Bama Bear Lodge: A Larger than Life Mountain View Escape
House in Buncombe County, NC
24 guests · 4 bedrooms · 6 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this house rental
This 4 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom stunning mountain home is nestled right in the heart of Black Mountain in the Pisgah National Forest . Whether you're looking for a place to relax with family or friends, or hosting a business retreat, this is the place for you. Each bedroom is built like a suite, with its own full bath and enough beds and space for the entire family.
Upon arrival to Bama Bear Lodge, the first thing you will see is the covered front porch area with stone arches. Here you will find Adirondack swivel glider rockers waiting for you to sit and enjoy the breezes and mountain top views.
Upstairs offers magnificent views of the surrounding mountains and will take your breath away with the picturesque sunrises and sunsets. Make your way downstairs to the main floor and find a full kitchen, open floor plan living and dining room with a gas log fireplace, and the master suite. Two glass French doors lead you out onto the upper patio where you can lounge by the fire-pit and take in the fresh mountain air. No mountain home would be complete without a full basement entertainment area. Choose between a thriller in the private media room, or challenge yourself to a game of shuffleboard, darts, or a game of cards in the game room. If you find yourself hungry or thirsty in the middle of a heated match of Uno, just make your way over to the second kitchen/bar area in the basement. Before turning in for the night, we recommend you take advantage of gazing at the stars while relaxing in the 8 person hot tub on the lower patio. You won't regret it!
The house is minutes away from downtown Black Mountain, a short drive to Asheville and walking distance to several trails leading to the Upper Falls. If you need to take care of business while staying at Bama Bear Lodge, there is unlimited high speed internet and WIFI to meet your needs.
Come let yourself escape the hustle and bustle of every day stresses at Bama Bear Lodge. Your adventure awaits you.
Upon arrival to Bama Bear Lodge, the first thing you will see is the covered front porch area with stone arches. Here you will find Adirondack swivel glider rockers waiting for you to sit and enjoy the breezes and mountain top views.
Upstairs offers magnificent views of the surrounding mountains and will take your breath away with the picturesque sunrises and sunsets. Make your way downstairs to the main floor and find a full kitchen, open floor plan living and dining room with a gas log fireplace, and the master suite. Two glass French doors lead you out onto the upper patio where you can lounge by the fire-pit and take in the fresh mountain air. No mountain home would be complete without a full basement entertainment area. Choose between a thriller in the private media room, or challenge yourself to a game of shuffleboard, darts, or a game of cards in the game room. If you find yourself hungry or thirsty in the middle of a heated match of Uno, just make your way over to the second kitchen/bar area in the basement. Before turning in for the night, we recommend you take advantage of gazing at the stars while relaxing in the 8 person hot tub on the lower patio. You won't regret it!
The house is minutes away from downtown Black Mountain, a short drive to Asheville and walking distance to several trails leading to the Upper Falls. If you need to take care of business while staying at Bama Bear Lodge, there is unlimited high speed internet and WIFI to meet your needs.
Come let yourself escape the hustle and bustle of every day stresses at Bama Bear Lodge. Your adventure awaits you.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Family friendly
Map of Buncombe County, NC
££££
Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
This rental exceeded my expectations. Our group included 20 family members -children through adult. The house was beautiful and very comfortable. There was enough room for all of us to relax, visit and eat. The owner (Wes) was nearby and always available. But we never needed anything as the house was completely furnished with dishes, kitchen appliances, games etc. The home is up the hill from the main road so the views are spectacular. It didn't take long to get to the town of Black Mountain or Ashville. My family and I highly recommend this property.
5.0 / 5.0
The house was spectacular both inside and out. The rooms and layout are much bigger than what the pictures show. The homeowner was very resourceful. Do take note that the house is at the top of the mountain, it is beautiful, but also 25-30 minutes up or down the mountain.
5.0 / 5.0
We so enjoyed our stay. The home was a perfect place for our large family to gather and enjoy each other, and the hosts were so helpful. They really thought of everything to make our stay comfortable and fun. We even hired a photographer to come and take photos of our family, and the back patio made for beautiful pictures! Highly recommend!
5.0 / 5.0
Spent Thanksgiving with my family at this wonderful property. So peaceful. The house has everything you need. We took advantage of the private trailhead to go view the Upper Catawba Waterfall. What an awesome site. The trail is not easy but still doable for most able body adults and teens. There is another smaller waterfall that is easier to get to if you if you are not comfortable with maneuvering heights. The hot tub was was a great treat after our hike. The house is high enough to be away from light pollution so the sky lights up at night with a heavenly light show of stars. Even saw a shooting star while we were gazing. Plenty of space and games in house. Thank you to the Hubbard's for such a great weekend filled with family memories.
5.0 / 5.0
Our stay at the bama bear lodge
Our group of 18 friends had a great stay at this house. The house was clean, spacious (we even had some extra sleeping spots), well stocked, and beautiful. We had everything we needed and would definitely recommend! Thanks for everything!
5.0 / 5.0
We felt right at home
It was an incredible getaway for our entire family to celebrate the new year. Plenty of room for everyone to have their own space yet be together at the same time. The kitchen was fully stocked with any item you could possibly need. We especially liked how all the cabinets were labeled, as well as all the light switches. The owners were extremely accommodating to our every need ... most importantly when we had the danger of a snowstorm headed our way. We truly appreciated their hospitality and will definitely like to come back again .... the view was incredible and the nearby hiking trail wonderful. Thank you Wes & Susan!
5.0 / 5.0
Great mountain property for all ages
Our family of three generations rated this our favorite mountain property—and we’ve rented several good ones in the past. The property offers numerous gathering spaces but still feels like a home; the family shuffleboard tournament was great evening entertainment. Do take care hiking the Catawba Falls Trail from this high end—the drops are quite steep. Our group elected to hike all the way to the bottom trailhead parking lot for a pickup rather than chance getting caught at dusk in a slow climb back up.
2.0 / 5.0
Nice property but intrusive host
The property was beautiful. However, the host walked into the house uninvited several times throughout the weekend. He also watched the house and would text us when we simply had a window open to enjoy the fall weather. Completely unacceptable intrusive behavior and put a damper on the trip.
5.0 / 5.0
Awesome Vacation!!
Location of this property is unbelievable and boy were we blown away. I have stayed at so many properties and this one stands out as one of the most memorable places. We all want to come back and will be planning more stays at Bama Bear!
Wess, the property manager/owner, went above and beyond hosting us, from waiting till we arrived and walking us around the property to checking on us daily to see how we were doing and if there was anything we needed. Donuts treat on one morning was something special for kids. He was just the sweetest and the most hospitable person you'd ever meet.
The property itself is absolutely amazing, from the moment you walk in and seeing how close you are to the mountains, which btw is a million dollar view. The house is very spacious, very well maintained, spotless clean, and had everything you could think of. The kitchen is extremely well stocked. The bathrooms are very clean and towels and toiletries are well kept. The linens in the bedrooms are clean and the place is spick and span. The property offered everything for all ages. When we were inside, adults hung out in the open space while the kids played downstairs. When outside, you could hike to Catawba Falls, enjoy fire pit or spend time in hot tub.
Wess and Susan, you were awesome and have an amazing place. We will be back. Thanks for sharing your beautiful house with us.
5.0 / 5.0
Paradise in the Mountains
Property was everything it claims to be and more. Spectacular views, beautiful property and everything anyone could want for a sizable gathering.
5.0 / 5.0
Absolute Perfection
Our weekend at Bama Bear was truly picturesque. This property was stunning from the time we checked-in when we’re absolutely blown away by the view and home. The pictures could never do this property justice. On top of that, the owners are fantastic to deal with and even came by to make sure everything was good during our stay. To wrap it all up, the trailhead at that’s about a half a mile from this house leads to one of the most stunning waterfalls I have ever seen! We are definitely recommending this property to others and even considering a friends get together back at Bama Bear in the future!
5.0 / 5.0
Incredible Mountain Experience Outside of Asheville
We had an amazing time at the Bama Bear Lodge. The property was gorgeous, the view was breathtaking, and the hosts were incredible. Would come back in a heartbeat. Highly recommend!
5.0 / 5.0
Fantastic property and owners
Traveled here with 15 friends for a long weekend and we had an awesome time. The owners were great with communication and super helpful with check in, hiking directions, and even dropped off fresh donuts in the morning! The place is huge, clean, and had great amenities and walkable to an amazing hiking trail. They even had the pantry stocked with some basics. Great experience would definitely recommend!
5.0 / 5.0
Asheville at its best
The property is absolutely fantastic.
From the moment you turn into the driveway you are met by a massive property with stunning views.
As you start to explore, it’s clear that each inch of the property was carefully crafted. From 3 comfortable outdoor living spaces, all with state of the art furniture, and thoughtful extras (fire pits, hot tub, grill, places to eat), to four massive bedrooms with plenty of places to sleep, to state of the art indoor living areas to congregate and play, including a downstairs game room and closets full of extras to keep your guests busy for the duration of the trip!
Nothing cheap here! It’s high end appliances and furniture throughout the property.
The property owners have great care for their property, and are always reachable whenever needed.
This is an incredible property. Would absolutely stay here again if I am back in the Asheville area.
5.0 / 5.0
Piece of Heaven
Beautiful home in every way...like being in my own vacation home..owner was terrific...above and beyond...very very few little things that are not even worth a mention...out of the way...quiet..stunning views, when the weather allowed...perfect romantic valentines weekend.
5.0 / 5.0
Winter break 2021
The owner's were very responsive and communicated well throughout our stay. The house was in a beautiful area and the mountain setting was amazingly gorgeous. The house was luxurious, well taken care of, and well appointed throughout. We have rented many houses in the past and some of the details of this house definitely stood out. My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay and look forward to coming back again.
2.5 / 5.0
Fantastic property, wonderful accommodations. Clean and laid out beautifully. Every thing you could ever want is there. Thank you for a fantastic vacation!
5.0 / 5.0
Bama Cabin
Fantastic property, wonderful accommodations. Clean and laid out beautifully. Every thing you could ever want is there.
Thank you for a fantastic vacation!
5.0 / 5.0
Great weekend get away!!!
We really enjoyed our time here! 4 couples looking for a home to simply hang out and catch up for a long weekend. The home is nicely appointed as the pictures depict. Everything is labeled and easy to find. The views from the from drive way are great. We really spent most of our time sitting around the fire put on the back balcony. The home can accommodate a lot of people. If you are looking for a nice neighborhood and a true get away, this home truly fits. The home owners, Wes and Susan, were very helpful and easy to communicate with. We look forward to going back soon!
5.0 / 5.0
Perfection in NC
This house and our stay were so perfect that we were booking a second stay before we even left. There's an amazing attention to detail by the owners that's seen in everything from the design of the house, which highlights the beautiful moutnain views, to the labels on every single cabinet and light so that you're not left scrambling during your vacation. The neighborhood itself is comparable to the house in perfection in that it offers amazing hikes to some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the state, and constant glimpses of wildlife. I can't say enough about our experience at Bama Bear Lodge and I can't wait to return.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful Property
After two months of coronavirus lockdown we needed a change of scenery and the Bama Bear was perfect for a getaway. Great views, comfortable and well-appointed, and Wes was great to deal with. We hope to come back with a larger group.
5.0 / 5.0
A must stay!
The owners clearly poured a lot of love into this house making it ideal for any gathering. My extended family spent Thanksgiving there and will definitely be going back. Lots to do for the kids, shuffleboard, great hide and seek spots, hot tub, etc. Beautiful views with tons of space. The owners were very attentive and felt more like a luxury resort than a home rental. No issues whatsoever and again we will be going back!
5.0 / 5.0
Great views and huge rooms.
Great for our group. Every couple having their own suite was key. Great rooms, they are all huge. Showers are also impressive. The view from the front porch is insane, and the view of the stars from the hot tub is also out of this world. Great property and very accommodating.
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing place to start
This was a terrific place to stay. The owners were so great with communication and the house far exceeded expectations. Our group had an amazing time and I would recommend this house to anyone. 5 stars, thanks for a wonderful experience.
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful Stay!
The Bama Lodge is an amazing property! This was a perfect house to host our large group. I would highly recommend this property for a large group or family!
5.0 / 5.0
Biltmore bride wedding party
The entire bridal party stayed here for a long weekend and it was everything it said it was and more! Owners are wonderful and respond quickly to any questions or issues.
5.0 / 5.0
Great location and great views!
Wonderful location and views from the top! Owner was easy to work with and helped us on front and back end easily.
5.0 / 5.0
Wedding Gather
Beautiful property! The host were very helpful and accommodating :) I would highly recommend to anyone!
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful views and a very comfortable, spacious home!
Wes and Susan thought of everything families need to have a great vacation!
5.0 / 5.0
Our Wedding Escape!
My husband and I had our wedding at The Bama Bear Lodge and it was absolutely amazing! You could not ask for better hosts. Susan and Wes were very responsive, accommodating, and they really went out their way to ensure we had a great time. They already had many of the amenities needed for an event and Wes was always checking in on us to make sure everything was ok. They are wonderful people and we were very lucky to find them. Their home is gorgeous with breathtaking views overlooking the mountains and changing leaves. We had the reception in the back where Wes built a massive awning to prevent rain from ruining our special day. We cannot say enough good things about this place. We enjoyed it so much, that we are already planning family gatherings to come back. We highly recommend this place to anyone! Thank you so much Wes and Susan for letting us borrow your home for our wedding day. It was everything would could have wanted!
5.0 / 5.0
Bama Bear Lodge was AWESOME
Wes and Susan were a pleasure to work with. Their home, Bama Bear Lodge, was amazing. The views were spectacular. The Lodge was huge and had everything we needed and more. We relaxed, enjoyed the hot tub, grilled out, watched football, and went on hikes. Our group was 12 guys on a bachelor party for my brother, but the home would be suitable for any group, especially a group of families. There were a ton of places to sleep with plenty of bathrooms.
We would definitely rent it for another trip. I booked it myself, and all of the guys on our trip were super complimentary of my choice of Bama Bear Lodge, and I owe all the thanks to Wes and Susan for that. They repeatedly asked if there was anything we needed or could do to improve the experience, but I there is nothing!
An ideal stay in the mountains!
Rob Hughes
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect gathering place
Our extended family celebrated Christmas 2017 at Bama Bear Lodge. The "cabin" was a perfect place to gather. There are many communal areas for cards, games, movies, meals and gatherings as well as areas to tuck in and regroup if needed. The cabin was beautifully decorated for the season which made our stay there even more special. The views from every window, the decks and the front entrance are gorgeous. Facility wise, the cabin is well designed, and had more than enough room for our party of 14, we had many empty beds. The kitchen is a roomy gathering place, with every appliance and utensil we could ask for. The decks and fire pits are expansive and beautiful, we were there during an arctic blast so we really didn't spend much time on the decks but we did enjoy the huge hot tub on the lower deck. The owners Wes and Susan are very responsive and made sure that we had everything we needed for a perfect stay. The house was completed in August of 2017 and Wes is a builder so it was almost like staying in a designer show house with all the new bells and whistles. The location was ideal for hiking locally, no car needed, and the town of Black Mountain has a huge grocery store, liquor store and restaurants. Asheville was a quick drive and we took advantage of the proximity to tour the Biltmore, sample many breweries and went to Biscuit Heads for breakfast one day - highly recommend!! Some members of our party hired a local guide for fly fishing, also convenient. I would give Bama Bear Lodge 5 stars, I would love to go back in the fall and/or spring.
5.0 / 5.0
Mountain Top Paradise
Beautifully decorated and furnished Lodge located close enough to Asheville, NC to easily get into town and do whatever your heart desires ( Golf, Restaraunts, Local Breweries, Live Music and Entertainment ) but remote enough to take a hike into the Pisgah National Forest and see The Upper and Lower Catawba Falls without ever having to get into your car and drive, just start your hike from the front porch. When your hike is complete then hop in the hot tub as the sun is going down. The magnificent views start first thing in the morning as the sun rises from the back of the Lodge and the show ends at sunset from the covered front porch. Our group ( suppliers and customers ) could break away and have whatever privacy that was needed at times and then enjoy each other's company. Groups large or small should somehow find the time to visit this place. Once you have been here it's likely you will make it an annual event.
5.0 / 5.0
Best vacation home ever !! And fantastic hosts!!!
Best host ever, they were so accommodating and welcoming!! We rented the entire property for 5 nights and we loved the house which is in top condition , spacious and charming ! Such a great mountain retreat highly recommended!! We will definitely want to repeat. Thanks again !
5.0 / 5.0
We took our high school soccer team to the Bama Bear Lodge for our annual preseason training camp.
We had an amazing experience at the Bama Bear Lodge!!! Immediately upon stepping inside the front door you are impressed. It is beautiful, spacious, and comfortable! Then house is extremely well stocked with everything you need and the owner Wes Hibbard could not have been a better host making sure we had everything we needed. He happened to be available as a cook for our team and was fabulous. The back porch with gas fire pits and the big hot tub were huge hits with our team!! You can't go wrong with this beautiful house!!!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Buncombe County?
The average price for a rental in Buncombe County is £175 per night. This rental is £743 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Bama Bear Lodge: A Larger than Life Mountain View Escape. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Bama Bear Lodge: A Larger than Life Mountain View Escape pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Bama Bear Lodge: A Larger than Life Mountain View Escape?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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