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Beautiful quiet retreat near Oneida, Big South Fork, and ATV trails!

Cottage in Oneida with kitchen and patio

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Papa Bear's Cottage, a cozy Cape Cod-style haven, offers a serene escape with its large backyard and quiet walking path perfect for kids to play or ride bicycles. Unwind on the spacious covered porch ideal for picnics or storing your ATV or side-by-side.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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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.

Beautiful quiet retreat near Oneida, Big South Fork, and ATV trails!

"Papa Bear's Cottage" is a cape cod-style house with a large back yard and porch for relaxing. You will never know you are one minute from restaurants and town at this quiet retreat. A quiet walking path at the far end of the property is the perfect place for kids to play or ride bicycles. This property has a large covered porch for picnics or storing your ATV or side-by-side. Plenty of room for your extended family to stay together in this retreat.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Please feel free to leave any unopened food items. We will donate it to our local women's shelter which is close by.
Please leave sheets on beds and pillows in their original room.
Please place trash outside in the container provided.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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 and a deadbolt lock
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

About the neighborhood

Map
TN, Oneida

What's nearby

  • Big South Fork Medical Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Oneida City Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area - 16 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Cumberland Falls State Park - 45 min drive - 58.2 km
  • Cumberland Falls - 47 min drive - 61.9 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Phillips Drive In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪El Rey - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful quiet retreat near Oneida, Big South Fork, and ATV trails! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful quiet retreat near Oneida, Big South Fork, and ATV trails! ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful quiet retreat near Oneida, Big South Fork, and ATV trails! ?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Beautiful quiet retreat near Oneida, Big South Fork, and ATV trails! located?

Situated in Oneida, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Big South Fork Medical Center and within 3 mi (5 km) of Oneida City Park and Field at Oneida City Park. Carter Lake is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) away.

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Reviews

Exceptional

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Cleanliness

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Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is very spacious and a good size yard located close to all the main necessities and pet friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house with all the comforts of home. Everyone was comfortable, happy and enjoyed themselves. Will definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Great stay

Nice property with plenty of space. Comfortable porch. Everything clean and very comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben G.

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

A short getaway

We had a amazing time in onieda everything that we may have forgotten was only a stones throw away. The property was very clean and Lori was a amazing property owner and extremely helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

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

Mountain biking trip

We took our boys mountain biking at Big South Fork state park and used Papa Bear as our landing spot. Charming home on a large quiet lot, very family friendly and our hostess took great care of us! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

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

Brimstone

This house was perfect for our stay. Thank you so much
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daren H., Franklin, TN USA

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

Pristine and Comfortable

Amazing hosts and property. We visited Big South Fork at the suggestion of my daughters astronomy teacher and were thrilled to find Papa Bears house. Plenty of room for our group of 5. The house was immaculate, linens and towels were great. We loved everything about this VRBO and highly recommend if you are visiting this amazing national park.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marissa K.

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

Great indoor and outdoor experience

My family raved about the aesthetics of the home. They enjoyed the decorative details upstairs as well as throughout the house. The patio was nice and relaxing with swings and floor space. Indoor or outdoor gathering is affordable here. Truly blessed experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica C.

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

Such an amazing home!!

I was impressed from the start! I was running late and she had someone go over an d leave l The light on for us. When we walked in we were blow away! The house is so beautiful the pictures don't do it any justice! I love it so much I can't wait to go back! This is the by far the cleanest home I have ever been in! I have a foster son who is 3 and he is a shaken baby with many special needs and this house met them all. There where many beds for us to spread out, the kids room is so cute! Hot water NEVER RAN OUT! And with a family of 6 showers back to back that's hard to keep up with! The owner was amazing helped us out numerous times with suggestions and any questions! We will definitely only come and stay here from now on!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Beautiful and cozy get a way

Our family rented this beautiful home when we were in town to visit family over the Thanksgiving weekend. We really enjoyed staying here, especially sitting on the porch in the rocking chair and swing. The home accommodated 7 adults comfortably. We really didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rita M.

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

Lovely home in a great neighborhood

We loved our stay very clean, and comfortable very cute house. Close to shopping and restaurants. Lots of outdoor space a nice walking path. We also had some wild life visit us. I would recommend this place to anyone. Our family enjoyed it allot.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F.

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

Excellent stay!!

Great property and a wonderful host. Very peaceful setting and a beautiful home, everything was clean and all the necessary amenities were included, I'd definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claudia S.

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

Cozy place!

This home is located in a beautiful area! We enjoyed the scenery all around us and the layout of the home worked perfect for our family! The host is amazing to work with as well! Highly recommend this place! It's cozy, lots of room and had all we needed for our stay :)
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022