Black Bear Summit | Mountain Views & Hot Tub

Black Bear Summit, formerly known as Cool View Cabin, has spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lake Lure, and beyond that will make you stop and pause. This rental is pet friendly with an additional $100 pet fee per dog (maximum of 2 dogs allowed). Please include the number of dogs when making your reservation. The space 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! 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 snowplow 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. 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 For dog-friendly houses, approval of the pet by Greybeard Rentals must be obtained. Those cottages allowing dogs are limited to one or two housebroken domestic animals, depending on the home. A $100.00 per dog, non-refundable fee is charged on all reservations including a pet. Sorry, homes are not cat-friendly due to common allergies. 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.