Black Bear Retreat for all seasons. Gorgeous fall views from BBR.

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A cozy living room with a beige sofa, a glass coffee table with a floral centerpiece, and a view of greenery through large windows.
A wooden deck with a railing, a window, and a door on a house.
A two-story house with a front porch, a garage, and a tree in the background.
A golf course with a golf cart, trees, and a hilly landscape.
A dining area with a table, chairs, and a glass coffee table with items on it.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Black Mountain Golf Club

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Black Mountain, NC
  • Place, Black Mountain Golf Club
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Tomahawk
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Catawba Falls
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪31 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

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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 Patricia Cornwell Tennis Center. The Merry Wine Market and Black Mountain Center for the Arts 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 mountain climbing and cycling nearby.
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Black Mountain, NC

What's nearby

  • Black Mountain Golf Club - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lake Tomahawk - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance - 15 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Catawba Falls - 18 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 24 min drive - 32.7 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Recess Coffee and Baked Goods - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ole's Guacamoles - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dripolator Coffeehouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lookout Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Black Bear Retreat for all seasons. Gorgeous fall views from BBR. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Black Bear Retreat for all seasons. Gorgeous fall views from BBR.?

As of 7 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Black Bear Retreat for all seasons. Gorgeous fall views from BBR. on 10 Mar 2027 start from AU$755, 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.

Is Black Bear Retreat for all seasons. Gorgeous fall views from BBR. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Black Bear Retreat for all seasons. Gorgeous fall views from BBR.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Black Bear Retreat for all seasons. Gorgeous fall views from BBR.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Black Bear Retreat for all seasons. Gorgeous fall views from BBR.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Black Bear Retreat for all seasons. Gorgeous fall views from BBR. located?

Situated in Black Mountain, this golf holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Black Mountain Golf Club and Lake Tomahawk. White Horse Black Mountain and The Merry Wine Market are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 120 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was clean. We really enjoyed our stay. I would highly recommend staying there. I would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy, elegant, and convenient for 2 families have vacations at the same time. Good location , close to blue ridge park way and Biltmore Estate in Asheville. The whole house is actually in the woods, very quiet with good privacy, but we did have a friendly bear family visited which holds the community name card as Black Bear Retreat Thank for hosting us and we have had an excellent vacation with my friends couple. Definitely will be there again next time go to mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is adorable with lots of cute spaces to relax. The sun room was perfect for an afternoon of reading and relaxing. Loved having a garage to park in and large full kitchen for food prep. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2026
Thanks Donna for staying at Black Bear Retreat. I love the sunroom my personal favorite. Its especially nice in the fall to watch the leaves change. Think of BBR as your home away from home.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, very clean & comfortable! Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The setting was nice and the location excellent. The house was somewhat musty before we opened windows. The beds were comfortable and the technology worked well. The kitchen had everything we needed for the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2026
Thank you for the kind review. We're glad you enjoyed the setting, location, comfortable beds, well-equipped kitchen, and the technology during your stay. We appreciate the note regarding the musty smell upon arrival. As a remote property, there are times when the home may be closed up for several days between guests, particularly during certain weather conditions. We encourage guests to open the windows upon arrival, and we're pleased to hear that helped freshen the home. Thank you again for staying with us, and we hope to host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, great little town, host was very responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay! We were there 5 weeks. Our host was fantastic and even gave us restaurants and hiking trails. The kitchen is fully stocked!!!! I cooked like I was at home and had everything I needed. The house was so clean. The beds were comfortable and the TV’s worked great and were in every room!!! It’s peaceful and beautiful there , everything In Town was only a mile away!! It was perfectMark and Shawn Pilato
Stayed 33 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr 2026
Thanks Shawn for the thorough review. Its a little piece of country heaven in the "town and country" of Black Mountain. I hope you are able to stay again in the future. Fall is an even more spectacular time to see the colors change and hike the Blue ridge. We like to provide a little bit of everything at a fair value.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice. Comfortable. Quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Mar 2026
I am very pleased you enjoyed your stay. Hope you can visit again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were extremely pleased with the property! It was very spacious, comfortable, and had everything we could ask for and more. The location was close to town to make everything accessible but still remote enough for our taste. The layout of the house worked very well for us. We enjoyed being able to gather together in the family room or seek a quiet place to read in the sunroom, or on the outdoor deck. The kitchen was well stocked with what we needed. The beds were comfortable and we had plenty of covers and a selection of pillows to choose from. Our only complaint was that we didn't have more time to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very accommodating host. Great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2025
Thanks for taking the time to leave your review. I am glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you can return again. I always try to provide the best value and experience for the money.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our weekend stay at Black Bear Retreat! The house was clean and comfortable, convenient to everything downtown, and had beautiful woods surrounding it making it really private. I actually hated to leave. :) Will have to rent for longer next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov 2025
Its really glad to see you enjoyed your stay. Come back next time for 30 days or more I do offer long term discounts from the weekly rate.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Worked out perfectly for our group. Some quirks and flaws in presentation, but this was the right place for our group and a good value!Read the listing carefully! I missed that the "third bed" was actually two available air mattresses, but these mattresses were high quality and self-inflating, working fine for us.Kitchen had most of what we needed for moderate cooking, the TV was quite large, and having an enclosed garage was wonderful. Beds (at least the one I was in) were comfortable. The location is close to town and there are neighbors, but it's just secluded enough for comfortable privacy. We had no major issues!The property does have a handful of rough edges.-There are *lots* of unlabeled light switches throughout the property, and they are not intuitive. There are some lights I'm not sure we ever figured out how to turn on, and several switches don't seem to do anything.-The lighting throughout the property is inconsistent and sometimes inadequate - the upstairs bedroom is lit by two overhead fans with different color bulbs, the upstairs bathroom has three light fixtures yet *still* never feels well-lit, etc. -The driveway has a very sharp dropoff with no working lights to mark it; pay attention!-There was unsorted laundry in the dryer, and only 2 spare trash bags under the sink. Not major issues at all, just flaws in presentation.Some things could be improved, but absolutely would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2026
Hi Jeremy, thank you for the kind and candid review, and we’re glad BBR was the right fit for your group. We’re labeling every light switch (many are older two-way style, which explains the ones that seemed to do nothing), checking the driveway lights and adding reflective markers at the drop-off, and tightening up our turnover checks. We’d love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable and did not lack for anything

The house was everything described and we had a very relaxing and comfortable stay. Will definitely try to stay here again when we come back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thanks Jack for staying at BBR. I am glad you had a great stay and look forward to your return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and neat. Exactly as described.We did not ski so have no recommendation about the skiing.The owners were great to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay in Black Mountain

Very nice house and neighborhood. Well equipped kitchen and pleasant porch. Comfortable beds and large bedrooms. Great location and the host is very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2024
Thank you Susan for the review. I am very happy that you enjoyed your stay in BBR. We do consider it a gem in the Blue Ridge. Close to everything you want to do but all the privacy and seclusion you could want as well.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location of the house is perfect! There is a lot of space in the home for everyone to be comfortable. This house is like a 1990’s time capsule which is pretty cool. The house had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location- close to Black Mountain. Wonderful home, surrounded by woods so peaceful and quiet. Several decks for relaxing. Well appointed kitchen.Great communication with the owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2025
I am very pleased you enjoyed BBR. Its a retreat for sure. Location, privacy and convenience who says you cannot have it all.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location…everything within 5 - 10 minutes. We’re a little frustrated that you did not have cable, and also very limited towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2025
Hi Sharon. I am glad you enjoyed your stay. I am surprised by you saying you did not have cable and limited towels. If you would have reached out I could have walked you through to get the channels and find towels. We have video streaming al la carte and also basic cable channels for you at no additional cost. We have a full pantry of towels not sure what happened there either.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great accommodations!

Excellent place! The owner was extremely accommodating when I had a question upon arrival. The location is perfect. Very close to downtown Black Mountain and easily accessible to Asheville. It was just right for my family to enjoy a quick trip to the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
I am glad you found the location perfect. It is convenient with a short walk to downtown Black Mountain and all mountain adventures just a brief drive away.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is nothing fancy, but clean, comfortable, and as described in the listing. Use of the garage was a huge bonus. The grill could use a deep cleaning - we opted not to use.
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house, nice neighborhood

The house was beautifully furnished and decorated. Very nicely cleaned as well. It was a pleasure to stay there. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second Stay

This is a lovely place and was our second time staying there. It could use some updating but is very comfortable and has everything you really need. The house is in a lovely, quiet, and convenient location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great house in an adorable little town

We spent a lovely weekend at the Black Bear Retreat. The house was just as described, and had everything we needed. Black Mountain is such a quaint little town, and it was super close to Asheville. We really enjoyed ourselves and are so glad that we stayed at the Black Bear Retreat!
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thanks for staying with us. The location of the home is ideal for excursions into Asheville and rides on the Blue ridge. One of my favorite places to go are the Craggy Gardens off the Blue Ridge and the NC Arboretum both are quite close to Black Bear Retreat.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent as always

This was our sixth time here! We keep returning because it is a wonderful house, impeccably clean, and a pleasure to stay in. And Black Mountain has a beautiful little lake and interesting shops and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thanks Laurie for visiting us again. I am glad we were able to share BBR with great guests for the holidays.
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