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Property Description

Come and relax with The Guardian Bear! This luxury three bedroom, three bath home is nestled in the trees within walking distance to the Camp Eagles Nest amenity area of Eagles Nest.

The main level features an open great room with well-appointed kitchen with stainless steel appliances, custom cabinets, gorgeous granite counters with stone backsplash, and is open to the dining and living area. The dining table seats up to 10 comfortably and there’s room for 4 on stools at the eat-in kitchen counter. In the living room, the sofa is situated near the gas fireplace with a large-screen smart TV mounted above, and there's a small desk area as well. There’s a huge wall of windows overlooking the forest, and there is deck access to the views and outdoors.

One of the king suites is on the main level, a log frame bed and lots of windows to let the nature and beauty come inside. The full bath features a tiled shower and granite vanity.

Upstairs is a second King suite, with a full private bath with quartz vanity and tiled shower. There’s also a loft area with a suspended wicker chair and a card table, perfect for those who need to crack open the laptop to answer a few work emails. There's lots of board games here so make some family memories with a fun game!

On the lower level is another family room with pool table, sofa, chair, a fun selection of books, toys and activities for kids, and another large TV. Enjoy the xBox Series S (no-disc version), with Ultimate Game Pass. Also on this level is the laundry area, a bedroom with three sets of built-in bunk beds: one twin-over-Queen, and two sets of twin-over-twin. This room has a bathroom with double granite vanities and a tub/shower.

From the downstairs den, step outside to the lower patio and enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub or lounge in the rockers! The main level deck offers a window view through the trees, along with a teak patio seating area, table & chairs set, and gas grill. Also on the grounds are a great fire pit and picnic table with Edison lighting above. The main level parking area also offers an EV charger.

Enjoy the private setting! No matter what you do or where you go while you're in the High Country, you're sure to love spending time with The Guardian Bear! 
 

While enjoying your stay at The Guardian Bear Lodge, you have access to most amenities inside of Eagles Nest. Amenities available to you include:

Great Camp:
BBQ Pavilion
Amphitheater (location of summer concerts from May to the end of November)
The Great Lawn
Playground
Hiking Trails
Ropes Course and Climbing Tower (seasonal)
Mini-Golf Course

24/7 Dollar General Concept store

North Pavilion:
Ball Field
Sportsmans Lodge (unlocked portion only)
Sports Court (Basketball and Pickleball)
Dog Park
Walking Trail

Sportsman’s Grille (Wed-Sun. Hours vary)

Fire Pit

Woodland Trail System (ATV Trails, Hiking, Biking)

Camp (BYO Equipment):
Tennis Courts
Pickleball
Disc Golf
Archery

(Restrooms and Pavilion coming soon!)

Vineyard

Food and Wine served

Eagles Nest Winery day passes are available onsite for $25.00 each

HOURS: Thur & Fri 4p-10p.  Sat & Sun 1p-7p

Please note all visitors on premise at the winery must be 16 years or older.  This is strictly enforced. 

Guest do not have access to the locked off portion of the Sportsman’s Lodge, the Fitness Center, or the Wine & Cigar Bar. That is for member use only.

 Additional Notes:

- This property is pet friendly for mature, well-trained dogs. Pet fee is $25/nt per pet.
- The North Pavilion is host to several summer parties including a Fourth of July celebration and concerts which guests are more than welcome to attend however, in the event there is a wedding or other private party, guests are not allowed in or near the Sportsmans Lodge.
- The main roads are plowed in winter, but 4WD or AWD vehicles are required November-March, and chains may also be necessary to access all properties in winter months. 
- All stays at Eagles Nest homes have an additional amenity fee in order to maintain the luxurious facilities and features in the development.
- Eagles Nest is an up and coming community, with construction currently going on in several of its neighborhoods. Construction noises may be heard 7am-7pm Monday through Saturday.
- Guests are not allowed to bring their own ATV's. For information about ATV rentals please visit: offroadadventuresnc.com
- Guests are responsible for supplying their own recreational equipment (basketballs, soccer balls, tennis equipment etc.)
- The summer concerts are open to all guests however there is an admission fee for each person and cash bar for food and drinks.
- All linens and towels provided for your stay.
- All Eagles Nest homes have internet, but some areas of travel may not have cell reception.
- Firewood for the outdoor fireplace and firepit may be added at the time of booking, or by reaching out to us more than a week in advance. You get two wrapped bundles and a firestarter for $25/night.
- Returning guests of The Guardian Bear Lodge may receive a 10% discount, not to be stacked with other discounts on the rent.

Bookings canceled at least 60 days before the start of the stay will receive 100% refund, bookings canceled at least 30 days before the start of the stay will receive 50% refund

Activities and Special Interests

This property provides access to the following activities and special interests: