Bear Rock Chalet beautiful, secluded, mountain retreat with breathtaking views

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10208 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Topton, NC

Nantahala Lake4 min drive
Lakes End Marina5 min drive
Appalachian Rivers Raft Company36 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Secluded on three acres at the top of the mountain. Over 2200 sf. of living space. Breathtaking, long-range mountain views from over 3600 ft. can be enjoyed from the two levels of wraparound decks with hot tub and rockers. Two story wall of windows on main level to further enjoy the views. Beautifully decorated with primarily hand crafted solid wood furniture from the local area. Beautiful, newly refinished hardwood floors on main level and brand new laminate (that looks like hardwood) in basement. Wood-burning custom stone fireplace. One bedroom and one bath on each of the three levels. Kitchenette and living area in basement, making the lower level almost like a separate home. (Ideal for two families traveling together or when privacy is needed/wanted.) Billiards table. Free-standing video arcade machine with 60 classic games. Two, large, flat screen TVs with satellite dish. Picnic table, fire pit, hammock ,rope swing, and charcoal grill. Lake Nantahala is at the bottom of the road (approximately 3/4 mile from chalet) and we are only about five mins. from the marina where you can rent boats and kayaks and eat in the restaurant. (The marina and restaurant are seasonal.)We are also 5 minutes from Nantahala wedding venue! Close to whitewater rafting on the world famous Nantahala River. Approx. 45 mins. to Murphy and approx. 45 mins. to Franklin. The Bartram Trail is less than five mins. away for you hikers. Horseback riding nearby. Truly a relaxing and memorable getaway. Plenty to do nearby, or plenty to keep you occupied if you don't want to leave the property. Due to our remote location, we do not get a cell signal in the chalet (although sometimes in the driveway)& (We do at the gas station and marina approx. 5 mins. away.) We have a landline with free long distance in the continental U.S. It is not necessary to have a four wheel drive vehicle .Please put vehicle in low gear and proceed at 10 mph and you will have no problem!...take Rhododendron (starting ascent up mountain and do not use any other directions)to Hemlock and then follow "Bear Rock Chalet" signs! Absolutely no smoking inside the chalet, please. Also guests do not have to be concerned about water shortages(as is fairly common), for we installed a 4,000 gallon filtered water reservoir! ENJOY!

Property manager

John Bickerstaff

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Mountain view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

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

Absolutely no smoking inside the chalet, please.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Topton

Located in Topton, this chalet is in a rural area. Mason's Ruby and Sapphire Mine and Rose Creek Mine are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Nantahala National Forest and Nantahala River. Appalachian Rivers Raft Company and Bryson City Gem Mine are also worth visiting. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.

Topton, NC

What's nearby

Nantahala River - 17 min walk
Nantahala Lake - 4 min drive
Lakes End Marina - 5 min drive
Wilson Lick Ranger Station - 21 min drive
Appalachian Rivers Raft Company - 36 min drive

Restaurants

Lakes End Marina - 5 min drive
Lakes End Roofing - 5 min drive
Fire Ant Grill - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Rock Chalet beautiful, secluded, mountain retreat with breathtaking views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bear Rock Chalet beautiful, secluded, mountain retreat with breathtaking views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Rock Chalet beautiful, secluded, mountain retreat with breathtaking views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bear Rock Chalet beautiful, secluded, mountain retreat with breathtaking views located?

Situated in a rural location, this chalet is within 1 mile (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest, Nantahala River and Nantahala Lake. Lakes End Marina is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

13 July 2023

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

Wedding weekend

The house was perfect for our son's wedding party. The wedding venue was very close. Right next to the marina. Everything worked out well.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Carolina C.

6 Jan 2023

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

Great for a getaway with nature

A good experience. I went with my family between Christmas and New Year and here is my honest review PRO Great views, spacious cabin, John was kind and attentive. The pool table, arcade and hot tub were a great addition to keep the family entertained. The cabin is up on a mountain and secluded as well. The kitchen was well stocked and provided nearly everything we needed. Do be prepared between 2pm-5pm when the sun is setting, the great views also bring in great heat when as the sun heats up the main floor. CON - Wifi was very slow, not strong enough for streaming or watching videos. There is also no cellular connection, (which is mentioned in the description), We were prepared for no signal, just didn't expect the wifi to be very slow and limiting. - The TV in the common room does not work properly, the sound is busted and there are discolored streaks along the screen, which really hindered any movie or TV experience. There is a TV downstairs, which can be a solution but it's smaller than the upstairs one. The TV is also not smart. We tried to pull up Netflix multiple times but it never loaded. - It was not decorated for Christmas, something very minor but it would've been nice to see some sort of Christmas decor given we arrived Christmas day. Overall, we enjoyed the cabin. Given the limited access to technology, it helped us figure out ways to stay entertained while enjoying the views

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kellen B.

27 Oct 2022

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

Great time!

The cabin was perfect for our family with 3 kids under 6. We had a great time!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jody D.

15 Oct 2022

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

The cabin was very nice! The mountains were amazing.

Was very easy renting the cabin and communicating with the property manager was good. John answered back right away when we had questions! Thank you for a nice trip! Being in the mountains was beautiful!!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa N.

11 Aug 2022

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

Beautiful and relaxing

This is our second time at this property, as we love it.. beautiful Mountain View, beautiful cabin, my kids LOVED the tire swing and acrcade/pool table and the adults enjoyed the hot tub! There is so much room in the cabin to spread out, great for multiple families! Just a few minute drive to a great cafe and boating activities on the water!! Host was great and got back to you quick! Thanks John.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by John Bickerstaff

My wife, Melissa, and I are both native Floridians. We own a floor covering business and live in Central Florida. We have three amazing children and have spent many wonderful times with them in our mountain home.

Why they chose this property

We had been vacationing in the Nantahala area for years and decided we wanted our own retreat for our family there.

What makes this property unique

We don't think you will find more incredible and beautiful long-range mountain views anywhere in the area. Sitting in our rockers or soaking in our hot tub while taking in those views in the quiet and peaceful surroundings is simply a little taste of heaven.

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