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Bear Hug | Incredible Outdoor Living Space with Fireplace

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Game room
TV, fireplace
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 81 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bear Hug | Incredible Outdoor Living Space with Fireplace

Bear Hug

WE DO NOT ACCEPT AMEX

This is a pet friendly home for one small dog, under 20 pounds. Pets must be pre-approved. An additional non-refundable pet fee is required and is not included in the rental fee. Please call our office for approval and to pay the pet  fee. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in a $500.00 fine.

Only adults (25 years old and older) may reserve this property and an adult must occupy the property at all times.

Bear Hug is the perfect mountain getaway home.  Nestled in a quiet community only minutes from downtown Highlands, the property is surrounded by nature so you're in your own little oasis even though you're so close to town.

Great for families with four bedrooms spread out on three floors with two primary bedrooms with an en suite.

The home features a number of gathering spaces for enjoying the mountain lifestyle.  The main family room features vaulted ceilings and a wood burning fireplace.  The lower level game room has a large screen TV, a pool table and a wet bar.  The grand screened-in-porch with woodburning fireplace is the perfect location to gather any time of day.  When the perfect weather tempts you outside, gather around the firepit and soak it all in.

A circle driveway, parking court, and carport provide ample room for guest parking.  The back yard contains a fenced area for pets but be sure to get pre-approval before you bring your four legged friend.

Marked trails are steps from Bear Hug that run through the Land Preservation which includes a large pond.

What our guests are saying…

"We thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful, spacious home for a few days after Christmas. The wood burning fireplaces were in constant use!! Being close to town was a huge plus, also. We hope to be back there soon to enjoy more of Bear Hug!" - Beechard

Cancellation Policy

Policy (A)  for reservations less than 20 days:
A reservation canceled between 0-45 days prior to arrival is not eligible to receive a refund. If more than 45 days notice is given, the renter shall receive a refund of all payments made, less a cancellation fee of 10% of the Total Cost of the Reservation.

Policy (B) for reservations of 20 days or more and reservations made 6 months in advance:
NO refund is given unless the property is re-rented under the same terms (Trip insurance is available and recommended to help protect your trip).

Special Amenities:

Screened in porch with wood burning fireplace
Living room with wood burning fireplace
Firepit
Game room with pool table & wet bar

This home is professionally managed by Rent in Highlands, a division of Country Club Properties. Your premier source for Highlands Vacation Rentals.

Property manager

Rent In Highlands

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1 square foot

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: home for one small dog

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

60c1003b-3435-4518-b5ed-aa5787b93109

About the area

Map
Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 8 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Highlands Country Club - 10 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Dry Falls - 13 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Whiteside Mountain - 18 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Old Edwards Club - 19 min drive - 14.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cornucopia Restaurant - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Whiteside Brewing Company - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Orchard - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Hug | Incredible Outdoor Living Space with Fireplace pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bear Hug | Incredible Outdoor Living Space with Fireplace?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Hug | Incredible Outdoor Living Space with Fireplace?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bear Hug | Incredible Outdoor Living Space with Fireplace located?

Situated in Highlands, this vacation home is steps from Nantahala National Forest, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Highlands Biological Station and Highlands Playhouse. Highlands Art Gallery and Highlands Dog Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Bear Hug | Incredible Outdoor Living Space with Fireplace Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marvin T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tide fans
Football weekend….great sitting areas…not many televisions. Pool table in the lower level is the deal! Fire pit is primo. No Mountain View but you can’t have everything
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Carol B.

Dated property .. dark interior
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

HOPSON M.

Liked: Cleanliness
no
good
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

tim t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Toler Review
Overall, very enjoyable. Only suggestion: have big tv in one of major congregating areas where fireplaces are, the screemed in porch and the main floor sitting room. Big football weekend. .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in great location
Clean and well stocked. Plenty of room to spread out. Large bathrooms and closet space…loved that! Maybe another tv on the porch or main level den would have been nice for movies at night or to watch golf tournament, etc. Great fire pit in the fenced in area was a plus.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Mother's Day
Great house for my family of 6! We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautifully Private
Lovely home and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Fall Weekend
We had a great weekend at Bear Hug. Plenty of room for all four couples. The screen porch with fireplace was incredible. The living room area also has fireplace and we used it all weekend. Then there was the pool table and dart board for fun, too. We had a couple of issues, but Alicen and Joe(maintenance guy) were very responsive and worked to solve them. All in all, a terrific place to get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house near Highlands
Living space was more than advertised.but so was distance to downtown..Definitely not a walk. Overall, a fantastic week !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bear hug stay
Loved the house. Only issue I saw was that it could use a leaf blower on the porch.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beechard M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas getaway
We thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful, spacious home for a few days after Christmas. The wood burning fireplaces were in constant use!! Being close to town was a huge plus, also. We hope to be back there soon to enjoy more of Bear Hug!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth-Steve P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time!
The house is lovely and the fireplaces are a great gathering place. The closed in porch was our favorite gathering spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends getaway
Great house! Needed one more day to thoroughly enjoy all of the house (fire pit, porch etc).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022