Bear Vista Trail | 4 - Story Mountain Estate | Hot Tub, Game Room, Theatre
Welcome to Bear Vista Trail, a luxury 4-story mountain estate set on 2.63 private acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Waynesville, NC. Designed for large families, multi-family vacations, friend groups, corporate retreats, and milestone gatherings, this spacious 7-bedroom retreat blends dramatic mountain architecture with high-end comfort, unforgettable long-range views, and resort-style amenities made for both adventure days and relaxed nights at home.
Inside, guests are welcomed by soaring cathedral ceilings, custom wood beams, a grand stone fireplace, and two-story glass windows framing beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain views. Outside, three expansive decks create the perfect setting for sunrise coffee, evening cocktails, group dinners, or quiet moments surrounded by mountain air. After a day exploring Waynesville, Asheville, the Blue Ridge Parkway, or nearby ski areas, return home to a covered hot tub, private home theater, full game room, bar, wine cellar, and plenty of space for everyone to spread out.
What You'll Love * Luxury 4-story mountain estate on 2.63 private acres * Sweeping long-range Blue Ridge Mountain views * Three expansive decks for outdoor dining, relaxing, and taking in the views * Covered hot tub for year-round soaking * Private home theater for movie nights * Lower-level game room with pool table, air hockey, shuffleboard, bocce court, full bar, and wine cellar * Primary suite with gas fireplace, private deck, bed swing, and beautiful ensuite bathroom with walk-through shower * Great layout for multi-family trips, retreats, celebrations, and group getaways near Waynesville and Asheville
Home Features 7 bedrooms | 6.5 Baths | Sleeps 16 | Maximum Occupancy 20 * Spacious layout across four levels, giving guests room to gather or enjoy privacy * Grand main living area with mountain views, stone fireplace, and comfortable seating * Luxury kitchen designed for group meals, private chefs, or holiday gatherings * Vulcan stove/griddle, copper sinks, generous prep space, and butler's pantry * Dining and gathering areas ideal for shared meals, games, and conversation * Primary bedroom with gas fireplace and private deck access * Primary ensuite bathroom with a walk-through shower and elevated mountain-retreat feel * Private home theater for cozy movie nights or rainy-day entertainment * Lower-level entertainment area with full bar and wine cellar * Game room with pool table, air hockey, shuffleboard, and bocce court * Multiple living spaces across the home for flexible group use
Outdoor Features * 2.63 private mountain acres * Three expansive decks with long-range Blue Ridge Mountain views * Covered hot tub for relaxing after hiking, skiing, shopping, or exploring * Private deck off the primary suite with a bed swing * Outdoor seating areas for morning coffee, evening drinks, and quiet mountain moments * Peaceful wooded setting with a private estate feel * Excellent outdoor flow for groups who want space to spread out while staying connected
Practical Details * 4WD is required during snowy or icy weather * This is a mountain property; guests should be comfortable with mountain roads and changing weather conditions * Linens & towels provided — one set per guest * Easy self check-in for a smooth arrival * Minimum booking age: the reserving guest must be 25+
📍Location Highlights 15 min → Lake Junaluska 25 min → Downtown Waynesville 25 minutes Maggie Valley 40 min → Cataloochee Ski Area 40 min → Downtown Asheville 45 min → Asheville Regional Airport
⭐ Yonder Policies & Information
Cleaning Fee & Clean Guarantee Yonder is committed to full transparency. All cleaning fees are clearly disclosed and backed by our **100% Clean Guarantee**. Reach out to our Guest Experience Team for further details.
Check-In / Check-Out Check in is at 4pm and check out is at 10am. We're happy to review early and late check requests and will do our best to accommodate. While early check-in or late check-out can't be guaranteed, we always make every effort to honor these requests when availability allows. Paid options may be available.
Pet Policy Many of our guests have allergies, so we have maintained a pet-free environment so they can enjoy their vacation without the potential of an allergic reaction. If you have a pet, we are happy to recommend some alternatives nearby.
Cancellation More than 31 days before arrival = full refund (minus travel insurance premium if purchased). 14–31 days before arrival = initial payment is forfeited. Within 14 days of arrival (or early departure/shortened stay) = all rent payments are forfeited, with cleaning fees and applicable taxes refunded as required.
Extended Stays Reservations of 30+ days are subject to additional review. Stays exceeding 90 days require a separate agreement. A security deposit, mid stay cleaning fees and trash pick up fees may apply depending on the length of stay.
Military Discount We proudly offer a 5% discount to active duty military members and veterans. Proper documentation is required. Reach out to our Guest Experience Team for details.
Last-Minute Bookings For reservations made **within 7 days of arrival**, additional verification is required to protect our homeowners and guests. This includes: * A clear photo of a government-issued ID * A full facial selfie of the primary guest holding that ID (must match the reservation name) * A photo showing the last 4 digits of the payment method in the primary guest's name Failure to complete verification may result in cancellation.
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Waynesville
Located in Downtown Waynesville, a neighbourhood in Waynesville, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Shining Rock Wilderness, while Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts and LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Waynesville Recreation Center and Queen's Farm Stables. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and mountain climbing.
LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Shelton House - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Waynesville Dog Park - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
Waynesville Recreation Center - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Getting around
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
Blue Ridge Beer Hub - 2 min walk
Angelo's Family Pizza & Pasta - 14 min walk
Starbucks - 2 min drive
Waylon & Honey’s Southern Kitchen - 2 min drive
Frog Level Brewing Co. - 10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Bear Vista Trail | 4 - Story Mountain Estate | Hot Tub, Game Room, Theatre pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Bear Vista Trail | 4 - Story Mountain Estate | Hot Tub, Game Room, Theatre?
As of 30 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bear Vista Trail | 4 - Story Mountain Estate | Hot Tub, Game Room, Theatre on 7 Jun 2026 start from £1,053, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Bear Vista Trail | 4 - Story Mountain Estate | Hot Tub, Game Room, Theatre?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Bear Vista Trail | 4 - Story Mountain Estate | Hot Tub, Game Room, Theatre?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bear Vista Trail | 4 - Story Mountain Estate | Hot Tub, Game Room, Theatre?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Bear Vista Trail | 4 - Story Mountain Estate | Hot Tub, Game Room, Theatre located?
This family-friendly Waynesville holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Shelton House, Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts and LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography. Waynesville Recreation Center and Hazelwood Soap Company are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
What an amazing property. Four levels and seven bedrooms was perfect for our multi family reunion. Peaceful with wonderful views. We would definitely go back.
Brian F.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2026
Thank you for your review! We are very happy that you were pleased with your stay.
Gas grill could have been better, the upstairs bedroom had the balcony blocked due to borer bees, the kitchen sink was clogged and garbage disposal didn’t work (these two things were fixed), and it lacked closets and hooks in most bedrooms. It had a great view, game room and hot tub was nice. Viking stove/oven was cumbersome. Two safety issues: rock steps going into the house and some rugs were a trip hazard.
Ron S.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2026
Thank you for your response, your comments have been noted.
Great house for a large group. Very minor issues like pool cues and dart board need done love, 1 need had a broken leg and we ran out of got water in the showers, but overall a great stay.
Scott L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Dec 2025
Thank you for your review! We’re very happy that you were pleased with your stay.
Beautiful setup! We were very entertained! Thank you very much
Grant B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan 2026
Thank you for your review! We’re very happy that you were pleased with your stay.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Craig B.
12 May 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The property listing was accurate on the surface. What the listing didn't tell you about was all the issues going on with the property. When we received our check-in information 24 hours before arrival time, we were notified that a balcony off one of the bedrooms was not accessible due to structural issues. That's fine, it probably wasn't going to get used anyway. What the information didn't tell us about was the swinging chair/bed that is attached to the balcony was not available, that there was exposed wiring throughout the property, inside and out, including in "wet" areas like the bathrooms, the roof leaking a black tar-like substance over the dining room table, the burned out light bulbs, a ceiling fan that doesn't appear to work, the AV equipment in the home theater hooked up wrong, and the ice maker that was leaking onto the hardwood floor. That's a lot of issues for a single property.The house itself was wonderful. Our party of 14 was comfortable and everyone had their own space to enjoy throughout our stay. At no point did we ever feel cramped, even at meal time, and it was nice to be able to have all 14 of us together in the great room at the same time.Unfortunately, the property has several significant maintenance and upkeep needs that need to be addressed. Those needs caused major distractions from what should have been a very relaxed stay. Of the reported issues, the easy ones were addressed by the management. Too bad the others will take some time.
Craig B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2026
Thank you for your review. Your comments have been noted.
A beautiful spacious home. Huge covered front deck with wonderful view and great game room. Good wi/fi. A few things could make this great place better: front steps unusable and dangerous: not enough light in kitchen; no railing on steps down to movie room; no steps to hot tub when we arrived.
Alexander H.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Feb 2026
Thank you for your review. Your comments concerning safety upgrades has been noted.
Lots of room. Many amenities. Great view. Could conceivably sleep 18 adults 2 in cribs. Well furnished. Plenty of dishes, 2 coffee makers AND a Keurig. Quiet and private.
Timothy B.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2026
Thank you for your review! We are very happy that you were pleased with your stay.
Absolutely stunning home!!!!!exceeded all expectations!!
CAROLINE C.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2024
Caroline, thank you for 5-stars :) We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Bear Vista Trail and that it exceeded your expectations! We would love to host you again soon!!
Bear Vista Trail is an amazing house! We had a group of 10 ladies, and there was plenty of space for us to spread out if some wanted to play music and hang out while others wanted to just chill. Beautiful house inside and out with all the bells and whistles. We are already talking about coming back!
This house is absolutely stunning in every way. There is plenty of space for everyone to be together or take advantage of some peaceful moments of solitude. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The game room, theatre room, and back deck were all excellent gathering places. The kitchen was excellent to cook for a large group in. The beds were super comfortable. And the kids had a blast. We hope we can come back here!
Molly D.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Feb 2023
Thanks for your review, Molly. We are so pleased that you and your family enjoyed your stay at Bear Vista Trail. The game room is one of our absolute favorites too :) We hope y'all are doing well, and Yonder can't wait to see you again!
This house and location are wonderful. You really feel enveloped in the forest. I loved being 30 minutes from Asheville for restaurants and shopping. The house is expensive and comfortable, with a great kitchen and the 2 levels of deck outside to watch the smoke on the mountains rise in the morning, and listen to the chorus of nature at night. If I am or nitpick, it would just be that the doors to outside were a little finicky, and the air conditioning was automatically set and would reset to the set Temperature, so I got up to change it many times in the middle of the night (I’m a hot sleeper). Otherwise we truly enjoyed our stay.
Overall, this was the perfect house for a large group. There was plenty of room for everyone and the house was immaculately clean. My only issues were: WiFi (connection was poor overall, but you cannot get anything to stream at all in the basement theater). And lack of curtains/blinds in the bedrooms. This led to a lack of privacy and also the sun was extremely bright, early in the morning. It was hard to sleep in the master bedroom for this reason. Generally speaking, though, the house and setting were picturesque. If they hard wired the WiFi in the house and added some blinds, it would have been perfect.
Lindsay C.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr 2024
Lindsay, thank you for your thoughtful review of Bear Vista Trail. We're delighted to hear that you found the house spacious and impeccably clean for your group. We apologize for any inconvenience you experienced with the WiFi connection, especially in the basement theater, and we appreciate your feedback. We'll certainly look into improving the WiFi, though we cannot guarantee that this will be possible due to connectivity being a common issue in the mountains. Additionally, we understand the importance of privacy and light control in the bedrooms, and we'll take your suggestions into consideration. We're glad to hear that overall, you enjoyed the picturesque setting of the house. Thank you for staying with us, and we hope to welcome you back to this or any Yonder home in the future!
Had a few issues, which were resolved quickly. However, due to hot tub maintenance we were not able to use the hot tub the last two days of visit, as it was cold after service and the air hockey table was not working.
Beautiful view, gorgeous house, great location, and theater room was awesome!
Janie H.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Feb 2023
Thanks for your review, Janie. We are so glad that you enjoyed your time at Bear Vista Trail. The theater room is one of the most awesome around :) We hope you're all doing well, and we would love to host you again someday!
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