Location: Asheville, Smoky Mountains, North Carolina, USA (15 mi SE of Asheville; 20 min from airport/ WNC Ag center) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Den, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Cloud 9 Relaxation Home, for 2 or 8, welcomes you to relax on our mountain top amid 200 private acres in the southern Blue Ridge Mountains in Fairview, NC just 15 min. from downtown Asheville. Your "peace" of heaven! Did we mention QUIET?
November and December are great times to visit Christmas at Biltmore. The opulence of this Estate will WOW you. DISCOUNT BILTMORE TWO DAY TICKETS (FOR THE PRICE OF ONE) ARE AVAILABLE.
Or plan a January-March excursion for a 10% discount for your party up to 6. Greater discounts for last minute bookings if available. Mild winters let you see the layers of mountains in panoramic views from Cloud 9 Farm.
Need a cozier place? Heavenly Hideaway Cabin for two. Check "my other rentals."
Pet friendly both homes.
Can't beat this unique place anywhere on VRBO! Cloud 9 Farm is a conservation minded place where we are stewards of the land...tours of our "best management forestry practices" available. No traffic, no city lights, only the stars, crickets, and a rooster crowing to wake you. Sunrise view from kitchen window. Magical statues and rock work surprise you around every turn. And it's so close to Asheville.
WE work, YOU RELAX! We raise blueberries, chickens, cows and timber, with Cloud 9 overlooking it all. 15 minutes from the beautiful Biltmore Estate and 20 minutes from Chimney Rock.
* one level
* easy driveway
* mountain views from every room
* mountain craft furnishings
* wall of sliding glass doors opens up to a south-facing deck the full length of the house
* Watch the sunset or stargaze from your private hot tub on the deck, walk mountain trails on the property, use the mountain bikes to explore the valley farm, or enjoy a summer shower from the covered part of the deck.
Six people can gather comfortably on the main floor;(1 king,1 queen bed, one room with twin beds.) Another bedroom on the lower level and a queen-size pull-out in the den can accomodate more. Centrally heated and air conditioned. Cozy up to the fireplaces on cool fall/winter nights. Weather is mild year 'round, with sunlight always lighting and warming this southernly exposed home.
Explore wooded trails with destinations such as "Buzzard's Roost" and "Rhododendron Run." Swimming pond is available for cooling off or fishing. Stewardship of the land with managed forests, U-Pick berries, cows and chickens are our top priority which you will see first hand as we seek to preserve the unique features of the property.
Outside living at Cloud 9 in the mountains is an energy experience you won't forget. Begin your "RELAXATION ADVENTURE" now. Come!
Or HEAVENLY HIDEAWAY CABIN for TWO, "rustic luxury" not cutesy or decorated with clutter, just elegant for couples that want to be close to Asheville (15 minutes) but have the privacy of a quiet farm/woods setting. Pet friendly.
Privacy galore...a great couples get-away. Check it out at #118964 Hot tub, flat screen tv and all on one level.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Central air conditioning, but you'll rarely need it. We are in the cool Blue Ridge Mountains where you'll need a bed covering every night of the year.
- Washer: New, large capacity washer. All soaps provided. Located right off the kitchen near the back door.
- Dryer: New, large capacity dryer. All softener sheets provided. Right off the kitchen on the main floor.
- Linens Provided: Cotton sheets, no feathers in the pillows for those sensitive to allergies. Many sizes of pillows provided for your comfort choice. Towels, even "beach" towels for the hot tub. Robes in every room.
- Garage: Push button garage door opener provided for a 2 car garage.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: We have a wide, flat driveway and can run an extension cord to your RV.
- Gas Fireplace: 2 fireplaces with remote controls add to ambiance.
- Beds
- King Bed: King bed in the master bedroom. Soft cotton sheets. Pillows of different softness for you to choose.
- Queen Bed: Queen bed in the garden room. Soft cotton sheets. Pillows of different softness for you to choose.
- Twin/Single Bed: Twin beds in the Blueberry Room which can be pushed together to make one big bed. Twin beds are also in the downstairs Palm Room.
- Convertible Bed: In the den is a fold out Queen size couch.
- Crib: A crib is available with sheets and bumper guards.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Satellite TV, two of them each with separate receivers. The large 52 inch screen HD TV is in the den, viewable from the kitchen.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: We have the videos filmed in Asheville like "Dirty Dancing" and "The Last of the Mohicans." Also a variety of titles from PG Disney to Action-packed R.
- Video Games: Game Cube is located on the tv in the Palm Room.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Private Hot Tub: Not under a roof, but under the stars and the moon with a table next to it to set your drinks. You can walk right out of the Master Bedroom to it on the deck. Fits 4 comfortably. Even has underwater lights!
- Air Hockey
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Glass top stove. A top notch blender but also a retro blender built into the counter top when the house was built. No, this wasn't the set of the "Jetson's." You'll love the great sunrise view out the huge, over-the-sink kitchen window.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: We like to cook, too. Only the best stainless steel with copper bottoms for this glass top stove. Plenty of cookie sheets and baking pans, even for a turkey, with platter. Large mega grill outside also has all the utensils you need.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available: Or we can stock your pantry ready for you to start your vacation promptly.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: It's huge and sturdy. Even has a separate burner to cook on.
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: Available with the charcoal, just ask.
- Deck/Patio: Deck is the full length of the house AND a rock-stamped concrete, tear-drop shaped patio. It's a great place for entertaining in the summer.
- Gazebo: Newly opened ceremonial site in the woods with a cathedral arch. Good energy for a wedding, committment ceremony, prayer group. Other wedding spots: the deck of Cloud 9 or Peterson Pond where a large cleared flat place can hold a 20 x 40 tent.
- View/Location
- Mountain View: Long range view of layers of mountains with lights in the distance at night. Far away airplanes that look like UFOs circle for landing at Asheville Airport 22 miles away. Great sunsets with a southwest exposure. Hike to "Buzzard's Roost" for a different panoramic view.
- Communications
- Telephone: for local calls only
- Computer: DSL wireless router for your own laptop anywhere in the house on the deck or on this mountain top.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Yes, wireless, anywhere in the house or out on the deck with the view.
- Other Amenities
- One step in on flat ground, free use of the 200 private Cloud 9 acres for safe hiking on, so close to Asheville (10.77 miles) yet you are off a dirt road, Wireless DSL and desktop computer, Two Gas-log Fireplaces, Satellite large screen TV, Outdoor Hot Tub, Mountain Bikes, Fishing Poles, Local Telephone, unique chainsaw and rock sculptures sprinkled around the property for you to find!
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Extra fee of $50/dog but it's worth it to have your dog smell all his instincts will allow.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): Semi. We have a ramp to get in the house. Wheelchairs can fit anywhere in the house, even out on the deck, but the doors to the bathrooms are only 2 ft. wide. However, they can be maneuvered in. Tubs with showers. Stool available for the showers.
- Kid Friendly: Kids have a ball on the farm and can help gather eggs, feed the chickens, watch the cows being fed by sitting on the fence, fish in the pond, explore hiking trails, swim in the pond, ride bikes and swing on a tree swing.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: This is a family oriented home. Not for parties.
- Smoking Not Allowed: Out on the deck are ash trays.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Swimming
- Mountain Biking
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Most renters find Cloud 9 to be the perfect respite from touring the Biltmore estate and Chimney Rock because it's so close. Bird watching: pilliated woodpeckers, red tailed hawks, bluebirds, wild turkeys. Biking (best mountain biking trails in the country), Motorcycling (Deal's Gap is a day trip), Waterfalls, Blue Ridge Parkway, Mount Mitchell, North Carolina Arboretum, Biltmore Estate, Grove Park Inn, Grove Arcade, Chimney Rock, Lake Lure, Great Ethnic and independently owned Restaurants as well as chains. List of local food restaurants at the rental. Newly opened; a ceremonial site in the woods, good energy!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$250/nt Mon-Thurs
$300/night weekends
$1650/wk (up to 6 people. Over that, $25/individual one time charge)
3 Night Minimum for Holidays & October Leaf Season. Maid's Fee included.
$500 Refundable Security Deposit & 7.75% North Carolina State Sales Tax.
More guests? Rent Heavenly Hideaway Cabin, too.
Credit Cards. Personal Checks,Confirmation upon receipt of 50%
Discounts available for longer stays. Last minute discounts available
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Cloud 9-Mountain Views/Hot Tub, Biltmore Christmas Tickets
Year Purchased: 2004
Why the Owner Chose Asheville
I DIDN'T buy this property, it is my family home to share with you. I refurbished the mountain top Cloud 9 Relaxation Home for groups up to 8 and built Heavenly Hideaway, a cozy cabin, for couples, too. Both have hot tubs on an open deck under the stars. Just 8 miles from I-40, you can be at the Biltmore Estate, Grove Park Inn, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Chimney Rock, Lake Lure, and the waterfalls of Dupont State Forest in minutes. Quiet and private.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Asheville is just 15 minutes away for great day excursions, especially to the Biltmore Estate, but vacation renters find that they never really have to leave the farm because there is enough to do right here; hiking, enjoying the valley pond area, picking blueberries in July,or just sitting on the huge deck (or in the hot-tub)over-looking the mountains and relaxing. The layout of Cloud 9 is very outside friendly with sliding glass doors in every room to open and get that fresh mountain air. Views, views, views! Come see for yourself!
2 acres of Blueberries in June, July and the first part of August. Renters pick for free!
Quick and easy stop if you want to "cocoon" at Cloud 9 Farm.
Located in the valley farm 1/2 miles away, not close to the house at all, don't worry. Purchase honey in season from Cloud 9 's pollination helpers.
5 miles away but on your way back from Asheville. Great wine selection, too. CVS Drugstore is next to it.
Just 11 miles away, the Biltmore Estate is an unbelieveable private "castle" estate...a must-see.
Dress up and go to see this historic 1911 Inn/ 4 star resort, sit on the sunset veranda for a meal or grab a rocking chair in front of the huge fireplace with your favorite drink. Act like you own the
My favorite micro-brewery pub and movie place. Shiva IPA beer rocks!
A psychodelic restaurant. Pretend you're back in the 70s and order a delish Calzone or pizza surrounded by brightly painted polka-dotted mushrooms.
Southern food...and talk about a hoppin' place with live music on a Saturday Night...whoooooeeee!
go to romanticasheville.com to see a video of this unique amateur event. You can bring your percussion instrument to join in, or dance, or just watch the freaky people like I do!
Micro brewing at it's best. Have you tried the Highland Gaelic Ales made here?
In the quaint Biltmore village with lots of unique gift shops to spend the day browsing. New Morning Gallery and Corner Kitchen are my favorites. Try the creamed grits!
Great movie showing all the cool places on the Blue Ridge Parkway so you can decide where to go. Huge computer graphic on the wall lets you travel the whole length of the Parkway.
Mountain crafts and demonstrations. It's my favorite place to take out-of-towners.
An elevator right through the verical shaft of rock leads you through the gift shop, of course, the a short walk up to the top of the chimney, stacked rocks with a flag pole. Still a little scary even
Book the lake tour with dinner on the boat. Or go to the beach on the lake. Better yet, have your own private beach at Perterson Pond right on Cloud 9 Farm.
Full of unique, crafty shops (knitters: the yarn shop is superb) and eclectic eating cubby holes. a great place to be on a rainy day because it's an historic 1920 indoor shopping "mall" building compl
Owner's Map of Asheville
Janet here, your hostess, and conservation farmer/manager/owner (with lots of help)of one little valley of Fairview, North Carolina. Our sing along slogan is "Beds, Berries, Trees, Beef and Honey Bees" which says it all about what you can find on Cloud 9 Farm. These are my many interests and passions which I invite you to share with me as you step back in time for a visit to a simpler way of life on Cloud 9 Farm.
Property Photos
- Summer time fun in Peterson Pond! - Asheville, NC - North Carolina Lodging in the Blue Ridge Mountains
- The views from this deck will relax you at Cloud Nine. - Asheville, NC - North Carolina Lodging in the Blue Ridge Mountains
- Many different views, here's a winter panorama. - Asheville, NC - North Carolina Lodging in the Blue Ridge Mountains
- Outside patio at Cloud Nine
- Full size kitchen has all the amenities-even a sunrise mountain view!
- Spacious den attached to open kitchen on one side and open deck on other.
- Live in the mountain air through sliding glass doors to the deck.
- Master Bedroom leads out to an open hot tub deck.
- The queen bed "Garden Room" with a view of the mountains.
- The Blueberry Room, of course, you are on a U-Pick Blueberry Farm!
- All original tile work makes for a clean, efficient use of space.
- Under the stars with views of the mountains, too!
- Our new ceremonial area in the woods for your personal gathering or wedding.
- What we "grow" here...blueberries,honey and eggs.
- Our own Wild Turkey-henge crossing
- You're always greeted by the cows at the entrance to Cloud 9 Farm.
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Leslie and Paul Dagenbach ,
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Yes, Cloud 9 seems to attract nice people like you. Smiling with thanks!
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Carolyn Foti , Charleston, SC
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Oh,yes, sweet...a new HDTV. I hope the baby could sleep with the surround sound turned up like your husband likes it. LOL It was fun seeing your 2 year old's reaction to the chickens and cows. I think she liked the baby chicks the best...and roasting marshmallows by the fire. Hope to see you again soon.
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Alene Goolsby , Lillington, NC 27546
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Mike and Tracey , Charleston, SC
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NOTE FROM JANET:Glad you liked the golf challenge of Reems Creek Golfcourse in Weaverville. It's one of many incredible courses in WNC. Did you hear about the Tiger Woods course being developed right here in Fairview?
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We had such a wonderful time here with our friends who are moving away...one last trip together before they go...4 adults and 6 kids. Feeding the cows, chickens and gathering eggs are all memories we will treasure. The photo op on top of the bales of hay might just be our Christmas card! Thanks for making it all easy and comfortable. NOTE FROM JANET; You are two amazing families, so prepared for travel with kids, so quick to make it educational for them with the outdoor nature walks, and yet I couldn't even tell 10 of you had been here, you left Cloud 9 so neat. Thanks1
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We loved Cloud 9. Our stay here was completly made comfortable by your attention to detail. Everything was where we expected it to be. The views were fantastic and the kids had a blast. We hiked, we roasted hot dogs at the fire pit and were amazed by the fact that we saw wild turkeys. Thanks for the eggs.We are spoiled now. We would love to come back. PS Thanks a lot for teaching me about honey bees and exploring the hives. I did a science project on them. From Nick, age 12 NOTE FROM JANET: What fun you had to plan this trip with another family...childhood friends with kids the same age! Your late March visit gave you beautiful, sunny weather. I always have fun with having kids on the farm to explore the simple life. They enjoyed tagging along with me at "chore time;" gathering eggs, moving the cattle to another pasture, feeding them, feeding the fish in the pond...
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Thanks so much for your wonderful home. It took us back to our Arkansas roots-feeding chickens, the cattle, garden, etc. gone are the days like that for us but our daughter just loved the sight seeing with the short trip to Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Thanks for the delicious eggs for breakfast. Hope we get to come back again. NOTE FROM JANET; Your May visit had perfect weather for lots of deck sitting and excursions. People ask why we don't have a screened in porch on the deck and the answer is...it would obstruct the view, the feeling of being in the "Land-of-the-Sky" and we DON'T have bugs to bother you.
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It is surely Cloud 9 all and more than one might expect. My grandson's high school graduation was enhance with the natural beauty highlighted here. Thanks for letting us have the graduation party here with plenty of room for family and friends to spread out. I like the swings. Luke, 6 years old My favorite thing was the air-hockey table. Also, I didn't get in the hot-tub. I loved looking outside at the great view. Lindsey, age 9 NOTE FROM JANET; That's what Cloud 9 is best at, giving you and your families a place to join together. Looks like you saved a lot of money, too, by "catering" it yourselves. Cloud 9 kitchen is easy to use to cook for large groups.