10/10 Excellent
Austin H.
14 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
Austin H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Entire home
Leaf peeping views-minutes to downtown-stargazing-25 minutes to Asheville
Holiday home in Old Fort with private pool and kitchen
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7700 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Old Fort, NC
- Place, Mountain Gateway Museum6 min drive
- Place, Old Fort Railroad Museum6 min drive
- Place, Arrowhead Monument6 min drive
- Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)42 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed
Living Room 1
1 Queen Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Leaf peeping views-minutes to downtown-stargazing-25 minutes to Asheville
Escape to our charming 700 sq. ft. mountain retreat overlooking Jacks Mountain Preserve - an old golf course turned nature preserve. Perfect for small families, couples or friends, this cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bath home features modern comforts and decor, 4 beds total, a fully equipped (and then some) kitchen, and reliable internet. Enjoy breathtaking mountain views by day and stargazing at night. Pet-friendly, with clean water and nearby nature trails, it’s ideal for relaxation or adventure.
The Perch is located on our 2.5-acre property, directly behind our home, overlooking an old golf course turned nature preserve with year-round mountain views. The home includes a full kitchen, living room with a queen-sized pullout sleeper couch, dining area, work area, and laundry room. The entire space is about 700 sq. feet. There are two porches—one overlooking the pool and mountains and another facing the fire pit and nearly 500 acres of undeveloped forest.
Each room has a 32-inch TV
In addition to the firepit, we offer a charcoal grill, a tandem kayak, a single kayak, a canoe and the pool is available for use in the on-season. We do rent out our pool out by the hour to the community via an app called Swimply, so we just ask that we stay in communication about when you wish to swim and we'll communicate when it is reserved. We will give you privacy at the pool and we welcome our guests to swim with us - so it's not off limits when we're there! Even during the off-season our pool bar, which features a fridge, TV, grill, music system and outdoor bathroom is an awesome spot to hangout.
30 minutes to downtown Asheville
15 minutes to downtown Black Mountain
10 minutes to the Gateway Trail System or Catawba Falls Trailhead
35 minutes to Lake James
*Please note that the nightly rate is for a total of two guests. Guests after 2 are charged at an additional cost of $15/per person
The Perch is located on our 2.5-acre property, directly behind our home, overlooking an old golf course turned nature preserve with year-round mountain views. The home includes a full kitchen, living room with a queen-sized pullout sleeper couch, dining area, work area, and laundry room. The entire space is about 700 sq. feet. There are two porches—one overlooking the pool and mountains and another facing the fire pit and nearly 500 acres of undeveloped forest.
Each room has a 32-inch TV
In addition to the firepit, we offer a charcoal grill, a tandem kayak, a single kayak, a canoe and the pool is available for use in the on-season. We do rent out our pool out by the hour to the community via an app called Swimply, so we just ask that we stay in communication about when you wish to swim and we'll communicate when it is reserved. We will give you privacy at the pool and we welcome our guests to swim with us - so it's not off limits when we're there! Even during the off-season our pool bar, which features a fridge, TV, grill, music system and outdoor bathroom is an awesome spot to hangout.
30 minutes to downtown Asheville
15 minutes to downtown Black Mountain
10 minutes to the Gateway Trail System or Catawba Falls Trailhead
35 minutes to Lake James
*Please note that the nightly rate is for a total of two guests. Guests after 2 are charged at an additional cost of $15/per person
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dog must remain leashed whenever outside.
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
You need to know
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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses 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 and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Old Fort
Located in Old Fort, this holiday home is in the mountains. Chimney Rock State Park and Pisgah National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Old Fort Railroad Museum and The Merry Wine Market. Ten Thousand Villages and Hop'n Blueberry Farm are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
Old Fort, NC
What's nearby
- Mountain Gateway Museum - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
- Davidson's Fort Historic Park - 6 min drive - 7.0 km
- Old Fort Railroad Museum - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
- Arrowhead Monument - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
- Catawba Falls - 11 min drive - 12.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 6 min drive
- Hardee's - 6 min drive
- Seeker Coffee - 6 min drive
- The Davis Country Store & Cafe - 7 min drive
- Dairy Queen - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Gavin W.
3 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to get close to the mountains
Gavin W.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
David H.
28 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
David H.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer H.
1 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jennifer H.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jim M.
30 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jim M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
About the host
Hosted by Emily Smith
Originally from Illinois, our family moved to Appalachia nearly a decade ago. We've always loved hosting and one of our favorite parts is getting to meet so many new people from all over.
Premier Host
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