Perched atop Henry Mountain, Bear's Rest offers a secluded retreat with a beautifully landscaped garden and inviting wraparound porch. Relax in the family room by the gas fireplace or unwind on comfy outdoor furniture while taking in the sunrise.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61696 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Bear's Rest, LONG RANGE MNT VIEWS! BIG COMFY DECK
Visit this secluded and beautifully landscaped home at the top of Henry Mountain. The main floor features a large family room with vaulted ceilings & gas fireplace. The living room has satellite tv & wifi. The master bedroom has a king bed & spacious bath located across the hall. The oversized upstairs bedroom has a king & double bed with a private bath. A table set aside for games & puzzles offered in the home. The exterior of the home has an inviting wraparound porch, with large covered area & gas grill. Plenty of outdoor comfy furniture creating another living area that you don't want to leave. You'll be sure to love the porch. The beautifully landscaped gardens just add another special touch to this beautiful get away. Sunrise is magnificent for the early riser. Whether you need to rest & recharge your batteries, or want to get out & explore the area, this is a beautiful & secluded place to stay. The home is located about 20 minutes from downtown Brevard.
At Bear’s Rest, we are unable to accommodate any type of snow plow to the roads or driveway based on its fantastic mountain location. This means that if there is an inclement storm that could effect your reservation, it could be altered or refunded. Safety is the top priority during winter reservation months.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Garden
Gas grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the mountains
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets upon approval, 2 pets maximum
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Located in Brevard, this holiday home is in the mountains. Crystal Mountain Gem Mine and Transylvania Heritage Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Victoria Valley Vineyard and The Rock Golf Course And Resort. Visit our Brevard travel guide
Is Bear's Rest, LONG RANGE MNT VIEWS! BIG COMFY DECK pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Bear's Rest, LONG RANGE MNT VIEWS! BIG COMFY DECK?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Bear's Rest, LONG RANGE MNT VIEWS! BIG COMFY DECK?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bear's Rest, LONG RANGE MNT VIEWS! BIG COMFY DECK?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Bear's Rest, LONG RANGE MNT VIEWS! BIG COMFY DECK located?
Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of French Broad River, Connestee Falls Park and Headwaters State Forest. Crystal Mountain Gem Mine and Pisgah National Forest are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Bear's Rest, LONG RANGE MNT VIEWS! BIG COMFY DECK Reviews
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Exceptional
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Such a beautiful house in a beautiful location! Exactly as described. Very comfortable and clean. We had such a lovely quick getaway. Easy to get to close hiking spots. Would definitely return to stay again! Thank you for the memories.
My wife and I took our 3 month old on a short weekend getaway and we enjoyed this home very much! Ver cozy and clean and the view is perfect. Would definitely recommend and hope to stay here again on our next trip.
Wonderful sunrise views from this mountaintop setting. Very quiet and peaceful; just far enough from town to feel like you're in the country, but close enough to run in town for a meal. Comfortable bedding with memory foam matresses. Great stay!
We loved this cabin in the woods! Yes, steep drive but totally doable! And it’s worth it to have the beautiful views sunrise and sunset. It was easy to get to brevard and hiking. Overall a very enjoyable stay! Will book again!
We enjoyed the view and privacy this cabin afforded. Our grandson woke up each morning excited to see the mountains shrouded in mist. We loved the proximity to Brevard, Pisgah National Forest, and DuPont Stste Park. The cabin has been updated nicely and is well stocked with many amenities.
The property is great. Everything you need is there, and the view is priceless. Beautiful sunrises every day were awesome. I would recommend getting there in the daylight the first time, as the driveway is exciting. 100 percent would recommend.
Had a wonderful time - well equipped, comfortable home. Great outdoor spaces for relaxing and enjoying the views. Close to Brevard and to lots of activities, but feels like you're a million miles away. Loved being able to bring our pup. Would stay again despite two negatives - ants in the kitchen and a confusing HVAC situation.
Bear's Rest was exactly that! We hiked all day in Dupont and retreated to the top of a mountain for a great night's rest. The views were spectacular.
Caution- they are not kidding about the drive...it's steep...well worth it!
Just what we needed. The house is nice and the property is amazing, so peaceful and quiet. We woke up every morning and had coffee on the front porch and watched the sun come up over the ridgelines. Would definitely recommend to anyone that asks and return in the future.
We had a relaxing stay. The house is just as it appears in the pictures and it is really quiet at the end of the road. I was nervous about the driveway after reading some other posts. It really wasn’t bad - just one turn was a little extra! We will stay here again when we come up to the area!
A beautiful visit! The view is worth a stay, very peaceful and private. Close to many great amenities in Brevard and tons of hiking and outdoor activities. Pay attention to the access, the drive is long, narrow (one way) and extremely steep gravel. Also the address takes you to the incorrect location, the turnoff is the next one down off walnut hollow called Henry mountain Rd. If you take the first whipperwill you end up in someone's yard, yikes.
Amber B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Mike H.
13 Dec 2024
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Holiday getaway in the Clouds
Clean and fairly well stocked. The cookware was only fair. Approach road is difficult to navigate in pea soup fog (which is what we had for the first two nights). House was very spacious and was furnished nicely. It would have been better if the steps into the house had been blown off. They were completely covered in leaves, which were wet and slippery. Overall, we had a wonderful and very restful stay and we loved the gas logs. View is execellent, once the clouds lifted on Wednesday afternoon. We will definitely come back. Hopefully the coffemaker will be replaced by then. It was pretty grody looking.
We enjoyed our time in the area, which offers great hiking and waterfall experiences. Town was cute and had some good restaurants.
The property listing grossly underestimates the time it takes to get into town. We found it took almost 10 minutes to get down the steep drive to the main road, and another 10 or so to get in to Brevard. This was a drawback for us.
Icemaker mentioned in listing was not working. Pick up a bag of ice in town before you go up the mountain.
Showerheads in both bathrooms were very low output; you had to really work to get wet and then to rinse off.
The wonderful view from the porch was partially blocked by an overgrown tree smack in the middle of the vista; trimming it would greatly improve things.
Kitchen is reasonably well outfitted for cooking, and the gas grill is a nice touch.
If we return to the area, we will look for something a bit closer in.
Drive to the property is steep gravel road. We encountered a few harmless spiders in the corners of hallway or bathrooms that were easily dispatched. The blind over the door at the end of the hall doesn't fonalway the way to the bottom of the glass. The air was a little humid when we arrived but that was quickly resolved with the units in the home. These minor issues were the only negatives for my family. The porch and views were incredible. Even though we didn't cook on our short stay, the kitchen is very nice and guests could cook if they wanted. The fireplace was nice and would be enjoyable in cool weather. The wifi worked well. We were able to use the smart TV and Roku to stream our indoor entertainment. We've stayed in the area many times so we were plased with the location and the quiet seclusion of the property. My boys enjoyed the upstairs bedroom. I also was very pleased with the responsiveness of the owner. I would recommend this property if you are looking for a secluded getaway with great views.
The porch and the fireplace are the highlights of this house. The porch is wraparound with plenty of comfortable furniture to relax. It was chilly when we were there but still bundled up to watch the sunrise with my morning coffee. I would love to come back in the summer when we can truly enjoy the great porch and property. On the chilly evenings we enjoyed sitting in front of the gas fireplace. The house is equipped with everything we needed. Hosts were very responsive when we had a question. The road to get to the home is a bit of a challenge - it’s gravel and there are some ruts to watch out for. The last little bit is very steep, but by that point it’s paved again. With that said, the view and the property is worth the climb.One note about pillows: if you’re particular about pillows you may want to bring your own. The pillows on the 2 king beds are very thick and dense. We found them uncomfortable. Were did find a 2 that worked better in the upstairs bedroom closet. Great property, I would recommend it if you’re looking for a beautiful place to relax.
Pam W.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
MICHAEL L.
8 Jul 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Hard Pass - Outdated and Unkept Mountain Home
We've stayed at 15+ homes and have had great experiences. Unfortunately, not here. 1. Finding the property is difficult because there is no clear signage of where to turn off the shared road. The directions reference turning at a mailbox, but the mailbox numbers are not legible. Adding a sign would make things easier.
2. The driveway is very steep and windy. It is very tight if you have a long-wheelbase vehicle, and it is also washing away in several sections.
3. The kitchen, bathrooms, furnishings, and appliances need to be updated. When renting a mountain home at this price point, you expect a certain level of quality. For example, the refrigerator water needs to be hooked up for water/ice, and the ice trays are cracked. The refrigerator is also missing a shelf. We can write about a dozen issues like this, but the post would be too long.
4. The home has AC units, not central air. They run constantly and are loud in the summer heat. This constant mechanical noise ruins the ambiance of the mountain setting. You can’t hear any of the sounds of nature. If you turn off the AC units and try to run the ceiling fans in the bedrooms, the noise is even worse.
5. The mountain views from the porch are blocked. The undergrowth and tree limbs have not been trimmed in many years, drastically reducing the long-range mountain views.
6. The gutters are clogged and have small brush growing in them. Although this did not affect our stay, it raised concern about the home's overall upkeep.
The place is wonderful with an amazing deck, all perched on top of a mountain! Comfortable furniture, lots of extra blankets and a well equipped kitchen.
Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING about this home was beyond awesome! The hosts have done a wonderful job of making this a place where guests are comfortable and not lacking for anything. The views --- OMG stunning. Once you master the drive up the mountain, it becomes a fun adventure. If you haven't been, and are checking out the reviews - this is another one to add to the YES, BOOK IT!