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Bearwallow Retreat Atop Bearwallow Mountain

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A two-story house with a covered porch, surrounded by a forested area with a gravel path leading to the entrance.
A hot tub on a wooden deck with a view of trees and mountains.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a dining area with a red table and wooden chairs, and a large window with a view of trees.
An indoor tennis court with a wooden ceiling and natural light from large windows.
A fire pit surrounded by wooden benches and chairs in a forested area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Hendersonville, NC
  • Place, CMLC Florence Nature Preserve
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Hickory Nut Gap Farm
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Chimney Rock State Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Guest Room (#2)

1 King Bed

Guest Room (#3)

1 King Bed

Main Level Primary Suite (#1)

2 Queen Beds

Second Level Guest Room (#5)

4 Single Beds

Second Level Loft Room (#4)

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Common Full Bath Walk-in shower (#3)

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom 5

Toilet

Private Full Bath (#1)

Toilet · Shower only

Private Full Bath (#2)

Toilet · Shower only

Shared Full Bath Walk-in shower (#4)

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Gerton

Located in Gerton, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Shoppers can check out Biltmore Park Town Square, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Biltmore Estate and Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance. Chimney Rock Gemstone Mine and Chimney Rock Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Map
Hendersonville, NC

What's nearby

  • CMLC Florence Nature Preserve - 11 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Hickory Nut Gap Farm - 13 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Justus Orchard - 21 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Chimney Rock State Park - 22 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance - 31 min drive - 26.8 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Local Joint - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Black Bear Coffee Co - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Uncle Scotts Pizza - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Joint Next Door - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Angelo's Family Restaurant - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bearwallow Retreat Atop Bearwallow Mountain pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bearwallow Retreat Atop Bearwallow Mountain?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bearwallow Retreat Atop Bearwallow Mountain?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bearwallow Retreat Atop Bearwallow Mountain?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bearwallow Retreat Atop Bearwallow Mountain located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from CMLC Florence Nature Preserve and within 9 miles (15 km) of Hickory Nut Gap Farm and Chimney Rock Gemstone Mine. Chimney Rock Adventure Golf and Lake Lure are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We loved our stay! The porch was a reach place to hangout!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2026
Thank you for your review! We are very happy that you were pleased with your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2026
Thank you for your review! We are very happy that you were pleased with your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Cabin

We rented three of the cabins and had such a great stay. The cabins were all amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct, 2024
Stephanie, thank you for the fantastic review! We’re so glad you enjoyed all the cabins, including Bearwallow Retreat, and had a wonderful stay with us :) It’s great to hear they met your expectations and made for a memorable experience. We’d be thrilled to host y'all again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our group had an amazing time. The place was clean, and fully stocked with everything we needed. The best part was the environment around us. The location is perfect and there’s plenty to explore around there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Feb, 2026
Thank you for your review! We’re very happy that you were pleased with your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous!

Beautiful surroundings and just a perfect house for a family getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct, 2024
Donna, thank you for 5-stars :) We are delighted to hear that Bearwallow Retreat was the perfect home for your family getaway, and we hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and cozy! Provided jus about everything we needed!

Awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2023
Lakesia, Thank you for your recent stay and kind words. We are glad you enjoyed Bearwallow Retreat and look forward to hosting you again. Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible property for cozy group getaway

We had a great time gathered with friends at this property. It was perfect for our four families, all with young kids. Great kitchen for all the cooking, access to hiking trails from the front door, pickle ball, fire pit, hot tub… we really didn’t even need to leave! We’d definitely rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2023
Thanks so much for your review, Alexandra. We are thrilled that you and your friends enjoyed your time at Bearwallow Retreat. This home is perfect for those group getaways with all ages :) We hope you're doing well, and we can't wait to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Bearwallow Retreat

We were 13 adults and kids with 2 adult visitors one day. The house is exactly as pictured, well-built, lots of comfortable nice furniture inside and outside. Nice size hot tub, fun pickleball court (even though you have to adjust your game to no lobbing because of rafters and wedding netting hanging up). The scenery is nice and hiking trails all around. I would definitely recommend Bearwallow Retreat to families who enjoy pickleball, hiking, and hot tubs!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2026
Thank you for your review! We are very happy that you were pleased with your stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Bearwallow

Beautiful new property. There was some confusion about combination lock and hidden key. Also there is no fireplace the description needs to be updated. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family vacation

One of the best vacation rentals I've ever stayed in. The property was one of the highlights and even better than expected with pickleball, disc golf, and trails - plenty of space to roam around and play. The deck and house were clean, spacious, and luxurious with plenty of space for a big group. Kitchen well stocked. Owner and management were responsive and fixed problems as they arose. We had a wonderful week, thank you so much - we will stay here again. Only critiques - some squeaky beds and the hot tub kept getting stinky(might need a better chlorine/sanitation method)/
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct, 2024
Patrick, thank you for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that Bearwallow Retreat’s amenities, spacious layout, and outdoor features added so much to your stay, and gave you and your group plenty of room to relax and explore. We also appreciate the constructive feedback about the beds and hot tub; we’ll make sure our team looks into those right away for an even smoother experience next time :) It would be our pleasure to host you again for another amazing week!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Poplars are popular!

This retreat was above and beyond anything anything we could’ve ever expected. The host’s attention to detail showed just how loved and cared for this property is. From the labeled drawers, to the electric car charger this property had everything we needed and also everything we didn’t realize we needed until our stay! We were in town for a wedding but once we arrived we wished the wedding was actually on the property! The pavilion/pickle ball court provided so many hours of activity & exercise, and the hiking trails were a dream! The house was exactly what you would picture for the ideal mountain house! The next time we come back we intend to rent out the entire poplars for a family affair!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct, 2024
Katie and Dan, thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled that Bearwallow Retreat exceeded your expectations, and that you felt the love and care we put into every detail. It's wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed the pavilion, pickleball court, and hiking trails—making them the perfect backdrop for fun and relaxation :) We’d be delighted to host your entire family for a future gathering at The Poplars. Looking forward to welcoming y'all back to make even more memories!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The entire space, home, deck, hot tub, & surroundings were spotless. I wore white socks all day in the house & they didn’t get dirty at all! The very clean, roomy hot tub was used every day by kids & adults. We enjoyed the firepit & all the nice dry wood & kindling too. Beds & pillows were very comfy. There are crock pots, pots & pans, two cookie sheets, utensils, & spatulas, etc. for cooking. A very nice surprise was plenty of empty containers (extra large bowl & baskets) to put fruit and snacks in. The only thing we missed was a mixer when making cookies & the ice maker in the refrigerator didn’t work. We had a bag of ice, so didn’t bother reporting it. We cooked all but one or two of our meals during the week at the home. We had 3 families & a niece & there was more than enough room. The grocery store we used is Ingles. Nice-very much like Publix. It’s a 30 minute drive from the house-be sure to get all you think you need while there. Drive slow & carefully up to the house-there are several hairpin turns. We had hoped for snow, but we’re glad we didn’t get it because of the steep, winding roads going up to the house. It would be great to have beach towels to use when getting out of the hot tub-especially since there’s no more than one towel per person in the bathrooms. Views from the home & hot tub are amazing. You can walk to several nice hiking trails from the house! Very quiet & peaceful! Only hated having to pay so much in fees to VRBO AND Yonder! Would love to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jan, 2026
Thank you for your review! We’re very happy that you were pleased with your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great house very clean and accommodative to all our guests
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2026
Thank you for your review! We are very happy that you were pleased with your stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fabulous Home

This home was wonderful! Very clean and the rental agency was easy to work with. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2023
Thanks for your review, Autumn. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay at Bearwallow Retreat, and we hope to host you again soon! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Reunion

3 Generations of family enjoyed this beautiful home tastefully set-up and well-supplied. Our family enjoyed the on-site amenities (corn hole, hot-tub, pickle ball court and hiking trails near-by) and took advantage of all of them. The beds were great and the expansive deck was the best!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2023
Thanks for your review, Teresa. We are so pleased that you and your family enjoyed your stay at Bearwallow Retreat. This home has the perfect amenities for everyone to indulge together :) We hope you're all doing well, and we would love to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabin Adventure

Awesome location. House had everything you needed including the hot tub! Easy to get a hold of owner and checked up on us which was great!! Would def stay for another adventure!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2023
Diana, thank you for the 5-star review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Bearwallow Retreat. Hot tubs always make a vacation better! ;) We hope you're all doing well, and Yonder can't wait to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great place

The house was clean and matched the pictures. It is located very close to hiking trails which were beautiful. The pavilion was a great place for our kids to run around.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2023
Adam, thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are delighted to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay at Bearwallow Retreat. We hope you're all doing well, and Yonder welcomes you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

We loved this place! Location was great, the cabin was well kept, the deck was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2023
Andrew, thank you for the 5-star review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Bearwallow Retreat. Located in Gerton, it's just far enough away from Downtown Asheville that you get the best of both worlds while visiting: country AND city living. We hope you'll be back soon, to this or any other Yonder home!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect for large family

The house was very clean and well kept. We enjoyed spending time in the hot tub, taking walks in the trails around the house and playing in the pavilion. The gravel road leading up to the house was sometimes a little hard to navigate in a mini van but we made it up and down without too much trouble multiple times. The house is about 25-30 minutes away from Lake Lure and about 35 minutes away from Asheville. Our whole family enjoyed the stay and would consider going back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great views relaxing Cabin with many amenities.

Wonderful time staying in this property. The Hot tub was delightful. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils and the grill came in handy! Amazing views and a wonderful hiking trail just up the road with even more breathtaking views! Great stay, clean with everything you need and more!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2023
Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Bearwallow Retreat. We hope you're doing well, and Yonder can't wait to see you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2026
Thank you for your review! We are very happy that you were pleased with your stay.
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