The Perfect Getaway!
Our beautiful home in the NC mountains awaits you!
Welcome
Nestled among the mountainside, with breathtaking views, you are sure to love our home. With 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths and a queen sleeper sofa, it has plenty of room for a party of up to 6. The wrap around porch and area overlooking the mountainside with a fire pit is awaiting your arrival!
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About Us
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Welcome to the Lazy Bear Cottage! Privately nestled upon 2 acres with breathtaking, long-range mountain views, you will love your stay with us. Being less than 1 hour from Asheville, 30 minutes to whitewater rafting at the Nantahala Outdoor Center, 30 minutes to Cherokee, Maggie Valley or Bryson City and 15 minutes to quaint mountain towns such as Dillsboro, Sylva or Franklin this is the perfect spot for your Blue Ridge Mountain vacation!
Our Home
At the Lazy Bear Cottage, you will find all the amenities of your home. The wrap around porch and outdoor "hang out" spot with fire pit and lounge chairs awaits. With vaulted ceilings and tons of natural light, this home feels great to the soul! Fully stocked kitchen, Keurig coffee maker, luxurious linens, essential bathroom supplies, satellite TV, wifi, washer and dryer, grill, neighborhood park and stream to play in plus so much more!
Rates
Rates vary throughout the year. Use the "Book Now" button to pick your dates! Please PRESS HERE for more information.
Our Community
Jackson County is home to a lot of family friendly outdoor parks, trails, creeks and many public areas for everyone to enjoy. In addition to the Savannah Community Park at the base of our mountain, please check out the Jackson County Recreation Department site for more fun areas to explore!
Things To Do
Whitewater Rafting
Dillsboro and sylva
Whitewater Rafting
Only 30 minutes away! Welcome to Nantahala Rafting with Adventurous Fast Rivers where we are proud to be recommended #1 on Trip Advisor! As the finest company on the Nantahala River, our family owned & operated outfit has been specializing in whitewater rafting adventures for almost 40 years. While here, check out the NOC while you are there for good food and cold drinks!
Kayak and Tubing
Dillsboro and sylva
Whitewater Rafting
Only 10 minutes away! Welcome to Dillsboro River Company. We provide family-friendly whitewater rafting on the Tuckasegee River, just outside of Dillsboro, Sylva, and Bryson City, North Carolina. The Tuckasegee is the ideal river for first-time rafters, families with young children (minimum age limit is 4), and those who want more of a relaxing river trip with warmer water and the milder Class I & II rapids.
Dillsboro and sylva
Dillsboro and sylva
Dillsboro and sylva
Dillsboro, only 7 miles away and Sylva at 9 miles away are your two closest towns. Please check each location's website by clicking the links below for hours of operation and special event schedules! Our favorite restaurant, Foragers Canteen is the perfect spot for weekend breakfast, lunch or dinner! Quaint mountain villages await, with fantastic food at places like Boots Steakhouse for upscale indoor and outdoor dining or Speedy's Pizza, a WCU staple since 1973 . Go try the best BBQ in the mountains at Haywood Smokehouse, authentic Greek cuisine from Kostas or one of the newer restaurants in Dillsboro, the River and Rails Tavern. Try some craft beer at our local breweries Innovation (there are two locations, one in Dillsboro on the creek and one in Sylva on the creek which has fantastic pizza from Pie Times Pizza Co), Nantahala's Sylva Outpost, Balsam Falls Brewing Company or the Sylva Taproom for Lazy Hiker Brewing!
Franklin
Bryson City
Dillsboro and sylva
At only 11 miles away, Franklin is your "gem" in the sky. Enjoy, "pickin on the square" a 30+ year old tradition of free live music , food trucks and fun or try your luck at gem mining, and see what treasures you may find!
Bryson City
Bryson City
Bryson City
A short 23 mile ride to BC is definitely worth it! This "Small Town America" throw back is great to explore for its Main Street shops! Try Deep Creek tubing, a hit for everyone or come up for the Christmas season and ride the Polar Express on the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad! While in town don't forget to hit Soda Pops, an authentic 1950's style dairy bar for a sweet treat or Mountain Layers Brewing Company for a cold brew on their deck overlooking downtown and the river.
Cherokee
Bryson City
Bryson City
Cherokee, NC is home to the Museum of the Cherokee Indian where you can learn about there fascinating culture, dating back 11,000 years on North America! This town in home to Harrah's Cherokee Casino where you can press your luck gambling, enjoy concerts, shows, golf, events and the resort's spa!
Maggie Valley
Maggie Valley
Maggie Valley
An easy 37 mile trip and you will be in Maggie Valley! If you are a snow skiing enthusiast, this is the place to go. Visit the Cataloochee Ski Area to hit the slops for skiing, snow boarding or tubing! Hit Country Vittles for down home family style cooking!