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Bear Lake Heaven a private lakefront resort

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10 out of 10 Exceptional
6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 183800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Tuckasegee, NC
  • Popular LocationBear Creek Lake1 min walk
  • Popular LocationWestern Carolina University26 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Glenville33 min drive
  • AirportAsheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)83 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Queen Beds

House on the Hill Loft Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

House on the Hill Loft Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

House on the Hill Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

House on the Hill bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main House Powder Room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Bear Lake Heaven a private lakefront resort

Bear Lake Heaven is an extraordinary 80-acre private resort located on Bear Lake in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Perfect for vacations, family reunions and intimate weddings. Bear Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in the US and has been compared in beauty to Lake Como in Italy. The property boasts a half-mile of flat beautifully manicured lake-front, five private docks, four white-sand beaches, several miles of mountain trails, and two waterfalls. Kayaks, paddle-boards, and a canoe included.

Bear Lake Heaven was designed with guests’ resort needs in mind.

The property boasts the following features:
- a half-mile of beautifully manicured shoreline
- five private docks
- four white-sand beaches
- two flat manicured playing fields
- outdoor workout area
- several miles of mountain trails behind the lakefront
- two small waterfalls at the end of the mountain trails
- one-acre wildflower field
- beach volleyball court
- workout area with equipment
- this luxurious private resort highlights a lodge with fine furnishings

The owner of this magnificent property has painstakingly curated each room for over a decade to make the space as relaxing and elegant as possible.

THE LODGE

Features an exceptional master suite with an oversize marble steam shower, a beautiful guest room with a king bed, and a large family bedroom with two hand-crafted wooden queen bunk beds. All of the bedrooms overlook the lake and have private bathrooms.

The high-end kitchen with marble countertops, La Cornue range, and custom cabinets are well stocked with everything you need during your stay.

Enjoy your meals from either the inside or outside dining areas large enough to accommodate your entire group.

HOUSE ON THE HILL

The property now features a luxurious custom-built 600 ft. tiny house (400 feet of living space plus 200 feet of low loft bedrooms). Designed to match the main house, this space features a living room, kitchen, spacious marble-tiled shower, primary bedroom, and two loft bedrooms each with king-size beds. High-end finishes throughout including wood floors, and quartz countertops. This opulent space shares the same breathtaking views as the main house.

The private resort has all the lakefront toys that one would expect to enjoy the lake: speed boat (use conditional on age, training and any necessary qualifications), tubes, wake and knee boards, six paddle boards, two kayaks, and a canoe.

In addition to all the luxuries and amenities the home offers, it is located adjacent to Bear Lake Reserve — a high-end resort community. The owner is a member so guests have access (for a small fee) to all the private amenities offered by the resort including a 9-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course with a 40-mile panoramic view of the Smokies, tennis, and pickleball courts, and a clubhouse for dining.

Bear Lake is the perfect backdrop for an intimate wedding experience. We can accommodate wedding sizes of up to 40 individuals and work with local wedding planners to make your experience wonderful. Only up to 12 are permitted to stay overnight at the property. The rest of the wedding guests can stay in Bear Lake Reserve or find their own accommodations. We are accepting weddings on a case-by-case basis. Send us a message for any inquiries.

Concierge services are available as an upgrade. Our concierge will do all errands including grocery shopping and can attend to any and all guest requests.

Our team at Bear Lake Heaven will do everything in our power to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Let us know if you have any special requests and we will see to it so that we make your dreams possible at Bear Lake!

Property manager

Keith Rudman

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 40
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

About the neighborhood

Tuckasegee

Located in Tuckasegee, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. Nantahala National Forest and Bear Creek Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cashiers Farmers Market and Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Tuckasegee, NC

What's nearby

  • Bear Creek Lake - 1 min walk
  • Tuckasegee River - 11 min walk
  • Western Carolina University - 26 min drive
  • Lake Glenville - 33 min drive
  • Wolf Creek Lake - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe 107 North - 18 min drive
  • Valley Cafe - 18 min drive
  • Flip & Whip Comfort Foods - 31 min drive
  • A & L Country Kitchen - 18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Bear Lake Heaven a private lakefront resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Bear Lake Heaven a private lakefront resort pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Bear Lake Heaven a private lakefront resort?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Lake Heaven a private lakefront resort?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bear Lake Heaven a private lakefront resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Tuckasegee vacation home is just steps from Nantahala National Forest and Bear Creek Lake. Tuckasegee River is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) away.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

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Extraordinary Property
Short version of review: This is the best vacation home I have ever stayed in. Highly recommended. Longer version of review: The word "nice" means different things to different people. When a person says they were at a "nice" hotel, they may mean a Comfort Inn, or a Westin, or a Ritz Carlton, or the St. Regis in Bora Bora. When the word "nice" is used to describe this house, it is in at least the Ritz Carlton sense, and if you are looking for a mountain lake vacation i'd say it is in the St. Regis at Bora Bora sense. The interior is every bit as nice as it looks in the pictures. The things you can't see in the pictures are equally nice. The cookware is All Clad; the kitchen knives are high quality and sharp. The beds and bed linens are excellent. There is radiant heat in the bathrooms and the shower in the master bath is heavenly. Everything is very clean. The house is, certainly by the standards of vacation homes, very, very well stocked. As good as the interior is, I would say that the exterior is better. The lake is gorgeous. The house comes with paddleboards, kayaks, etc. We were there between Xmas and New Years and, with wetsuits, were able to enjoy the lake. Outside of the lake, the landscaping here is amazing. It has a bunch of white sand beaches and private trails: several miles of nicely maintained and marked paths right on the property. It is like someone put a metropark into their (huge) backyard. If you have people in your group who are less mobile but want to do a mountain lake vacation, this is a very good choice. The house is only about 10 feet above the lake level, and the lake is easy to get to (most other mountain lake homes in this area seem to have a long staircase to descend to get to the lake). The paths are well groomed and easy to get to. And if you have people in your party who are training for an ironman, the swimming in the lake is great, and there is no shortage of hilly runs. Beyond the property - the property manager/concierge and owner were both a pleasure to interact with. I don't really have any negatives on the home. One caution: this house is in a remote area. Once you enter the reserve it is about a four mile drive on mountain roads to get to the house. It is hilly and winding, and there are no guardrails. We are city folk and it took getting used to. Just drive slowly, and I recommend trying to arrive in daylight. The drive is worth it.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Keith Rudman

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The owners of Bear Lake Heaven have been enjoying the beauty of Western North Carolina for the past thirty years. They developed the property with the goal that it would be in their family for generations to come. Having owned other lakefront and mountain properties over the past thirty years in the area, the owners fell in love with Bear Lake which offered a lake as beautiful as Lake Como in Italy, with exceptional mountains just behind the lake.

The owners spent several years literally pushing the mountain back from the shoreline creating acres of rare flat land around the lake while at the same time developing miles of trails through the beautiful woods that feature creeks, waterfalls and exceptional natural beauty. The owners love that you can spend the day enjoying all the activities of a lake and when you need a change just steps behind the lake you can be immersed in a magical natural forest.

Why they chose this property

We have lived part in the area for thirty years and consider Bear Lake to be one of the most beautiful spots on this planet.

What makes this property unique

Fabulous privacy with the benefit of a resort next door.

Languages:

English
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