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Glamping at its finest - riverfront yurt, 30-minutes west of Asheville

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A wooden cabin with a deck, surrounded by a garden with various plants and flowers.
A garden with raised beds and a wooden pergola.
A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, stainless steel appliances, and a potted plant.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a potted plant, and a bookshelf with books and a lamp.
A cabin with a wooden deck and a covered porch, surrounded by a forested area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Your own private chef
    One of the few properties offering private chef services.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Pigeon River
Sleeps 4•1 bedroom•1 bed

Popular amenities

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Clyde, NC
  • Place, Pigeon River
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Cataloochee Valley
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Glamping at its finest - riverfront yurt, 30-minutes west of Asheville

Experience the charm of a cabin in the woods with the modern amenities of home and the unique Zen-like experience of a Yurt. What's a Yurt? Yurts are circular dwellings built around a wood frame, originally designed by the Nomads of Mongolia. Today they are enjoyed in a variety of glamping settings, coast to coast.

Perched high above the Pigeon River, at the Wildcat Ridge peony farm, our luxury yurt--the first of its kind in Haywood County--features a full kitchen, bathroom, separate bedroom, living room with sleeper sofa, dining areas, wrap-around porch with a grill for your BBQ, and an outdoor fire pit with seating.

Ringed by mountains, our Yurt is located on a small family farm that specializes in peonies (May is peak peony season) and cultivated fig trees.

Wildcat Ridge Farm is just 30-minutes east of downtown Asheville, at the gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Nantahala National Forest and near Pisgah National Forest. We are also a short 20-minute drive to historic downtown Waynesville with its handmade arts & crafts, furniture shops, restaurants and bars.

Spend your days hiking, white water rafting, canoeing, visiting the hot springs, skiing Cataloochee in the winter, biking in the warmer months, or taking in the sights and sounds of Asheville and Biltmore Estate.

Traveler Details:
Check In: 3:00 PM or later
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Gourmet catering and box lunches available (Chef/Owner)
Children 8 and above are welcome
No pets
No smoking

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Not suitable for children under 8 years old.
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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
Not suitable for children under 8 years old. Not smoking allowed in the Yurt

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4841945
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 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
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

Clyde

Located in Clyde, this cabin is in a rural area. Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts and Wheels Through Time Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Waynesville Recreation Center and Queen's Farm Stables. Maggie Valley Festival Grounds and Fantasy Golf & Game Room are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain climbing.
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Clyde, NC

What's nearby

  • Pigeon River - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 21 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 27 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Cataloochee Valley - 45 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 55 min drive - 57.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Haywood 209 Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ben’s Backdraft BBQ - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Gigi's Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Glamping at its finest - riverfront yurt, 30-minutes west of Asheville pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Glamping at its finest - riverfront yurt, 30-minutes west of Asheville?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Glamping at its finest - riverfront yurt, 30-minutes west of Asheville?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Glamping at its finest - riverfront yurt, 30-minutes west of Asheville?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Glamping at its finest - riverfront yurt, 30-minutes west of Asheville located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Pigeon River and within 12 miles (20 km) of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Haywood County Public Library. Blue Ridge Health - Haywood and Waynesville Dog Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

About the host

Hosted by Ricardo and Suzanne Fernandez

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Ricardo and I moved to the mountains of western North Carolina from South Florida in the mid-90s to open a restaurant, Lomo Grill, in downtown Waynesville. We grew many of the fruits and vegetables for our restaurant on the farm. We operated our restaurant for 16 years before turning to other adventures, including producing gourmet tomato sauces, teaching cooking classes, operating culinary tours to Ricardo’s native Argentina, catering private events in the greater Asheville area and as a NC Master gardener cultivating and growing peonies and fig trees for sale to the public. Wildcat Ridge Farm has long served as a gathering place for our family and friends. Building the yurt stemmed from our desire to share this slice of heaven with others. Photo credit: Emily Chapman

Why they chose this property

We purchased the land that became Wildcat Ridge Farm in the mid-90s. We had operated an Import/Export business in Miami for years and were seeking a change in lifestyle and surroundings. This piece of land--along the Pigeon river, with a creek running through it, ringed by mountains and blessed with southern exposure and all-day sunshine--was exactly what we dreamed we would find. We converted an abandoned tobacco barn into our home and began the process of cultivating the land for the fruits and vegetables we would serve in our restaurant. At one point, we even terraced a section of the hill and planted grape vines, until we realized we barely had time to cut the lettuces, much less make wine! We fell in love with the property and added to it over the years, turning it into a gathering spot for our family and friends. Wildcat Ridge Farm has served as a regular respite for guests from California, to Buenos Aires, to New England. Until now those guests fought over a single guest bedroom and sofa. Now, we can offer them the luxury and adventure of this gorgeous yurt with a more spectacular view that we have from our own deck!


What makes this property unique

Our biggest question was “what to build?” We explored all sorts of options – from log cabins, to A-frames, to simple cottages, but once we discovered yurts, that was it! Not only is a round building just…cool…it’s very eco-friendly. Pacific Yurts are built using SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative) sustainably sourced wood. They can also be removed from a site leaving virtually no trace. Beyond the environmental warm, fuzzy feelings, they are incredibly gorgeous inside and out. Our yurt features all of the comforts of home, including a full kitchen, tiled shower and bath, living room, dining area, breakfast bar, private bedroom and a wraparound deck with a view of the river. There is also a garden area outside with a fire-pit and seating for your star-gazing and storytelling. Bottom line? It’s where we would want to stay if we were traveling to the mountains!

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