The Bear Necessities Cabin

Perched on the brow of Lookout Mountain in Alabama on the scenic Citadel Rock Road, in between DeSoto State Park and The Citadel Boulder Preserve, The Bear Necessities Cabin offers a serene escape on over two acres of natural beauty. This peaceful retreat property blends rustic charm with modern comforts, featuring a private hot tub and fire pit perfectly positioned to take in the breathtaking views from the brow. Imagine unwinding in the bubbling hot tub as the sun sets, with hues of gold and crimson, or gathering around the fire pit under a canopy of stars. As its name implies, The Bear Necessities Cabin offers just what you want and consists of 540 square feet of living space, a covered deck area and hot tub, a small front porch, and a 20x20 open carport for parking. Climb the nearby Citadel Boulders, or hike the nearby trails at DeSoto State Park, and then enjoy a soak in the hot tub to relax after your long day of adventures. Renew, refresh, and be restored!

**THE RETREAT PROPERTY** 

When you turn into the private graveled driveway, you will see The Bear Necessities Cabin to the left near the brow, along with your own private parking area (2 cars max).  Two small vehicles or 2 motorcycles fit nicely in the carport or one larger SUV/truck.

There is a graveled walkway to the cabin's entrance from the parking area, and you will pass the homeowner's small workshop.  There are only 2 steps leading on to the front porch of the one-level cabin, and to the back of the cabin, there is a no-stairs option with a walking ramp leading to the back porch and covered hot tub deck. 

Stepping inside the front door, you will know your peaceful retreat has begun as you are surrounded by that familiar knotty pine. The living area has a sofa with reclining ends, and there is a separate recliner as well, offering very comfortable lounge seating for up to 4 Guests. There is a corner gas-log fireplace to enjoy on cool mornings when you're in the living room, and there is 32" Roku TV and very fast Wi-Fi for streaming your own channel subscriptions. The lamps have USB and Type-C charging ports.

There is a dining table that can be moved to the center of the room and 4 saddleback stools.  In the kitchen, you will appreciate the thoughtfulness of the homeowners, as there are granite countertops, stainless appliances and more than "bear necessities" for your getaway :)  There is a refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, electric water kettle, toaster, blender, cooking pots, can opener, pans and utensils, dishes, drinking glasses, wine glasses, eating utensils, cooking spices, coffee mugs, and more!

Moving through the cabin, there is a sliding pocket door that leads to a bonus room, consisting of an adorable Reading Nook and Loft Bunk Bed.  The Reading Nook offers a comfortable area to read your favorite book, and a ladder leads to the loft bunk bed.  With twin mattresses, these spaces provide extra sleeping space for the third and fourth guests.  This bonus room has a door leading into the full bathroom.

Through the bonus room, there is another door that leads to the primary bedroom. There are comforts such as a queen bed with a Sweetnight 12 in. Medium Memory Foam Hybrid Pillow Top Mattress, along with a ceiling fan, end tables, and wardrobe for storing your clothes. The lamps have USB and Type-C charging ports, and there is a 32" Roku TV. This bedroom also has a door leading into the full bathroom. In the bathroom, there is a toilet, sink, and 36x36 custom-tiled shower with a rainfall shower head and hand shower. 

Back in the living room, there is a side door that leads to the hot tub and covered deck area.  The hot tub can seat up to 4 registered guests.  This space is designed for responsible adults and only mature children, monitored at all times.  There is a Bluetooth Stereo Speaker System to softly play your favorite music from your smart phone and string lights for evenings.  A small bistro table and 2 chairs for al fresco dining is also located on the covered deck...another perfect setting for enjoying a fresh cup of coffee or hot tea in the morning.

Near the covered deck, there is a rock fire pit with 4 comfortable Adirondack chairs. You are welcomed to use any small pieces of fallen wood from the property that can safely fit inside the fire pit, and firewood bundles are sold at nearby stores. Please only burn firewood, as the homeowners and guests roast food over this fire pit. Extendable roasters are located in the kitchen for your convenience, so be sure to bring ingredients for s'more memories :) 

Near the fire pit, a Charcoal/wood-burning Campground-Style BBQ Grill is coming soon.  It will have a metal bucket and lid to collect BBQ grill ashes only :) 

1) This home is located on the brow with fantastic views!

2) A private covered deck area and hot tub overlooks the brow!

3) It is secluded on 2+ acres near DeSoto State Park!

4) It has a fire pit area with brow view and comfortable seating!

5) It has a 20X20 open carport for parking two small vehicles or motorcycles!

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1.1 miles - DeSoto State Park

2.3 miles - The Citadel Boulders Preserve

6.1 miles - VFW Fairgrounds 

6.8 miles - Fort Payne’s City Park 

6.9 miles - DeSoto Falls 

8.0 miles - Alabama Fan Club & Museum 

9.4 miles - The Hatter Cafe in Mentone

9.7 miles - Little River Canyon National Preserve 

32.3 miles - Cloudland Canyon State Park, GA 

36.5 miles - Unclaimed Baggage in Scottsboro, AL 

46.1 miles - Rock City & Ruby Falls 

51.9 miles - Chattanooga, TN

75.3 miles - Huntsville, AL 

104 miles - Birmingham, AL

115 miles - Atlanta, GA

Be sure to check out all of our favorite attractions and dining spots in the area!  Lookout Mountain in Alabama has so much to offer guests for a perfect vacation experience!  Waterfalls, national preserve, state parks, zip lining, hiking, picnicking, rappelling, horseback trail rides, canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, wild animal preserve, golfing, swimming, museums, glass blowing, making pottery, skiing (seasonal), unique local dining, antique shopping, scenic drives, and MORE!  So that you can experience life on the mountain like locals, we provide our guests with a list of all the attractions and restaurants! Chattanooga is only an hour away - Birmingham and Atlanta are less than 2 hours away!

This retreat property is dog-friendly (small to medium dogs only - 2 dogs max), and a $69 pet fee is applied per dog for this home.

Payment Policy: 50% of reservation is due at time of booking.  Remaining 50% balance is due and collected automatically, via credit card processing, 30 days prior to arrival. 

During the booking process, guests are required to review and e-sign a vacation rental agreement and upload their government-issued photo ID.  Guests are also offered the ability to purchase optional travel insurance by a third party company that is not affiliated with Peaceful Retreats.

Reservations require an authorized security damage hold ($500).  This authorized hold will be released, less any damages, 4 days following departure.

Exterior-only security cameras are located at this property.

This retreat property is non-smoking.

Cancellation Policy on Direct-Book Reservations:  Full refund (less $59 cancellation fee) if cancellation occurs more than 30 days before arrival.  No refund within 30 days of arrival.

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