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The Great Bear Lodge: Hot Tub, Firepit, EV Charger, Dog Allowed!
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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Sleeps 10
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Vilas, NC
- Kidd Brewer Stadium11 min drive
- Appalachian State University13 min drive
- Beech Mountain Resort29 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Downstairs Bunk - T/F + Trundle
1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Loft Suite
1 King Bed
Main Level Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms
Downstairs Hall Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Main Level Hall Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Upstairs Ensuite
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
The Great Bear Lodge: Hot Tub, Firepit, EV Charger, Dog Allowed!
Welcome to The Great Bear Lodge! This cozy cabin is located just 5 miles away from historic Valle Crucis, the home of the Mast General Store, this home is close to many mountain adventures and wonderful local shopping, restaurants, the Boone Golf Course, Tweetsie Railroad Amusement Park, High Gravity Adventures Zipline and Aerial Park, and Appalachian Ski Mountain.
Experience mountain elegance at its finest. Enjoy the main living space with leather furniture around the large flat-screen TV and a gas log fireplace. The dining area and kitchen have everything needed for a mountain getaway. The gracious outdoor living space includes a covered deck with a Primo gas grill and smoker, patio table, picnic table, and propane-powered heater for those chilly mountain evenings.
Spread out in the downstairs recreation room and enjoy the TV, foosball, shuffleboard, and a wet bar with mini-fridge and microwave. Outside on the lower level, enjoy the hot tub on a covered patio with the fire pit (owners provide free firewood) overlooking the mountain view.
Time for bed? The Great Bear Lodge offers three wonderful sleeping spaces, one on each level. There is a King suite in the semi-enclosed loft with a private bathroom with shower, a queen bedroom on the main level with a hall bath with tub/shower, and a bunk room on the lower level with a twin-over-full bunk and a twin trundle and a third bath down the hall with tub/shower. The lower-level family room sofa also converts into a queen sleeper for a bonus sleeping area.
All five TVs in the home are Smart TVs. Enjoy 150mbps Wi-Fi, and guests with electric vehicles can utilize a Level 1 EV charging station at the parking area. The paved parking area comfortably accommodates three cars, and access from the parking level to the main level entrance is by a staircase from the parking area.
Important Notes:
- Pet Rent: $25/nt plus tax. Only one (1) mature, well-trained dog will be allowed. Please do not request an exception.
-The owner of this home uses exterior security cameras to montor the home and ensure it remains safe when unoccupied. One camera overlooks the driveway, one overlooks the front porch, and one overlooks the side yard. No cameras are aimed at doors, windows, the hot tub, or the firepit and there are no interior security cameras.
- Firewood for the outside firepit may be purchased at the time of booking or with a week's notice. You receive two wrapped, kiln-dried bundles and a fire starter for $25 plus tax per night.
- It is plowed in winter, but 4WD or AWD vehicles are required November-March, and chains may also be necessary to access all properties in winter months. We are happy to help you find the home with the access you are most comfortable with, any time of year!
- All BRMR homes offer well stocked kitchens with all utensils needed to cook meals. There is also a "starter set" of paper products at the house: a roll of toilet paper per bath, several garbage bags, a small vial of dishwashing liquid, a few tablets of dishwasher detergent, some laundry pods, a roll of paper towels, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and some makeup remover cloths. There are enough of these items for one night, or maybe two. We do not provide hair dryers. Towels and linens will be provided.
Experience mountain elegance at its finest. Enjoy the main living space with leather furniture around the large flat-screen TV and a gas log fireplace. The dining area and kitchen have everything needed for a mountain getaway. The gracious outdoor living space includes a covered deck with a Primo gas grill and smoker, patio table, picnic table, and propane-powered heater for those chilly mountain evenings.
Spread out in the downstairs recreation room and enjoy the TV, foosball, shuffleboard, and a wet bar with mini-fridge and microwave. Outside on the lower level, enjoy the hot tub on a covered patio with the fire pit (owners provide free firewood) overlooking the mountain view.
Time for bed? The Great Bear Lodge offers three wonderful sleeping spaces, one on each level. There is a King suite in the semi-enclosed loft with a private bathroom with shower, a queen bedroom on the main level with a hall bath with tub/shower, and a bunk room on the lower level with a twin-over-full bunk and a twin trundle and a third bath down the hall with tub/shower. The lower-level family room sofa also converts into a queen sleeper for a bonus sleeping area.
All five TVs in the home are Smart TVs. Enjoy 150mbps Wi-Fi, and guests with electric vehicles can utilize a Level 1 EV charging station at the parking area. The paved parking area comfortably accommodates three cars, and access from the parking level to the main level entrance is by a staircase from the parking area.
Important Notes:
- Pet Rent: $25/nt plus tax. Only one (1) mature, well-trained dog will be allowed. Please do not request an exception.
-The owner of this home uses exterior security cameras to montor the home and ensure it remains safe when unoccupied. One camera overlooks the driveway, one overlooks the front porch, and one overlooks the side yard. No cameras are aimed at doors, windows, the hot tub, or the firepit and there are no interior security cameras.
- Firewood for the outside firepit may be purchased at the time of booking or with a week's notice. You receive two wrapped, kiln-dried bundles and a fire starter for $25 plus tax per night.
- It is plowed in winter, but 4WD or AWD vehicles are required November-March, and chains may also be necessary to access all properties in winter months. We are happy to help you find the home with the access you are most comfortable with, any time of year!
- All BRMR homes offer well stocked kitchens with all utensils needed to cook meals. There is also a "starter set" of paper products at the house: a roll of toilet paper per bath, several garbage bags, a small vial of dishwashing liquid, a few tablets of dishwasher detergent, some laundry pods, a roll of paper towels, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and some makeup remover cloths. There are enough of these items for one night, or maybe two. We do not provide hair dryers. Towels and linens will be provided.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
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Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Vilas
Located in Vilas, this cabin is in a rural area and near theme parks. Beech Mountain Resort and Sugar Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Grandfather Mountain. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kidd Brewer Stadium or Holmes Convocation Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Vilas, NC
What's nearby
- Kidd Brewer Stadium - 11 min drive - 11.1 km
- Boone Mall - 13 min drive - 13.2 km
- Appalachian State University - 13 min drive - 11.8 km
- Hound Ears Golf Club - 14 min drive - 14.2 km
- Beech Mountain Resort - 29 min drive - 23.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- River Street Ale House - 9 min drive
- The Pedalin' Pig - 8 min drive
- Circle K - 9 min drive
- Circle K - 8 min drive
- Taqueria El Paso - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals

This home is managed by Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals in NC
Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals is the High Country's leading vacation rental company. Our mission is to be a respite for thousands of guests each year from their hectic lives. Founded in 2002, we have succeeded with a singular mission: We strive to treat all homeowners, guests, and co-workers with the utmost care and respect. We truly care about all guests because we know that most endure stressful lives back home, and they cherish the times that they can escape to a restful haven in these beautiful North Carolina mountains. Let our team help you find the perfect vacation getaway!
Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals is the High Country's leading vacation rental company. Our mission is to be a respite for thousands of guests each year from their hectic lives. Founded in 2002, we have succeeded with a singular mission: We strive to treat all homeowners, guests, and co-workers with the utmost care and respect. We truly care about all guests because we know that most endure stressful lives back home, and they cherish the times that they can escape to a restful haven in these beautiful North Carolina mountains. Let our team help you find the perfect vacation getaway!
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