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Escape to Bear Trot, a serene Smoky Mountain cabin retreat. Unwind in the hot tub or by the fire pit on the covered porch, and enjoy quality time with family and friends in the screened-in breezeway. With a gas fireplace, fully-equipped kitchen, and satellite TV's throughout this 3 bedroom haven.

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

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About this property

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

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To celebrate Yellow Rose’s 30th anniversary, we are offering a Year of Specials.
Book a stay at a participating cabin during the time frame, you get a free night.

If you stay during:
October- Stay 6 nights, the 6th night is free
Nov-Dec- Stay 4 nights, the 4th night is free

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Welcome to Bear Trot! This gorgeous 3 bedroom, 2 bath Smoky Mountain cabin rental is the perfect place to enjoy a peaceful and relaxing vacation getaway.

Bear Trot is within a 5 minute drive to downtown Bryson City and a fifteen minute drive to downtown Cherokee. Perfect location for the "on the go" vacation or if you are just wanting to "chill" Bear Trot is perfect for you.

The main living area gas fireplace, upscale furnishings, flat screen TV, cathedral ceiling and abundant windows that seemingly bring the outdoors in.

Bear Trot provides a fully equipped kitchen which provides you with all the modern appliances and utensils to treat all of your guests to a delicious home cooked meal while on vacation in the Smoky Mountains.

The first of three bedrooms you will find a luxurious king, in-suite full bath and flat screen TV. The second bedroom offers a queen bed and the third bedroom offers two twins. All bedrooms have their own TV. The second and third bedroom are located across the breezeway from the main-living area.

If you’re coming to the mountains to have fun with friends and family, then you’re going to love the convenient location of Bear Trot. Here you’ll enjoy relaxing on the sofa or watching your favorite TV programs on the flat screen TV or hanging out in the screened in breezeway.

There are steps leading to bubbling hot tub from the breezeway. Just off of the front porch, you’ll also find your very own fire pit - perfect for gathering around with your friends and family, gazing at the stars and keeping warm on those chilly Smoky Mountain nights. Who's ready for Smores?

If you’re in need of a little R and R and want to experience the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains and enjoy all there is to see and do in Bryson City and Cherokee, then you have to plan your stay at Bear Trot today!


Cabin Amenities:
3 Bedrooms
2.5 Bathrooms
Hot tub
5 Minute Drive to Downtown Bryson City
Sleeps 8
Fire Pit
Gas Grill
Covered Porch
Screened in Breezeway
No Smoking
Central A/C
Gas Fireplace
TV
Satellite
Washer/Dryer
Microwave
Dishwasher
Private

Important Information Before Booking Your Yellow Rose Cabin Rental

Mountain Roads:
Be prepared for steep, narrow, and curvy roads, both state-maintained and private.
Gravel roads are common.
These roads are part of the mountain charm but may require extra caution while driving.
Vehicle Requirements:

Yellow Rose prioritizes your safety.
Cabin descriptions will specify if 4WD, AWD, or FWD is required for access.
Call Yellow Rose before booking if you plan to bring motorcycles to inquire about motorcycle-friendly cabins.
If you have any concerns about accessing your cabin, call Yellow Rose before arrival for a discussion.
Yellow Rose Cabin Rentals:

Top-rated customer service
Locally owned and operated since 1995
Committed to giving back to the local community
Offers 24/7 emergency assistance

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Sledding 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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

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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 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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Bear Trot is a Beautiful 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Cottage
Bear Trot is a Beautiful 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Bryson City
2283-190385
Bear Trot is a Beautiful 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Cottage Bryson City

About the area

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Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Tuckasegee River - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Nantahala Brewing Company - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • The Cottage Craftsman - 5 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 134 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Vallarta Mexican Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

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Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 90 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beatiful cabin in the mountains! looks new, has hottub and fire pit to enjoy in the evenings. close to town and GSMR. highly reccommend staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

sherry S.

Great location and home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: This was very well kept cabin, nice location and very clean and quite neighborhood, we had a problem with a lot, but the owner came out immediately and took care of it
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10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

Amazing House

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: I was absolutely blown away by this house. We were there for a week of riding motorcycles & this was the perfect house the four for us. From the hot tub to the fire pit and all the amenities inside were perfect. Screened in porch area was great while we waited for the rain to stop. I will 100% look at Yellow Rose for our next vacation in North Carolina.
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Saint Augustine, FL

Great stay at Bear Trot!

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: We had a great stay at Bear Trot cabin. The layout was perfect for 2 families to each have separate areas and the dividing play area was the icing on the cake. The home was fully stocked with everything you need and the decorations made us feel right at home. Looking forward to our next stay!!

10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

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

Wonderful Stay

We had a great time during our stay. The house was very warm and inviting and did not disappoint at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Cozy Getaway Perfect for Quality Family Time

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: Clean, lovely home in a beautiful setting! Highly recommend!
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10/10 Excellent

David C.

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Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: The house was great. Very convenient location. Our grandkids enjoyed the hot tub. One bedroom unfortunately had either ants or termites crawling in from the ceiling, but the rental agency sent someone out to spray and that appeared to solve the problem. We recommend this house to others

10/10 Excellent

Linda N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Very enjoyable

We loved staying in this lovely home. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ruth R.

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

Mediocre, NO WIFI, we had a student who need to do assignments and family in hospital, no phone serv

The property was cute and good size. Owner cheaped out and stopped wi-fi; caused serious issues for us! We expext a sustantial refund! Even mgmt wasn't aware of wi-fi being disconnected.The tv was on sattelite and went out every time it rained (every day) Management was good, homeowner shouldn't be so scrimpy as much as the property costs.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean B.

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

2024 family vacation

Loved location and the dog trott cabin
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We absolutely loved our weekend stay at this property! The accommodations were wonderful - well appointed, comfortable, and decorated well - and the proximity to Bryson City was a definite bonus.

10/10 Excellent

Buffett F.

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

Girls trip

Beautiful, spacious and very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Perfect

We loved our stay! Not sure the pilot light was lit on the gas log
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zach B.

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

Wonderful Extended Weekend Trip

Our group had the best stay here at Bear Trot! Check-in was easy and everything was very clean. Beds were very comfortable and the kitchen was nice. This is in a great location close to everything. We would definitely love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alycia T.

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

Best Rental!

Just an amazing cabin. Great layout, so convenient to town and quiet. We enjoyed and plan on returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Virginia C.

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

Mountain trip 2024

The house was great! Worked well for our needs. Very spacious and cool layout. Kids loved making smores at night. Close to all places we wanted to go and explore. The grill didn't work for us but that is the only thing that was wrong. Great place!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

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

Our family really enjoyed our time at the cabin. It had everything we needed and we were pleasantly.

Great!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Perfect GSMNP Getaway

Had a great time staying at this home. The kitchen had everything we needed and the hot tub was perfect. The location was an ideal jumping off point for visiting the national park and very close to restaurants in Bryson City (there was also a grocery store very close).
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charles A.

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

Very clean cabin just a few minutes from Bryson City

This is the second time me and my family have stayed in this cabin. The trot layout is very neat and the it's convenient to many area attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey W.

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

Cute place & good location

This is a very cute house only 5 minutes from downtown Bryson city. Clean, spacious & tons of games for adults and kids. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trish H.

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

Relaxing in the Woods

We enjoyed our morning coffee on the porch, evening hot tub and our children's company. Looking forward to another visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Great Trip!

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: My family had a wonderful time at this cabin. It was perfect for kiddos, and we really enjoyed all the extra toys/movies/games!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

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

Smoky mountain vacation

The cabin worked out well for us. Everyone had their own room. The hot tub was nice and the laundry was good.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S., Columbus,Ohio

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

Amazing

Quiet, secluded, gorgeous.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

LaDonna R.

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

Quiet Mountain Getaway

The cabin was lovely. So quiet! Everything was so clean and new. Easy to find; GPS took us right to it. I recommend it to anyone and will be back when in the area with family.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020