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Hummingbirds' Mountain Retreat | Hot Tub, Game Room, Home Office & Mountain Views!

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Welcome to Hummingbirds Mountain Retreat!
Game room with ping pong & foosball tables on the lower level.
Soak in the newly added hot tub after a full day of adventure.
Main level deck with fire table, hot tub, and gas grill.
Gourmet kitchen with stainless appliances, gas range stove, dishwasher & standard drip-style coffeemaker.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8306.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Old Fort, NC
  • Place, Waterfall Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Fort Railroad Museum
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Arrowhead Monument
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Hummingbirds' Mountain Retreat | Hot Tub, Game Room, Home Office & Mountain Views!

Perched atop a peaceful mountain peak in the private, gated community of Gateway Mountain, Hummingbirds' Mountain Retreat is a nature-lover's dream and the ideal space for friends and family to reconnect, relax, and recharge. This stunning modern home offers panoramic mountain views, upscale furnishings, and resort-style amenities—while still being within easy driving distance to the charming towns and outdoor adventures of Western North Carolina. Enjoy access to Gateway Mountain's exclusive perks, including wooded hiking trails, cascading waterfalls, scenic overlooks, and catch-and-release fishing at two small lakes and a stocked trout pond. Whether you're working remotely with Starlink Wi-Fi and dual monitors, enjoying a meal from the gourmet kitchen, or stargazing from the hot tub, this mountaintop oasis makes it easy to blend luxury with adventure.

About the Home
• Gourmet kitchen with gas range, dishwasher, Keurig, and island seating for 4
• Open-concept living and dining room with seating for 8, woodstove, and TV for streaming
• Large deck with rocking chairs, hot tub, dual gas and charcoal grill, and mountain sunrise views
• Starlink high-speed WIFI and dedicated office space with desk, ergonomic chair, and dual monitors
• Lower-level living room with TV for streaming, foosball, ping pong, board games, and mini-fridge
• While not fully ADA-compliant, Hummingbirds' Mountain Retreat has a ramp for accessibility, main floor bedroom, and main floor bathroom with easy-access shower

Where to Unwind
• Main floor primary bedroom with king-size bed and en suite bathroom with walk-in shower and deck access
• Upper-level loft, overlooking the living room, with king-size bed and en suite bathroom with walk-in shower
• Lower-level bedroom with queen-size bed and twin-over-full bunkbed
• Lower-level bedroom with queen-size bed; this bedroom shares a Jack-and-Jill bathroom

Where to Explore
• Nearest Gas, Sunoco | 14 minutes
• Hillman Brewing, Downtown Old Fort | 15 minutes
• Nearest Grocery, Dove's Morning Fresh Market | 18 minutes
• Catawba Falls Trail Head | 22 minutes
• Downtown Black Mountain | 28 minutes
• The Biltmore Estate and Downtown Asheville | 45 minutes
• Want to enjoy more of a stay-cation, without leaving the gates of Gateway Mountain? Be sure to check out the community's very own amenities like the floating dock on Lake George, hiking trails, and gorgeous waterfalls!

Important to Note: This house is dog-friendly, with a $100.00 non-refundable fee per dog (maximum of two). Sorry, this home is not cat-friendly due to common allergies. For security purposes, this home has 3 exterior cameras (one facing the front area, one facing the back entrance, and a Ring doorbell on the lower porch).

During the colder winter months, icy and/or snowy road conditions and delayed snowplow operations are possible within the development. From December through March, please come prepared with AWD or 4WD vehicles. We also recommend travel insurance for those staying in the Gateway Mountain development during the winter months. No parking is allowed on roadways or at gate entrances. No RVs, boat trailers, camping trailers, or trailers of any kind are permitted in the Gateway Mountain Community.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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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

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

Old Fort

Located in Old Fort, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Mountain Gateway Museum and Old Fort Railroad Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Merry Wine Market and Black Mountain Center for the Arts. Chimney Rock Gemstone Mine and Chimney Rock Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Old Fort, NC

What's nearby

  • Waterfall Park - 9 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Mountain Gateway Museum - 15 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Old Fort Railroad Museum - 15 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Arrowhead Monument - 15 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Catawba Falls - 20 min drive - 19.3 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Davis Country Store & Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Seeker Coffee - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hummingbirds' Mountain Retreat | Hot Tub, Game Room, Home Office & Mountain Views! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hummingbirds' Mountain Retreat | Hot Tub, Game Room, Home Office & Mountain Views!?

As of 25 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hummingbirds' Mountain Retreat | Hot Tub, Game Room, Home Office & Mountain Views! on 12 June 2026 start from AU$419, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hummingbirds' Mountain Retreat | Hot Tub, Game Room, Home Office & Mountain Views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hummingbirds' Mountain Retreat | Hot Tub, Game Room, Home Office & Mountain Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hummingbirds' Mountain Retreat | Hot Tub, Game Room, Home Office & Mountain Views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hummingbirds' Mountain Retreat | Hot Tub, Game Room, Home Office & Mountain Views! located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Waterfall Park, Catawba River and Mountain Gateway Museum. Arrowhead Monument and Old Fort Railroad Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous, private mountain house with outstanding views. Comfy beds, well-appointed kitchen, lovely deck and spacious hot tub, and game roomz
View from the deck, early January.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan 2026
Sara, thank you for the lovely review of Hummingbirds' Mountain Retreat! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the privacy, stunning mountain views, and thoughtful amenities, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime for another relaxing getaway.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allen K.

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

View was beautiful. Would love to come back in spring time.

Very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Allen, we're delighted to hear that you had such an amazing stay at Hummingbirds' Mountain Retreat. We appreciate you taking the time to review and recommend us to future guests, and we hope that we'll get the chance to host you again soon—perhaps for a Spring getaway!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl W.

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

Crooked Creek

Beautiful home well kept and furnished. Great kitchen as well. Very much enjoyed the stay
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Carl, we're delighted to hear that you had an overall amazing stay at Hummingbirds' Mountain Retreat, and we appreciate you taking the time to review and recommend us to future guests. We also hope that you will consider staying with us again if and when you return to the area!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent

Everything we hoped for in a relaxing get away
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
We're delighted to hear that you had such an exceptional stay at Hummingbirds' Mountain Retreat! We appreciate you taking the time to review and recommend us to future guests, and we look forward to hosting you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teri H.

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

Great New Years

We had a wonderful time and we loved our rental house!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2024
Teri, it's great to hear that you had a wonderful New Year's getaway at Hummingbirds' Mountain Retreat! We appreciate your five-star review, and we hope to host you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regina B.

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

Perfect Smoky Mountain Vacation

This was the perfect place for our group of friends (including children and dogs) to spend a weekend in the Smoky Mountains. There was plenty of space for each of us to have some privacy, but also hang out together! The rental process was smooth and questions were answered quickly. The views were incredible!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Regina, we're delighted to hear that you and your group (including the pups) had such an exceptional getaway at Hummingbirds' Mountain Retreat and loved the incredible views. We're also very pleased to hear that the rental process was seamless and that the excellent communication from the team members at Greybeard just enhanced your experience that much more. We appreciate you taking the time to review and recommend us to future guests, and we hope that we'll get the chance to host you again when you return to the area!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen R.

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

Great girls weekend

Loved our rental. Very clean, open and secluded. Looked just like the pictures. Especially loved the open and big kitchen with a lovely pantry. Also very close to black mt. and Asheville.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Eileen, thank you so much for your five-star review of Hummingbirds' Mountain Retreat! We're delighted that you had such a fantastic girls' weekend getaway, and we hope to host you again when you return to the area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH H.

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

spring break Vacation

The Hummingbird was an excellent choice for our family. Location was awesome to all the amenities: Chimney Rock, Black Mountain, Old Fort, and Ashville! We didn't waste a minute! Weather was great! The house had everything and more and pics online don't do it justice it's better!!!!!!! The perfect stay for a family!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr 2024
Elizabeth, we can't thank you enough for your kind review of Hummingbirds' Mountain Retreat! We're so happy to hear that you and your family had such an exceptional spring break getaway and enjoyed exploring all the nearby towns. We're excited to help you plan your next trip to the mountains soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

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

Amazing property worth an even more amazing view

The pictures don’t do it Justice. Full view of The tallest mountain east of the Mississippi, Mount Mitchell. Great property, peace and quiet. Great mountain community! Wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Matt, we're delighted to hear that you had such an amazing getaway at Hummingbirds' Mountain Retreat! We appreciate you taking the time share your thoughtful feedback with us and future guests, and we look forward to hosting you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bennie J.

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

Beautiful view. Great home. A little tough to access

It's a beautiful home with lots of amenities, games, ping pong table. View is outstanding! I would not try to negotiate the extremely steep and twisty road to the house in bad weather...
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Bennie, we're thrilled that you had such an amazing getaway at Hummingbirds' Mountain Retreat and enjoyed the spectacular mountain views and fantastic amenities. We appreciate you taking the time to review and recommend us to future guests, and we hope to host you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ash K.

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

Great location atop a mountain

Online description and photos don’t do the property justice. Much better in real life. Great internet, water pressure and fully equipped. Had an issue that was resolved quickly - very responsive property management agency. Great location for hiking. House is atop a steep gravel driveway that was easy to get up with my AWD minivan!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Ash, we're delighted to hear that you had such an exceptional getaway at Hummingbirds' Mountain Retreat! We appreciate you taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us and future guests, and we hope that we'll get the chance to host you again when you return to the area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

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

new years family retreat

In a word, Magical. The placement of the homes on the tops of these mountain peaks each with a unique view of the mountains is tremendous. The roads are not for the faint of heart, they are fine, go slow, for many they might push ones constitutions. We loved it, just enough challenge driving the roads to make your realize you're not in Kansas anymore. The home is huge, and layed out perfectly for our family needs. The kitchen is a joy to cook in, we were all very happy!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Paul, we're delighted to hear that you and your family had such an exceptional New Year's getaway at Hummingbirds' Mountain Retreat and enjoyed the well-designed house layout and stunning mountain views. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughtful feedback with us and future guests, and we hope that we'll get the chance to host you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee B.

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

Privacy yet 5-miles to town and I40

Beautiful home with 50+ mile views that has everything but a pool table. The luxury neighborhood homes have separation like a 10-20 acre parcel development. Very comfortable furniture and beds with a kitchen fit for a Chef. Rear deck views are endless and equipped with a nice gas grill and small fire pit table for roasting marshmallows while enjoying the views, fireflies and occasional sighting of Yogi and BooBoo. 5-miles to I40 and 20-40 minute access to Asheville and the Blue Ridge Park. We will definitely visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Lee, we're happy to hear that you had such a fantastic stay at Hummingbirds' Mountain Retreat and enjoyed the home's private location, gorgeous mountain views, and numerous amenities. We appreciate you reviewing and recommending us to future guests, and we look forward to welcoming you back to the area soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb H.

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

Beautiful and Relaxing

Our family including dogs, enjoyed 6 days in this spacious home with wonderful views. We hiked in both the Lake Lure and Old Fort areas and enjoyed shopping and sampling the restaurants and breweries in Black Mountain and Asheville. Don't miss Hillman Brewery in Old Fort and Que Sera in Black Mountain. The house is located in a community with security gate, but is quite remote and roads are quite steep. Management company was very responsive and provided good customer service. The only suggestion I might make is it would have been nice to have a dining table outside on the upper deck to enjoy the gorgeous view while eating. Nice property!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Barb, we're delighted to hear that you and your family (including your pups) had such an amazing and relaxing stay at Hummingbirds' Mountain Retreat and enjoyed the gorgeous mountain views and nearby area activities. We're also very pleased to hear that the excellent customer service from the team members at Greybeard just enhanced your experience that much more. We appreciate you taking the time to share your valuable feedback and recommendations with us, and we hope that we'll get the chance to host you again when you return to the area!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ann W.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, location

Disappointing experience with Greybeard

We were given the wrong directions on our check in package. Someone was at the house we were given directions to and she had the directions to the house we actually rented. When we did get to the correct house, we didn't have the correct code to enter the house, ended up having to call the number to get the correct code. We have rented from Greybeard before but this was a bad experience for us. We are 80 & 83 years old and were not expecting the location to be so high up in the mountain. We are from the area, but had not visited Gateway Mountain before this trip and were disappointed in the location of the house we rented. Quite frankly I don't know how emergency fire trucks or medical vehicles could reach someone in trouble or if there was a fire in that house....
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2025
Ann, we are so sorry to hear that your most recent experience with us was disappointing, and we sincerely apologize for the frustrating and inconvenient issue regarding the driving directions and keyless entry code. This was a rare situation that we will work hard to prevent from happening again in the future. Regarding the Gateway Mountain community, the roads are quite steep but are accessible for incoming guests and emergency personnel. The homes in this private community provide some of the most incredible scenery and seclusion, but the route can be intimidating for some drivers. We hope you will consider staying with us again so we can regain your confidence by finding the perfect home that fits your needs and promises an exceptional stay from start to finish.
Verified

8/10 Good

Paula B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the location needed a little maintenance

What a wonderful location. We would return simply because of that. The house was spacious with wonderful games for the kids. The only problem we had was it was not clean. It appeared like the house had sat empty for quite a while and wasn’t checked before we checked it. Some of floors were dusty and dirty. There were a few dead bugs laying about. One of the basement bedrooms had something that look like a dark drink spilled on the wall The view from the deck was beautiful and peaceful. However, the deck was full of cobwebs, and had plants growing out from in between the boards. A few of the dishes were dirty. But I think that might have been because the top dishwasher didn’t work, and maybe the cleaning staff didn’t realized it before the dishes were placed back into the cupboards. I’m sure I could’ve asked the management team to send a cleaner out to clean the house a little better however, we were enjoying our time and didn’t want to be interrupted by a cleaner. I do feel like if you’re going to pay that much for a house. It should be very clean when you check in And well-maintained. My daughter did get to see a bear. It came right up to the window on the bottom deck. Glad the door was shut and locked.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2024
Paula, while we're happy you had an overall great stay at Hummingbirds' Mountain Retreat and loved the location, we're sorry to hear that the cleanliness fell below our high standard. The home was cleaned and inspected on the day of your arrival, but as you mentioned, we are always happy to send a housekeeper for a touch-up clean if requested. We appreciate your honest feedback in bringing the cleanliness issues to our attention so we can relay them to our housekeeping team for future quality control, and we hope that you will consider staying with us again whenever you return to the Asheville area so we can provide you with a truly exceptional vacation experience!

About the host

Hosted by Greybeard Rentals

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Greybeard Rentals manages over 225 vacation rentals in Asheville, Black Mountain, Lake James, and the surrounding Western North Carolina region. A locally owned and operated business for over 25 years, Greybeard Rentals team of 20+ rental specialists are available to provide 24/7 rental emergency support for any rental issues that arise. They are also available to assist with any questions you may have about restaurant recommendations, activities, and more.

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