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Bear Creek Retreat ~Lake Lure~ Book Now: Fall Leaves, Apples & Crisp Air!
Cabin in Lake Lure with kitchen and fireplace
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 4 102.2 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Lake Lure, NC
- Place, Lake Lure6 min walk
- Place, Chimney Rock State Park1 min drive
- Place, Needle's Eye16 min drive
- Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)72 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Bear Creek Retreat ~Lake Lure~ Book Now: Fall Leaves, Apples & Crisp Air!
UPDATED ADDENDUM: After months of cleanup and recovery from Hurricane Helene, the area is ready—and we’re welcoming guests again!
Our cabin is in great shape, and all our favorite local cafes and restaurants are open and thriving.
There’s plenty to explore, from peaceful lake days to mountain views, hiking trails, and golf!
If you’ve been waiting for the right time to unplug and recharge—this is it. And your visit helps support a community that’s worked so hard to bounce back. Come breathe it in.
Escape to an incredible lakeside community when you stay in our cabin offering home-away-from-home essentials, like a fully equipped kitchen, a Smart TV, and washer & dryer. There are two spacious king bedrooms with en suite bathrooms for your comfort and a peaceful, covered porch with rocking chairs and a swing. One of the bathrooms has a jetted bathtub to relax after a day of adventure!
Our "little slice of paradise" is nestled in the Lake Lure Village Resort, boasting a private community beach, scenic trail to a private waterfall, and a lookout point over Lake Lure.
Downtown Lake Lure is 2.5 miles away, and Asheville is a beautiful 45 minute drive away. Our favorite hike, Party Rock, can be accessed walking from our cabin!
Your safety matters. This property features a Ring floodlight device with an exterior security camera facing the front outdoor entry and driveway. The camera does not look into any interior spaces or the private porch. The camera actively records video and sound when motion is detected by the device.
SPECIAL NOTES:
~ This is a non-smoking/non-vaping property. NO smoking, or vaping allowed in the cabin or on the porch. Violators will be charged an additional cleaning fee and potentially additional charges should we need to block dates to sufficiently clean and air out smoke odor.
~ Only the number of Guests on the reservation are permitted on the premises unless specifically approved in writing by the Hosts.
Our cabin is in great shape, and all our favorite local cafes and restaurants are open and thriving.
There’s plenty to explore, from peaceful lake days to mountain views, hiking trails, and golf!
If you’ve been waiting for the right time to unplug and recharge—this is it. And your visit helps support a community that’s worked so hard to bounce back. Come breathe it in.
Escape to an incredible lakeside community when you stay in our cabin offering home-away-from-home essentials, like a fully equipped kitchen, a Smart TV, and washer & dryer. There are two spacious king bedrooms with en suite bathrooms for your comfort and a peaceful, covered porch with rocking chairs and a swing. One of the bathrooms has a jetted bathtub to relax after a day of adventure!
Our "little slice of paradise" is nestled in the Lake Lure Village Resort, boasting a private community beach, scenic trail to a private waterfall, and a lookout point over Lake Lure.
Downtown Lake Lure is 2.5 miles away, and Asheville is a beautiful 45 minute drive away. Our favorite hike, Party Rock, can be accessed walking from our cabin!
Your safety matters. This property features a Ring floodlight device with an exterior security camera facing the front outdoor entry and driveway. The camera does not look into any interior spaces or the private porch. The camera actively records video and sound when motion is detected by the device.
SPECIAL NOTES:
~ This is a non-smoking/non-vaping property. NO smoking, or vaping allowed in the cabin or on the porch. Violators will be charged an additional cleaning fee and potentially additional charges should we need to block dates to sufficiently clean and air out smoke odor.
~ Only the number of Guests on the reservation are permitted on the premises unless specifically approved in writing by the Hosts.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Close any open windows.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
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
About the area
Lake Lure
Lake Lure is home to this cabin. Chimney Rock Gemstone Mine and Stone Angel are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Chimney Rock Adventure Golf and Lake Lure Adventure Company. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Lake Lure, NC
What's nearby
- Lake Lure - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Chimney Rock State Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
- Lake Lure Adventure Company - 15 min drive - 9.9 km
- Needle's Eye - 16 min drive - 5.6 km
- Canopy Ridge Farm - 16 min drive - 11.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Ingles Market - 16 min drive
- Legends on the Lake - 31 min drive
- Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure - 31 min drive
- Grey Hawk Bar & Grill - 10 min drive
- The Highlands Kitchen + Bar - 17 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Paul and Teri Hamel

Paul and Teri call Orlando, FL home, although, Lake Lure is our "home-away-from-home".
Paul retired early after serving Orange County as a Firefighter for over 32 1/2 years and Teri retired from the Walt Disney Company in early 2024 after 46 1/2 years of service. We both loved our careers, but have adjusted to retirement beautifully!
We love the great outdoors, especially hiking, skiing (water and snow), paddle boarding, boating, and even sitting on the porch swing watching the birds and bees flutter around.
Paul retired early after serving Orange County as a Firefighter for over 32 1/2 years and Teri retired from the Walt Disney Company in early 2024 after 46 1/2 years of service. We both loved our careers, but have adjusted to retirement beautifully!
We love the great outdoors, especially hiking, skiing (water and snow), paddle boarding, boating, and even sitting on the porch swing watching the birds and bees flutter around.
Why they chose this property
We have been visiting this community in Lake Lure since we got married in 1988. Each visit, we rented from various owners, and made memories with our children, who are now grown! We love the fact that although homes have been built, the community has, by and large, remained pure and unchanged.
In 2021, the opportunity to become a property owner in this community presented itself and we quickly agreed the timing was perfect! We visit frequently, and are delighted to share our little "slice of Heaven" with others when we are not there!
In 2021, the opportunity to become a property owner in this community presented itself and we quickly agreed the timing was perfect! We visit frequently, and are delighted to share our little "slice of Heaven" with others when we are not there!
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