4 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 24539 sq m

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Old Fort NC, NC
  • Popular LocationBlack Mountain Center for the Arts23 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Tomahawk25 min drive
  • Popular LocationCatawba Falls31 min drive
  • AirportAsheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)50 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

Bunk Room

1 King Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom and Office

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Mountain View Room

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Sunrise Room

2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Futon

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Basement

Toilet · Shower only

Bunk Room

Toilet · Shower only

Main Level

Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Mountain View Room

Toilet · Shower only

Sunrise Room

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Bama Bear Lodge: A Larger than Life Mountain View Escape

This 4 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom stunning mountain home is nestled right in the heart of Black Mountain in the Pisgah National Forest . Whether you're looking for a place to relax with family or friends, or hosting a business retreat, this is the place for you. Each bedroom is built like a suite, with its own full bath and enough beds and space for the entire family.

Upon arrival to Bama Bear Lodge, the first thing you will see is the covered front porch area with stone arches. Here you will find Adirondack swivel glider rockers waiting for you to sit and enjoy the breezes and mountain top views.

Upstairs offers magnificent views of the surrounding mountains and will take your breath away with the picturesque sunrises and sunsets. Make your way downstairs to the main floor and find a full kitchen, open floor plan living and dining room with a gas log fireplace, and the master suite. Two glass French doors lead you out onto the upper patio where you can lounge by the fire-pit and take in the fresh mountain air. No mountain home would be complete without a full basement entertainment area. Choose between a thriller in the private media room, or challenge yourself to a game of shuffleboard, darts, or a game of cards in the game room. If you find yourself hungry or thirsty in the middle of a heated match of Uno, just make your way over to the second kitchen/bar area in the basement. Before turning in for the night, we recommend you take advantage of gazing at the stars while relaxing in the 8 person hot tub on the lower patio. You won't regret it!

The house is minutes away from downtown Black Mountain, a short drive to Asheville and walking distance to several trails leading to the Upper Falls. If you need to take care of business while staying at Bama Bear Lodge, there is unlimited high speed internet and WIFI to meet your needs.

Come let yourself escape the hustle and bustle of every day stresses at Bama Bear Lodge. Your adventure awaits you.

Property manager

Wes and Susan Hibbard

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed
Only people staying at the home allowed.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No tobacco products of any kind allowed.
Do not move furniture around. Contact owner if you need this done. A $300 fine per violation will be assessed.
No loud music or partying outside after 10:00 p.m. Our neighbors are permanent residents. Please respect them.
Absolutely no RVs, motor homes, campers allowed on site.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Only people staying at the home allowed.
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Black Mountain

This holiday home is located in Black Mountain. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pisgah National Forest and Chimney Rock State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider The Merry Wine Market and Old Fort Railroad Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Old Fort NC, NC

What's nearby

  • White Horse Black Mountain - 23 min drive
  • Black Mountain Center for the Arts - 23 min drive
  • Lake Tomahawk - 25 min drive
  • Robert Lake Park - 29 min drive
  • Catawba Falls - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 23 min drive
  • McDonald's - 22 min drive
  • Wendy's - 22 min drive
  • Foothills Grange - 23 min drive
  • Starbucks - 23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bama Bear Lodge: A Larger than Life Mountain View Escape pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bama Bear Lodge: A Larger than Life Mountain View Escape?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bama Bear Lodge: A Larger than Life Mountain View Escape?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bama Bear Lodge: A Larger than Life Mountain View Escape located?

This family-friendly Black Mountain holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Catawba River and Pisgah National Forest. The Merry Wine Market and Old Fort Railroad Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brooke W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
The house was spectacular both inside and out. The rooms and layout are much bigger than what the pictures show. The homeowner was very resourceful. Do take note that the house is at the top of the mountain, it is beautiful, but also 25-30 minutes up or down the mountain.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for Our Family Gathering!
We so enjoyed our stay. The home was a perfect place for our large family to gather and enjoy each other, and the hosts were so helpful. They really thought of everything to make our stay comfortable and fun. We even hired a photographer to come and take photos of our family, and the back patio made for beautiful pictures! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorenzo W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay in the mountains
Spent Thanksgiving with my family at this wonderful property. So peaceful. The house has everything you need. We took advantage of the private trailhead to go view the Upper Catawba Waterfall. What an awesome site. The trail is not easy but still doable for most able body adults and teens. There is another smaller waterfall that is easier to get to if you if you are not comfortable with maneuvering heights. The hot tub was was a great treat after our hike. The house is high enough to be away from light pollution so the sky lights up at night with a heavenly light show of stars. Even saw a shooting star while we were gazing. Plenty of space and games in house. Thank you to the Hubbard's for such a great weekend filled with family memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Noelle V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the bama bear lodge
Our group of 18 friends had a great stay at this house. The house was clean, spacious (we even had some extra sleeping spots), well stocked, and beautiful. We had everything we needed and would definitely recommend! Thanks for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We felt right at home
It was an incredible getaway for our entire family to celebrate the new year. Plenty of room for everyone to have their own space yet be together at the same time. The kitchen was fully stocked with any item you could possibly need. We especially liked how all the cabinets were labeled, as well as all the light switches. The owners were extremely accommodating to our every need ... most importantly when we had the danger of a snowstorm headed our way. We truly appreciated their hospitality and will definitely like to come back again .... the view was incredible and the nearby hiking trail wonderful. Thank you Wes & Susan!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Wes and Susan Hibbard

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Retired contractor and school teacher, who decided to make their dream home for extended family getaways a reality. Currently the two reside in South Carolina, only a short 2 hour drive from the property. Every detail from the wood on the trim to the custom iron chandelier were hand picked and installed by the owners.

Why they chose this property

The owners have traveled to the Black Mountain area on numerous occasions between youth retreats to family reunions to personal leisurely getaways and decided that when the time was right, they wanted to find a piece of this place to call their own.

What makes this property unique

This home was built from the ground up by the owners. They searched for months for the perfect piece of property. They built the house large enough to invite all of their friends and family while still providing you the seclusion and intimate space to enjoy the views and scenery that surround.
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