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Three Peaks Retreat
Your home base to explore the area’s many trails & waterfalls! This historic home is minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Enjoy a spacious bedroom with a king-size Nectar mattress and a luxurious bathroom. Attached is a kitchenette with microwave, coffee maker, and fridge/freezer. Savor your favorite beverage from the breakfast nook with picture window that overlooks the meadows. Private entrance, fenced yard with table. 5 acre property with pond and wildlife. Breakfast foods provided & Laundry

Peaceful Creekside Cabin near Little Switzerland
This is our old home place on the farm were I was raised here with my grand parents. It was remodeled in 2006 with lots of love and holds a special place in our lives. A place to come and relax by the creek. Sit on the porch and rock in the evenings. Fire Pit available by advanced request down by the creek. We furnish the wood and build the fires. we are still farming so you may see tractors, chickens, turkeys or other animals. This is not a party place. Verizon Cell Service WIFI average speed

"mini": romantic tiny home/modern cabin + fire pit
"mini" is one of two private tiny houses on a 1.34 acre lot in a modest, quiet neighborhood 2 miles from marion's cute main st. tons of gorgeous scenery, hikes, bike trails, lakes, rivers, state parks, wineries, good eats, and other activities within easy reach to keep you hopping or just hang out & relax! mini is the perfect base camp to explore the many riches of the area and the bonus is that asheville is just a beautiful 40 min drive! mini knows love is love & welcomes all!

Cozy art bus near I-40, peaceful country views
Toasty warm with propane radiant heat! Nestled amongst the trees at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this home is clean and simple, with a lived-in charm that includes scratches and stains. - Ceiling is 5’ 11” - 6 min to I-40 and town of Old Fort (breweries, restaurants, stores) - 30 min to Asheville. 15 to Black Mtn or Marion - Queen bed, 8” foam - Full futon, firm - Heated shower (lasts about 5 min) - Flushing house toilet - WiFi, Smart TV - Host on-site - Easy check-out

Private ~ Cozy ~ Cool
A private little gem located in Spruce Pine NC. 2.5 mi off the Blue Ridge PKWY above the Grassy Creek Golf Club. 2.2 mi to Blue Ridge Regional Hospital. One hour to Asheville, Boone, Blowing Rock and Johnson City, TN, with everything you need for spending time in NW North Carolina. This studio style carriage house with full kitchen and bath, has care free parking and privacy through your old stone stairway. 5mi/Little Switzerland, 2.5mi/The Blue Ridge Pkwy

Boat House Cottage - Hiker’s retreat in Linville
Unplug and relax at our Boat House Cottage nestled near the Linville river at the foot of the Linville Gorge. This cozy cottage makes for a great home base for adventurous trips to Western NC. Easy access to hiking, biking, and paddling. A stocked kitchenette allows for making adventure snacks, or take the short drive to Fonta Flora Brewery. The king bed and comfy futon allow for post-adventure relaxing, outdoor fire pit available or cool off in the river.

Elevated Escape|Treehouse+Hot Tub+Hiking/Goats
⭐️ Brand New Treehouse suspended 16 ft high ⭐️Swinging Bridge ⭐️ Breathtaking Mountain View ⭐️Onsite half mile hike to Waterfall ⭐️Hot Tub on deck with View ⭐️Close to Asheville and Black Mountain ⭐️Hiking/Creek access on site ⭐️ 90 acres backed up to Pisgah Nat’l Forest ⭐️Small petting farm with goats, donkey on site ⭐️Marion recently voted #1 area to purchase vacation property by Travel & Leisure ⭐️ Black-out Shades on all windows and doors

Luxurious Secluded Romantic Treehouse with Hot Tub
***2020 #1 Airbnb Most Wish-listed property in North Carolina*** Take a short walk on well lit path to an oasis in the woods. A swinging bridge welcomes you to a quiet, cozy home in the trees, surrounded by native Laurel and abundant hardwoods. Listen to the birds while having your morning coffee on the deck or relax in the hot tub below. The home is located on 14 acres. Old Fort is 10 minutes to Black Mountain and 20 minutes to Asheville.

View, Outdoor Tub, Hiking Trls, 30minto Asheville
🍁 Suspended, Treehouse With Views 🍁 Hiking trails to a Waterfall 🍁 Fire-pit with Hammock Swings 🍁 Outdoor Kitchen Countertop with Blackstone 🍁 Outdoor Tub 🛁 - Will be CLOSED Mid Nov - March due to below freezing temps. 📍 5 mins to Old Fort, NC 📍 15 mins to Marion 📍 20 mins to Black Mountain 📍 30 mins to downtown Asheville 📍 25 mins to Blue Ridge Parkway 📍 45 mins to Mt. Mitchell (highest peak east of the Mississippi)

Creekfront Cabin, Linville Gorge, Lake James
Upper Creek Cabin is a private creekfront retreat tucked deep in the woods, bordering Pisgah National Forest at the base of Linville Gorge and just minutes to scenic Lake James. Fall asleep to the sound of rushing water, wake to filtered mountain light, explore the forest and soak up the stars. Secluded, romantic, and surrounded by nature. Dog-friendly with no pet fee — because every great escape is better shared. 🐾🌲

Tiny Creekside- A Couples Retreat
Discover a modern and eclectic couples retreat at Tiny Creekside. Unwind from the day to day grind and reconnect with nature in this 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom vacation rental tucked away in Western North Carolina. This is the perfect home base for all your WNC adventures. Quick access to lots of hiking and biking trails. Plenty of activities, restaurants and sights a short drive away. Dog friendly with no pet fee!

Taste of the Gorge - A True Log Cabin Experience
Cozy Eastern Hemlock log cabin minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Sits on the property line of 11,000+ acres of the Linville Gorge Wilderness. The perfect home base for all your gorge adventures. The Linville Gorge Wilderness begins just 50 feet out the front door. Grab your pack, make sure you have plenty of water, and hit the trails from the front yard. Stunning views of the gorge await!
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- Pisgah National Forest
- Beech Mountain Ski Resort
- Tweetsie Railroad
- Hawksnest Snow Tubing and Zipline
- Blue Ridge Parkway
- Appalachian Ski Mtn
- Sugar Ski & Country Club
- The North Carolina Arboretum
- Max Patch
- Grandfather Mountain
- River Arts District
- Chimney Rock State Park
- Lake Lure Beach and Water Park
- Land of Oz
- Lake James State Park
- Elk River Club
- Grandfather Mountain State Park
- Wolf Ridge Ski Resort
- Jump Off Rock
- Banner Elk Winery
- Mount Mitchell State Park
- Tryon International Equestrian Center
- Moses H. Cone Memorial Park
- Biltmore House
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