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Spend winter and Fall in Cozy Black Bear retreat. See the seasons change at BBR

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Terrace/patio
Lake
Smart TV, DVD player, books, music library
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Black Mountain, NC
  • Black Mountain Golf Club
    10 min walk
  • Lake Tomahawk
    3 min drive
  • Mac's
    4 min drive
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    33 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Spend winter and Fall in Cozy Black Bear retreat. See the seasons change at BBR

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
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Black Mountain Golf Club. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a jetted tub.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
  • 10 minutes by foot from Black Mountain Golf Club and a 3-minute drive from Lake Tomahawk
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Ed and Damaris De Varona

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Jetted
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Printer
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • Next to a golf course
  • In the mountains
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Unit size: 2200 sq ft (204 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: approved pets and additional fee will be charged.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property accepts credit cards
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Spend winter and Fall in Cozy Black Bear retreat. See the seasons change at BBR Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 100 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James H.,

Liked: Cleanliness
Black Mountain Retreat
Very comfortable home with two bedrooms-2 up and 1 down. Well equipped kitchen. Quiet neighborhood with nice back porch and Kingsford charcoal grill. Two car garage. Very close to Montreat and Black Mountain. Will book then next time in the area
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
We had a wonderful stay. This property is wonderful. Quiet street, lovely setting and the home is beautiful. Had a wonderful sunroom perfect for early morning coffee or reading a book. I highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay in Black Mountain
Very nice house and neighborhood. Well equipped kitchen and pleasant porch. Comfortable beds and large bedrooms. Great location and the host is very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Walter W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Tanya G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and Clean.
It was a very pleasant stay and a beautiful house. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place good location
Everything was great. Black mountain is a really nice town. Had a little trouble adjusting the heat but got it figured out. Of course it was freezing the first couple of days. Would definitely recommend staying here if you’re in the area
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanya G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best of both worlds
My husband wanted to stay close to town. I wanted to be in the woods, more isolated. This property fit BOTH! Furnishings were comfortable, kitchen was well stocked and it was very clean. We will def stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and private
This property is private, spacious and relaxing in the woods. We had some some minor problems with burned out bulbs and a dirty toilet. The property owner was very responsive and noted with apology. Everything else was great. We loved sitting on the deck off the sunroom while the weather cooperated. We looked for bears and other wildlife and had no encounters.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arlene D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
We loved the house, the property and the location. Ed was very responsive to any requests. The furniture was comfortable, the kitchen well equipped and the sunroom was particularly delightful.
Stayed 91 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Andrea L., Ocala

Liked: Cleanliness
Good for the price
Generally the home was fine. I think the description of the home is a bit overrated. It's quite dated, the layout is a bit strange (there's another review that talks about this in detail), and there were errors in the number of bathrooms hat were listed which was one of our primary considerstions for choosing this home. Otherwise, the location was great and communication with the host was good.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K., Birmingham, AL

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Retreat
The house is as shown in photos. It was comfortable and had a very appreciated and generous supply of starter supplies such as hand soap, dish soap and paper towels. The owner was quick to respond to questions and called to see how our stay was going. The weather was exceptionally hot and humid during our stay, but the AC did a great job keeping the house cool. The Nest thermostat is easily adjustable with just a turn of the dial. The covered porch on the main level off the sunroom is totally surrounded by trees, has a nice table and chairs, and is a lovely spot for morning coffee, meals, or evening relaxing. The house is at the end of a very quiet Cul-de-sac shared with two other houses but feels very private as the other houses can't be seen through the woods. As was mentioned in a previous review, for pets there is no grass or lawn at all on the property. There is a flat area with gravel next to the garage that worked for our dog, or a short walk on the edge of the quiet street. On our first morning there we watched a very large black bear meandering around the driveway and street. Awesome! Highly recommend the Black Mountain Bistro for dinner. It has great outdoor seating, and the food is outstanding. Fresh Wood Fired Pizza and Pasta is very good, and also has a great covered outdoor eating area. The Flowering Bridge in Lake Lure was stunning, and we had a great outdoor lunch from The Lured Market and Grill. The streamside path from the Montreat Gate to the college is a great pet walk. Everywhere we encountered in the area was pet friendly. We would definitely return to Black Mountain again and would return to this house again. Thank you to the owners for being pet friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
We really enjoyed our time there it's a beautiful location and was perfect for us close town but felt very private. We loved staying there and plan on returning. Everything is as pictured no surprises. The owner is very responsive if needed. I would highly recommend for a wonderful stay in Black Mountain.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice home. Excellent A/C. Hard to find grass for dog ‘s business.
Very good
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D., WILLOW STREET

Liked: Cleanliness
Black Bear Retreat
Black Bear Retreat was our home in the woods for two weeks. We enjoyed very comfortable accommodations with a well-equipped kitchen, spacious first-floor bedroom with a very large walk-in closet and bathroom with a separate shower, soaking tub and vanity. The sunroom was delightful, surrounded by shade trees, making us feel as though we were in a tree house…a lovely place to enjoy socializing or reading. The location was ideal for us; on a secluded cul de sac, surrounded by beautiful woods but close to the interesting town of Black Mountain. Ed, the owner, was readily accessible by email to answer questions. The guest book in the home provides detailed information on operation of the Nest thermometer, the electronics (TVs, sound system, Wi-Fi) as well as restaurant reviews and places to visit. Would we stay here again...absolutely!
Stayed 15 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Sunsets
Our family really enjoyed this home and location. Would have loved to stay longer. Great sunsets and easy access to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dewanda S., Beulaville, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Great accommodations!
Excellent place! The owner was extremely accommodating when I had a question upon arrival. The location is perfect. Very close to downtown Black Mountain and easily accessible to Asheville. It was just right for my family to enjoy a quick trip to the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, charming, and very clean.
The 4 of us enjoyed our stay at Black Bear Retreat. It felt like a home. We had everything we needed. The sunroom was our favorite gathering place. The entire home was immaculately clean. The location was very convenient to any place we wanted to go. We would there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

Liked: Cleanliness
All in All a Great Place
We loved the place and location but feel some updating needs to be done. Both bathrooms and kitchen are out of date, the upstairs bath is small and cramped. Bath and kitchen towels are old, well used and stained - need complete replacement. King sheets/comforter set are outdated and the fitted sheet is too small for the mattress - had to put back on every day. Microwave is rusted and needs replacing. Even given all that, we absolutely loved our stay and location. The sunroom was my favorite room. We'd stay here again if it were still on VRBO.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linwood B., Princeton

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Break
Very easy process of renting the house. Our questions were answered promptly. It was in an excellent and convenient location. The house worked out great for the two families and it was very well stocked. The office was perfect to put the infant in to nap away from everyone. The garage was an added convenience. It was a “Great” place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ida S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Naturally Tucked Away
This property was perfect for us…two masters and lots of space to spread out. The kitchen is well equipped and each window view was filled with fall foliage. A delightful stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wanda R., Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent privacy and good location
Very restful vacation
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Jan S., SAFETY HARBOR, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Cool summer
Enjoyed being amongst the tall trees. Home is large and nicely decorated, but in need of some updates.
Stayed 91 nights in Jun 2021