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Idle Hour minutes to Dupont State Forest or Pretty Place

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A living room with a fireplace, a ceiling fan, and a bookshelf.
A small, single-story house with a covered porch and a large windowed extension, surrounded by a forested area.
A covered porch with a brick wall, two wicker chairs, and a table.
A dining room with a large wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and large windows with curtains.
A hotel room with a bed, white pillows, a lamp on a side table, and a framed painting on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit
  • Porch or lanai

Explore the area

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Cedar Mountain, NC
  • Place, Caesars Head State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Caesars Head Mountain
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Connestee Falls Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4 / Play room

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Idle Hour minutes to Dupont State Forest or Pretty Place

Welcome to IdleHour! Your secluded place to relax with family & friends 5 min from Dupont State Forest, 12 min to the SC line and the Mountain Bridge Wilderness area (Caesar's Head state park), 15 min to Pretty Place Chapel, and 20 minutes to Brevard or Pisgah Forest. We're set well back from the road and surrounded on three sides by acres of undisturbed woods. With living room, separate play/tv room, amazing screened porch, and a wonderful fire pit area, you're sure to find your place to relax.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3148597vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Cedar Mountain

Located in Cedar Mountain, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Victoria Valley Vineyard and Sideways Farm & Brewery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pisgah National Forest and Caesars Head State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Silversteen Memorial Stadium or The Cliffs Valley Wellness Center. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Cedar Mountain, NC

What's nearby

  • Caesars Head State Park - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Caesars Head Mountain - 8 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Connestee Falls Park - 9 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Green River - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Fred W. Symmes Chapel - 12 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cedar Mountain Outpost - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Mountain Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪cedar mountain canteen bier garden - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mountain House At Caesars Head - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pancake Breakfast at the Black Forest - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Idle Hour minutes to Dupont State Forest or Pretty Place pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Idle Hour minutes to Dupont State Forest or Pretty Place?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Idle Hour minutes to Dupont State Forest or Pretty Place?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idle Hour minutes to Dupont State Forest or Pretty Place?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Idle Hour minutes to Dupont State Forest or Pretty Place located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Caesars Head State Park and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Cedar Rock. Caesars Head Mountain and Green River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to the many falls in the area! Comfortable beds and plenty of linens. Host was very communicative, and nice to have two hangout spaces and large dining table for meals and board games.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

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

Perfect stay

Great place, would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

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

Nice weekend

Convenient location for all we wanted. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandon N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was in a great location especially with having smaller children. It was also very clean and easily accessible. The host was also very patient and welcoming with the property. I would rent this estate again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

john d.

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

Camp excursion

Stayed here as a respite from doing sliding rock ahead of a camp drop off. Very nice place and host was very accessible.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

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

Trip to pretty place

Loved the house and property manager was excellent to work with. We will be back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

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

Great stay prepping for a wedding

We had a service at the Pretty Place chapel and this was the perfect location for us to relax and prepare for the wedding. House was great and we had a wonderful family dinner around a great kitchen table.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

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

Great Launching Point for DuPont State Forest

This is an older home right off the highway just outside of Cedar Mountain. These are basic lodgings for sure but it’s clean and communication and check-in are both ideal. I would certainly stay here again if I were in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2023
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay. For clarification for future guest, the house sits well off the road behind other homes that are closer to the road. Once your back to house, you can not see the road and are surrounded on 3 sides by woods.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

TYLER M.

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

Expectations met

Everything was clean and prepared for us. Easy to get to many trails and waterfalls from this location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JD B.

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

Great spot…

Host was great and very helpful with everything. Responded very quickly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

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

Cute & Comfortable

Really enjoyed this client old style house!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tracy o.

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

quick stay to see pretty place chapel

we stayed one night on our way to vacation. we wanted to see pretty place chapel in am. only a 15 min drive. place was great and we wish we could of stay longer to enjoy more of the property and surroundings. very cute place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jo H.

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

Cute home

We enjoyed our 1 night stay. It’s an older home that has been for the most part renovated. Everything was charming, but the kitchen needs some work done. It was enough for us for one night, but would have been inconvenient if we had stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melody M.

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

Close to Pretty Place

House was a little hard to find. Look for address on mailbox, don't mistake it for the neighbors house. It was clean and well appointed. Easy check-in. It seemd to be the closest place to Pretty Place, which is where we were going for a sunrise wedding, its about 15 minutes away. The whole area is well away from amenities, so bring your food as I didn't see many options for eating out. Overall it was a great choice for what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alicia R.

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

Great weekend get away

Apple picking is an annual event for my family and we wanted a place to relax and enjoy the remote mountains. This place did the trick - it was half way for my college kids as well as the ones still at home. Lovely house with a great fire pit! We had a nice fire roasted hot dogs and made smores. Only thing I would change is to have logs for the fire. We had to find someplace selling wood as the small pieces around were damp. Otherwise, awesome place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

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

Cozy

It is a cute remodeled home! I have no complaints about the property itself nor the process, however the neighbors property is kinda rundown with junk in the yard. No one ever bothered us, but it an eye sore when the two properties kinda run together. This did not affect our rating because it is a great little get away.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandi m.

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

Beautiful location

The drive up the mountain to this property was beautiful, with many scenic view accesses on the way. The home is tucked away near the woods and the surroundings were quiet. The home had everything if needed at first, such as toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, etc. I find that some listings say they offer these but they don't. The home was clean and even had some toys for our four-year-old to enjoy while there! We would definitely stay again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jennifer T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Ok for short stay

There were some updates that had been made but the house is very old. As soon as we walked in there is a very noticeable musty smell and every room we went in had cobwebs implying the cleaners did not do a thorough job. Overall it served its purpose which was just a place to sleep for a couple days as we were not there long or at all during the daytime. I would not recommend renting for a long stay but is adequate for a night or two.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2023
I'm sorry to hear that you found the house less than satisfactory. The house was built in the mid 50's and most features have been updated but the original kitchen cabinets remain (giving the mountain home charm) beyond that I'm not sure what the guest was surprised by. Please take a look at the picture for an accurate portrayal of what to expect. I am surprised by the reference to a musty smell as I stayed in the house immediately after this guest for multiple days and detected no smell. I wonder if maybe the changing season and fall leave smell of the wooded area simply was not familiar to this guest. This guest did stay during the start of fall and the house is located in the woods. Please note that while we've directed the pest control company to come back out, this is a season where spiders are looking for a winter home and are more difficult to control but we will work to remedy any problem. Please note all of my other reviews on this site and the other major booking site to see a more accurate portrayal of what to expect with this wonderful home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jonathan w.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026

About the host

Hosted by Mark Richmond

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We're a family of 6 that loves the mountains, mountain biking, hiking, great places to play in the water and a place to rest. We found all of that in this house and the surrounding parks and trail systems!

Why they chose this property

Secluded with great access to all of the places we love to play!

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