Location: Black Mountain, Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina, USA (12 Min to Downtown Black Mtn, 25 Min to Downtown Asheville) View Map
Accommodations: Log Home, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths (Sleeps 12)
Enjoy an enriching vacation at High Rock Haven, a private residence vacation home nestled high atop eight acres in Black Mountain, North Carolina. Enjoy magnificent views of Mount Mitchell, the Blue Ridge Mountains from your private retreat. Rustic elegance describes the features of this beautiful home � the perfect place for a family vacation.
No detail has been overlooked in the planning of the 2,700 plus square foot Four bedroom/three bath log home. Soaring ceilings with rough-hewn log construction. Rich tiles and hardwoods. A grand wood-burning fireplace centered in the spacious great room. Game room with pool table, video games, 42 inch plasma TV. Expansive deck with Hot tub and dramatic views of Mount Mitchell the highest peak in east of the Mississippi.
As beautiful as this home is, it's just a prelude to the many gifts outside your door. In each and every season, Western North Carolina offers some of the best vacation possibilities. Spring hiking, summer trout fishing, fall foliage, or winter skiing.
Known as The Front Porch of Western North Carolina, Black Mountain is cradled by mountains and surrounded with gorgeous views; located just 15 miles East of Asheville. The pace is slower here and you can almost hear the mountain spirit beckon you to linger. Black Mountain is a hub for Western North Carolina Arts and Crafts. Our town overflows with arts and crafts galleries, artist studios, specialty and antique shops, bookstores and furniture stores, where you can bring a piece of the mountains back home with you. Enjoy lunch in a charming restaurant or cafe, go biking, hiking or just sit awhile. Spend the afternoon at Lake Tomahawk with its walking path, swimming pool, tennis courts, golf and croquet.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: and Central Heating.
- Washer
- Dryer: Ironing board and iron provided.
- Linens Provided: (To include) towels, hair dryer, toilet paper, alarm clock, firewood, guides for activities and dining and local maps.
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed: In Master Bedroom.
- Queen Bed: In Main Floor Bedroom.
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : In First Ground Floor Bedrooms.
- Bunk Bed (3) : In Second Ground Floor Bedroom.
- Convertible Bed (2) : One Queen-Size in Greatroom, One Twin Size in Gameroom.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (5)
- DVD (2)
- VCR
- Video Library
- Video Games: Original Mrs. Packman Arcade.
- CD Player
- Jetted Tub in Bath: In Master Bedroom.
- Private Hot Tub: Seats Five.
- Pool Table
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: With toaster, coffee maker.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Mountain View: Grand view of Blue Ridge Mountains, Including Mount Mitchell.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Cell Phone: Verizon Wireless is the only cell phone service received in the home.
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- On Property Hiking, Bold Stream, Campfire Site.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Additional Deposit Required.
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Scenic drives, Antique Shopping, Waterfalls, Winery tours, Arboretum, Autumn foliage, Churches, Groceries, ATM/Bank, Fine Dining
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
SPRING 09 Mar 22 - Jun 21, 2009... $1,750 week/$280 night (3 night minimum)
SUMMER 09 Jun 22 - Sep 15, 2009... $1,895 week/$320 night (3 night minimum)
FALL 09 – Sep 16 - Oct 10, 2009... $1,750 week/$280 night (3 night minimum)
LEAF SEASON 09 – Oct 11 - Nov 7, 2009... $1,895 week/$320 night (3 night min)
FALL 09 (LATE) – Nov 8 - Dec 21, 2009... $1,750 week/$ 280 night (3 night min)
WINTER 09 – Dec 22 - Mar 21, 2010... $1,350 week/$225 night (3 night minimum)
THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS RENTS WEEKLY FOR $2,350
Cleaning fee is $125. 6.75% Taxes will be applied. $300 Security Deposit.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2008
Why the Owner Chose Black Mountain
Asheville and Black Mountain have something for everyone.
Property Photos
- Elegant Rustic Surroundings - Highrock Haven - Log Home 4BR/3BA - Blue Ridge Mountain Home
- Rock to sounds of nature - Blue Ridge Mountain Home
- Slip into a steaming hot tub after a long hike-view from the hot tub - Blue Ridge Mountain Home
- This is your view!!! Need we say more...
- A great place for family gatherings
- Feel at home in this tastfully decorated retreat
- Retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life in this grand master suite
- Bubble bath anyone?
- Kids will love this forest inspired bedroom - sleeps 3
- Rich aspen woods grace this Queen sized bed. You may never leave it ...
- High ceilings and satellite tv in every bedroom. Enjoy!
- Kids will love getting wet and looking for critters and colorful stones.
- Enjoy a star filled night and build a bonfire by the creek.
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Our mountain weekend was just perfect. We really enjoyed your lovely home and it was laid out just great for our family. It was our grand daughter's first Easter and we were able to get some great photos in the rocking chair downstairs. We enjoyed the hikes to the creek, the views, the swing – just everything. Thanks so much.
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Thank you so much for allowing us to call your house our home for a few days. This was the perfect getaway we had been looking forward to. We checked out hundreds of cabins bu were never quite satisfied, but when we say yours we knew it was perfect! The accommodations, views, location and overall feel of the cabin could not have been any better. Thanks for everything.
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Your house is lovely and had everything we needed. The boys (11 & 12) loved the bunk beds! For a few days we found the peace we were looking for.
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Wonderful house! Our boys loved exploring the property and reconnecting with nature. Thank you for sharing your lovely home.
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We rreally enjoyed our stay here at Highrock Haven. We will be back again in the spring with our children this time. You have a lovely home. Thank you for the wonderful time.
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Highrock Haven provided a true winter wonderland for our two families! We enjoyed the cold weather activiities and the warm cabin entertainment. Your hospitality went above and beyond – from our trip up the mountain in your 4X4, the cabin tour, help unloading to mule riding and sharing Jake!
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Our family had a wonderful long weekend in your mountaintop cabin. The cabin is lovely and the view breathtaking. Hiking and snowboarding, hot bubbing; all was great.
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We had a great time. Lots of snow. Your home is great. Thank you for sharing your paradise with us. Hopefully soon we will have our own and mabye be neighbors. What a great way to star the New Year! All the best.
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We celebrated Christmas week in your wonderful cabin. The is so fresh and relaxing here. We had a total of 7 people here and we were as comfortable as being at home! We had a white Christmas, which was more than we could have asked for! Thank you so much for allowing us to use your cabin and we would love to come back and use another one of your properties.
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We celebrated Christmas early in your cabin and had a wonderful time. This trip was our Christmas present to one and another and what a treat! Your home is very well appointed and had everything we needed.