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Willow Ridge Lodging & Events

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A kitchen with a stone island, wooden cabinets, and large windows offering a view of trees and a gazebo.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV, a wooden entertainment center, and a stone fireplace.
A gazebo with a view of a lake and trees.
A kitchen with a stone countertop, wooden cabinets, and large windows overlooking a scenic outdoor area.
A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a fireplace, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
9 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 34

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Swannanoa, NC
  • Place, Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Ridge National Heritage Area
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 34)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Queen Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Single Murphy Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Murphy Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Single Murphy Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 8

1 King Bed

Bedroom 9

1 King Bed

Common Spaces

2 Double Sofa Beds

9 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Bathroom 7

Bathroom 8

Bathroom 9

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Willow Ridge Lodging & Events

Willow Ridge Lodging & Events in Swannanoa, North Carolina.Conveniently located just a 14-minute drive from Downtown Asheville Our event center spans over 2,400 square feet
Our charming two-story main house features over 4,000 square feet of living space, with 8 spacious bedrooms. There is also a carriage house,
*The entire property is included with the rental. This includes the main home, the carriage house, and the event center. There is not an additional fee for using the event space*

Bedroom layout:
Downstairs:

Bedroom #1- King bed and queen sleeper sofa

Bedroom #2- King bed

Upstairs:

Bedroom #3- King bed
Bedroom #4- King bed with queen murphy bed and twin bunk beds

Bedroom #5- King bed with queen murphy and 2 queen beds

Bedroom #6 King bed
Bedroom #7 King bed with murphy bed and full-size bunk beds

Bedroom #8 King bed

Carriage House: King Bed
By booking this unit you agree to the terms and conditions of the Rental Agreement.

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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

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
By booking this unit you agree to the terms and conditions of the Rental Agreement.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9749046
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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
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

Swannanoa

Located in Swannanoa, this holiday home is in the mountains. Biltmore Estate is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance and Pisgah National Forest. Ready for a night out? Consider Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville and The Orange Peel.
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Swannanoa, NC

What's nearby

  • Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Southern Highland Craft Guild Folk Art Center - 4 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Blue Ridge National Heritage Area - 4 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance - 4 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Western North Carolina Nature Center - 5 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Highland Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Nachos & Beer - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Willow Ridge Lodging & Events pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Willow Ridge Lodging & Events?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Willow Ridge Lodging & Events?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Willow Ridge Lodging & Events?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Willow Ridge Lodging & Events located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Chatlos Memorial Chapel and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Azalea Dog Park. Southern Highland Craft Guild Folk Art Center and Western North Carolina Nature Center 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 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vishnu D.

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

Clean property

We enjoyed our stay at the property. It was very spacious and could easily accommodate large groups.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine A.

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

Excellent Retreat

We had a fantastic time at this lovely lodge! The property was beautiful and exactly as described! We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2025
Hi Kathrine, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so happy you had a fantastic stay and would love to host you again. Best, Towns Property Management
Verified review

8/10 Good

Prash B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
it was a beautiful house!! we loved having the banquet hall as well - the only thing is for it being such a big house for a giant group - they didn’t even have basic seasonings like salt and pepper, or a grill which we personally think is a must for a cabin. Overall communication was good but will say some stuff were broken around the house which wasn’t convenient but it was a good stay overall for a big group! plenty of beds and space
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May, 2026
Hi Prashamsa, Thank you for your feedback and for staying with us! We’re so glad your group enjoyed the spacious home and banquet hall. We appreciate your suggestions regarding kitchen essentials and the grill. While we typically provide a starter kit with salt and pepper at many of our properties, we do not otherwise provide shared seasoning items for sanitary reasons. We also want to let you know that the broken items you mentioned have since been repaired. Thank you again for your valuable feedback, and we hope to host you again in the future. Best, Towns Property Management
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bettye H.

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

Reunion trip

Had a great time at your property. It was clean and spacious. Staff was nice. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Great place for a Wedding!

Everything on the property was well maintained and worked. It was a great place for a wedding.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr, 2024
Hi George, We're delighted to hear that everything on the property was well maintained and suited your needs for a wedding! It's wonderful to know that the venue provided a great setting for such a special occasion. If there's anything else we can assist you with in the future, whether it's for another event or a leisure stay, please don't hesitate to reach out. We'd love to host you again! Best, Towns Property Management
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shanti C.

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

Staff Retreat

This was our second year using the property for our school staff retreat and it is perfect for us in many ways! We love it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2025
HI Shanti, Thank you for choosing our property again for your retreat! We're so glad it continues to be a great fit for your group. We’d love to host you again! Best, Towns Property Management
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam L.

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

Amazing Venue

Had family and friends in for our wedding weekend. Perfect place to gather people and spend time. Beautiful inside and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate L.

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

Definitely Recommend

It was one of the cleanest properties we have stayed in. It had many large rooms with plenty of beds. The event area was spacious enough for a wedding reception. Communication was fast and smooth as well. We really enjoyed our stay and hope to return again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2025
Hi Kate, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the space and found everything to your satisfaction. We’d love to host you again soon! Best, Towns Property Management
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deanna H.

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

Great family reunion house

The place was wonderful for a large group! We had 25 people (mix of adults and kids) and everyone had a bed. The adults all had king beds with on suites and/or private balcony! Loads of bedding, towels, bathrooms and space!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2024
Hi Deanna, Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that your group had a wonderful stay and found everything to be comfortable and spacious. We hope to welcome you all back again soon! Best, Towns Property Management
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

Perfect Place

What an amazing place to stay. We had a small wedding here for 25 guests. It was a perfect weekend and wedding. Everyone was so helpful and good to work with. We would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May, 2024
Hi Jessica, We're thrilled to hear that your stay and wedding weekend were amazing! It was an honor to host your special celebration with 25 guests, and we're delighted that everything went perfectly. Thank you for your kind words about our team's helpfulness and cooperation. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for future celebrations or getaways! Best, Towns Property Management
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alaina O.

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

Great venue!

This is a great set up for large gatherings and events! We used it to get together with family and friends to play a bunch of board games, but if I were getting married in the area I'd definitely consider it. It's beautiful and a great location!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2024
Hi Alaina, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed using the space for your family and friends' gathering. It's great to know you'd consider it for a wedding too. We hope to host you again soon! Best, Towns Property Management
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house, event space and cottage were absolutely perfect in every single way! We had our wedding there and 24 of our family members and friends stayed in the house with us. The event space made for a gorgeous Christmas wedding and was everything I could have hoped for and so much more. The property management company responded promptly to all of my many questions and when we had a snafu with the locks the night before our wedding, late on Saturday night, they responded right away. I could not recommend this property more - especially for an event or large gathering - and we hope to come back with our family and celebrate again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renee N.

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

Most impressive rental EVER!

Willow Ridge is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! The listing and pictures are totally accurate. The home is huge and perfectly decorated. The event space is AMAZING! The yard is LOVELY! We had our daughter’s wedding and reception there and everything was perfect! We could not love this venue more!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Porsche friends

Visited the Biltmore while decorated for Christmas and spent some time driving the twisty roads around Asheville.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Friend reunion

This was a great house for our annual reunion with friends. We were all able to comfortably stay together. The house was in great shape and was very well maintained. We hope to continue to stay here for further get togethers. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elliott H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Signal Strength

We enjoyed our stay the house was beautiful and everyone loved the location. The only complaints was the WiFi Strength, everyone had problems getting online and when we got online we continued to get kicked off.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing reunion venue

My family of 30 stayed for 3 nights and had an amazing time! The houses were beautiful and spacious and clean. The dance hall was huge! There are no shortage of bathrooms. The location is right off the highway, so it’s close to everything. We had several senior family members, so our only concern was the lack of banisters for all stairs. Other than that, our stay was fantastic and we would return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher E.

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

Great spot for a wedding and/ or reception.

We really enjoyed our stay. We used the site for our daughters wedding reception. Her actual ceremony was about 30 minutes away at the Pretty Place on top of a mountain. The two houses on site allowed for our family to stay at the same site as the reception which was very convenient. The house is a restored older style home and several folks commented on how wonderful it was. There is plenty of space with a good mix of rooms with large families and individual couples. We had around 100 folks attend the reception and there was sufficient parking and plenty of nice outdoor space for folks to mingle. We noticed once we arrived that you could have a ceremony there as well with the pond and fountain as a backdrop. The property management team was super responsive and helpful and allowed us to come and visit the site prior to our arrival for planning. The kitchen has two large refrigerators with plenty of space to cook for a large group. There is a second house that was the perfect place for the bride and her close friends to stay prior to the wedding for preparation away from the main group. Excellent venue. We highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth-Kelly P.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeriesha F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug, 2024
Thank for you 5-star rating Jeriesha! We look forward to hosting you again.

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