Helene update 12/11/24: Our home received no damage, has all services and good access from I-26. Many businesses, attractions and activities in the hurricane affected have reopened and are welcoming visitors. Scroll to the PROXIMITY TO ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES section below for opening and closure status of some of the main attractions in the area.
Walk in and immediately feel at home in this thoughtfully appointed property comfortably blending the coziness of a cottage with the rustic, warm feel of a mountain cabin. Add in a gorgeous mountain view and you have yourself a truly wonderful base camp for active days exploring the beauty of the surrounding region.
River Bluff Cabin comfortably accommodates 5 guests, but is also nicely sized for smaller groups and even couples wanting a little more room to spread out.
HIGHLIGHTS:
★ Premier location - Minutes to Asheville, the airport, Hendersonville, Brevard, Pisgah NF, Dupont waterfalls, Biltmore, Blue Ridge Pkwy., Sierra Nevada & more!
★ Wonderful mountain views
★ Convenient one story layout - no stairs
★ Fast and reliable fiber optic Internet service - 500 Mbps speed
★ Immaculately cleaned and maintained
★ Mountain biker friendly - secure storage & bike wash
★ Digital house manual & guidebook w/local recommendations
★ LOCATION ★
You’ll love the cabin’s relaxing & private setting while yet being positioned only a half-mile from highway US-64, a main route for getting you quickly to all area activities and attractions.
✓ All roads & the driveway are paved right up to the front door
✓ Located on a dead end road (no through traffic)
✓ Minutes in any direction to wonderful towns, hiking, biking, breweries & more
✓ Peaceful hilltop setting with wonderful mountain views
★ LIVING ROOM ★
Whether gathering for social time, reading, relaxing or streaming your favorite show, the spacious living area is well lit and comfortably furnished in a stylish mountain motif.
✓ Comfortable sofa & loveseat with pillows & throw blankets
✓ View of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains from inside
✓ 50” smart TV with Netflix, Prime Video & more, plus Sling for traditional cable stations
✓ Live plants, games, local guide books & maps
✓ Pack ‘n play, baby gate, vacuum, pet crate
★ KITCHEN & DINING ★
An abundance of cabinet space and granite countertop space, along with most everything needed for in-home cooking, makes meal prep simple and easy should you choose to stay in.
✓ Full-sized quality stainless steel appliances
(refrigerator w/ice maker, dishwasher, stove, microwave)
✓ Keurig Duo coffee center–12-cup drip coffee maker & K-Cup single serve
✓ Hot water kettle
✓ Toaster
✓ Dishware, drinkware, flatware, knives
✓ Blender & electric hand mixer
✓ Pots & pans, crock pot, cookie sheets, plus a supporting cast of kitchen gadgets
✓ Food storage containers
✓ Spices, coffee & filters, tea, cooking spray, foil, sandwich bags
✓ Dish soap, dishwasher detergent, hand soap, sponges, dish dry rack
✓ Dish linens, paper towels, napkins, trash bags, flashlights
✓ And more . . .
You'll enjoy memorable meals or family game night in the kitchen adjacent dining area with seating for five and mountain views.
★ SLEEPING - 3 BEDROOMS ★
Lots of room, quality and comfort highlight the master bedroom along with its beautiful en suite bathroom and attached walk-in closet. Two additional classy bedrooms are located on the opposite side of the home and share a full bathroom.
Master Bedroom: King bed
Bedroom 2: King bed
Bedroom 3: Twin bed, work desk and chair
All bedrooms are equipped with similar amenities:
✓ Premium memory foam mattress, select bedding & linens
✓ Closets with hangers, extra pillows, blanket, luggage rack
✓ Beautiful solid wood furniture, lamps on nightstands, decor, clock
★ BATHROOMS - 2 ★
Both bathrooms feature rich granite vanity tops and quality fixtures & cabinets.
Master bathroom: En suite, deluxe tiled walk-in shower
Bathroom 2: Full bathroom with a tub/shower combo
Both bathrooms are equipped with similar amenities:
✓ Mirror
✓ Linens, including a tub mat & makeup remover wash cloths
✓ Hair dryer, toothbrush holder
✓ Toilet paper, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner & body wash in the shower
✓ Ample drawer & cabinet storage space
★ OUTDOORS ★
Private, comfy covered outdoor spaces keep you out of sun & rain and overlook a beautiful landscaped and wooded setting with gorgeous mountain views the highlight of the rear patio.
✓ Covered front patio with seating, fire pit table & string lights
✓ Covered rear patio with a gas grill, outdoor dining for six & mountain views
✓ Ample lighting
★ LAUNDRY AREA ★
High efficiency appliances are furnished should you have any laundry needs during your stay.
✓ Top load washer & dryer
✓ Liquid detergent, stain remover, dryer sheets
✓ Iron & ironing board
★ PARKING ★
Free paved parking in front of the cabin for up to two vehicles is provided.
★ ADDITIONAL ★
For our guests with mountain or road bikes, we offer secure bike storage in a portion of the detached garage. The balance of the garage is not available for guest use. A hose is provided for bike washing.
For guests with a dog, we provide a 30” crate, which will hold up to a medium sized dog. We do not provide any dog beds or blankets.
A shed on the property provides secure, animal-proof housing for trash and recycle containers.
We are accessible hosts, please ask us any questions you may still have.
★ PROXIMITY TO ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES ★
Downtown Asheville ~ 21 miles / 29 minutes | OPEN, River Arts Dist. & Biltmore Village CLOSED
Downtown Hendersonville ~ 6.5 miles / 12 minutes | OPEN
Downtown Brevard ~ 15 miles / 21 minutes | OPEN
Asheville Regional Airport ~ 15.8 miles / 23 minutes | OPEN
Biltmore Estate ~ 18 miles / 29 minutes | OPEN
Western North Carolina Ag Center ~ 8 miles / 13 minutes | OPEN
The North Carolina Arboretum ~ 13 miles / 19 minutes | OPEN
Pisgah Nat’l Forest (SR 276 entrance) ~ 12 miles / 17 minutes | PARTIALLY OPEN, stop in the ranger station on SR 276 for latest trail openings
Pisgah Nat’l Forest (Turkey Pen Gap Trailhead) ~ 8.6 miles / 17 minutes | OPEN
Dupont State Forest (Hooker Falls access) ~ 15.5 miles / 21 minutes | PARTIALLY OPEN
Looking Glass Falls (in Pisgah NF) ~ 19.4 miles / 31 minutes | OPEN
Green River Gorge (Narrows trailhead) ~ 17.5 miles / 32 minutes | CLOSED
Chimney Rock State Park ~ 23.6 miles / 36 minutes | CLOSED
Blue Ridge Parkway (French Broad access) ~ 13 miles / 19 minutes | OPEN, BRP at SR 276 OPEN to Graveyard Fields & Black Balsam
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. ~ 16 miles / 26 minutes | OPEN
New Belgium Brewing Co. ~ 21.2 miles / 29 minutes | CLOSED
Mills River Brewing Co. ~ 3.5 miles / 7 minutes | OPEN
Oskar Blues Brewery ~ 12.7 miles / 18 minutes | OPEN
Tryon International Equestrian Center ~ 33 miles / 43 minutes | OPEN
OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
Our full set of policies will be included with your booking, but here are a few important ones:
▪ Please provide the first and last names of all guests when submitting a booking, plus tell us a little something about your stay and what brings you to the area. We are careful about who we rent to and like to get to know our guests.
▪ All guests must be 25 years of age or older unless accompanied by a parent or guardian (we check this when in doubt).
▪ Check in is 4pm or later, checkout is by 10am.
▪ No smoking inside or out.
▪ One dog up to 30 pounds is allowed for a $50 length of stay fee.