995/Week Winter Special Extended Throughout 2013!
- Minimum stay:N/A
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Are you looking for a comfortable home surrounded by views of the mountains?
Would you like to find a place for friends and family to meet with lots of activities nearby?
Is a romantic get-a-way what you want?
Would you like WiFi for your laptop?
If your answer is 'Yes' to any of these questions, our Cold Mountain Retreat is your perfect choice.
YES, we are on THE Cold Mountain of book and movie fame!
Come enjoy the private, wooded setting and breathtaking views in a 6 year old home. Relax in the great room which offers long, unobstructed views of sunsets in the mountains through a 26-foot high wall of windows. Or settle on the deck and enjoy the same view in the fresh air. At 4300 feet above sea level, you may even find yourself looking down on clouds that hang among the mountain tops in the morning.
COMMENTS FROM OUR GUESTS:
'In our 48 years renting dozens of vacation places from Maine to SW Florida, we recall none that approached perfection to the degree that Cold Mountain Retreat has. In all respects, it is magnificent with a fantastic setting, amazing interior decorating and attention to every small detail...
The O'Connors, August 2010
'We have spent six wonderful weeks in this lovely and peaceful home on Cold Mountain. We love the Waynesville area. Some favorites are:
Summer Solstice on Waterrock Nob, Two full moons--so bright that we could see up the mountain from the bedroom window, Starry, starry nights; 64-74 degrees on the deck every morning; fireworks in Maggie Valley;swimming holes and waterfalls.....
The Hazens June-July 2011
'Once again we enjoyed being in your lovely, comfortable home. Dad fell in love with the butterfly bushes and the butterflies that arrived each morning. We loved kicking back on the deck, grilling meals, and exploring Waynesville. The Mast General Store is a favorite. Next year we plan to bring more of the gang. The Sullivans and Kennedys, September 2009.
'A cloud in our living room! We could look down on the clouds and one even came inside exciting our children. Staying in your home has been the highlight of our year. Thank you for all the thoughtful extras you have provided.' Smith's, June 2009.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
First Friday Evenings: Art after Dark in downtown Waynesville.
Cattalooche Ski Slopes and Tony's Tube World are still open.
HART plays: Mar. 23, 24, 25 'The Guys;' Apr. 6, 7, 8 'The Oxymorons-Improvisational Humor;' Apr. 27 - May 6 'Look Homeward Angel;' May 25-June 10 'The Marvelous Wonderettes.'
Downtown Waynesville:
Farmers Market Wed. and Sat. 8--1pm at HART parking lot; Fire and Ice Winter Mountain festival - January; Melange of the Mountains - April.
Asheville: Mar. 17 Asheville Symphony: Brahams; through Jan. 31 Tiffany Neustadt Collection at the Biltmore; Apr. 7 to May 20 Festival of Flowers at Biltmore.
DESCRIPTION OF OUR COLD MOUNTAIN RETREAT: The red front door entry entry welcomes guests at the ground level. Stairs lead up from the entry hall to the main floor of the chalet style home. There you will find the great room with fireplace, kitchen and dining, two bedrooms, a full bath with large shower, and laundry room. The expansive deck surrounds the great room and has additional entry stairs.
Upstairs is the master suite. The large bedroom has a king-size bed; 11-foot window seat (big enough for 2 children to sleep); sitting area, desk and views in three directions. Besides two mountainside views, there is a view through two interior windows over the great room and out to the mountain ranges in the distance. Truly spectacular. It feels like being in a tree house. The master bath has a double vanity, a separate shower and toilet, and a Jacuzzi tub.
The ground level recreation studio expands the house to 2600 square feet. The studio level has its own fireplace and a furnished galley kitchen. The third full bath with tub/shower completes an area that is flexible for living and sleeping making our retreat perfect for gatherings of families and friends.
Year round Cold Mountain offers a pleasant variety of weather with four beautiful seasons. Paved access to our property keeps it open year round.
Whether you stay on the mountain or venture to nearby activities, our Cold Mountain Retreat is a beautiful and convenient choice for you, your family and friends.
Keywords: Comfortable elegance with spectacular views
Property Type
- Chalet
- 2600 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Suitability
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12, Beds for 7-12
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 3
- Other (See Description)
Bathrooms
- 3.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- Bathroom 2
- Bathroom 3
Kitchen & Dining
- Child's Highchair
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Freezer
- Oven
- Pantry Items
- Dishwasher
- Ice Maker
Amenities
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Parking
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- Garage
- Parking Off Street
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- Television
- Books
- Game Room
- Games
- VCR
- Stereo
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Music Library
- Pool Table
- Video Library
- Video Game Console
Communications
- Internet
- Broadband Access
- Telephone
Pool & Spa
- Jacuzzi
- Jetted Tub
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
- Wood Deck
Theme
- Away From It All
- Tourist Attractions
Location & View
Activities
- Library
- Medical Services
- Mountaineering
- Paragliding
- Fly Fishing
- Sound/Bay Fishing
- Water Tubing
- Whitewater Rafting
- Golf Privileges Optional
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Skiing
- Golf
- Mountain Biking
- Hunting
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Mountain Climbing
- Rafting
- Freshwater Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting Small Game
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Basketball Court
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Massage Therapist
- ATM/Bank
- Hospital
- Groceries
- Museums
- Playground
- Recreation Center
- Theme Parks
- Churches
- Live Theater
- Restaurants
- Waterfalls
- Winery Tours
- Arboretum
- Autumn Foliage
- Botanical Garden
- Kayaking
- Caves
- Scenic Drives
- Sight Seeing
- Sledding
- Shopping
- Wildlife Viewing
- Antiquing
- Eco Tourism
- Bird Watching
- Walking
- Horseback Riding
- Gambling Casinos
- Fitness Center
- Forests
- Rock Climbing
Other Activities
Reviews
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Grandkids delight!
Grandkids delight!
- Guest Cajc
- Date of stay 12/26/12
- Review Submitted 01/05/13
This is our 3rd stay. My grandchildren and my husband and I love coming here. The spaciousness, the amenities, and location are ideal. The views from the living room and "grand" master bedroom are tranquil and breathtaking. This is truly a place where you feel comfortable and are able to relax. The grandkids went tubing in Maggie Valley. snowboarding in Cattaloochee, spent the the day at The Fun Depot in Asheville, played at the public park in Waynesville, and hiked around the property.The day we left my grandson asked, "Have you booked this house for next Christmas vacation?"You could say that sums up the fun to be had here!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, romantic getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers.
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Wonderful Home!
Wonderful Home!
- Guest Angela H.
- Date of stay 12/13/12
- Review Submitted 12/30/12
My family and I have stayed at this home twice now. Its location is perfect for all of the areas we like to visit when we're in the Smoky Mountains! Waynesville is a 10 minute drive and Asheville is 25-30 minutes away! We have stayed in multiple homes in the mountains and this Chalet is by far one of our favorites! I almost didn't write a review due to wanting to "keep the secret of this home to ourselves"! You won't go wrong staying in this home. The owners are GREAT to deal with!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, romantic getaway, pet owners, tourists without a car, families with young children, adventure seekers, girls getaway, people with disabilities.
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Folks from Florida
Folks from Florida
- Guest Amy D.
- Date of stay 10/21/12
- Review Submitted 12/05/12
If you like beautiful sunsets, wood burning fireplaces, a location close to many of the cities, wonderful views and all the amenities you need, you will love this house! We went at peak leaf season, but would go back and explore more in the summertime. So close to Waynesville and Asheville, our two favorite towns in North Carolina. I love wood burning fireplaces and this house has two! The owner's were also very helpful in providing us information. Great food close by, too!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, romantic getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers.
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Cold mountain stay
Cold mountain stay
- Guest Carebear
- Date of stay 07/02/12
- Review Submitted 07/16/12
We had a great time at cold mountain chalet. Very nice place with a very nice view! We had a great time!!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, romantic getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers.
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- Guest Ginny
- Date of stay 06/19/10
- Review Submitted 11/05/10
Yes, we stayed here for six wonderful weeks in this lovely and peaceful home on Cold Mountainl. We love the Waynesville area....Some of our favorites have been: Summer solstice on Waterrock Nob; two full moons--so bright that we could see up the mountain from the bedroom; 64-74 degrees on the deck in the mornings; picking berries with grandkids and making fresh cobbler; fireworks in Maggie Valley; squirrel nest at eye level; butterflies as large as small birds; a hummingbird who would come eye-to-eye on the deck many mornings; lunch at Pisgah in on the Blue Ridge Parkway; and so much more.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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- Guest Jim and Jan
- Date of stay 08/02/10
- Review Submitted 11/05/10
In our 48 years renting dozens of vacation places from Maine to SW Florida, we recall none that approached perfection to the degree that Cold Mountain Retreat has. In all respects, it is magnificent with a fantastic setting, amazing interior decorating and attention to every small detail. We couldn't have asked for more. Staying here has been a delight and we commend you both for your insights, creativity, and efforts.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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- Guest Patty and Michael
- Date of stay 08/22/09
- Review Submitted 06/21/10
Thank you, Barbara and Rob, for letting our family meet in your beautuful chalet. My father's favorite activity was watching the butterflies on your butterfly bushes. He is ready to buy one to take home to PA! You had eveything a multi-generational gathering needs to be fun. We loved our outings on US 276 to waterfalls and on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Strolling around Waynesville provided something for all of us to enjoy. We plan to be back next summer.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/3
Rates
Rates for ALL of 2013: $995/wk + 11% NC taxes for up to 4 people. 3 night minimum @ $648 + taxes for up to 4 people. Other rates for 4 or 5 nights. For each additional person more than 4: $45 per week, $30 per 3 days. Discounts for rentals of one month or longer. FREE CLEANING SERVICE ~~ FREE WiFi ~~ FREE LONG DISTANCE ~~ CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED. $250 refundable deposit to hold reservation ($500 for 2 weeks or more). Balance due 30 days prior to arrival. No cancellation refunds made within 30 days prior to arrival. Last minute reservations accepted. Minimum stay holiday weeks is 5 days.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Waynesville has an impressive indoor recreation center that includes a heated, olympic size pool, a childrens beach and swim area, a water slide, raquetall and basketball courts, walking/jogging path, aerobics and yoga classes and more. You can sign up for whatever length of time works for you including just one day.
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The National Park Service has repopulated elk in this section of the Smoky Mountain National Park. The best viewing time is at sunset. We like taking a picnic dinner to eat while watching the wild elk peruse the meadows. A pioneer village has been restored with houses, school, church and farm.
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- Nearest Airport: Asheville-Hendersonville at 35 Miles
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2006
About the owner: Rob Dulaney (behind the Elk antler) and Barbara Bishop are high school sweethearts who married 26 years later. Rob is a consulting engineer and Barbara is a marriage and family therapist, consultant, educator and retreat leader. Her practice, Soul Focus Resources, is in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. We enjoy our professions, and we also love spending time with our three grown children and four grandchildren. Traveling is on our list of pleasures. One of our goals is to hike in all the major national parks in the United States. In 2009 we explored the Grand Canyon. In 2010 we explored Mesa Verde. National Park in Colorodo. In Sept. 2010 we hiked in Scotland and England while exploring Celtic Christian sites. In May of 2011, Barbara spent two weeks on pilgrimage in Jordan and Israel. In May we will visit the Joshua Tree National Park in California. The Great Smoky Mountain National Park is our frequent hiking ground since it is so close to Cold Mountain Retreat.
Why the Owner Chose Waynesville:
After vacationing on Cold Mountain for more than a decade, we knew we loved repeat visits to the area. There is so much to do here that it is impossible to do it all. Rather than continuing to rent someone else's vacation home, we decided we wanted to build our own. Fortunately, some acerage was available for purchase. In 2005 and 2006 we built our Cold Mountain Retreat. It is truly our home in the mountains. Since we aren't here year round, we love sharing our home with others.
The Unique Benefits at this Chalet:
While in the mountains, try the adventures of zipline canopy tours, hot air ballooning or helicipter site-seeing as ways to see the mountains from above! Cold Mountain Retreat offers the best of quiet mountain life and the advantages of lovely small towns like Waynesville and Maggie Valley. For city advantages, Asheville is only a 25 to 30 minute drive. Parks, hiking trails and wilderness areas surround us. Much can be explored by car and the hiking is unequaled. In Waynesville there is the Haywood Regional Recreation Center that has indoor heated pools including a children's pool and slide area. In addition, there are raquetball & basketball courts, yoga classes, aerobic classes, indoor walking and jogging lanes, lcoker rooms, and much more for year round use.
Contact us
- Primary: (904) 285-5876
- Secondary: (904) 254-9909 (Florida, USA)
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Photos
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View from Deck, Great Room and Master Bedroom in Fall
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Rob relaxing in the great room during family Christmas gathering.
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Kitchen in Great Room Bar seats four and is great work area.
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Stairs from great room to master bedroom suite.
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Master Bedroom with 11' windowseat and adjoining Master Bath.
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Master bath with double vanities, jacussi and separate shower/toilet.
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Bedroom 3 on main floor with queen bed
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Drive up to Cold Mountain Retreat
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Looking back at Cold Mountain Retreat.
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Grandson playing in child friendly great room.
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Dining in the Great Room with access to deck,grill and outdoor eating
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Ground level recreation studio: couches (sleep 2) , bath, kitchen.
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Master bedroom sitting area. Desk on left.
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One of two bedrooms on main floor with twin beds and lots of storage.
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Winter snow greets Cold Mountain
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Sunset from the deck, great room and master bedroom.
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