Lodge on top of Round Knob overlooks the Mill Creek valley.
Location: Old Fort, Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina, USA (Near Asheville & Black Mountain, North Carolina)
Accommodations: Historic Lodge, 6 Bedrooms, 6 Baths (Sleeps 14-24)
Round Knob Lodge is great for family reunions, corporate retreats, church retreats, and history/train buffs. It was originally built in the 1930s and fully restored in 2002 to 2003. The building was beautifully constructed by the railroad out of stone, massive railroad steel bridge beams, and large railroad timbers. Included among the extensive stonework are five stone fireplaces.
This Lodge was a part of a destination landmark constructed by the railroad. Andrew’s Geyser - built in 1885 to mark the railroad gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains - is adjacent to the property shooting a powerful stream of water 80 feet into the air year round. Railroad tracks climb the mountains in almost a full circle around the lodge to gain elevation as they cross the scenic Black Mountain range. Passengers on steam trains which once ran on these tracks thought viewing the geyser was a highlight of their trip.
The 11 acre property boasts a beautiful pristine trout stream, a swimming pool, and a stocked two acre fishing lake complete with a swimming dock and bridge to a small island. Numerous and extensive hiking trails can be accessed either on or near the property. Views include Andrew’s Geyser, High Pinnacle Mountain, and Greybeard Mountain. The lodge itself has a pool table, dart board, ping pong, foosball, board games, and two satellite TVs.
This Non-Smoking Lodge has six bedrooms, six full baths, and sleeps 14 to 24+ people. It is furnished with antiques, railroad memorabilia, original paintings, and historical photographs. In addition to the large kitchen, there is a charcoal grill, gas grill, and a wood-fired 84" cooker for pig barbecues. There is one screened-in porch and two decks (one large and one small of each).
Vacation Rental Features
- Activities
- Hiking, Rock Climbing, Biking, Golf, Tennis, Miniature Golf, Fishing, Wildlife Viewing, Horseback Riding, Shopping, Restaurants, Museums, Sightseeing, Swimming. Round Knob Lodge is located atop an elevated knob in the Mill Creek Valley about 20 miles East of Asheville, near Old Fort & 10 minutes from Black Mountain. Western North Carolina is known for its outdoor recreation (such as hiking, fishing, tennis, golf, white water, & horseback riding) as well as bluegrass music & mountain dancing. There are numerous summer camps & Christian retreats in the area as well as Biltmore Estate & Grove Park Inn Country Club & Resort.
- Amenities
- Fireplace, Phone, Satellite TV, Full Kitchen, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Cooking Utensils provided, Washer & Dryer, Private Pool, Gas Grill (BBQ), Charcoal Grill (BBQ), No Smoking.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Nightly Rates .. $900/night Sunday-Thursday
$1200/night Friday-Saturday
Weekly Rates: 7-Day Stay .. $6200/week January thru June
7-Day Stay ..$7800/week July
7-Day Stay...$6800/week August
Holiday Vacation Stay - Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year $7800/week
2 night minimum stay at all times
$100 Cleaning Fee & 7% Sales Tax.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Lodge on top of Round Knob overlooks the Mill Creek valley. - Black Mountain/Old Fort, NC - North Carolina Vacation Rental - Historic Lodge near Asheville!
- Lodge common room: large stone fireplace with beautiful woodwork all around. - Black Mountain/Old Fort, NC - North Carolina Vacation Rental - Historic Lodge near Asheville!
- Beautiful View of the Blue Ridge Mountains as seen from RKL. - Black Mountain/Old Fort, NC - North Carolina Vacation Rental - Historic Lodge near Asheville!
- Mill Creek runs right through the property and offers excellent trout fishing.
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #22085
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