The Lazy Bear Retreat

Welcome to The Lazy Bear Retreat! This amazing 2 bedroom, 2 bath Smoky Mountain cabin rental has so much to offer and is full of everything you will need to have the vacation of a lifetime!

Once you enter The Lazy Bear Retreat, you are immediately greeted by a breathtaking wall of windows that floods the room with natural light and allows you to enjoy the scenic and serene forest setting.

The spacious, open and bright living area features a flat screen TV and is enhanced by a beautiful fireplace.
Just in case you need to do a little work or want to check your email, The Lazy Bear Retreat offers complimentary high speed internet access.
Nearby is the fully equipped kitchen and dining area. The kitchen has all of the appliances and utensils you will need to prepare a delicious meal for your family and friends.

Take a trip upstairs and you'll enter the loft area. You will find the master bedroom offering king size bed. It's the perfect spot to view the outdoors, read a book or to enjoy a space away from everyone else.

If you need to catch some fresh air and love the outdoors, then you'll absolutely love being at The Lazy Bear Retreat! The front deck is the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee or a quiet evening taking in all that Mother Nature has to offer. Oh let’s not forget the stream running through the property!

If you're searching for a Smoky Mountain cabin rental that allows you to truly enjoy the outdoors plus have all the features and comforts to make you feel right at home, then plan your vacation today at The Lazy Bear Retreat.

Cabin Amenities:
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Stream runs through the property
25 Minute Drive to Downtown Bryson City
25 Minute Drive to Downtown Franklin
Sleeps 6
Minimum of front-wheel vehicle
Gas Grill
Open Large Wrap Around Deck
No Smoking
Central A/C
Gas Fireplace
TV – Wifi(No streaming service accounts provided)
Washer/Dryer
Microwave
Dishwasher
Private

Before you pack up the car and head for the mountains, know that when we say mountains, we really mean it!

Downtown Bryson City has an elevation of 1,752 feet, so think of this as a starting point. The majority of our cabins will have a higher elevation than this. This means that our roads- both state and private- will be steeper, narrower, and curvier than you may be use to driving. Also, you should expect to encounter gravel roads. Consider it part of our rural mountain charm!

Here at Yellow Rose, your safety is our priority. If a cabin requires 4 wheel, front wheel, or all wheel drive to access it, it will be listed in the description. If bringing or riding motorcycles, please call and ask for motorcycle friendly properties. If you have any concerns about accessing your rental, please call prior to your arrival and we will be happy to discuss it with you.

Yellow Rose Realty has top rated customer service and has been Locally Owned and Operated Since 1995. We are a company that gives back to the local community and we offer our guests 24/7 Emergency Assistance. View our list of adventure partners to get Special Discounts on Popular Attractions!

*discount excludes existing reservations and May 24th-31st*

Vacation Rental Reviews

• Great Retreat

  Stayed 3 days ending in September, 2024

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  a guest from Snow Camp, NC recommends this vacation rental

  Had a great time at the Lazy Bear Retreat recently. Tucked into the hills it was cozy and the perfect thing for our group. Worked great as a base to explore the beautiful area.

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• Very Nice stay. Will rent from Yellow Rose again.

  Stayed 6 days ending in July, 2024

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  a guest from Abita Springs, LA recommends this vacation rental

  The cabin was nice and cozy and clean. The staff is very quick to respond to emails and help you in any way that they can. I would definitely rent from Yellow Rose the next time we come up this way. We loved that the cabin was well off the beaten path. It was just like it was listed. Next time we might stay more town central just to do something different. The 24 minute windy drive is nice and pretty though and we were able to see wildlife daily.

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• Great Spot Away From Everyone

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2024

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  a guest from Camp Hill, PA recommends this vacation rental

  Cute cabin. Spent the week hiking in GSMNP with family. Interesting drive to the location with a lot of S curves for miles. Cannot see the neighbors and saw plenty of wildlife. Would have liked a better internet connection, VERY slow and will cut out with weather. Overall, great place but is a good 20+ minutes away from most anything but for me, that is what I was looking for.

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• Peaceful

  Stayed 3 days ending in November, 2023

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  Heather B from Mansfield, OH recommends this vacation rental

  Absolutely beautiful cabin & atmosphere. You can definitely relax & enjoy the beauty & sounds of nature sitting on the porch. The top of driveway is really rough so be very cautious. Make sure you have everything you need. Closest store is about 20 mins away both ways up & down the mountain. Over all cabin is amazing & we enjoyed very much! Thank you

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• Nice and calm

  Stayed 2 days ending in November, 2023

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  a guest from Micro, NC recommends this vacation rental

  Classic feeling the only thing I would like would be if the deck was clean outside,it was full of leaves.

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• Nice Location

  Stayed 3 days ending in October, 2023

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  Jane T from Louisville, KY recommends this vacation rental

  The location was nice and we had no trouble using GPS for directions. The cabin was clean and nice. Only a few suggestions to make it better. One, the fire pit was not very safely accessible and when we got down there, the gas tank was empty. Very disappointing.
  The ceiling fan in the LR didn't work, or at least we could never figure it out. You also need a vent over the stove. It would also be a good idea to clean out the shower heads as the water pressure is extremely poor. The twin beds were so low to the ground our adult bodies had trouble getting in and out of them but they would be fine for children.
  We sincerely enjoyed the stay and would like to come back again.

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• Very Clean and Comfortable

  Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2022

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  a guest from Oxford, Ohio recommends this vacation rental

  The house was immaculate and the beds were very comfortable. There are 2 bdrms downstairs and a loft with a king size bed and separate bath upstairs. The road the house is on is insanely curvy and would be fun for a motorcycle. The surrounding towns of Bryson City, Cherokee, and Franklin had good food and shops. Gatlinburg was 1h 15min away and an easy drive. We really enjoyed the NC side of the Smokies. The washer and dryer were out of order, which made us do some sink-washing of clothes. The office didn't respond when we called them and asked for help with the washer. The house was well-supplied, but they gave us 2 trash bags and 2 pods for the dishwasher. Not really enough for a week stay with 4 people, but that was less inconvenient than the broken washer and dryer.

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• Great secluded cabin for a small family!

  Stayed 4 days ending in July, 2022

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  a guest from Cincinnati, Ohio recommends this vacation rental

  We loved the location and amenities, but only wished we'd been told beforehand that the washer/dryer weren't working and both propane tanks were empty. That meant no outdoor grilling or fire pit, which were two big reasons why we rented this cabin in the first place. An email to management unfortunately produced no reply.

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• Lazy Bear Retreat

  Stayed 3 days ending in June, 2022

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  Glynn B from St Simons Island , GA recommends this vacation rental

  I enjoyed a very pleasant stay.

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• Cute cabin

  Stayed 2 days ending in May, 2022

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  Melonie L from Mt Holly, North Carolina recommends this vacation rental

  Cute, clean cabin. Great views to see wildlife. Would stay there again.

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• BEST PLACE TO STAY!!!!!!!

  Stayed 3 days ending in October, 2021

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  Jimmy D M from Chiefland, FL recommends this vacation rental

  VERY NICE LOVED IT THANK YOU

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• Cozy Retreat

  Stayed 3 days ending in July, 2021

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  Valeria P from Wesley Chapel, FL recommends this vacation rental

  Cozy cabin, tucked away in the trees. Our kids loved the cabin.
  The kitchen was well equipped. Enjoyed our morning coffee on the porch.
  The location was beautiful, but little far from the town.

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• A fantastic retreat in the Western VN mountains

  Stayed 3 days ending in June, 2021

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  Raymond F from Houston , TX recommends this vacation rental

  We immnensely enjoyed our stay at the Lazy Bear. It it a great cabin, beautifully appointed, very well equipped and a joy to stay in (or to return to after a long day hike). And the location can be reached by low clearance cars!

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• Great Vacation

  Stayed 3 days ending in October, 2020

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  a guest from Myrtle Beach, SC recommends this vacation rental

  this was very relaxing and we had a great time but didnt really know how to use the TV. Wish there were more instructions on how to use. But the mountains views were amazing. Thank you so much for this great vacation

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• Fireplace

  Stayed 4 days ending in October, 2020

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  Jennifer G from Sarasota, Fl recommends this vacation rental

  We loved the house it was perfect we had a issue with the fireplace not working as advertised also the fire alarm went off when you cooked

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