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Bearside Retreat - Brand new, pet friendly, & 3 private acres minutes from town!

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6126.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Black Mountain, NC
  • Place, Black Mountain Center for the Arts
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, White Horse Black Mountain
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, The Merry Wine Market
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bearside Retreat - Brand new, pet friendly, & 3 private acres minutes from town!

Bearside Retreat - Come relax in your own private mountain getaway, where you'll feel the tranquility of being surrounded by nature, while still only minutes from downtown Black Mountain and Asheville. With almost 3 wooded acres to enjoy & explore, this brand new mountain home is perfect for a romantic retreat or just to enjoy with family and friends. Located only 1.5 miles from downtown Black Mountain and a short 15 minute drive to Asheville.

This vacation property offers beautiful indoor and outdoor areas to relax and entertain. Cozy up next to the stone fireplace in the vaulted great room, soak in the gorgeous mountain views from the large wrap-around deck or take a walk though the nearby Cheshire Village.

Built primarily as a space for us to escape, we've thoughtfully appointed Bearside Retreat with all the luxuries necessary to just relax and unwind. The home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a fully equipped kitchen, linens, washer/dryer, smart TVs, high speed Wi-Fi, two decks, and we're pet-friendly!

Whether you're seeking the outdoor adventure of nearby trails, exploring the city of Asheville or just breathing in the mountain air, we invite you to come enjoy quiet days and star filled nights in your private mountain retreat.


The driveway is somewhat steep, but it is now paved! We do still recommend AWD/4WD in times of winter weather.

Wildlife is active in this area and it is common to see black bears, deer, wild turkeys, and other wildlife during your stay. While these animals and bear cubs in particular can be cute, please use caution and keep a safe distance.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 4 total)
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

Black Mountain

Located in Black Mountain, this holiday home is in the mountains. White Horse Black Mountain and Black Mountain Center for the Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Merry Wine Market and Ten Thousand Villages. Travelling with kids? Consider Holden Visual Arts Center and Old Fort Railroad Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Black Mountain, NC

What's nearby

  • Black Mountain Center for the Arts - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Swannanoa Valley Museum - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • White Horse Black Mountain - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • The Merry Wine Market - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 19 min drive - 29.0 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪No. 1 China - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bearside Retreat - Brand new, pet friendly, & 3 private acres minutes from town! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Bearside Retreat - Brand new, pet friendly, & 3 private acres minutes from town!?

As of 3 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bearside Retreat - Brand new, pet friendly, & 3 private acres minutes from town! on 24 May 2026 start from NZ$422, 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 Bearside Retreat - Brand new, pet friendly, & 3 private acres minutes from town!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bearside Retreat - Brand new, pet friendly, & 3 private acres minutes from town!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bearside Retreat - Brand new, pet friendly, & 3 private acres minutes from town!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bearside Retreat - Brand new, pet friendly, & 3 private acres minutes from town! located?

This family-friendly Black Mountain holiday home is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Black Mountain Center for the Arts, The Merry Wine Market and Swannanoa Valley Museum. White Horse Black Mountain and Catawba River 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

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 3rd yr in a row staying here for spring break. As always everything was clean and in order and tge check in was easy. It's such a great town and perfect hiking in Old Fort and hitting all the breweries in Asheville and Black Mountain. We look forward to coming back again next year. John and Kim
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was in a great location. Less than 10 minutes to everything in black mountain and the host was so nice and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property! This was a perfect place to stay with my spouse and extended family. The house was very clean and the views are amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerrianne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is beautiful! Immaculate and stylish. It had every amenity we could need in the most gorgeous setting. The views from the deck were amazing and we had 3 bear spottings! The nearby town is so charming. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aubree W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We appreciated all of the thoughtful extras for people and pets. The bears were very active during our stay trying but failing to get into the outside garbage can. We enjoyed catching glimpses of them during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

roger l.

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

Great stay at Bearside!

We had an amazing stay at Bearside. It was very clean and cozy and had everything we needed for a wonderful stay. When we had questions, the host was very quick to respond and offer help!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

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

Perfect Getaway.

The property was spotless and everything advertised. Great location and we had a terrific and relaxing stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Wonderful stay!

This is our second year coming and we had a wonderful time. The house was so clean and accommodating. We loved being near downtown Asheville. We even saw four black bears on the property! Will be coming back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anitra F.

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

Christmassy cabin

The cabin is new, in perfect condition, and set in the woods with a gorgeous mountain view. The owners gave a lot of attention to detail in furnishings and comfort. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

valerie b.

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

Birthday weekend

We stayed for a long weekend to celebrate birthdays. We hiked Catawba Falls and Whiteside Mountain. Enjoyed this cozy modern cabin. It snowed while we were here, it was gorgeous. We would stsy here agsun
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was in a beautiful location with wonderful balconies overlooking the forest. The games were fun to play! We even saw a mother bear & cubs from the porch. Thank you for providing coffee! The location is very close to Ingles and downtown Black Mountain. Beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

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

Wonderful place

The property is brand new and so beautiful. We had a wonderful stay and enjoyed our time inside and out. We had four adults and 2 kids and all fit very comfortably. I would recommend this property in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Not sure how fireplace worked. But everything was fantastic.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Perfect mountain retreat!

This modern but cozy cabin is in a PERFECT location, minutes away from downtown black mountain and only about 20 min from Asheville. The cabin is brand new and in excellent shape. The owner put great care in the details, and we had everything we needed. The best part was the enormous wrap around balcony. We will definitely come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teri G.

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

Perfect mountain getaway home

My family and I had a amazing stay at Bearside Retreat. It was so great being within a few minutes drive into town, yet also being in the middle of the beautiful mountain scenery. It was so peaceful and relaxing. We were even lucky enough to see a small black bear walking thru the backyard from the balcony! Kayla was a wonderful host and thought of all the details! We would love to stay here again next summer!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Savannah S.

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

The cabin of our dreams!

Aesthetically speaking, it was the cabin of our dreams. The fireplace with that view is PERFECT! The house was spotless and had all the amenities we needed. The host was very attentive and quick to respond to any questions that may have arisen. The house is situated maybe 3min from Black Mountain’s grocery and restaurants. The cabin is only 20min away from downtown Asheville, which was extremely convenient. We cannot wait to come back and visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina W.

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

All the Extras and Brand New!

We were all so impressed with the cleanliness and coziness of our mountain retreat. The hosts truly thought of everything from the extra toothbrushes, sound machines, comfy blankets, and coffee/ tea. True pros! The location is super central to all the best things in Black Mountain. 10/10 recommend and will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

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

Great extended weekend in Asheville

Wow....this house exceeded all of our expectations.... a fabulous secluded location and just a very short drive to the town of Black Mountain (which is very cool). Everything you need is within a couple of minute drive. The house is new, very well appointed and very clean. The large lot provides a lot of privacy with a great fire pit for evening socializing in a natural setting. You can get to Asheville and all of it's amenities in about 15 easy minutes. We highly recommend this property........ we will definitely be back!!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

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

Mountain Living At Its Finest!

The house is everything we could have expected and more. You walk in and you are greeted with a “new house smell,” which we are always fond of. Every detail was thought of in this home. And the home was immaculately clean. I am a bit of a clean nut and lookout for things like cobwebs or bugs and happy to say this house has neither. We enjoyed several evenings by the fireplace and enjoying the beautiful deck. Location to Ingles and downtown Black mountain could not be beat. You are in the mountains but literally 5 minutes from everything. Including the highway which takes you into prime locations like Asheville and the Biltmore. We were very impressed with the home, its location, privacy, and the overall experience. One thing to note, the house does sit on a steep hill. Our SUV without all wheel drive was able to maneuver without any issues, but with snow or ice, I would recommend AWD. We have shared the listing with several friends and family already. Can’t wait to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

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

Great Mountain Getaway

Our family of 4, and pup, enjoyed our stay at the Bearside Retreat very much. The property is in a fantastic location, as it gives you the beauty and blissfulness of the mountains while also just being a short drive away from the town of Black Mountain. The view of the mountains from the deck will be etched in my memory forever. The trail on the property provides a place to take dog walks, exercise, and exploring. The black bear family around the property provided our family much entertainment. They added to that "true" mountain experience that we were hoping for. The property is steep, be prepared for that. You will leave in better physical shape than when you arrived, yet another perk of the property! The house was perfect size for our family of 4 and pup. The master bedroom is upstairs, as the other two bedrooms are downstairs. We loved that the kids had one level of the house to themselves, and Mom and Dad had the other. The house was pristine upon our arrival. It was a great place to retreat to after a day on the trails and exploring. The sunset from the porch at night will keep you coming back for more. The town of Black Mountain was all we could have asked for and more. Before we left on our trip, we were telling everyone that we were going to Asheville. When we arrived in Black Mountain and discovered that they had a plethora of restaurants and shops, there was no need to ever go to Asheville. If you are a fan of that "small-town" feel, Black Mountain is your place
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randall F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

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