Title: Black Bear Summit | Mountain Views & Hot Tub - 3 BR Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Black Bear Summit | Mountain Views & Hot Tub - 3 BR Cabin in Old Fort with kitchen and balcony ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21650000/21646200/21646173/2a93c73d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21650000/21646200/21646173/w2305h1538x2y2-5749ef97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21650000/21646200/21646173/1ce0c949.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21650000/21646200/21646173/637daeca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21650000/21646200/21646173/8303360e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched on a mountaintop in Gateway Mountain, Black Bear Summit offers spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Lake Lure. This cozy log cabin features a wrap-around deck, wood stove, 6-person hot tub with mountain vistas, and comfortable bedrooms for family and friends. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61600 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Black Bear Summit | Mountain Views & Hot Tub - 3 BR Black Bear Summit, formerly Cool View Cabin, offers awe-inspiring views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lake Lure, and the peaceful rolling ridges beyond. Nestled atop Gateway Mountain, a private, 3,000-acre nature preserve, this charming log cabin is the perfect retreat for family and friends seeking a quiet getaway that's still convenient to all that Western North Carolina has to offer. About the Home • Spacious kitchen with gourmet 6-burner gas range, dishwasher, two types of coffee makers (standard Drip and Keurig), and island seating for 4 • Open-concept dining area with seating for 6 • Living room with wood stove, smart TV (streaming and satellite), books, games, and puzzles • Wrap-around deck with outdoor dining and additional seating • Upper-level loft with dedicated workspace and reading nook • Lower-level recreation space with a poker table and access to the lower-level patio with a hot tub Where to Unwind • Two main-level bedrooms, each with a queen-size bed; a full bathroom, with a walk-in shower and a jetted soaking tub, can be accessed from the hallway • Upper-level primary bedroom with king-size bed, Smart TV for streaming, and en suite bathroom with walk-in shower and clawfoot soaking tub Where to Explore • Hillman Brewing, Downtown Old Fort | 22 minutes • Nearest Gas, Sunoco | 22 minutes • Nearest Grocery, Frisbee's | 24 minutes • Catawba Falls Trailhead | 28 minutes • Downtown Black Mountain | 30 minutes • Lake Lure & Chimney Rock State Park | 30 minutes • Blue Ridge Parkway | 35 minutes • The Biltmore Estate | 45 minutes • Downtown Asheville | 45 minutes • Want to enjoy more of a stay-cation, without leaving the gates of Gateway Mountain? Be sure to check out the community's very own amenities like the floating dock on Lake George, hiking trails, and gorgeous waterfalls! Important to Note: This house is dog-friendly, with a $100.00 non-refundable fee per dog (maximum of two). Sorry, this home is not cat-friendly due to common allergies. During the colder winter months, icy and/or snowy road conditions and delayed snow plow operations are possible within the development. From December through March, please come prepared with AWD or 4WD vehicles. We also recommend travel insurance for those staying in the Gateway Mountain development during the winter months. No parking is allowed on roadways or at gate entrances. No RVs, boat trailers, camping trailers, or trailers of any kind are permitted in the Gateway Mountain Community. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### 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 ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking nearby ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 1,600 square feet ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38290000/38285100/38285026/3e9d3b4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Above the Clouds | Log Cabin, Hot Tub & Views! 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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 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 and a first aid kit 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. ### Property is also known as Cool View Cabin Mountain Views Hot Tub Old Fort Cool View Cabin Mountain Views Hot Tub Cool View Mountain Views Hot Tub Old Fort Cool Mountain s Hot Tub Old F Cool Mountain Views & Hot Tub Cool View Cabin - Mountain Views & Hot Tub Cabin Cool View Cabin - Mountain Views & Hot Tub Old Fort Cool View Cabin - Mountain Views & Hot Tub Cabin Old Fort 573073 ## About the area Located in Old Fort, this cabin is in the mountains. Chimney Rock State Park and CMLC Florence Nature Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Old Fort Railroad Museum and Chimney Rock Gemstone Mine. Chimney Rock Adventure Golf and The Merry Wine Market are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby. [Visit our Old Fort travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Old-Fort.dx6351492) [View more Cabin rentals in Old Fort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Old-Fort-Cabins.d6351492-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=35.545307,-82.17753&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:gi%7EwEphqtN%3FS%3FQ%3FS%40S%3FQ%40S%40Q%40S%40QBS%40Q%40SBSBQBQBSBQDQBQDQDSBODQDQFQDOFQFQDOFOFQFOFOHOFOHOFOHMHOHMHOHMJMHMJMHMJMJKHMLKHKLKJIJKJKLIJILKLILILGJILGLILGNGLGLELGNELGLENELCNENELCNANELANCNALCNAN%3FNANANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40L%3FN%40NBN%40NBL%40NDL%40NBNDLDNDLBNDLFLDNFLDLFLFNFJHLFLHLFLHJHLJLHJHLJJJJHJJJJJLJJJJJLHLJLHLJLFLJNHLHNFLHNFNHNFNFNHNFPFNDNFPDPFNDPDPDPDPDPBPDPBPDP%40RBPBPBRBR%40P%40RBP%40R%3FP%40R%40P%3FR%40R%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FPAR%3FRAPAR%3FPARCPARAPCRCPCPCPARERCPEPCPENEREPEPENGPEPGNEPGNGNIPGLGPILGPILGNINILKLGNKLILKJILKLKJKJKLKJKJKJKJMHKJMHMHKJMFMHMFMHKFOFMHMFMDOFMDMDODMDODMBODOBMBOBMBO%40OBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOAOAMAOCOAMCOCOCMCOEOCMCOGMEMEOEMGMEMGOIMGMGMIKGMIMGMKMIKIMKKIKKKKMKIKMKIMKKKMIMKKIMKMIOIMIMIOIOGMIQGMIQGMGQGOGOEQGOGQEQGOEQEQCQEQEQCQEQCSCSCQCQCQASAQCSAQASAQAS%3FQAS%3FS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=RFO8z6V9XKJ_Yl39xwTRpDZw6oY=) Old Fort, NC ### What's nearby - Old Fort Railroad Museum - 18 min drive - 8.7 miles - Catawba Falls - 24 min drive - 12.2 miles - Lake Tomahawk - 30 min drive - 16.9 miles - Lake Lure - 36 min drive - 17.4 miles - Biltmore Estate - 49 min drive - 33.4 miles ### Getting around - Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 61 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive - ‪Legends on the Lake - ‬33 min drive - ‪Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure - ‬28 min drive - ‪Hardee's - ‬19 min drive - ‪Seeker Coffee - ‬19 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Black Bear Summit | Mountain Views & Hot Tub - 3 BR pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Black Bear Summit | Mountain Views & Hot Tub - 3 BR? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Black Bear Summit | Mountain Views & Hot Tub - 3 BR? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Black Bear Summit | Mountain Views & Hot Tub - 3 BR located? > Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Waterfall Park and within 12 miles (20 km) of Catawba River and Mountain Gateway Museum. Arrowhead Monument and Old Fort Railroad Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question