10/10 Excellent
Donna M.
19 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Donna M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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Reviews
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6204.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Black Mountain, NC
- Black Mountain Golf Club8 min walk
- Lake Tomahawk18 min walk
- Black Mountain Center for the Arts3 min drive
- Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)35 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1 main floor
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2 Upstairs
1 King Bed
Office 1
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1 Main
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2 Upstairs
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Black Bear Retreat for all seasons. Book Spring now and Save 10%.
Don't get stuck with just a cabin in the woods! Expect more from Black Bear Retreat. This home has it all. Enjoy state of the art surround sound, luxury furnishings, two covered decks and wonderful sun room with large casement windows overlooking forest and mountains. Excellent spot to read/write at ease while you feel as though you are nestled in the woods. Home is very comfortable and beautifully decorated. Spacious bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchen. Kitchen has top of the line appliances. Kenmore Elite washer/dryer. Multiple playback devices will keep the whole family entertained. Bring your blue ray discs, connect your iPods, stream movies on Netflix or surf you tube. NEW 60 inch large screen LED 1080P HD Streaming Wifi TV in living room two other HD TV's in bedrooms. The double master bedroom with baths one upstairs and one on the main level is perfect for 2 couples or a family of four. A bonus computer room can be used for work or play or as an extra place to sleep. Additional two very comfortable queen size inflatable mattress is available. You will feel so comfortable in this mountain retreat that you'll never want to leave. The scenery is breathtaking. Unlike many mountain cabin homes in the area which are beautiful but remote and rugged, Black Bear combines privacy with easy access to the home and to all the town of Black Mountain and the Blue Ridge has to offer. The home is within town limits and has paved all weather access roads. The Sun room is light and bright. The best place enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding woods, mountains, and wild life. Two Skylights with motorized shades let the sunshine in and keep things warm and bright in the fall and winter months. Two large covered decks on two floors allow you to enjoy the natural beauty or sit in a rocking chair sipping a bottle of wine and watching the sun go down over the mountain horizon.
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Property manager
Ed and Damaris De Varona
Languages
English, Spanish
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Approved pets and additional fee will be charged.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
This property accepts credit cards
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Black Mountain
Located in Black Mountain, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on a lake. White Horse Black Mountain and Swannanoa Valley Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Black Mountain Golf Club and Hop'n Blueberry Farm. The Merry Wine Market and Ten Thousand Villages are also worth visiting. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
Black Mountain, NC
What's nearby
- Black Mountain Golf Club - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Lake Tomahawk - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
- Black Mountain Center for the Arts - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
- Swannanoa Valley Museum - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
- Hop'n Blueberry Farm - 8 min drive - 3.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Starbucks - 5 min drive
- McDonald's - 6 min drive
- Wendy's - 6 min drive
- Taco Bell - 5 min drive
- Starbucks - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Susan C.
23 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay in Black Mountain
Susan C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jack V.
5 June 2018
Comfortable and did not lack for anything
Jack V.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
26 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Walter W.
23 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, nice neighborhood
Walter W.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dewanda S., Beulaville, NC
10 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodations!
Dewanda S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
James H.
26 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Black Mountain Retreat
James H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Donna B.
11 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second Stay
Donna B.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Linda C.
22 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location!
Linda C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
1 June 2012
Great house in an adorable little town
10/10 Excellent
Laurie L.
13 Jan 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent as always
Laurie L.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
10/10 Excellent
Wanda R., Florida
28 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and Clean.
Wanda R.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Diane W.
12 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Comfortable Property.
Diane W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
Kathy N.
18 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Kathy N.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tanya G.
28 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best of both worlds
Tanya G.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Laurie L.
11 Jan 2016
Our second time...and we'll be back again!
Laurie L.
10/10 Excellent
Dan M.
11 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home. Excellent A/C. Hard to find grass for dog ‘s business.
Dan M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Laurie L.
2 Jan 2018
Our fourth stay there, all have been great
Laurie L.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Robyn G., birmingham, al
27 Oct 2010
Lovely Get Away
Robyn G.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Leigh G.
3 Aug 2015
Great week in Black Mountain
Leigh G.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Peggy C., Winneconne, WI
6 Mar 2013
Love this house
Peggy C.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Heather C., VENICE
12 June 2017
A luxorious
Heather C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Peggy C., Winneconne, WI
24 Feb 2011
Loved it!
Peggy C.
6/10 Okay
Andrea L., Ocala
6 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Good for the price
Andrea L.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
12 Oct 2012
Someguya
About the host
Hosted by Ed and Damaris De Varona
I worked as an attorney in Miami. I am a licensed realtor and travel often cross country. I am 57 years old. My wife and I have been married 24 years. I am self employed and enjoy considerable scheduling flexibility. We like to get away on long weekends. Longer trips will usually happen in the Spring and Summer. There is also some time for us on spring break in March or Winter break in December to travel. We enjoy traveling to new places in our small RV. We have two beautiful daughters ages, 24 and 22. We enjoy the great outdoors but also enjoy museums and touring new cities. This home is available on short notice.
Why they chose this property
I was looking for a total getaway home that did not compromise privacy for convenience or space for amenities or views for location. Black Bear delivers more than your typical cabin in the woods. I can walk or bike into downtown Black Mountain for groceries or other provisions. I can park my RV out front or my cars in the two car garage. I can walk with the kids to the lake and the community pool. I can start hikes into the surrounding mountains within minutes from my home. I was looking for a place to relax and unwind to enjoy mountain sunsets from my decks and hear the sounds of nature and not the sounds of traffic or neighbors. Bird watch from my backyard decks. Eat your meals "al fresco" every night as you watch the sunset. I wanted to have a modern home with all the modern high tech conveniences. I did not want to settle for a 'Spartan' mountain cabin with limited or unpaved road access, internet access or spotty phone service. I wanted to have plenty of room for guests. I wanted a place to start my day trips into the Blue Ridge without having to worry about paved access, long winding gravel roads or adverse weather conditions. I wanted a home where AC in the Summer is strictly optional but four seasons can be enjoyed. Fall season at Black Bear is stunning and Winter season is mostly mild with some post card perfect snow showers.
I wanted a place within a day trip of all the Nature activities Western NC has to offer. Black Bear has delivered for me I know it will for you as well.
I wanted a place within a day trip of all the Nature activities Western NC has to offer. Black Bear has delivered for me I know it will for you as well.
What makes this property unique
You are able to walk or bike to downtown or take your golf clubs cross the street and play golf at the stunning Black Mountain public golf course. A full service gym (Chesire) is a 5 minute drive or 15 min bike ride away. A picnic on the Blue Ridge Parkway one of America's most scenic highways is only a 10 minute drive away. Bring your fishing rod as lake Tomahawk is less than a 15 minute walk from the retreat. Go to Montreat and climb lookout mountain. You can take a casual stroll downtown to eat lunch at many fine restaurants or shop in the antique shops. Go to one of the many local festivals. Rent bikes at Epic Cycle downtown and do a mountain bike tour of Black Mountain start from your front door and take North fork road all the way around to old hwy 70 and Lake Tomahawk. Follow the golf courses back to Black Bear. If you crave more, the City of Asheville is considered one of the most livable cities in the US is at your doorstep. ( About 15 minute drive West on I-40 or US 70) Enjoy the incredible art and music scene in Downtown Asheville. Eat at the open air restaurants or spend the day at the Biltmore House. The largest private home in America. Tour the second largest art deco district in the US. Other nearby attractions include skiing less than 40 minutes away. White water rafting at the Nantahala River. KOA camping. Chimney Rock Park and Lake Lure is only 20 miles away. Grandfather Mountain and Mount Mitchell tallest mountain east of the Mississippi are less than 1 hour away.
Languages:
English, Spanish
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