Bear Rest is nestled in Leatherwood Mountains Resort, a gated community offering horseback riding, dining, tubing, biking, fly fishing, weddings, reunions, and more. Enjoy sweeping Blue Ridge views from the spacious deck while grilling or relaxing in the large hot tub.
Inside, the open floor plan keeps everyone connectedâcook, relax by the fireplace, or shoot pool all in one inviting space. The main level features a master bedroom with deck and hot tub access, while the other bedrooms are upstairs, both with private baths.
Need to work while away? The loft includes a dedicated home office with Wi-Fi and desk space. The basement offers extra room to unwind with a ping-pong table and seating area. Bear Rest blends relaxation, recreation, and comfort in a true mountain getaway.
âą Well equipped kitchen âą Large Deck âą Gas fireplace âą Smart TV's âą DVD âą Amazing Mountain Views âą Pool Table âą Pet Friendly for a $75 pet fee per pet âą Dishwasher âą Ping Pong Table âą WiFi - Lighting Fast Fiber Optic Cable Internet âą Washer, dryer âą A/C âą Gas Grill âą Hot Tub âą No smoking âą Located in Gated Resort Community âą 30 minute drive to Boone and Blowing Rock
This home is located in the 4000 acre, Leatherwood Mountain Resort in Ferguson, NC. Our guests are invited to enjoy our Horseback Riding program where you can experience the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains pristine wilderness by Horseback (reservation required). You will have access to miles of hiking trails, mountain streams, stocked fishing pond, community swimming pool, play ground and tennis courts, creek tubing (seasonal), on-site restaurant with active live music & event calendar (guest advised to check hours when planning meals).
Leatherwood Mountains has surveillance or recording devices on the property. Our neighborhood is very safe and our property very secluded. For added peace of mind, we have security cameras by the gated entrance and common areas. Individual properties may also have cameras on the EXTERIOR of homes. Please be assured they are not directed at private areas, hot tub porches etc.
VERBAL CONFIRMATION VIA TELEPHONE IS REQUIRED TO GUARANTEE ON-LINE RESERVATIONS MADE WITHIN 24 HOURS OF ARRIVAL
This property is absolutely perfect. I wanted a spacious, yet cozy cabin with a great view - I wanted to feel immersed in the mountains and Bear Rest definitely fulfilled that! There were 5 of us and we had PLENTY of space. The beds were comfy and the cabin was clean. Check in couldn't be easier, either. I would definitely stay here again.
The place is secluded and the views are as advertised! The house was great and very comfortable. Plenty to do while we were there. It was a great weekend!
Outdoor grill had food leftover from the prior renters. Hot tub water was cloudy and looked unclean. All the bathrooms showers were not up to grade with the rest of the house, too small and no water pressure and I was scared I would fall through the floor.
Not sure why I had to pay a cleaning fee when I was asked to do laundry (which they left empty detergent bottles) and I had to take out the trash. The yard needed mowing I guess I should be glad they did not charge me and have that on the check out list. The back yard was creepy and overgrown. I would not rent this house again. I am not a maid.
The property was just as described. We had a great time. The grandkids loved the pool table, ping pong table and hiking. They were also able to do virtual school. The views are fantastic. I want to return in the summer and fall. Some of the furniture needs updating ( like the basement futon). Needed at least one larger sauce pan. The management was super responsive to any request for help. We will be back. ( we did not have cell service, but internet was good.)
This house is in an absolutely beautiful spot with amazing views! The house was lovely. We enjoyed the gas fireplace, pool table, nearby hiking trails, and hot tub. The TV is not a smart TV (can't connect to Netflix, Hulu, etc), but there is a large collection of DVDs and VHS, which we enjoyed picking from every evening! Overall we had a good stay and would go back in the future.
Things we noted:
1) Kitchen is generally well equipped, but not a good chopping knife. If you plan to cook a lot during your stay, it may be worth it to bring one (I would have, had I known).
2) The hot tub was HUGE and a lovely feature, but it definitely could use a deep clean. Perhaps fulling draining , cleaning, and refilling? The water was not the clearest and there was a filmy layer you could feel inside of the hot tub. Nothing that kept us from using it, just needed to shower well after use.
3) Having hiking trails we could just walk to from the house was great! But we found that while the trailheads (and where different trails meet) were well marked, the trails themselves were not. And one of the trails that we were on was not well maintained throughout (at one point we thought we were off it because we were so close to another house and the path was not clear).
4) Location is remote. This was lovely! But just a note to make sure you bring all essentials, because if you end up needing anything, you will have to drive a ways to get it. From the entrance of the resort area to the house is about a 15 minute drive on windy roads.
My family and me stayed at this house fourth of July weekend of 2020. The check in and check out process was seamless, and painless. The house was incredibly clean. The location is excellent, super tucked away, and peaceful. There was great hiking just down the street, and the Jacuzzi was great to soothe muscles after the hikes. This place is the real deal and we will be back.
This is the perfect place to get away. Total privacy and the cabin was perfectly described. The only downside was the hot tub. It smelled like mildew. I think it was because they donât have the appropriate cover on it. However, the view is absolutely beautiful and serene. We went fishing and everyone on staff was kind and helpful. The house must have had great pest control because we had no issue with bugs, including mosquitoes.
The kitchen was full of good pots/pans/utensils. Bring any spices and a good knife. The grill worked well and they had plenty of propane. They had extra blankets and pillows as well. There are tons of DVDs to choose from and the WiFi was very fast. They even provide satellite tv.
We will absolutely stay here again.