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

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Relax in a serene hot tub surrounded by a deck and mountain views.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a large island, sink, stove, and dishwasher.
Relax in a hot tub on an outdoor deck surrounded by lush greenery and distant mountains.
Relax in this inviting living room with a stone fireplace, flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating for a cozy atmosphere.
Two-story lodge with a gabled roof and balcony, featuring a central entrance and garage doors.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 83739 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Old Fort, NC
  • Lake Lure
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Lake Lure Beach and Water Park
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Lake Lure Flowering Bridge
    ‪60 min drive‬
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪57 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Old Fort

In Old Fort .You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Waterfall Park and 9 miles (15 km) of Lake Lure with a stay here. Chimney Rock State Park and Catawba River are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Catawba Falls - 28 min drive - 13.4 miles
  • Lake Lure - 41 min drive - 18.6 miles
  • Lake Lure Adventure Company - 50 min drive - 21.7 miles
  • Lake Lure Beach and Water Park - 58 min drive - 25.4 miles
  • Lake Lure Flowering Bridge - 60 min drive - 26.1 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rumbling Bald Resort on Lake Lure - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Legends on the Lake - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪The Gardens - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Allen Tate Realtors Rumbling Bald Resort on Lake Lure Office - ‬29 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

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

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 3,739 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

573066

Frequently asked questions

How close is Big Bear Cabin | Game Room, Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Year-Round Views to the airport?

This cabin is 45.6 mi (66-min drive) away from the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Big Bear Cabin | Game Room, Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Year-Round Views have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

How close is Big Bear Cabin | Game Room, Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Year-Round Views to the beach?

This cabin is 18.9 mi (53-min drive) from Lake Lure Beach and Water Park.

Does Big Bear Cabin | Game Room, Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Year-Round Views offer free breakfast?

This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Big Bear Cabin | Game Room, Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Year-Round Views?

No, there is no casino at this cabin.

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.

Is there free parking at Big Bear Cabin | Game Room, Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Year-Round Views?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does Big Bear Cabin | Game Room, Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Year-Round Views have a pool?

This cabin does not have a pool.

Does Big Bear Cabin | Game Room, Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Year-Round Views have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

How close is Big Bear Cabin | Game Room, Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Year-Round Views to downtown Old Fort?

This cabin is 6.4 mi away from Old Fort.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful family getaway

The cabin was wonderfully clean, the property manager was attentive and responsive. We had a fantastic time
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Great experience

Beautiful home with a fantastic view from back deck.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Great experience

Great time
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022