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Luxurious log cabin w/stunning views, WiFi, hot tub + 15 mins to Black Mountain

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Outdoor spa tub
Outdoor dining
Outdoor spa tub
Living area
Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Old Fort, NC
  • Lake Lure Flowering Bridge
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Lake Lure
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Lake Lure Beach and Water Park
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Loft

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Luxurious log cabin w/stunning views, WiFi, hot tub + 15 mins to Black Mountain

Willy Bear

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Nestled in the quiet seclusion of a gated wildlife preserve, this three-story, three-bedroom, three-bath log cabin, affectionately named Willy Bear, is just a 15-minute drive from Black Mountain and the perfect vacation getaway for your group. Enjoy a variety of spacious outdoor areas, including a hot tub, deck, and fire pit. Relax on two screened porches -- there's even a swinging bed for afternoon naps.

Check out nearby Catawba Falls, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and downtown Black Mountain.

LIVING AREA

With gleaming hardwood floors and vaulted ceilings, the rustic-chic living room offers an ultra-comfortable retreat. Enjoy the warm ambiance of the gas fireplace while watching a movie on the 42inch TV with Blu-ray and Roku. Find comfortable seating on two sofas, a bench, and armchair.

A second living area features a gas stove/fireplace, two sofas, and an armchair.

KITCHEN & DINING

Work your culinary magic in a well-appointed kitchen, outfitted with beautiful granite countertops, a gas range, double sink, and dishwasher.

BED & BATH

This three-level home sleeps 10 guests between the three bedrooms. There is a futon available in the loft overlooking the living room as well as in the detached garage.

The master bedroom has a king bed, walk-in closet, 33inch TV, and access to a screened porch. Just outside the door, a bathroom has a walk-in shower.

Upstairs, the second bedroom has a full-size bed, twin bed, twin trundle, walk-in closet, and a desk.

The lower-level third bedroom includes a queen bed, a full-size sleeper sofa, a beverage cooler, and a 33inch TV with a DVD player. The en-suite bathroom has a walk-in shower.

Stocked with a complimentary starter supply of toiletries, the guest bathroom has a walk-in shower.

OUTDOOR AREA

A hot tub promises ultimate relaxation and a wraparound porch has rocking chair seating for two and a table for four.

There is a screened porch off the master bedroom with seating for two, as well as a screened lower porch with picnic seating for eight, two rocking chairs, two armchairs, and a full-size swinging bed.

A lower deck offers a fire pit and bar seating for two.

EXTRA AMENITIES & MORE DETAILS

Amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, a washer/dryer, and video games. There is parking for four vehicles in the driveway.

Cell phone reception can occasionally be spotty on some carriers in this lovely mountainous area. A landline is provided in the home for your convenience.

LOCATION

The surrounding area is rife with opportunities for swimming, rafting, ziplining, biking, and skiing. It's also central to a variety of must-see attractions.

Drive 11 miles to Catawba Falls or 16 miles to iconic Chimney Rock for hiking and panoramic views. Or head 32 miles to downtown Asheville and popular area attractions like Grove Park Inn and the Biltmore Estate. And it's just 59 miles to Pisgah National Forest Preserve. This home is situated on a gated wildlife preserve within walking distance to many hiking trails and beautiful waterfalls.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.




Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of North Carolina
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
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Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Old Fort

Located in Old Fort, this holiday home is in the mountains. Old Fort Monument and Chimney Rock Gemstone Mine are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Chimney Rock State Park and Pisgah National Forest. Travelling with kids? Consider Old Fort Railroad Museum and Chimney Rock Adventure Golf. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like rock climbing.
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Old Fort, NC

What's nearby

  • Catawba Falls - 21 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Lake Lure Flowering Bridge - 26 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Lake Lure - 31 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Lake Lure Beach and Water Park - 35 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Chimney Rock State Park - 36 min drive - 17.3 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rumbling Bald Resort on Lake Lure - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Legends on the Lake - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪The Gardens - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Straightaway Cafe - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxurious log cabin w/stunning views, WiFi, hot tub + 15 mins to Black Mountain pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxurious log cabin w/stunning views, WiFi, hot tub + 15 mins to Black Mountain?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxurious log cabin w/stunning views, WiFi, hot tub + 15 mins to Black Mountain?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxurious log cabin w/stunning views, WiFi, hot tub + 15 mins to Black Mountain located?

This family-friendly Old Fort holiday home is located in the mountains, 1.9 mi (3 km) from Waterfall Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Old Fort Railroad Museum and Catawba River. Mountain Gateway Museum and Old Fort Monument are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

8.2/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andre A.

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

Beautiful

The home was beautiful and in a nice neighborhood. I loved that the communication with the host was quick and easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent property! Great for our family getaway.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Loved the hot tub with the mountain views!

Had a fabulous stay and enjoyed the scenery and relaxing atmosphere.
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10/10 Excellent

Derrick O.

Nice vacation home.

Man was quite and secluded. Super peaceful will definitely be booking again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

ROBBIE M.

Lots of room and great view.

Plenty of room for the 5 of us girls for our girls trip. View is great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Wonderful stay!

We loved our time at the cabin. Beautiful, clean, and comfortable with a wonderful view!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
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8/10 Good

Dana N.

Beautiful home- watch out for snakes!

Wonderful space for a big family or multiple families. Just bring your own cooking/kitchen utensils!
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10/10 Excellent

GREGORIO C.

Quiet clean very nice place

Away and quiet close to other places to visit very privet and enough space
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

Perfect Mountain Get Away

A rare find. Very peaceful and private. Our family of six loved being here and making family memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

George F.

Wonderful Property

Perfect for our family. Loved the ability to spread out but still have room to be together. The game room was great! Had a minor issue that Vacasa quickly addressed, as usual! Very clean. Overall, a wonderful property in a great location - within 30 minutes of several attractions. Would recommend it.

8/10 Good

Jessica D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love it overall

The only reason I can’t give it 5 stars is because of the hot tub not being clean and the downstairs porch not being sprayed off.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
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8/10 Good

Barb W.

Weekend in the trees.

Family Gathering enjoyed staying at willybear in Old Fort, North Carolina. I rented it because of the game room and hot tub which kids and adults enjoyed. Had some frustrations getting thru gate because of lack of code and not having code for game room which we were told was not included. It was part of The house as was shown in photos. House could use a bigger pot and skillet, but it was clean and had enough room for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Chris & Vallery K., Northport, AL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

VERY Secluded

The description on this property stated it was a gated community. This indicates to me there are people around. There was no gate. There was a place for a gate but no gate. There was no community. This cabin is beautiful but is almost completely isolated. We would never have rented it if we had known. Too remote for my daughter and I.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremia A.

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

Comfortable Stay

The Willy bear property was very comfortable, safe, and clean. My family and I enjoyed our stay and were even pleasantly surprised at all of the infant/kid friendly options the cabin included. In the main bedroom closet there was a pack n play and even a sound machine! We brought our own, but it was so nice to see there was a back up just in case. We did have some issues with the hot tub, but customer service walked us through exactly what to do and everything worked out fine. The neighborhood is a gated community just as advertised and everyone is pretty well spaced out. There are not many marked out hiking trails (if any) through the neighborhood that we saw, but it was beautiful to walk around some of the roads all the same. Another highlight was the cinnamon roll shop down in town! Gogo's Cinnamon Rolls was not only delicious with several different fresh made options, but they also are a very kind and professional staff. Everything was very clean and well done and reasonably priced. An excellent breakfast choice for any day of your stay. All in all this is a great house with plenty of space for a small or large group for any time of the year.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kelly C.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dinorah R., flowery branch

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We enjoying having thanksgiving at the cabin

Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Katy P.

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

Beautiful cabin!

This cabin is nearly perfect. The location is beautiful; great amenities; plentiful towels; well-equipped kitchen; lots of great spaces to relax; game room is great for the kids. I’d love to give this cabin 5 stars, but can only give 4 because the hot tub wasn’t heated when we arrived and we couldn’t get it to heat up until the last morning before we left. Maybe a short that needs to be fixed? Because the property is managed by Vacasa and not an individual owner, communication was a bit of a challenge as well. Not bad; just not as easy dealing with a property management company as it is with the actual owner. We’ll come back because the cabin is wonderful! Just hoping the hot tub works next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura M., Seminole, FL

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

Riley Girls Reunion

This property had so much to offer! The beds were very comfortable too. It was a great location near many things to do. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

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