Located only 1 mile from Main Street, Blowing Rock and the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Bear Bungalow offers ultimate convenience, yet is nestled in a rhododendron grove for complete privacy. Guests are greeted by two bears, "Beulah" and "Buford", hand carved from western ponderosa pine by artist Chris Smart. The front door is native wormy chestnut. The bungalow was created by a professional designer to provide guests with a unique "turn-key" environmental experience. The living area features a wood-burning fireplace and a Bose surround sound DVD/CD/AM/FM entertainment system with a 32" HDTV. Casual leather upholstery, coordinated colors and fabrics, slate floors, solid wood tables and "hibernating bear" end tables complete the furnishings. The fully equipped kitchen features solid maple cabinets, a solid surface granite countertop, accent lighting and a solid surface range top for easy clean up. Sleeping accommodations are provided with a King bed in one room and a Queen in the other with the bathroom between. Remote control TVs with built in VHS and DVD players are provided in both bedrooms (no cable in the Queen bedroom). Walk through the French doors on to a private spacious deck and enjoy the Hot Springs hot tub, gas grill and sitting areas. Or stroll through the fenced back yard and relax and enjoy the mountain atmosphere. Tweetsie Railroad is only 4 miles away, Appalachian Ski Mountain is 5 miles, and ASU and Boone are 9 miles. Downtown Blowing Rock is just a mile and a half away. Please note that this home has more than ten stairs to enter the main level. OFF-PEAK SPECIAL: Stay longer than the minimum number of nights and automatically receive a 5-15% Discount - Excluding Holidays. -Firewood may be purchased at the time of booking or with a week's notice. You receive two wrapped, kiln-dried bundles and a fire starter for $25 plus tax per night. - All BRMR homes offer well stocked kitchens with all utensils needed to cook meals. There is also a "starter set" of paper products at the house: a roll of toilet paper per bath, several garbage bags, a small vial of dishwashing liquid, a few tablets of dishwasher detergent, some laundry pods, a roll of paper towels, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and some makeup remover cloths. There are enough of these items for one night, or maybe two. We do not provide hair dryers. Towels and linens will be provided. - Check in is after 4pm and Checkout is by 10am - 4WD/AWD and/or chains recommended during winter (Nov-March) for all homes. Travelers visiting during the winter months where inclement weather may be possible should come prepared with an AWD or 4WD vehicle, and chains may also be required if it snows. No refunds, allowances, or date changes will be given to travelers who are not prepared with the proper vehicle, as outlined in the Rental Agreement. - This home allows up to 4 mature, well-trained dogs (MATURE DOGS UNDER 15LBS ONLY PLEASE- NO CATS DUE TO ALLERGIES) with an additional pet rent of $25.00 per pet per night plus tax. Pets other than dogs are not permitted. -CANCELLATION POLICY: Bookings canceled within 24 hours of their creation will receive a full refund of payments. Bookings canceled more than 24 hours after their creation are not entitled to a refund unless the reservation dates are rebooked to another guest. All bookings are subject to a $50 cancellation fee.