Creekside Retreat at Bald Top Mountain

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Explore the area

Hendersonville, NC

Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)21 min drive
Biltmore Park Town Square24 min drive
Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance28 min drive
Biltmore Estate38 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This is a creekside 1st story retreat located at Bald Top Mountain with one bedroom (queen), a full bathroom, living room, and kitchen. Outside, there is a patio with 2 chairs, a couch, and table where you can sit and listen to the babbling brook and enjoy the views of the waterfalls, nature, and greenery. (The upper level of the property is a permanent rental.)

The property is private and rural, but conveniently located within 1/2 hour drive of Chimney Rock, Lake Lure, Asheville, the Biltmore, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville Airport, and the Pisgah National Forest. It's not a long drive off the main road, and doesn't require a 4 x 4; however, due to recent storms and traffic from utility & construction companies further up the mountain, the asphalt in a short area of the road is crumbling and rutted. You'll still be able to get up the road (the property manager drives a Toyota Corolla), but you'll need to drive VERY slowly there.

Property manager

Kristy Gablin

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Hendersonville

Located in Hendersonville, this apartment is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Biltmore Estate and Lake Lure. Justus Orchard and Team ECCO Ocean Center and Aquarium are also worth visiting. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and rock climbing nearby.

Hendersonville, NC

What's nearby

Biltmore Park Town Square - 24 min drive
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company - 27 min drive
Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance - 28 min drive
Chimney Rock State Park - 31 min drive
Biltmore Estate - 38 min drive

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

Chick-Fil-A - 12 min drive
McDonald's - 13 min drive
Cookout - 11 min drive
Starbucks - 13 min drive
Golden Corral - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Creekside Retreat at Bald Top Mountain pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

10 Apr 2024

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

Gorgeous little oasis

We loved staying here especially hearing the sound of the little waterfall outside the door! Everything was clean & the location was perfect. My only wish was that the bed was a bit bigger, felt closer to a full than a queen.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Grover Scott

30 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Very clean and comfortable. Great place to go and unwind.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha S.

17 Oct 2023

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

Beautiful hideaway

This property was absolutely amazing, clean and in a great location! Its close enough to town, less than 20 minutes, but far enough away to enjoy the mountain life! There is a beautiful creek running through the back yard and a fire pit where we sat and enjoyed the tranquility! 10/10 recommend and we will be returning, thank you for the amazing stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie N.

16 Oct 2023

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

Quiet and full of nature

This small place is a gorgeous getaway from reality. Quiet and the front yard is literally a nature trail and creek. Kitchen is stocked with everything you need to cook. Bed is a little too firm for my liking but other than that plenty of storage for clothes. Overall very clean and cozy. I enjoyed my stay and would love to return

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan C.

13 Oct 2023

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

Lovely Spot

The rooms were very clean and very nicely decorated with current art and new furniture. The bed was comfy, shower was great (even a bathroom heater) and each room was spacious. The porch was so nice because it looked out at the beautiful trees and walkways. The road to the home was a little rough but we could easily steer around the holes. I would definitely love to stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kristy Gablin

The property is hosted by Jeff & Kristy Gablin and their daughter and son-in-law Pete & Sara Guillard live on site and manage the property. Jeff & Kristy recently purchased the property after realizing their now married daughter had become a mountain gal, was growing western NC roots, and a place to stay when visiting was a must. Pete and Sara love outdoor recreation and spend a lot of time rock climbing, fishing, paddle boarding, kayaking and more. Pete is a professional climbing guide and has been climbing the Appalachian region (with stints in other areas, as well) for more than 10 years. For more info, you can check out his website www.peteguillard.com. Together, they can talk western NC outdoor recreation for hours.

Why they chose this property

The property is ideal because it's secluded & peaceful yet it is centrally located to all that western NC has to offer. Despite the rural setting, it is within 1/2 hour drive of Asheville, the Pisgah National Forest, Lake Lure, Chimney Rock, Rumbling Bald, the Biltmore Estate, Blue Ridge Parkway, and all the outdoor recreation, breathtaking views, orchards, vineyards, and breweries that the area boasts.

What makes this property unique

The property sits next to a creek with waterfalls and is very peaceful. It's very relaxing to sit on the patio and listen while watching nature. Cross over the small bridges to explore walking paths, boulders, plants, flowers, and wildlife.