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Dancing Bears Cabin | Breathtaking Sunrise Mountain Views!

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Outdoor dining
Aerial view
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6135 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Old Fort, North Carolina
  • Lake Lure Flowering Bridge
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Lake Lure
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Lake Lure Beach and Water Park
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the area

Old Fort

Located in Old Fort, this cabin is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Waterfall Park and Mountain Gateway Museum. .This cabin is 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Chimney Rock State Park and 8.2 mi (13.3 km) from Old Fort Monument.
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What's nearby

  • Catawba Falls - 19 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Lake Lure Flowering Bridge - 24 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Lake Lure - 29 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Chimney Rock State Park - 36 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Lake Lure Beach and Water Park - 49 min drive - 28.2 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rumbling Bald Resort on Lake Lure - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Hillman Beer - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Legends on the Lake - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪The Gardens - ‬28 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.

Dancing Bears Cabin | Breathtaking Sunrise Mountain Views!

Recharge with breathtaking views from the back deck of Dancing Bears Cabin, nestled on a tranquil and spacious 6-acre property in the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains. Wake up to stunning sunrises over rolling peaks, as this mountainside log cabin reveals a new horizon masterpiece with each season. Located within Gateway Mountain, a 3,000-acre nature preserve and gated community, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath log cabin is perfect for family gatherings, friend reunions, or a romantic getaway.

Spend your evenings roasting s'mores over the fire pit (wood included) under a starlit sky, or cozy up inside by the crackling fireplace. Fire up the charcoal grill for a delicious barbecue and dine al fresco with the mountains as your backdrop. Explore the natural beauty of Gateway Mountain, with two pristine lakes, a trout pond for catch-and-release fishing (no license required), a picturesque waterfall park, hiking trails, picnic areas, and abundant wildlife. Indoors, enjoy games, music, and movies via DVDs and an extensive satellite channel selection. Work remotely with ease using the fast Starlink Wi-Fi and dedicated workstation. The fully-stocked kitchen and local artwork will make you feel right at home.

For nearby adventures, Dancing Bears Cabin is conveniently located close to Gateway Mountain's main entrance, just 10 minutes off I-40. Western North Carolina's top attractions are within easy reach: Black Mountain, Asheville, and the Blue Ridge Parkway are a short 30 to 45-minute drive, while Lake Lure and Chimney Rock are just 30 minutes away.

Experience the unique charm of this custom log cabin, constructed entirely from natural materials, with no sheetrock, paint, or carpet. Your perfect mountain retreat awaits at Dancing Bears Cabin!

Please note: During the colder winter months (from December through March), icy and/or snowy road conditions and delayed snow plow operations are possible within the development. We strongly recommend AWD or 4WD vehicles and travel insurance throughout the year, but especially for those staying in the Gateway Mountain development during the winter months.

No parking is allowed on roadways or at gate entrances. No RVs, boat trailers, camping trailers, or trailers of any kind are permitted in the Gateway Mountain Community. The driveway is steep but paved, and plenty of parking is available at the cabin.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free cabin features hiking/biking trails nearby and mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Greybeard Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,450 square feet

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and 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

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Dancing Bears Cabin | Breathtaking Sunrise Mountain Views! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bert M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter getaway

This year we decided to go to North Carolina al for our Yearly winter vacation..We found Dancing Bears and were not disappointed, it was just as advertised, away from it all but not too far ..The management team was great and was there to answer any questions we had.Would definitely go back and would recommend it for anyone thinking of taking a trip to the area
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness

The little things matter

The house was beautiful but not up to the normal level we always find with Verbo properties. It was the small things we found annoying and not renter friendly. No ice maker or even ice trays, no fitted sheets- which made our sleeping experiences horrible!, the paper products were very substandard so much that we went to town and bought our own toilet paper and paper towels, along with an 8.00 bag of ice! It would have been nice to have had a few comfortable chairs by the fire pit too. And the popcorn left for us was stale and out of date! Where were the coffee filters? Again, it’s the little things that matter and make for a positive experience!Not sure we’ll ever rent a Greybeard property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Bridgette H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dancing Bears - Old Fort

The cabin was great! It was a little remote but was easy to access. Beautiful views, quiet evenings and mornings with just the occasional noise of cars leaving the community. Initially the entry code did not work. It took several tries and about 10 minutes and suddenly the lock took the code and everything was fine. The town of Old Fort was cute but was very small and really had only one restaurant for dinner, Hillman Beer! It was fabulous! We brought our own hummingbird feeder and they found it quickly. We enjoyed watching them come while sitting in the deck. We were sure to bring it in whenever we left the cabin so it didn’t entice the bears and other wildlife to venture close to the cabin. The towns of Marion and Black Mountain were very close and both had cute shops and good restaurants. As long as you don’t mind curvy mountain roads and having a lot of piece and quiet, you’ll enjoy your stay at this cabin!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dancing Bear

Impressive views and quiet, exactly what we were wanting to experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MJ T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice cabin getaway

Nice cabin, private, clean, gorgeous view! Property manager very responsive and helpful. Waterfalls in development beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dancing Bears Cabin

Compact but perfect for our family of five, beautiful setting with long range Mountain views - and we actually saw 2 bears entering the woods beyond the fence next to the property, they were not dancing but seemed very content!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular View

All good, great place that exceeded the pictures on the website. Well equipped kitchen & rest of the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Memories made at Dancing Bears Cabin

We took our two grandchildren for the weekend and had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time in the mountains!

We fully enjoyed our time at Dancing Bear Cabin. Very nice cabin and conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Labor Day retreat

Great time at Dancing Bears cabin in Old Fort NC. Location and cabin were perfect for our long weekend. The cabin is spacious and well appointed. Not recommended if icy roads could be a factor due to driveway slope. But views are spectacular and we even saw a black bear across the fence!! Recommended for all.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

ada b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view

A lot of instructions at check-in but it’s understandable because it’s in a beautiful and quiet gated community. The house is neat and has great decor but housekeeping could do a better job cleaning toilets and making sure the sheets are clean, considering the cleaning fee. It has a lot of beds and can accommodate a very big family. There are very little essentials provided. You have to go to the nearby grocery store to buy dish soap, toilet paper, paper towels, garbage bags, etc. if you don’t bring it with you. Other than that you have pretty much anything you need. You also can’t leave any trash outside because of wildlife. We stayed several nights and had to go to the community dumpsters to dump our trash and still left more trash than we would’ve liked at checkout. Also the driveway is super steep and you can’t tell from the pictures. The only downside for us, a family with children, was that there wasn’t any outdoor space where the kids could play freely, the landscape is reduced because it’s so high up on the mountain and the only flat space led to the dangerously steep driveway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Mountain Getaway

We loved our stay at Dancing Bear Cabin. The neighborhood of Gateway Mountain gives you privacy and spectacular views. Location was convenient to explore several popular destinations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Whitney D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

We had a great time at the Dancing Bears cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terry J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Place

Enjoyed Home
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Nathen H.

Cozy, sleeps large family comfortably

Overall, the cabin is very cozy, has a spectacular view at top of mountain and sleeps a large family comfortably. Lots of beds and options for kids to sleep. There is a fireplace outside perfect for making s’mores! While the cabin has everything you need, there is some TLC needed for sure. Kitchen could use sprucing up with updated tools and items, bedding/sheets and towels could also use an overhaul. I think the property could use a significant deep clean with some extra care in areas like bathrooms that may have been sitting for some time. Otherwise, everything was simple and easy to use, our family had a nice vacation, it is relatively close to Black Mountain, but a bit far out from Asheville.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Well appointed, large, private

Dancing Bears cabin is a wonderful place to stay. So quiet, beautifully appointed and equipped, and pride of ownership evident. Very relaxing and welcoming, with lots of items to make you comfortable. Overall, fantastic! Only negatives are the nasty steep driveway (although paved); and geriatric, near-death washing machine in need of replacing. But those are minor (or fixable) imperfections in a truly wonderful, spacious place to stay with an awesome waterfall in a private, gated community. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for a 4-person family

Loved this property! We were unsure of 2 things when we booked: 1) Is this private? 2) Does it have nice mountain views? The answer to both: YES!! This property was great! Perfect place for our 4-person family. 100% private. You can't see another house or even the road. Well equipped, really nice great room. The back porch and view were incredible. There's even a great place to keep your bikes and keep them dry.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Phillip M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for a family stay!

Great place for a family stay! Definitely check out the waterfall park within Gateway. Amazing! Ample space for our small family. The only constructive feedback is related to the charcoal grills, which are in need of repair. Overall great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alex T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great views

Overall our stay was great. We felt the list of instructions/chores we had to complete before leaving was a little much (especially since they charge a large cleaning fee) but the house was nice and had beautiful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect views, perfect location

The cabin was well maintained and clean. Only 10 minutes from Old Fort and we were within 30 minutes of everything on our vacation agenda...Chimney Rock, Black Mountain, Catawba Falls, horse back riding, and of course more hiking (definitely check out Montreat’s 2 mile hike to the top of Lookout)!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C., Raleigh, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing disconnect

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cabin was clean and spacious. The community was quiet and just far enough off the main beat that we could disconnect and regroup but not too far for us to ride out and access recreational activities. We even got snow which was the icing on the cake. We would like to come back when it's warmer and we can get out and do more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views and relaxing home

We loved our time at Dancing Bears Cabin. We thoroughly enjoyed the home, the location and the view! Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us!

10/10 Excellent

Alexander T., Staten Island

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome New Year celebration!

Our overall experience was great, everyone enjoyed the stay and didn't want to leave. The property was spacious, clean, and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Location

We truly enjoyed our stay at Dancing Bears. Waking up to gorgeous sunrises looking over the mountains while sipping coffee was the best. Beds were comfortable, the cabin was roomy and clean and had everything we needed. The waterfalls in the neighborhood were gorgeous. We would love to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Vacation!

We had a wonderful time staying at the Dancing Bears Cabin! Everything was clean and comfortable. The property was exactly as described and we loved the location and views. I would definitely recommend this property to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020