Location: Old Fort, Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina, USA
Accommodations: House, 6 Bedrooms + Detached Unit, 5.5 Baths (Sleeps 16-34)
Keywords: Asheville rental home, mountain lodge, vacation rental, fly fishing lodge, girls getaway, outdoor wedding, retreat, reunion
Girls getaways, family vacations, fly-fishing parties, retreats, the perfect wedding...let our beautiful riverfront lodge with its spacious deck, covered gazebo and waterfront acreage provide the perfect venue for your next event! Where luxury and style meet the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Rivers Ridge Lodge is a custom built, 5,000 SF, 6 bedroom, 5.5 bath log home nestled into 3000+ feet of river frontage on 17 undeveloped acres. Sports enthusiasts, art lovers, explorers, shoppers, and those who want to just relax will all be smiling when you make us your year-round vacation destination.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Western North Carolina from the 5,000+ SF deck that wraps the Lodge on 3 sides and juts over the edge of the widest span in the river. Bask in the sun from a lounge chair or rocker, hike the trail, or fish for Trout, Small Mouth Bass, and Catfish onsite. Toast marshmallows over the fire pit or soak in the hot tub under the stars. The older kids can escape to one of 2 air-conditioned bunkhouses on the property, within sight of the Lodge, where they can sleep in bunks or hammocks or just hang out. They might not even think about the billiards, wireless Internet, large screen televisions and video game console, but we have them just in case.
The open gourmet kitchen/living room, with its 16 ft stone fireplace and antler chandelier, will warmly welcome your extended family, friends or colleagues and comfortably accommodate them. Sleep and relax in any of 3 Master Suites on the main level. Children or families will love staying together in any of the 3 bunk-rooms upstairs. We have also crafted ramps, a barrier free shower and widened doorways to make the main floor and deck of the Lodge wheelchair friendly so everyone is included. The Lodge will sleep 20+ and the exterior bunkhouses add space for 5-6 more.
Very private, yet only minutes away from Interstate 40 (Exit 75), Rivers Ridge Lodge is an ideal spot for year-round vacations and events. Popular day trips include: Pisgah National Forest, within minutes; Black Mountain, 10 mins; Blue Ridge Parkway, 12 min; Lake James, Lake Lure, and Chimney Rock, 30 mins; downtown Asheville's Biltmore Estate and Grove Park Inn, 25 min; Linville Caverns, 40 mins; Mount Mitchell, 50 mins; Sugar and Beech Mountain (skiing), 60-70 min. Access tons of information about favored locales, special events and interesting diversions by visiting our website's EXPLORE ASHEVILLE and EXPLORE WNC pages or our Facebook page. Rivers Ridge Lodge, we’ve tried to think of everything.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Central Air Conditioning
- Washer : Large capacity front load washer on lower level
- Dryer : Large capacity dryer on lower level
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Gravel parking on property. No hook-ups for water or electricity available currently.
- Gas Fireplace (3) : Aspen Suite, Great Room, lower level Theatre Room
- Beds
- King Bed (2) : Aspen Suite, Cherokee Suite
- Queen Bed (3) : Scuppernong Suite, Loblolly Room, Appaloosa Room
- Twin/Single Bed (8) : Tandem Bunk with 2 heavy-duty foam mattresses in Train Room, 2 heavy-duty foam mattresses in Appaloosa Room Loft, 4 Memory Foam Mattress pads may be used in any room.
- Bunk Bed (5) : Within Rivers Ridge Lodge: Double over Queen Bunk Bed in Appaloosa Room, Single over Single Bunk Bed in Loblolly Room. In detached bunkhouses: 1 Single over Double Bunk Bed in Arbor Knot Bunkhouse, 1 Single over Single Bunk Bed and 1 separate Single Bunk in Hornets' Nest Bunkhouse.
- Convertible Bed (2) : 2 Queen size sleep sofas (in Den and Cherokee Suite)
- Child Bed : Child's built-in bed in Loblolly Room
- Crib : I rolling crib may be placed in any room
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub : 4 person Hot Tub on deck
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : Large screen TV's
- DVD
- Video Game Console : XBox
- Video Games : Numerous XBox games onsite
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Pool Table
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator (2)
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available : Catered meals available upon request
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Gas grill outdoors on deck
- Deck/Patio : Seating on deck accommodates 38
- Balcony : front porch plus 5000+ square foot deck with seating to accommodates 38
- Gazebo : Covered gazebo located at corner of deck overlooking river
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details : River-front, river surrounds house on 3 sides. Enjoy a view of the river from every room in the house
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone (4) : 2 cordless phones, 2 standard phones
- Free Long Distance : To anywhere in the United States and Canada
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Guests must bring their own computer to connect with wireless Internet system provided
- Other Amenities
- Wireless high speed Internet available but no computer provided, 3 Gas Log Fireplaces, 4 oven AGA Storage Cookstove, 2 Refrigerators, Generator, Deck Dining Furniture for 24, plus 4 Chaise Lounge Chairs, 4 Rockers and Wagon Wheel Benches also on deck, Reading Library, Bumper Pool/Poker Table, Regulation Pool Table, Bar, space available for Conference/Meeting set up. Sorry, no smoking and no pets.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations) : Wheelchair Accessible on Main floor (Kitchen, Great Room, Scuppernong Suite. Narrow door into Den. Ground Floor Game/Theatre Room on one level but only accessible from exterior doors (lower driveway). No access to first floor Bunkrooms
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : 25 years
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Linville Cavern, Grandfather Mountain, Biltmore Estate, Asheville, Black Mountain, Chimney Rock, Lake Lure, Lake James, Sugar Mountain, Beech Mountain, Little Switzerland, Grove Park Inn & Spa
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Off Season (Oct-Apr excluding holiday & leaf) $5400/wk, $900 Sun-Th, $1100 Fri-Sa
Spring/Summer/Fall $5900/week, $1000 Sun-Th, $1300 Fri-Sa (with 2 night minimum)
Peak (July,Holidays, Leaf Season) $6900/wk $1400/night (with 3 night minimum)
Taxes and $250 Cleaning Fee added to rental.
We collect a fully refundable security deposit of $500
Event fee charged for special events based on size of group and scope of function
Please call for last minute specials!
Rates effective through Dec 2011
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2006
Property Photos
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- Luxurious Great Room with gas logs - Blue Ridge Mountains Vacation Rental
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- Perfect for any time of day... - Blue Ridge Mountains Vacation Rental
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- Dancing under a tent on the deck... - Blue Ridge Mountains Vacation Rental
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- Gourmet Kitchen with Aga cookstove
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- The Crooked Creek, a branch of the Catawba River
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- The Aspen King Suite
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- What fun we are having away from it all!
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- Warm, cozy and fun!
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- The Cherokee King Suite with queen sleeper sofa
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- It's lovely gathering on the deck...
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- The Loblolly Bunk Room
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- Fly fishing in the creek surrounding the property. Mmmmm...fresh Rainbow Trout!
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- The Scuppernong (wheelchair accessible) Suite
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- The Scuppernong Suite's accessible bathroom
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- Everyone loves the fire pit!
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- Pool or poker anyone?
Traveler Reviews (22)
The Perfect Place!
Guest: Blazing Trails Cowboy Church, Lincolnton, NC
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Date of Stay: 01/29/12
Review Submitted: 02/04/12
Thank you for providing a beautiful facility in which we really enjoyed and experienced the beauty of God's creation. It was the perfect place for our ladies' retreat, where we were refreshed, renewed and re-energized. May God bless and pour out his love upon all who walk thru these doors. Micah 6:8
Recommended for:
Thanksgiving 2011
Guest: 3 families from VA & GA
(Whispering Pines, NC)
Date of Stay: 11/27/11
Review Submitted: 11/28/11
This is a beautiful cabin. We had a great time. We hiked the property, enjoyed the fire pit, enjoyed cooking on the Aga and made great memories. We took lots of pictures to reflect back on in the future!
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Our Annual Couples Retreat
Guest: Jane & Jeff H and friends, SC
(Whispering Pines, NC)
Date of Stay: 11/13/11
Review Submitted: 11/21/11
What a beautiful place and what a wonderful time we had! The house was perfect and we loved the seclusion. The guys loved trying to catch trout in the river. The kitchen was great - loved the Aga. We did a lot of shopping and hiking - made the 2+ mile trek to the top of Mount Mitchell and took pictures in the snow! Our annual couples retreat gets better every year. We all agreed this was the best rental yet and we want to come back. Thanks for sharing your place with us.
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Our Ladies' Retreat
Guest: Bridgette C.
(Whispering Pines, NC)
Date of Stay: 11/03/11
Review Submitted: 11/07/11
Thank you so much for your hospitality. Everyone loved the house and are ready to return again soon! The property is amazing and so well taken care of. I wouldn't be surprised if several folks call to rent the house for other functions. No one wanted to leave it was so peaceful! I really appreciate all you did to make the weekend happen for us! I will call you as soon as we have our next date.
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The Perfect Setting for Our Wedding
Guest: Kate G.
(Whispering Pines, NC)
Date of Stay: 09/24/11
Review Submitted: 10/20/11
The lodge is awesome! It was the perfect setting for our wedding; I will never forget it. I loved the setting - the creek, deck, fire pit...quiet! I cannot wait to come back! We had the ceremony under the gazebo, the reception out by the grill closest to the kitchen. It began to rain and everyone moved inside, sat on the porch or in the living room. It was utterly sublime.
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Our Wedding Week
Guest: Charlie G
(Whispering Pines, NC)
Date of Stay: 09/24/11
Review Submitted: 10/20/11
What can I say, "We had an amazing time!" After a year of planning and researching the Internet, my fiancée and I were excited to come up to this ridge to be married. Family and friends from all over the country joined us here for our special day. Having over 40 guests of all ages and interests, we can confidently say, this was the perfect setting for our wedding. The pool room, hot tub, and 2 TV's were perfect for the rainy days. When we weren't indoors, the fire pit, deck and the creek were amazing for relaxing and exploring. My wife and I now have a place we can celebrate anniversaries to come!! Thank you!!
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"Our Families Rock" Vacation
Guest: The IU Crew
(Whispering Pines, NC)
Date of Stay: 07/30/11
Review Submitted: 10/16/11
We truly enjoyed our stay. Kids loved fishing and skimming rocks in the river. S'mores by the fire pit were great! The house is perfect, especially the Aga! Our dinners were delicious. The seclusion was exactly what we were looking for on our 7th Annual "Our Families Rock" Vacation! Happy vacationing!
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Remote Getaway is Top Notch
Guest: Kim
(Georgia)
Date of Stay: 03/03/11
Review Submitted: 03/26/11
I really loved the warm feel of the house. The décor at was both classy and rustic. Every room was welcoming. We had plenty of places to go in the house for privacy and there were also living spaces large enough for our entire group to socialize. The kitchen area was an excellent gathering place. We had fun sharing food and stories there. I think that this lodge would be an excellent place for a family reunion or getaway for a large group. My bed was very comfortable. Usually in such a large house, I would feel cold. Not there. It was very warm all over the house and did not feel drafty at all. I think it's due to the large oven from Europe. The lodge is secluded and at the same time, conveniently located near Asheville. That's where I spent most of my vacation. My only regret about my stay is that I did not get to hike to the nearby waterfall due to the rain. Thanks for a great stay!
Owner response:We love the warmth of the Aga in the winter also. This amazing stove was invented in Sweden by a Nobel Prize-winning physicist and is most popular in cold, damp climates throughout the world. In fact, In the year 2000, the BBC chose the Aga stove as one of the top 3 design icons of the 20th Century. The Aga took the number three spot after the Coca-Cola® contour bottle and the VW™ Bug! We hope you noticed that we also have an electric convection range in our kitchen. We installed this new appliance in 2011 so that we can turn the Aga off during the warmer summer months when we all want to escape the heat. Sorry the rain kept you from hiking the beautiful local waterfalls. It's great fun to have three waterfalls just minutes from the lodge; they are a magnificent experience on a lovely day!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.
Guest: Shades Mountain Independent College Ministry, AL
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Date of Stay: 03/20/11
Review Submitted: 03/23/11
Thank you so much for renting this wonderful cabin to our group! We had a great time...we enjoyed the deck, the river, we made a bonfire, watched movies, played games...such a great spring break retreat!
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Amazing Retreat Site
Guest: Retreat Planner
(White)
Date of Stay: 10/15/10
Review Submitted: 01/03/11
Rarely does a location exceed its recommendations. Rivers Ridge did just that. Breathtaking location perched on a rock overlooking the river. The luxurious accommodations. The wrap around deck. The fire pit by the riverside. The privacy. God blessed our retreat on so many levels. The Bar BQ that was catered in was beyond belief. Fabulous & reasonable. A place to get away and just be. The 19 men who attended already want it reserved for next year!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway.
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