Rowdy Bear

Bryson City, North Carolina
$157 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
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Bath 1

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Sleep 2

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Night 2 nights

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Fall in love with our secluded Off-Grid Cabin located in the Great Smoky Mountains. Wake up to the sounds of a babbling creek and beautiful mountain views, hike the Road to Nowhere, kayak the Little Tennesee River, cook hot dogs over an open fire, and then open the glass panel garage door and fall asleep under the most beautiful sky you will ever see.



Highlights of this glamping property:



• 12ft glass panel door that opens the cabin to nature

• Queen Tempurpedic bed

• Rain Captured Shower

• Fire Pit



The Space:



This glamping destination is an Off-Grid Cabin that is situated in the Great Smoky Mountains with easy access to both Bryson City and Franklin. The cabin itself was built using rough sawn wood acquired from a local sawmill. Many of the items used in the cabin came from local shops or antique stores.



There is a 2000-watt Solar Generator in the cabin that can be used for lights, charging cell phones, and running the pump for the shower. The Solar Panels are enough to charge the Generator to 100% each day.



Rainwater is used for showers. The gutter system on the cabin is used to catch rainwater. The downspout runs into a First Flush Diverter, which allows any dust, dirt, or anything else that might land on the roof between the rainstorms to be diverted away from the water storage tank. The clean rainwater then fills the water storage tank. Be aware that Rainwater is fine for showers, but is not meant for drinking.



Propane is connected to a space heater and the shower. The space heater is 17,000 BTUs, which is plenty for colder nights. The shower has an at-source water heater and can heat the water up to 120 degrees, which is more than enough for a hot shower.



A porta potty is provided for bathroom purposes and is cleaned and restocked every Thursday.



Pets are allowed!



The following items are provided:



1. Linens

2. Towels

3. Coffee, Coffee Pot, and Coffee Cups

4. Body Wash

5. Shampoo

6. Board Games

7. Lanterns

8. Two Person Table and Chairs

9. Two Rocking Chairs

10. four Adirondack Chairs for the Firepit

11. Firepit

12. Outdoor table for food and drinks

13. Propane Torch for lighting fires



Additional Details:



The cabin is situated on 2.5 acres of land. There is a large section cleared off where the cabin is located. There is plenty of room for the fire pit, vehicles, animals, and any outdoor games you might want to bring (cornhole).



Both Bryson City and Franklin are fairly close to the cabin. Bryson City is approximately 20 minutes away, while Franklin is approximately 30 minutes away. Both towns offer great little downtown areas that have shopping and restaurants. Don't be afraid to try the food trucks, they have some of the best food.



Bryson City has many trails for hiking such as the Road to nowhere, Noland Divide Trail, Three Waterfalls Loop (FYI: There are three waterfalls on this trail), and Deep Creek Waterfall Loop. The fishing in Bryson City is also great and the guided trips are very reasonably priced. I would suggest going in the morning and doing a float trip.



Franklin is bigger and a little more spread out than Bryson city, but there are a lot of neat little stores and restaurants. I personally like going to the Currahee Brewing Company. Currahee is right on the river and is set up to host live bands and it gets pretty lively in the late afternoons and evenings on the weekends.

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Electric Kettle Stovetop
  • OUTDOORS

    Firepit Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching On Site Fishing On Site Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding On Site Kayaking On Site Mountain Biking On Site Sailing On Site Swimming Nearby
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains On The River
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

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Review Review

  • Ashley A.

    Submitted Jan 3, 2026

    Stayed Jan 1, 2026

    Great stay for a quick nature getaway to Nantahala!

  • Jonathan R.

    Submitted Jan 1, 2026

    Stayed Dec 30, 2025

    Spectacular views to wake up to! True glamping experience.

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