Bear Inn Retreat

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
Classic Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Cabin, Multiple Beds | Terrace/patio
Lobby

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
The current price is $103
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8

Explore the area

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2250 Billy Nance Hwy, Clifton, TN, 38425
  • Place, Eddie Kelley Recreation Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Ross Creek Landing Golf Course
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Shiloh National Military Park
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Traditional Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Cabin, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Bear Inn Retreat

Clifton guest house walkable to Eddie Kelley Recreation Park
Charcoal grills, a picnic area, and free self parking are available at this guesthouse. Housekeeping is available on request.
Bear Inn Retreat offers 26 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations have kitchenettes with microwaves.

This Clifton guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Televisions come with digital channels. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Bear Inn Retreat features barbecue grills and a picnic area. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

Bear Inn Retreat has designated areas for smoking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Friday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 50
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay plus USD 50 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Bear Inn Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time and staff was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anjela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, clean room, and beautiful location!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The team at the Bear Inn always provides everything I need when I stay there to make my nights away from home restful , which has become regularly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stat
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cliff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes the room was exceptionally clean and the staff the one that we met was fantastic happened to be one of the owners
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very courteous
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Awsome place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Each visit has been Awsome
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place in Clifton
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Amenities
Comfy beds good clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Amenities
Cozy cabin, quite and perfect for my two days stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing!!! Felt like home, friendly and welcoming folks!!! Clean rooms, great towels, comfortable beds!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Everyone and everything was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean, quiet room!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

A+ experience all the way around! Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful area. Just the right size for our group
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynda

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful place we will stay again. Very feeling great service and close to the river. No cell service but the WiFi was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was very easy. Very clean and bed was comfortable. Would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025