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Bear's Rest, LONG RANGE MNT VIEWS! BIG COMFY DECK

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Living area
Living area
Gas fireplace

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6157.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Brevard, NC
  • Crystal Mountain Gem Mine
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Brevard College
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Brevard Music Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guests bedroom, 2nd floor

1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom, main floor

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

2nd story

Toilet · Shower only

Main floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
Pets upon approval, 2 pets maximum
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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

About the area

Brevard

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 Sideways Farm & Brewery and Etowah Valley Golf Club.
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Brevard, NC

What's nearby

  • Crystal Mountain Gem Mine - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Brevard College - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Brevard Music Center - 9 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Connestee Falls Park - 12 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Connestee Falls Golf Club - 18 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cardinal Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Save-More Foods - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear's Rest, LONG RANGE MNT VIEWS! BIG COMFY DECK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this 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 2 miles (3 km) of French Broad River, Crystal Mountain Gem Mine and Transylvania Heritage Museum. Brevard College and Pisgah National Forest are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 94 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 94 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robyn Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Getaway
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exciting Weekend
We had a great time. The driveway in the fog is very exciting to navigate in a large truck. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mike H.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Erik G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Goodloe W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Remote setting / slightly dated / great view
We arrived late at night and the property felt like you were quite remote -- which can be good or bad. Apple maps took us right there. The check in instructions were good but lacked some information inside the unit. Some of the sheets were not clean and there was no ice in the fridge. One of the fuses had tripped and the panel was not accessible. The AC was struggling to keep up with the summer heat. Lack of cleanliness of bed linens put things on the wrong footing but property has great potential.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountain retreat
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hiking get away
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

MICHAEL L.

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful mountain retreat
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful time!
Great view and cabin was clean and well kept!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful seclusion
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!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Candice K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Wonderful view
So quiet with a wonderful view. The drive up the hill was challenging. Ac consists of window units. Upstairs shower is very small.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grayson H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view and cozy home
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded home with great views.
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountain top
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven R., Augusta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and Quiet with an amazing view
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam W., Raleigh, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view, great porch
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cabin
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect mountain home getaway!
We loved our stay at this spacious mountain home. Wonderful porches with a great view! The climb (winding road to get there) is worth the view!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G., Blythewood

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and Quiet
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jane P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great house
Stay was nice. Get there before dark if at all possible. WiFi and TV not working but through communication w numbers on frig, the WiFi ended up working a day into our stay. Thank you so much!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by alisha swicegood

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Michael and ArleneQuinlan
Michael loved to golf the courses in North Carolina and to relax and read on the front porch.
Arlene loved to work in the gardens and sit on the front porch looking at the meadow and mountains.
Both loved to attend the Brevard Music Center's performances, and dine at local restaurants, and hike trails in the mountains.

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