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Bear Rock Chalet beautiful, secluded, mountain retreat with breathtaking views

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace, video games, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire chalet

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10208 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

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 Rock Chalet beautiful, secluded, mountain retreat with breathtaking views

Secluded on three acres at the top of the mountain. Over 2200 sf. of living space. Breathtaking, long-range mountain views from over 3600 ft. can be enjoyed from the two levels of wraparound decks with hot tub and rockers. Two story wall of windows on main level to further enjoy the views. Beautifully decorated with primarily hand crafted solid wood furniture from the local area. Beautiful, newly refinished hardwood floors on main level and brand new laminate (that looks like hardwood) in basement. Wood-burning custom stone fireplace. One bedroom and one bath on each of the three levels. Kitchenette and living area in basement, making the lower level almost like a separate home. (Ideal for two families traveling together or when privacy is needed/wanted.) Billiards table. Free-standing video arcade machine with 60 classic games. Two, large, flat screen TVs with satellite dish. Picnic table, fire pit, hammock ,rope swing, and charcoal grill. Lake Nantahala is at the bottom of the road (approximately 3/4 mile from chalet) and we are only about five mins. from the marina where you can rent boats and kayaks and eat in the restaurant. (The marina and restaurant are seasonal.)We are also 5 minutes from Nantahala wedding venue! Close to whitewater rafting on the world famous Nantahala River. Approx. 45 mins. to Murphy and approx. 45 mins. to Franklin. The Bartram Trail is less than five mins. away for you hikers. Horseback riding nearby. Truly a relaxing and memorable getaway. Plenty to do nearby, or plenty to keep you occupied if you don't want to leave the property. Due to our remote location, we do not get a cell signal in the chalet (although sometimes in the driveway)& (We do at the gas station and marina approx. 5 mins. away.) We have a landline with free long distance in the continental U.S. It is not necessary to have a four wheel drive vehicle .Please put vehicle in low gear and proceed at 10 mph and you will have no problem!...take Rhododendron (starting ascent up mountain and do not use any other directions)to Hemlock and then follow "Bear Rock Chalet" signs! Absolutely no smoking inside the chalet, please. Also guests do not have to be concerned about water shortages(as is fairly common), for we installed a 4,000 gallon filtered water reservoir! ENJOY!

Property manager

John Bickerstaff

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Absolutely no smoking inside the chalet, please.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,240 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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 not allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Bear Rock Beautiful Secluded Mountain Retreat Breathtaking Views
Bear Rock Beautiful Secluded Mountain Retreat Breathtaking Views

About the neighborhood

Map
Topton, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala Lake - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Lakes End Marina - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Appalachian Rivers Raft Company - 24 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Wayah Bald Lookout - 27 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Queens Creek Lake - 34 min drive - 20.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakes End Marina - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lakes End Roofing - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fire Ant Grill - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Rock Chalet beautiful, secluded, mountain retreat with breathtaking views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bear Rock Chalet beautiful, secluded, mountain retreat with breathtaking views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Rock Chalet beautiful, secluded, mountain retreat with breathtaking views?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bear Rock Chalet beautiful, secluded, mountain retreat with breathtaking views located?

Situated in the mountains, this chalet is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest, Nantahala River, and Nantahala Lake. Lakes End Marina is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) away.

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Bear Rock Chalet beautiful, secluded, mountain retreat with breathtaking views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

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

Great view with lots to do!

We enjoyed our stay, beautiful cabin with great views!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

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

Tranquil Mountain Getaway

Our family of 5 stayed here for a long weekend with extended family who stayed on Lake Nantahala. The house is beautiful, comfortable, and well-appointed for a relaxing stay. It IS up a very narrow, at times steep road but the view and quiet are so worth it. The wifi is not strong enough for doing telework, but for a vacation it is adequate. Highly recommend for groups. The main bedroom is a loft but has a gorgeous view out of the wall of windows in the living room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

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

July visit

Great place to stay and get away for several nights.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kellen B.

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

Great time!

The cabin was perfect for our family with 3 kids under 6. We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Beautiful area. Great property. Highly recommended

Everyone had a great stay. The setting was perfect. We enjoyed great mountain views, lake boating, fresh air. Much needed family retreat. Thanks.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlie F., New York, NY

Mountain get away

We enjoyed the serenity and comfort of the chalet. Communication with the hosts was flawless and the home is exactly as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

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

Amazing View

The house and the view were amazing. Private and peaceful. We loved eating and hanging out at the local marina! The boys had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

ann d.

Wonderful weekend stay

John and Melissa's NC chalet was well appointed, clean and charming. Our stay was a relaxing mini vacation and our hosts thought of everything right down to a welcome gift and bath soaps (shower cap too). Great communication with both John and Melissa and a beautiful family reunion for us.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2016

10/10 Excellent

James(Ken) W., Ocala, fl

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

Perfect for us, 3 levels so everyone had their own space, worked great

Very clean and well organized, beautiful views, very comfortable. Worked out very well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tammy v.

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

Family Vacation

The Chalet was everything we had hoped for!! Very clean, great location and very homey. The pool table, swing, arcade game and hot Tub… my goodness- it was AWESOME!! Thank you to our Host- John!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Great location and view. Clean and cozy!

We really enjoyed the cabin and location of the property. Truly left like a getaway! Everything was clean and updated. The layout and bedding work great for the group.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jody D.

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

The cabin was very nice! The mountains were amazing.

Was very easy renting the cabin and communicating with the property manager was good. John answered back right away when we had questions! Thank you for a nice trip! Being in the mountains was beautiful!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

dennis k.

The house had everything we needed and then some.

The property was very peaceful and there was plenty to do both inside and out. The rope swing was to die for. Comfortable beds and everything we need for cooking. Would definitely recommend and come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

tina b., usa

Lovely mountain retreat!

We had a great time visiting family in the Nantahala Lake area. Lots of awesome scenery, water activities and hiking to keep us busy. Our spacious cabin was very clean and nicely decorated, the owners were pleasant and helpful, and the views were to die for! We had everything we needed for a relaxing family vacation. Can't wait to go again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

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

Wedding weekend

The house was perfect for our son's wedding party. The wedding venue was very close. Right next to the marina. Everything worked out well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travis H., Chapin, SC, USA

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

Amazing views, excellent amenities!

Our weekend at Bear Chalet was the perfect getaway for our family. The house was very clean. The Mountain views were amazing! The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed and more. We loved exploring the area around the house, including the rope swing! Communication was excellent with the owner. If we decide to venture back to the Topton area, we will definitely stay at Bear Chalet again. Thanks John!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa N.

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

Beautiful and relaxing

This is our second time at this property, as we love it.. beautiful Mountain View, beautiful cabin, my kids LOVED the tire swing and acrcade/pool table and the adults enjoyed the hot tub! There is so much room in the cabin to spread out, great for multiple families! Just a few minute drive to a great cafe and boating activities on the water!! Host was great and got back to you quick! Thanks John.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cheng L.

Perfect property for a perfect getaway

Stayed at this property for a long weekend getaway with friends. The property was more than spacious enough to accommodate all of us. John was always available with a quick phone call to answer any questions we may have had. The cabin is perfectly located for day trips to Asheville and the Smoky Mountains, but still secluded enough for some well needed R&R. The lake itself is amazing. If you want to hit the lake for an afternoon of boating or kayaking, the Lake End marina down the street was awesome and staffed by some of the friendliest people I've ever met. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Pete V.

A very charming and comfortable mountain home. Ideal for families and a true get away.

Very clean and well appointed. We had everything we needed to be comfortable and to enjoy some quiet time in the mountains. Kids loves the swing, pool table, arcade and board games. Parents loved the deck, the hot tub and the view of the mountains. Directions are accurate just need to follow them and not rely on GPS. Lots do do in the area including boating on the lake, whitewater rafting and a nearby trout farm! I highy recommend this place and appreciate Johns prompt attention through the process.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Wonderful NC cabin

This cabin was fabulous...from the view to the cleanliness and the entertainment it provided. It was dark when we arrived, so we were surprised/delighted when we woke up the next morning and saw the view. It was perfect for my children ages 8 & 19- we spent many hours playing pool and old school video games. The kitchen had plenty of pots/pans and other items any cook would need. Can't wait to go back again soon. BTW...our favorite was the rope swing by the cabin- not sure if it belonged to this cabin or not but we had a blast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joe H., Lowgap, North Carolina

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

Secluded gem just above Nantahala Lake

Our family loved this property. It is very secluded and private which is great for us, you can only see one other house and no one was there the whole week. Hot tub was great for sunset views and kids loved the big rope swing. The view from the master loft early morning was great, it's like being in a big tree house. House was very clean. Roads are steep but well maintained and once you get close to house drive and parking is level. No complaints at all with property, house was well stocked with everything we needed. The owners communication was top notch and he even went above and beyond and let us adjust our stay forward by one night due to a death in the family since the house wasn't booked that night, we are very grateful for that, thanks again for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carisse B.

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

Feels like a tree house

Bear Rock Chalet was a very clean, pretty property and very secluded. We enjoyed our family time together there. The pool table, hot tub and tree swing were nice extras for sure. It would have been nice for my parents if there was a chair in their loft room upstairs as there was no seating anywhere other than the bed and toilet. Make sure to plan ahead for all food, vehicle gasoline, etc. as everything is a good distance away. Low profile vehicles need to be cautious as the sides of the road have eroded a bit in areas making the center higher. Everything in the cabin was in excellent condition. The owner seemed extremely nice and prompt in answering questions. Overall, I highly recommend the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ben W., TN

Great Family Vacation and Home!

My wife and two kids, along with my mother, and my sister and her husband/daughter enjoyed our stay at Bear Rock! This was our first time to this area and we loved it! The Cabin- For our two families, it worked out great. The basement/gameroom level has a kitchen, bath, and bedroom that worked out great for us. The main level was large enough for all of us to hang out/eat/relax. The whole house was very clean, and nicely decorated. You have a beautiful view of the mountains and plenty of privacy. The tree swing was the favorite part for the kids. And communication from Melissa(the owner) was wonderful. We plan to rent from them again. The area- We enjoyed the Lake alot! It is very clear and was offered lots of access. We brought some paddle boards and were glad we did, as it was hard to get ahold of anyone from the marina(slow season this time of year). We visited the town of Franklin(which as nice), as well as Rose Creek mine, which the kids loved. Overall Great Stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Nikki G.

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

What a gorgeous location and great host!

The cabin, the lake, the area are all five stars! John is a great communicator! He gave perfect directions and the cabin’s description was spot on! The peacefulness that you feel after decompressing from your ride is beyond explanation! The road’s are winding for us Floridians, but the end is worth it! I made a horrible mistake in planning and thought we’d booked one additional day/ night on our stay. I contacted John as soon as I realized it. He said he’s never had that happen before! I felt horrible, but he quickly sent me an invoice for another night and we resolved it immediately. I was very appreciative that we were able to work it out! Bottom line, gorgeous location beautiful cabin, especially great hosts! Don’t miss out on enjoying the lake. Make reservations early for a pontoon boat! You won’t regret it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

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

Beautiful cabin in the woods

We enjoyed our stay. The log cabin itself is sparkling clean, with beautiful views and plenty of beds for 9 people to sleep comfortably. Communication with owner was fantastic. My only concern is the drive up the mountain, and this is true for all homes on the mountain/lake, that you will have to drive up the steep gravel roads, and there are a number of blindspots along the shared mountain roads (caveat: some places have mirrors to help with blind spots but not all). We encountered cautious mountain drivers fortunately, who shared the road graciously - as only one car can pass at a time. If you are unaccustomed to these roads, a car with good tire traction or four wheel drive would help (though owner said is not necessary). The nearest grocery store is not far in distance but takes awhile to get to due to the curvy mountain roads, so plan accordingly. Be sure to follow the owner’s directions exactly as you will need them to find your way to the chalet (no cell service on the mountain but wifi at the house is good). Nonetheless, we loved the hot tub, satellite tv, the silence and the spacious cabin itself. Everything is easy to find in the kitchen as all cupboards are labeled - makes clean up so easy! Thanks for a restful stay in such a beautiful natural setting!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022