Enjoy the silence, location, privacy and nature, 15 min to Blue Ridge Hwy.

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Get so much more than a cabin in the woods. Luxury, location privacy 2000 sq ft

Glorious sun room light and bright bring the nature in!

Leather Sofas and fine decor welcome you home to Black Bear Retreat.

The Kitchen is well equipped with high end appliances great picture window.

New 60 HDTV with stereo surround the hub of your living room fun.

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6204 sq m

Check out the area

Black Mountain, NC

Lake Tomahawk3 min drive
Black Mountain Center for the Arts4 min drive
Hop'n Blueberry Farm7 min drive
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)32 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 main floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 Upstairs

1 King Bed

Office 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 Main

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2 Upstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Office

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Don't get stuck with just a cabin in the woods! Expect more from Black Bear Retreat. This home has it all. Enjoy state of the art surround sound, luxury furnishings, two covered decks and wonderful sun room with large casement windows overlooking forest and mountains. Excellent spot to read/write at ease while you feel as though you are nestled in the woods. Home is very comfortable and beautifully decorated. Spacious bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchen. Kitchen has top of the line appliances. Kenmore Elite washer/dryer. Multiple playback devices will keep the whole family entertained. Bring your blue ray discs, connect your iPods, stream movies on Netflix or surf you tube. NEW 60 inch large screen LED 1080P HD Streaming Wifi TV in living room two other HD TV's in bedrooms. The double master bedroom with baths one upstairs and one on the main level is perfect for 2 couples or a family of four. A bonus computer room can be used for work or play or as an extra place to sleep. Additional two very comfortable queen size inflatable mattress is available. You will feel so comfortable in this mountain retreat that you'll never want to leave. The scenery is breathtaking. Unlike many mountain cabin homes in the area which are beautiful but remote and rugged, Black Bear combines privacy with easy access to the home and to all the town of Black Mountain and the Blue Ridge has to offer. The home is within town limits and has paved all weather access roads. The Sun room is light and bright. The best place enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding woods, mountains, and wild life. Two Skylights with motorized shades let the sunshine in and keep things warm and bright in the fall and winter months. Two large covered decks on two floors allow you to enjoy the natural beauty or sit in a rocking chair sipping a bottle of wine and watching the sun go down over the mountain horizon.

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Keywords: House

Property manager

Ed and Damaris De Varona

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Mountain view

Charming lights and four large rockers for hanging out.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Approved pets and additional fee will be charged.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please review the rental agreement for all applicable house rules.

POSTED REFUND POLICY APPLIES GENERALLY FOR SHORT TERM STAYS ONLY SEE RENTAL AGREEMENT FOR SPECIFIC CANCELLATION POLICY RELATING TO YOUR RESERVATION.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Long-term renters welcome

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Black Mountain

Located in Black Mountain, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on a lake. White Horse Black Mountain and Swannanoa Valley Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Black Mountain Golf Club and Hop'n Blueberry Farm. The Merry Wine Market and Ten Thousand Villages are also worth visiting. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain climbing nearby.

Black Mountain, NC

What's nearby

Black Mountain Golf Club - 10 min walk
Lake Tomahawk - 3 min drive
White Horse Black Mountain - 4 min drive
Black Mountain Center for the Arts - 4 min drive
Hop'n Blueberry Farm - 7 min drive

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

Starbucks - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 6 min drive
Wendy's - 6 min drive
Foothills Grange - 4 min drive
Starbucks - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy the silence, location, privacy and nature, 15 min to Blue Ridge Hwy. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy the silence, location, privacy and nature, 15 min to Blue Ridge Hwy.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy the silence, location, privacy and nature, 15 min to Blue Ridge Hwy.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy the silence, location, privacy and nature, 15 min to Blue Ridge Hwy. located?

Situated in Black Mountain, this golf holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Black Mountain Golf Club and Lake Tomahawk. White Horse Black Mountain and The Merry Wine Market are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Walter W.

12 Apr 2024

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

Great house, nice neighborhood

The house was beautifully furnished and decorated. Very nicely cleaned as well. It was a pleasure to stay there. Thanks!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

9 June 2023

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

Wonderful Mountain House

We loved this house! The double primary suite layout was perfect for us - 2 couple’s traveling together. The sun room was our favorite spot and we really enjoyed the television and the surround sound system. We we’re visiting friends in Black Mountain so the location was perfect. We also drove to Asheville for dinner one night - very easy drive - about 20 minutes. Overall, we thought it was a wonderful place. We hope to return soon!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya G.

19 Apr 2023

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

Repeat visitor

This property is well stocked with comfortable furniture. The location is perfect. 1-2 miles from where we wanted to go, yet still has the feeling of being isolated.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Donna B.

11 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second Stay

This is a lovely place and was our second time staying there. It could use some updating but is very comfortable and has everything you really need. The house is in a lovely, quiet, and convenient location.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wanda R., Florida

28 Feb 2023

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

Quiet and Clean.

It was a very pleasant stay and a beautiful house. Thank you.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ed and Damaris De Varona

I worked as an attorney in Miami. I am a licensed realtor and travel often cross country. I am 57 years old. My wife and I have been married 24 years. I am self employed and enjoy considerable scheduling flexibility. We like to get away on long weekends. Longer trips will usually happen in the Spring and Summer. There is also some time for us on spring break in March or Winter break in December to travel. We enjoy traveling to new places in our small RV. We have two beautiful daughters ages, 24 and 22. We enjoy the great outdoors but also enjoy museums and touring new cities. This home is available on short notice.

Why they chose this property

I was looking for a total getaway home that did not compromise privacy for convenience or space for amenities or views for location. Black Bear delivers more than your typical cabin in the woods. I can walk or bike into downtown Black Mountain for groceries or other provisions. I can park my RV out front or my cars in the two car garage. I can walk with the kids to the lake and the community pool. I can start hikes into the surrounding mountains within minutes from my home. I was looking for a place to relax and unwind to enjoy mountain sunsets from my decks and hear the sounds of nature and not the sounds of traffic or neighbors. Bird watch from my backyard decks. Eat your meals "al fresco" every night as you watch the sunset. I wanted to have a modern home with all the modern high tech conveniences. I did not want to settle for a 'Spartan' mountain cabin with limited or unpaved road access, internet access or spotty phone service. I wanted to have plenty of room for guests. I wanted a place to start my day trips into the Blue Ridge without having to worry about paved access, long winding gravel roads or adverse weather conditions. I wanted a home where AC in the Summer is strictly optional but four seasons can be enjoyed. Fall season at Black Bear is stunning and Winter season is mostly mild with some post card perfect snow showers.

I wanted a place within a day trip of all the Nature activities Western NC has to offer. Black Bear has delivered for me I know it will for you as well.

What makes this property unique

You are able to walk or bike to downtown or take your golf clubs cross the street and play golf at the stunning Black Mountain public golf course. A full service gym (Chesire) is a 5 minute drive or 15 min bike ride away. A picnic on the Blue Ridge Parkway one of America's most scenic highways is only a 10 minute drive away. Bring your fishing rod as lake Tomahawk is less than a 15 minute walk from the retreat. Go to Montreat and climb lookout mountain. You can take a casual stroll downtown to eat lunch at many fine restaurants or shop in the antique shops. Go to one of the many local festivals. Rent bikes at Epic Cycle downtown and do a mountain bike tour of Black Mountain start from your front door and take North fork road all the way around to old hwy 70 and Lake Tomahawk. Follow the golf courses back to Black Bear. If you crave more, the City of Asheville is considered one of the most livable cities in the US is at your doorstep. ( About 15 minute drive West on I-40 or US 70) Enjoy the incredible art and music scene in Downtown Asheville. Eat at the open air restaurants or spend the day at the Biltmore House. The largest private home in America. Tour the second largest art deco district in the US. Other nearby attractions include skiing less than 40 minutes away. White water rafting at the Nantahala River. KOA camping. Chimney Rock Park and Lake Lure is only 20 miles away. Grandfather Mountain and Mount Mitchell tallest mountain east of the Mississippi are less than 1 hour away.