Title: Bear Hug Retreat | Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Guesthouse + Biltmore Pass🔥 - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Bear Hug Retreat | Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Guesthouse + Biltmore Pass🔥 Family-friendly vacation home in Hendersonville with a hot tub ## Photo gallery for Bear Hug Retreat | Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Guesthouse + Biltmore Pass🔥 ![Exterior - Bear Hug Retreat | Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Guesthouse + Biltmore Pass🔥 (Hendersonville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94800000/94793200/94793154/3d5d5f5b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Bear Hug Retreat | Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Guesthouse + Biltmore Pass🔥 (Hendersonville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94800000/94793200/94793154/c201df50.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Bear Hug Retreat | Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Guesthouse + Biltmore Pass🔥 (Hendersonville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94800000/94793200/94793154/d276865d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Bear Hug Retreat | Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Guesthouse + Biltmore Pass🔥 (Hendersonville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94800000/94793200/94793154/df716b76.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Bear Hug Retreat | Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Guesthouse + Biltmore Pass🔥 (Hendersonville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94800000/94793200/94793154/cc1a6d85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Bear Hug Retreat is an upscale sanctuary in a well-kept neighborhood, offering a meticulously designed home perfect for active travelers. Enjoy the picnic area, indulge in a long soak in the hot tub, and sipping hot cocoa by the outdoor fireplace on the covered deck. The gourmet kitchen is adjacent to an impressive dining room that will make any meal seem like an occasion. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 82896 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Bear Hug Retreat | Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Guesthouse + Biltmore Pass🔥 Ready to feel like you're a world away from it all on your trip to Western North Carolina? Begin your journey at Bear Hug Retreat, an upscale sanctuary worthy of hosting your dream vacation. Offering privacy in a well-kept neighborhood, this meticulously designed home is a short drive from South Asheville and Hendersonville, and only a half hour's drive from the Biltmore Estate, making it the perfect spot to settle in for active travelers who will appreciate the many activities available nearby. Have a seat in a front porch rocking chair and stay a while! Bear Hug Retreat boasts a stunning architectural design that invites you to live in harmony with nature. Picture yourself at the picnic area enjoying a family dinner, indulging in a long soak in the hot tub, and sipping hot cocoa by the outdoor fireplace on the covered deck. You can do just that at Bear Hug Retreat, which offers all this and a huge fire pit area for stargazing and swapping stories. Inside, the great room features a peaked wooden ceiling, a fireplace, and a couch that's big enough for everyone to relax. If food and feasting are central to your family's activities, this Asheville vacation rental offers the opportunity to really put on a show. The gourmet, fully-equipped kitchen is adjacent to an impressive dining room that will make any meal seem like an occasion. The Bear Hug Guesthouse is a separate residence from the main house that offers all of the comforts of home for those that need a little more room to spread out. With a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen, and a private bedroom with a full bath, having a second home on the property is a real bonus for catering to the needs of large groups. With the many nearby activities, such as visiting one of Asheville's top-rated breweries, whitewater rafting down the Green River, or hiking to a stunning waterfall off the Blue Ridge Parkway, you'll be sure to create memories that will last a lifetime at Bear Hug Retreat! This Asheville vacation rental is located in Hendersonville and is approximately 33 minutes from downtown Asheville. • 2-Story Home • 4 Bedrooms: 2 King Beds, 2 Queen Beds, Sleeper Sofa • 3 Full Baths • 1 Half Bath • Upper Level: Main Suite/Bedroom One - King Bed, attached Shower Bath w/Dual Vanities; Bedroom Two - Queen Bed; Shared Full Bath; Bedroom Three - Queen Bed • The Cubhouse: Bedroom Four - King Bed; Shower Bath • Bonus Sleeping: Sleeper Sofa in the Living Area of The Cubhouse Important Property Notes • Exterior quiet hours are strictly enforced from 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. to ensure a peaceful mountain environment. • Seasonal Gas Fireplaces are not operational between Memorial Day and Labor Day. • We strongly recommend CSA Travel Insurance to protect your reservation against unexpected events such as inclement weather, medical emergencies, or travel delays. This Is a Pet-Friendly Property -- Please Read this Important Information! We love our furry friends! If you'll be bringing your dog(s) with you, use the "Personal Message" box when making your reservation to tell us how many (max. 2 dogs) and their weight. • There is a non-refundable pet fee of $150 per dog (plus taxes) 2 dogs max. • Note that the pet fee will not be included in your total rental amount. Your payment is due directly to Carolina Mornings Vacation Rentals. • A Vacation Coordinator from Carolina Mornings Vacation Rentals will contact you within 72 hours of acceptance of your booking to collect the pet fee. • Failure to pay the pet fee may result in the cancellation of your reservation. • The pet fee is required; undeclared pets are subject to a penalty fine per the rental agreement terms. • The pet policies for this vacation rental, which can be found on the last page of your rental agreement, should be reviewed PRIOR TO BOOKING. Thanks! Each reservation staying 28 days or less includes our exclusive Mountain Discovery Pass, which includes one Biltmore Estate pass, in addition to a ticket for other seasonal attractions that are sure to delight and entertain! This special offer is only available with Carolina Mornings, and is our special gift to you during your stay. (Ticket(s) must be used during your stay. Terms apply, please inquire for more information.) This reservation includes a non-refundable damage waiver policy. If you prefer to use a refundable security deposit, please contact our office to provide a check for the security deposit and we will refund the damage waiver. Thank you! CAROLINA MORNINGS, INC. IS A NORTH CAROLINA CORPORATION IN THE BUSINESS OF REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE AND DOING BUSINESS AS CAROLINA MORNINGS, LICENSE #11216. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Foosball table - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Spelunking nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,896 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59950000/59941200/59941146/79630946.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Secluded Luxury Mountain Retreat House . 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 294 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.39951%2C-82.44656&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gTdn4z1XObjfYoqMlQDW8sVt4hc=) Hendersonville, NC #### What's nearby - Wolverine Paintball Park \- 9 min drive \- 5.3 km - Blue Ridge Mall \- 10 min drive \- 9.4 km - Fletcher Creek Trail \- 10 min drive \- 5.7 km - AdventHealth Hendersonville \- 10 min drive \- 7.7 km - Pardee Hospital \- 14 min drive \- 10.5 km #### Getting around - Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 19 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬14 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive - ‪Waffle House - ‬18 min drive - ‪Cook Out - ‬14 min drive - ‪Golden Corral - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bear Hug Retreat | Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Guesthouse + Biltmore Pass🔥 pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Bear Hug Retreat | Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Guesthouse + Biltmore Pass🔥? ### What time is check-out at Bear Hug Retreat | Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Guesthouse + Biltmore Pass🔥? ### Where is Bear Hug Retreat | Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Guesthouse + Biltmore Pass🔥 located? ## Have a question? 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