At 3 Little Bears Retreat, we believe that true relaxation is more than doing nothing—it's about doing what brings you peace, presence, and connection.
Tucked away just outside Bryson City and bordering the quiet corners of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, our luxury cabins are designed to help you unplug from the noise of daily life and tune back into what matters most.
Let the rhythm of the mountains slow your pace. Start your morning with a private, in-cabin massage, where the only soundtrack is birdsong and the rustle of leaves. Step into your hot tub, coffee or glass of wine in hand, and let the warm water melt away everything that doesn’t serve you.
Maybe you'll curl up in a hammock with a good book, listening to the soft cascade of the mountain stream. Or step out onto the deck, press play on your favorite playlist, and watch birds ride the air currents rising from the valley below. It’s calm. It’s quiet. It’s yours.
There’s something grounding about the act of creating together. Guests love our Solo pizza ovens—an easy, joyful way to make a meal with your loved ones. Share laughter, stories, and homemade pizzas under the sky, then sit back and savor the moment as the sun sets behind the trees.
These are the little rituals that turn a cabin stay into a memory you’ll want to return to again and again.
Relaxation doesn’t always mean stillness. For many, it’s found in motion—walking through the woods, casting a fly into a quiet stream, or feeling your paddle glide across the lake.
Just minutes from your cabin, you can:
Wander the tranquil trails of Nolands Creek, where rhododendrons arch overhead and silence is sacred.
Paddleboard across Fontana Lake, soaking in endless mountain views and sky-reflected waters.
Fly fish for native brook trout, standing knee-deep in a spring-fed creek that’s flowed the same way for centuries.
No crowds. No chaos. Just you and the world around you.
Whether you’re traveling as a couple seeking stillness, a family looking for meaningful moments, or a solo traveler needing a recharge, 3 Little Bears Retreat offers space—real, beautiful, grounding space—to relax, unplug, and breathe again.
Come rediscover what it means to feel truly at ease.
Ready to unwind?