Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, and it is uncovered.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed with a fee of USD 50 per pet, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 50. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 11:59 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property has a stair-free path to the entrance and well-lit paths. However, it does not have an elevator and is not wheelchair accessible.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located next to a golf course and is within a 5-minute drive of Eddie Kelley Recreation Park and Clifton City Park. It is 1.7 miles from T. S. Stribling Museum and 2.1 miles from the Tennessee River.

Are children allowed to stay at the property?

Children are allowed at the property, but the minimum age for free stays is not specified.

Bear Inn Retreat

What guests think

At Bear Inn Retreat, travelers consistently praise very clean rooms and cabins, friendly and accommodating staff, and comfortable beds, while noting the quiet rural setting near the river and trails and limited nearby dining or amenities.

Many rooms include a fridge, microwave, and coffee maker, and parking next to rooms or cabins is convenient. Some reviews mention limited office hours and that mid-stay housekeeping is on request, and a few noted noise from AC units or nearby dogs. Expect a quiet stay with warm service in a small-town location.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

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Facilities

Guests appreciate parking right next to rooms or cabins. Little else about shared facilities is mentioned in reviews.

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10

Jessica

Feb 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in cabin #2 parking is right beside the cabin which makes loading/unloading easy. The cabin was clean and updated, with a mini fridge and microwave. The bathroom does not have a bathtub but the shower is nice. There's a nice front porch and even better a back deck with a creek view. The water sounds were nice and relaxing even though it was cold (visited in February) The hosts were kind and accommodating.

10

Clay

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely wonderful place we will stay again. Very feeling great service and close to the river. No cell service but the WiFi was great.

10

Maya

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

With this property i loved the parking, you can get right up to the door for your room. On top of that every room I've stayed at here so far has had a ceiling fan, enough lighting for the entire area, and a perfectly functioning air condition. The staff are kind and easy to talk to and if you need anything they are never upset by it. Every time I've been here the room has smelled absolutely amazing, and the sheets have been soft and clearly recently laundered, and the decor is homie and perfect. They do not have restaurants within 30 minutes of the inn, and if you're there for a long stay I would recommend stopping at one of the Dollar stores for food items. (There is a fridge and a microwave, keep that in mind when getting food)

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is praised across reviews, with rooms and cabins frequently described as very clean or spotless.

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10

Ashley

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place is amazing!! Super comfortable beds and pillows. The room is absolutely gorgeous and was spotless. Absolutely would recommend. The staff was sooo sweet and super helpful with any questions I had.

10

Shawn

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice property. Very helpful. Very clean. Well cared for property.

10

Anjela

Dec 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff, clean room, and beautiful location!

10

Jason

Dec 10, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Amazing!!! Felt like home, friendly and welcoming folks!!! Clean rooms, great towels, comfortable beds!!!

10

Penny

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely clean, quiet room!

10

Johnny

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfy beds good clean and quiet.

10

Kent

Apr 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My husband and I were in Clifton for our son’s golf tournament, and so that’s why we needed a place to stay. The owners are incredibly kind and accommodating and the room was extremely clean! I was pleasantly surprised! I’ve been in “nice” hotels that haven’t been this clean! There’s not really anything to do in the area… not many choices as far as restaurants… but if you need a place to stay, I recommend The Bear Inn for sure.

10

Stacey

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was not expecting this place to be as nice as it is. It’s like a small apartment loved that it has a microwave refrigerator and a coffee pot. The room was very clean and cool considering how hot it was upon my arrival. The outside area was very clean as well. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone.

10

Danny

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean cabin. Worth the price

8

Susan

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Cabin was great, very clean and comfrotable. Not many amenities in the town, like grocery stores or restaurants, next time I will come with food!

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Rooms

Rooms and cabins are comfortable and often quiet, with many noting very comfortable beds. Several mention useful in-room amenities like a fridge, microwave, and coffee maker, and some units have porches or decks; a few reported noisy AC or occasional external noise.

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10

Ashley

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place is amazing!! Super comfortable beds and pillows. The room is absolutely gorgeous and was spotless. Absolutely would recommend. The staff was sooo sweet and super helpful with any questions I had.

10

Tiffany

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place was beautiful. I am already thinking about booking a longer stay at a future day. I couldnt check in till late and i called and let them know before hand. When i arrive the lamps had been turned on and it was cheery. The coffee and things were a nice touch. It even had wrapped silverware and paper plates. It was really nice. And the mattress was perfect. No bad back in the morning.

10

timothy

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ac was very noisy, wall mounted unit working hard in heat wave, will need ear plugs if a sensitive sleeper

10

Jason

Dec 10, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Amazing!!! Felt like home, friendly and welcoming folks!!! Clean rooms, great towels, comfortable beds!!!

10

Darlene

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is such a a cute place, room is very clean, super easy check in, we rode to the Marina and ate super and looked out at the River. We spent the night on our way to Nashville and glad we did. There is a full size coffee pot in our room, we will have plenty of coffee in the morning..dollar general down the road.. comfortable bed, nothing but good things about this place.

10

Debbie

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very quiet and comfortable!

10

Jessica

Feb 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in cabin #2 parking is right beside the cabin which makes loading/unloading easy. The cabin was clean and updated, with a mini fridge and microwave. The bathroom does not have a bathtub but the shower is nice. There's a nice front porch and even better a back deck with a creek view. The water sounds were nice and relaxing even though it was cold (visited in February) The hosts were kind and accommodating.

10

Johnny

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfy beds good clean and quiet.

10

Maya

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

With this property i loved the parking, you can get right up to the door for your room. On top of that every room I've stayed at here so far has had a ceiling fan, enough lighting for the entire area, and a perfectly functioning air condition. The staff are kind and easy to talk to and if you need anything they are never upset by it. Every time I've been here the room has smelled absolutely amazing, and the sheets have been soft and clearly recently laundered, and the decor is homie and perfect. They do not have restaurants within 30 minutes of the inn, and if you're there for a long stay I would recommend stopping at one of the Dollar stores for food items. (There is a fridge and a microwave, keep that in mind when getting food)

10

Stacey

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was not expecting this place to be as nice as it is. It’s like a small apartment loved that it has a microwave refrigerator and a coffee pot. The room was very clean and cool considering how hot it was upon my arrival. The outside area was very clean as well. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone.

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Service

Staff and owners are consistently described as friendly, welcoming, and accommodating, and check-in is easy. Some reviews note limited office hours and that mid-stay housekeeping is on request rather than automatic.

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10

Ashley

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place is amazing!! Super comfortable beds and pillows. The room is absolutely gorgeous and was spotless. Absolutely would recommend. The staff was sooo sweet and super helpful with any questions I had.

10

Anjela

Dec 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff, clean room, and beautiful location!

10

Jason

Dec 10, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Amazing!!! Felt like home, friendly and welcoming folks!!! Clean rooms, great towels, comfortable beds!!!

8

Zachary

Jan 3, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Very nice property, very clean, wish they cleaned the rooms during your stay. They dont go in and clean your room during your stay, or at least they didn't for our 5 day stay. You can request a cleaning, but we often weren't there during their office hours. I understand that a lot of people may prefer to not have anyone go in without them requesting it. They also charge $2 f9r a bag of ice, but were always out of ice. Everything else was very good and we'd definitely stay here again and likely will.

10

Laura

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect place to relax after a long day of kayaking! Super sweet and friendly staff. Will definitely come back again!

10

Georgia

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Naomi was super lovely, welcoming, and accommodating. The room was exactly what I expected and needed. I loved sitting in the rocking chair outside my room and watching the thunderstorm roll in. The Bear Inn Retreat is a real treat x

10

Jennifer

Feb 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The motel was not what I expected. It was more what I expected. Beautiful and very clear. Nice staff!!Over all I would love to visit it again. Thank you for what you do!!

6

Leon

Feb 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

No service during “open” hours. No room service or coffee replacement. They were accommodating by putting a lock box on the door for a later checkin since they were not open when we arrived during office hours.

10

Kent

Apr 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My husband and I were in Clifton for our son’s golf tournament, and so that’s why we needed a place to stay. The owners are incredibly kind and accommodating and the room was extremely clean! I was pleasantly surprised! I’ve been in “nice” hotels that haven’t been this clean! There’s not really anything to do in the area… not many choices as far as restaurants… but if you need a place to stay, I recommend The Bear Inn for sure.

10

Benedict

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I was pleasantly surprised by the property which didn’t look great in the pictures. Loved that the owners and staff were so very friendly and helpful! Welcome to small town America. What made it especially great was that it is right across the street from a dog park and a running/walking trail (one loop was 0.6 miles!).

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Location

Rural, quiet setting near the river, trails, and a dog park. Multiple guests mention limited nearby amenities and restaurants, and one noted no cell service.

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10

Daniel

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful area. Just the right size for our group

10

Anjela

Dec 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff, clean room, and beautiful location!

10

Darlene

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is such a a cute place, room is very clean, super easy check in, we rode to the Marina and ate super and looked out at the River. We spent the night on our way to Nashville and glad we did. There is a full size coffee pot in our room, we will have plenty of coffee in the morning..dollar general down the road.. comfortable bed, nothing but good things about this place.

10

Ronald

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rual

10

Debbie

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very quiet and comfortable!

10

Cristina

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Cozy cabin, quite and perfect for my two days stay

10

Clay

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely wonderful place we will stay again. Very feeling great service and close to the river. No cell service but the WiFi was great.

10

Kent

Apr 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My husband and I were in Clifton for our son’s golf tournament, and so that’s why we needed a place to stay. The owners are incredibly kind and accommodating and the room was extremely clean! I was pleasantly surprised! I’ve been in “nice” hotels that haven’t been this clean! There’s not really anything to do in the area… not many choices as far as restaurants… but if you need a place to stay, I recommend The Bear Inn for sure.

10

Benedict

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I was pleasantly surprised by the property which didn’t look great in the pictures. Loved that the owners and staff were so very friendly and helpful! Welcome to small town America. What made it especially great was that it is right across the street from a dog park and a running/walking trail (one loop was 0.6 miles!).

10

Samantha

Nov 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Best place in Clifton

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Dining

Reviews note limited restaurant options in the area; several guests suggest bringing food and using the in-room fridge, microwave, and coffee maker.

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10

Tiffany

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place was beautiful. I am already thinking about booking a longer stay at a future day. I couldnt check in till late and i called and let them know before hand. When i arrive the lamps had been turned on and it was cheery. The coffee and things were a nice touch. It even had wrapped silverware and paper plates. It was really nice. And the mattress was perfect. No bad back in the morning.

10

Darlene

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is such a a cute place, room is very clean, super easy check in, we rode to the Marina and ate super and looked out at the River. We spent the night on our way to Nashville and glad we did. There is a full size coffee pot in our room, we will have plenty of coffee in the morning..dollar general down the road.. comfortable bed, nothing but good things about this place.

10

Kent

Apr 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My husband and I were in Clifton for our son’s golf tournament, and so that’s why we needed a place to stay. The owners are incredibly kind and accommodating and the room was extremely clean! I was pleasantly surprised! I’ve been in “nice” hotels that haven’t been this clean! There’s not really anything to do in the area… not many choices as far as restaurants… but if you need a place to stay, I recommend The Bear Inn for sure.

10

Maya

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

With this property i loved the parking, you can get right up to the door for your room. On top of that every room I've stayed at here so far has had a ceiling fan, enough lighting for the entire area, and a perfectly functioning air condition. The staff are kind and easy to talk to and if you need anything they are never upset by it. Every time I've been here the room has smelled absolutely amazing, and the sheets have been soft and clearly recently laundered, and the decor is homie and perfect. They do not have restaurants within 30 minutes of the inn, and if you're there for a long stay I would recommend stopping at one of the Dollar stores for food items. (There is a fridge and a microwave, keep that in mind when getting food)

10

Stacey

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was not expecting this place to be as nice as it is. It’s like a small apartment loved that it has a microwave refrigerator and a coffee pot. The room was very clean and cool considering how hot it was upon my arrival. The outside area was very clean as well. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone.

8

Susan

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Cabin was great, very clean and comfrotable. Not many amenities in the town, like grocery stores or restaurants, next time I will come with food!

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Bear Inn Retreat

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Deluxe Room

Classic Cabin

Classic Room

Traditional Room

Cabin, Multiple Beds

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