Enjoy breathtaking Blue Ridge views and serenity without driving far up a mountain. Nestled on 5+ acres, Dancing Bears Cabin rests on a 3,000-acre, gated residential nature preserve near Asheville, Black Mtn. and Lake Lure. Perfect for families & couples. Unfortunately, this home is not pet-friendly. The space Convenient to everything while still feeling secluded, Dancing Bears is the perfect cabin for enjoying nature and recharging. Located within the private Gateway Mountain Community, amenities include a private lake for swimming, a trout pond for catch-and-release fishing (no license required), hiking trails, and a waterfall park. Explore quirky shops, local breweries, and incredible restaurants in downtown Old Fort just 10 minutes away, or take a quick 20-minute drive to Black Mountain or Marion for even more activities. A 40-minute drive west will take you to the award-winning restaurants, shopping, and entertainment in downtown Asheville, and a 40-minute drive south will take you to the picturesque Village of Chimney Rock and the Town of Lake Lure, where you'll find hiking, big-lake swimming, boating, and water sports. About the Home • Well-appointed kitchen with dishwasher and drip-style coffee maker. • Dining area with seating for 8 and outdoor access. • Living room with wood-burning fireplace and HD TV with DISH (300+ channels) • Covered deck with long-range mountain views and seating. • Spacious and private patio with fire pit, outdoor dining, and charcoal grill. Where to Unwind • Primary bedroom with king-size bed, en suite bathroom with walk-in shower, and access to the covered deck. • Bedroom with queen-size bed and bunk bed. • Bedroom with two sets of bunk beds and HD TV with DISH (300+ channels) • Full hall bathroom with bathtub and shower combination Where to Explore • Nearest Gas, Sunoco | 14 minutes • Hillman Brewing, Old Fort | 15 minutes • Nearest Grocery, Dove's Morning Fresh Market | 17 minutes • Catawba Falls Trail Head | 20 minutes • Downtown Black Mountain | 24 minutes • Chimney Rock State Park | 27 minutes • The Biltmore Estate | 40 minutes • Downtown Asheville | 40 minutes • Want to enjoy more of a stay-cation, without leaving the gates of Gateway Mountain? Be sure to check out the community amenities like the floating dock on Lake George, hiking trails, and gorgeous waterfalls! Please Note: Because we're in the mountains, Wi-Fi is offered via Starlink, and DISH offers 330 TV channels plus many music channels for your listening pleasure. Also, the driveway is steep but paved, and plenty of parking is available at the cabin. 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. Due to allergies, no smoking and no pets, please. 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. Guest access All of our homes are private residences so you have access to the entire house unless otherwise noted in the description (the owner may not allow use of the garage, etc). Free parking at all homes. After you make your reservation, you will receive an email with instructions for access, including a keyless access code if your home has keyless entry. You will hear from one of our local rental staff members and we will be available to assist you in whatever way we can! Other things to note Gateway Mountain Subdivision Guidelines: No RVs or TRAILERS are permitted in the Gateway Mountain Community. These cannot be parked at any location inside or around the gated community. No parking is allowed on roadways or at the gate entrances. Cars parked anywhere other than the house or designated parking locations will be towed. Firearms are prohibited in the Gateway Community. Fireworks are prohibited in the Gateway Community. Unfortunately, this home is not pet friendly.