Welcome to Bear Oaks Retreat | Your Peaceful Escape in the Tennessee Hills

Tucked among the trees just minutes from downtown Johnson City and ETSU, Bear Oaks Retreat offers the perfect combination of privacy, space, and modern comfort.

Designed for families and groups traveling together, our spacious five-bedroom home is especially well suited for family vacations, wedding weekends, sports weekends, ETSU visits, reunions, and relaxing getaways with friends.

The home comfortably sleeps 10 guests, with additional sleeping options available for groups of up to 13 registered overnight guests.

Start your morning with coffee surrounded by the woods, spend the day exploring Northeast Tennessee, and come home to gather around the fire pit beneath the string lights.

WHAT GUESTS LOVE

• Private, peaceful wooded setting

• Five bedrooms with space for the whole group

• Comfortably sleeps 10; maximum occupancy 13

• Fire pit with seating and string lights

• Dedicated kids’ playroom with toys, books, games & TV

• Two spacious living areas

• Fully equipped kitchen

• Coffee bar with Keurig, drip coffee, tea, creamers & flavored syrups

• Convenient to ETSU, downtown Johnson City, restaurants, shopping & regional attractions

EXPLORE NORTHEAST TENNESSEE

Bear Oaks makes a convenient home base for exploring the region, including:

• East Tennessee State University — approximately 5 minutes away

• Downtown Johnson City

• Tweetsie Trail

• Buffalo Mountain Park

• Historic Jonesborough

• Winged Deer Park

• Bristol Motor Speedway & Downtown Bristol

• Roan Mountain and nearby waterfalls, hiking & scenic drives

• Day trips to Boone, Asheville and the Great Smoky Mountains

GOOD TO KNOW

Check-in: 4:00 PM

Checkout: 11:00 AM

Comfortably sleeps: 10 guests

Maximum occupancy: 13 registered overnight guests

Nightly rates include up to 10 registered overnight guests. Additional overnight guests are subject to the published per-person fee.

Driveway: Bear Oaks is nestled in the Tennessee hills, and the paved driveway is steep. It is accessible by standard vehicles under normal weather conditions. Please use extra caution during winter weather.

One well-behaved dog under 35 lbs. may be permitted with prior approval and a $150 pet fee.

Exterior security cameras monitor outdoor areas only for property security and guest safety.

Because Bear Oaks is surrounded by woods, guests may encounter deer, wild turkeys and other local wildlife. Please secure trash and do not leave food outdoors.

No parties or unauthorized events. Only registered guests are permitted on the property. Bear Oaks is not intended for work crews.