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Camp Bear Pen 3BR/2 baths - near town.

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Exterior
Exterior
Living area
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Highlands Country Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Dry Falls
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Old Edwards Club
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

About this property

Camp Bear Pen 3BR/2 baths - near town.

Please read to the end for important information about your reservation.

Camp Bear Pen is a fun place for your family to spend your time in Highlands. This home has that wonderful ‘Old Highlands’ feel with pine paneled walls, large gathering spaces and screened porch. The living areas are all on one level. You enter onto a screened porch then into the great room- large open kitchen, dining area, gas log fireplace, large flat screen TV and entrance to the covered porch to catch some sunset hues through the trees (great winter view). The kitchen has Corian counter tops, all stainless steel appliances and is set for cooking- just bring the cook! You can sit on the screened porch and watch the children play in the backyard, and you can join them later while sitting around the fire pit, telling ghost stories and enjoying S’mores. There’s a ‘grilling station’ with a charcoal grill. The front yard is more flat and more suitable for lawn games, while the backyard has a rolling terrain with more perennial flowers and moss.
Great floor plan for two families with a split floor plan. One side has the Mst. BR with a king bed and sleep sofa*, and private bath. The opposite wing has two bedrooms and a full bath with a walk-in shower. BR#2 has a King bed + twin bed and TV. The 3rd BR has a KING bed. The guest wing can all be closed off for more privacy.
(Optimally, this home sleeps SIX. There are beds for six adults (King, King+ twin, King). However, there is a sleep sofa in the Mst. BR which could also be counted for up to two people in a pinch/overflow/etc. The sleep sofa is not intended for a lengthy stay. This home is on a septic tank for a three-bedroom home, which allows long-term use for up to SIX people.

The basement has the laundry as well as a full bath with walk in shower.

This home has a three- night minimum, except for HOLIDAYS AND SOME LOCAL EVENTS, which are a one week minimum.
The rental app you are using may allow you to make less than a three-night rental, but that doesn't mean the reservation will be honored.

.******IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR RESERVATION******

When you book your reservation through VRBO/Homeaway, the Property Manager handling this property will be notified by VRBO/Homeaway that a reservation has been made.
You will be asked to enter your credit card information, but you will not be charged for your reservation at this time. You WILL be charged a nominal service fee by VRBO/Homeaway. The fee is between you and VRBO/Homeaway; the property manager has nothing to do with the fee.
After the property manager has been notified of your reservation, you can rest assured this property is being held for you. You are booked.
The property manager will email you a lease. The lease will need to be reviewed, signed and returned to the property manager. If you haven’t received a lease within 72 hours it could be because the property manager/rental office is closed. (Operating hours are Mon-Fri 10-4) OR you may need to check your SPAM folder. Your lease will have options- usually the price you pay will be less than what is shown because all the options are listed.
The property manager/rental office for this property is a small-town business and we’ve been renting properties for over 30 years. We use VRBO/Homeaway for rental leads/reservations. A portion of your rental proceeds goes to VRBO/Homeaway for their service.
Thank you for considering this rental property AND for your understanding- we look forward to ensuring you have an awesome stay at the property you choose.


Like all of the properties we manage, your reservation is contingent on being accepted by the owner or the property manager on behalf of the owner. We follow all guidelines with Federal and NC Fair Housing Laws, and will not discriminate against:
*Race
* Color
* National origin
* Religion
* Sex/Gender
* Handicap (Disability)
* Familial status

Property manager

Jeannie and Tucker Chambers
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Highlands

Highlands is home to this holiday home. Highlands Country Club and Old Edwards Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Highlands Biological Station and Cashiers Farmers Market.
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Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Highlands Playhouse - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Highlands Country Club - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Dry Falls - 11 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Whiteside Mountain - 15 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Old Edwards Club - 16 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cornucopia Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Orchard - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Camp Bear Pen 3BR/2 baths - near town. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Camp Bear Pen 3BR/2 baths - near town.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Camp Bear Pen 3BR/2 baths - near town.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Camp Bear Pen 3BR/2 baths - near town. located?

Situated in Highlands, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Nantahala National Forest, Highlands Biological Station and Highlands Dog Park. Highlands Art Gallery and Highlands Playhouse are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bryson L.

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

Bear camp fortunately without bears seen

Smooth relaxed enjoyable process of reservation and check-in. The house was lovely especially the porches and the Moss lawn. Not walking distance to downtown for most but only a short trip by car
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

Nice mountain home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a dated house but has everything you need. Great outdoor space with fire pit. Functional kitchen with updated appliances. Short drive to downtown and fun outdoor adventures. Working television. Comfortable beds and all kings which was a great perk! My only comments would be that updated bathrooms would be nice. Also, the house smelled a little smoky (like fire pit, not cigarette smoke) but added to the mountain feel. Thankful for a comfortable, affordable place to stay in the Highlands.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Highlands

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Camp Bear Pen didnt have TV service so we moved to another house
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

terry t.

Moldy or musty smell throughout

Will not return. Old and smells like it. Not up to the standards others we have stayed at the pricing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Julia W.

Lovely fall weekend

Nearly at the top of Big Bear Pen, the leaves are beautiful! Very nicely accomodated with fireplace, comfortable beds, comfortable places to sit, pop popcorn, watch a movie or take a walk. First rate appliances in the kitchen which are easy to use if you want to cook for yourself. Yet it still has that old Highlands charm that you would expect of a real Highlands cottage with heart of pine paneled walls. Friendly checkin and out. Close to town. Lovely!

About the host

Hosted by Jeannie and Tucker Chambers

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English

Premier Host

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