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Happy Place Cottage Nestled in the Mountains of NC at Bear Lake Reserve

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Tuckasegee, NC
  • Place, Tuckasegee River
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About the area

Tuckasegee

With a stay at this cottage in Tuckasegee (Bear Lake Reserve), you'll be steps from Nantahala National Forest and 9 minutes by foot from Tuckasegee River. .This cottage is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Bear Lake Reserve Golf Club and 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from Bear Creek Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Tuckasegee River - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Western Carolina University - 18 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 52 min drive - 60.5 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 54 min drive - 55.9 km
  • Lake Jocassee - 59 min drive - 64.8 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Local - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪JJ's Eatery & Canteen - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Environmental Maint - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪A & L Country Kitchen - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Flip & Whip Comfort Foods - ‬25 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Happy Place Cottage Nestled in the Mountains of NC at Bear Lake Reserve

Spacious Screened in porch with outside fire place and steps away from a babbling mountain stream. Wake up to the sounds of stream behind the cottage and a fire in both the indoor and outdoor fireplaces. Master bedroom is spacious with a large bathroom. Full kitchen, washer dryer, comfortable living room with a large dining room table. Guest bedrooms are large and inviting with mountain and "bear" themes! The cottage is located in Bear Lake Reserve a safe, gated community with full amenities including a massive clubhouse with workout room, full restaurant, bar area, gorgeous pool with waterfalls, slides and hot tubs. Extensive water activities and beach on a beautiful lake with scheduled activities. 9 hole Jack Nicholas designed golf course on top of a mountain. How cool is that?! Pickle Ball and Tennis Courts along with miles of trails. Close proximity to Cashiers (awesome shopping and food!) Sylva and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Happy Place Cottage Nestled in the Mountains of NC at Bear Lake Reserve Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monroe B., Austin, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was well located within Bear Lake Reserve. It was clean, well supplied, and everything worked.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lillian N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in a well maintained and clean cabin. Super close to Mill Pond which was perfect for the kids to fish and they caught a rainbow trout! We went to play golf while the kids fished so worked out perfectly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert T., Asheville NC

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin is extremely clean and well maintained. We will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay at Bear lake Reserve.Second year renters, many memories made. Thanks for the great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony P., Charleston

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Mountain Getaway

Home was very well appointed, clean and perfectly located. And the property manager followed up to make sure everything was just perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Everything was as advertized will definitely be back
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cabin for wedding weekend

My family and I stayed at Brian’s cabin for a weekend trip to attend a wedding at Castle Ladyhawke. The cabin is extremely close to the front gate, making access to the “outside world” much easier than for friends who stayed a few miles deeper into the resort! The location was great, and all of the amenities listed were provided. There were a couple of small imperfections, but that’s to be expected and did not detract from our visit. The only oddity was the check-in process, which involved several minutes in the greeters cottage and a preservation fee I had read elsewhere could be assessed. Nevertheless, we enjoyed ourselves and would stay here again. Bear Lake Reserve is beautiful and a short drive from multiple small towns for touristing, as well as only 10 minutes from the wedding venue.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

M M.

Wedding

Everything was fine, except had to clean pans before we could use still had food on them and grease
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Getaway

Great cabin, beautiful location and excellent communication. Will definitely book again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual Mountain Trip

We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed the stay

Had a great time with the family for a few days. Little bit of a ride to the pool, but overall would come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend getaway

We really enjoyed our time at bear lake reserve. We took advantage of the spotty wi-fi and unplugged- we didn’t mind. This was much needed! Lots of amenities to use and the house was great for relaxing. We loved using the screened in porch. I would recommend bringing basic cleaning supplies if you plan on cooking as we were unable to find any provided in the home. You will check in at the greeters cottage- they are super helpful! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candace A. D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great rental house

Lovely and perfect, thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing getaway with our family

The property was perfect for our family (2 adults, 3 children 8-and-under). The kids enjoyed all of the amenities--the pool, lake, hikes, golf, kids' camp, etc. The screened-in porch with sounds of the creek was magical. Brian and Jan were amazing hosts and promptly replied to all of our questions. Highly recommend! And will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful!

Gorgeous house at the entrance of Bear Lake Reserve. Our family loved sitting on the screened in porch with fire place for all of our meals and game nights. House was very pretty, had everything we needed and was immaculately clean. Communication with the owners was excellent and our family loved our time here. We will be back! Thank you Brian & Jan!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael B.

Happy Place

Vacations always go fast and even faster when you lose your sense of time with this beautiful spot at Bear Lake Reserve. Owners and all the folks encountered were delightful and helpful in making the experience most enjoyable and memorable!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

kim p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cabin close to WCu

This property is beautiful, well stocked and close to WCU. We were there to visit our daughter who is a senior at the university and it was a nice getaway for her as well. Close but feels like miles away! The best combination.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

An Amazing Find

We had a wonderful trip to this property for the New Year. The home is just as it looks in the pictures and was clean and organized. Brian was responsive and very easy to communicate with. The views in the community are amazing, but we do recommend 4-wheel drive because there are definitely some windy roads with lots of elevation changes. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Janet C., Bon Secour, Al

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy place

It was a nice cabin with all the amenities. Beautiful neighborhood and surroundings. Ownemers were very attentive to our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful cabin

Great, clean and peaceful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend!!

Wonderful place to stay within 20min from Western Carolina Univ. Comfortable and Cozy. Owners are super nice and friendly and answered all our questions promptly. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Escape to the Mountains

This property was perfect for what we were looking for in a weekend adventure to the NC mountains. The property owner, Brain, was very helpful in quickly responding to questions we had prior to the trip as well as being very informative of the area in suggesting local restaurants and points of interest. The cabin was well equipped and cozy with a good size, open "sitting" area in the den. There is a back patio area that was nice if one enjoys sitting outside and hearing the sounds of the creek below and nature. We loved everything about staying here. The floorplan was that of a spilt design where the master bedroom was on one side, and the two other bedrooms were on the opposite side of the cabin. The overall location was ideal as it was a short drive to many local towns such as Cashiers, Dillsboro, Glennville, Cullowhee, Sylva, and Highlands (just a little bit more of a drive, but not too much). This property was located in the Bear Lake Reserve community. There were hiking trails, a restaurant, club pool, tennis, pickleball, and golf available on the reserve community premises. We loved everything about staying here. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meredith M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Labor Day Retreat

We loved our weekend in this mountain home. The location was just beautiful and tucked into a quiet neighborhood and surrounded by trees. The home itself was clean and very well equipped for us and our two little dogs. The screened in porch was our favorite spot from morning coffee to an evening rock by the fireplace. I hope we can come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Can’t wait to come back!

This property is absolutely amazing. It’s perfectly located 15 mins from the highway & 15 mins to the clubhouse. We greatly enjoyed the screened-in porch where we spent time listening to the relaxing mountain sounds and rainfall. We can’t wait to return next year! Thank you for sharing your happy place with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023