Location: Cashiers, Smoky Mountains, North Carolina, USA (50 Minutes Outside of Asheville, 2.5 Hrs from Atlanta)
Accommodations: Cottage, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
Bear Lake Reserve Escape invites you to a cozy craftsman style mountain cottage. A gated mountain and golf resort community nestled in the Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina. Our cottage and community offers you and your family a place to relax, unwind, and enjoy one of North Carolina's most pristine mountain lakes. Bear Lake Reserve also offers, Jack Nicholas Golf Course(Grand Opening May 31st) cascading waterfalls, 20 miles of hiking/ walking trails,and stocked fishing ponds. Explore the lake by canoe, kayak or pontoon boat you can reserve at the brand new Lake Club house.
Bear Lake Club House also offers, an expansive natural stone pool overlooking the lake, hot tubs, spa services, bar, gourmet and casual dining options, work out room, planned activities, champagne lake cruises, BBQ's, and community fire pits for smore's making. Check out the community's web site listed below for more information.
Our cottage offers a gourmet kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances, gas range, and granite countertops. Our cozy retreat has mountain inspired furnishing, hard wood floors, top of line leather furnishings and indoor and outdoor fireplaces. Enjoy the sounds of our babbling brook from our large post and beam style screened porch. The cottage also has wireless internet and long distance phone service. There are three spacious bedrooms featuring a king bedroom (with TV), one queen bedroom (with TV), and one room with two sets of bunk beds. Family room also has a queen pullout sofa making this the perfect set up for family and friends.
You will be sure to see that our cottage offers the perfect combination of charm and comfort for your family's mountain vacation!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Shared Hot Tub
- Shared Pool
- Sauna
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Mountain View: Cottage is set on private lot with running stream
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Computer: located at clubhouse
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly: Our cottage has a running creek for the children to play in on property, we also have a booster seat and umbrella stroller for your use. Lot has area for kids to play in driveway.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Lake Clubhouse with activities director, on site restaurant, full service bar, full gym, 2 heated pools, 2 hot tubs, childens pool with slide, kids activity center, media center (including theater), community fire pits, Bear Creek Park, Greeters Cottage,and golf course.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
November Rates $199 a night
May 30-Sep 01 ............. $380/night - weekly rate $1850
Apr 14-May 29 / Sept 02 - Nov 06.... $280/night - weekly discount available
Nov 07-Apr 13 ............. $255/night - weekly discount available
Credit card needed to hold reservation
Reservations Cancelled Under 30 Days Will Forfeit All Payments
$75 non refundable pet fee, $80 cleaning Fee
$13 daily club fee per adult
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:


Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2006
We are both full time working parents with two small children. We love being outside and an opportunity to disconnect from the world!
Why the Owner Chose Cashiers
We loved the idea of having a vacation home in a wholesome family vacation spot. Our days at Bear Lake are filled with good quality time and fun with our kids while still providing enough activities to keep all of us entertained. (With out computer and cell phones!!)
The Unique Benefits of this Cottage
Our property has a creekside river which provides a beautiful backdrop for fireside evenings on our screened in back porch, in addition we have mountain inspired decorator furnishings. In addition we are child friendly having two little buggers of our own!We have a larger driveway as well for multiple cars or rooms to run around with backyard access on our property!
Property Photos
- Craftsman Style Cottage - Bear Lake Reserve - Cashiers, North Carolina
- Family Room, Bear Lake Reserve - Cashiers, North Carolina
- Lake Clubhouse - Bear Lake Reserve - Cashiers, North Carolina
- Gourmet Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances and Granite Counter tops
- Master Bedroom with TV
- Master Bathroom with Double Vanity
- 2nd Bedroom with Queen Bed and TV
- 3rd Bedroom with Double Bunk Beds
- Screened Porch Facing Mountains and Running Creek with Outdoor Fireplace
- Bear Lake taken from a ride on the pontoon boat
- Waterfall we hiked to at Bear Lake
- Fourth of July Celebration at the Amphitheater
- Kids Pool with Slide
- Gym At Lake Club
- Jack Nicholas Golf Course
- Bear Lake Entrance
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