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Bear Necessities | Private Wooded Retreat with Hot Tub, Pool Table & Ping Pong Table

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Smart TV, fireplace, table tennis
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, Bridal Veil Falls
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Dry Falls
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Highlands

Located in Highlands, this cabin is in the mountains, a 1-minute drive from Nantahala National Forest and 7 minutes from Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. .This cabin is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Highlands Dog Park.

What's nearby

  • Bridal Veil Falls - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Cullasaja River Gorge - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Dry Falls - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Highlands Country Club - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Calders Coffee Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Los Vaqueros - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blue Bike Cafe - ‬9 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.

Bear Necessities | Private Wooded Retreat with Hot Tub, Pool Table & Ping Pong Table

WE DO NOT ACCEPT AMEX

This Rent In Highlands vacation rental home is pet friendly for one small dog, under 20 pounds. Pets must be pre-approved. An additional non-refundable pet fee is required and is not included in the rental fee. Please call our office for approval and to pay the pet  fee. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in a $1000.00 fine.

Only adults (25 years old and older) may reserve this property and an adult must occupy the property at all times.

This home has exterior cameras for security purposes.

Nestled atop a mountain in Highlands, NC, “Bear Necessities” offers a private, wooded retreat with everything you need for a perfect getaway. Enjoy a large screened-in porch for relaxing to the sound of the wind in the trees, a hot tub to soothe your muscles after a long hike, a game room for family fun, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace for making s’mores or enjoying a glass of wine.

Main Level:
The main level of Bear Necessities offers a spacious and beautifully decorated great room with a Smart TV and a wood-burning fireplace, perfect for cozy evenings. You'll also find a King bedroom with a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and free-standing tub. Additionally, there's another bedroom with a full-size bed, complete with black-out curtains for a restful sleep. The large, wrap-around screened-in porch on this level is equipped with string lighting and offers outdoor seating for 8, as well as a dining table for 10, ideal for gathering and enjoying meals outdoors.

Upper Level:
The upper level is home to the spacious King primary suite, providing plenty of privacy. This suite has its own private bathroom with a walk-in shower, offering a luxurious retreat after a day of hiking or exploring.

Lower Level:
The lower level features a cozy Queen bedroom with a 42-inch TV, creating a comfortable space for relaxation. Additionally, there is a pool table, offering fun for guests in the lower level’s recreational space.

Outdoor Spaces:
This home features a spacious, screened-in wraparound porch that offers a peaceful retreat for everyone. A picnic table sets the stage for relaxed family dinners, while plenty of cozy seating invites you to sit back, unwind, and take in the soothing sounds of nature. For those looking to truly melt into relaxation, a private hot tub offers the perfect escape. The main-level primary bedroom includes direct access to the porch—an ideal spot to greet the morning light with a cup of coffee or to end the day under a quiet evening sky.

What our guests are saying...

"Everything was so fresh and updated with newly finished hardwoods, all new tile and plumbing fixtures, and newly painted. The location was amazing within walking distance to the fabulous Oak restaurant and a short drive to several waterfalls and hikes." - Rent In Highlands Vacation Rental Guest, Mary.

Rent In Highlands Vacation Rental Cancellation Policy

Policy (A)  for reservations less than 20 days:
A reservation canceled between 0-45 days prior to arrival is not eligible to receive a refund. If more than 45 days notice is given, the renter shall receive a refund of all payments made, less a cancellation fee of 10% of the Total Cost of the Reservation.

Policy (B) for reservations of 20 days or more and reservations made 6 months in advance:
NO refund is given unless the property is re-rented under the same terms (Trip insurance is available and recommended to help protect your trip).

Special Amenities:

Screened In Porch with Hot Tub
Game room with pool table and ping-pong table
Two-car garage and parking for up 6 cars
Walking distance to Skyline Lodge & Oak Steakhouse
10 minute drive to downtown Highlands, 20 minute drive to downtown Cashiers

This home is professionally managed by Rent in Highlands, a division of Country Club Properties. Your premier source for Vacation Rentals in Highlands NC.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub, or other amenities including an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming 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
  • Deadbolt lock

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
Note from host: Pre-approval for one small dog,

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

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Bear Necessities | Private Wooded Retreat with Hot Tub, Pool Table & Ping Pong Table Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joan E.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay at Bear Necessities. The home was very clean and spacious. The only thing I would recommend would be queen size beds instead of full size in two of the bedrooms. But overall we loved our stay there. Location to Oak Steakhouse was a plus
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!

House was wonderful! Accurately described, plenty of space, walking distance to Skyline Lodge and Oak Steakhouse. Big enough for 4 couples. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful, renovated property. Fabulous location!

Everything was so fresh and updated with newly finished hardwoods, all new tile and plumbing fixtures, and newly painted. The location was amazing within walking distance to the fabulous Oak restaurant and a short drive to several waterfalls and hikes.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024