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About this apartment rental
🌟 Amenities You’ll Love
🌄 Private Balcony with Mountain & Lake Views
🔥 Gas Fireplace – Cozy Mountain Evenings
🛏 Two Private Queen Suites with Ensuite Baths
🛋 Queen Sofa Bed – Extra Comfortable Sleeping Space
🍳 Fully Stocked Kitchen – Premium Appliances & Cookware
📺 Smart TV (Streaming Ready)
☕ Keurig Coffee Maker
🎲 Board Games
🧺 In-Unit Washer & Dryer
🌐 High-Speed WiFi
🚗 Convenient Parking
🌊 Exclusive Bear Lake Reserve Amenities
🏊 Infinity Pool & Hot Tubs at The Lake Club
⛳ Private Nicklaus Design Golf Course Access
🚤 Boat & Jet Ski Rentals at Full-Service Marina
🛶 Kayaks & Paddle Boards
🥾 Private Hiking Trails with Breathtaking Overlooks
🌄 Scenic Mountain Overlook
🍹 Poolside Bar
🍽 On-Site Restaurant & Café
🎬 Private Community Theater
🎾 Pickleball & Tennis Courts
🎯 Disc Golf Course
💪 Fitness Center
🎭 Community Amphitheater – Concerts & Events
📍 Top Location
Conveniently located near some of Western North Carolina’s most beloved destinations:
• 42 min – Sylva, NC
• 42 min – High Falls
• 47 min – Arrowmont Stables
• 1 hr – Highlands, NC
• 1 hr – Toxaway Falls
• 1 hr – Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
• 1 hr 10 min – Maggie Valley (Skiing)
• 1 hr 30 min – Asheville
🏡 The Space
Warm, inviting, and thoughtfully curated with local artwork and mountain-inspired design.
🛋 Living Room – Cozy & Scenic
The heart of the home features:
• Gas fireplace with rustic oak mantle
• Comfortable seating overlooking Bear Lake
• Queen sleeper sofa
• Locally inspired décor & artwork
Perfect for curling up with a book or enjoying a peaceful mountain evening.
🍽 Kitchen & Dining
The kitchen blends beauty and functionality:
• Whirlpool Gold appliances
• Five-burner gas cooktop
• Calphalon cookware & Cuisinart knives
• Rice cooker, waffle maker, panini press & more
• Keurig coffee maker
• Expandable dining table (seats 4–6)
Dine while enjoying stunning lake and mountain views.
🛏 Main Bedroom – Mountain Serenity
• Queen memory foam mattress
• Direct balcony access
• Walk-in closet with shelving
• Dresser storage
• Ensuite bath with double vanity
• Walk-in shower with 10` rain showerhead
Wake up to peaceful mountain views from the comfort of your bed.
🛏 Second Bedroom – Lake Views
• Queen memory foam mattress
• Lake & garden views
• Dresser & closet storage
• Hall-access & private ensuite bath
• Tub/shower combo with rain showerhead
Perfect for couples or guests traveling together.
🌊 Bear Lake Reserve Lifestyle
As our guest, you’ll enjoy access to one of North Carolina’s premier mountain lake communities.
🏖 The Lake Club
• Infinity pool
• Two hot tubs
• Kiddie pool with slide
• Full-service restaurant & bar
• Fitness center
• Private movie theater
• Relaxation lounge
• Towels provided
🚤 Lake Club Marina
Pontoon boats, jet skis, paddleboards, kayaks & more
(Advance reservations recommended)
🥾 Outdoor Adventure
Explore miles of scenic private hiking trails winding through the mountains and around the lake, offering breathtaking overlooks and peaceful forest views. Pick up a trail map at the Greeter’s Cottage and venture out at your own pace — or join a guided hike and connect with fellow guests.
Weekly resort activities include:
• Family Game Night
• S’mores Nights by the Lake
• Sunset Lake Cruises
• Happy Hour Gatherings
🚗 Guest Access & Important Notes
• Full access to resort amenities (additional resort fees apply)
• Easy parking (stairs required to access the condo)
• In-person check-in at the Greeter’s Cottage
⚠️ Resort Preservation Fee
Bear Lake Reserve charges a Resort Preservation Fee of $30 per day (maximum $150 per stay), paid directly to the resort upon arrival. This fee supports maintenance of roads, trails, and common areas.
✨ The Experience
Fables of the Forest is more than a place to stay — it’s where mountain mornings, lake afternoons, and fireside evenings come together for an unforgettable Blue Ridge escape.








