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Blue Bear Cabin | Hot Tub | 3 BR AVL Area | Mountain Views | Gas Fireplace

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
TV, fireplace
Outdoor spa tub
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6251 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet friendly

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Blue Bear Cabin | Hot Tub | 3 BR AVL Area | Mountain Views | Gas Fireplace

Nestled on 3 acres of mountainside splendor, Blue Bear Cabin offers peace and tranquility while giving you the feeling of never wanting to leave. Located only 30 minutes from Black Mountain, 45 minutes from Asheville, and just 20 minutes to Lake Lure, you're far enough away from town but close enough to the amenities of fine dining, shopping, and local attractions. Blue Bear Cabin is a wonderful log cabin with features as follows:

Main floor: full hall bath; bedroom with a Queen and full bath and second bedroom with double-sized bed. A modern well-equipped kitchen and a cozy great room with a gas log fireplace, flat-screen television, and a dining area that seats up to six. The second floor offers a third bedroom with a queen, a half bath, and a loft area for reading, and surfing the internet on a wireless network. The loft includes a queen sofa bed. The cabin has an expansive wrap-around deck with a covered roof in the front and rear offering expansive views and plenty of space to picnic, grill, or just kick back and relax as well as a luxury hot tub (photos coming soon)! The finished basement, downstairs, includes a checkers table, a sitting/reading area, a gas fireplace, and a half bath.

Beware, at dusk or dawn when the bluish hue of the Blue Ridge mountains is most intense you may be privileged to see an ambling black bear pass by which may appear to share the same blue hue as the surrounding mountains!

Please note: This house is pet friendly with an additional pet fee. The driveway down to the cabin is NOT suitable for trailers or campers. Satellite Wifi is available at this home, but due to the internet provider and secluded location, you will only be able to check emails and surf the web. We're sorry, but you are limited in your ability to stream movies, and music, or play games through the internet. Cell phone service is not guaranteed. You may check with your service provider to see if the service is available.

During the colder winter months, icy and/or snowy road conditions and delayed snow plow operations are possible within the development. From December through March, please come prepared with AWD or 4WD vehicles. We also highly recommend travel insurance. A hot tub has been added as of September 2022.

Property manager

Greybeard Rentals

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

Blue Bear Cabin 3 BR Asheville Views Gas Fireplace
Blue Bear 3 BR Asheville Area Mountain Views Gas Fireplace
Blue Bear 3 BR Asheville Views Gas Fireplace
Blue Bear Cabin 3 BR Asheville Views Gas Fireplace
Blue Bear 3 BR Asheville Area Mountain Views Gas Fireplace
Blue Bear Cabin 3 BR Asheville Views Gas Fireplace
Blue Bear 3 BR Asheville Area Mountain Views Gas Fireplace
Blue Bear 3 BR Asheville Views Gas Fireplace
Blue Bear Cabin 3 BR Asheville Area Mountain Views Gas Fireplace
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About the neighborhood

Map
Black Mountain, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Tomahawk - 16 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Lake Lure Beach and Water Park - 18 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Chimney Rock State Park - 19 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Catawba Falls - 23 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Lake Lure - 32 min drive - 21.1 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rumbling Bald Resort on Lake Lure - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Legends on the Lake - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Village Scoop - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Coffee on the Rocks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Old Rock Cafe - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Bear Cabin | Hot Tub | 3 BR AVL Area | Mountain Views | Gas Fireplace pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Bear Cabin | Hot Tub | 3 BR AVL Area | Mountain Views | Gas Fireplace?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Bear Cabin | Hot Tub | 3 BR AVL Area | Mountain Views | Gas Fireplace?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blue Bear Cabin | Hot Tub | 3 BR AVL Area | Mountain Views | Gas Fireplace located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 9 mi (15 km) of Pisgah National Forest, Catawba River, and Waterfall Park. White Horse Black Mountain and Black Mountain Center for the Arts are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Blue Bear Cabin | Hot Tub | 3 BR AVL Area | Mountain Views | Gas Fireplace Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dale G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain time

We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy D., Mount Pleasant

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend getaway

My husband and I really enjoyed the cabin - great location for what we wanted, cozy, well stocked, and clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain Getaway

My wife and I along with another couple rented the cabin for a weekend getaway. It was a short drive to Black Mountain where we spent the day at the Sourwood Festival. The cabin was great and as advertised. We were very happy with everything during the rental & check-in process. The cabin is extremely clean and very nice. You won't be disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cabin for the holidays!

This house was really beautiful and cozy! The check-in and check-out instructions were very clear and the management team was very easy to get a hold of. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved every day of our visit. The cabin and location is beautiful.

Very efficient and easy renting process.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views, comfy, cozy mountain stay.

We loved the location. House was beautiful and views were spectacular. Great, relaxing family getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly suggest

The lodging was exactly what we wanted for our short little family vacation. Highly recommend anyone staying to go to the historic downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renhard M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect spot

A wonderful place to stay with everything you will need
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

A beautiful location and a great place for a family visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice cabin

We really liked the cabin. It was very clean. Little bit far from the town but a nice location .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary A., Charleston

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to unwind

We enjoyed our stay. House is beautiful and kitchen stocked better than most. Short drive to Black Mountain, Lake Lure, and Asheville.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Wonderful and relaxing. Such an easy process from beginning to end. The cabin did not disappoint!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer 2022

Really great cabin as very clean and views of sunsets were magnificent. Private and quiet which made our stay nice and peaceful. Dog friendly as well as bear gates on deck also created a closed area so that our pup could roam on the deck and be with us as we enjoyed the outside view.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hubby and I wanted a getaway in the mountains. This home is a hidden gem!

So perfectly located! Absolutely gorgeous views, especially at sunset! Well stocked, comfortable bed (we only used the master) ! It was hot while we were there and the AC worked great!! Hubby liked the direct tv satellite with DVR…it even worked in the rain 🤣! Communication was outstanding with the management company. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect get away

This was easy to get to. Close to Asheville and Lake Lure. The highway below the house can be a little busy but other than that it was a quiet place. The view is spectacular from the deck, patio and hot tub!! We brought our dogs and they loved it also. Close to many areas to hike. I would definitely come again. You can easily have 8 people comfortably with not falling all over each other !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Loren L.

perfect place!!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: the owner was easy to work with, when we had minor wifi issue. the house is spectacular, as is the view! very affordable for what you get... we WILL be back!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bryon L.

5 Stars! A terrific getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The cabin is terrifically maintained. My wife, myself and 4 children had plenty of room, so having 6 people there was no problem at all. I thought the location was perfect. very private yet only 20 minutes to Black Mountain. Tantalizing company was proactive, responsive and always helpful. We can't wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Maggie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Nice

Only criticism was that it was not clear to me that upon checking in the combo lock would not work until exactly 4pm. we arrived at 3:20 and had to wait.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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Great cabin in great location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very convenient to Chimney Rock and Lake Lure. Stunning view from back porch. Finished basement with second TV an unexpected bonus. Two nice bedrooms on main floor, one upstairs; many bathrooms. Only downside in summer is to get main floor comfortable it's a bit cold in basement and a bit warm upstairs. All told, tho, a beautiful, well-stocked house that we'll likely return to.

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing cabin with a fantastic view!!!

Driving up to this cabin is unassumingly adorable from the outside. Once you open the door it’s like the beginning of the wizard of oz… the interior is breath-taking. The beauty of the all-knotty-pine interior… walls, floors & ceiling on every level is absolutely stunning!!! The decor is adorably accented with bears throughout. Enough sleeping room for a large family, with four bedrooms. The view is unsurpassed. The cabin had games we played together and good cable connection. The Wi-Fi was usable, if slow but we went there to unplug and get away from it all… so it was perfect!!!! Thank you to our hosts for sharing their lovely home with us for a few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew V., Durham

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Black Mountain Getaway

This was a great place to stay. The kitchen was well equipped and the beds were comfortable. The covered back porch was a great place to hang out during the afternoon storms that typically pop up each day (and a perfect spot to see the sun set each day!). The grill worked well and there was even a spare propane tank (just in case). And, on top of that, the property was pet friendly, so our dog was able to be with us. The only improvement I can think of would be some ceiling fans on the back porch and better internet speed (the WiFi signal was great but the actual internet speed fluctuated a lot, but the service appeared to be satellite-based, so probably not much can be done about that). The check-in and check-out processes were super easy. We would recommend this property in a heartbeat and hope to return again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

The End of August at Blue Bear Cabin

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our second stay at Blue Bear and it was just as enjoyable as the first stay. The cabin was clean, cozy, and quiet..a perfect combination to help us relax. The weather was perfect for the entire time we stayed. In the upper 50's at night, in the low 80's during the day. We spent the week looking for our retirement home site (successfully!) and had a marathon shopping day in Asheville and Black Mountain on Friday. It was tough leaving on Saturday, but we're planning another trip to Blue Bear in the spring.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mahtab M.

Lovely to-die-for views

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This cabin has majestic views - the photos don't do it credit! You want to live on the porch forever. The cabin is spotless, and has every amenity you can imagine (except shampoo and sugar). Beds and rooms are very comfortable. Although it is quite out of the way from Asheville with a winding road, and we were questioning the choice as the road went on and on in the hills, once you get there its worth every minute of the drive. The rental company communication is also very good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

karen z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Mountain Retreat and Scenic Getaway

Our family had a wonderful week at Blue Bear Cabin. The house was welcoming and perfectly set up for our two dogs, and spacious enough to sleep us and our three kids each in their own spaces. We imagined using the screened porch more, but found it not too buggy late June, so enjoyed every evening on the big upper deck for dinner, sunset and games. The kitchen was well-equipped for cooking, and the beds all comfortable. Since the weather was comfortable, we spent most evenings on the deck, but the main family room with fireplace is also cozy. We never even used the second living area in the basement, though the family did play a few rounds on the Checkers table in the basement. The house was clean and nicely decorated with a fun bear theme -- makes it an extra special getaway! I'm a clean freak, and with two dogs, would have loved better cleaning tools. The old-fashioned broom worked more effectively than the Dirt Devil in the closet :) There is lots to do nearby. Down the mountain one direction is the little town of Black Mountain, and the other direction is Chimney Rock. For families with young kids, this would be a wonderful family-friendly place with tons to do. For our older kids, in addition to the Chimney Rock and falls hikes, there are fun eating/drinking places along the river, and public access to play on the rocks in the Green River (dogs allowed). We also spent a few hours on the Lake Lure beach (public beach does not allow dogs), and one day rented a pontoon boat on the lake, which the family and our dogs all loved, despite our rainy weather that morning. We ventured a little farther for a few hiking and eating spots, and would have ventured even farther for more adventures if our time was longer. We look forward to more the next time! P.S. Greybeard team, thanks for making this so easy; communications check-in/out and directions/patience along the way!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded getaway

We enjoyed this property over Thanksgiving with family. Knowing we were going to have people in and out, we brought extra tables as we noticed there was not a lot of extra room to pull the dining room table out. The property was very clean and had a lot of kitchen supplies available. We had teenage kids with us who used the loft pull-out and one slept on the couch. However when visiting the downstairs we noticed a full bedroom without any furniture. We felt it was a little odd to have a perfect bedroom available and not furnish it for guests vs making them sleep on couches. Our only guess was that they didn’t want extra people staying in the home? An air mattress would have offered much more privacy then the loft or living room couch. Unfortunately the hot tub was not working. We noticed the pumps running when we got there and we’re excited to use it, however it didn’t get hot enough the first night to get in. When we opened it up after breakfast on our first full day we noticed almost half the water was missing which appeared to be leaking from the front of the unit. Since it was Thanksgiving holiday we never were able to get anyone out to look at it which was unfortunate. The property has beautiful views and is centered in between Downtown Black Mountain(20 min) and Chimney Rock (15 min). With three cars in driveway we had to back down the driveway to make it easier to get in and out. It was no problem over Thanksgiving but could be more of an issue with snow due to incline/decline. All in all it was a very nice cabin. We would have loved to have used the hot tub and extra bedroom, but they were not available that weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022