White Squirrel Lodge - Family friendly, pond & stream, breezy porches & wildlife - Pisgah Forest

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Two extra eating stools with eating bar in Kitchen area.

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3 bedroomsSleeps 7200 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Check out the area

Pisgah Forest, NC

Brevard College10 min drive
DuPont State Forest11 min drive
Brevard Music Center13 min drive
Pickens, SC (LQK-Pickens County)69 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1, Master

1 Queen Bed

Family room super 9" futon

1 Double Futon

Large Loft overlooking Living room

2 Double Futons and 1 Queen Bed

Main Level

1 Single Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

White Squirrel Lodge - Family friendly, pond & stream, breezy porches & wildlife

Located in Hidden Valley off of Williamson Creek Rd in Pisgah Forest / Brevard, NC just 8 minutes from downtown Brevard, close to the Hospital and about the same distance to Pisgah National Forest and DuPont State Park. The Lodge is situated on a wooded corner lot with a pond on one side and a small stream on another. The lot backs up to a game trail and salt block where we regularly see deer, squirrels (white & grey), chipmunks, rabbits, fox and about every bird in the region.

New VRBO listing mid June, '20, privately managed for 8 years. Many of our guests look forward to returning annually and have visited here for years.

Although there’s lots to see and do in the area, some of our guests prefer to sit on the porch in the Sky chair, sip their favorite beverage read a book and watch the wildlife. It’s truly a very unique experience. Please read our reviews!

THIS IS NOT YOUR TYPICAL RENTAL, there are very few like it! Very clean with lots of special touches. Our outside fire pit is a great place to hear the running stream below. Summer or Winter it’s a quiet restful spot in the Forest. Do Not miss booking this adorable cabin as it is often booked a year in advance. The house is sunny, bright, breezy and well appointed with upscale furnishings, antiques and local art. While we've not had any security issues we do have outside driveway security cameras that are motion activated. These were installed because of the national increase in Porch Pirates stealing deliveries. These can be turned off at your request but are not viewed unless there is an issue.

Come for a visit, stay awhile, we promise you won’t be disappointed!

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Mark & Beverly

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Adult supervision required at all times

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please complete your lease questions, sign and email to mbheles2@gmail.com

Please no swimming or fishing allowed in the pond. No fireworks or combustibles, no campers, motor homes or weapons allowed.

Please call the local Brevard Fire Dept in advance of burning a fire in the fire pit for permission. Please do not throw trash in the fire pit.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pisgah Forest

Located in Pisgah Forest, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pisgah National Forest and Nantahala National Forest, while Transylvania Heritage Museum and Brevard Music Center are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Crystal Mountain Gem Mine and Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Pisgah Forest, NC

What's nearby

Crystal Mountain Gem Mine - 8 min drive
Brevard College - 10 min drive
DuPont State Forest - 11 min drive
Brevard Music Center - 13 min drive
Connestee Falls Park - 13 min drive

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 10 min drive
Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom - 11 min drive
Starbucks - 10 min drive
Dugan's Pub - 9 min drive
Cardinal Drive-In - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does White Squirrel Lodge - Family friendly, pond & stream, breezy porches & wildlife have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is White Squirrel Lodge - Family friendly, pond & stream, breezy porches & wildlife pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at White Squirrel Lodge - Family friendly, pond & stream, breezy porches & wildlife?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at White Squirrel Lodge - Family friendly, pond & stream, breezy porches & wildlife?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is White Squirrel Lodge - Family friendly, pond & stream, breezy porches & wildlife located?

This family-friendly Pisgah Forest holiday home is located on the riverfront, 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from French Broad River, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Crystal Mountain Gem Mine and Pisgah National Forest. DuPont State Forest and Transylvania Heritage Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

27 Oct 2023

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

Bike trail vacation

We loved the place and the location was perfect for being close to the bike trails. Fire pit and grill were used several times and we enjoyed seeing the deer and white squirrel s play in the mornings. Pleanty of room and very well thought out lighting and details around the house. Top notch accomodatiins in a great woodsy setting!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Billie B.

15 Oct 2023

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

Quality Family Time

We loved our second stay at this lovely home tucked away in the mountains.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

6 Aug 2023

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

Perfect home tucked away in a perfect spot!!

We enjoyed a long weekend at White Squirrel Lodge! This home was perfect for our stay. We were so close to downtown Brevard and Sliding rock! The wildlife is right out the front door and the white squirrels literally came right up on the porch while we were outside in rocking chairs! A quirky little raccoon visited us every night of our stay. We enjoyed cooking in the WELL STOCKED kitchen. The hosts were wonderful and quick to respond to our questions and needs. I highly recommend this spot. The multiple levels were accessible inside via spiral staircase (which the kiddos loved, I liked it too) as well as outside. It’s a quiet spot that makes you feel one with nature and off the beaten path, however, very close to anything you may need and some really cool attractions. The hosts also provide beach towels for swimming in the streams and creeks that are nearby! They thought of everything. I would love to return here with my family on our next mountain vacation!! Thank you for sharing your home!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

19 Jul 2023

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

Wonderful place to stay!

This was a great place to stay for me and my kids! The house had everything we needed and then some. If we had a question, we got an answer right away. We watched the deer and white squirrels, we’re right near town, and near all of the activities we had planned. We had an amazing time and will go back next time we’re in Brevard.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L., Chapin

13 Jul 2023

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

Weekend away with friends

Myself and two of my friends came for four nights. The home was clean and comfortable. Since I was the one sleeping upstairs, getting my suitcase up the spiral staircase was a challenge but I later decided I could have left it downstairs, since the bathroom was located there. The porch in this home is the best part. The first night corn was spread in a clearing to attract deer. We had five deer come to eat and discovered there are three white squirrel who live near the house. The next day we drove to the Brevard hardware store and purchased more corn and sunflower seeds. We spread them in the clearing in the woods everyday. We enjoyed watching deer, white and grey squirrels, chipmunks and birds. This was a very peaceful relaxing long weekend. We plan on returning and might even decide to bring our husbands with us next time. 😊

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mark & Beverly

COVID 19 - We are having the house fogged between guests with an EPA Approved “food grade” chemical called Diamond 1000. According to the EPA website and manufacturers label this chemical is a Corona virus killer.

Now a little about us - We are Mark & Beverly. Beverly, is a retired teacher and spends her time quilting and enjoying her grandchildren. Mark is a retired banker and businessman. He enjoys hiking and fishing. We both enjoy mountain life and great mountain music. All is found locally!

Why they chose this property

We purchased this property in 2010 as a part- time rental. It has everything we need and much more. Privacy, an abundance of both wild flowers and wildlife while being close to support services such as grocery, hardware, health & wellness providers. The cabin is very comfortable with multiple porches, lots of both sun and shade. The wildlife is amazing. We provide starter birdseed for three feeders and put corn on the hill behind the house to feed the deer. If you purchase sunflower bird seed and deer corn for the hill between the salt lick and tree you will continue to see wildlife daily. During the Summer we also have a Hummingbird feeder in full swing.

What makes this property unique

If you appreciate great music you might be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of Steve Martin or The Steep Canyon Rangers ( both live and play music in Brevard)

Brevard is a charming vibrant community with a rich mountain heritage. It has a Liberal Arts College and a 400 student International Music College. The world’s best music teachers come from all over to teach students here. Often performances are available to the public.

Brevard is such a special town with multiple festivals (7). Beautiful lush foliage with many wildflowers and mountain vistas most everywhere you look. The third oldest river in the world (no kidding) The French Broad is located here. A Must See - In Pisgah National Forest there’s a school ( The Cradle of Forestry) that was the beginning of forestry in the United States. Also a Fish Hatchery. Stop by the Visitor Center in the park and ask about “sliding rock”. The Pisgah Inn & restaurant is on the Blue Ridge Parkway towards Asheville. Almost always a waiting line as the food is great and the prices are reasonable. The glass walls offer diners panoramic sweeping vistas from far and wide.
Brevard downtown has no parking meters, great restaurants with reasonable prices and friendly helpful shopkeepers. It has one of the best hardware stores left in existence that has EVERYTHING you cannot find anywhere else.
Our neighborhood is secluded (in Hidden Valley) but very convenient to just about anywhere. Most everyone that visits seem to fall in love with the cabin and Brevard. We’re close to Asheville, Hendersonville the Blue Ridge Parkway and multiple state & national parks. Pack a picnic lunch and soak your toes in the Davidson River or take a dip at Sliding Rock. During the Fall apple season we recommend you visit Sky Top Apple Orchard just outside of Flat Rock. Take Crab Creek Rd for a beautiful drive.