10/10 Excellent
Caleb T.
9 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway, close to town!
Caleb T.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Entire home
Beautifully quiet country feel. Close to Mars Hill University + Bailey Mountain
Holiday home in Mars Hill with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71550 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Mars Hill, NC
- Place, Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre6 min drive
- Place, Upper Laurel Community Center Park13 min drive
- Place, Appalachian Trail Sams Gap Trailhead15 min drive
- Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)42 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
"master"
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Middle bedroom
1 Single Bed
Upstairs room
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
back bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
hall bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Beautifully quiet country feel. Close to Mars Hill University + Bailey Mountain
This Family Home Place is close to town AND surrounded by nature.
Fast reliable WiFi
2 miles- downtown Mars Hill/ University, grocery store, coffee shop, shopping, new wine bar, local ice cream shop.
25 min-Asheville
1/2 mile- Bailey Mnt Preserve hiking (must see)
15 min- Sams Gap on the Appalachian Trail
Get to Hatley Point (formerly Wolf Ridge Ski Resort) on beautiful back roads. (20 min to where you turn to go up)
10 min- snow tubing.
Safe Neighborhood
Superb for outside time on the patio, where you can see the sun set.
This historically-noted, rural neighborhood is wonderful for walks, biking and runs, w/ beautiful forest, streams & farms all around.
Fast reliable WiFi
2 miles- downtown Mars Hill/ University, grocery store, coffee shop, shopping, new wine bar, local ice cream shop.
25 min-Asheville
1/2 mile- Bailey Mnt Preserve hiking (must see)
15 min- Sams Gap on the Appalachian Trail
Get to Hatley Point (formerly Wolf Ridge Ski Resort) on beautiful back roads. (20 min to where you turn to go up)
10 min- snow tubing.
Safe Neighborhood
Superb for outside time on the patio, where you can see the sun set.
This historically-noted, rural neighborhood is wonderful for walks, biking and runs, w/ beautiful forest, streams & farms all around.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 1:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
No fence in the yard, steep areas outside.
Events
No events allowed
Unapproved extra guests not allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Up to 2 house broken, well behaved dogs per visit.
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking OUTSIDE only! Not near open windows/doors
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
Note from host: Unapproved extra guests not allowed
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Mars Hill
Located in Mars Hill, this holiday home is in the mountains. Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre and Dry Ridge Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Echoview Fiber Mill and Navitat Canopy Adventures. Dream Guitars and Flow are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and hiking.
Mars Hill, NC
What's nearby
- Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
- Upper Laurel Community Center Park - 13 min drive - 15.8 km
- Appalachian Trail Sams Gap Trailhead - 15 min drive - 22.4 km
- Sams Gap - 15 min drive - 22.8 km
- Hatley Pointe Ski Resort - 19 min drive - 24.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Starbucks - 8 min drive
- Taco Fiesta - 8 min drive
- Hickory Nut Gorge Craf - 7 min drive
- The Wagon Wheel - 8 min drive
- Smokin Joe Lasher - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Douglas D.
26 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Douglas D.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kylie Y.
23 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wish we could have stayed longer!
Kylie Y.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
30 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Feels like Granny’s house but with all the comforts of modern day living
Verified traveller
Stayed 29 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Kathryn N.
30 Mar 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint and quiet
Kathryn N.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
10/10 Excellent
Chris B.
16 Feb 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Chris B.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
About the host
Hosted by Lindsey
I am a Western North Carolina local. I purchased the property while working in the service industry and as a house cleaner for vacation rentals in the Asheville area. My intentions with the property are to provide a quality place for folks to enjoy the magic of Madison County and support my goal of becoming a professional native plant grower, land steward and gardener.
Why they chose this property
I dreamt of living in Madison County for 20 years, since I first moved to Asheville during high school. It was my get-away place. I fell in love with this house as soon as I saw it 10 years ago . The house has a history of being a family gathering place and a creative space. The quiet natural setting is perfect for my lifestyle as I love to trail run at Bailey Mountain and enjoy being away from traffic and city noise, surrounded by beautiful forest land.
What makes this property unique
Close enough to downtown Mars Hill to bike or walk, but still rural. Walking distance to excellent hiking with stunning views. The house has great natural light with pretty views and always feels nice to be in. The stars and moon are very visible outside on clear nights. The fireflies are amazing in the summertime, when they cover the mountains with a splendid light show each night. The sound of the stream across the street and tons of birdsongs help make the magical vibe of the neighborhood and property.
Languages:
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