Welcome to The Bears Den, an upper-level end unit 1BR/1BA condo at The Lodges. This home delivers year-round, stunning, long-range mountain views for a true lock-and-go lifestyle. Sitting at the top of the 5,300-acre, gated Wolf Laurel Community, surrounded by the Pisgah National Forest, SE Trust Land, and the Mars Hill watershed for a quiet and protected setting. The open living area flows onto a covered view porch, for morning coffee and sunrises, to golden-hour sunsets. 50 miles of private community trails with multiple entrances to the Appalachian Trail, all inside the gates. Owners have a dedicated parking area with easy access to Big Bald and the summit trail network. You can be as active or as quiet as you like. Optional memberships include The Village Club with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, pavilion, pickleball/tennis, sports courts and community events. The Wolf Laurel Country Club with the 5 star 18-hole mountain golf course, putting green, clubhouse dining and bar, 24 hour fitness center, and a full social calendar. (All memberships are optional; fees apply). Winter fun is nearby at the new Hatley Pointe Ski Resort, offering downhill skiing (Downhill bike park is set to open in the spring of 2026). snowboarding, tubing, rentals, and lessons. Enjoy Hatley Pointe's Smoke & Timber fine dining restaurant & bar, open year round. Everyday conveniences can be found close by in the nearby towns of Mars Hill, 15 minutes, Weaverville 25 minutes, Asheville 45 minutes, Burnsville 20 minutes, and Johnson City, TN 45 minutes. Unit #208 is also available, see MLS#? 4311300 and is lovingly named “Au Chalet,” with Swiss Alps–inspired décor right here in WNC. Both condos have a strong rental history, and financials are available upon request. This is a rare opportunity that does not come along often?, schedule your showing soon. All showings must be between rentals, call for the schedule?s.