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Sound of Rushing RAPIDS/ Private wooded location/Hiking Trail/Hot Tub

Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Nestled in the National Forestry, Bearfoot Falls offers a serene escape. Hike to waterfalls right from the backyard or unwind by the indoor fireplace, outdoor gas fire table on a screened-in porch, or outdoor fire pit. Listen to soothing creek sounds and rushing rapids while enjoying this peaceful retreat.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sound of Rushing RAPIDS/ Private wooded location/Hiking Trail/Hot Tub

Get ready to RELAX at Bearfoot Falls! Cabin is nestled back against the National Forestry! Very private and peaceful. Cabin sits up in the mountain, a creek falls along the side of the mhouse down to the rushing rapids! Open the windows and listen to the sound of running water! Hiking trails right out of the backyard to beautiful water falls! Indoor fireplace, outdoor gas fire table on screened in porch and outdoor fire pit!
NO CHILDREN UNDER 12
25 mins to Highlands

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Pet fee $40

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: stairs at bottom of water can be dangerous.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Sound of Rushing Rapids/ Private Wooded Location/hiking Trail

About the neighborhood

Located in Otto, this vacation home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Osage Farm and Whistle Stop Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tessentee Bottomland Preserve and Black Rock Mountain State Park. Andy's Trout Farm and Highlands Aerial Park are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Andy's Trout Farm - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Tessentee Bottomland Preserve - 9 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Osage Farm - 10 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Highlands Aerial Park - 11 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • The Vineyard at High Holly - 12 min drive - 6.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Siam Thai Cuisine - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Dillard House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blue Hound Barbecue - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Valley Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Julep Farms - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sound of Rushing RAPIDS/ Private wooded location/Hiking Trail/Hot Tub pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sound of Rushing RAPIDS/ Private wooded location/Hiking Trail/Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sound of Rushing RAPIDS/ Private wooded location/Hiking Trail/Hot Tub?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sound of Rushing RAPIDS/ Private wooded location/Hiking Trail/Hot Tub located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Chattahoochee National Forest. Andy's Trout Farm and Osage Farm are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Sound of Rushing RAPIDS/ Private wooded location/Hiking Trail/Hot Tub Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shane G.

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

Perfect little mountain getaway!

Our family lives very fast paced lives. A little mountain getaway like this is the perfect retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charity W.

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

Cozy getaway

The location of this cabin is absolutely beautiful. Nestled right next to the river with a waterfall and plenty of outdoor seating, this place became one of our favorite cabins to visit. Will definitely rebook!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn E.

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

Cozy mountain getaway

We had a wonderful trip! The cabin was cozy and comfortable - everything we needed, and the location was amazing. Enjoyed sitting out on the porch and at the fire pit listening to the water as it rushed by. Took the hike to the waterfall. Very relaxing and refreshing - nice to slow down and enjoy nature and all it's beauty.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cee Cee M.

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

Perfect escape!

Enjoyed our second stay. Nice cabin with beautifully relaxing waterfall. Love the area. Look foward to returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody M.

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

True Beauty

What a wonderful place. So peaceful, the sounds and sights of the water was so awesome. Would stay there again for sure.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

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

Lovely weekend getaway

The property was cozy and clean. We especially enjoyed the wood burning stove, hot tub and magnificent view of the creek below. Additionally, the cottage which felt very private and removed from the hustle and bustle of “town” was actually conveniently located just 5 minutes away from Dillard, 20 from Franklin and 15 from Clayton.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

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

Cabin in the hills

Cabin was very nice. Kitchen had everything you could need. Condiments in fridge and coffee item. Coffee pot for Kuerig or drip. View of stream just below porch, which has inflatable hot tub. Beds were very comfortable. Perfect for 4 adults with 2 bathrooms.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

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

Beautiful cabin - with your own backyard waterfall!

Does not get better than this! Almost on top of the world (mountain). It’s wonderful. And so many choices of things yo do in the area. We will be going back next year to do those things we did not have time to.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly H.

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

Pure Beauty!

Even though we showed the weekend that Hurricane Helene came through. The property was beautiful. I contacted the owner and she very prompt in answering my questions. Even though we were without power for a day and half (because of the storm). It was just so beautiful at this property. I have annual conference at the Dillard House and I have stayed in a 5 different cabins during these conferences this was by far the best!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott A.

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

Relaxing

The cabin and the surrounding property exceeded our expectations. This property is highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie palmer p.

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

Family trip

We totally loved it. The cabin was amazing and the property is great!! Looking forward to going back very soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renae R.

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

Perfect!

We will be booking it again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy C.

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

Perfect Weekend getaway

Super quiet and off the grid great way to disconnect from a busy life.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

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

Incredible Place!

The property was absolutely beautiful! The cabin is so beautifully decorated and comfortable. We had a perfect anniversary celebration and enjoyed our stay here so much! The details were well thought out and we had everything we needed to be able to really enjoy the tranquility the cabin and beautiful location provided! Would definitely return! The owner was readily available to answer questions as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi K.

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

Perfect mountain getaway

We absolutely loved our recent stay at this super cute cabin. The pictures dont do it justice and its in a perfect location. About 30 minutes from Highlands(Dry Falls was awesome), 1 hour from Helen and 2 hours from Gatlinburg. You honestly dont need to leave though. Theres plenty to do at the cabin with the streams, trails, games, fire pit, movies, hot tub, etc. We sadly didnt get to finish the trail to the falls... We were really looking forward to that but I'm not in the best shape to get through certain areas without killing myself lol. We will definitely be back so we can finish that, though!The only thing that we wished was that they had the shampoo, conditioner and a shower gel in a locking type of dispenser, like hotels have(so they wouldn't be stolen). One of the shampoos were out, but we found another one in the other bathroom, and just tiny bar soaps were provided. Not that big of a deal but you might want to bring/buy your own shower gel when you come.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa B.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Even though the cabin was in a beautiful location, the poor communication of the owner and lack of amenities that were supposed to be available definitely put a damper on our stay. On the day of arrival, I still had not received information on entering the property. Being that there was no cell service, we had to leave the property to be able to get in touch with the owner to access the cabin. The chairs at the fire pit were filthy and unusable. Who put upholstered outdoor furniture by a firpit and not expect them to get moldy. The fire table on the screened porch had no propane and the supposed extra tank was not there as state in an information book that hasn’t been updated in decade. After contacting the owner concerning our stay, she was dismissive and condescending. All dishware and glasses were dusty and dirty and the overall cabin was cluttered and dusty. Too bad, the place has a lot of character if it was just maintained properly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

A Wonderful Escape!

Bearfootfalls is a lovely, remote hideaway tucked away in the trees and with the sound of its running creek in the background. We really enjoyed the break from technology, spending our time by the fireplace, taking walks, and trying new recipes. The cabin is artfully decorated, with all of its various corners and surfaces tastefully accented. You'll find comfort and coziness in abundance. The host was very accommodating with our few questions, and you could definitely feel the care and consideration she put in arranging the cabin and its ammenities for her guests. We will happily come again, most likely when the weather is a little warmer. Not so much a warning, but an advisement, though: This is a remote cabin. You should expect unavailable or spotty cell service and patience for any kind of internet use. It's wonderful for having a break from contact and technology, though, and my husband and I ended up really appreciating the hard reset.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Kurt R.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025