Summary:
★ 30 Minutes to Christmas at Biltmore
★ Beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains view!
★ Less than one mile to the Ecusta Bike Trail
★ Fast and reliable fiber optic Internet service - 500 Mbps speed
★ Private, peaceful setting with paved road access
★ Two king beds
★ Immaculately cleaned and maintained
★ One story layout - no stairs
★ Mountain biker friendly - secure storage & bike wash
★ Digital house manual & guidebook w/local recommendations
The Space:
Walk in and immediately feel at home in this thoughtfully appointed property comfortably blending the coziness of a cottage with the rustic, warm feel of a mountain cabin. Add in a gorgeous mountain view and you have yourself a truly wonderful base camp for active days exploring the beauty of the surrounding region.
River Bluff Cabin comfortably accommodates 5 guests, but is also nicely sized for smaller groups and even couples wanting a little more room to spread out.
✦ LOCATION ✦
You’ll love the cabin’s relaxing & private setting while yet being positioned only a half-mile from highway US-64, a main route for getting you quickly to all area activities and attractions.
✓ All roads & the driveway are paved right up to the front door
✓ Located on a dead end road (no through traffic)
✓ Minutes in any direction to wonderful towns, hiking, biking, breweries & more
✓ Peaceful hilltop setting with wonderful mountain views
✦ LIVING ROOM ✦
Whether gathering for social time, reading, relaxing or streaming your favorite show, the spacious living area is well lit and comfortably furnished in a stylish mountain motif.
✓ Comfortable sofa & loveseat with pillows & throw blankets
✓ View of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains from inside
✓ 50” smart TV with Netflix, Prime Video & more, plus Sling for traditional cable stations
✓ Live plants, games, local guide books & maps
✓ Pack ‘n play, baby gate, vacuum, pet crate
✦ KITCHEN & DINING ✦
An abundance of cabinet space and granite countertop space, along with most everything needed for in-home cooking, makes meal prep simple and easy should you choose to stay in.
✓ Full-sized quality stainless steel appliances
(refrigerator w/ice maker, dishwasher, stove, microwave)
✓ Keurig Duo coffee center–12-cup drip coffee maker & K-Cup single serve
✓ Hot water kettle
✓ Toaster
✓ Dishware, drinkware, flatware, knives
✓ Blender & electric hand mixer
✓ Pots & pans, crock pot, cookie sheets, plus a supporting cast of kitchen gadgets
✓ Food storage containers
✓ Spices, coffee & filters, tea, cooking spray, foil, sandwich bags
✓ Dish soap, dishwasher detergent, hand soap, sponges, dish dry rack
✓ Dish linens, paper towels, napkins, trash bags, flashlights
✓ And more . . .
You'll enjoy memorable meals or family game night in the kitchen adjacent dining area with seating for five and mountain views.
✦ SLEEPING - 3 BEDROOMS ✦
Lots of room, quality and comfort highlight the master bedroom along with its beautiful en suite bathroom and attached walk-in closet. Two additional classy bedrooms are located on the opposite side of the home and share a full bathroom.
Master Bedroom: King bed, smart TV
Bedroom 2: King bed
Bedroom 3: Twin bed, work desk and chair
All bedrooms are equipped with similar amenities:
✓ Premium memory foam mattress, select bedding & linens
✓ Closets with hangers, extra pillows, blanket, luggage rack
✓ Beautiful solid wood furniture, lamps on nightstands, decor, clock
✦ BATHROOMS - 2 ✦
Both bathrooms feature rich granite vanity tops and quality fixtures & cabinets.
Master bathroom: En suite, deluxe tiled walk-in shower
Bathroom 2: Full bathroom with a tub/shower combo
Both bathrooms are equipped with similar amenities:
✓ Mirror
✓ Linens, including a tub mat & makeup remover wash cloths
✓ Hair dryer, toothbrush holder
✓ Toilet paper, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner & body wash in the shower
✓ Ample drawer & cabinet storage space
✦ OUTDOORS ✦
Private, comfy covered outdoor spaces keep you out of sun & rain and overlook a beautiful landscaped and wooded setting with gorgeous mountain views the highlight of the rear patio.
✓ Covered front patio with seating, fire pit table & string lights
✓ Covered rear patio with a gas grill, outdoor dining for six & mountain views
✓ Ample lighting
✦ LAUNDRY AREA ✦
High efficiency appliances are furnished should you have any laundry needs during your stay.
✓ Top load washer & dryer
✓ Liquid detergent, stain remover, dryer sheets
✓ Iron & ironing board
✦ PARKING ✦
Free paved parking in front of the cabin for up to two vehicles is provided.
✦ ADDITIONAL ✦
For our guests with mountain or road bikes, we offer secure bike storage in a portion of the detached garage. The balance of the garage is not available for guest use. A hose is provided for bike washing.
For guests with a dog, we provide a 30” crate, which will hold up to a medium sized dog. We do not provide any dog beds or blankets.
A shed on the property provides secure, animal-proof housing for trash and recycle containers.
We are accessible hosts, please ask us any questions you may still have.
✦ PROXIMITY TO ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES ✦
Downtown Asheville ~ 21 miles / 29 minutes
Downtown Hendersonville ~ 6.5 miles / 12 minutes
Downtown Brevard ~ 15 miles / 21 minutes
Ecusta Trail (Horse Shoe Trailhead) ~ .75 mile / 3 minutes
Asheville Regional Airport ~ 15.8 miles / 23 minutes
Biltmore Estate ~ 18 miles / 29 minutes
Western North Carolina Ag Center ~ 8 miles / 13 minutes
The North Carolina Arboretum ~ 13 miles / 19 minutes
Pisgah Nat’l Forest (SR 276 entrance) ~ 12 miles / 17 minutes
Pisgah Nat’l Forest (Turkey Pen Gap Trailhead) ~ 8.6 miles / 17 minutes
Dupont State Forest (Hooker Falls access) ~ 15.5 miles / 21 minutes
Looking Glass Falls (in Pisgah NF) ~ 19.4 miles / 31 minutes
Chimney Rock State Park ~ 23.6 miles / 36 minutes
Blue Ridge Parkway (French Broad access) ~ 13 miles / 19 minutes
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. ~ 16 miles / 26 minutes
New Belgium Brewing Co. ~ 21.2 miles / 29 minutes
Mills River Brewing Co. ~ 3.5 miles / 7 minutes
Oskar Blues Brewery ~ 12.7 miles / 18 minutes
Tryon International Equestrian Center ~ 33 miles / 43 minutes
Guest Access:
You will have full access to the entire cabin during your stay, except for two locked cabinets in the master walk-in closet where supplies are stored. Keyless entry makes check in and checkout a breeze. Prior to check in, you will receive a pre-arrival message containing important check in information, including directions and an access code for the electronic deadbolt.
The Neighborhood:
The small hilltop development known as River Rock Cottages contains four homes and sits on a short dead-end road. The last two homes on the road include this cabin and another rental cabin owned by us. River Bluff sits between our other cabin and a private residence. Abundant natural foliage creates plenty of privacy between properties.
Other Things to Note:
Our full set of policies can be found lower on the page, but here are a few important ones:
▪ Please provide the first and last names of all guests when submitting a booking, plus tell us a little something about your stay and what brings you to the area. We are careful about who we rent to and like to get to know our guests.
▪ All guests must be 25 years of age or older unless accompanied by a parent or guardian (we check this when in doubt).
▪ Check in is 4pm or later, checkout is by 10am.
▪ No smoking inside or out.
▪ One dog up to 30 pounds is allowed for a $75 length of stay fee.
Interaction with Guests:
We live 15 minutes from the cabin and will be your point of contact up to and throughout your stay. We share with booked guests our best contact number for calling and messaging, or we can be reached through Airbnb messaging as well.
A digital guest manual/area guidebook will be shared with booked guests before arrival. It provides information about amenities, important phone numbers, checkout procedures, etc., along with an in-depth guide and recommendations to area dining, shopping, activities & more! No app needed.
