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10/10 Excellent
lindsay
16 March 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
lindsay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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Beautiful quiet retreat near Oneida, Big South Fork, and ATV trails!
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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
1010 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
Oneida is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area and Oneida City Park, while Museum of Scott County and Pickett State Park Archaeology Museum & ETSU Archaeological Research Station are cultural highlights. Visit our Oneida travel guide
View more Cottages in OneidaOneida, TN
What's nearby
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area16 min drive - 18.4 km
Cumberland Falls State Park44 min drive - 57.8 km
Cumberland Falls47 min drive - 61.5 km- Big South Fork Medical Center15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Oneida City Park2 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
- McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)82 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's18 min walk
- Phillips Drive In2 min drive
- Taco Bell2 min drive
- El Rey2 min drive
- Subway3 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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Beautiful quiet retreat near Oneida, Big South Fork, and ATV trails! Reviews
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie B.
22 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Nice property with plenty of space. Comfortable porch. Everything clean and very comfortable beds.
Stephanie B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Daren H.
14 October 2023
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.
Daren H.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
kurt f.
27 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
everything was super clean and comfortable. perfect home!
kurt f.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jimmy M.
15 October 2025
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
Jimmy M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jamie m.
17 August 2025
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.
Jamie m.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ben G.
17 April 2023
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.
Ben G.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Holly M.
31 March 2023
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.
Holly M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michelle A.
24 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brimstone
This house was perfect for our stay. Thank you so much
Michelle A.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marissa K.
30 July 2023
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.
Marissa K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Erica C.
1 June 2023
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!
Erica C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca S.
13 December 2022
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!
Rebecca S.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rita M.
14 November 2022
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.
Rita M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ryan F.
6 November 2022
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!
Ryan F.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Claudia S.
2 November 2022
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 :)
Claudia S.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022