Black Bear Resort — Hotel in Elizabethton

This rustic resort makes vacationing on a budget worth it! I am staying in a 1 1/2 room cabin with 2 full-sized matress bunk beds. When I opened the door, spicy cedar wood planks met my nose...mmmm, so nice! The cedar cabin was clean. Ceiling fans are in both rooms. Even though it was in the 80s in Nashville in the summer mornings, it was 68° here when I woke up with fresh mountain air stirring through the open windows. If you need to do some work, you can sit on the small porch outside or in the small front room at a narrow all-purpose table. Internet is available throughout the property. Linda and her husband are very attentive and welcome each guest like they know you. The comfortable atmosphere they cultivate makes you glad you're here for several days! All the guests feel the same way. For the 2nd evening in a row, guests have gathered around an outdoor fire and laughed and joked. There is also the Bear's Den with a TV and TONS of DVDs to choose from for a movie. Last night, 5 people (a father/son, aunt/niece, and a single lady and her dog gathered around to watch a movie. In short, I don't remember such an atmosphere anywhere I have stayed. If you decide to come, you won't be...

If you are hiking the Appalachian Trail, make sure to make this one of your rest stops. Just a half mile from the Dennis Cove Trailhead. It’s a great facility. We stayed in one of the rustic cabins and they were so clean. Electricity so you can charge things but WiFi is only in a hang out area so you can definitely unplug from the world in your room. Make sure you go up the hill for a good breakfast before you set out on your adventure. They have a little shop where you can restock on supplies and a washer and dryer if you need to wash your clothes. We filled out Camelbak’s from the sink with filtered water and went off on our hike!

We enjoyed sitting around the campfire talking to the host Mrs. Travis and Charles (Sidequest). I chatted with Mr. Travis in the morning about the hike to Laurel Falls. They were all such warm and inviting people.

Whether you are passing through on a trail or just looking for a place to unwind, this is a place you can go and feel relaxed. We were a group of three girls and we all felt safe. If you are thinking about making this place a stop, you...

I visited Black Bear Resort recently on a work trip and cannot recommend them enough. I'm an archaeologist, which means I do a lot of digging and labor when I'm in the field, so I need a good night's rest. The only motel in the area did not have great reviews, so I decided to stay at Black Bear instead, and I am so happy I did! The location is beautiful, and the owners and staff are friendly, welcoming, and happy to help with whatever you might need. I stayed in the Creekside Cottage, which was very clean and comfortable (and shockingly affordable!) for one person and would make a lovely get-away spot for a couple or small family as there is a futon in addition to the one bed. It was quiet in the evenings, and I fell asleep to the sound of the creek right outside. I was only able to make it to the cafe for breakfast on my last day, but I'll definitely make sure to go more next time. Chef Chuck is wonderful and makes delicious eggs, bacon, and hashbrowns. I usually don't eat a ton for breakfast, but I cleared that whole plate. I already told my spouse we have to come back for an...