive. This is not a joke! There is a very small pad to park your car at the bottom of the hill but it is very compact. The view from the bedroom and living room of this cabin is so beautiful and just hanging out at the cabin is so comfortable and fun. We will stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022