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Near Asheville, near the stars, nearly perfect! Almost Heaven. 3000 ft.

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A spacious wooden cabin with a large living area, leather sofas, a fireplace, and large windows offering scenic views.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, wooden dining table, and a television.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, granite countertops, and pendant lighting.
A cozy living room with a piano, a table with a lamp, and a leather couch.
A large, two-story house with a spacious deck and a covered patio, surrounded by lush greenery and hills in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Old Fort, NC
  • Place, Waterfall Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Pisgah National Forest
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Catawba Falls
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Near Asheville, near the stars, nearly perfect! Almost Heaven. 3000 ft.

If you have any questions just hit the 'Send email' button to the right. We will be happy to ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS. WE ARE REPUTABLE OWNERS WITH DOZENS OF 5 STAR REVIEWS (Please read our reviews!) OFFERING YOU THE BEST SERVICE AND VALUE.

We named our mountain home “Almost Heaven” because when we are there, that is exactly what it feels like to us. At 3,000 feet in elevation, we are close to the stars at night, to the clouds by day and we are witness to gorgeous sunrises and sunsets all year long. When the summer heat is burning up the low lands we have fresh, cool breezes and even sweater weather in the evenings. We look out 40 miles to Mt. Mitchell in the north, ten mountain ranges to where the sun sets in the west and 60 miles to a flat line in the south. We are surrounded by nature, astronomy and meteorology, yet we are a short 35 minute drive to Biltmore House and the excellent restaurants of downtown Asheville, and 20 minutes from Black Mountain and its quaint shops, restaurants, and gigantic grocery stores. We hear the wind in the leaves and catch the sweet smell of Rhododendron and Mountain Laurel in the springtime; we pick wild blackberries in the summer and listen to songbirds all day. We frequently encounter deer, wild turkey and even bobcats, yet we live in a modern, luxurious home with a gourmet kitchen, satellite TV, instant hot water, wonderful beds and mattresses, and windows everywhere to frame the beauty that is all around us. Our home is built for both togetherness and privacy: the family room has a monumental stone fireplace surrounded by leather sofas, the covered side porch serves as an outdoor dining area, the basement offers ping-pong and Foosball tables and three-quarters of the home is surrounded by decks and rockers – while every one of the four bedrooms has its own private porch for personal conversation or quiet reading time away from the larger group. It is the best of all worlds: natural, yet very civilized; remote yet convenient; private yet communal. It is Almost Heaven. We would love to share it with you!

Keywords: House, beauty, 3000 ft, views, Mt. Mitchell, sunsets, vistas, waterfall, Easy drive to Asheville and Lake Lure. Private, modern, luxury.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No parties/events allowed without owner approval.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No parties or events allowed without written approval from owner.
All trash is removed from the house at the end of your stay. No food is left in the refrigerator.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 364600vb
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
Note from host: No parties/events allowed without owner approval.
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 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

Old Fort

Located in Old Fort, this holiday home is in the mountains. Chimney Rock State Park and CMLC Florence Nature Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Old Fort Railroad Museum and Chimney Rock Gemstone Mine. Travelling with kids? Consider Chimney Rock Adventure Golf and Black Mountain Center for the Arts. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Old Fort, NC

What's nearby

  • Waterfall Park - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Pisgah National Forest - 17 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Old Fort Railroad Museum - 18 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Chimney Rock State Park - 22 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Catawba Falls - 23 min drive - 23.9 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Legends on the Lake - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Victory @ Rumbling Bald Resort - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Near Asheville, near the stars, nearly perfect! Almost Heaven. 3000 ft. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Near Asheville, near the stars, nearly perfect! Almost Heaven. 3000 ft.?

As of 27 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Near Asheville, near the stars, nearly perfect! Almost Heaven. 3000 ft. on 28 Sept 2026 start from AU$1,550, 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 Near Asheville, near the stars, nearly perfect! Almost Heaven. 3000 ft.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Near Asheville, near the stars, nearly perfect! Almost Heaven. 3000 ft.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Near Asheville, near the stars, nearly perfect! Almost Heaven. 3000 ft.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Near Asheville, near the stars, nearly perfect! Almost Heaven. 3000 ft. located?

This family-friendly Old Fort holiday home is located in the mountains, 3 mi (4.9 km) from Waterfall Park, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Old Fort Railroad Museum and Catawba River. Lake Lure and Old Fort Picnic Area are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 160 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful Views!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property with an amazing view.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an absolute treat of a place to stay! The views are hands down some of the best I've ever seen with any house I've stayed at in the mountains and all my guests had the same thing to say upon arrival. The house was great, super clean, and suites all needs for the trip. The surrounding area was wonderful and it was very close to our destinations for the weekend activities. An added bonus, the owners are absolutely wonderful and their communication was top notch! They were so helpful with anything we needed and I hope others come to stay at this great getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views and sunsets! It’s on a ridge so the views were amazing on both sides of the house with several beautiful decks to enjoy them from. Nicely furnished. It had all the kitchen and bathroom necessities. Getting the gate cards was a bit tricky but they worked well once we found them. Annette was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Almost Heaven

Beautiful home, well appointed,fabulous views.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2025
Carol, So glad you enjoyed the splendor of Almost Heaven. Hope you'll come again. Have a great rest of your summer! Best, Annette and Jim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The location of this cabin with the mountainous view was breathtaking! The house is very spacious.

The ease of renting this property on VRBO was much appreciated. There check in & out process was a breeze.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Property and Fantastic Host

Very well equipped home with stunning views!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

Very comfortable. A special treat to have the fireplace. The view was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer Family Get Away

It was awesome for our family of eight. The views were incredible and the home had everything we needed to enjoy our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Almost Heaven

Beautiful home. Thank you for letting us stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to relax

The home was as advertised. Clean, well equipped and a great view. Had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Almost Heaven

We had a wonderful stay at Almost Heaven. The owners are very helpful with communication and in providing details as we prepared to visit the area. The house was amazing and the views are spectacular. We hope to visit again another time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great escape

We had a great time, the views were amazing. Also really enjoyed the ping pong table and fooseball table in the basement.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountain Retreat

Outstanding property in the mountains. Very clean and spacious and the 4 bedrooms were very nice and clean. Really a nice house with beautiful views of the area. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Couldn’t have found a better place!

Almost Heaven is an amazing property! The house is very nice, super clean, and well stocked. The views are incredible and this was a perfect place for our family. We made trips to the Biltmore and downtown Asheville then retreated to the very quite paradise that is Almost Heaven.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Absolutely perfect. The view is incredible. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome cabin!

Almost Heaven has to be experienced to believe. The views are beyond captivating. Our family of five were more than comfortable in this well appointed home. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Family Spring Break Getaway!

Beautiful mountain home with breathtaking views! There was plenty of room for my family of four and my parents. The kitchen was well equipped and my seven year old daughter enjoyed the Ping pong table and foosball table in the basement. The owner is really easy to work with. There's so much to see and do around this area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Davidson Friends Weekend 30th Anniversary

This house was perfect! We went for a hike and a visit around Lake Lure, but our favorite time was sitting on the back porch and just talking. Owner’s instructions and list of things to do were very helpful. We would highly recommend.!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This really is almost heaven!

Third time visit for a girls retreat. Perfect location, lovely views, great times sitting outside joying the mountains. The house was immaculately clean and had everything we need for cooking and cocktails. Annette the hostess could not have been more helpful and easy to work with. It’s ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️in our book.!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything you might need for your stay

The cabin was well equipped with whatever you might need. The owner responded very quickly with my one question upon arrival. The cabin is not very close to much of the hiking trails, so expect lengthy drives. Overall, it is a nicely kept cabin that is also very spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick Mountain get away

Peaceful, comfortable, restful! Had everything we needed, and more. Drive up the Mountain not for sissy’s! Get groceries for your stay at Ingles in Black Mountain, fabulous supermarket. Should you decide not to venture one day, have enough food to manage for the day!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family get together

Views from the property were beautiful, we even saw a rainbow on two nights while we were there. The house nicely accommodated our family. Communication and check in were very easy and the instructions were perfect. The ride to the house takes some time to get used to the uphill climb and narrow roadways. We had a wonderful time
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing views!

Came up with a group of friends to celebrate my husband’s 50th anniversary. Chose the location because the photos in the listing were beautiful (and they are completely accurate) and it’s close enough to drive to places if you want to go do something. We went into Asheville and Black Mountain but we were all happy to head back to the house to hang out on the porch. We definitely want to come back. Annette was so sweet and helpful to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Almost Heaven

It lives up to its name! The views were breathtaking and the house was beautiful! The owners provided so many extras like games, key board, hammock etc. The only small thing was the water pressure was a bit low and the road to the house a bit narrow and steep. I would still go back in a heart beat though! Thanks again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Annette Morgan

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Why they chose this property

It is the perfect place to mix with family and friends, yet also provides space for personal time and reading.

What makes this property unique

Our house, Almost Heaven is unique because it has mountain views from every room and each bedroom has access to a balcony or deck to sit and enjoy the spectacular views.

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