Welcome to Morningside Lodge! Featuring breathtaking mountain views and luxury accommodations, you'll feel right at home during your perfect getaway. Located in the gated community of Bear Lake Reserve, you will experience everything that mountain-lake living has to offer. You're around 30 minutes from Sylva, Cullowhee and Cashiers, while being just over an hour to Asheville.

This beautiful arts and craft style home offers plenty of space with an open floor plan and interior finishes that leave little left to desire. You are greeted by a wall of windows framing the Smoky Mountains and the large stone gas fireplace will also draw your attention in the great room with vaulted ceilings. You'll flow right into the high-end gourmet kitchen, with stainless appliances and everything you need to make meals for your group. Pull up a chair in the dining area while you overlook the mountains of WNC!

The large deck is the perfect spot to enjoy a cup of coffee while taking in the fresh mountain air. A covered portion with comfortable seating, features a fireplace to gather around and create memories to last a lifetime.

The 3 king guest rooms, all with mountain views, have been tastefully decorated and are sure to provide a peaceful place to rest. 2 additional queen beds are located over the garage, to allow for additional space for your large group.

You'll have access to the amenities Bear Lake Reserve offers including lake swimming, hiking, fishing, tennis, pickleball, seasonal pools, hot tubs, a fitness center, private theatre, rentals for pontoon boats, ski boats, canoes, kayaks and paddle boards. The Lake Club (14,000 square foot facility) offers a variety of dining options, and there is a 9-hole, Jack Nicklaus designed golf course on property. PLEASE NOTE, additional fees will apply to use the amenities.

Here are more details regarding the community amenities:
*At the Summit (top of the mountain with long range mountain views), you will find golf/tennis/pickle ball/fireplace area.
*At the Lake Club (by the lake), you will be delighted to find :
-2 outdoor hot tubs, one open 24/7
-2 outdoor pools
-1 sauna
-1 gym open 24/7
-1 private movie room
-1 outdoor pool grill/bar
-1 indoor full bar
-1 indoor restaurant with a private room for 8
-Many boating activities including swimming, kayaking, waterskiing.
Please check this website for pricing: https://bearlakereserve.com/lodging/

Exclusive Yonder Special: When you book Morningside Lodge you will receive a special code for discounted tickets to the Biltmore Estate! Contact Yonder for more info.

Home Truths:
- Sleeps in beds: 10 - Max Occupancy: 12
​​​​​​​- Lower Level Sleeping Room with Queen
- 2 queen beds in family room over the garage
- Yonder provides linens for all beds; other occupancy will require guests providing their own linens
- There is parking for up to 6 cars
- PLEASE NOTE: Bear Lake Reserve Amenities are available to you at additional costs. All Guests of Bear Lake Reserve will be responsible for paying a Resort Preservation Fee. This fee will be $30/day (with the maximum fee per stay being $150 or 5 days) and will be charged upon check in at the Greeter's Cottage. The Resort Preservation Fee will be charged directly to each rental party for each day of their stay, with the maximum fee being $150. (This fee is not applicable from December 1st through April 30th)
- Internet Speed: Download - TBDMbps Upload - TBDMbps
- 3 night minimum throughout the year and a 4 night minimum is required for all holidays
- Cleaning fee: $575 Yonder openly shares & clearly posts our Cleaning Fees in a manner of full disclosure, as we think this is the most honest and forthright approach with respect to our guests. Our Cleaning Fees are backed by our Clean Guarantee, which reflects the highest level of standards, pristine environments for our guests, and a level of clean that surpasses any other vacation homes; we literally guarantee it!

Quiet Policy: Please note that the home/estate property is located in a very private and quiet gated community. Parties, loud noise and unruly behavior are absolutely prohibited, and guests are expected to respect the neighbors and the peace this mountain retreat area affords.

Pets: The owners WELCOME dogs, so please let us know. There is a $200 non-refundable per pet fee with a limit of 2 dogs per booking party. (This is NOT automatically added by VRBO, TripAdvisor or Airbnb, so please let us know so that we can add the fee for you)

Early Check In and/or Late Check Out may be possible, depending on cleaning schedules and other reservations. If it is possible, there may be an additional fee that would be determined based on the time that you wish to check in or out and the seasonal rates.

Please inquire for details regarding payment, the cancellation policy, military discounts, and trip insurance.

Note: Reservations over 30 days are subject for review prior to acceptance. A separate rental agreement will be required for 90+ day stays.