Willy Bear



House in Old Fort, North Carolina
Locally Owned & Operated

Western North Carolina
Casago Franchise Owner
What our guests are saying...
Willy Bear is described as a wonderful, spacious, and comfortable home that works especially well for groups and families, with plenty of room to relax together and spread out in privacy. Guests consistently praised the clean, welcoming, and cozy feel, noting comfortable bedrooms, fresh linens, and a well-equipped kitchen with thoughtful essentials. The property is appreciated for its peaceful, private setting and beautiful location, with convenient access to nearby mountain attractions and outdoor recreation. Guests also enjoyed the scenic surroundings and lovely mountain views from the porches and deck, which were often highlighted as great places to unwind. Popular features included the hot tub, game room, board games, fire pit, and multiple indoor and outdoor spaces that made it easy to relax and enjoy time at the home.
Overview
Nestled in the quiet seclusion of a gated wildlife preserve, this three-story, three-bedroom, three-bath log cabin, affectionately named Willy Bear, is just a 15-minute drive from Black Mountain and the perfect vacation getaway for your group. Enjoy a variety of spacious outdoor areas, including a hot tub, deck, and fire pit. Relax on two screened porches -- there's even a swinging bed for afternoon naps. Check out nearby Catawba Falls, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and downtown Black Mountain. LIVING AREA With gleaming hardwood floors and vaulted ceilings, the rustic-chic living room offers an ultra-comfortable retreat. Enjoy the warm ambiance of the gas fireplace while watching a movie on the 42inch TV with Blu-ray and Roku. A second living area features a fireplace, two sofas, and an armchair. KITCHEN & DINING Work your culinary magic in a well-appointed kitchen, outfitted with beautiful granite countertops, a gas range, double sink, and dishwasher. BED & BATH This three-level home sleeps 10 guests between the three bedrooms. There is a futon available in the loft overlooking the living room as well as in the detached garage. The master bedroom has a king bed, walk-in closet, 33inch TV, a desk and access to a screened porch. Just outside the door, a bathroom has a walk-in shower. Upstairs, the second bedroom has a full-size bed, twin bed, twin trundle and a walk-in closet. The lower-level third bedroom includes a queen bed, a full-size sleeper sofa, a beverage cooler, and a 33inch TV with a DVD player. Stocked with a complimentary starter supply of toiletries, the guest bathroom has a walk-in shower. OUTDOOR AREA A hot tub promises ultimate relaxation and a wraparound porch has rocking chair seating for two and a table for four. Hot tub may not be able to be at ideal temperature for up to 5 hours after check in. There is a screened porch off the master bedroom with seating for two, as well as a screened lower porch with picnic seating for eight, two rocking chairs, two armchairs, and a full-size swinging bed. A lower deck offers a fire pit and bar seating for two. EXTRA AMENITIES & MORE DETAILS Amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi and washer/dryer. There is parking for four vehicles in the driveway. Cell phone reception can occasionally be spotty on some carriers in this lovely mountainous area. LOCATION The surrounding area is rife with opportunities for swimming, rafting, ziplining, biking, and skiing. It's also central to a variety of must-see attractions. Drive 11 miles to Catawba Falls or 16 miles to iconic Chimney Rock for hiking and panoramic views. Or head 32 miles to downtown Asheville and popular area attractions like Grove Park Inn and the Biltmore Estate. And it's just 59 miles to Pisgah National Forest Preserve. This home is situated on a gated wildlife preserve within walking distance to many hiking trails and beautiful waterfalls. This property is managed by VueStay Vacations. THINGS TO KNOW -Hot tub may not be able to be at ideal temperature for up to 5 hours after check in. -Check-in time: 4:00 p.m. -Check-out time: 10:00 a.m. -All guests shall abide by our good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. -Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. -No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises. - -All properties comes with a starter kit to assist you on your first day before having to go out and purchase additional items. This includes: dish sponge, dish soap, dishwasher packet, laundry packet. Bathrooms will have 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom, shampoo, conditioner and hand soap.
You must be 25 years or older to rent this property.Amenities
Sleeping Arrangements
Bedroom 1
sleeps 2
Bedroom 2
sleeps 4
Bedroom 3
sleeps 4
Common Space 1
sleeps 2
Rating
Was not clean. Had a pest problem. Looked to be known as there was cockroach killer under the sink. Found live cockroaches, and one mouse. Hade no heat or hot water for the first two and a half days out of our 5 day stay. The propane tank was empty upon arrival. Vacasa offered 30% off our stay. I felt that this was an acceptable due the the conditions and all the extra steps we had to take to make sure these cockroaches did not come home with us. Can't recommend
Enjoyed the seclusion of the cabin.
We enjoyed our stay. Kitchen was well equipped. Cabin was clean. Hot tub worked great. We really enjoyed the porches. And the game room! Everyone had fun fishing at the lake and going to the waterfall.
The cabin was clean and welcoming. Any minor issues we came across, the customer service line was quick to respond and the owner of the property even reached out directly and was accommodating and kind! We loved the location, the cabin, the amenities and overall it was a fantastic experience. We had 12 total staying, including children, and it housed us all comfortably. Would do again and highly recommend for others!
The location is beautiful lots of great hiking!
Needs some attention to detail but I loved the remoteness of it. I loved the outdoor spaces!
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