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Summer Haven - Your Adventure Retreat near Dupont and Pisgah National Forests

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Serene Mountain Setting
Romantic mountain cabin surrounded by nature
Mountain Laurel in bloom in May
Mountain Laurel in May
Firepit area (improved in 2021)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Cedar Mountain, NC
  • Caesars Head State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Connestee Falls Golf Club
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Fred W. Symmes Chapel
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area

About this property

Summer Haven - Your Adventure Retreat near Dupont and Pisgah National Forests

Your Perfect Outdoor Retreat in Western North Carolina (WNC)!

Looking for the ultimate basecamp for your outdoor adventures in WNC? Your search ends here! Nestled within a mile of the perimeter of DuPont State Forest, this charming home offers unparalleled access to nature's wonders.

Adventure at Your Doorstep

Imagine riding your bike to the trails, returning home for a leisurely lunch, then setting off to fish or float along a nearby river. Cap off your day with dinner in Cedar Mountain or Brevard, or simply unwind with a cookout and bonfire under the starry sky.

Convenient Dining Options

Located a short distance from the cabin, you'll find a variety of delights and supplies in the heart of Cedar Mountain. Whether you're craving a farm to table meal at the local cafe, a pint by the river at the Canteen, a tasting of local Moonshine and music, or need to pick up supplies at the outfitters store, it's all just a short stroll or ride away.

Secluded Serenity

Tucked away amidst the trees and mountain laurel, this home offers tranquility and privacy. Once accessible only to select family members, this private community now invites you to experience one of WNC's most beautiful and historic summer retreat locations.

Pet-Friendly Paradise

Bring along your furry companions (1 or 2 dogs allowed with prior approval) to share in the adventure! A fee of $100 is charged per dog and agreement to crate them when no one is home with them, ensuring their safety and your peace of mind. (Sorry, we don't allow cats due to allergies.)

Your Home Away From Home

With a maximum occupancy of four to five persons, this cozy cabin ensures your comfort while maintaining environmental sustainability. Please be mindful that our well and septic system necessitates adherence to this limit (not connected to public services). We have recently upgraded to Fiber Optic Cable based communication services for better internet, TV and phone options.

Interested? Reach out about booking. We can't wait to host your unforgettable WNC getaway!

Keywords: Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Cesar's Head, Pisgah, private, Faith Chapel, Stone's Lake, DuPont, DuPont State Forest, cabin, forest

Property manager

Melinda
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Games are stored in the buffet
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Events

No events allowed
Absolutely not!
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
1-2 dogs MAY be allowed with $100 fee per dog.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking on or in this property
Ask for my pet agreement if you are interested in bringing a dog or two. $100 fee per pet for up to a 7 night stay. Additional fee for longer stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Absolutely not!
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Cedar Mountain

Located in Cedar Mountain, this cabin is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Headwaters State Forest and Eva Russell Chandler Heritage Preserve, while Transylvania Heritage Museum and Brevard Music Center are cultural highlights. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cedar Mountain, NC

What's nearby

  • Caesars Head State Park - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Connestee Falls Park - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Connestee Falls Golf Club - 13 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Fred W. Symmes Chapel - 14 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Brevard College - 19 min drive - 18.3 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cedar Mountain CANTEEN Beer Garden - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cedar Mountain Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mountain House At Caesars Head - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pancake Breakfast at the Black Forest - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kay-K's - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Summer Haven - Your Adventure Retreat near Dupont and Pisgah National Forests pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Summer Haven - Your Adventure Retreat near Dupont and Pisgah National Forests?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summer Haven - Your Adventure Retreat near Dupont and Pisgah National Forests?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Summer Haven - Your Adventure Retreat near Dupont and Pisgah National Forests located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Caesars Head State Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Caesars Head Mountain and Green River. Lake Dense and High Falls are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 238 out of 254 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 254 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 254 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 254 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

maura c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great DuPont home base
Awesome, very clean and nicely decorated cabin located so close to DuPont State Park. Loved our time in the cabin after busy days mountain biking in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Beautiful House
The home was beautiful and check/ check out went smoothly. I felt the pictures of the outside area were quite deceiving as the yard was very small. Otherwise everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer Heaven ( yes, I know )
The cottage was everything and more of what we remembered from a stay 7 years ago. The owner was kind enough to insure we could manipulate the driveway, bringing in sand and shoveling some ice. So thoughtful. Thanks, Melinda for sharing and caring. We'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New Year’s Get Away
My husband, two college age sons and I spent 7 days at this beautiful cabin to ring in the New Year. The cabin is well stocked, clean, and very comfortable. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer Haven Christmas Getaway
We had a lovely stay. Convenient to Dupont Forest and Caesar's Head. The accomodations were perfect. Very clean and had all the conveniences of home. Check in very easy, communication with the host was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Amazing
Absolutely amazing property, the host was so king and informative, the property was immaculate, the area was very private and serene. 100% recommend this property to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Mountain Getaway
Comfortable stay in a clean, well located to DuPont Forest, with all the amenities needed. Great to relax and explore the local area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

robbin m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The most relaxing vacation ever
We all agree it was so peaceful we just didn't want to leave the porch. The house was beautifully decorated and well cared for and we thank you. Our biggest regret wea that we had to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location location
I believe we have stayed here four times now and we will be back again. Can’t beat the location for riding DuPont or Pisgah. Great food at cedar mtn cafe and away from all the humans in Brevard.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hiking Getaway for Seniors
This spot is the perfect location for a hiking getaway!! Perfect location, very quiet and secluded, very clean and accommodating. We definitely plan to be back. Melinda was very informative and helpful!! She gets a 10+ !!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great mountain getaway.
We enjoyed our time at your comfortable, well kept mountain cabin. Hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary Trip
My husband and I wanted a place close to Dupont National Forest to celebrate our 18th wedding anniversary. This was the perfect spot. Great location and so comfy & cozy. It was just us, so we closed off the other two bedrooms and just slept in the king room.The bed was amazing. After hiking and mountain biking all day, it was so comfortable, like sleeping at our own house. It was well stocked and very clean. We hope to bring our kids back and do another trip again soon. The owner was easy to reach and check in was easy. You do not have cell service, but having the land line to give out to our family worked great and WIFI was good enough so we could facetime out and still work a little from our laptops. It was a great location too. The Creekside Cafe just a few mins down the road was yummy for breakfast and dinner, and you are right across the street from the Dupont entrance. We will were able to hike and then go back home for lunch. We loved it! It was a much needed kid free weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would like to come again
Great place. 5 stars. FYI cell service very spotty. So enjoy being disconnected!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property
Beautiful, QUIET and perfect location! So quiet and peaceful to just sit and relax. Outdoorsy and want activity? 10 minutes away from several locations. Not too far from "city life" and shopping. House is immaculate with everything plus more.that you need. Will definitely want to come back! You won't go wrong here! Thanks for a lovely time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, quiet spot!
We loved the house and the surrounding neighborhood with the beautiful garden and Chapel next door. Sitting on the porches and enjoying the cool mountain air was so nice. House is clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. It is the perfect location for hiking in Dupont and Pisgah and exploring Cedar Mountain and Brevard. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
Very nice cabin We hope to return in the future
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Four adult family members
Great.Very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Experience!!
We wanted to be close to be DuPont State forest for the Mountain Bike trails, and this property was the perfect location for us. Summer Haven has everything you need, so peaceful and relaxing. An awesome place to get away from your hectic life. We would love to visit again:)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan-Carlos M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer haven delight
Clean, easy, perfect mountain getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fourth time
This was our fourth time staying at this property. We love the location and how well maintained the home is. It’s private but still close to plenty of activities and amenities. Looking forward to booking year number 5!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Mountain Get-Away
My husband & I visited Summer Haven for a second time a few weeks ago & once again we were not disappointed. We love everything about about the place! The location is perfect - a short drive to several parks with lots of outdoor things to see and do. It's also just a few miles from Brevard, a quaint little mountain town with lots of shopping & plenty of great restaurants. There are also several golf courses within short driving distance. While the cabin is located just off "the beaten path", it's very secluded with no road noise & is surrounded by beautiful trees that you see from every window. The wrap-around deck is the perfect place for morning coffee. I can can't say enough about inside the cabin itself: It is spotless, has nice appliances, well-stocked, comfortable, beautifully decorated, I could go on and on...... We LOVE Summer Haven & can't wait to go back!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountain Getaway
We enjoyed our stay at Summer Haven! The cabin was tucked away in beautiful Cedar Mountain. We loved that it was private, quaint, exceptionally clean, dog friendly, and stocked with everything we needed to cook dinners at home each night. The surrounding area is absolutely gorgeous with several state parks within a few minutes drive. We are already looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer Haven
This was our 2nd stay at Summer Haven and we enjoyed it even more! Very nice, clean, and great location. Great place to stay, relax, or explore the surrounding area. Melinda is great and makes sure to provide everything you need. Already looking at dates for next year. Bobby
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Melinda

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We love adventure and beautiful places. We have been passionate kayakers, mountain bikers, cyclists, fly fishermen and explorers of new places for most of our lives.

Why they chose this property

This location has a wonderful long history, a beautiful historic outdoor chapel is our closest neighbor and there are many wild places to explore within just a short drive. This is a paradise location where you can play outdoors year 'round.

What makes this property unique

This is such a quiet and peaceful spot. I love walking the dogs down the road to a little creek with a swimming hole just big enough for cooling them off. Being able to ride your bike from the home to go mountain biking or cycling for the day is amazing. And we couldn't ask for nicer neighbors!

Languages:

English

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