Welcome to Bear Ridge Retreat, a pristine and spacious 5BR home in the heart of Wintergreen. You'll love the open floor plan and vaulted ceilings of the main living area, with plenty of space for multiple families to spread out. The lower level features an add'l living space with TV area, pool table, and wet bar. With 5 bedrooms (4 with kings), the house sleeps 12 comfortably. HOT TUB is coming Feb 2025! Managed by Chris at New School Hosting. Plus, pet friendly!
There's a ton to do in the area! Bear Ridge Retreat is about a mile to the ski slopes and a few minutes’ drive to all the dining, attractions, and hiking at Wintergreen. If you’re willing to venture a bit further, some of the best hiking trails in the state are off the Blue Ridge Parkway (15 minutes from the house), and there are over dozen wineries, breweries, and distilleries within a 30 minute drive. During the summer, enjoy Sherando Lake and Lake Monocan with sandy beach entrances, or take a dip in the heated community pool.
The home layout is as follows:
Upper level:
- Living room with working propane fireplace and big screen TV
- Dining area for 10, plus room for 4 more at the kitchen bar
- Fully stocked kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances
- BR 1: Primary bedroom with king bed and deck access. Ensuite bathroom features double vanity, soaker tub, and gorgeous tile shower
- BR 2: King bedroom with deck access
- BR 3: Bunk bedroom with 2 sets of twin-over-twin bunks, also with deck access
- Hall full bath with tiled shower/tub combo
- Upper deck features comfortable seating area around propane fire table (propane provided), dining table and chairs, and gas grill
Lower level:
- Second living room / game room with smart TV, pool table, wet bar, and arcade machine
- BR 4: King bedroom with deck access
- BR 5: King bedroom with deck access
- Hall full bath with tiled shower/tub combo
- Laundry room with full size washer and dryer
- Lower patio with sitting area. Hot tub expected by Feb 2025!
Other things to note:
- Bear Ridge Retreat is pet friendly! We accept up to 2 dogs for a $100 flat fee.
- We provide our guests $1500 of coverage for accidental damage to the property or its contents. The cost of this is already embedded in the cleaning fee.
- Wintergreen offers hiking, skiing, snowboarding, tubing, swimming, dining, spa, ropes course, golfing, and much more.
- There is plenty of parking in the large, flat driveway
- Wifi is fast with a strong signal throughout the house and decks. All bedrooms, plus the living room and game room, feature smart TVs where you can access all the main streaming services.
- We provide a fully stocked coffee bar with multiple coffee drip and Keurig options
- Linens and towels provided
- Guests can enjoy free community pool access in the summer season (though the HOA rules stipulate no more than 6 guests at a time, and the permitted hours are 2-6pm).
- Pack n play and high chair provided
- The property is not pet friendly, but note that owners occasionally bring their dog so we don't recommend the property for guests with severe allergies.
- We do require a separate rental agreement, which we will send a link to e-sign after you book. There are no additional fees beyond those listed here.
- Please note that if you would like to send packages to the property, you do so at your own risk. USPS is particularly unreliable. We can not be held responsible for late or undelivered packages. Additionally, we charge $25 for any return services requested, in additional to actual postage.
Tips for a Happy Hot Tub
- Be sure to unclip the hot tub cover before removing it.
- Please do not put anything besides people in the hot tub (like mulch or toys).
- If the water level doesn’t cover the jets, you can use the hose to add water. Please disconnect the hose when done, especially in cold weather when it could freeze.
- Always put the cover on the hot tub when not in use - this keeps the hot tub warm & filled with water. Using the plastic clips helps keep it from blowing off.
- For safety reasons, please don’t add chemicals to the hot tub yourself. If the water looks murky or has a smell, let us know, and we'll have our hot tub expert come by to treat it.
- Do not drain the hot tub.
- There's no need to turn off the hot tub. It may run the jets on low periodically to circulate water through the filter—that’s totally normal.
- Use plastic drinkware around the hot tub.
