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: We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Dancing Bear in Smoky Mountain Retreat. The house was immaculate upon arrival and has a lovely setting. The bedrooms and kitchen were just perfect. The views were spectacular and the outdoor fireplace led to hours of conversations. What a relaxing, pleasant experience!We enjoyed dining at Boojum's and Beach Mountain in Waynesville. We also took a midnight hike up Black Balsam to get a 360-degree view of the stars. Unforgettable!

Spent four nights with our teens and dog for spring break. Hiked great smokies, blue ridge parkway, walked the lake junalaska (adorable area), ate in waynesville. Had a really great time bonding as a family; we were sad to leave ! Positives: view is great. You are a little set back with some trees in front of the hour but the views are lovely. Hot tub and fire pit set up are great. Stocked kitchen. Cozy and comfortable. Drive up mountain is intimidating first time but it’s paved and totally doable! Things we would change: the bear theme is taken to the next level. There were many items like stuffed animals bears all over the house that just leave the impression of being dust collectors. partly this is just person taste though. Also, given the amazing location on top of the mountain, the house is not build to maximize the view. It is generally dark as the deck is covered and the windows are better on the second level. Couldn’t see much from the kitchen and main downstairs family area. The deck is where you need to be to enjoy the views The pictures are very accurate.

The owners have gone to great lengths to create a home away from home. This place was gorgeous and yet comfortable. It sincerely felt like walking into 'home'. The decorative bear details were throughout and such fun to note each one. We are a cooking family and this home's kitchen was fully stocked! There was nothing we didn't have. It was wonderful! We are also avid readers and there was an area upstairs perfectly suited for reading in comfort. The view was breathtaking...the sunsets...oh my! Bird feeders hanging from the deck with bird seed available so we could enjoy the sweet birds. There was firewood and kindling for the fabulous outdoor fireplace which we thoroughly enjoyed! The grill was cook ready with a full gas tank. All in all, we had the most amazing family time from cooking together in the kitchen to playing games around the coffee table with a fire glowing in the fireplace, to soaking in the hot tub on the brisk evenings with a fire crackling nearby and then sitting out around the fire other evenings just chatting and sharing each other's space. Theses owners didn't miss a detail. We fell in love with this place and have promised to return! Thank you so much for the opportunity to enjoy this lovely place. Many sweet memories were made that we will treasure for years to come. Until next time....The Volpe Clan

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was very comfortable and well stocked. We loved sitting on the balcony watching the birds come to the 2 feeders as well as sitting in the hot tub which was heated the whole time we were there. The driveway was very steep and I would not drive it but my friends were able to but it was a process. We would also have liked to have more lighting in the dining room, it was very hard to see our puzzle. Overall it was a great stay but I think next time I would try to find a place with more trails and walkability from the house. Also there is a bin marked recycle in the kitchen but there is nowhere to drop it off, this was confusing. The laundry is located in one of the bedrooms so I felt bad having to go into that room and disturb my friend.

Checking into our cabin was a breeze. The cabin was beautiful. All bedrooms were on separate floors with on suite bathrooms, which gave each couple complete privacy. The view was absolutely breathtaking. We cooked breakfast every morning and the kitchen was well stocked with utensils. I would definitely stay here again.

My family and I travel every year to the surrounding area & by far this is one of my favorite cabins. It is the first time I have considered going back to the same property again. Super clean & amazing view. Plenty of room & pet friendly. Thanks for a wonderful stay for my family. Looking forward to our next trip!

Great home with great views. The pictures do not do it justice. The outdoor fireplace and hot tub are awesome. Our kids loved the giant playground, playhouse and streams at the bottom of the mountain when you enter the community. Excellent.

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: This was our second stay at Dancing Bear and it was wonderful. The Staff was very helpful and took care of all of our needs and request. We will be back.

It was awesome 10/10 recommend to anyone that's looking for a place in the mountains!!

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: It was an amazing stay. The place was very clean and well maintained. The view was perfect and there was plenty of space. If you want to feel like you are staying outside of town but still close by this is a great place.

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: Our family gathering is always special here. Beautiful cabins, all the amenities you need, relaxing get away with gorgeous fall colors !

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: loved the home , adored the mountains

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: It was awesome!!! This was the second time we have stayed at Dancing Bear and we love it. It was clean and comfortable...we LOVE the outdoor fireplace!

We enjoyed the outside fireplace every chance we got! The views were spectacular. The inside was very comfortable and we enjoyed the gas fireplace as well. The house was perfect for our needs and we definitely recommend it!

Great location and tons of space

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Lovely log cabin with plenty of space for the 5 of us and 2 dogs. Love the decks and that there is a gat for the dogs to roam freely. Fireplace is amazing! House had everything we needed. Be ready for a steep driveway. Only downfall was very little potty spots for the pups.

Beautiful house but needs improvement on housekeeping. Carpets must be better cleaned.

Cool location tucked back in the hills. The view from the porch was beautiful, and the nice rooms, kitchen, and hot tub made for a good vacation. I’d rent it again.

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:We chose this property solely on the pics of the outdoor space. It was 100 times better than the pictures. We spent 4 nights there and spent about 8 hours a day outside enjoying the view of the mountains and burned a 1/4 cord of wood in the beautiful fireplace. Highly recommend! PS the inside was equally amazing.

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: We chose this property solely on the pics of the outdoor space. It was 100 times better than the pictures. We spent 4 nights there and spent about 8 hours a day outside enjoying the view of the mountains and burned a 1/4 cord of wood in the beautiful fireplace. Highly recommend! PS the inside was equally amazing.

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:FANTASTIC!Great place, wonderful time!

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: FANTASTIC!
Great place, wonderful time!

Kithen amenities perfect. Bathrooms clean. Living areas more than enough for 10, we had 4. Beds comfortable. Outside hot tub and fireplace amazing. Very quiet top of the mountain. Driveway steep but manageable. Views beyond compare. It's definitely a 10 out of 10.

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: This cabin was very charming! The outdoor fireplace, hot tub, and views were great. It was a good match for our large family of multi age kids (1yr-24). Beware that if it snows, the roads are far up and curvy (a major challenge in some cars, but a company did come and salt and plow, so you won’t be stuck long). Also, if you have babies who cry through the night, not a great sound barrier between the rooms. But very clean! Great ambience! Helpful staff!!

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:This cabin was very charming! The outdoor fireplace, hot tub, and views were great. It was a good match for our large family of multi age kids (1yr-24). Beware that if it snows, the roads are far up and curvy (a major challenge in some cars, but a company did come and salt and plow, so you won’t be stuck long). Also, if you have babies who cry through the night, not a great sound barrier between the rooms. But very clean! Great ambience! Helpful staff!!

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: It was relaxing the home was outstanding. We loving staying at home within the Gated Smoky Mountain Retreat and will make this area our annual vacation spot!!! I can't tell you enough about how wonderful it was!!!

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: Wonderful week creating great memories with the grandchildren.

My family and I loved our time at Dancing Bear. It was very clean and we loved all of the touches that made us feel at home! We especially enjoyed the deck! We spent most of our days in the Smoky Mountains. It was a bit of a drive, but we loved coming back to relax on the deck and enjoyed the fireplace and the hot tub. There was plenty of room for us and we had everything we needed for the week.

We really enjoyed our stay. The house is well designed for a family gathering - all the bedrooms and bathrooms were private with a nice, open kitchen/dining room/living room to hang out together in. The hot tub and outdoor fireplace were thoroughly enjoyed - we suggest you have the firewood delivered. The kitchen was very well stocked - I think the only thing missing was a tablespoon measure... and bring Tupperware or plastic bags - but that’s it - everything else was waiting for us. The house seemed bigger and more well laid out than the pictures show. Great location - very steep hills getting to the house but our SUV handled them fine. We’d all stay here again.

Beautiful cabin just the right size for our family.. We enjoyed the lovely view and outside fireplace after we conquered those 6 switchbacks!

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: We enjoyed our stay at Dancing Bear Lodge. The location is convenient to downtown Maggie Valley and minutes from Waynesville, the Blue Ridge Parkway and Smokey Mountain National Park. The cabin was clean and looks better than advertised. The view overlooking Maggie Valley was great during the day and even better at night. I called the office to get a high chair and safety gates when our daughter and granddaughter joined us at the cabin. The host was extremely helpful and we had both items before my daughter and granddaughter arrived. I have rented cabins in this area for over 20 years, this cabin is definitely one of the nicest we have stayed in and we are looking forward to a return trip in the spring. Thanks for letting my family enjoy your wonderful property.

The property was beautiful! The cabin is situated in a position that provides privacy and seclusion, while just minutes away from downtown Maggie Valley. The cabin was clean and comfortable, it has plenty of kitchen appliances and cookware to make cooking easy and with a great view. The upstairs bedrooms view of the valley below was extremely picturesque. We didn't want to leave the cabin the whole week we were there. We can't wait to go back again next spring and fall.