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# Saddle Notch Villa 9 at Bear Lake Reserve

Lakefront cottage with a sauna and a hot tub

## Photo gallery for Saddle Notch Villa 9 at Bear Lake Reserve

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Experience the natural beauty of Big Branch Creek at Saddlenotch Villa #9\. This modern retreat boasts unobstructed lake and mountain views, a cozy gas fireplace, and outdoor dining for up to 8 on the covered deck. With comfortable bedrooms, including a bonus theater room with an Apple TV and kids' teepee tent.

### Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

## Popular amenities

- Parking available
- Hot tub
- Dryer
- Washer
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning

## Add dates for prices

Check-in

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## 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 9 at Bear Lake Reserve

Welcome to Saddlenotch Villa #9! This modern mountain-lake retreat has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and sleeps 10-12 comfortably. Enjoy unobstructed lake and mountain ridgeline views while listening to the rushing waters of Big Branch Creek. On the main floor, the living, dining and kitchen areas are housed under a cathedral ceiling with contrasting wooden beams. This home is not pet friendly.   
  
The living room features a leather sofa and chair, lounge chairs and ottomans around a gas fireplace with ceramic FireStones and a 55-inch Apple TV. Open to the living room and kitchen, the dining area has a large wooden table for 6-7 people and 3 barstools at the kitchen island. Large French doors open to the covered deck with outdoor dining for up to 8 and a sectional sofa, chairs and coffee table for lounging. The Master bedroom has a King memory foam mattress, Roku TV, and en suite bathroom with dual sinks.  
Downstairs, you will find 3 bedrooms: The “Regatta” room has a Queen memory foam mattress, Roku TV, en suite bath and French doors opening to the lower deck with lake and mountain views. The light and airy “Botanical” room has a Queen hybrid mattress, Roku TV, and French doors out to the lower deck. It shares a full hall bath with the “Forest” room, which has 2 Full beds (hybrid and memory foam mattresses) and 2 closets. The bonus theater room has a 65-inch Apple TV, large sectional sleeper sofa with Queen memory foam mattress, and a kids' teepee tent perfect for reading or planning the next day's adventures.  
  
The home also features an EV Charging Station via a NEMA 14-50 (50amp) universal outlet for a $50 unlocking fee.  
The itinerary for a Bear Lake Reserve vacation is endless and no matter what time of year a getaway is in order, the temperature, surroundings, and people are bound to make it an unforgettable adventurous experience.

## Property amenities

### Pool/Spa

- Communal pool
- Heated pool
- Hot tub
- Sauna

### Internet

- Available in the cottage: WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Electric car charging station on site
- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop

### Bedrooms

- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 3.5 bathrooms
- Bathtub
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Living room

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### 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

- Golf
- Heated pool
- Kayak
- Tennis
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Water tubing 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)
- Deadbolt lock

### General

- Electric car charging station
- Property located in a resort

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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 not 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 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

### Property is also known as

Saddle Notch 9 At Bear Reserve

Saddle Notch Villa 9 at Bear Lake Reserve Cottage

465524

Saddle Notch Villa 9 at Bear Lake Reserve Tuckasegee

Saddle Notch Villa 9 at Bear Lake Reserve Cottage Tuckasegee

## About the area

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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 - ‬37 min drive
- ‪Happ's Place - ‬37 min drive
- ‪Glenda's Diner - ‬25 min drive
- ‪A & L Country Kitchen - ‬26 min drive

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