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Waterfront cabin with mountain views; 26 minutes to downtown Asheville.

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront cabin with mountain views; 26 minutes to downtown Asheville.

Rustic 2 bedroom, 1 bath cabin (560 sq. ft.) beside a working farm. This cabin is surrounded by mountain views. Enjoy the wood burning stove, amble sunlight as well as lush outdoor space with a fire pit and gas grill. This waterfront cabin offers a perfect place to relax by the water or by the fire.
Steps to the Big Ivy Community Center with a playground, seasonal pool, volleyball, basketball and baseball.

Good chance of seeing deer and turkey behind the cabin.

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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 3–17
I do not have child safety devices in the home.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Turn OFF mini split heater when using wood stove. A $30 fee will be charged for unwashed and dry dishes.
Dogs which are well behaved and 100% housebroken may be accommodated for a small extra fee. A $30 fee will be charged for undisclosed pet.
Do NOT flush anything other than waste and toilet paper down the toilet- NO feminine products or baby/facial wipes.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2373556vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Barnardsville

Located in Barnardsville, this cabin is in the mountains and on a lake. Vance Birthplace and Swannanoa Valley Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Dream Guitars and Holden Visual Arts Center. Ten Thousand Villages and The Merry Wine Market are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Barnardsville, NC

What's nearby

  • Pinnacle Mountain - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Navitat Canopy Adventures - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • French Broad River - 26 min drive - 31.1 km
  • University of North Carolina at Asheville - 27 min drive - 37.4 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 30 min drive - 40.5 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sheena's Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪LaFond's Gap - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪D&D Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mt. Bobo - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Freebird Motorcycle Rentals - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront cabin with mountain views; 26 minutes to downtown Asheville. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Waterfront cabin with mountain views; 26 minutes to downtown Asheville.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront cabin with mountain views; 26 minutes to downtown Asheville.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront cabin with mountain views; 26 minutes to downtown Asheville.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront cabin with mountain views; 26 minutes to downtown Asheville. located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Pinnacle Mountain and within 6 miles (10 km) of Pisgah National Forest and Navitat Canopy Adventures. Vance Birthplace and Reems Creek Golf Club are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was very clean, while the hosts were on property they did not make us feel on display or like we were intruding on their home. Very pretty setting and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamera E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful little cabin. Well stocked with everything we needed. Close to many things. Communication with the owner was fantastic. We enjoyed the pond and the quiet country. Would highly recommend. Hope to visit again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2026
We enjoyed hosting you! Hope to see you soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marsha N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location. Cute Cabin. Very quiet and friendly host.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2026
Thank you for your review. I hope you will stay again in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Our stay

My husband and I absolutely loved the cabin. The view at night as well as during the day was breathtaking. Due to staying on the 4th of July weekend, we had the awesome experience of viewing fireworks all around us. We loved it! Definitely going to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2025
I'm so glad you enjoyed your time here. Hope to see you back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TJ S.

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

Peaceful Serene

Beautiful little farm cabin. Cozy inside and out. Kim does a wonderful job inviting her guest to just relax and take in the beauty.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

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

Wonderful Getaway!

We so enjoyed our time at the property! It was beautiful and peaceful, and we had everything we needed. Even in a hurricane, we had a blast. Excellent property and we look forward to staying there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2022
Thank you so much for your review. Would love for you to stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett L.

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

Stay near Asheville

This was a gorgeous location, close to but not in Asheville. Small place, but adequate for our needs. Clean, well appointed, and the owner was very responsive. Evenings on the porch were sublime. We would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2024
Thank you for your review! We hope to see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sydney W.

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

AMAZING VIEW

This cabin has the best view right in the back yard! I absolutely loved the scenery. At night with the fire pit, pretty lights, and views of the stars is one of my favorite memories from the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2022
I'm so glad you enjoyed it. You are welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica W.

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

Perfect

Loved everything about this cozy place! Neighbors were sweet and helpful along with property manager
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov 2021
Thank you for your kind words. Hope you will stay again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex L.

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

Very peaceful cabin in the country

A wonderful country house that reminded me of my youth in the country. 360 mountain views from this valley. A fun time and a very relaxing weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2022
Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure hosting you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PopStar H.

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

Fabulous serene equipped w absolutely. Kim is Terrific, EVERYTHING you would need is already there!

I cannot talk this place up enough. Kim, the landlord is Johnny on the spot if you need anything. However, the cabin has everything crockpot, electric skillet, wok, plenty of Tupperware, mixer, cheese grater—in the kitchen great knives, just fantastic.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher L.

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

Lovely

Simple yet beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov 2021
Thank you for the great review! I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregor I.

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

Perfect retreat in the mountains.

This property is exactly as advertised. Cute cabin on a fishing pond, my daughter had a blast pulling out sunfish all day. Very quiet area and still close proximity to Asheville, shopping, hiking, ziplines, breweries. Best of both worlds! Saw a hot air balloon going through the valley one morning and then got 4th of July Fireworks at night, lots of wildlife to boot. Overall special experience. The host is extremely responsive to any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2024
Thank you for your kind review. I hope you will stay again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ALAN

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

Ahhhh....so peaceful 😌

Enjoyed the peace and quiet. My husband and I enjoyed being so close to the pond and being able to fish whenever we wanted. My family and I enjoyed watching the dragonflies and the butterflies flying near the edge of the pond. Beautiful! Cozy house. Very small but sufficient. No doors on the bedrooms, just curtains. I made our meals while we were there and had to adapt a bit when using the kitchen. No plates that I could see. Glad I thought to grab paper plates last minute or we would have had to eat out of the pans. No food wrap, tin foil or plastic wrap at all. But we made it! We just found other solutions! Loved the cute little stove! Very nice, calm, relaxing, couple of days. Didn't have to contact the owner at all as everything was explained well in the emails and we had no problems. Easy to find and checking in was a breeze. Glad we were able to book it on a short notice. Really enjoyed our stay! Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2022
Thank you for your review. I hate that you couldn't find the plates. The plates, bowls, saucers, a couple of food containers and drinkware were in the cabinet above the stove. Would love for you to come back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

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

Very Nice Cabin

Loved this property and mountain views!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2022
Thank you for your review. I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn N.

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

Cutest cabin

This little cabin is simply amazing. Very clean and neat. Kim, the host was super helpful. If you want a nice get away, book this place. We can't wait to go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr 2022
Thank you for your kind words. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Hope you stay again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

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

Beautiful & Peaceful

The views are breathtaking. Kim responded quickly anytime we had a question. Would highly recommend staying at this quaint cabin.
Stayed 33 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2022
Thank you so much for your review. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie D.

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

Perfect place to unplug!

This was a bit of a girls trip for my daughter & I. I wasn't prepared for how far out in the country we would be but it was absolutely beautiful. The setup was beyond my expectations and Kim was very attentive and understanding. She even adjusted our stay after our flight got canceled. Rest assured we will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb 2022
Thank you so much for your review. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alina

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Beautiful cabin

Absolutely great cabin ! Very clean , had filtered water and the pantry was stuffed with all the equipment for cooking/ baking / cleaning . Lots of personal touches , made me feel at home . Also free wood for the burner , great location. All you need to unwind
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cherry B.

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

Lovely stay at this cozy cabin

We enjoyed our stay. Cabin was very comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked for cooking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jan 2022
Thank you for your review. It is greatly appreciated.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mo P.

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

Perfect romantic get away!

My boyfriend and I chose the spot because of the amazing views that this cabin offers. The scenery the mountains and the water right in front of the cabin is amazing I couldn’t have imagined spending in a more romantic spot! The view at night of the incredible stars was incredible! The cabin also had lights on it and it made it feel like it had a touch of Christmas as well! The fire pits made the cabin amazing! The perfect get away!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec 2021
Thank you so much for the great review! I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

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

Mountain getaway

This lil place was spectacular. It had everything you could ask for from a quaint little cabin with a wood burning wood stove to its very own pond with a family of geese. It was very clean and very well stocked with everything you might need even had a variety of k cups for the keurig. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov 2021
Thank you for your kind words. I hope you will stay again.

About the host

Hosted by Kim

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Why they chose this property

Beautiful views.
Steps to the Big Ivy Community Center and Historical Park.
26 Minutes to downtown Asheville.
Just 3.8 miles to Navitat Canopy Adventures.

What makes this property unique

Water and mountain views.
Fishing - catch and release (bring your own fishing pole.)
Pets allowed with small fee.
May spot turkey and deer behind the house.

Languages:

English

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