Bear Pause cabin, ideally located between Blowing Rock and Boone!

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Home is accessed via 30+ steps from parking area.

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

Hot Tub
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
Kitchen
Outdoor Space

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Blowing Rock, NC

Appalachian Ski Mtn.
‪1 min walk‬
Tweetsie Railroad
‪7 min drive‬
The Blowing Rock
‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Centrally located between Boone and Blowing Rock, Bear Pause Cabin is perfect for all seasons! Bear Pause is a 3 bedroom/2 bathroom log cabin that will accommodate 9 people. On the main level there is an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, two bedrooms, bathroom, and eat in kitchen. Enjoy the wood burning fireplace while watching a movie or while cooking in the fully equipped kitchen. On the main level there are 2 bedrooms, one with a queen bed and the other bedroom with 1 twin over twin bunk and 1 twin over full bunk. The master suite is upstairs with an electric fireplace and a private newly remodeled bathroom. Some of the other features for this home include: Central heat and A/C, bamboo flooring in living room, open floor plan, wood burning fireplace, gas grill on upper deck, hot tub on lower deck and beautiful mountain views! Ski Mountain Cabin is located within walking distance of Appalachian Ski Mountain, 2 miles from Tanger Outlets, 3.5 miles from Tweetsie Railroad, and 2 miles from Blue Ridge Parkway entrance. So after a long day of hiking, skiing, shopping, and sightseeing, come back to Bear Pause and take advantage of the mountain views while relaxing in the hot tub or having a glass of wine on the upper deck.
****** Bear Pause Cabin is accessed via 30+ exterior steps. See image for details.

Property manager

Dayna Dunkle

Languages

English

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Hot Tub

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Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Parking available

Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

About the neighborhood

Blowing Rock

Located in Blowing Rock, this cabin is in the mountains. Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Grandfather Mountain. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Blowing Rock Auditorium or Holmes Convocation Center.

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Blowing Rock, NC

What's nearby

Appalachian Ski Mtn. - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Mystery Hill - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
Tweetsie Railroad - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
Appalachian State University - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
The Blowing Rock - 10 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min drive
‪Cookout - ‬8 min drive
‪Come Back Shack - ‬8 min drive
‪Pepper's Restaurant and Bar - ‬9 min drive
‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Pause cabin, ideally located between Blowing Rock and Boone! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bear Pause cabin, ideally located between Blowing Rock and Boone!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Pause cabin, ideally located between Blowing Rock and Boone!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bear Pause cabin, ideally located between Blowing Rock and Boone! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Appalachian Ski Mtn. and Moses H. Cone Memorial Park. Hayes Performing Arts Center is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Richard E.

Apr 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Weekend

We came up to visit our Daughter at App State for her Birthday. The cabin is in a great location right between Boone and Blowing Rock. We enjoyed the hot tub and the back deck. The cabin was very cozy.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin F.

Feb 3, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location at App Mountain

Our Girl Scout troop enjoyed our stay at this property. So close to the mountain for skiing. We enjoyed the hot tub, fire place, and the bunk room so that the girls could all bunk together as a group.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria T.

Jan 7, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience

We loved the house! Very cozy and comfortable! We will love to rent it again for a longer stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanda S.

Oct 22, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Weekend for Stay

The Bear Pause is a wonderful cabin. My best friend and I were able to have a great relaxing time to just sit and reminisce. The hot tub was perfect and I would recommend this cabin to everyone. Can’t wait to book it again for my family.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

kevin h.

Dec 18, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great Thanksgiving

We had an awesome vacation this past Thanksgiving, The cabin was a ton of fun. It was super clean and cozy, and a great layout for a family. The cabin was well stocked, and while the kitchen is small, we were able to cook our entire traditional Thanksgiving feast. And lastly, the views are amazing!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brittany P.

Oct 30, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little get away

The property owner Dayna was truly a wonderful host. She made it very easy to check in and kept all lines of communication open. This was a special trip because I asked my partner of 5 and a half years to marry me and we were accommodated perfectly! I recommend this property to anyone who needs a nice little get away with a great view a wonderful property owner. THANKS AGAIN DAYNA!!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Dec 27, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay at Bear Pause

Our booking crossed two owners as the property changed hands during our reservation and both owners, previous and new, couldn't of been nicer to work with. The cabin is in a perfect location if you are skiing App Mtn - walking distance to the entrance which allowed us to do lunch and dinner at the cabin between ski runs - and close to other town attractions including Blowing Rock, Sugar/Beech Mtn, and shopping. The cabin is nicely equipped and decorated (extra special touches for Christmas) and had everything we needed for a family ski trip getaway. Communication with the owner was easy, pleasant, and quick and we will definitely be back for our next trip to Blowing Rock! Thank you for sharing your home with us - we had a lovely stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kendra K.

Sep 21, 2017

Wonderful!

We had a wonderful time! The home is comfortable, clean, and well furnished. The little touches, like the hot tub with raised seating around and the dimmable string of globe lights and the footstools in front of the rocking chairs on the porch were unexpected and so nice! The view was amazing! We thoroughly enjoyed watching the sun rise over the foggy valley each morning and gazing at the stars from the hot tub at night. To get the great view, of course, the home is nestled on the side of the mountain, so there are quite a few stairs from the street to the home. The Ski Mountain Cabin was the perfect mountain get away for us!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Leslie D.

May 28, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorial Day Getaway

We had a wonderful time staying at this property for 3 children and 4 adults. It was a great location and had a fabulous view. The inside of the house was pretty accurate to the listing. We had plenty of linens and towels. I had two negatives regarding the property. One was the check in process. You had to download an app and open it each time to open the door also if you waited until you were at the house then there was not adequate service to open it the first time. A key code would have been much simpler in my opinion. Also the fire pit area had not been mowed in a long time and the area was unusable. The hot tub was very clean and fabulous. We loved hearing Tweetsie from the porch and overall had a wonderful weekend away. The owner of the property was excellent and very responsive.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Aylin B.

Jul 7, 2017

Fabulous Cabin on the Mountain

My family had blast staying at this cabin -- it was clean and beautifully decorated and had everything we could possibly need. It's definitely up on the side of the mountain if you are looking for a secluded place with privacy (which we were) -- but its also so accessible to both Blowing Rock (5 min) and Boone (10-15 min). We went activities in both towns every day and relaxed at night on the porch or by the fire pit. Having the grill was amazing -- we caught fish at a trout farm and BBQed that night outside. Jacuzzi was nice after a long day once the kids were in bed. My only word of advice is there is a pretty steep stair case from the parking spot down the house -- make sure to make in suitcase you can carry :) We had 3 large rollers, we did OK! Last, we had some technical issues with the LockApp -- but Ashley was amazing, helpful, and quick -- she got us access to the extra lockbox and in the door in minutes. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a quiet getaway place that close to all the attractions.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

marsha L., Ryland Heights

Dec 3, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cabin close to everything!

Arrived at this cabin to find the 41 steps down to the cabin covered with ice and snow from the blowing snow making machine at the ski slopes down the street. Trying to navigate the slippery steps down with luggage and weekend supplies was treacherous. Once inside the cabin we discovered there was no wood for the wood-burning fireplace, which was the whole reason we chose the cabin. Off to the store we went for wood and ice melt. We worked on clearing the steps and of course lugging the wood down was quite the experience. Also, the solar lights at night do not work so when returning from dinner the steps can be difficult. I attempted to text and call the owner and reached them on the third try. There were no directions on the TV provider to operate the TV in the cabin instruction book, it should be updated. I think this cabin could be a 4 star if the owners made a few tweaks. Master bedroom bedspread was soiled and the pillow slips only covered half the pillows, needs updating and more than two ice trays. Cutely decorated and perfect for 4 adults. We loved the fireplace and left wood for the next renters. After these initial problems we love the Blowing Rock area and the cabin was close to everything. Hiking is amazing. We love the Gamekeeper Restaurant, Vidalia, and Bistro Roca.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

Nov 22, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountains

Great location, we had a great trip!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Oct 10, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Can't get a better location

I travel to Boone 3-4 times per year and I have yet to visit a property that has great views and is as easily accessible, yet this one checks both boxes. And being so close to both Boone and Blowing Rock means there is plenty to do within a very short drive. Great place!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniele R.

Jun 19, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice getaway in the mountains

Wonderful visit. House has everything you need. Great location. Dayna was very helpful and responsive with any questions.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Feb 6, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to the slopes

Nice, cozy place. Perfect for the 5 of us. A min drive to the slopes. Really enjoyed it.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C., Raleigh, NC

Jul 25, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Weekend Spot

Our family of four stayed here for a weekend trip to Grandfather Mountain. The property was clean and had everything we needed. We enjoyed the view, the fire pit, and the hot tub. A nice location for a relaxing weekend stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

BARBARA K., Orlando, FL

Jul 19, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view from deck!

The best part about the house is the view off the back deck. It was stunning and the sun never really hit the porch so we were always in the shade. We spent hours outside. I did think the kitchen needed better lighting. It was pretty dark in there.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

shawn t.

Jul 18, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Everything was great and close to everything!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

JOHN C.

Mar 23, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain getaway

Cozy, rustic, mountain cabin getaway with splendid views of the mountain range. Literally down the road from the App Mtn Ski resort. Appealed to the entire family with nearby towns of Boone and Blowing Rock. Had a great spring excursion and Dayna, our host, was very accomodating in arranging the schedule to fit. Thank you for a lifetime of memories!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Jan 18, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Place for a Getaway

Amazing location, close to town and ski runs. Beautiful view from the deck. We enjoyed the fire pit and the hot tub nearly every evening. Super quiet and peaceful, we felt like we were the only ones enjoying this area of the mountain. Kitchen is well stocked, beds super comfy and the TV was easy to operate. We appreciated the holiday decorations and the complimentary firewood. We will be back again for sure!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Devona M., Tuscaloosa, AL

Jan 10, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy, clean cabin.

Very nice clean cabin with all amenities provided. Communication with owner was excellent and very quick responses. The only negative is limited parking on side of main road and only being able to leave one bag of trash. This makes it difficult if cooking meals in cabin. And of the course the stairs getting down to cabin which we were aware of before booking.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Dec 27, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional mountain cabin

Our family had a fabulous Christmas staying at Bear Pause. The cabin was clean, and cozy. Everything we needed was there for a weekend . The master bedroom was amazing. Hot tub perfect! Will definitely stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christina B., Winston Salem NC

Nov 16, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay!

Beautiful cabin with amazing views! Had a great time in Blowing Rock in this cabin. Everything was very clean and had plenty of cookware and supplies. The view from the back deck is awesome. My favorite part was sitting out in the deck in the rockers drinking coffee looking at the beautiful views!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bess C.

Nov 16, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend stay

This property is in a great location and has really beautiful views off the back deck. Very comfortable cabin and cute decor! We enjoyed our stay very much!

10/10 Excellent

Josh M.

Nov 16, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sick!!!

Wow, what a cabin. It was very clean and organized. There was obviously attention to detail as well in terms of decorating. What a wonderful host too! She was super helpful and friendly ever encounter I had. I would 10/10 recommend this place. The hot tub and fire place just are icing on the cake as well.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

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Hosted by Dayna Dunkle

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English

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Master Bedroom

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Master Bath

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