Rustic Cabin In Asheville Forest-15 Minutes From Downtown AVL, yet worlds away!

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61424 sq ft

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Asheville, NC

Western North Carolina Nature Center
‪10 min drive‬
The Orange Peel
‪14 min drive‬
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
‪15 min drive‬
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Nestled in the gorgeously forested and desirable Buffalo Mountain, this charming, romantic hideaway is less than 15 minutes from exciting downtown Asheville. Perfect for families or couples looking to enjoy all the entertainment Asheville has to offer, or those just looking for some peace and solitude.

There are two decks, one of which has a 6-person hot tub and a delightful 180-degree view of the surrounding forest. It has rustic wood chairs and a covered two person swing, perfect for relaxing with a good book or bird watching. The second, accessible from a main floor bedroom, overlooks the side yard. The well-equipped galley kitchen has all the modern large appliances: dishwasher, microwave, electric stove/oven and the basics in dishes, small appliances (including a Keurig), cookware and spices. Two bedrooms one the main level-one has a double size log bed, the other a king size log bed. Upstairs loft bedroom has queen size log bed, small flat screen TV and a beautiful, wooded view. Only 100% cotton bedding Two full baths, one on each with luxurious comfort. Imagine relaxing in your loft bubble bath while gazing out at the surrounding forest! Loft reading nook with comfy papasan chair and your own library with an eclectic reading selection. TV room has leather sofa and loveseat and 42” flat screen with cable and dvd player. Or if you prefer an evening of unplugged entertainment, a closetful of board games provides an amusing alternative. Wood burning stove in great room will keep you warm on those chilly mountain evenings. Charcoal grill and picnic table on front terrace. Pet friendly (please, no cats), you can bring your dog (up to two for a $100 dog fee).

Lively, downtown Asheville is less than15 minutes away and has an abundance of shops and Art Galleries and its restaurants are world famous. On the northeast edge of Asheville, you're minutes from the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway with its many trail heads and spectacular views. Biltmore Village and Estate is a short 15 minute drive, and you’re less than 20 minutes from the gorgeous Craggy Gardens and charming Black Mountain. The Nature Center is 10 minutes away. Hiking, rafting and zip lining is in all directions.

This cabin is perfect for a romantic getaway or a relaxing, peaceful vacation away from the demands of city life.

Property manager

Stephanie Parker

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

When you leave please leave all bedding on the beds, start a load of towels and start the dishwasher. Thank you!

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Asheville

Asheville is home to this cabin. Biltmore Estate and Pisgah National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Western North Carolina Nature Center and Asheville's Fun Depot. Ready for a night out? Consider The Orange Peel and Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville.

Asheville, NC

What's nearby

Western North Carolina Nature Center - 10 min drive - 7.8 km
Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance - 13 min drive - 12.3 km
The Orange Peel - 14 min drive - 14.1 km
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 15 min drive - 14.1 km
Biltmore Estate - 26 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

‪Breakfast Shoppe - ‬11 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬9 min drive
‪Cracker Barrel - ‬13 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive
‪Outback Steakhouse - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Cabin In Asheville Forest-15 Minutes From Downtown AVL, yet worlds away! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rustic Cabin In Asheville Forest-15 Minutes From Downtown AVL, yet worlds away!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Where is Rustic Cabin In Asheville Forest-15 Minutes From Downtown AVL, yet worlds away! located?

Situated in Asheville, this cabin is 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Pisgah National Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of Western North Carolina Nature Center and Southern Highland Craft Guild Folk Art Center. Azalea Dog Park and Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

chris s.

23 Apr, 2015

Asheville vacation

Great stay in the cabin Very homey and comfortable Location was great for all of our activities Quiet setting for a good night's sleep Hot tub was a nice way to end the day!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Hillary F.

17 Mar, 2015

Nice cabin getaway

We really enjoyed our stay. Owners were very quick to respond when we needed something. Location to Asheville was very convenient, and the cabin had a cozy, homey feel. Great home!

8/10 Good

Sarah B.

21 Jun, 2018

Great rustic family cabin

Wonderful cabin in the woods outside Asheville. The owners were super nice and helpful. Only downside was it’s quite dark, but you’re in the middle of the woods, so I guess expected, and the water temperature is hard to control. Otherwise , the owners did everything to make us comfortable and the hot tub was great. Many great family memories during our stay there.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

19 Jun, 2016

Wonderful mountain retreat

What a wonderful week we spent in this spacious and comfy cabin. Everything we needed was there (even for our 4 legged friend), great WiFi connection and the welcome bottle of wine was a sweet surprise. The owners communication is amazing. Great location - short drives to all activities around Asheville like Lake Lure, Chimney Rock State Park, white water rafting, sliding rock and many more.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Melinda R.

13 Jul, 2014

Super Nice and Convenient Cabin!

My family enjoyed our recent stay at this wonderful cabin. We have 2 teenage children so the parents slept in the loft. Our daughter enjoyed the reading space in the loft and our son enjoyed having multiple places to sit and relax. Both enjoyed the hot tub. Everything we needed was provided and it was a memorable stay. The cabin was convenient to the Parkway, the Biltmore, and all the shopping that the boys could tolerate.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Doug O.

21 Aug, 2016

Highly recommended

Just returned from a week stay in Asheville. The cabin suited our stay perfectly. The large deck on the back porch was great for relaxing after enjoying one of the many hikes Asheville has to offer. Our dogs were welcome, which added to our enjoyment. The cabin has convenient access to Asheville. The owner was friendly and responded timely to any questions we had. Would definitely recommend to friends. Doug

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan V.

21 Oct, 2014

Delightful stay in the Mountains!!

Upon arrival to the Rustic Cabin along with my 5 other girlfriends, we felt immediately welcome in this magical place in the woods. Both decks became our hangout to enjoy the sounds, smell of the woods and many laughing moments. The beds were so comfortable and I really enjoyed the upstairs loft bedroom with reading nook with a wonderful selection of books. The inside of the house was clean, comfortable and very nicely decorated. We all look forward to coming back to stay. Thank you

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Deedie C., NC, USA

25 Nov, 2014

Just wonderful!

Me and 5 of my closest friends stayed here for 4 days and it was just wonderful! We needed something that was pet friendly as well as accommodated everyone. The drive is about 20 min to downtown which was very easy. The road to the cottage is a bit "curvey" so if you come in the winter and aren't use to driving in snowy conditions I would advise to use caution. The hot tub was great and very appropriate after walking around all day. The cabin was spacious and clean and the beds were super comfortable. We would definitely go back!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

9 Jul, 2015

Buffalo Trail Cabin

This was my family's first visit to Asheville and we had a wonderful time! We have 3 children (ages 6,7,9) and a small dog, and we loved this cabin. It was picturesque, clean, and so welcoming...the welcome note, candle, and bottle of wine were sweet, extra touches. The library is impressive and the cabin was nicely stocked with toilet paper, dish soap, etc. The owners were easy to contact and we felt very lucky to have been able to use their home for a week. The cabin is so centrally located to downtown, Biltmore, white water rafting, Blue Ridge Parkway, zip lining and more...we would love to stay again.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Virginia P.

5 Jul, 2014

Perfect Asheville Mountain Home!!!

My family and I recently had the great pleasure of staying at the DiBartolo's house in Riceville (perfect, easy location; 15 minutes from Asheville). When we arrived, not only did we find a beautifully situated house, the owners left us a bottle of Biltmore wine and a wonderful welcome note! My youngest daughter LOVED the loft bedroom and the other two were equally comfortable. There was great water pressure (which is important to the hubby), nice laundering facilities and a great kitchen. We all loved the hot tub out on the deck. It was lovely to sit out and look up to count the fireflies on our beautiful evenings there. I would highly recommend this rental! Great home, great owners!!!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jim N.

1 Oct, 2014

Excellent Vacation Retreat!!

We had a wonderful week stay at this beautiful home. It is spacious, comfortable, well maintained and is tastefully decorated. The house has all the amenities and the setting is absolutely gorgeous. We loved the decks and the spa was the perfect place to relax at the end of the day. Having a fenced in area for our dogs was a real bonus as was the dog park located 10-12 minutes away. The owners were very accommodating and helpful and we enjoyed the Biltmore Wine and nice card they left for us. We appreciated the Welcome Book about the house, restaurant information, things to do and instructions about the spa and fireplace. It's a short 15 minute drive to downtown Asheville and only 10 minutes to the Blue Ridge Highway, the location is perfect! We highly recommend this lovely home in the mountains and plan on returning next year. Thank-you Birgit and Tony!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gail Y., Minnesota

18 Jan, 2015

Cozy winter cabin close to Asheville

We stayed here for one week when it was very cold in NC, but the cabin was warm and cozy. We enjoyed a fire in the wood stove (plenty of firewood and fire-starter is provided) while sitting at the big table with our coffee looking out at the trees and mountains in the distance. The cabin is equipped with a landline phone, wifi, and a big tv with all the cable channels, so we felt very safe, entertained, and not lacking anything. We especially enjoyed the loft bedroom, which is like sleeping in a tree house with all the windows. The beds are comfortable with thick comforters, nice towels in the two baths, and it's very clean. We liked the big leather sofas for watching tv. It is convenient to shopping, groceries and good restaurants nearby, though it is not a difficult drive into Asheville. For nearby activities, we recommend the Folk Art Center, which is off the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Nature Center, which is a zoo with local wildlife. The owners are very nice and easy to deal with. We recommend this house for anyone visiting the Asheville area.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

18 Feb, 2015

Mountain Getaway

We stayed at this cabin over Presidents day/Valentines Day weekend. It was so comfortable and well-equipped. We thoroughly enjoyed the buckstove fireplace and the wood was furnished for us. We loved the windows and views! It snowed one night and we were fearful that the driveway would be iced over the next morning and we wouldn't be able to get out( since the driveway is very steep) but that didn't happen. The owners were so nice and accomodatiing. They allowed us to check in when we arrived(before checkin time) and left us a very welcoming note with a bottle of Biltmore wine. The yard was fenced in for our family pets. (Great!) We enjoyed the hot tub on the one night that the wind was not blowing and it was not snowing! This is definitely a place we would stay again when we visit Asheville again. Short drive to everything. Thanks again! Terry Harper Milledgeville GA

4/10 Poor

Tricia M.

13 Aug, 2018

Property is nice ... but,

DO NOT bring a motorcycle here, and if not in okay physical condition, this one may not be for you. The parking area has no level parts, the approach is crazy steep (wet when we arrived and lost traction going up to the very small parking zone). We are seasoned motorcycle riders, but not willing to accommodate the risk of approaching the parking, so lost a week of rent for having to go somewhere else. We informed the owner that a motorcycle on trailer would accompany us ... she did NOT inform us of the conditions we would encounter. If you consider this property for a stay ... ask a lot of questions.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C., Florida

12 Aug, 2015

The PERFECT Property! No reason to go gem mining, you've found it here!!!

When my husband and I decided to spend our vacation in Asheville, I did a huge amount of homework looking for the right property because we had a very poor experience once before with a rental not meeting the expectations set forth in the description. The photos in the listing looked beautiful, but we had a few questions. Within 30 minutes of submitting our questions, we had an answer from Birgit. The overall impression was a good one, so we booked. To say that we were pleased when we arrived would be an understatement. This property was everything we had hoped for and SO much more! The location is PRIME!!! Although you feel like you have your own little piece of the woods, you are in a gorgeous little neighborhood on Buffalo Mountain. You are 15 minutes to a main highway to take you anywhere you need to go, you are 15 minutes to downtown Asheville, 10 minutes from the Asheville Mall and the Whole Foods market and 20 minutes to the Biltmore Village. The cabin itself is beautiful, cozy and meticulously stocked and maintained. From the minute that we entered to find a lovely note and a bottle of chardonnay welcoming us for our stay, we knew that we had made the right decision. The cabin was decorated to make it feel warm and inviting in every room. From the chalkboard on the kitchen wall with a handwritten welcome note, to candles in every room for nighttime ambiance, to the firefly twinkle lights in the upstairs "treehouse" bedroom, there was nothing overlooked. The entertainment center in the living room is stocked with dozens of movies and provided us quite a few nights of good viewing, the hot tub on the porch is fantastic and immaculately clean; there is even a closet full of board games. My only suggestion would be to maybe think about adding a small wall mounted tv in the ground level bedroom with the king sized bed. There is a tv in the upstairs bedroom (which seems to be intended as the master, but there is only room for a queen sized bed here, so we stayed downstairs.) Beyond that though, there is not a single thing that I would do differently. This truly felt like our home away from home. We are already looking at our calendar to book for next year. Thank you Birgit for making this one of the most unforgettable vacations that we have ever taken!!!

10/10 Excellent

Jennette W.

13 Dec, 2021

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

Cozy cabin.

Lovely, cozy cabin. Conveniently close to downtown and yet far up in the woods. We all loved the experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Martha G.

8 May, 2021

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

Asheville cabin

Excellent location, good kitchen, prep and beds. Peaceful wooded neighborhood. Concern, downstairs bathroom plumbing backed up immediately and needs cleaning out. Trees on property need vines cut back at base, they are killing the trees which provide shade and privacy.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom O.

1 Apr, 2021

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

Great Home & Location

Wonderful home. Nice views, nice deck w/ hot tub. Well stocked spices, games, puzzles, towels, toiletries, cleaning supplies. Great getaway. Cheers☘️

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S., Shelby Township, MI

29 Mar, 2021

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

Great girls weekend trip

Stayed here with two friends for a girls weekend in Asheville. The cabin is wonderful and we really enjoyed our weekend. The cabin was even prettier than the pictures and was so peaceful. Would absolutely recommend this cabin fir a visit to Asheville.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

9 Nov, 2019

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

Girls weekend

Spent the weekend in the Asheville area and this house was a great location for all our travels. Plenty of room for the 4 of us and all the conveniences we needed. Emails with the owner were promptly answered and very friendly. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Wayne B.

4 Oct, 2019

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

Awesome Asheville!!

We had a party of 6 people and the property was spot on and in a very relaxing area. Quiet and a great deck to have morning coffee on. The only thing to consider is the driveway is very steep and if you have more than three cars parking could be difficult.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brad F.

30 Sept, 2019

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

Very cozy place to stay. And close enough to everything Asheville has to offer.

Stephanie made everything easy .

10/10 Excellent

carrie w.

12 Aug, 2019

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

great rustic cabin

Great location, wonderful space, beautiful views! It was uphill but all paved and accessible (this was summer, so no snow). We loved sitting on the deck for coffee or a glass of wine at night under the trees. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jon K., Butler,NJ

7 Aug, 2019

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

Cozy cabin in the woods just outside Asheville

Property was ready for us on arrival, AC and lights on and some tasty pastries. Everything was clean and comfortable. Communication with the owner was great. Highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S., Columbus, Ohio

6 Aug, 2019

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

Mountain Retreat

We loved this little cabin in the mountains! It worked perfectly for our group of 5 (2 couples and one baby). The location was great - remote enough to enjoy the tranquility of the mountains, but still only a 15-20 minute drive to all that Asheville has to offer. It was great coming home from a day of hiking or exploring the city to soak in the hot tub and enjoy the large deck. We had one minor issue with setting off the water sensors, but the host got back to me fairly quickly and it was an easy enough problem to resolve. All in all a great spot and we would happily stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019