Bear Necessities in Gated Smoky Mountain Retreat Community

Average Rating (Based on 905 Reviews)

Average Vacation Rental Rating (Based on 50 Reviews)

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Stayed 4 days ending September 2022

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very nice home

- Daniel D. from Palm Harbor, Fl recommends this vacation rental

Great Home

Stayed 12 days ending May 2022

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This home is equipped with anything and everything needed for comfort. Kitchen has every tool in the world! View is great, would be better if trees are trimmed.

- Cynthia D. from Naples, FL, Unknown

Wonderful Retreat

Stayed 7 days ending December 2021

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The house was in a great location in Maggie Valley> I will recommend this property to my family and friends. The house is vey spacious and has plenty of amnesties. We would have loved a hot tub on that amazing balcony, but everything else was just wonderful.

- Hilario F. from Hialeah, FL,

Girls Trip

Stayed 5 days ending August 2022

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My girlfriends and I had a wonderful stay at Bear Necessities cabin. Being from the Virginia Beach area, it was a great respite from the August heat. The cabin provided everything we needed and more. The only hiccup was the ceiling fan in one of the bedrooms upstairs had an issue that kept flipping the breaker. This room also had the wifi router and made it difficult to get in touch with the office but once we were able to let them know the maintenance crew came and fixed the problem enough to get the lights and wifi back on the next morning. The office staff were very nice and check in and check out was easy.

- JOANNE B. from Chesapeake, VA,

Family Vacation

Stayed 7 days ending June 2022

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Everything went as instructed for check in after hours and package had additional details for our stay. Directions were given to the rental and we only had one wrong turn off, which was the road signage confusion. Once we made it to the cabin, we had no other issues driving up or down. Fair warning going down, you’ll need to down shift your transmission to save your brake wear. It’s a really beautiful view going up and if you’re looking for being on top of a mountain this is the place. We only had one issue and that is the gas grill was empty. Once I made a call down to the office Gloria took care of having it delivered promptly. It’s a very we’ll furnished and beautiful home inside with great decor. It’s ideal for more than one family having privacy on each floor. Highly recommend and we’ll return again. Saw a lot of wildlife going and coming on the mountain. Close to any attractions you may want to visit. We went to Cherokee, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Also Fly Fished the Smokey Mountain National Park Streams. We saw Herds of Elk and one very big Black Bear over 350 pounds. Wonderful trip and very peaceful.

- Tomas S. from ,

Nature up close

Stayed 7 days ending June 2021

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Special experience in a tranquil, beautiful setting.

- Doug A. from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Bear Necessities

Stayed 14 days ending August 2021

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wonderful spotlessly clean

- Aaron B. from LUTZ, FL, US

Fall in the Mountains

Stayed 21 days ending November 2021

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Lovely house in a beautiful place. We rent 2 times a year. Beautiful view. Hope they trim trees before summer for even better view

- Jane M. from Woodville, Tx

Mountain Magic

Stayed 8 days ending October 2021

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Another terrific experience in the Smokies... very comfortable stay in our rental cabin in a spectacular setting. Private Android quiet community where I can relax and enjoy nature. Wonderful time.

- Doug A. from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Perfect family vacation

Stayed 7 days ending June 2021

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Bear Necessities was perfect for our family. Each family had plenty of room. Loved making S’Mores with the grandkids.

- Sharon D. from Panama City, FL,

Bear Necessities!!! :)

Stayed 7 days ending January 2022

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Our experience was great and I would recommend this cabin to anyone!! The only item that stood out to us was the fireplace downstairs was not working, but other then that, it was a very comfortable place!!!

- Michael S. from Summerville, South Carolina,

A Sibling Reunioin

Stayed 3 days ending September 2021

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We planned for over a year to have our 4 siblings and spouses meet and talk about our parents and childhood. We love the mountains and loved the home. It was comfortable and well appointed. It has good beds, a very important feature. We enjoyed our stay and accomplished our goals. We were a little disappointed in the lack of view since it was so high up but really enjoyed the home.

- DIANE C. from Hixson, TN,

Great vacation getaway

Stayed 5 days ending October 2021

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This is a beautiful cabin with everything that you will need for a great vacation. The property is well taken care of and was very clean when we arrived. It has a nice view off the balcony and we enjoyed the cozy screened in porch with the fire table. We didn’t do much cooking but it has the best stocked kitchen we have seen in our many visits. We would definitely recommend Bear Necessities and would rent it again for our next visit.

- Anonymous from Hampshire, IL,

Mountain Beauty

Stayed 7 days ending June 2019

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Another wonderful time in an exceptional cabin. No worries about being comfortable. Great kitchen set up, plenty of space and fantastic view. A home away from home..

- Doug A. from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Review

Stayed 3 days ending September 2019

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Great

- Anonymous from Birmingham, AL

snow vacation

Stayed 3 days ending December 2018

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Property management and Nathan the snow plow driver were a great help to us. Looked in on us after the snow storm of Dec. 10-18 hit. Nathan helped us off the mountain. Thanks to a GREAT staff, management,

- Jodie C. from Gilbert, SC

Great place to get away

Stayed 4 days ending May 2019

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This is a well appointed house in a great location to get away. Beautiful view of the mountains from the back porch. Loved listening to the wild turkeys talking to each other and the babbling creek. We really enjoyed the screened-in porch with fire pit. There's plenty of room for a large group and the kitchen has everything you would need and then some.The road to the cabin is well maintained, but steep and curvy in some spots. I wouldn't want to drive it in the winter. It takes about 10 - 15 minutes to get to the cabin from the main road.

- Anonymous from Lucas, TX, US

Bear necessities

Stayed 3 days ending August 2019

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Very nice home with excellent accessories.

- Tuck C. from Raleigh, NC

Stay at Bear Necessities

Stayed 3 days ending August 2019

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We enjoyed our stay at this home.

- Kathryn K. from Ocean Isle Beach, NC,

Family Vacation

Stayed 5 days ending October 2020

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Great, clean cabin high in the mountain tops! There is a LONG hike up the mountain before you get to the property (even though it’s only roughly 2 miles). I recommend the first time going up to be in the daylight because it can be very confusing. Also, type in the address into your gps (we used phones) at the bottom of the mountain because you may lose service halfway up. Thank goodness for WiFi and iMessages, because service was hit or miss. Otherwise the property itself was very accommodating for 10 people (baby included). We would love to go back one day!!!

- Heather H. from Dudley, NC, US

Good Place to Get Away!!!

Stayed 7 days ending June 2020

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Our stay at Bear Necessities was fantastic. It had all the modern amenities in a secluded mountain cabin. On a few of the days , the weather was cool and rainy, but the screened porch with a gas fire pit allowed for a great spot to watch the storm over the mountains. The kitchen was modern with great appliances and we enjoyed playing pool and throwing darts. We were a little disappointed that the ping pong table was broken. The cabin is close to both Maggie Valley and Waynesville as well as some great hiking trails. We would absolutely stay here again!!

- Jeff B. from Sterling Heights, MI, US

A lot more than just the Bear necessities!

Stayed 3 days ending August 2020

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As we began our ascent, we could already feel this was going to be something special. Along this winding road we decided to roll down the window to get some of the freshest air we have had in a long time. Then we heard the sound of the stream with numerous little waterfalls, lending even more to this already great start. Once we arrived to this awesome house, it was like finding the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Everything was perfect and my daughter and I made some lifelong memories.

- Bradford H. from Fort Myers, FL, Unknown

Great house!

Stayed 5 days ending July 2020

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Lovely spacious home with a view of the mountains and golf course to the north. Well equipped kitchen, plenty of seating, and one of those fancy toilets in the master bath! Wonderful play space downstairs with pool table, darts, game table, TVs. Comfortable and clean.

- Rebecca G. from Chesapeake, VA

Fall Getaway

Stayed 3 days ending November 2020

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We had a great time in Maggie Valley. Bear Necessities is all you could ask for in a mountain retreat. The cabin is well equipped with everything you nee. The view is amazing. We loved the outside fire place. The road up is a little tricky. Lots of hair pin turns and steep in places. But after a couple time up and down we had no problems. Fantastic place to stay. We will be back!

- Donna M. from DARLINGTON, SC, US

Great time at Bear Necessities!

Stayed 3 days ending March 2021

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Bear Necessities is a great cabin up in the mountains. We stayed for three nights and thoroughly enjoyed time with family. The cabin was beautiful and nicely decorated, and the kitchen had everything we needed. We didn’t have any propane but we called the after-hours number and we had propane within two hours. Great service! Thank you for allowing us to stay in this wonderful cabin retreat in the mountains!!
Linda
Strasburg, VA
March 2021

- Linda B. from STRASBURG, VA, US

The perfect retreat!!

Stayed 3 days ending May 2016

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This cabin was more than what we had expected. It had everything any guy could want. Man cave, pool table, ping pong table, and so much space. It truly was a retreat that was much needed. I would get this cabin again.

- Jose H. from Asheboro, NC

Bear Necessities

Stayed 7 days ending June 2016

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We had a wonderful time @ Bear Necessities. It is a beautiful home with a wonderful view of the mountains. We really enjoyed the fire pit every night. It was so peaceful !!

- Anonymous from Davidson, NC

Comfort and Quality in the Mountains

Stayed 7 days ending June 2016

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Excellent house, fully ready to enjoy. Comfortable, private, spectacular view. Great value.

- Doug A. from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

beautiful home

Stayed 5 days ending July 2016

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This home had all the extras and was very comfortable for 6 adults, one child. Everything was high quality, from the appliances to the linens. The view was gorgeous. We are from the coast, so the roads were something to get used to. Easy ride to Cherokee, Asheville, and hiking/waterfalls. Enjoyed our vacation!

- Susan R. from Winterville, NC

Perfection!

Stayed 3 days ending December 2016

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We stayed at Bear Necessaties for a family vacation (6 adults and 3 children). The house was absolutely perfect. Plenty of room. High-end appliances, comfortable beds and great showers. The views were gorgeous and we loved the screened in porch and fire pit. The kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, utensils and anything else you would need. The bottom floor was perfect for the kids--pool table, plenty of room and a bedroom with 2 twin beds. My only complaint is the lack of insulation between the bedrooms upstairs. My parents noted they could hear us above them too. But that was minor compared to all the positives of the cabin.
The cabin is about 10-15 drive up from the rental office and about 10-20 minutes from any type of grocery store. So there is no quick run to the store. There is a park on the premise and my children and niece loved it. Great place for a family vacation. If we head this way again, we'd stay here.

- Jessica M. from Suffolk, VA

Spectacular place!

Stayed 7 days ending October 2017

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High quality, fully equipped and comfortable...

- Doug A. from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Bear Necessities

Stayed 3 days ending October 2016

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Traveled with two other couples. Had a lovely time. Well-equipped kitchen. Clean. comfortable. We especially enjoyed the fire table on the back porch. We would recommend Bear Necessities again.

- Anonymous from Birmingham, AL

Bear necessities cabin

Stayed 3 days ending November 2016

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Very nice overall. Well kept inside and out. Plenty of room for a group.

- Winter B. from Gold Hill, NC

Family Vacation

Stayed 7 days ending August 2017

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The rental was the great. We have rented a lot of cabins but this was the nicest we have ever stayed in. The cabin was nicely furnished. Everything in this cabin was high quality. The kitchen was furnished with everything we needed to prepare meals. Everyone had plenty of room and lots to do in this cabin. My husband, son and son n law had some late night pool tournaments. The men claimed the down stairs area and called it the man cave. I would highly recommend this cabin. Also there are many things to do within an hours drive from this cabin. We did the Biltmore Estate, Smokey Mountain National Park, Bryson City, Cataloochee, Grand Father Mountain, Linville Cavers, etc.

- Anonymous from Ruskin, FL

A Relaxing Vacation

Stayed 7 days ending July 2017

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Arrived at the office on Saturday afternoon, picked up the packet with instructions and keys. Followed the directions to the cabin (with no difficulty).

- Anonymous from Cocoa, Florida

Graduation Celebration

Stayed 7 days ending May 2017

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The cabin was so perfect. VERY well equipped and maintained. It was spotless! We had a great experience. Highly recommend to anyone!

- randy c. from Tampa, FL

Family Reunion

Stayed 3 days ending August 2017

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We had an excellent time and the view was great. Loved being on the porch. I was surprised there were not the basic supplies needed for 10 people. Not enough or no extra dishwasher soap, toilet paper, shampoo or conditioner, no extra towels, no bedding for roll away .

- Anonymous from The Villages, FL

bear necessities

Stayed 3 days ending September 2017

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Great

- Ted S. from Ocala, FL

Bear Necessities

Stayed 7 days ending September 2017

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OUTSTANDING and very delightful. We loved the place and plan to book again.

- Geri-Anne S. from ,

Mountain Glory

Stayed 7 days ending October 2018

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Fantastic house with awesome view....

- Doug A. from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Golf weekend

Stayed 3 days ending August 2017

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We came to Maggie Valley for golf. Four separate bedrooms was ideal for 4 golfers. House was perfect.
Great screened porch with gas fire pit was very relaxing. Pool table room was actually big enough to play pool. 3 separate A/C zones. The owners have thought of everything!

- Sid C. from Murrells Inlet, SC

Morgan Family Smokey Mountain Vacation 2017

Stayed 7 days ending November 2017

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This was our second stay in two years at Bear Necessities. We went to Gatlinburg one day and Grandfather Mountain another day which was everyone’s favorite. We missed Joeys Pancake house closing but enjoyed Legends very much.

- Monty M. from Orlando, FL

family getaway

Stayed 6 days ending May 2018

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very peaceful, we had a great time , the home is very nice and the porches are great places to gather thoughts and just relax

- stanley s. from lexington, south carolina

Beautiful fall stay

Stayed 4 days ending October 2018

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Four high school buddies and their wives, class 1965, had a great stay in the Bear Necessities.
Great house, plenty of room and accommodation, reasonable as well.

- Tony R. from Savannah, Ga

Bear Necessities was wonderful!

Stayed 5 days ending July 2018

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We were in Maggie Valley for a family reunion and we couldn't have found a better house! 4 couples and all loved it! Just beautiful! It was great to be able to sit on the screened in porch and enjoy a fire in July! Quite a treat for people from Texas and Mississippi! Coffee in the morning on the porch with the beautiful view was so nice! The house was clean, furnished beautifully, and had everything we needed and more! The only thing we had an issue with was maneuvering the windy mountain roads to the house after dark. Quite challenging! Thankfully we only had to deal with that 2 of the 5 nights we were there. We highly recommend Bear Necessities!

- BARBARA G. from Bay Saint Louis, MS

A Perfect Stay

Stayed 7 days ending August 2018

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This home was perfect! Nestled away atop a beautiful mountain with great views and freshly paved road that led to it. The home was well set up and prepared for any weather we encountered with pool, cards, ping pong, etc. The cookware and furnishings made us feel like our money was well spent. The owners did a great job on the home outdoor space that is both screened in and open. Would definitely recommend and will stay here again in the future.

- Aaron J. from Marshville, NC, US

Best house EVER!!!

Stayed 3 days ending October 2018

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Wow!!! This house has everything you need. We have stayed in a lot of houses in Maggie for about 25 years and this by far is the best! I brought a griddle with me to make pancakes. They have one! Crock Pot, they have one! Even a Kitchen Aide mixer! Plenty of room for people to eat dinner, sit in the living room and lots or room in the game room down stairs. Just be aware there might not be cell signal. We have AT&T and could only text. But if you have WiFi calling on your phone that worked. There is a house phone too. Overall this house is the best. We would love to stay here again.

- Debbie J. from Jacksonville, FL,

4 day

Stayed 4 days ending June 2018

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house was great, Takes time to get up and down mountain

- Thomas C. from Clarksburg, MD

Bear Necessities has way more then just the necessities

Stayed 4 days ending July 2018

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Extremely nice cabin. We loved the screen porch especially. Well equipped and everything you need and more.

- Dawn D. from Mooresville, NC

Excellent Stay

Stayed 5 days ending August 2018

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We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Amenities were great. The rental office people were very helpful.

- Rajgopal R. from Cary, NC