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4 Mi to Bear Creek Lake! Serene Escape w/ Deck

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms1800 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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Tuckasegee, NC
  • Place, Tuckasegee River
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Bear Creek Lake
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Tuckasegee

With a stay at this vacation home in Tuckasegee (Bear Lake Reserve), you'll be steps from Nantahala National Forest and a 3-minute drive from Tuckasegee River. .This vacation home is 11 mi (17.7 km) from Western Carolina University and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Bear Creek Lake.

What's nearby

  • Tuckasegee River - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Bear Creek Lake - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Western Carolina University - 17 min drive - 11.9 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 52 min drive - 38.6 miles
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 54 min drive - 35.8 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Local - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Environmental Maint - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Flip & Whip Comfort Foods - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Beer Pong Room - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Glenda's Diner - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

4 Mi to Bear Creek Lake! Serene Escape w/ Deck

Family Friendly | Visit Cashiers or Highlands | Near Rafting & Ziplining

Tucked into a welcoming community, this dog-friendly Tuckasegee vacation rental offers a quiet escape surrounded by nature. Start your day with coffee on the screened back deck, then head to Bear Creek Lake — known for clear water, protected shoreline, and minimal boat traffic. Visit in summer for lake days or discover the area's 'Secret Season,' when winter reveals sweeping views. This is mountain living done right!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 king bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 3: 2 twin beds

BEAR LAKE RESERVE COMMUNITY AMENITIES
- Outdoor pool & hot tub
- Pickleball/tennis courts
- Nicklaus Design 9-hole executive golf course
- Marina on Bear Creek Lake w/ watercraft rentals

MAIN FEATURES
- Screened-in deck w/ wood-burning fireplace & seating
- Covered front porch w/ seating
- Gas grill
- Smart TVs
- Indoor wood-burning fireplace
- Board games & books
- Dining table

KITCHEN 
- Stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher
- Microwave, toaster, blender
- Drip coffee maker & Keurig (starter coffee provided)
- Cooking basics, spices
- Dishware/flatware
- Trash bags & paper towels

GENERAL 
- Free WiFi
- Washer/dryer (detergent provided)
- Central A/C & heating, ceiling fans
- Linens/towels, complimentary toiletries
- Iron/board, hair dryer
- Keyless entry

FAQ
- Pet fee (paid pre-trip)

ACCESSIBILITY
- 2-story home, 5 steps to enter
- All bedrooms & full bathrooms on 2nd floor

PARKING
- Driveway (4 vehicles)
- No street parking

-- THE LOCATION --

- Gateway to Bear Creek Lake adventures: 500-acre lake w/ 13 miles of shoreline
- 2 miles to Bear Creek Park
- 15 miles to Lake Glenville
- 25 miles to Whiteside Mtn Trail
- 34 miles to Waynesville
- 36 miles to Great Smoky Mountains Nat'l Park
- 68 miles to Asheville Regional Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Dog friendly w/ $100 fee (+ fees & taxes; 2 dogs max). No cats allowed due to the owner’s severe allergies. Please include any questions regarding ADA-certified service animals prior to booking
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This 2-story home requires 5 steps to enter; all bedrooms and full bathrooms are located on the 2nd floor
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Conveniences include a desk and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Tennis

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

General

  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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: A maximum of 2 pets are allowed.

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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

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4 Mi to Bear Creek Lake! Serene Escape w/ Deck Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay at Serene Escape! It was clean and orderly and beautifully furnished. We enjoyed the screened in deck and fireplace. Close to a fine restaurant and water activities. My grandsons enjoyed their canoe trip a lot. We would go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026