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Creekside Retreat at Bald Top Mountain

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The apartment is the lower level of the property.
The creek and waterfalls are right outside the door.
Floor plan
Property grounds
Trickling water flows over many of the rocks in the streams on the property.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy a spacious layout that gives everyone more room to relax.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Hendersonville, NC
  • Place, Justus Orchard
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Ridge Mall
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Creekside Retreat at Bald Top Mountain

This is a creekside 1st story retreat located at Bald Top Mountain with one bedroom (queen), a full bathroom, living room, and kitchen. Outside, there is a patio with 2 chairs, a couch, and table where you can sit and listen to the babbling brook and enjoy the views of the waterfalls, nature, and greenery. (The upper level of the property is a permanent rental.)

The property is private and rural, but conveniently located within 1/2 hour drive of Chimney Rock, Lake Lure, Asheville, the Biltmore, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville Airport, and the Pisgah National Forest. It's not a long drive off the main road, and doesn't require a 4 x 4; however, due to recent storms and traffic from utility & construction companies further up the mountain, the asphalt in a short area of the road is crumbling and rutted. You'll still be able to get up the road (the property manager drives a Toyota Corolla), but you'll need to drive VERY slowly there.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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 # 2455275vb
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

Hendersonville

Located in Hendersonville, this apartment is in the mountains. Shoppers can check out Biltmore Park Town Square, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Biltmore Estate and Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance. Justus Orchard and Team ECCO Ocean Center and Aquarium are also worth visiting. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Hendersonville, NC

What's nearby

  • Justus Orchard - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Blue Ridge Mall - 14 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Wolverine Paintball Park - 14 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards - 14 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Burntshirt Vineyards - 17 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cook Out - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Black Bear Coffee Co - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Creekside Retreat at Bald Top Mountain pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Creekside Retreat at Bald Top Mountain?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Creekside Retreat at Bald Top Mountain?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Creekside Retreat at Bald Top Mountain?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Creekside Retreat at Bald Top Mountain located?

Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Stone Angel and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Justus Orchard. Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards and Sawyer Springs Vineyard are also within 9 miles (15 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. 27 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property, Greatly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lida L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was easy. The place was clean. Peaceful scenery.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Grover Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean and comfortable. Great place to go and unwind.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy R.

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

Beautiful place to stay.

Everything was really nice. The little creek and all was very relaxing to sit beside on the porch. Lot's of trees and shade. Inside was clean and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Great!

Clean, comfy, and great location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun, 2022
Thanks for the 5 star review, Michelle. We're so glad you enjoyed it, and hope you come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juliana B.

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

A nice place in the woods, close to everything

We love our stay, the place was clean and a described The communication with the host was clear and easy. We'll stay again and recommend. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Gorgeous little oasis

We loved staying here especially hearing the sound of the little waterfall outside the door! Everything was clean & the location was perfect. My only wish was that the bed was a bit bigger, felt closer to a full than a queen.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha S.

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

Beautiful hideaway

This property was absolutely amazing, clean and in a great location! Its close enough to town, less than 20 minutes, but far enough away to enjoy the mountain life! There is a beautiful creek running through the back yard and a fire pit where we sat and enjoyed the tranquility! 10/10 recommend and we will be returning, thank you for the amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Peaceful

Close enough to town but far enough away to relax and unwind. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept, 2023
Thanks so much for the five star review! We are glad you enjoyed it and that you plan to return. We look forward to seeing you again!
Verified

8/10 Good

karim A.

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

Mountain retreat that feels like Home

Our experience was wonderful. Great location near many attractions and hikes. The road leading to the driveway is a little bumpy - drive slow if at night when pulling up the the property. Hosts were great and experience was wonderful. Feels like home. Perfect for a couple getaway where you get to enjoy nature and each other.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2021
Thanks, Karim. We love it for the reasons you gave and more. Thanks for bringing up that bumpy part in the road, too. I think I'll add it to the listing and welcome guide so people are aware of it. Thanks again for the great review, and we hope to see you again. Jeff & Kristy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Peaceful retreat

Just as described. Peaceful and quiet . Will come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

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

A quaint cabinesk place for two

My fiancé and I just wanted to get away from the city. We stayed 12 days. We built a fire in 2 of the 3 fire pits. We relaxed. It was so nice and clean and quiet.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan, 2022
Thanks for the 5 star review Danielle! We're so glad you enjoyed a relaxing getaway for such a special occasion. We enjoyed having you and would welcome you again any time! All the best!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan C.

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

Lovely Spot

The rooms were very clean and very nicely decorated with current art and new furniture. The bed was comfy, shower was great (even a bathroom heater) and each room was spacious. The porch was so nice because it looked out at the beautiful trees and walkways. The road to the home was a little rough but we could easily steer around the holes. I would definitely love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie N.

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

Quiet and full of nature

This small place is a gorgeous getaway from reality. Quiet and the front yard is literally a nature trail and creek. Kitchen is stocked with everything you need to cook. Bed is a little too firm for my liking but other than that plenty of storage for clothes. Overall very clean and cozy. I enjoyed my stay and would love to return
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SUSIE L.

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

truly a hidden gem!

a marvelous hideaway! this property has so many hidden spots in its landscaping that beg to be discovered, including trickling waterfalls. the interior is exactly as shown in the photos, quite comfortable, and extremely clean. we never saw yet heard the neighbor upstairs from time to time. not an issue as it was clearly in the property description. there are a handful of tv channels and solid internet connectivity when and if you'd like. all in all, this is a wonderful property and we will certainly rent the lower level again with pleasure!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Nov, 2021
Thank you for the great 5 star review, Susie. It is the beauty of the peaceful natural surroundings that we love so much, too. We would love to have you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marissa F.

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

Our mountain stay

This is a GORGEOUS stay! The view, the trails, and the creek right outside the door made such a cozy location. I have a few recommendations for future guests: rent/drive a STURDY car/suv/truck- this is quite literally up a mountain and in the woods, the last road up is missing chunks in the road, and our little sedan almost didn't make it, especially driving at night. Next, this is the right stay if you're planning on staying in and staying in the beautiful nature it provides. It's not exactly ideal if you're driving into town every day- count on a minimum of 20 mins (and more like 30-40) into civilization. We loved the place! The location wasn't ideal for our purpose of travel (wedding in Asheville) because of the driving, BUT it IS ideal for a backpacking, mountain loving, secluded woodsy person! We'd absolutely stay again. The host was always available whenever we needed her!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun, 2022
Hi Marissa, Thanks for the 5 star review. We love it for the beautiful views, trails, and creek as well! I'm sorry you felt your car was not going to make it up the hill. One of our cars is a 2004 Toyota Corolla, and though we have to drive carefully in that section of the road, we've never felt like it wasn't going to make it. That said, we do understand that different amounts of experience with hilly driving probably provide different perspectives. 8-) Thanks, and we’d love to have you again! Sara & Pete Property Managers
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mallory R.

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

Such a beautiful location!

An amazing property with such a clean and spacious bottom apartment. We loved our weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

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

Quick Trip

We did not spend much time on the property but really enjoyed looking out into the woods. Very clean and great for the two of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

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

Good clean property

Great stay and quaint property! About 30 mins from Asheville but pretty drive
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jacob S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice quiet and peaceful, private getaway

Everything was clean and very well keep what ever you needed was available
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne O.

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

Wedding weekend

We had a nice weekend stay. Property was as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

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

Weekend getaway

It was a wonderful place. Close enough to be able to do things but far enough away to enjoy the quiet and beautiful surroundings. The property manager was nice and helpful and everything was amazing. Definitely will revisit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Erika W.

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

Very cute and secluded

We wanted a getaway just us two and this was a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine B.

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

Paradise

Our stay was a pleasant experience in a home nestled in the woods with luxurious looking vegetation in our direct view. Short paths lead down into rhododendrons and other flowering bushes. The peace much appreciated after a superb time exploring along the Blue mountain parkway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

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

Lovely stay

Easy property to book and people to work with. A quaint but large space for our young family. We were all over Hendersonville and this is a great jump off point tucked in the orchards.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kristy Gablin

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The property is hosted by Jeff & Kristy Gablin and their daughter and son-in-law Pete & Sara Guillard live on site and manage the property. Jeff & Kristy recently purchased the property after realizing their now married daughter had become a mountain gal, was growing western NC roots, and a place to stay when visiting was a must. Pete and Sara love outdoor recreation and spend a lot of time rock climbing, fishing, paddle boarding, kayaking and more. Pete is a professional climbing guide and has been climbing the Appalachian region (with stints in other areas, as well) for more than 10 years. For more info, you can check out his website www.peteguillard.com. Together, they can talk western NC outdoor recreation for hours.

Why they chose this property

The property is ideal because it's secluded & peaceful yet it is centrally located to all that western NC has to offer. Despite the rural setting, it is within 1/2 hour drive of Asheville, the Pisgah National Forest, Lake Lure, Chimney Rock, Rumbling Bald, the Biltmore Estate, Blue Ridge Parkway, and all the outdoor recreation, breathtaking views, orchards, vineyards, and breweries that the area boasts.

What makes this property unique

The property sits next to a creek with waterfalls and is very peaceful. It's very relaxing to sit on the patio and listen while watching nature. Cross over the small bridges to explore walking paths, boulders, plants, flowers, and wildlife.

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English, Spanish
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