Big Bear Cabin is an immaculate mountain home that boasts a downstairs recreation area (complete with pool, ping pong, air hockey, darts, and pop-a-shot), a cozy wood-burning fireplace, a home office, a gorgeous living room with 25ft high ceilings with exposed rafters, floor-to-ceiling views, an outdoor fire pit area, and an expansive wraparound deck with a gas grill and hot tub. You can also enjoy sweeping year-round mountain views!

​​​​​​​Centrally located to all that Western North Carolina has to offer in way of attractions and activities, you can easily travel to town for entertainment or stay close to home for Gateway Mountain's exclusive amenities & 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). Big Bear 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.

Gateway Mountain is just 10 miles from I-40 and the quiet town of Old Fort. It offers easy access to the city of Asheville (33 miles away) where you'll find the hip & ever-eccentric downtown, River Arts District, and historic Biltmore Village home to the iconic Biltmore Estate. The resort town of Black Mountain is 18.5 miles away offering novelty shops, upscale boutiques, art galleries, regional breweries, and local restaurants.

The small neighboring town of Marion is 20 miles away offering even more options for food, drinks, and entertainment. Big Bear Cabin offers the best of both worlds, promising seclusion and spectacular scenery while still being close enough to neighboring towns to provide endless options for activities and adventures. Ideal for a family vacation or retreat with friends, the aptly named Big Bear Cabin offers a quintessential mountain getaway that's big not only in size and grandeur but also with breathtaking views. This is the perfect place to make memories with those you love!

House Layout:
Main Level- Bedroom with a king bed and en suite; Living space with TV (streaming only available) & gas logs fireplace; Bedroom with a queen bed; Kitchen and dining area; Full hall bath; Wrap-around deck access; Washer and dryer in the entryway.
Upper Level- Loft office area and living area with Smart TV.
Lower Level- Bedroom with a king bed and en suite bath; Access to the lower patio and fire pit.

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). 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.