Black Mountain, North Carolina
Summary:
Brand New Home! Happy Bear Lodge: If you are looking for a unique mountain getaway experience in the Black Mountain/Asheville area, you have found it! This is the place where family quality time, fun and memories will be made. This exceptional quality home is not your typical vacation rental but is a true home away from home. Brand new 2022 construction 4144 square foot, 3 level, custom built home will meet and exceed your expectations for a mountain vacation.
The Space:
This home is set up perfectly for extended families, 2-3 families or multiple couples to vacation together. ALL bedrooms are en-suite and have their own bathroom. There is a primary king primary bedroom suits on levels one along with a queen bedroom with a pocket door to a full bathroom. Level two has two king suites - both with king beds. Bedroom 3 on the upper level is an en-suite with a king bed and a bathroom with a tub/shower. This suite has an office with a day bed with a trundle and a great mountain view. Bedroom 4 on the upper level has a king bed with double sinks and a walk in shower. Bedroom 5 and 6 en-suites on the lower level both have king beds with a tub/shower combo. The home can accommodate 14 comfortably in beds. Most TV's in the house are connected to DISH satellite with most sports channels included and also have your favorite apps such as Netflix. All the bedrooms as well as the great room have TV's. Bedrooms 2 and 5 are smart TV's only. We have FAST HI SPEED WIFI internet that should be able to handle any needs including streaming movies, downloading, zooming, etc. The game room has foosball and air hockey as well as a TV. There is an additional movie room on the lower level. This is a great home for a flex-cation! Bring your Tesla or EV with Tesla adapter! We have a Tesla charger for your use.
The property is very quiet, peaceful and private and sits on 3 acres with breathtaking views all around. The large front deck and covered patio have rocking chairs to relax and enjoy the views. The large back deck is perfect for entertaining with a charcoal BBQ, large table with seating for 8 and cozy outdoor furniture in the covered section. The amazing outdoor spaces are the place for relaxing and watching the sunrise and sunset. Enjoy the mountain views and listen to the sounds of the forest below. For nature lovers, there is hiking, waterfalls and abundant wildlife in the Preserve. Our community has miles of hiking trails along the pristine streams and rivers with waterfalls that adjoins the Pisgah National Forest. Enjoy a really unique getaway. You will feel away from it all yet you will be only 15 minutes (8 miles) to Black Mountain and 30 minutes (23 miles) to Asheville, NC.
The home and kitchen are very well stocked with all your basic supplies needed for your vacation week. There is a microwave, toaster and air fryer, regular drip coffee maker, Keurig, hot water kettle, crock pot. The beds are all made up prior to your arrival and we provide towels and linens.
We take cleaning our house very seriously. We have instructed our crew on the latest recommendations such as using the highest heat setting for washing linens and towels, airing out the cabin during cleanings, disinfecting all surfaces including counters, door knobs, light switches, remotes, railings, etc. When possible, the owners are present at all cleanings supervisor and helping the cleaning crew.
We keep our availability calendar up to date. Please check our calendar before inquiring about availability. We usually respond to all email inquiries right away or within a few hours. We have a 3 night minimum requirement in the off season (Sept, Nov-May excluding holidays and spring break) and a 4-7 night minimum in season (Memorial Day through Labor Day and October) and all holidays and spring break. Please do not inquire for less than 3 nights.
Pet Policy: We allow up to 2 well behaved and housebroken dogs with prior approval and paid pet rent fee of $150. Please let us know the breed, weight and age of your dog(s) for approval. All dogs must be up to date on vaccinations and flea and tick medications prior to arrival. Sorry, no cats or any other animals allowed.
***If this property is booked, please inquire about my other similar affiliated properties. We own this home and also own and manage several other similar log cabins and homes in this community.*** Please check out all of our great 5 star guest reviews from our other listings. This is our 8th season of vacation renting and we continue to maintain, upgrade and add amenities to our home for our guests' based on their recommendations. This house truly is a one of a kind mountain experience. We make it very easy for our guests so they can enjoy their vacation. We are available before, during and after your stay with any questions or concerns. Thank you for considering our log home for your mountain vacation.
Guest Access:
Check-in instructions will be sent approximately 2-3 weeks before check-in. There is a code to both the community gate and the front door of the home.
The Neighborhood:
Bordering a vast forest preserve, Catawba Falls Preserve gated acreage homesites has stunning views of the Pisgah National Forest. You'll feel a thousand miles away in your mountainside dream vacation home, yet you'll be 15-30 minutes from the culture and conveniences of Asheville and Black Mountain. There are numerous hiking trails, streams and rivers, and waterfalls nearby. Wildlife is abundant in the Preserve. The most common animals that you may encounter are deer, wild turkey, rabbits, birds, fox, and black bears. Wake up to a symphony of birds, turkeys and woodpeckers. The sunrises, sunsets and mountain views from the large decks will amaze you! There are many hiking trails close to the property. Hike into the Pisgah National Forest and view majestic waterfalls!
Interaction with Guests:
We are available via email, phone or text before, during and after your stay.
The house was perfect for our crew of three families with teenagers. It was very clean and well equipped. The theater room was a big hit with the large screen tv, comfy seating and popcorn. This is our third year in this neighborhood, and we love the area and will definitely be back.
We visit the mountains every year with family and friends and this home by far has been our best find. Owner was easy to communicate with and was very responsive. Home is beautifully decorated and was perfectly spaced planned . Love that all rooms have their own bathroom. We will be back for sure!
The listing cant quite capture the beauty of the environment where this home is located. The home had a great floor plan for young families- and two grandparents and was perfectly outfitted. It offers hiking and access to both Asheville and Black Mountain and our multigenerational family enjoyed our stay immensely. And the Fall colors…
Happy Bear Lodge far exceeded our expectations in a vacation rental property. We have stayed in many vacation rentals, and this one was by far the best. The home was immaculately clean when we arrived and we experienced no issues at all while there. The beds were very comfortable and all the furnishings, decor, and kitchen were great. We enjoyed the hot tub and fire pit. The communication from the host Michael was outstanding. He was very helpful in making recommendations in the area as well as the trails. The hike down to the upper Catawba Falls was the highlight of the trip. If you are looking for a first class, easy vacation rental look no further. The hosts have truly thought of every detail. We cannot wait to stay here again in the future.
Gorgeous views, spacious home with enough bedrooms and bathrooms for our extended family of 11. Very safe for our 3 toddlers, with a door to the downstairs level and fully protected outdoor space. When we accidentally broke the coffee carafe, they gave us a replacement within 15 minutes! Movie room was a bonus, the laundry room had full size washer and dryer and Wi-Fi worked well. A few quirks…most of the showers were quite small, the trundle bed alcove upstairs (where a toddler slept) had no window coverings and the electrical kept tripping so we had to reset the breaker multiple times. Overall, we would not hesitate to recommend!
We had a wonderful stay in this gorgeous property! Very cleam and had everything needed for a comfortable stay. Great location and so relaxing! We will be back!!
Perfect home for a family vacation of 10. The home was spacious, extremely clean, and the views of the mountains from the deck was a favorite hang out. The hot tub and media room were a plus, as well. Michael and Bernadette were great hosts!
Beautiful setting. And each bedroom having its own bathroom was a huge plus. Only two very minor issues- the tv in downstairs bedroom 3 wasn’t working properly. Hooked up to Dish but it wouldn’t come on nor would it allow our teen to stream. And the water just wasn’t very hot most of the time at bath/shower time. But everything else was spot on! Furniture was comfy, the view was stunning (hate we didn’t see any wildlife), and just a perfect set up for our family.
Very nice and cozy with a lot of space for a big family or a large group of friends...Enjoyed the fire pit and the hot tub. The kitchen has everything you need and I like how each bedroom has its own bathroom. Lovely Place.
There is nothing but positive to say about this home. This was our first away from home holiday vacation and it was perfect! Weather was quite cold the first few days but there is so much to do inside that no one cared. Loved the game room and movie theater. Michael was always available for communication. Only wish we could have stayed longer, maybe indefinitely!
What a memorable and perfect time our family had. The only negative thing I can say is that we had to leave! Beautiful brand new home in a very peaceful and private setting, located in a gated preserve community with awesome hiking trails and waterfalls - nature at its best. The homeowners, Michael and Bernadette have thought of everything to make this the most stress free and easy vacation. Communication was great and you can tell they really care about their guests' well being. The kitchen was by far the best equipped kitchen and stocked cabin of any rental we have ever stayed at, right down to the spices, oils appliances, etc.... The house was incredibly clean and comfortable. It even smells brand new! Outdoor spaces were fabulous with comfy furniture to overlook the mountains both in the front and back of the property. Plenty of room with 6 en-suites and multiple outdoor places to escape or gather. Many fun nights were spent around the outdoor fire pit, game room, movie theater. We will be staying here again next year. Book this home without hesitation, you will not be disappointed!
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