Bear Necessities

Your vacation time is important, shouldn't the place you stay reflect the same attitude?

The attitude of some people is to use the cheapest stuff they can find for the cabin...after all it is only a rental. We see things differently. We strive to equip our homes with some of the best quality furniture, bedding and audio video equipment we can buy...after all it is YOUR Vacation. Welcome to Smoky Mountain Time!

Bear Necessities was built in 2001. It is a custom arts-n-craft style Smoky Mountain Cabin located between Whittier and Dillsboro, North Carolina just off US 74. This lovely Smoky Mountain Cabin sits on 1.25 secluded acres atop a ridge at about 2,800 feet.  If you are looking for a Smoky Mountain Cabin with spectacular views of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, then look no further.  Bear Necessities is within a restricted Smoky mountain community with community maintained roads and easily accessed with a 2-wheel-drive vehicle throughout most of the year. Snow does occur here in the winter and an all wheel drive vehicle during a heavy snow would be beneficial.

Bear Necessities now features a spacuious KING sized bed in the master suite.

Inside, Bear Necessities features custom maple hardwood floors and window trim. Natural woods abound throughout the home. Bear Necessities is well appointed with fine bedding, unique cabin furniture from the converted whisky barrel bar stools to the pine log bear bed and beary local art. The sleeper sofa is a top of the line Flex Steel system with inflatable pillow top mattress.  Nearly every wall has a window taking advantage of the home's view. It is a 2 story home with full baths on each floor. The home also features a 26" Sony TV with Yamaha home theater equipment and Boston Acoustics speakers & the master Bear room now features a 27" high def LCD TV and dvd player with high satellite programming.

The first floor bath features a tub/shower combination while the second level bath features a walk in shower and jetted Jacuzzi tub with a large west facing picture window overlooking the Smoky Mountains. Both bedrooms are upstairs. The larger bedroom has a private covered, furnished balcony with excellent views, while the second bedroom has a secluded kids loft adjacent to it. Windows and skylights on the second floor offer spectacular views and warm nautral light into the home.

Outside Necessities

Outside, Bear Necessities offers a spectacular western view of the crest of Great Smoky Mountains National Park with Clingman's Dome filling the horizon. The main floor offers a spacious deck with a Hot Springs Spa, white cedar rocking chairs and patio furniture to enjoy the view and take in Smoky Mountain Time. Grill your fresh mountain trout, chicken or steak on the fine Brinkman grill with side fire box for smoking your food.

• Bear Necessities is equiped with KING bed, 1 full, and a new sleeper sofa by Flexsteel.  All the bedding is in excellent condition a was purchased in 2004. Off the second bedroom there is a child's alcove/loft. 
• Bear Necessities features a 5 seater - Tiger River Spa and a jetted tub in the upstairs bath for all your relaxing needs.
• We have provided a nice home theater system for Bear Necessities. It features a 27" Sony TV & VCR, Yamaha audio/DVD, Boston Audio and Dish Network Top 120 w/ locals.
• Bear Necessities offers a nice warm wood burning fire to relax and enjoy.
• The home features Central Heat & Air conditioning for those cold days and warm nights.
• The home offers a clothes washer and dryer.
• Bear Necessities features a fully equipped kitchen with everything you need to cook a fantastic meal. Serving for 12 and kids dishes, cups and bowls are there for your needs. Microwave oven, toaster and coffe maker are there for you. If you like to cook on an open flame, the Brinkman Grill with side fire box is ready for that fresh trout or steak.
• Bear Necessities is the place with a view. The home offers spacious decks and balconies with cedar furniture where you can take in Smoky Mountain Time!