The Black Bear Lodge

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A wooden deck with a railing overlooking a forested area and a stream.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden floor, a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with a stove.
A cabin with a gravel path leading to it, surrounded by dense forest and a small stream.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden dining table, chairs, a sofa, a kitchen area, and a loft bedroom with a bed.
A cozy cabin room with a wooden interior, a bed with a bear-themed quilt, a small Christmas tree, and a sign that reads "DON'T WAKE the BEAR (He's GROUCHY)."

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Jefferson National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Bedford, VA
  • Place, Jefferson National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Liberty University
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Place, Smith Mountain Lake
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette

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About the area

Bedford

Located in Bedford, this cabin is in the mountains. Avenel Historic Home and Elks National Home are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Peaks of Otter Winery and Falling Creek Park. Gross Orchard and Bower Center for the Arts are also worth visiting.
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Map
Bedford, VA

What's nearby

  • Jefferson National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Liberty University - 46 min drive - 61.8 km
  • Smith Mountain Lake - 46 min drive - 62.0 km
  • Natural Bridge State Park - 52 min drive - 59.8 km
  • Virginia Safari Park - 58 min drive - 61.7 km

Getting around

  • Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peaks of Otter Lodge - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Peaks of Otter Lodge Restaurant - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Pig & The Pineapple - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Peaks Bar & Lounge - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Gross A J and Sons - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Black Bear Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Black Bear Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Black Bear Lodge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Black Bear Lodge located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Jefferson National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Gross Orchard and Thunder Ridge Wilderness. Claytor Nature Study Center and Peaks of Otter Visitor Center are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the deck over the water with the fire place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beat every expectation. The pictures do not capture the beauty of the location. Had a great time exploring and relaxing. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love it best places i have stayed We took are food .and I loved the out door fireplace and cook salmon n veg Next night had prime rib on the fire.O
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cabin in the forest! So peaceful, we had a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Little slice of heaven.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved this property! Having the creek right outside made for a perfect peaceful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an awesome property!! It was perfect for our getaway!! We LOVED sitting by the outdoor fireplace while watching the creek. We would definitely love to come back again!! The cabin was clean and well stocked with basic supplies. The host was very responsive to our questions. We appreciated the firewood and not having a huge to do list before leaving.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
No comment
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about our stay was perfect. The property is very clean and super comfy. We enjoyed the beautiful porch and the cabin was supplied with everything we needed. We will be back to stay again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! The cabin was clean and cozy and was stocked with everything we needed. We really enjoyed using the deck and fireplace as well. Hope to come back sometime!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Absolutely beautiful cabin and scenery. Very private and out of the way, which was great for our honeymoon. The only things that I would have any complaint about:The lack of a television. That should be pretty standard nowadays and it was a bit disappointing to not have one but we made do. There were fruit flies buzzing about the kitchen that we had to take care of by pouring bleach down the drain, and there were some other bugs, but that's pretty typical in an area like this. This cabin is pretty clean otherwise.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to relax
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very responsive and helpful..the lodge was warm and welcoming decorated for Christmas. The outdoor fireplace was spectacular..i will definitely come back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had everything we needed for our stay and there were delightful extras like makeup wipes and toiletries.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good directions, easy check in
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was absolutely perfect spot for our anniversary. Private and the views were perfect. Kitchen was well stocked as was the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING Cabin!! Very clean and well stocked!! Wonderful location!! Host very helpful!! Will be back again for sure!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and secluded
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Black Bear Lodge was exactly what we had been looking for! A private little spot on the creek! The house was clean and had high quality amenities to make you feel right at home. Brandy was amazing and very responsive. We are already planning to come back! Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We loved it!

We enjoyed the nature!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful getaway

Absolutely loved the cabin! It had everything we needed in a quiet, peaceful location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing little cabin!

Wonderful stay in this secluded little cabin by the stream! Perfect for a weekend getaway... Thirty minutes to Bedford and a fun day in town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great quiet weekend!

We had a great time staying here for the weekend! We could hear the stream from the bedroom all night. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Weekend Getaway

Just perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The area around the property is beautiful and the inside was clean and well stocked. They even had a book that had wifi info as well as an address for the closest grocery store/gas/pharmacy. Our whole family plus our dog has fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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