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Big Bear Cabin | Game Room, Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Year-Round Views

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Gorgeous living room with 25ft high ceilings with exposed rafter floor-to-ceiling views at Big Bear Cabin!
The expansive deck offers long-range mountain views & a covered area to cool off from the sun or retreat from rainy weather.
Spacious kitchen with a dishwasher & 2 types of coffeemakers (Drip-style & Keurig).
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Sunset mountain views from the hot tub.

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8347.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Old Fort, TN
  • Pisgah National Forest
    23 min drive
  • Lake Lure
    31 min drive
  • Chimney Rock State Park
    37 min drive
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    58 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining Area

About this property

Big Bear Cabin | Game Room, Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Year-Round Views

Big Bear Cabin is an immaculate mountain home located in Gateway Mountain's 3,000-acre nature preserve. Enjoy access to lush wooded forests, gorgeous waterfalls, and stunning mountaintop views. The community also has two small lakes and a trout pond for catch-and-release fishing (no license required). The cabin is a mere 1-mile hike to the private community waterfall and is just up the hill from the swimming area and fishing pond by Lake George.

About the Home
• Impressive living room with 25' high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling views, Roku Smart TV, and wood-burning fireplace.
• Well-appointed kitchen with dishwasher, Keurig, drip-style coffee maker, and eat-in dining for 6.
• Upper-level loft, overlooking the living room, provides a dedicated workspace (desk & chair, monitor, HDMI cable, keyboard & mouse) and Smart TV.
• Garage game room with pool table, ping-pong table, pop-a-shot basketball, and air hockey.
• Spacious deck with covered and open-air seating, bistro-style lighting, and a hot tub overlooking long-range mountain views.
• Wood burning fire pit with seating for 5.

Where to Unwind
• Main floor primary bedroom with king-size bed and en suite bathroom with large soaking tub and walk-in shower.
• Main floor bedroom with queen-size bed; a full bathroom, with bathtub and shower combination, can be accessed from the hallway.
• Lower level bedroom with king-size bed, a twin-size bunk bed, and en suite bathroom with walk-in shower.

Where to Explore
• Nearest Gas, Sunoco | 23 minutes
• Hillman Brewing in Old Fort | 24 minutes
• Nearest Grocery, Frisbee's | 25 minutes
• Catawba Falls Trail Head | 29 minutes
• Downtown Black Mountain | 34 minutes
• Chimney Rock State Park | 36 minutes
• The Biltmore Estate | 46 minutes
• Downtown Asheville | 49 minutes

Please note: This home is NOT pet-friendly. There are 2 ring flood light exterior cameras (1 at the front deck and 1 at the back porch above the door). Firewood is not provided. 4WD is not required the majority of the year but is strongly recommended during the colder winter months when icy and/or snowy road conditions are present. We also recommend travel insurance for those staying in the Gateway Mountain development during the winter months. No parking is allowed on roadways or at gate entrances. No RVs, boat trailers, camping trailers, or trailers of any kind are permitted in the Gateway Mountain Community.

Property manager

Greybeard Rentals
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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. Mountain Gateway Museum and Old Fort Railroad Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Chimney Rock Gemstone Mine and Chimney Rock Adventure Golf. Travelling with kids? Consider The Merry Wine Market and Lake Lure Beach and Water Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Old Fort, TN

What's nearby

  • Catawba Falls - 26 min drive
  • Lake Lure Flowering Bridge - 31 min drive
  • Lake Lure - 31 min drive
  • Chimney Rock State Park - 37 min drive
  • Lake Lure Beach and Water Park - 37 min drive

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rumbling Bald Resort on Lake Lure - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Hillman Beer - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Legends on the Lake - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Mr Bobs Donuts - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Bear Cabin | Game Room, Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Year-Round Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Big Bear Cabin | Game Room, Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Year-Round Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Bear Cabin | Game Room, Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Year-Round Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Big Bear Cabin | Game Room, Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Year-Round Views located?

This family-friendly Old Fort holiday home is located in the mountains, 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Waterfall Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Chimney Rock State Park and Lake Lure. Old Fort Railroad Museum and Catawba River are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible service and accomodation
The property management company exceeded expectations in all ways. We needed to have medical equipment delivered to the home, and they spoke with me multiple times to get delivery set up on a weekend. The home was great. We can't recommend any of the Greybread properties enough. Thank you!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful, peaceful place
The house is lovely. Roomy and cozy at the same time! Really comfortable beds, wonderful kitchen and living space, and we loved the porch and hot tub. It is certainly off the beaten path, but the peace & quiet and the millions of stars at night made it worth the drive!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
Beautiful home with a fantastic view from back deck.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large and beautiful home
Stayed here to explore the area and glad that I did! Beautiful home in a super location. The Lake Lure area is remarkable and very close. So much to do around there at Lake Lure. The views from this home in Gateway Mountain are wonderful. Clean and large home.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
We had a great time! Property manager was very helpful. The house has great mountain views and two separate areas to sleep. Great for 2 families. Very spacious and bright. We really enjoyed our stay. The only thing, it is better to arrive during the daytime since the house is difficult to find at night, very steep mountain roads to get there. Definitely need a car that can withstand steep road and curves.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
NC vacation
We really enjoyed the property. The rooms were big and roomy. The view was lovely. We enjoyed going to the waterfall that was nearby. We especially enjoyed playing pool. We wish that the darts were in good shape. We had a very pleasant vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele R., Apex

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Retreat
I wish we could have stayed longer to enjoy the outdoors. It rained for 2 days solid but we still had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Milesa L., Chuluota, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ending the year on a great note!
Big Bear cabin is a beautiful property, as noted it is a hidden gem…. Comfortable and homey feel to the house and we love the area as well. Will definitely return and anyone who goes will enjoy it immensely!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family holiday away
The property is beautiful and secluded even though it is in a gated community. Short drive to town. Great views and game room. Owner provided linens and towels but no extra blankets. At night we used couch throw blankets on the beds instead of turning the heat up higher. Also had to purchase additional cookware to use as we didn’t find it provided in the kitchen.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded
Great property! It is quite of a curvy drive to get there off the highway (once you get into the neighborhood), but it was a wonderful stay. My parents also loved that they had a ramp into the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
Great time
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Greybeard Rentals

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Greybeard Rentals manages vacation rentals and vacation cabins in Asheville, Black Mountain, Montreat, Old Fort and surrounding areas. Located 10-15 minutes from downtown Asheville, Black Mountain is a quaint town with many great shopping options, delicious restaurants, breweries and access to hiking trails and wilderness areas. TripAdvisor named Black Mountain one of America's Prettiest Towns in 2017. Asheville is home to award-winning restaurants, stunning mountain views with access to areas like the Blue Ridge Parkway, The Biltmore Estate, and a variety of local art and culture. Oh, and did we mention Asheville has had the record for having more breweries per capita than any other U.S. city? We held the title for Beer City USA in 2009. Hiking trails are also located throughout western North Carolina.

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