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Black Bear Summit | Mountain Views & Hot Tub - 3 BR

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Smart TV, fireplace, books
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Outdoor spa tub
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Old Fort, NC
  • Place, Waterfall Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Fort Railroad Museum
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Arrowhead Monument
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the area

Old Fort

When you stay at this cabin in Old Fort, you'll be in the mountains and 7 minutes by car from Waterfall Park. .This cabin is 9.7 mi (15.7 km) from Catawba River and 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Mountain Gateway Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Waterfall Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Old Fort Railroad Museum - 15 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Arrowhead Monument - 15 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Chimney Rock State Park - 21 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Catawba Falls - 21 min drive - 19.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Davis Country Store & Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Legends on the Lake - ‬33 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Black Bear Summit | Mountain Views & Hot Tub - 3 BR

Black Bear Summit, formerly Cool View Cabin, offers awe-inspiring views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lake Lure, and the peaceful rolling ridges beyond. Nestled atop Gateway Mountain, a private, 3,000-acre nature preserve, this charming log cabin is the perfect retreat for family and friends seeking a quiet getaway that's still convenient to all that Western North Carolina has to offer.

About the Home
• Spacious kitchen with gourmet 6-burner gas range, dishwasher, two types of coffee makers (standard Drip and Keurig), and island seating for 4
• Open-concept dining area with seating for 6
• Living room with wood stove, smart TV (streaming and satellite), books, games, and puzzles
• Wrap-around deck with outdoor dining and additional seating
• Upper-level loft with dedicated workspace and reading nook
• Lower-level recreation space with a poker table and access to the lower-level patio with a hot tub

Where to Unwind
• Two main-level bedrooms, each with a queen-size bed; a full bathroom, with a walk-in shower and a jetted soaking tub, can be accessed from the hallway
• Upper-level primary bedroom with king-size bed, Smart TV for streaming, and en suite bathroom with walk-in shower and clawfoot soaking tub

Where to Explore
• Hillman Brewing, Downtown Old Fort | 22 minutes
• Nearest Gas, Sunoco | 22 minutes
• Nearest Grocery, Dove's Morning Fresh Market | 24 minutes
• Catawba Falls Trailhead | 28 minutes
• Downtown Black Mountain | 30 minutes
• Lake Lure & Chimney Rock State Park | 30 minutes
• Blue Ridge Parkway | 35 minutes
• The Biltmore Estate | 45 minutes
• Downtown Asheville | 45 minutes
• Want to enjoy more of a stay-cation, without leaving the gates of Gateway Mountain? Be sure to check out the community's very own amenities like the floating dock on Lake George, hiking trails, and gorgeous waterfalls! Note: As of May 2026, Lake George is closed until further notice and off limits to boating, swimming, fishing, and pet use.

Important to Note: This house is dog-friendly, with a $100.00 non-refundable fee per dog (maximum of two). Sorry, this home is not cat-friendly due to common allergies. During the colder winter months, icy and/or snowy road conditions and delayed snow plow operations are possible within the development. From December through March, please come prepared with AWD or 4WD vehicles.

We also recommend travel insurance for those staying in the Gateway Mountain development during the winter months. No parking is allowed on roadways or at gate entrances. No RVs, boat trailers, camping trailers, or trailers of any kind are permitted in the Gateway Mountain Community.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub.
This smoke-free cabin features books, games, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

Cool View Cabin Mountain Views Hot Tub Old Fort

Cool View Cabin Mountain Views Hot Tub

Cool View Mountain Views Hot Tub Old Fort

Cool Mountain s Hot Tub Old F

Cool Mountain Views & Hot Tub

Cool View Cabin - Mountain Views & Hot Tub Cabin

Cool View Cabin - Mountain Views & Hot Tub Old Fort

Cool View Cabin - Mountain Views & Hot Tub Cabin Old Fort

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Black Bear Summit | Mountain Views & Hot Tub - 3 BR Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was beautiful, the hot tub was perfect for relaxing at the end of the day and the kitchen was perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Siddharth P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin is awesome!! The view is incredible and something you want to come back to. The kitchen is perfect, and it has plenty of space to just relax and enjoy the mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent view
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna G.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a great stay. The views were spectacular and the hot tub was a nice touch. The rooms were super clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

kimberly s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing anniversary weekend

The view is outstanding. Cabin is wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

tzvi s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible view; treacherous driving (AWD needed!!)

The view was breathtaking. The level of remote-ness was more than we realized. Virtually no phone service or the ability to contact the outside world in event of emergency. Which we experienced. We could not access the house at first, as the check in lock malfunctioned. The driveway is NOT accessible except to serious off road 4 wheel drive. We required a tow-truck to get us out on the 1st morning, as the EXTREMELY STEEP grade is NOT maintained properly!! The property owners declined to compensate for the $175 tow truck fee.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter W., SMYRNA

Liked: Cleanliness

Million Dollar View

Fantastic cabin. Everything was wonderful. I’ve stayed in over 100 cabins in my life and this has the best view without question!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Mountain Getaway

We had a great time. The view was absolutely beautiful and cabin was really nice. We would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan

Overall very nice. A few hazards and deeper cleaning needed

The cabin has the most phenomenal view! The drive up to the cabin is NO joke but so worth it! The kitchen was clean and well equipped and the bathrooms were very clean. The house could use a “deep” clean with accent pillows washed, vacuuming under the beds and around the fridge. We did not use the hot tub as the water was very cloudy and we weren’t sure what to do. A portion of the steps were tough to get down, especially at night. The railing was missing pickets in some areas, so just be careful with small children, elderly and your pets. Additionally, various hazards laying around outside, a pallet with rusty nails in the driveway, and boards laying under the deck. Be careful with small children and pets. That being said, we definitely enjoyed our Christmas holiday and made special memories and would return!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

justin y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Getaway

We really enjoyed the tranquility of the house and the view was breathtaking.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Getaway

Impressive accommodations and incredible views! The management company was very helpful and responsive to the couple of minor concerns. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

JUDY D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving get away

We loved the cabin, well stocked, loved cooking in the kitchen, awesome gas stove with griddle, open and roomy, tastefully and thoughtfully decorated, amazing views, clean and so happy that our pets could join us. Everything was truly great. The driveway is steep and graveled, so for a sedan type car, just get a good running start up the drive when leaving, subaru forrestor and my son's toyota tocoma had no problems.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mountain Getaway

The property is absolutely beautiful. When we got there it was very clean and had an easy check in process. The renters were readily available if anything went wrong. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous place and view

Great rental beautiful has everything you could possibly need
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarka M., United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Living in the sky

Fantastic location with an absolutely breath-taking view, which you are able to experience entirely once you open the doors. So warm and well - appointed house with very efficient property managers, who provided together with the homeowners detailed, informative and clear communication, so we could easily review this property as a five star home. The house was exceptionally clean and extremely well stocked - well done housekeeping team! And YES! They did not forget even about our Bull Terrier boy to make him feel as if he was at home. This property is far enough from the road, so we did not have to be worried that our furry boy would get himself into trouble. The kitchen was amazing! Very large and comfortable bedrooms with perfectly fitted bathrooms. The location of the house is right in the middle of all the hiking trails you could name. Even though our stay was accompanied with rainy days, still we handled to visit all the hiking trails which we planned to conquer and enjoy the mountain treasures. You clearly have your mountains in the distance of your fingertips. Well done Black Bear Summit team!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Ron H.

Liked: Cleanliness

The view!

The view from the deck across the tree-lined valley to Lake Lure in the distance is all you really need to know. This is the essence that make this house a terrific place to stay. The following comments are trivial in comparison: the house itself is beautiful and spacious ...but it has, for lack of better phrase, a corporate feel. The lived-in, human appointments are spare and the huge John Muir quote on the great room wall projects a C-suite atmosphere. My actual rating is 4.0-4.5. (if your car is not all-wheel drive, and it is relatively light, you should either park on the street or remember to get a running start when leaving. Also, if you want to get in shape quickly, take a 1+ mile walk on the road.)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carly T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing view

Greybeard is off the beaten path, but it’s worth it. There is a local brewery,Hillman Beer, that we went to twice, the food was so good. My only complaint was that the dryer did not dry clothes but besides that it was fantastic.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas Family Getaway

We had an amazing time with family. The house was spacious, clean and well equipped. The views are amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jorge E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

Highly suggested. Great views and great cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edith B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous view!

The cabin was nice, and the view worth the drive up the mountain. Very comfortable and we had a good week, Biltmore Christmas, a visit to favorite restaurant Esmeralda at Lake Lure, and topped it off with a visit to Hillman's in Old Fort. Would recommend it.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Anna C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Loved it

The cabin was amazing, the views were awesome. Very well stocked home. Only complaint was the cleanliness when we arrived, it was not well cleaned from the last stay and we had to clean several areas to feel comfortable. Otherwise it was great! I would go back
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelby W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place and scenery

5 stars all around. Would go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great place!

We had a lovely time in the cabin. It is very very quiet and peaceful. The kitchen is extremely well stocked and a chef's dream. Plan to cook. There is a lovely firepit as well as the hottub. Our two dogs came and had a little yard to explore. You are located in the heart of everything. I would prepare for a bit of driving though as you are at the top of the mountain so you must wind down the mountain to get to where you are going which adds about 10 minutes to a trip. You are close to Lake Lure and Black Mountain. Our best day was the day we just hung out all day and night in and around the cabin reading and cooking. Loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022