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Big Bear Cabin

4.9286
4.9 (14 Reviews)
3 Bedrooms
3 Baths
8 Guests
Old Fort to Marion
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Featured Amenities

  • Fire Pit
  • Game Room
  • Hot Tub
  • King Bed
  • Mountain View
  • Private/Secluded
  • Wifi

Cancellation Policy

  • Moderate Policy 100% refund 30 days before check-in; 50% refund 14-30 days before check-in.

Description

Bedroom 1
1 King
Bedroom 2
1 Queen
Bedroom 3
1 King, 1 Bunk Bed
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.

Amenities

Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Exterior Security Camera
  • Fireplace
  • Game room
  • Heating
  • Internet
  • Iron
  • Iron Board
  • King Bed
  • Laptop Friendly
  • Linens provided
  • Mountain View
  • Private Entrance
  • Secluded Asheville Rentals
  • Smoke Detector
  • Television
  • Towels provided
  • Washer
  • Wifi
  • Wood Stove

Suitability

  • Air Conditioning
  • Children Welcome
  • Cleaning Disinfection
  • Decked area
  • Enhanced Cleaning Practices
  • Fireplace
  • Free Parking
  • Gated Community
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant
  • Smoking Not Allowed

Kitchen and Dining

  • Coffee Maker
  • Dining Area
  • Dishes Utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Fridge
  • Keurig Coffee Maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster

Outdoor Living

  • Deck Patio Uncovered
  • Fire Pit
  • Grill
  • Hot Tub
  • Outdoor Space/Living Area

Availability

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Reviews

Excellent Visit

Sent on 2025-03-16 by Cindy
Overall
5
The cabin was beautiful and we had a great time in the local area. This was a "Granny Getaway" for 2 retired ladies who wanted to have a week away to just visit and see a few things in the area. We live in 2 different states so NC was a midway point, and the cabin served us well. It had plenty of room, the kitchen was well stocked with all the cooking utensils you would need to either cook or barbecue, plenty of dinnerware and glassware, and a comfortable living room to sit and talk, or play backgammon. Lots of game equipment in the garage if you bring kids or teenagers, but we didn't really use those. They even had puzzles and games for young kids on the living room bookcase. Wood-burning fireplace worked well and we enjoyed several evening fires. The hot tub was relaxing, and there are nice string lights around that. The cell and internet service worked well--no problems at all. Didn't see any wildlife, but we did find the best cinnamon roll shop we've ever been to...it's called Gogo's Cinnamon Rolls and it's right in downtown Old Fort, just a short distance past the Greybeard Rental Office. OMG are the rolls wonderful, with many flavors to choose from, and the 2 young men working there are so friendly and helpful...Carson and Joelle, you are the best! We went into Asheville and hiked the Catawba Falls...had great weather and we were able to take advantage of it. The only negative things are the road signs, the winding roads and having to haul your trash to the dump as you leave! I've rented many cabins, and never had to take my own trash out--that's usually part of the cleaning fee. Thankfully, the dump is on your way out of town. The road signs are often very confusing since they point in multiple directions for the same road name, and we found out later that the written driving directions we were given are based on the shortest route to the cabin. I strongly suggest you use the Mackenzie Way North gate--the community has multiple entrances--the original directions had us come in on Sally Gap Gate and I was so scared driving on that road! The cabin is quite high on the mountain, and that road to it is extremely steep and winding with multiple hairpin turns; a lot of it is gravel and I didn't have an AWD or 4WD vehicle, so it was pretty scary going up that first day. After that, we stopped at the office and got directions using the Mackenzie Way North gate, and though it is still a bit winding and steep in places, it has more sections of paved road and a lot less scary. I highly recommend you ask for those directions in advance! My friend had an AWD car so we used that on our excursions into town, but even with that, due to the road signs being a bit confusing, we always seemed to come in on a different route every time we returned. Leaving was easy to use the same route...we just followed the signs that pointed toward "Main Gate" but coming back into the community, Waze never sent us on the same route! Overall, the cabin was wonderful and the area was very quiet--never heard any other neighbors, and the cabins are far enough apart that we never even saw any others from our windows or deck and the trees were bare, so you would normally expect to see other cabins. We only saw them as we were driving in or out on those winding roads! Highly recommend this cabin as a shared cabin for 2 families--lots of room, and bedrooms on 2 floors so you will have plenty of privacy. Thanks Greybeard for a seamless check-in/out process.

Manager's Response

Thank you for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review, Cindy! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed a peaceful and relaxing "Granny Getaway" at Big Bear Cabin. It sounds like you had the perfect trip filled with beautiful natural sights, cozy fires, and delicious cinnamon rolls. We look forward to hosting you again on your next getaway trip.

Excellent (5)

Sent on 2024-12-29 by Gabriela
Overall
5
This house was absolutely wonderful! We enjoyed the hot tub, fireplace, and game room. The trails were so close to the house and we loved waterfall. The only feedback we have is the dishwasher didn’t work very well and the pool rack was broken. Besides that, our stay was perfect. Thank you!

Manager's Response

Gabriela, we're glad you had a wonderful stay at Big Bear Cabin and enjoyed the home's amenities and nearby trails. We appreciate you sharing your valued feedback with us and bringing the dishwasher and pool rack to our attention so our maintenance team can address them. We can't thank you enough for choosing us at Greybeard Rentals for your mountain getaway, and we hope to host you again!

Big Bear Cabin-Big Mountain Views

Sent on 2024-07-28 by Elizabeth
Overall
5
What a beautiful cabin! It was very clean and spacious, and the views of the mountains were spectacular. We could sit on the deck and watch the clouds roll in and out. While it is quite a drive up the mountain, the view once there is amazing. We arrived late in the afternoon on a Sunday, so we needed to go to the next town over to get groceries as the local Piggly Wiggly was closed. I would recommend getting everything you need prior to the drive to the cabin. We spent the first day exploring the trail close to the cabin, which had a wonderful waterfall where the boys played. It was such a treat to have that basically in the "backyard." We did that hike twice! Every evening after our hikes, we enjoyed the beautiful views on the deck while using the hot tub. The game room was fantastic, with a variety of games to play, including pool, pop-a-shot, air hockey, ping pong, foosball, and darts. The boys used the fishing poles and fished one evening in the little lake that is just a quick walk away. This cabin was amazing, and Greybeard was wonderful to work with. When the code to get in did not work, they were easy to get in touch with and resolved the problem quickly. We are missing the cabin already.

Manager's Response

Elizabeth, it sounds like you and your family had a lovely getaway at Big Bear Cabin! We're delighted you enjoyed the spectacular mountain views, community waterfall, game room, and fishing at Lake George, and we're very pleased to hear that our team at Greybeard was wonderful to work with and just enhanced your experience all the more. We can't thank you enough for your kind words and thoughtful review, and we're looking forward to providing you with another fantastic and memorable getaway in the future! 

Excellent (5)

Sent on 2024-07-07 by Christopher
Overall
5
Our stay was excellent! The accommodation was more than expected. The view was perfect and we loved the peace and quiet and the seclusion. While the inside of the house was immaculate, the exterior needed some attention. It was obvious that no a lot of time was spent with cleaning or attending to the outside of the property. In spite of that, we enjoyed the fire pit, bbq grill and hot tub. We will certainly recommend this to a friend.

Manager's Response

Thank you for the great feedback! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the stay at Big Bear Cabin and that the home was clean and well outfitted for your needs. Thank you for the feedback about the outside area. If  you wouldn't mind sharing some additional detail about the exterior and what could have been improved we would welcome it as we are always aiming to improve the guest experience. Feel free to send any feedback to info@greybeardrentals.com. Thanks again!

Big bear abin

Sent on 2024-06-23 by Laurie
Overall
4
Enjoyed ur stay

Manager's Response

We're glad you enjoyed your stay at Big Bear Cabin and appreciate your review!

Great family getaway

Sent on 2024-05-23 by Elizabeth
Overall
5
Such a beautiful home in such a beautiful location. Plenty of space to spread out and we really enjoyed the game room and jacuzzi. Everyone had a wonderful time - thank you!!

Manager's Response

Thank you for your feedback! I'm so glad to hear you had a nice getaway. Come back again soon!

Big Bear Cabin Stay

Sent on 2024-05-01 by Christopher
Overall
5
Five stars!

Manager's Response

Thank you for the five-star rating, Christopher!

Big Bear Stay

Sent on 2024-05-01 by Jeremy
Overall
5
Five stars

Manager's Response

Thank you for the five-star rating, Jeremy!

Big Bear Cabin Stay

Sent on 2024-05-01 by Owen
Overall
5
Five stars

Manager's Response

Thank you for the five-star rating, Owen!

Long Weekend Stay

Sent on 2024-02-14 by Christopher
Overall
5
Directions for check-in were simple and convenient. This house was better than advertised! It was very clean when we arrived and had a warm and welcoming vibe. The upstairs loft would've been nice if I decided to do some work but I chose not to! Waterfall hike without having to drive anywhere was a nice bonus! We're planning a return trip to stay longer soon. A couple of things that our family would've like to have had would be TVs in the 2 Master Bedrooms and a bigger outdoor fire pit. That won't stop us from returning or trying another cabin.

Manager's Response

Christopher, we're so delighted to hear that your experience at Big Bear Cabin was fantastic and that the home exceeded your expectations! We appreciate you sharing your valuable feedback and recommendations on how to enhance the guest experience even more, and we look forward to welcoming you back to the mountains for a longer trip soon. 

Beautiful Big Bear!

Sent on 2023-10-28 by Angela
Overall
5
This cabin is the perfect Blue Ridge Mountain retreat! Comfortable, spacious bedrooms, common rooms with incredible views and a game room for hours of fun if you''re not sitting on the speck enjoying the astonishing view! The kitchen, large dining room table and georgeous fireplace filled our evening s with special family memories! Thank you Big Bear and all those who had a hand in making our stay a fantastic one! Especially the housekeeping team, it was spotless!

Manager's Response

We're so thrilled that you and your family had a spectacular and memorable getaway at Big Bear Cabin, Angela! We appreciate you sharing your kind and valuable feedback with us and fellow travelers interested in booking this property, and we look forward to hosting you again when you return to the area. 

Great mountainview house

Sent on 2023-10-12 by Lisa Lee
Overall
5
This was a great house for our mountain stay. We didn't take advantage of the surroundings like most as we used it as a base house to Asheville and Bryson City. Everything was comfy and warm (despite the temps outside). Tho it wasn't required to have AWD or 4WD this time of year (and we didn't have), the directions take you down gravel roads and it was a little terrifying in some spots. However, we finally found a way using only paved roads. The house is well appointed, totally worth it for two king en suites. Game room was awesome too. Room for plenty of people!

Manager's Response

Thank you so much for this feedback! I'm so glad you enjoyed the stay. Yes, these winding roads often come hand-in-hand with the spectacular mountain views, but totally understand they can be daunting. Great to hear you braved the roads and enjoyed Big Bear Cabin. We would love to welcome you back!

Wonderful Vacay

Sent on 2022-12-30 by Damien L.
Overall
5
Were you satisfied with the property's general condition?
5
Were you happy with the property's location? (convenience, safety, view, etc.)
5
How would you rate the cleanliness of your home?
5
How would you rate the reservations process
5
Would you recommend this property to a friend?

a wonderful holiday

Sent on 2022-12-22 by chih+hao c.
Overall
5
Were you satisfied with the property's general condition?
5
Were you happy with the property's location? (convenience, safety, view, etc.)
4
How would you rate the cleanliness of your home?
5
How would you rate the reservations process
4
Would you recommend this property to a friend?
Going up the mountain at first because if you are not familiar with it, you will get lost, take some time to get to the house
As soon as I saw the beautiful scenery and the house we are about to move into, all fatigue and restlessness are gone
Perfect room, convenient kitchen equipment, play room for children to enjoy, everything is so perfect

FAQs

WHERE IS THIS HOUSE LOCATED?

Big Bear Cabin is located within the private Gateway Mountain Community in Old Fort. This home is approximately a 20-minute drive to downtown Old Fort, a 30-minute drive to Black Mountain, a 35-minute drive to Marion, and a 45-minute drive to Asheville. Click on the location tab above to locate this house on a map.

WHAT IS YOUR REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY?

If you need to cancel your reservation and the property you had reserved re-rents for the time which you had it reserved, you will be refunded all money you had paid minus an $89 cancellation fee. If you cancel and the property does not re-rent for your reserved dates, you will lose all money you have paid to that point. For this reason, we recommend that you purchase trip insurance. Please call 888-228-8008 before making a reservation if you have questions or concerns.

WHAT IS YOUR PET POLICY AND FEE?

Big Bear Cabin is not “pet friendly.” Please be respectful of those owners who, because of allergies or other personal reasons, have chosen not to allow any pets. If housekeeping notes that a pet was present on a non-pet friendly property during your visit, you will be charged a minimum of $600 to clean carpets, upholstered furniture and complete air purification measures. Bringing a pet to a house that is not pet-friendly without owner consent or permission from Greybeard is grounds for termination of the rental agreement without refund. If you must travel with your pet, please contact us for local boarding recommendations. More info about service animals and the ADA is available here.

WHAT ARE CHECK-IN/CHECK OUT TIMES?

Check-in time is 4pm and check out time is 10am. It is important that we adhere to these times, because there is a chance that someone else will be checking out/in before or after you and we need sufficient time to ready the house for the next renter. If you wish to check-in early, there is a $50 early check-in fee that can be added on to your reservation. Early check-in is only available if someone is not checking out on the morning of your arrival.

WHERE DO WE CHECK-IN/PICK UP KEYS?

Big Bear Cabin is located in a gated community. You must go to our Old Fort Office at 243 Catawba Ave S to pick up your gate card. Driving directions to our Old Fort Office, along with access instructions will be sent out via email. Once you have picked up your gate card, you can proceed to the house. Please do not rely on GPS. We will provide you with driving directions to the home from our Old Fort Office. You will receive check-in instructions prior to your arrival with key access information.

WHAT IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY DURING OUR STAY?

If you are having a medical emergency, dial 911 from the phone in your rental home or cell phone.

We hope that your stay in the area will be relaxing and without incident, but should you need to get in touch with Greybeard, we have someone on call 24 hours a day. Just call our office at 828-669-1072 and select option 1, which will forward to the cell phone of the person on call. Please do not hesitate to call us if something needs immediate attention, but if your question or concern can wait, we ask that you call the office during normal office hours.

WHEN IS THE SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUNDED?

Security deposits are returned within 30 days of guest departure.

WILL THERE BE FIREWOOD PROVIDED?

Big Bear Cabin has an indoor wood-burning fire pit and an outdoor fire pit. While firewood is not supplied by Greybeard, some houses may have a small leftover supply of firewood for renter use. However, we strongly recommend purchasing your own small bundle of wood or Duraflame pressed logs at the local grocery store. Cutting branches, limbs or trees on the property is strictly prohibited, but you can use limbs found on the ground. 

IS WIFI SERVICE INCLUDED WITH MY RENTAL RESERVATION? WILL I HAVE CELL PHONE SERVICE AT MY RENTAL?

Wifi is available at Big Bear Cabin. Please note that Greybeard Rentals does not guarantee internet connectivity or speed. Each individual homeowner contracts directly with an internet service provider, and due to a variety of reasons, Greybeard does not guarantee service. Our Black Mountain and Asheville offices have wifi service available if needed.

Cell phone service is not guaranteed. You may check with your service provider to see if service is available.

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