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Bear Creek Retreat ~Lake Lure~ Breathe in Crisp Mountain Air

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Private kitchen
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Interior
A kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinets.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Lake Lure, NC
  • Place, Lake Lure
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Chimney Rock State Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Tryon International Equestrian Center
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪58 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~ Breathe in Crisp Mountain Air

UPDATED ADDENDUM: Following over a year of cleanup and recovery from Hurricane Helene, the area is ready and 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, and Chimney Rock Park are each 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 and Chimney Rock State Park (Climber's ultimate playground) is only 1 mile 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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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.
To maintain the serene and peaceful environment, quiet time is observed 10pm - 9am daily.
NOTE: This property features a Ring floodlight with an exterior security camera facing the driveway; not into any interior spaces or private porch.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4040337vb
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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing.
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Lake Lure, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Lure - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Chimney Rock State Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tryon International Equestrian Center - 31 min drive - 37.2 km
  • French Broad River - 57 min drive - 85.1 km
  • Lake James - 61 min drive - 72.1 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ingles Market - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Victory @ Rumbling Bald Resort - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Canoe Kitchen And Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Legends on the Lake - ‬31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Creek Retreat ~Lake Lure~ Breathe in Crisp Mountain Air pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bear Creek Retreat ~Lake Lure~ Breathe in Crisp Mountain Air?

As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bear Creek Retreat ~Lake Lure~ Breathe in Crisp Mountain Air on 31 May 2026 start from AU$192, 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 Bear Creek Retreat ~Lake Lure~ Breathe in Crisp Mountain Air?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bear Creek Retreat ~Lake Lure~ Breathe in Crisp Mountain Air?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Creek Retreat ~Lake Lure~ Breathe in Crisp Mountain Air?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bear Creek Retreat ~Lake Lure~ Breathe in Crisp Mountain Air located?

Situated in Lake Lure, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Chimney Rock State Park and Lake Lure. Lake Lure Washburn Marina and Chimney Rock Adventure Golf are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great in communicating all the details for our stay. Wonderful amenities and very nice and peaceful. Highly recommend this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were incredibly welcoming! They were responsive and so helpful! They provided us with restaurant and hiking recommendations, which made it easy to decide where to go eat. The cabin is lovely and a great place to stay. We’ll definitely stay here again when we come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alberto B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Cabin is beautifully decorated, immaculate, and so very comfortable. It is close to everything, but far enough away for peace and quiet. Our host was wonderful and made sure our stay was enjoyable. Five plus stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2025
Thank you so much for your great review! We are very happy you and your wife enjoyed yourselves in our cabin. You were wonderful guests, and are welcome back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

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

Perfectly Peaceful

Our family was looking for a peaceful getaway in a beautiful area and that wish was granted very well.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Great getaway!

Our favorite little mountain getaway. This was our 3rd visit to one of the cabins here and has become an annual long weekend getaway for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel N.

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

Highly recommend

The place was very clean, well-stocked and an excellent location for Lake activities. A nice quiet neighborhood. We would enjoy staying again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie P.

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

Lake Lure gated community house

This is our 2nd year to stay in this Lake Lure house. We love the gated, quiet neighborhood that borders the lake with a marina and sandy beach. It’s a great place to walk and explore the creek,waterfall and marina. We’ll definitely be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

House is great

Unfortunately hurricane came and ruined our trip. But house is great and owners couldn’t be better
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Elopement stay

We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful lake cabin. It was just what we needed for our wedding elopement at Cabin Heaven in Hendersonville. Jon was amazing at communicating with us the whole stay. It was quite and peaceful. After a long day of celebrating our elopement with family and friends we enjoyed the relaxing jacuzzi and had a great nights sleep! We highly recommend staying here and will be back soon! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

very happy with stay

Every part of our 3 night stay here was spot on. communication with owners was friendly and helpful. the resort location is quiet, lovely, and walking distance to a small waterfall and beautiful views of lake. We enjoyed walking around the resort and looking at the homes and large properties. The outside of the duplex is not fancy but the inside was newly renovated and generously furnished. Our favorites were the front porch swing overlooking a lovely rose of sharon bush and the mountainside, and comfy king mattress and bedding. The hot tub was wonderful after hiking chimney rock and exploring ! The kitchen had everything needed for food prep. Short drive to Lake Lure and Chimney Rock. If you like hiking, good food, breweries and wineries, this is your place. Check out eating on the deck waterfront at Highlands in downtown chimney rock, ice cream across from lake lure beach and enjoy wine, a good meal and live music at Burntshirt winery with an amazing view of Chimney Rock Mt. There is a quaint brewery called Whistletop housed in a railroad cars a 30 min drive away which is a must see with really good beer. recommend this spot 100%.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2024
Thank you Elizabeth for taking the time to leave a review for our cabin! We are so happy that you and your family enjoyed our "slice of heaven" and left our place as you found it. We do hope that you return and would welcome you back anytime!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derrick B.

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

Derrick

This cabin is perfect! We enjoyed our stay very much and will be back again. The host was great at checking in throughout our stay to make sure we had everything we needed. The cabin is located in a quiet and friendly neighborhood. It is so relaxing and enjoyable!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elina A.

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

The Perfect Location

The property was perfect for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Celebrated my birthday

We enjoyed sitting on the big porch after site seeing, hacking and fishing. Loved the kitchen so spacious and ready for cooking. I would stay there again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Hello

Good
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

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

the spreading of the ashes of my wife

my youngest son and I had a great time the weather wasn't cooperative but it Sean just enough Monday to go spread her ashes so now she's at peaceful place I'll do more than happy to stay there again thanks for the sweet hospitality
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie P.

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

Beautiful property and awesome location!!

We canceled a cruise out of Fl for the week and were fortunate to find a vacancy for this property. We loved the house and location. The house was well stocked and very clean!! The lake access and walking areas are an added plus!! We definitely will rent again in the future!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

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

Relaxing retreat

We love this Lake Lure property, easy access to local activities. Quiet, quality property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darcy S.

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

Peaceful, accommodating, clean, and relaxing

The property is well maintained, very clean, in a quiet development/community, and not far from the lake. We had no issues checking in or out and our stay there was relaxing, even if it was only for one night. I would definitely stay there again! To to the couple/family that own this property.... you have a good spot waiting on you when you retire! :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

crystal E.

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

Great lil’ getaway

We very much enjoyed our stay. Lake access less than a half mile down gravel drive or trail with creek and waterfall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

Nicely Renovated Duplex

This unit, which is part of a duplex, appears to have been renovated recently and is very attractive with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and large and attractive bathrooms and bedrooms. We found the bed to be comfortable and loved the large front porch.. The television is very large as well though it was initially a bit confusing to use for older folks who are used to cable. The unit sits on the lower end of the neighborhood which limits Views of the mountains but the nearby access to the Lake and the views there are absolutely beautiful. As with many places in the mountains, cell service can be inconsistent. However we would happily stay here again and recommend this unit. The owners have added many extra touches to make it an inviting place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Paul and Teri Hamel

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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.

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!

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