AirBear: Treehouse-Airstream Cabin

Discover the Airstream Glamping Cabin at 3 Little Bears Retreat in Bryson City, a truly unique escape where history, nature, and luxury glamping comfort converge. This one-of-a-kind cabin/barn combines a restored barn originally built by settlers removed from the national park and a vintage Airstream for a glamping experience like no other. The cabin was sustainably designed with 80% of the materials coming from adaptive reuse and being locally sourced along with eco-friendly energy saving appliances and heating and air along with eco-friendly toiletries. The Airstream serves as the cozy primary bedroom inside the cabin, featuring a queen and single bed, plus a half bath. Two charming lofts above the Airstream offer queen beds with charging outlets and tiny-house-style low ceilings. The cabin also boasts a full bath with a stunning nature-view shower and a kitchenette equipped with a burner, dishwasher, and refrigerator.

Step outside to enjoy a cantilevered deck high among the trees with a creek serenade below and mountain ridgeline and peak views including Sharp-Top Mountain. Relax in the hot tub, refresh in the outdoor shower, roast marshmallows at our firepit, or cook on the Blackstone griddle. A dedicated nature meditation area completes the outdoor amenities. Guests also have access to our ever-expanding private hiking trails on the Retreat leading to private mountain streams, tranquil ponds, and the pristine Lands Creek.

Conveniently located just one minute from the Road to Nowhere entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (includes Noland's Creek, Fontana Lake, many trailheads, and the famed tunnel), five minutes from downtown Bryson City and 8 minutes from the Deep Creek National Park Entrance, our retreat is easily accessible year-round without winding mountain roads and easy access to many hikes, viewpoints, and famed flyfishing spots. Rooted in sustainability, 3 Little Bears Retreat features eco-friendly design, wildlife rehabilitation efforts, and tree and native plant restoration. Immerse yourself in the rich history of the area, from being adjacent to birthplace of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to the enduring legacy of the Cherokee Nation and early settlers.

Whether you seek adventure or serenity, the Airstream Glamping Cabin offers an unparalleled mountain escape with your friends, partners or family where your fellowship, relaxation, and adventure aspirations come to life while being immersed in the nature and culture of Western North Carolina.