10/10 Excellent
Dylan L.
2 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dylan L.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Apartment
Dog-Friendly Mills River Retreat Near Hiking!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4600 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Mills River, NC
- Place, Etowah Valley Golf Club5 min drive
- Place, French Broad River6 min drive
- Place, Etowah Park7 min drive
- Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)16 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Additional Sleeping (Living Room)
1 Double Sofa Bed
Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Full Bathroom
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
About this property
Dog-Friendly Mills River Retreat Near Hiking!
Take the road less traveled to Mills River and enjoy a rejuvenating getaway at this vacation rental on Lyday Lake. With 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, this cozy apartment is the perfect home base for exploring all that the area has to offer. Hike up to the waterfalls in Pisgah National Forest, go fishing or paddle boarding right on-site, or visit Asheville to see attractions like the Biltmore or Botanical Gardens. Return home to enjoy the sunset over the mountains and lake!
-- THE PROPERTY --
Central A/C | Washer & Dryer | 2 Paddle Boards | Fishing Allowed On-Site
Bedroom: Queen Bed | Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa
APARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS: Smart TV, dining table, shower, deck, outdoor dining area, lake views & access
KITCHEN: Stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, electric cooktop, oven, drip coffee maker, knife set, dishware/flatware, cooking basics
GENERAL: Free WiFi, complimentary toiletries, linens/towels, trash bags/paper towels, hair dryer, hangers, iron/board, keyless entry
FAQ: Stairs required to access, homeowner on-site (main house), pet fee (paid pre-trip, dogs only)
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles)
-- THE LOCATION --
OUTDOOR RECREATION: Lyday Lake (on-site), Pisgah National Forest (surrounding), DuPont State Recreational Forest (14 miles), Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower (26 miles)
WATERFALLS: Laughing Falls (8 miles), Looking Glass Falls (13 miles), Sliding Rock (15 miles), Daniel Ridge Falls (17 miles)
NEARBY CITIES: Brevard (11 miles), Hendersonville (11 miles)
ASHEVILLE (~21 miles): Biltmore, Asheville Pinball Museum, Botanical Gardens at Asheville, Folk Art Center
AIRPORT: Asheville Regional Airport (9 miles)
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes, dogs only)
- Pets must be crated when guests are not present at the house
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This property requires stairs to access
- NOTE: The homeowner lives on-site in the main house, which is a completely separate unit, and may be present during your stay
-- THE PROPERTY --
Central A/C | Washer & Dryer | 2 Paddle Boards | Fishing Allowed On-Site
Bedroom: Queen Bed | Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa
APARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS: Smart TV, dining table, shower, deck, outdoor dining area, lake views & access
KITCHEN: Stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, electric cooktop, oven, drip coffee maker, knife set, dishware/flatware, cooking basics
GENERAL: Free WiFi, complimentary toiletries, linens/towels, trash bags/paper towels, hair dryer, hangers, iron/board, keyless entry
FAQ: Stairs required to access, homeowner on-site (main house), pet fee (paid pre-trip, dogs only)
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles)
-- THE LOCATION --
OUTDOOR RECREATION: Lyday Lake (on-site), Pisgah National Forest (surrounding), DuPont State Recreational Forest (14 miles), Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower (26 miles)
WATERFALLS: Laughing Falls (8 miles), Looking Glass Falls (13 miles), Sliding Rock (15 miles), Daniel Ridge Falls (17 miles)
NEARBY CITIES: Brevard (11 miles), Hendersonville (11 miles)
ASHEVILLE (~21 miles): Biltmore, Asheville Pinball Museum, Botanical Gardens at Asheville, Folk Art Center
AIRPORT: Asheville Regional Airport (9 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes, dogs only)
- Pets must be crated when guests are not present at the house
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This property requires stairs to access
- NOTE: The homeowner lives on-site in the main house, which is a completely separate unit, and may be present during your stay
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 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
About the area
Mills River
Located in Mills River, this apartment is on a lake. Feed and Seed and Transylvania Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Southridge Shopping Center and Biltmore Park Town Square. Johnson Farm and Western North Carolina Agricultural Center are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
Mills River, NC
What's nearby
- Etowah Valley Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
- French Broad River - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
- Etowah Park - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
- Sideways Farm & Brewery - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
- Cummings Cove Golf and Country Club - 11 min drive - 11.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Starbucks - 8 min drive
- Mills River Brewi - 8 min drive
- China Dynasty - 10 min drive
- The Salty Landing - 9 min drive
- Root And Bone - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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10/10
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9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Alanna B.
5 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alanna B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sharon K.
1 Jan, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little place for a getaway
Sharon K.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
26 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Deborah S.
4 Nov, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accomodations.
Deborah S.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Helen
15 Nov, 2023
Convenient Getaway
Helen
10/10 Excellent
Meyer F.
4 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet clean retreat
Meyer F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bill B.
23 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family wedding getaway
Bill B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Katie F.
28 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Katie F.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
EkomAbasi E.
23 Jan, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great suite!
EkomAbasi E.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Clarkie
21 Jun, 2024
Awesome location
Clarkie
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Danny M.
5 Dec, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super Clean!
Danny M.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
B M.
31 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful mini-vacation
B M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Christian
15 Nov, 2023
Perfect!
Christian
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Christian Joseph B.
15 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the space. Great job.
Christian Joseph B.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Susan R.
16 Apr, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Kathy V.
13 Jul, 2025
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