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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

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Brevard, NC
  • Crystal Mountain Gem Mine
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Brevard College
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Brevard Music Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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Located in one of the nations most desireable vacation spots.

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (115)
The price is €488
for 1 chalet
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Located in one of the nations most desireable vacation spots.

About this property

Entire place

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

Bear's Rest, mountain top property

Visit this secluded and beautifully landscaped home at the top of Henry Mountain. The main floor features a large family room with vaulted ceilings & gas fireplace. The living room has satellite tv & wifi. The master bedroom has a king bed & spacious bath located across the hall. The oversized upstairs bedroom has a king & double bed with a private bath. A table set aside for games & puzzles offered in the home. The exterior of the home has an inviting wraparound porch, with large covered area & gas grill. Plenty of outdoor comfy furniture creating another living area that you don't want to leave. You'll be sure to love the porch. The beautifully landscaped gardens just add another special touch to this beautiful get away. Sunrise is magnificent for the early riser. Whether you need to rest & recharge your batteries, or want to get out & explore the area, this is a beautiful & secluded place to stay. The home is located about 20 minutes from downtown Brevard.

At Bear’s Rest, we are unable to accommodate any type of snow plow to the roads or driveway based on its fantastic mountain location. This means that if there is an inclement storm that could effect your reservation, it could be altered or refunded. Safety is the top priority during winter reservation months.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of French Broad River. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Crystal Mountain Gem Mine and a few minutes from French Broad River
Bear's Rest, mountain top property offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

alisha swicegood

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,696 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Pets upon approval, 2 pets maximum

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Bear's Rest Mountain top Property Spectacular Long Range Views

Bear's Rest, mountain top property Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 93 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exciting Weekend
We had a great time. The driveway in the fog is very exciting to navigate in a large truck. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mike H.

Holiday getaway in the Clouds
Clean and fairly well stocked. The cookware was only fair. Approach road is difficult to navigate in pea soup fog (which is what we had for the first two nights). House was very spacious and was furnished nicely. It would have been better if the steps into the house had been blown off. They were completely covered in leaves, which were wet and slippery. Overall, we had a wonderful and very restful stay and we loved the gas logs. View is execellent, once the clouds lifted on Wednesday afternoon. We will definitely come back. Hopefully the coffemaker will be replaced by then. It was pretty grody looking.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jon C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke H., charlotte, nc

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Erik G.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Goodloe W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Remote setting / slightly dated / great view
We arrived late at night and the property felt like you were quite remote -- which can be good or bad. Apple maps took us right there. The check in instructions were good but lacked some information inside the unit. Some of the sheets were not clean and there was no ice in the fridge. One of the fuses had tripped and the panel was not accessible. The AC was struggling to keep up with the summer heat. Lack of cleanliness of bed linens put things on the wrong footing but property has great potential.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain retreat
We enjoyed our time in the area, which offers great hiking and waterfall experiences. Town was cute and had some good restaurants. The property listing grossly underestimates the time it takes to get into town. We found it took almost 10 minutes to get down the steep drive to the main road, and another 10 or so to get in to Brevard. This was a drawback for us. Icemaker mentioned in listing was not working. Pick up a bag of ice in town before you go up the mountain. Showerheads in both bathrooms were very low output; you had to really work to get wet and then to rinse off. The wonderful view from the porch was partially blocked by an overgrown tree smack in the middle of the vista; trimming it would greatly improve things. Kitchen is reasonably well outfitted for cooking, and the gas grill is a nice touch. If we return to the area, we will look for something a bit closer in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hiking get away
The property is great. Everything you need is there, and the view is priceless. Beautiful sunrises every day were awesome. I would recommend getting there in the daylight the first time, as the driveway is exciting. 100 percent would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

MICHAEL L.

Hard Pass - Outdated and Unkept Mountain Home
We've stayed at 15+ homes and have had great experiences. Unfortunately, not here. 1. Finding the property is difficult because there is no clear signage of where to turn off the shared road. The directions reference turning at a mailbox, but the mailbox numbers are not legible. Adding a sign would make things easier. 2. The driveway is very steep and windy. It is very tight if you have a long-wheelbase vehicle, and it is also washing away in several sections. 3. The kitchen, bathrooms, furnishings, and appliances need to be updated. When renting a mountain home at this price point, you expect a certain level of quality. For example, the refrigerator water needs to be hooked up for water/ice, and the ice trays are cracked. The refrigerator is also missing a shelf. We can write about a dozen issues like this, but the post would be too long. 4. The home has AC units, not central air. They run constantly and are loud in the summer heat. This constant mechanical noise ruins the ambiance of the mountain setting. You can’t hear any of the sounds of nature. If you turn off the AC units and try to run the ceiling fans in the bedrooms, the noise is even worse. 5. The mountain views from the porch are blocked. The undergrowth and tree limbs have not been trimmed in many years, drastically reducing the long-range mountain views. 6. The gutters are clogged and have small brush growing in them. Although this did not affect our stay, it raised concern about the home's overall upkeep.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful mountain retreat
A beautiful visit! The view is worth a stay, very peaceful and private. Close to many great amenities in Brevard and tons of hiking and outdoor activities. Pay attention to the access, the drive is long, narrow (one way) and extremely steep gravel. Also the address takes you to the incorrect location, the turnoff is the next one down off walnut hollow called Henry mountain Rd. If you take the first whipperwill you end up in someone's yard, yikes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful time!
Great view and cabin was clean and well kept!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful seclusion
Wonderful sunrise views from this mountaintop setting. Very quiet and peaceful; just far enough from town to feel like you're in the country, but close enough to run in town for a meal. Comfortable bedding with memory foam matresses. Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Candice K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful view
So quiet with a wonderful view. The drive up the hill was challenging. Ac consists of window units. Upstairs shower is very small.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grayson H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view and cozy home
My wife and I took our 3 month old on a short weekend getaway and we enjoyed this home very much! Ver cozy and clean and the view is perfect. Would definitely recommend and hope to stay here again on our next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded home with great views.
Drive to the property is steep gravel road. We encountered a few harmless spiders in the corners of hallway or bathrooms that were easily dispatched. The blind over the door at the end of the hall doesn't fonalway the way to the bottom of the glass. The air was a little humid when we arrived but that was quickly resolved with the units in the home. These minor issues were the only negatives for my family. The porch and views were incredible. Even though we didn't cook on our short stay, the kitchen is very nice and guests could cook if they wanted. The fireplace was nice and would be enjoyable in cool weather. The wifi worked well. We were able to use the smart TV and Roku to stream our indoor entertainment. We've stayed in the area many times so we were plased with the location and the quiet seclusion of the property. My boys enjoyed the upstairs bedroom. I also was very pleased with the responsiveness of the owner. I would recommend this property if you are looking for a secluded getaway with great views.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain top
Bear's Rest was exactly that! We hiked all day in Dupont and retreated to the top of a mountain for a great night's rest. The views were spectacular. Caution- they are not kidding about the drive...it's steep...well worth it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven R., Augusta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and Quiet with an amazing view
Just what we needed. The house is nice and the property is amazing, so peaceful and quiet. We woke up every morning and had coffee on the front porch and watched the sun come up over the ridgelines. Would definitely recommend to anyone that asks and return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam W., Raleigh, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view, great porch
The porch and the fireplace are the highlights of this house. The porch is wraparound with plenty of comfortable furniture to relax. It was chilly when we were there but still bundled up to watch the sunrise with my morning coffee. I would love to come back in the summer when we can truly enjoy the great porch and property. On the chilly evenings we enjoyed sitting in front of the gas fireplace. The house is equipped with everything we needed. Hosts were very responsive when we had a question. The road to get to the home is a bit of a challenge - it’s gravel and there are some ruts to watch out for. The last little bit is very steep, but by that point it’s paved again. With that said, the view and the property is worth the climb.One note about pillows: if you’re particular about pillows you may want to bring your own. The pillows on the 2 king beds are very thick and dense. We found them uncomfortable. Were did find a 2 that worked better in the upstairs bedroom closet. Great property, I would recommend it if you’re looking for a beautiful place to relax.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cabin
We loved this cabin in the woods! Yes, steep drive but totally doable! And it’s worth it to have the beautiful views sunrise and sunset. It was easy to get to brevard and hiking. Overall a very enjoyable stay! Will book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect mountain home getaway!
We loved our stay at this spacious mountain home. Wonderful porches with a great view! The climb (winding road to get there) is worth the view!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G., Blythewood

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and Quiet
We had a relaxing stay. The house is just as it appears in the pictures and it is really quiet at the end of the road. I was nervous about the driveway after reading some other posts. It really wasn’t bad - just one turn was a little extra! We will stay here again when we come up to the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jane P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Stay was nice. Get there before dark if at all possible. WiFi and TV not working but through communication w numbers on frig, the WiFi ended up working a day into our stay. Thank you so much!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
November getaway
We love this place! Never disappoints
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022