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Laughing Bear Lodge | Covered Deck with Woodburning Fireplace and Hot Tub!

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 60 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Highlands, NC
  • Bridal Veil Falls
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Dry Falls
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Highlands Country Club
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the area

Highlands

With a stay at this vacation home in Highlands (Mirror Lake), you'll be steps from Nantahala National Forest and a 3-minute drive from The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts. .This vacation home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Bridal Veil Falls and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Cullasaja River Gorge.
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What's nearby

  • Bridal Veil Falls - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Cullasaja River Gorge - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Dry Falls - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Highlands Country Club - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Highlands-Cashiers Hospital - 7 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Dog Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Old Edwards Club - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Rib Shack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Buck's Coffee Cafe - ‬4 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.

Laughing Bear Lodge | Covered Deck with Woodburning Fireplace and Hot Tub!

Laughing Bear Lodge

WE DO NOT ACCEPT AMEX

This Rent In Highlands vacation rental home is pet friendly for one small dog, under 20 pounds. Pets must be pre-approved. An additional non-refundable pet fee is required and is not included in the rental fee. Please call our office for approval and to pay the pet  fee. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in a $1000.00 fine.

Only adults (25 years old and older) may reserve this property and an adult must occupy the property at all times.

Stroll to Mirror Lake and feed native Canadian Geese and Mallards, or simply revel in the beauty of the surrounding landscape. The lodge is adorned with fine original art, comfortable furnishings, and period antiques, creating an ambiance of refined elegance. Indulge in leisurely afternoons in the handsome library, stocked with games and books. Outside, the spacious covered deck invites you to gather around the wood burning fireplace or luxuriate in the hot tub under the starlit sky.

Main Level:
Upon entering the home, you are welcomed by a 23-foot vaulted great room with a stone wood-burning fireplace and gleaming hardwood floors. The fully equipped kitchen features a wormy Chestnut island, perfect for cooking and entertaining. This level also houses one of the King primary bedrooms, complete with a walk-in closet and spacious bath with a walk-in shower and a luxurious jetted tub. Enjoy breakfast in the screened porch, surrounded by nature, or relax in one of the multiple outdoor living spaces. The wrap-around porch is perfect for taking in the landscaped views, while the wood-burning stone fireplace offers a cozy setting for outdoor gatherings.

Upper Level:
On the upper level, you will find the second King primary bedroom, featuring a walk-in closet and an ensuite bath with a walk-in shower and a soaking tub for two. A third bedroom with a cozy Queen-sized bed is also located on this level, perfect for additional guests.

What our guests are saying…

"Laughing Bear Lodge is the perfect home away from home. The bedrooms are spacious with very comfortable beds. The living area s perfect for a family gathering. It’s a quiet neighborhood with beauty all around. The home is ideally located close to shopping in the quaint town of the Highlands, national park trails and restaurants." - Rent In Highlands Vacation Rental Guest, Katherine W.

Rent In Highlands Vacation Rental Cancellation Policy

Policy (A)  for reservations less than 20 days:
A reservation canceled between 0-45 days prior to arrival is not eligible to receive a refund. If more than 45 days notice is given, the renter shall receive a refund of all payments made, less a cancellation fee of 10% of the Total Cost of the Reservation.

Policy (B) for reservations of 20 days or more and reservations made 6 months in advance:
NO refund is given unless the property is re-rented under the same terms (Trip insurance is available and recommended to help protect your trip).

Special Amenities:

Covered Deck
Hot Tub
Screened Porch
Outdoor Wood Burning Fireplace

This home is professionally managed by Rent in Highlands, a division of Country Club Properties. Your premier source for Vacation Rentals in Highlands NC.
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, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
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 manager

Rent In Highlands

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1 sq ft (0 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: One small dog, under 20 pounds

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, a first aid kit, and 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

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Laughing Bear Lodge | Covered Deck with Woodburning Fireplace and Hot Tub! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 86 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay as a family for the Christmas holidays.
I would suggest that the property would replace the kitchen exhaust and light over the stove. Any families cooking a lot of the meals in the home.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place to stay
My husband & I enjoyed a great stay at Laughing Bear Lodge. The yard was perfect for the dogs & such a convenient location to town. Would recommend & stay again. We were welcomed with a surprise gift, much appreciated! Although we stayed on the main level there was lots of extra room.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place!
We had such a lovely time! The outdoor fireplace is a dream. Would highly recommmend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allender D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The bedrooms and bathrooms are spacious, as well as the closets. The house was very clean and well stocked with pots, pans, and utensils. We loved the porch; though it was too chilly to use it as much as we would have liked. We will just have to visit again during a warmer time of year. Would definitely recommend this home!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walker T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Laughing Bear Lodge
This place was amazing. We went up early on a Saturday and got right in. The hot tub was amazing and we had smores by the fire. We were able to bring our dogs which made it even more enjoyable. They loved playing in the yard. There is so much property for them to roam. We are planning on staying there next Memorial Day.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Tatiane B.

Great house and location with older feel
Hot tub is great. Location is great. House is spacious. Beds comfortable. Decoration items are a bit creepy for my taste - and you can’t really see them on the pictures. Cleanliness should be improved, some spider webs in places and dishes not so clean. Feels like a few spots were missed when cleaning was done. To check-in/out, you have to go pick up the keys at office and bring back after. Not terrible but nowadays there are easier ways to check-in. Overall, house is fine for a few days.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert W., Fort Worth, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Solitude
Very quiet place, close to town
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

james m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bad, bad, bad
Because VRBO kept rejecting my mild review I now label this rental bad. Wifi is terrible and can be cured with $169 EERO or similar mesh system Speaker on main TV is terrible and can be corrected with a cheap external speaker
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alice C., WOODSTOCK

Liked: Cleanliness
Much needed vacation
The weather was wonderful. Nice neighborhood, not very far from town. We had a very nice time.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shari G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cabin
The cabin was cozy with two fireplaces. Had Christmas with family and couldn’t have picked a better place to relax.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the comfort of the home. Beds, furniture, family room & kitchen.
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Meg G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
n/a
We were not able to stay at this property - the hot tub and the heating were broken
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

Denon W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Fall vacation
They advertised that the hot tub does not work sometimes therefore I emailed the manager to confirm that it does currently work and they never responded. Got there and it was apparent it hadn’t worked in some time. Heat didn’t work downstairs and the temp inside was 56 degrees. Manager did bring us some space heaters which helped. Cobwebs seen all over the house. A tree had fallen on the roof and was left there Great location and could be an awesome property if it were maintained better
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

James D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Were there for a family wedding great space inside and out. Enjoyed the outside fireplace.
Great place to stay quiet and relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

Linda C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Black mold smell throughout the whole house!!!
This property has potential. But looks very neglected outside and there is clearly a leak from the upstairs bathroom into the master bedroom closet where black mold was 2‘ x 1‘ staining the ceiling and the whole house is horribly musty. Master bedroom linens are 30+ years old and the bedspread I would not want to touch. Pillows are horrible. There is an extreme problem with the Bears the trash barrels that are not secured tied down. Did not appreciate the management making that our problem. Deck furniture is extremely old cushions need to be thrown out. Spiderwebs on the inside of the windows blinds and the whole outside of the house is pressure washing. Front steps are extremely dangerous and very very slippery when it was raining due to moss growing on them as well as The stone walkway going from the driveway to the front door. I would be very hesitant to ever use VRBO again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Gary R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bed
Property was good except for the bed in downstairs bedroom. Very uncomfortable and difficult to move around in. Bed was low to floor and very soft mattress
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Bob G.

Limited or no needed items which I normally find even in a motel.
Had to purchase the following items that are normally furnished in a rental facility: coffee filters, plastic trash bags, dishwasher soap, toilet paper--none in the house, waste baskets for some bathrooms, Kleenex, plus no Netflix’s in master bedroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property!
The 4 of us all in our 50’s had a wonderful time. Luckily the Hot Tub was worked on almost immediately and we were thrilled! It rained hard one night and got chilly so we had the outdoor fireplace raging, had wonderful appetizers and drinks outside and then got in the hot tub! The owners or there employees kept in touch through texting which worked out great. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome house and property!
We really loved the house! I’ve stayed at many VRBO’s but this is the best one I’ve been to. The furnishings and decor were wonderful. We enjoyed the 2 master suites, the porch with fireplace and hot tub were so relaxing. I don’t usually write reviews but this house is all the VRBO site says and more. I would highly recommend this property. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Totally relaxing and fun; the house is gorgeous: warm, inviting, beautifully furnished;
We will come again!!! It was a perfect week with great friends! Super rental for a great time!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pam B., Alpharetta, Ga

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable
We liked this house & it felt like a home......we enjoyed all the rooms, the comfortable bed in master suite, fireplace, & hot tub.......took an amazing walk around Mirror Lake on Sunday .....great stay !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dallas B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Our stay was awesome! The house had everything we needed and more. The spa and fireplace on the back deck were great! 5 mins from downtown Highlands. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay.
Great place to stay, comfortable rooms, well equipped kitchen, and close to restaurants and grocery stores. We found everything we needed to make us feel at home.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shannon E., Beaufort

Liked: Cleanliness
Highlands Get-A-Way!
Great house in a wonderful community! All is as described with outdoor space being wonderful - hot tub and porch with fireplace AND a napping porch beside a babbling brook!!! Interior was spacious and comfortable with a well-appointed kitchen. The only down-sides were - nothing to make a fire with (recommend picking up wood on the way in or having wood delivered - and make sure you have a lighter or matches - we could find none in the house - second trip out before we could enjoy the fireplace...) and bring beach/pool towels if you plan to use the hot tub (there are no extra towels at all). Otherwise, enjoy your stay and make sure to look at the "things to do" from the rental company's website - great waterfalls and hikes for all abilities - very close by!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020