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Gear Down.

Come and relax in this beautiful, fun and friendly environment. We are surrounded by the Pisgah and Dupont forests in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Brevard, North Carolina.

Spending your stay at Gear Down Brevard means you’re in good company. Get to know the beautiful scenery, adventure all around you, and take advantage of the great amenities waiting for you. Time to gear down!

The Cottage 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

Southern Comfort at it’s finest. Country living with easy access to all the art, music, and food that Brevard has to offer. Perfect for mountain bikers and hikers! Just twenty minutes to downtown and 10 minutes to Dupont State Forest.
We took the 1950 cabin, home to the legendary bootlegger Clyde McCall, lifted it up and put a new footer, foundation, and sun room addition. Next, we set it back down and totally refurbished from the studs out. Everything is new inside and out.


The space

Clyde McCall owned the home and 400 surrounding acres. He made his living the old fashioned way. He logged and raised livestock, gardened and made moonshine, he lived hard and lived long. His family shares that he only had one glass of water in his life, and didn’t like that. We have added a Bunk house, Bath House, and a Shelter with a beautiful rock fireplace to the property. In addition we are converting a 1948 school bus to lodging. There’s lots of room to spread out and enjoy the creek and relax on the nine acre property.

The Bunk House 1 bedroom, 5 beds, 3 bathrooms

The Bunk House 1 bedroom, 5 beds, 3 bathrooms

The Bunk House was completed in 2020 and has two sides. Each side has two full size bunk beds with hospital quality mattresses, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, table, and chairs. The shelter has a propane grill and a Blackstone cooktop, The converted Barn (3 bathrooms) is located steps away from the Bunk House with a private bath for each group.
Hike or bike Dupont, Pisgah, or Headwaters (all less than 10 miles) or hang out by the creek that runs right through our nine acres.

The space

Gear Down is located on nine acres purchased from the estate of Clyde McCall, legendary bootlegger. Clyde made his living logging, growing all his own vegetables, and making moonshine with his cousin Palmo.
It’s said that Clyde only drank one glass of water in his life, and didn’t like it. His descendants still live on all sides of Gear Down and love to share stories of their role helping protect the still from “Revenuers”.
The Bunk House, Shelter, and Barn are located up the hill from the Cottage. There’s a creek that runs in front of the Bunk House and lots of room to relax indoors or out.

The Grounds Nine peaceful acres surrounded by forest

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Brevard, NC, Gear Down Brevard is situated on nine acres of peaceful forest. Just minutes away from Dupont State Forest, you are in the heart of nature and activities. Enjoy mountain biking, waterfall exploration, hiking, kayaking, horseback riding, fishing, and bird watching. Pisgah National Forest is a short drive or bike ride away. Explore waterfalls, the Blue Ridge Parkway, hiking trails, Sliding Rock waterpark, biking trails, and more. While not enjoying nature, the town of Brevard offers a variety of shops, restaurants, art galleries, live music, and more!

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Why Choose Gear Down?

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Located Minutes from Dupont and Pisgah Forests

Located Minutes from Dupont and Pisgah Forests

New, Cozy, Clean & Affordable Accommodations

New, Cozy, Clean & Affordable Accommodations

Great Setting for Groups or Individuals

Great Setting for Groups or Individuals

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