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A spacious living room with a wooden coffee table, a sofa, and a fireplace. There is a dining area with a table and chairs. The room has large windows with a view of the outdoors.
A cozy attic bedroom with a sloped ceiling, wooden beams, a small seating area, and a view of the forest through large windows.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Place, Nantahala National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Franklin

This cabin places you next to Nantahala National Forest and within a 15-minute drive of Mason Mountain Mine. The cabin includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 21 min drive - 16.4 miles
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 21 min drive - 16.4 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 25 min drive - 19.4 miles
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 35 min drive - 30.3 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cardinal Coffee - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Kallistos - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Village Bistro - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Duffell Hideaway - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Boiled P-Nuts - ‬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.

The Lazy Bear Retreat-Open Large Wrap Around Deck - Gas Grill - Gas Fireplace

Welcome to The Lazy Bear Retreat, an amazing two-bedroom, two-bathroom Smoky Mountain cabin rental surrounded by a serene forest setting and a peaceful running stream. Inside, a breathtaking wall of windows floods the bright, open living space with natural light, featuring a cozy fireplace, flat-screen TV, complimentary high-speed internet, and a fully equipped kitchen and dining area for effortless meal prep. Upstairs, the loft master bedroom boasts a king-sized bed and a quiet space to relax, while the front deck offers the ideal spot to sip morning coffee, take in the crisp air, and immerse yourself in nature with all the comforts of home.

Location: Bryson City- All Vehicle accessible, including motorcycles.
o 20 minutes to Bryson City
o 30 minutes to Cherokee’s Harrah Casino
o 20 minutes to Great Smoky Mountain Railroad
o 15 minutes to Nantahala Outdoor Center
o 1 hour and 30 minutes from Gatlinburg
o 1 hour 30 minutes from Asheville

Amenities Provided: Cabins include basic linens, kitchenware, and a starter supply of paper products and toiletries. Guests are responsible for additional supplies.

Other Things to Note:
o Minimum Age: Minimum age to rent is 25
o Pet Policy: This cabin is pet friendly. We do charge a $75 (non-refundable) pet fee, per pet.
o Wi-Fi: This cabin includes Wi-Fi for your convenience. Please keep in mind that mountain weather can occasionally cause brief service interruptions. Wi-Fi is always available at our office and throughout downtown.
o Concierge Services: Grocery delivery, celebration packages, early check in/late check out. Additional fees apply. Based on availability and cleaning schedule.

Important Information Before Booking Your Yellow Rose Cabin

Navigation Note: Mountain GPS can be inaccurate. Once we receive your full payment and signed rental agreement, we will provide reliable turn-by-turn directions to guide you right to the door.
The cabin is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washer/dryer and a fireplace.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

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 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

2283-197511

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of this cabin?

This cabin is located in Franklin, just steps from Nantahala National Forest. You'll also find Bryson City Gem Mine and Rose Creek Mine nearby.

Is there parking available at The Lazy Bear Retreat-Open Large Wrap Around Deck - Gas Grill - Gas Fireplace?

No, there isn't parking at this cabin.

Is this cabin adjacent to a casino?

No, this cabin is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cabin?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cabin.

Is The Lazy Bear Retreat-Open Large Wrap Around Deck - Gas Grill - Gas Fireplace a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic cabin include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Are there hot tubs at The Lazy Bear Retreat-Open Large Wrap Around Deck - Gas Grill - Gas Fireplace?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cabin.

Does this cabin offer breakfast?

No, this cabin doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cabin allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cabin.

Are there connecting rooms at The Lazy Bear Retreat-Open Large Wrap Around Deck - Gas Grill - Gas Fireplace?

No, this cabin doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Lazy Bear Retreat-Open Large Wrap Around Deck - Gas Grill - Gas Fireplace?

Yes, every cabin at The Lazy Bear Retreat-Open Large Wrap Around Deck - Gas Grill - Gas Fireplace comes with a patio.

The Lazy Bear Retreat-Open Large Wrap Around Deck - Gas Grill - Gas Fireplace Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 34 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

3.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend trip

Location was great. Facilities were clean. Cabin was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great mtn vacation log home

Loved this place, secluded high on mnt. 8 mile winding rd to get to it that is a little wild. Internet was great for almost all of our stay but we were there to enjoy the scenery. Saw lots of deer on property. Pretty centrally located to many attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountain Getaway

The property was clean and well maintained. Secluded cabin with lots of trees and fresh mountain air. Could use a few upgrades but overall great property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice cabin feel, good stay

We enjoyed the cabin. Layout was great. The only issue was that the gravel road was super rough right before the driveway. Low sitting cars will bottom out. Enjoyable stay overall! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: 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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
No network connectivity at all, very remote area. Property and surroundings need lots of cleaning
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Secluded retreat

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: Nice place to stay if you want quiet and secluded. Very clean and comfortable. Had to call management company once but they responded quickly and resolved issue. I would say that if you want to completely unplug, this is the place. The WIFI is very poor so you couldn't stream movies or even use cell phone.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful paradise

Absolutely beautiful secluded in the woods to enjoy the sounds & beauty of nature. Lots of deer to view. Top of driveway is very rough please be cautious Check in was very easy. Make sure you have everything you need. Closest store is dollar general about 20 mins down the mountain or walmart 20 mins up. Did not have any problem or issues & was very pleased with my stay. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in

Long boring weekend

Property outside was very dirty. Wi-Fi didn’t work unable to watch tv. Inside of cabin was clean outside was very dirty all chairs outside was nasty dirty
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Listing accuracy
Need to remove the tattered / torn American flag from porch area. Replace it or not put one up at all. Couldn't figure out how to use tv. Other visitors had the same comment in visitor log book.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun Family Adventure

The house was very nice and met all of our needs. The fire pit was not in a good/safe location as it was difficult to get to and when we did the tank was empty of gas and we could not have a fire down there. The ceiling fan in the living room did not work or we could not figure out how to work it. The twin beds were so low that we had difficulty getting in and out of them so they may not be good for older guests, maybe children. the driveway was a challenge but we were able to get up it, if you drive a car it might prove to be difficult or impossible.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Would not go back.

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location was not as it was described. The “stream” was down a steep hill and didn’t even cover your toes. The living room ceiling fan was broken. The washing machine was broken. The bathroom hand soap was empty. There were 2 empty gas tanks left for us. Not even enough to cook on the grill and have a fire (fire pit is gas).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very Nice stay. Will rent from Yellow Rose again.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 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.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great Spot Away From Everyone

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: 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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nice and calm

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Classic feeling the only thing I would like would be if the deck was clean outside,it was full of leaves.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

More for Adults than children

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We booked this cabin specifically for the Wi-Fi for my kids. Wi-Fi was extremely slow to nonexistent. TV in the living room is a smart tv and because the Wi-Fi didn't work the tv wouldn't load. TV in the queen room didn't work at all and the tv upstairs was basically only for DVDs. Stove only one eye worked. Tried to cook on the others and both on the left side went up in flames because they were full of grease. Had not been cleaned. Both bathrooms shower heads need to be replaced. Cabin is not really for younger kids, mine were 6/7/9 and were bored, again to lack of Wi-Fi. Had to buy games. Some games there were missing pieces or just to old for the kids to learn to play. Overall we enjoyed but what I stated above needs to be addressed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Very Clean and Comfortable

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 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.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great secluded cabin for a small family!

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately 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: 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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lazy Bear Retreat

Great location, quiet, comfortable everything I look for when stating in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cute cabin

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: Cute, clean cabin. Great views to see wildlife. Would stay there again.
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Would not stay here again. would not use this company again

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property description was not accurate regarding the amenities. The agreement stated there would be high speed internet and satellite TV the cabin does not offer either. According to the agreement there is a disclosure for a hot tub, no hot tub seen therefore a call was made to the real estate office where they were provided the location and conformation number and the lady advised YES the location did have a hot tub. The Lazy Bear does not have a hot tub, on day one the firepit was out of gas (after hours) day two once again called the real estate company to advise this information, was informed it would be replaced that day, the tank was never replaced during the stay. An excessive amount of things did not work in the cabin and or was broke per the lady answering at the office they did not need to know this information. The power went out on day 1 there is no information on a power company to call only an emergency number for the real estate company. This was all around a bad experience with customer service and expected amenities.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

BEST PLACE TO STAY!!!!!!!

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: VERY NICE LOVED IT THANK YOU
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Lazy Bear Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: First night there had to call about no wifi or TV but the next night it was spotty but for days for no cell service. The Netflix wouldn’t change to anything. The upstairs toilet seat was loose so we had to use the down stairs. Not much water pressure and the hot water ran out. The pictures on the website showed a good view but we had absolutely none. It was very clean at least.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loft toilet seat loose, washing machine not spinning, no wifi or TV first night and never return phone call about issues
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We went for a girls weekend and were pleasantly pleased . We would definitely go back

The only that is could see being upgraded would be the internet and dish . We had a few problems with that . Overall we enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021