Title: Saddle Notch Villa 5 at Bear Lake Reserve - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Saddle Notch Villa 5 at Bear Lake Reserve Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and fireplace ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92890000/92885500/92885443/624eee59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, foosball, computer monitors](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92890000/92885500/92885443/c57731d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92890000/92885500/92885443/8d191850.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92890000/92885500/92885443/c828a8c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92890000/92885500/92885443/4c83e08a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in Bear Lake Reserve, Saddle Notch Mountain Villa 5 is designed with families in mind. Unwind on the large screened back porch with mountain nature views and enjoy a cozy evening by the gas fireplace or gather around for some friendly competition in the game room. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Hot tub - Dryer - Kitchen - Fireplace - Washer ## 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. ### Saddle Notch Villa 5 at Bear Lake Reserve Welcome to Saddle Notch Mountain Villa 5! This stunning townhome is designed with families in mind. With 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and plenty of outdoor gathering space, there is ample room for everyone to relax and enjoy all that Bear Lake Reserve has to offer. This home is not pet friendly. Upstairs on the main floor you will find the open kitchen and living room that lead to a large screened back porch with fantastic mountain nature views. The living room has a 65-inch TV and gas fireplace, and the porch features a full outdoor dining table and seating area perfect for morning coffee or afternoon happy hours! The laundry room is located off the kitchen and includes a washer, dryer and an additional standalone ice maker. The main level primary suite has a king size bed, private dual-vanity bath and an added workspace with desk, monitor and keyboard. Downstairs you will find 3 additional bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a game room. The downstairs king room has a private bath and direct access to the lower back porch with a custom-built oversized bed swing. That porch is also accessible from the queen room which shares the hallway bathroom with the bunk room. These queen-over-queen bunk beds are suitable for young cubs and sturdy enough for adults. The downstairs game room offers a dual basketball shooting game, foosball table and a 55-inch TV to keep everyone entertained! For additional sleeping options, 2 CordaRoy's bean bag chairs that convert to full size beds are available. This home also has access to the shared Saddle Notch cul-de-sac fire pit. The itinerary for a Bear Lake Reserve vacation is endless and Villa 5 is a short walk away from all the action at the Lake Club and a quick drive to golf, tennis and pickleball. No matter the time of year a getaway is in order, the temperature, surroundings, and the people are bound to make it an unforgettable experience! ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near the marina - On a lake ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Foosball table - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails 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 - Property located in a resort ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103060000/103051600/103051526/w1024h613x0y36-6b28849a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Amazing views at L’Oursière in Bear Lake Reserve, from the new hot tub. 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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 ### Property is also known as 598786 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=35.227238,-83.053535&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ie%60vEpk%7CyN%3FQ%3FS%3FQ%40S%3FS%40Q%40S%40Q%40SBQ%40S%40QBQBSBQBQBQDSBQDQDOBQDSDOFQDQFOFQDQFOFOFOFOHOFOHOFOHMHOHOHKHOHMJMJMHKJMJKHMLKHMLIJKJKJILKJILILILIJILGLILGLGNGLGLGLENGLELENELCNENELCNCLCNANCNALCNANANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40NBL%40NBN%40NBLBNBNDLDNBLDNDLDLFNDLFLFLFLFLFLHLFLHLHJHLHLHJJLHJJJJJHJLJJJLJJJLHJJLHLHLHNJJHNHNFLHNFNHNFNFNHNFNFNDPFPDNFPDPDNDRDPDNBPDPBRBPBPBRBPBPBP%40R%40P%40RBP%3FR%40P%40R%3FR%40P%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FRAP%3FRARAP%3FRCPARAPARCPCPCPCRCPCPCREPCPENEPERENEPGPENGPEPGNGNINGNGNINGNINGLININKJINILILKLIJKLKJKLKJKLKHKJKJMHKJMHMHKHMHMHMFMHMFMFMFMFMFODMFMDODMDOBMDODOBMBOBO%40OBM%40OBO%40M%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOAOAMCOAOCOAMCOCMCOEOEMCOEMEMEOGMEMGMGOGMGMGMIMGKIMIMIMIKIMKKIKKKKMIIMMKIMKKKMIKKMKMIMIOIKIOIOIMGOIOGOIOGOGOGOGOEQGQGOEQGQEOESCQEOEQCQESCQCQCQCSCQAQASCQASAQASAQ%3FSAS%3FQ%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ILzycezVpqelOufS0pcWqaaZq-k=) Tuckasegee, NC #### What's nearby - Bear Creek Lake - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Bear Lake Reserve Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.7 km - Western Carolina University - 23 min drive - 22.1 km - Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 58 min drive - 65.1 km - Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 60 min drive - 60.5 km #### Restaurants - ‪The Local - ‬36 min drive - ‪JJ's Eatery & Canteen - ‬36 min drive - ‪Chi House - ‬19 min drive - ‪Glenda's Diner - ‬25 min drive - ‪Happ's Place - ‬37 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Saddle Notch Villa 5 at Bear Lake Reserve pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Saddle Notch Villa 5 at Bear Lake Reserve? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Saddle Notch Villa 5 at Bear Lake Reserve? > Check-out is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is Saddle Notch Villa 5 at Bear Lake Reserve located? > This family-friendly Tuckasegee vacation home is located on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest, Tuckasegee River, and Bear Creek Lake. Bear Lake Reserve Golf Club is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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