Black Bear Lodge: A Rural White Mtns Retreat

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A log cabin with a porch, surrounded by snow-covered ground and trees.
A rustic kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, a brick fireplace, and a checkered floor.
A wooden dining room with a large table set for a meal, red chairs, and a Christmas tree.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a white entertainment unit with a TV, a brown sofa with decorative pillows, and a wooden coffee table with candles.
A cozy log cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a fireplace, a dining area, and a Christmas tree.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Onsite parking available
    Convenient and secure on-site parking, a rare amenity in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to White Mountain National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer/dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Chatham, NH
  • Place, White Mountain National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lower Kimball Pond
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Conway Scenic Railway
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Center Conway

Located in Center Conway, this cabin is in the mountains. Cranmore Mountain Resort and Attitash Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Fryeburg Fair and Conway Scenic Railway. Story Land and Sherman Farm are also worth visiting. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting nearby.
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Map
Chatham, NH

What's nearby

  • White Mountain National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lower Kimball Pond - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Settlers' Green Outlet Village - 25 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Conway Scenic Railway - 29 min drive - 35.2 km
  • Cranmore Mountain Resort - 30 min drive - 35.9 km

Getting around

  • Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunburst Onions @ Fryeburg Fair - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's General Store - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Meister Hut at Cranmore Mountain - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Webster's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Loon's Nest - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Bear Lodge: A Rural White Mtns Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Black Bear Lodge: A Rural White Mtns Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Black Bear Lodge: A Rural White Mtns Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Black Bear Lodge: A Rural White Mtns Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Black Bear Lodge: A Rural White Mtns Retreat located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lower Kimball Pond and White Mountain National Forest. Loon Island is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very Nice place, plenty of room

The house was very nice, kitchen was great, rooms were spacious and comfortable
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct, 2025
Glad you had a great stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grilled some amazing burgers!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct, 2025
Love this!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for going to fair and fall foliage. Rustic charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct, 2025
Yes, we agree, the Fair is amazing! Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabin getaway

The cabin was warm and inviting, as described in the summary. We thoroughly enjoyed our time during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family vacation

Property had everything that we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Time!

We had a wonderful time at the Bear Lodge. It was just as described. We would definitely stay again. Thank you for the perfect getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Labor Day Weekend

Nice cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Stay!

We had a wonderful time on our Getaway to Black Bear Lodge. Everyone was perfect! Thank you! We will definitely be back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing experience with the family. The house was clean and it has everything we need. It was a praceful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

Enjoyed a very peaceful weekend away. This cabin has a very rustic and classic NH feel. The host was extremely helpful. Went into North Conway a few times which is a quick 20 min drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was fully equipped! House was clean, front porch needed to be cleaned
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct, 2025
You folks are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a hidden gem! This place is so cozy and homey. We floated the Saco River just 15 minutes away, then came back to a warm shower and grilled dinner with a lovely fire in the backyard. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay. We’ll definitely be returning next year. thank you for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay! See you next summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

The cabin is cozy and well located, with easy access to trails and local attractions. The rustic decor creates a cozy atmosphere, perfect for relaxing. The well-equipped kitchen and fireplace were highlights during our stay. Overall, a great experience for those seeking tranquility and proximity to nature. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

5 Stars All Around. Great Getaway!

Our stay was wonderful! We did a short weekend away to celebrate my birthday with our 2 pups. Everybody had a wonderful time. Love that it is pet-friendly. Met the owner and she was also lovely and very friendly! Would absolutely come back here and highly recommend. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Fall Family Getaway!

Great cabin. Great location. Everything we needed in the kitchen plus additional appliances I didn’t expect. Great outdoor fire pit. Host was very helpful and responded quickly to questions I had. Check in was easy. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov, 2023
From the owner: "So glad you had a great trip. Hope to see you again soon"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was the perfect place to stay on our first trip to NH. It’s only 20 minutes from the main strip in Conway where we did most of our eating and shopping. It’s only 40 minutes from the trailhead to hike Mt. Washington. When we weren’t out exploring, we spent our time cozy by the wood burning stove. The cabin had all of the amenities we needed including well seasoned wood that smelled amazing when burned. We loved the bear-themed decor around the cabin and truly enjoyed our stay here. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov, 2025
I am so glad that you enjoyed your stay! Mount Washington Valley truly is a gem. I’d love to see you back next year!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect!

Very clean and kept up. Perfect spot.20 minutes from Rupp Arena, 10 minutes from Keeneland and the bourbon trail. It was a plus that all the major distilleries are between 10-30 minute drive.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday Eduardo

Very nice 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay - will be back!

This was a long awaited, much needed little getaway for my wife and I, our three dogs, and our best friends and their daughter. We had such a great time. Easy proximity to all sorts of activities, excellent communication with all parties, and lots of space to just hang out together and relax. You will not be disappointed! We are excited to go back and grateful for hosts that allow us to bring our doggos when we travel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul, 2025
We love pet here and love having the opportunity to have furbabies along!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Holiday home of dreams

Incredible stay at black bear lodge. Perfectly nestled in the trees, the lodge had everything you could need and was very clean. The bedrooms were well appointed and the living space with the log fires in the lounge and kitchen were dreamy. We had a wonderful stay and communication was excellent the entire time. We felt away from it all yet had so much opportunity for walks all around us. The guest book was filled with excellent examples and ideas of things to do and it was evident just how loved the lodge was by every visitor. We would 100% stay here again. It was the highlight of our 2 weeks in the USA.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul, 2025
So glad you had a great time. We loved having you!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Just Okay

Cabin inside was decorated cute, but the curb appeal was below average. Tv by the road and junk car in the driveway just didn’t make it seem very homey. Towels smelled like mildew and cob webs everywhere. Cleanliness could be a lot better. If it’s summer be sure to bring your own fans as there were only 3 that we could find.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The other reviewer who said that this property has no curb appeal but has a wonderful interior hit the nail on the head. It looks like a haunted house when you pull up. Even worse, we arrived at night and there are no lights in the driveway and we did not realize you have to go in the back door. But once we were in and settled, we loved it. It had plenty of room for a family of six to stay for a week. We loved the privacy. The kitchen has no frying pans, and any messages I tried to send about it were never answered. It's possible that after Evolve took over the listing the responsiveness level decreased. Thankfully we didn't have any major issues that needed to be addressed! The downstairs bedroom now has a queen bed in it so we had a master bath downstairs and our kids were upstairs. That's to update previous reviews to say there was no master bathroom. We went to the beach in Portland, hiked the presidents, and shopped in Conway. It was a perfect vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov, 2025
I am so glad you folks enjoyed your stay! Yes, if you are not used to the deep woods in a rural area, it can definitely seem a little spooky lol! We purposely do not use a lot of bright, man-made, lighting, so we can keep the natural vibe and feel of the property.So glad you found your way into the cabin though.I want to apologize about not being responsive to your messages. I never received any and I am not sure where they go so I contacted evolve to clarify this. Thanks for the heads up! Hope to see you again next season!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A cozy rustic cabin

From the outside this is an adorable log cabin that is on a slight turn in the road - so easy to miss. It's set back a bit giving you privacy in the backyard. The house is slightly oddly laid out and I was hoping for a 1st floor master (which I thought there was from the photos) only to find a single bed with a trundle downstairs. The kitchen while well appointed with tools for cooking lacks light. The temperature was warmer so some of the bedrooms felt stuffy but there were windows that had to be used gingerly. There is a lovely screened porch that is ideal for your morning coffee or afternoon glass of wine and enjoy nature while being protected from weather or bugs.There is a smaller cabin in the backyard, hidden in the trees that the caretaker stays in, which is fine as she is accessible but she also shares the driveway so you occasionally see her going back and forth. The cabin is very accessible to Conway, Freyburg as well as to marked trails for hiking, however, you do have to drive to those locations (I wouldn't recommend walking on the road as there was moderate traffic).
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Rustic and Clean

We enjoyed our short stay. We had one concern which we have brought to Evolve's attention.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Is cute cabin in the woods

A very cute cabin, All the towels and linen appeared brand new. There is a full bathroom and bedroom on the 1st floor. The only wish is that they had more fans or a window ac.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May, 2023
From the owner: "Hi Christopher, We're glad you enjoyed your stay! We now have fans in all bedrooms and the living room. Thanks for the feedback! We hope to host you again soon!"
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