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A perfect artist's retreat or romantic mountain getaway

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A spacious living area with a sofa, a small table, and a chair. There is a staircase leading to an upper level.
A spacious living area with a wooden sofa, a glass table, and a blue patterned rug. There are wooden chairs and a green chair. The room has large windows with blinds and a door leading outside.
A two-story house with a covered patio, a barbecue grill, and a sliding glass door.
A cabin with a sloped roof, a front porch, and a wooden exterior.
A spacious room with a large wooden table, a chair, a small table with a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Black Mountain, NC
  • Place, Pisgah Brewing Company
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Tomahawk
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Black Mountain Center for the Arts
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Futon Couch

1 Double Futon

Loft Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A perfect artist's retreat or romantic mountain getaway

The Studio was originally designed as a documentary photography creative space. In September of 2006 it was renovated to accommodate guests and travelers. It has an inspiring, modern, spacious feeling with the outdoor wooded surroundings to complement your stay. As with all of the lodging offered by Lake Eden Events & Lodging, the Studio has its own unique environment and is an easy relaxing getaway retreat. The building sits next to a mountain stream feeding into our private lake on our 60+ acre property, which is completely surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.

* Sleeps 1-4, 1 queen bed & 1 double foldout couch
* Central AC/Heat.
* Washer/Dryer, CD Stereo
* Wifi
* Oversized tiled shower room
* Secluded private patio overlooking the stream
* Full kitchen and dining area
* Outdoor bonfire & gas grill
* Just 5 minutes from downtown Black Mountain
* Just 20 minutes from downtown Asheville

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 222099
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
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

Black Mountain

Located in Black Mountain, this cabin is in the mountains and on a lake. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pisgah National Forest and Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance. The Merry Wine Market and Black Mountain Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and cycling.
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Black Mountain, NC

What's nearby

  • Pisgah Brewing Company - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Lake Tomahawk - 10 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Black Mountain Center for the Arts - 11 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Swannanoa Valley Museum - 11 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Black Mountain Golf Club - 11 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Recess Coffee and Baked Goods - ‬10 min drive
  • Starbucks
  • ‪Lookout Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dynamite Roasting Co. - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dripolator Coffeehouse - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A perfect artist's retreat or romantic mountain getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A perfect artist's retreat or romantic mountain getaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A perfect artist's retreat or romantic mountain getaway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A perfect artist's retreat or romantic mountain getaway?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is A perfect artist's retreat or romantic mountain getaway located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Pisgah Brewing Company and within 6 miles (10 km) of Swannanoa Valley Museum and Lake Tomahawk. The Merry Wine Market and White Horse Black Mountain are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I enjoyed our stay at the Studio. It was clean and bright. The property was peaceful and great to walk around. Our hosts were very hospitable and full of info about the area and the history is the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It was a wonderful space and location. Clean and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

pam a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very cool artsy vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

m t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay here very much. The home was super clean! I appreciated that the cleaning products used were odorless and that the home smelled fresh. The grounds of Lake Eden are a pleasure to roam around and enjoy the views of the mountains. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed the studio. Bedroom is up a curvy staircase so not for the faint of heart. We kept our luggage on the main floor. Clean, had everything we needed and saw a black bear walk past our porch
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the studio and the beautiful surroundings!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tanya B.

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

Wonderful stay

Very cozy, clean, worth the drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lynn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All good, great location, beautiful place, great property.Salt and pepper in the kitchen would have been nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

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

Relaxing Stay

We enjoyed the house. The grounds were beautiful and it is super close to fun downtown Black Mountain.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacy W.

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

Incredible place!!!

We loved our stay at the studio. It was perfect for our family. We enjoyed evening walks around the property and breathtaking sunsets over the lake. This cabin is close to hiking trails and many restaurants. We highly recommend this place and plan to stay again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Studio was perfect for us and our dog. It was clean and we had everything we needed. We especially enjoyed walking the grounds!! Gorgeous setting.The booking was easy and accurate. Easy drive to both Black Mountain and Asheville. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

New Years in Black Mountain

We rented the cabin for new years. Amazing place. Felt at home. We were close to downtown and hiking trails. We will definitely be staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jake J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

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

Unique propert

Unique place and property. My husband and I met at a summer camp so it was a bit of nostalgia staying so close to a camp. Really enjoyed hiking the lookout trail and dining at the bush farmhouse. Black mountain was a great weekend trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kent K.

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

Fleeing Dorian

This was a fantastic location. We enjoyed the remote location away from the hustle and bustle of where we currently live. This was a last minute decision and the owner was fantastic in helping us make this work. The property was fantastic and wonderful to be able to take our dogs to run and enjoy their time, too! Will definitely be back (hopefully under better circumstances).
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shaun W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We arrived in the dark and had a bit of trouble finding the Studio due to GPS accuracy, and how dark it was! We loved waking up in the morning to Mountain View’s and a beautiful landscape of the property. The house was full of interesting photographs and treasures from around the world. We were a little worried about the ‘neighborhood’ free ranging dogs as our dog is not dog friendly if a dog were to run up on her. However they did not bother us! If this isn’t notated in the listing, it would be a good idea to definitely mention it! Our host was very friendly and stopped by to say hello and let us know we could explore the property. We would certainly stay at this resort again! I wish we had more time to explore the property and enjoy the trails and lake views!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Brenda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Wonderful area.

The 62 acres is beautiful and great to hike around but confusing because you don't know whose property you might be on and there is no one to ask? Very private except for the maintenance dept was right behind the studio which would have been nice to know beforehand? No silverware, enough dishes or supplies.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2022
Thank you for your review. We actually live on the property and have a 24 hour guest emergency # listed in the in house guestbook to call if there is an issue during the stay. Sorry that we were unable to answer any questions you may have had. It is true, the Studio is next door to our workshop (we call the Garrett) and woodshed and separated by a fence. Our handyman Craig was very glad to assume his new title of Maintenance Dept! Joking aside we will make sure to check the drawers to see if somehow the utensils have gone missing.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Robert S.

Pleasant, but not so great

The location was great; an easy 15 highway drive without traffic to downtown and far enough away to be quiet. The grounds, landscape with lake and rolling hills was beautiful and peaceful (watch out for duck poop everywhere). The studio was quaint, but, we did not like that the shower is alone in one room, a toilet in another room and neither had a sink or mirror. Also, it was not as clean as depicted in the photos. The outside grill had been used and not cleaned with chunks of meat and grease throughout. The outside chairs and table were dirty.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
We are glad this guest enjoyed our property and location. We certainly do have many geese here on the grounds. Our joke is that they don't bother to migrate since Lake Eden has everything they could possibly want. They do stay in the lower grounds down by the lake and are not generally found up in the lodging area. As for the layout of the Studio, this is directly because the building actually WAS a documentary photography studio in it's former life and the shower room was a converted developing room. There is a mirror in the shower room on the wall and a sink & mirror just outside the door to the toilet room. All of these spaces are just a few feet from each other, side by side of course since the Studio is a compact space. In regards to the outside patio furniture and grille we will certainly make sure housekeeping pays closer attention to those details in the future. Thank you for bringing it to our attention.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay on the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice retreat in the woods. Loved the fire pit. Hosts were very responsive!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Christmas with my son near Asheville

The property is a one-bedroom freestanding home (main room with fold-out futon), kitchen, and loft bedroom). It's fine for two adults, but would be pretty crowded with more than that. The setting is great, being located on a very pretty former summer camp with two small lakes, meadows, and lots of woods. This house is up on a hill, so very private. It was too cold to really enjoy the outdoors, but it is also very close to Asheville. We toured the Biltmore and also caught a movie in town. Everything was nicely decorated and in good condition.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

roy e.

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

Restful

My wife and I enjoyed our say here as it was a peaceful and comfortable place for our visit to Ashville, NC. Wonderful restaurants in nearby Black Mountain.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glenda H.

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

Good

Enjoyed
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM g.

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

"Lovely Mountain Getaway

Lovely property. Quiet and isolated yet close to all the nearby attractions. Loved the photography and history of Lake Eden. The place is magical.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

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