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Bear Hug | Incredible Outdoor Living Space with Fireplace

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Screened Porch and Wood Burning Fireplace
Welcome to Bear Hug
Stairs to Front Door
Main Level Wood Burning Fireplace
Living Room with TV, Main Level

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 80.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Highlands Country Club
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Dry Falls
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Whiteside Mountain
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Clemson, SC (CEU-Oconee County Regional)
    ‪83 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 Main Level

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 Upper Level

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 Lower Level

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4 Lower Level

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Bear Hug | Incredible Outdoor Living Space with Fireplace

Bear Hug

WE DO NOT ACCEPT AMEX

This Rent In Highlands vacation rental home is pet friendly for one small dog, Pets must be pre-approved. An additional non-refundable pet fee is required and is not included in the rental fee. Please call our office for approval and to pay the pet  fee. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in a $1000.00 fine.

Only adults (25 years old and older) may reserve this property and an adult must occupy the property at all times.

Bear Hug is the perfect mountain getaway, nestled in a quiet community just minutes from downtown Highlands. Surrounded by nature, the property offers a peaceful, private retreat while still being close to town, making it an ideal oasis.

Bedrooms and Layout:
Great for families, the home features four spacious bedrooms spread out over three floors. Two of the bedrooms are primary suites, each with its own en suite bathroom, providing plenty of space and privacy for everyone.

Living Spaces:
The home offers several gathering areas perfect for enjoying the mountain lifestyle. The main family room features vaulted ceilings and a cozy wood-burning fireplace. Downstairs, the game room is equipped with a large-screen TV, pool table, and wet bar, offering entertainment for all ages. The grand screened-in porch, also with a wood-burning fireplace, is an ideal spot to gather at any time of the day. When the weather is perfect, step outside to enjoy the firepit and take in the beauty of the surroundings.

Parking and Outdoor Features:
A circle driveway, parking court, and carport provide ample space for guest parking. The backyard includes a fenced area for pets, but please seek pre-approval before bringing your furry friend along.

What our guests are saying…

"Excellent spot for a long weekend getaway. Located in a quiet neighborhood close to downtown Highlands with a lot of privacy. Large bedrooms, amenities and outdoor fire pit make this house a great place for family and friends." - Rent In Highlands Vacation Rental Guest, Ross W.

Rent In Highlands Vacation Rental Cancellation Policy

Policy (A)  for reservations less than 20 days:
A reservation canceled between 0-45 days prior to arrival is not eligible to receive a refund. If more than 45 days notice is given, the renter shall receive a refund of all payments made, less a cancellation fee of 10% of the Total Cost of the Reservation.

Policy (B) for reservations of 20 days or more and reservations made 6 months in advance:
NO refund is given unless the property is re-rented under the same terms (Trip insurance is available and recommended to help protect your trip).

Special Amenities:

Screened in porch with wood burning fireplace
Living room with wood burning fireplace
Firepit
Game room with pool table & wet bar

This home is professionally managed by Rent in Highlands, a division of Country Club Properties. Your premier source for Vacation Rentals in Highlands NC.

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Rent In Highlands
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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

Pets allowed
Pre-approval for one small dog,
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Highlands

Highlands is home to this holiday home. Nantahala National Forest and Highlands Biological Station reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cashiers Farmers Market and Highlands Aerial Park.
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Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Highlands Playhouse - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Highlands Country Club - 10 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Dry Falls - 13 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Whiteside Mountain - 18 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Old Edwards Club - 19 min drive - 14.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cornucopia Restaurant - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Orchard - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Hug | Incredible Outdoor Living Space with Fireplace pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bear Hug | Incredible Outdoor Living Space with Fireplace?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Hug | Incredible Outdoor Living Space with Fireplace?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bear Hug | Incredible Outdoor Living Space with Fireplace located?

Situated in Highlands, this holiday home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Highlands Biological Station and Highlands Playhouse. Highlands Art Gallery and Highlands Dog Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ross W.

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

Spacious Mountain Home

Excellent spot for a long weekend getaway. Located in a quiet neighborhood close to downtown Highlands with a lot of privacy. Large bedrooms, amenities and outdoor fire pit make this house a great place for family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie S.

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

Excellent stay near town

Beautiful rooms to gather indoors and out!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marvin T.

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

Tide fans

Football weekend….great sitting areas…not many televisions. Pool table in the lower level is the deal! Fire pit is primo. No Mountain View but you can’t have everything
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Carol B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Dated property .. dark interior
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

HOPSON M.

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

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good
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

tim t.

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

Toler Review

Overall, very enjoyable. Only suggestion: have big tv in one of major congregating areas where fireplaces are, the screemed in porch and the main floor sitting room. Big football weekend. .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne C.

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

Great house in great location

Clean and well stocked. Plenty of room to spread out. Large bathrooms and closet space…loved that! Maybe another tv on the porch or main level den would have been nice for movies at night or to watch golf tournament, etc. Great fire pit in the fenced in area was a plus.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Relaxing Mother's Day

Great house for my family of 6! We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristie H.

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

Beautifully Private

Lovely home and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jim B.

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

Fun Fall Weekend

We had a great weekend at Bear Hug. Plenty of room for all four couples. The screen porch with fireplace was incredible. The living room area also has fireplace and we used it all weekend. Then there was the pool table and dart board for fun, too. We had a couple of issues, but Alicen and Joe(maintenance guy) were very responsive and worked to solve them. All in all, a terrific place to get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great house near Highlands

Living space was more than advertised.but so was distance to downtown..Definitely not a walk. Overall, a fantastic week !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen A.

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

Bear hug stay

Loved the house. Only issue I saw was that it could use a leaf blower on the porch.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beechard M.

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

Christmas getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful, spacious home for a few days after Christmas. The wood burning fireplaces were in constant use!! Being close to town was a huge plus, also. We hope to be back there soon to enjoy more of Bear Hug!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth-Steve P.

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

Great time!

The house is lovely and the fireplaces are a great gathering place. The closed in porch was our favorite gathering spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Friends getaway

Great house! Needed one more day to thoroughly enjoy all of the house (fire pit, porch etc).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

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