The Black Bear Bungalow is Airbnb as it was meant to be. A cute little house in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Parkway that is well loved and lived in. The Black Bear Bungalow is your home away from home to explore mother nature at its finest. Located less than 10 minutes from downtown Asheville with access to the Mountain-to-Sea trail less than quarter of a mile away. The Black Bear Bungalow is a cute house at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Located less than 10 minutes from downtown Asheville with access to the Mountain-to-Sea trail less than quarter of a mile away. INSIDE: The Black Bear Bungalow is a cozy 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house. The whole house has recently been updated for a more open concept living with a beautifully handcrafted bar top between the fully functional kitchen and the front common room with loads of natural light.. There are two bedrooms at the front of the house both have a closet with hangers, space heater/fan, and Wi-Fi connected TV with all your favorite apps. The front bedroom is equipped with a brand-new queen bed and the middle bedroom has two separate twin beds that can be converted into one king bed.T here is a full bathroom down the hall from the front two rooms to share. The main living room with a 50" TV is in the back of the house with a large comfy couch and fireplace. The bedroom with en-suite is in the back of the house away from the hustle and bustle of the common areas. It has a brand-new queen bed, bench and hanging rack. The en-suite bathroom is awesome with enough room for two in the shower! House has keyless entry, Wi-Fi, Keurig, kettle, and a work space with chair. Laundry is available for those staying 3+ nights. Dogs are allowed on a case by case basis and must be pre-approved prior to booking. A non-refundable pet fee of $75/pet per stay must be paid at booking. Max of two pets per booking. Any additional pets that are brought into the home will incurred a $500 penalty each. OUTSIDE: From the back living room there is access to the fenced backyard and back deck. The back deck has a table with chairs. There is also a side patio that is covered with a grill, chairs, and fire pit. THINGS IN THE AREA: Blue Ridge Parkway (0.25 m), Biltmore Estate (4.6 m), Asheville Pinball Museum (6.1 m), Asheville Museum of Science (6.5 m), The North Carolina Arboretum (10.1 m) HIKING: Mountains to Sea Trail (0.2 m - at the end of the road), Urban Trail (5.9 m), Craven Gap Trailhead (8.5 m), Rice Pinnacle Trailhead (12.2 m), Hard Times Trailhead (12.8 m) BREWERIES: One world Brewing (5.9 m), Wicked Weed Brewing Pub (6.0 m), Green Man Brewery (6.1 m), Asheville Brewing Company (6.2 m), Burial Brew Co. (6.3 m), New Belgium Brewing (7.7 m), Hi-Wire Brewing - South Slope (7.9 m), Sierra Nevada Brewing (15.3 m) WINERIES: Point Lookout Vineyards (23.1 m), St. Paul Mountain Vineyards (29.9 m), Burntshirt Vineyards (30.3 m), Marked Tree Vineyard (34.2 m) AIRPORT: Asheville Regional Airport (17.8 m) We are available by message for any and all questions or for suggestions on fun things to do. Typically, we respond within minutes, unless we are out hiking and out of range. We love exploring the area and hope you do to. The Black Bear Bungalow is located in a quiet neighborhood less than 10 minutes from downtown Asheville. Within a few minutes walk, at the end of the road there is access to the Mountain-to-Sea trail and Blue Ridge Parkway visitor center trail. Located at the base of the Blue Ridge Parkway, its a breeze to drive to some of the most breathtaking views in the US. Located off one of the main highways its easy to get around town and surrounding areas. Several grocery stores as well as restaurants are less than 5 minutes away.