The Black Bear Lodge

Entire cabin in Bedford, Virginia

  1. 3 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bath
Hosted by Brandy
  1. Superhost
  2. 2 years hosting

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Peace and quiet

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Nestled at the foot of the Peaks of Otter, our cozy creek-side retreat blends rustic charm with modern comfort. With a fully-equipped kitchen, tranquil bedroom, and outdoor fireplace, it's the perfect escape for nature lovers. Fall asleep to the soothing sounds of the rushing creek below. Book now to experience the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains!

The space
Our cozy cabin features a private master bedroom. The two twin beds have a low ceiling in the loft and are accessible via ladder only. This arrangement may not be comfortable or safe depending on age and dimensions of guests so use at your own discretion. The couch is also a very suitable sleeping option.

Kitchen has apartment size (4 burner) stove, toaster oven, microwave and full-size fridge. Keurig with coffee. Pots, pans, plates & cups. Bathroom is stocked with towels, wash clothes, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, first aid kit and hair dryer.

Cellular service is very limited in this area. US Cellular has very weak signal and no other carriers are available. Make sure to note the Wi-Fi SSID and password ahead of your trip. Wi-Fi calling works very well but may need to be enabled in the settings of your device.

Outside, you will find a large, lit covered patio with stone fireplace overlooking Overstreet Creek with the base of Headforemost Mountain beyond.
Please note there are 2 storage sheds on property.

Overstreet Creek is a native trout stream in a fairly remote and heavily wooded area. The creek attracts an abundance of critters, pests, and dangerous wildlife so please be careful - this is their home too.

Our property has rocky, uneven terrain and our landscaping is a work in progress.

Feel free to dip your feet in or cast a line at your own risk!

Guest access
The gravel road that our property is located on is not regularly plowed during the winter. Moreover, ice and snow will linger on the road for much longer due to elevation and shade. Take this into consideration when booking in the winter. Here on the mountain, you’re more likely to be snowed out than snowed in. Road and weather conditions are beyond our control.

Unfortunately, our cabin entrance has five steps and is not wheelchair accessible.

Digital lock with code access:
The keypad does not register the first contact. After the keypad is illuminated, then the code can be entered. Pressure from the door seal can interfere with the deadbolt operation if the doorknob is not fully latched. If the latch motor stalls in operation, pull the doorknob firmly and try again.

Other things to note
Our cabin is strictly smoke-free.

What this place offers

Waterfront
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Pets allowed
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 80 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Bedford, Virginia, United States
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Meet your host

Superhost
80 reviews
5.0 out of 5 average rating
2 years of hosting

Brandy is a Superhost

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Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
3 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm not reported
Exterior security cameras on property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water