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Black Bear House on Blueberries Hill

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A two-story lodge with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained lawn.
A wooden interior with a shelf displaying a bear figurine, a basket, and a window with a bear picture.
A room with a telescope on a tripod, a television, a patterned chair, and a window with a view of trees and mountains.
A wooden staircase with a white ceiling and walls, a Christmas tree with lights, and a bear statue.
A landscaped area with a paved surface, surrounded by trees and greenery.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Spruce Pine, NC
  • Place, Pisgah National Forest
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, The Orchard at Altapass
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Grassy Creek Golf and Country Club
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

First floor bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second floor bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Black Bear House on Blueberries Hill

Black Bear House Welcomes You! Indulge in your stay at our 1600 sq ft 2 story mountain home and enjoy marvelous view of the iconic Table Rock. Relaxing on the expansive balcony with a lot of decking, you'll hear nothing but the sounds of nature. At 3800ft, this mountain paradise awaits you within our property located inside the pristine Pisgah National Forest-we are nestled right between Little Switzerland and Linville Falls!
Located just 2 miles from the Bear Den exit (mile marker 324.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway), Black Bear House is the perfect get away for couples, families or groups of friends. Featuring 3 bedrooms, one game room and 2 bathrooms, this mountain home has everything you need for your perfect vacation: kitchen appliances, full bath with traditional shower/tub downstairs and custom glass shower upstairs, with lots of deck. Stay a few days and take in the local sites or stay a week and use Black Bear House as your starting point for day trips to Cherokee, Asheville, Blowing Rock, Boone, and Linville Falls up and down the Parkway or skiing at Sugar Mountain, Beech and others. We're in the middle of all that Western North Carolina has to offer!
Local attractions include: the historic Altapass Orchard (featuring live music and festivities throughout most of the year), Springmaid Mountain (horseback riding, tubing, fly fishing), Linville Falls, Linville Caverns, Wilson Creek Wilderness Area and many other hiking trails all within a 15-30 minute drive up the Parkway to the north; Little Switzerland, Crabtree Falls and Mt. Mitchell are 15-45 minutes down the Parkway to the south; Table Rock, Lake James, Blowing Rock, Tweetsie Railroad, Boone, Grandfather Mountain, Sugar Mountain and Hawks Nest are all within a 45minute drive.
Our section of the Blue Ridge Parkway between Highway 226 and the Bear Den exit is typically open year-round. Check local weather conditions and the Parkway website in the winter for possible temporary closures. A 4-wheel drive is not needed to access our property unless there has been a heavy snow. Our community road is maintained year-round and our driveway is motorcyclists friendly and has pretty much flat access. Parking area will easily fit 4 cars. Main source of heat for the home is electric with gas fireplace and heater as backup.
Sorry, no wi-fi because it is not available in this area. All 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom are located on first floor. Living room, Dining Room/Kitchen, Laundry room, Game Room and 2-nd bathroom are on second floor.
We hope you will enjoy our Black Bear House in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Pisgah National Forest! May The Forest Be With You!
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Black Bear House thoroughly disinfected before and after each guest by our very-thorough cleaning team.

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
House is not child proof, watch them closely.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2439788vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Spruce Pine

Located in Spruce Pine, this holiday home is in the mountains. Museum of North Carolina Minerals and Young's Mountain Music are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Parkway Flea & Farmers Market and Bakersville Main Street Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Woodys Chair Shop and Emerald Village. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Spruce Pine, NC

What's nearby

  • Pisgah National Forest - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • The Orchard at Altapass - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Museum of North Carolina Minerals - 12 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Grassy Creek Golf and Country Club - 13 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Penland School of Crafts - 18 min drive - 22.3 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Western Sizzlin - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Puerto Nuevo - Fresh Mex & Seafood - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Bear House on Blueberries Hill pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Black Bear House on Blueberries Hill?

As of 4 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Black Bear House on Blueberries Hill on 6 Oct 2026 start from AU$887, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Black Bear House on Blueberries Hill?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Black Bear House on Blueberries Hill?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Black Bear House on Blueberries Hill?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Black Bear House on Blueberries Hill located?

This family-friendly Spruce Pine holiday home is located in the mountains, 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Pisgah National Forest, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Woodys Chair Shop and Parkway Flea & Farmers Market. Grassy Creek Golf and Country Club and Museum of North Carolina Minerals are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely getaway

Black Bear House provided a wonderful, peaceful getaway, with a well-maintained home in a beautiful setting. The owners were very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2023
We're so happy that everyone loved their stay at Black Bear House.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Place!

House is clean and comfortable. Quiet, peaceful area. Plan on going back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2023
Thanks for choosing Black Bear House. We hope you will keep us in mind for your next mountain getaway.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Black Bear House Review

Well kept and clean home. Very responsive property manager. Great location and the house contained pretty all the essentials.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov 2023
We are happy you and your crew had a great time at Black Bear House celebrating Thanksgiving! Will be glad to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Last minute visit

We visited the area for an unplanned event. Booking this property was extrememly easy and convenient. The house was exactly as expected with beautiful views. I cooked a Thanksgiving meal in the well stocked kitchen. The beds were comfortable, and the house was clean. We would definitely stay at this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2024
Thanks guys, you are the best!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home with fantastic views!/

This was our second stay at Black Bear House. It is one of the best equipped homes we have rented. There is no Wi-Fi or cable tv (local stations), but we didn't turn on the TV. We spent our time sightseeing and catching up with friends. It is a short distance from the parkway, which we love to drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2023
We are grateful for you to choose again us and Black Bear House for the second time to celebrate your birthday, Carolie. We are happy you and your family and friends are enjoyed the stay in Pisgah National Forest and enjoyed being "unplug and disconnect" to reset your souls and increase your happiness and fully enjoy the Nature.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Views

The house was exceptionally clean and has great outside seating with incredible views. Jane, one of the owners, was very prompt giving answers when contacted with questions. She is also the most thorough in determining the needs of the renters prior to their stay. The beds were very comfortable and the house was a great layout over all. You will not be disappointed in this beautiful house with the great location!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2023
Thank you, Pam and friends! We are so happy that you enjoyed your time at Black Bear House! Please, come back again! And May The Forest Be With You!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice, but no internet.

Located really close to Blueridge parkway, nice little house on a hill. Only problem was lack of internet and no way have any cellular connection between hills, what can make using sat navigations complicated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2023
Thank you for your review. We are a little surprised with your comments about no internet especially with your comment to us: “Everything was great! Thank you! “ We asked you to let us know if there was anything missing that would help make it a better experience. At this time affordable internet is not available. Yes, we could get Hughes Net but it is expensive and slow. With our phone service we can access the internet at the house since we are almost at the top of the hill. Down lower there is no service available. That’s the mountains. We do plan to get internet when AT&T makes it available or another cable provider decides to go into our area. Since we did not advertise having internet/wifi on VRBO and our introduction letter stated, sorry, no wifi, we expect this to be a suggestion and put directly to us and not in the review. But, again, thanks for staying with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Black Bear House

The owners have a beautiful property and have it thoughtfully stocked. The decor is comfy and cozy. The view from the deck is amazing, with a view of Table Rock Mountain. We grilled on the Forman Grill on the deck & made S’mores with their S’mores maker. It is just a short drive to the Blue Ridge Parkway. We went into Spruce Pine and dined at the Tropical Grill. We drove to Mount Mitchell. It is such a beautiful area and a short drive to so many things.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2023
Carolie and family! Thank your loyalty and thank you very much for feed back! We are sincerely happy you enjoyed your stay. You are welcome back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Last minute get away for fall

I decided last minute to take my family away for the weekend to experience the fall colors. The house was exactly what we needed, convenient location with a yard for the kids to run around and a fire pit for evening star watching. It was perfect for our short stay, we mostly slept there and did outings during the day. The only downfall was the fridge was not working, but this was communicated to me prior to check in and they offered a mini fridge for our stay. The views of table rock can’t be beat. We loved sitting out on the porch for morning coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2023
We're so happy y'all had a great visit. We always love welcoming you back!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing sunrises over Table Rock Mountain!

Location, location, location! Right off the BR Parkway and close to Linville Winery, Linville Falls, Crabtree Falls, easy drive to Grandfather. The cabin is very clean and well appointed, including firewood for the fire pit, making it for an easy long weekend stay. We did have some issues and had to call the owner. They called us back right away and were on the property within two hours to try to fix the problem. They did also issue a small refund for the inconvenience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

Loved our stay at the Black Bear House! It was super cute and clean. Didn’t realize from the pictures that all the bedrooms are downstairs so my 89 year old mom had to go up and down more than I would have liked but fortunately she is in great shape for her age. We celebrated her birthday there and the owners had decorated with a Happy Birthday banner, balloons and a birthday card. So special!! View of Table Rock mountain was wonderful and we got great pictures of the sunrise. The location was really convenient with easy access to Blue Ridge Parkway. The Tropical Grill in Spruce Pine was a good find for dinner, eclectic place but food was great! Would definitely go back to Black Bear house. Communication with owners was really good. House doesn’t have internet and cell service is not great but for a few days is not a problem for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2023
We're so happy that everyone loved their stay at Black Bear House. We always love welcoming you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good Times at Black Bear House

The house in a great location extremely close to the BR parkway and not far from Linville Falls. The house is clean and we’ll equipped. The bears decor and the S’mor maker were a hit with the kids. We recommend this home for anyone who enjoys the BR Parkway and wants to unplug in a nice cozy house with beautiful views. The owners were easy to communicate with too. Thanks for the great times and memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2023
Thank you so much! So glad you were able to spend New Year in Black bear House, and we would love to have you come back in the spring or summer to enjoy the warm weather activities!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain Getaway

The view from the front porch is out of this world! The property was outstanding, very clean and well appointed. Very much in line with the listing details. Very nice attention to detail in the decor and there most consumables you would need were supplied to make a very pleasant stay The kitchen was well appointed for preparing Thanksgiving meal, and the game room was a nice added bonus. The orientation information provided at check-in was very thorough and helpful and Jane was very responsive for any questions. She usually replied within 10 minutes for any questions. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2023
Thank you, Mike! So happy that you and your family found a new mountain escape and we hope that you'll stay with us again in the near future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming get-a-way

A charming home that is very clean and well maintained. Updated and well equipped kitchen. The day begins with incredible sun rise views of Table Rock. In the evening, the day closes around the fire pit. An enjoyable stay !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2023
We were thrilled to welcome y'all to Black Bear House and glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Darling Cabin- Perfect for Families of all Ages

This cabin was so great! Minutes from the best parts of the blue ridge parkway, yet an easy, novice drive. The house is located in a nice mountain neighborhood that climbs up in elevation. The views and sunsets were spectacular. They have a perfectly manicured flat front yard, that our school age kids spent so much time running around. They have a nice fire pit that sits out front with comfy chairs. The house was hands down the cleanest rental that we have ever stayed in. Spotless. The decor was very nostalgic and our kids loved the game room. They even provided games and coloring books for the family- oh our kids learned how to play bingo. So sweet. I would highly recommend this house. Close enough to everything. We even drove the parkway to Boone and it wasn’t bad at all- in fact you get to see the entire parkway. I’d recommend to those trying to explore new areas. Thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Burgess for a wonderful weekend. They were very responsive and kind. You can’t go wrong with this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2023
Paige and family! Thank you for the kind words. We're so happy that everyone loved their stay at Black Bear House. Hope you make a return visit soon!

About the host

Hosted by Michael and Jane Burgess

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We are Michael and Jane Burgess and we love mountains and flora and fauna.

Why they chose this property

We were blessed to have such beautiful piece of property in the Pisgah National Forest very close to Blue Ridge Parkway and have a gorgeous view of Table Rock year around. If you like serenity, peace and tranquility, if you like to unplug and disconnect yourself from modern technology for a a while and connect yourself to nature to charge yourself for a good-this is property for you to stay.

What makes this property unique

You will drink purest water from a spring well, breathe clearest air of the mountains, listen to whispering trees, see hummingbirds chasing each other (in season), watch clouds shaping around from covered balcony, watching for shooting stars and making a wish, experiencing great attitude at high altitude and possibly see a bear, deer, turkey etc.

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