Covered Deck + Firepit | Black Mountain Retreat | Sweetgum by AvantStay

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A covered outdoor deck with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and string lights.
A two-story house with a wooden deck and large windows.
A wooden deck with a swing, surrounded by greenery and a stone pathway.
A room with a foosball table, wicker chairs, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with blinds.
A spacious living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Foosball onsite
    A rare find — the foosball table is waiting for you.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Tomahawk

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Black Mountain, NC
  • Place, Lake Tomahawk
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Black Mountain Golf Club
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Black Mountain Center for the Arts
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Twin Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Ensuite Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Black Mountain

Located in Black Mountain, this vacation home is in the city center and in the mountains. White Horse Black Mountain and Black Mountain Center for the Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Merry Wine Market and Ten Thousand Villages. Holden Visual Arts Center and Old Fort Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Map
Black Mountain, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Tomahawk - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Black Mountain Golf Club - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Black Mountain Center for the Arts - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Swannanoa Valley Museum - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • White Horse Black Mountain - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Recess Coffee and Baked Goods - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ole's Guacamoles - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dripolator Coffeehouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lookout Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Covered Deck + Firepit | Black Mountain Retreat | Sweetgum by AvantStay pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Covered Deck + Firepit | Black Mountain Retreat | Sweetgum by AvantStay?

As of Nov 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Covered Deck + Firepit | Black Mountain Retreat | Sweetgum by AvantStay on Dec 1, 2026 start from $339, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Covered Deck + Firepit | Black Mountain Retreat | Sweetgum by AvantStay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Covered Deck + Firepit | Black Mountain Retreat | Sweetgum by AvantStay?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Covered Deck + Firepit | Black Mountain Retreat | Sweetgum by AvantStay located?

Located in the heart of Black Mountain, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Tomahawk and Black Mountain Golf Club. White Horse Black Mountain and Black Mountain Center for the Arts are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Black Mountain is a wonderful town to visit. The house was clean and inviting and the bed was comfortable. The star of the show is the covered deck that has a wonderful Mountain View !
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Covered Deck + Firepit | Black Mountain Retreat | Sweetgum by AvantStay on Nov 5, 2026
A covered deck earning star of the show billing with Black Mountain views, that's the headliner we love! We'd be delighted to welcome you back for an encore!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for 4 senior ladies to play Mahjong and visit. We loved the porch. All the beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 28, 2026
What a delightful way to spend time together, and we're so glad the home was the perfect setting for your Mahjong getaway. It's wonderful to hear you loved the porch and that everyone slept comfortably. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We would love to welcome you and the ladies back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thx
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 7, 2026
Thank you for staying with us at Tudor Way - Sweetgum. We’re glad to know you had a great stay and appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We’d love to host you again anytime. - The AvantStay Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean rooms, great recommendations on check in as well as having everything needed at the house.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 5, 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! We're delighted to hear the home was clean, well-stocked, and that our check-in recommendations helped enhance your stay. It's always our goal to make sure guests have everything they need right at their fingertips. We'd love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweetgum was perfect for girls trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 25, 2026
Thank you for your feedback! We’re thrilled to hear Sweetgum was the perfect spot for your girls’ trip. We’d love to host you all again for another getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, quiet, and close to town. Host is wonderful with special attention to details. Stocked well with all the items you would need. Even had cards, board games, and books for kids. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 27, 2026
Wonderful to hear the home struck that perfect balance of peaceful and convenient! It means a lot that the little touches — from the stocked essentials to the games and books — added to your stay. Thank you for the kind recommendation, and we'd love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the spacious kitchen and living room area. Bedroom above the main floor bedroom was rather noisy. We could hear every footstep; that was the only drawback. Good location. Close to town and all the amazing places to eat.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 24, 2026
So glad the spacious kitchen and living area gave everyone room to gather, and that the location put you close to town and all those great spots to eat! Thanks for flagging the noise from the upstairs bedroom too; we've shared that with our team to look into. We appreciate the honest feedback, and we'd love to welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was fantastic! We had a great time. Location and house were perfect for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 27, 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We’re thrilled you had a great time and that both the location and house were perfect for your stay. We’d love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great home that made the trip even more enjoyable! The staff went above and beyond in communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 1, 2026
Thank you for the kind words—we’re so glad the home helped make your trip even more enjoyable! It’s especially great to hear our team’s communication stood out. We truly appreciate that and would love to host you again anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home. Incredible amenities, especially in the kitchen. So many pots/pans/utensils, everything you need to cook and more. Great supply of towels and linens, and the pack n play was fantastic for our little one. Tough parking, but manageable!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 12, 2026
Thank you for the kind review! We're so glad the home felt lovely and that the well-equipped kitchen, ample linens, and pack n play made things easier — especially with a little one in tow. We appreciate your note on parking as well; that feedback has been taken on board. We would love to welcome you and your family back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, great area, lots of fun. Highly recommend the house and the area
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 25, 2025
Thanks so much, Clayton! We're happy to hear you had a great time and enjoyed both the house and the area. We appreciate the recommendation and would love to have you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I highly recommend this property for rental. I rented Sweetgum with my long time college friends for our 60th BDay get-together. The house was perfect and the sweet little town center of Black Mountain was a short 5 minute drive. The 4 bedrooms with many bed options was wonderful. The house was super clean, the porch was perfect for coffee in the morning, the dining room table served us well for dinners and our fun game nights. The living room was great too.Of course, one of the most important things about renting with AvantStay was that the communication was excellent. The check-in & checkout instructions were clear and whenever I had a question, I got an immediate response. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 25, 2026
A 60th birthday with longtime college friends sounds like exactly the kind of trip Sweetgum was made for — happy belated, and thank you for such a thoughtful review! We're so glad the four bedrooms gave everyone room to settle in, and it's wonderful to picture morning coffee on the porch and game nights around the dining table. Black Mountain's town center really is a treat to have just up the road. Thank you also for the kind words about our communication — knowing check-in was smooth and questions got answered quickly means a lot to our team. We'd love to welcome you and your friends back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time staying at this house. The house was very clean and very well maintained. We loved being able to bring our dogs, and the porch was amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 28, 2025
We’re so glad you had a great time! It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the porch and that your pups felt at home, too. Thank you for sharing your experience!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
there was no mountain view, but that was not expected. Clean and neat, kitchen well equipped. great pied a terre for a mountain vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 9, 2026
Thank you for your review! We’re glad to hear you found the home clean, well-equipped, and a great base for your mountain getaway. We appreciate you choosing to stay with us and would be happy to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a fantastic retreat. Everything was spotless and exactly as described. The host was very quick to respond to texts and made everything enjoyable and stress free. We had plenty of room to spread out. The screened deck was great for enjoying the beautiful views and relaxing around the fire pit. I would highly recommend this location. It was as comfortable as staying in my own home!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 9, 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a relaxing and comfortable stay and that everything met your expectations. It’s great to know you enjoyed the space, the screened deck, and those beautiful views—perfect for unwinding by the fire pit. We truly appreciate your kind words about our team as well. We’d love to host you again anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean house, nicks in the wall from trash can, showers were a bit dirty (brown grout). Loved the outdoor space and views
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 10, 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the outdoor space and the views—they really are a highlight of the home. We appreciate you pointing out the wall marks and the grout in the showers, and we’ll be sure to share this with our team so it can be addressed. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

This house was perfect for my group of 6. Easy to communicate with the host and the location was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 26, 2025
Thank you, Will! We're so glad the house was a great fit for your group and that you found the location and communication convenient. We'd love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything went with the house, it was clean and spacious and matched the pictures.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 7, 2026
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad the house met your expectations and that you found it clean, spacious, and true to the pictures.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay!

Place was beautiful and perfect for our friends Christmas getaway. The nicest place I have ever stayed in! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 14, 2024
Thank you for your glowing review, Justin! We're thrilled to hear that you found our place beautiful and perfect for your Christmas getaway with friends. It's an honor to be considered the nicest place you've ever stayed in. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Loved this house. The best part was the screened in porch and the grill!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 18, 2025
Thank you, John! We're so glad you loved the house and enjoyed the screened-in porch and grill. We'd love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and comfortable stay

We enjoyed our stay in Black Mountain! Conveniently located near downtown this home is neat, clean, spacious and perfect for a group of friends to hang out and hang enjoy a long weekend in the mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 1, 2024
Hi James, we're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay in Black Mountain! It's fantastic that you found our home conveniently located near downtown and that it provided a comfortable and spacious retreat for you and your friends. Thank you for choosing our property for your mountain getaway, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Top notch!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice

The house was nice, had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 14, 2025
Thanks for the great review, Jeannie! We're glad the house had everything you needed, and we'd love to have you stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family fun

House was very nice and had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 29, 2024
Thank you, Paul, for your kind words! We're so glad to hear that the house had everything you needed. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property with great views

Nice property with great views nears downtown black mountain
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 20, 2025
Thank you for your review, David! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the property and the great views near downtown Black Mountain. We hope to welcome you back for another stay soon!
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