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A sweet spot to stay, Golf, hiking, water, horseback riding, Relax & Recharge!

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Exterior
A view of the river from the deck!
This walk way leads up to a look out above the house.
Private kitchen
Master bedroom, has a queen bed and full bath attached.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

A sweet spot to stay, Golf, hiking, water, horseback riding, Relax & Recharge!

Sweet Spot overlooks South Toe River and walk to Mt Mitchell Golf Course and Pisgah National Forest. Outstanding fly-fishing for brook and rainbow. 2 bedrooms with master having a queen bed and second bedroom with a full and twin. A sleeper sofa provides extra accommodations for 2 more. The deck overlooks South toe River, includes a look out platform behind house that gives terrific views of mountains. The house has a large GAS fireplace to warm your toes on cool nights. the kitchen is fully equipped to take care of cooking needs for a week stay over. Washer and dryer in laundry room will keep you in fresh clothes throughout your vacation. We now have a new mini split A/C and heat! We are 2 miles off the Blue ridge Parkway. We have 2 water falls within mins of the house. We are 15 mins. from Crabtree Falls which is spectacular. We are 20 mins from Little Switzerland which has a wonderful café used book store and coffee shop. We have many many trails within 5 miles of the house and are listed in our three ring binder. 8 mins. up the road is Hemloch state park where you can rent inner tubes to tube down the South Toe River. South toe river provides lots of fishing spots. And of course Burnsville and Spruce Pine two small town communities with a lot of shopping are 30 mins away Of course if you need big town Asheville is within an hours drive and the big city life is at your finger tips.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4208845
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

About the area

Burnsville

Burnsville is home to this holiday home. Mount Mitchell Golf Club and Buck Creek Trout Farm are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Emerald Village and Energy Xchange. Woodys Chair Shop and Old Fort Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. Water tubing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and mountain biking nearby.
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Burnsville, NC

What's nearby

  • Mount Mitchell Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Mount Mitchell Trailhead - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance - 54 min drive - 82.9 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 58 min drive - 90.2 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 60 min drive - 89.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mt Mitchell Cafe and Eatery
  • ‪J & J's Grill on the Green - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Teo's at Mount Mitchell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sally's Kitchen and Riverside Treehouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mt Mitchell View Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A sweet spot to stay, Golf, hiking, water, horseback riding, Relax & Recharge! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A sweet spot to stay, Golf, hiking, water, horseback riding, Relax & Recharge!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A sweet spot to stay, Golf, hiking, water, horseback riding, Relax & Recharge!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A sweet spot to stay, Golf, hiking, water, horseback riding, Relax & Recharge!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A sweet spot to stay, Golf, hiking, water, horseback riding, Relax & Recharge! located?

Situated in Burnsville, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Pisgah National Forest, Mount Mitchell Golf Club and Roaring Fork Waterfalls. Mount Mitchell Trailhead is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 86 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve stayed at the location multiple times and it never disappoints. Great location, well equipped, and host is awesome to deal with! Kids road bikes up and down the road and easy access to river.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tristan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a beautiful location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay, we love the location an privacy. The overlook is a fun spot for enjoy coffee and kids love the little “adventure” walking up to it.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cabin with all the necessities. Good private location nestled in the woods. It is also right next to Roaring Fork Falls. Local towns are a short driving distance away.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky V.

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

We love Sweet Spot!

Sweet Spot was a perfect fall getaway for my husband and me. It is so close to so many hiking trails and the BRP. It's comfortable and our pooch enjoyed it too.
Stayed 17 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordon J. C.

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

Serene Mountain Getaway

Perfect location for Mt. Mitchell area hikes/waterfalls/Blue Ridge Parkway. Excellent privacy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn O.

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

Perfect Spot for Dad

The property was perfect for our Dad’s birthday getaway. There are so many great hikes nearby, you really don’t need to go far to enjoy the mountains.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

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

Peaceful location

Very chill location. As golfers, we appreciated how close we were to Mt. Mitchell golf course and also to the Blue Ridge Parkway
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

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

Great spot in the mountains

This house was wonderful. Being right next to the South Toe River was relaxing and the house itself was very comfy. Kitchen was nicely stocked and it was a great place to be.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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

Black Mountain Cabin

Good location right off the Parkway and near Mt Mitchell. Mt Mitchell trailhead is only 2 miles from cabin.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Valerie P.

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

Perfect location

Location is two miles away (a short drive) from the Mt Mitchell trailhead. We were able to do the big hike to the summit as well as several smaller hikes to waterfalls and a swim in the river, all within easy driving distance. Little Switzerland was about 30 minutes away, and a nice afternoon diversion.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen M.

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

Good time

Good location. Central to a lot. Easy access to parkway.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erich a.

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

Super clean an gary was nice

Well be back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

marie D.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
The rental smelled very musty. We could not get rid of the smell by opening windows. The unit should have a dehumidifier. We also found mouse droppings and brown stains in between sofa bedding in the closet, pictures attached. The rental needed a deep clean. There was a coat of dust on ceiling fan, picture attached. Grill was out of propane, had to use broiler to cook our hot dogs. We left the next day.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tonia F.

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

Christmas getaway with Family

Our stay was great. The kitchen has all of the essentials and pretty nice cookware. The beds were comfy and we had WFI that worked perfectly. The driveway was super steep, lol! The dishwasher didn’t work and there was a blow dryer that didn’t work either. It was fine, however, we had the dishwasher fully loaded. It was a great stay! I can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan 2024
In Response The blow dryer worked fine you had pressed the reset button and just needed to reset it?? The dish washer had blown a breaker and needed it reset Also! I can be there in 10 mins. normally to help with these simply problems. Thanks Gary
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary D.

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

Comfortable but steep!

Comfortable, no-frills but adequate. Nice to be able to hear the river. FYI, the entrance is challenging - steep driveway and steep steps to the door. This could be a problem for anyone with any mobility issues. We had an overhead light go out and the host/manager promptly sent someone to take care of it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Emily D.

Great location with beautiful views of the river!

We enjoyed spending Thanksgiving at this mountain retreat. We loved being able to hear the river from inside the house and the gorgeous views from the windows. Even though it was cold, we made good use of the deck seating area and the upper deck. I recommend the easy hike to the gorgeous waterfall nearby. The very steep driveway could be tricky if you have multiple cars to park and more information on the fireplace/heating system would have been nice. The master suite and bedding was nice, but the mattresses and sheets in the other room could use an upgrade. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay at “The Sweet Spot” and felt that it is a great place for the value.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Lynn J.

We really liked the cottage and found the location and area great.

We really thought it would be a place we would like to return to! The cottage is perfect for us. The two criticisms, it needs new bed in master desperately. Terrible mattress, old and stiff and creaky and the grill which looks like a full size in photos is so small it is not really usable. The kitchen was well stocked as were towels. Didn't supply but two rolls of TP. Place was clean, airy, nice windows and outside elevated patio was a treat! Replace the bed and grill and it is just perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Funny owner was thinking about picking up a new gas grill as more renters were interested in cooking out! Will look at getting new mattress, or possibly new bed. Thanks for feed back!
Verified

8/10 Good

Ellen S.

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

Great Location for Mountain Views and Hiking

This house is in a good location for reaching amazing scenic views and access to fishing, golf, and a variety of waterfall hikes. The city of Marion is about 30 minutes down the mountain with good selection of grocery stores and restaurants. The driveway is a very steep walk up to the house and so are the stairs to enter, so loading and unloading can be a challenge. The house has good space and a well-stocked kitchen. We did have to do some cleaning when we arrived, including changing the bed sheets. The owner did respond to this issue in a very positive manner.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2022
Even after washing those sheets they still never came out as it is permanent and were replaced.
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia S.

Nice house but very musty!

The layout was nice, the area was nice, the water pressure was amazing, the beds were comfortable (especially the new one in master bedroom), check-in was easy, but the house gets very moist because of the altitude. Having the heat on helps to dry it out but there was visible mildew all along one of the baseboards in the smaller bedroom, that I had to clean. Mold and mildew grows very quickly in that environment. I think the owner does all that he can to make the house nice, but people with allergies and respiratory issues should keep that in mind when renting in the mountains. Also, not good for handicapped. Too steep and a set of stairs. Otherwise we really liked the house! I also think the owner is very reasonable and keeps the price very affordable, with all things in mind.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Keep in mind we are next to a river that is flowing heavy and this is the rainy season! The mold was just white spots that are a constant battle this time of year!
Verified

8/10 Good

Justin M.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great location, nice place, but a few minor issues

It's a great location, and everything is as advertised. The kitchen was very nicely equipped, down to coffee filters and trash bags (i.e., stuff I always forget to bring to a cabin). There were only two issues with the stay. First, the dishes and other things in the cabinet were often dirty. I'm guessing that this is because the property manager is counting on the residents to do the dishes without checking that they've been done properly. The second issue was an inability to reach the property manager. We had a power outage after a storm (it happens), and wanted to check with the manager to report the outage to the power company. We tried the number listed, but only got a "this voicemail inbox has not been set up" response. We never got a call back. It wasn't a huge issue since the power came back on three hours later, but it could have been an issue for a more pressing matter. Overall, great location, nice place, and a decent value, but a few details could be addressed to make it a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2020
Sorry about the power! If your power was out then so was mine and my answer machine will not pick up! Power in the mountains goes out alot! UGH! As for dishes we run them through the dishwasher and maybe the previous renters had stuck a few back before cleaning them. Good thing there is a Dishwasher.
Verified

4/10 Poor

mike b.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Bring nose plugs and don't expect much communication from the property manager.

The listing makes it appear this property is on the creek. It is actually across the road. Not a bad view but like thinking you're getting oceanfront and then you find that you are across the street. The place smelled awful of mildew. My wife slept the first night with a corona mask to stop the stench. I discovered that one strong source of the smell was the nightstands. So I pulled out the drawers and put them in the laundry room which helped. We also burned candles and turned the fans up and opened the windows, which helpd but didn't solve the problem. And, who wants to have to do that on vacation. There was a full load on sheets and towel left in the dryer. My wife had to fold and put it all away. She was not pleased. The master bedroom door takes your full body weight to shove open and closed. With all of these negatives, if the property manager, Gary, would have been more responsive and sympathetic, we probably wouldn't be as disgruntled. We're actually very easy going. We typically stay at La Quinta's, not the Ritz. We are not high-demand, but this fell short and Gary really dropped the ball on communication. The house has a ton of potential. Just need to do a little updating, fix that door, address the smell and it really would be "Sweet Spot."
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2020
Every once in awhile you get a renter that is difficult at best and when on vacation number one goal is to have a good time. But when you leave a bag full of dog feces at the front door for cleaning people that makes for negative reviews. They obviously didn"t read rules of the house as furniture was widely rearranged, all left overs in fridge were left also for cleaning folks which were already upset with dog pooh at front door. After 8 straight rentals in a row all happy with rental this review seems way off the mark! Sorry and please remember we constantly try to help renters to enjoy their stay. We never made it seem anything but what it is and keep the price very reasonably. Esp. after adding Thousands of dollars on mini splits to help with moisture in home. Please use them and things will go very smoothly.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

Nice Property

Really peaceful and beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron P.

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

Ideal location for hiking!

Sweet Spot was minutes from numerous hikes including the Mt Mitchell trail. The internet was among the best we’ve had which enabled us to work while away. We’d happily stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy L.

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

Loved my time here

This is the second time we stayed at this house. It is in a great location and I especially loved mornings on the deck, listening the river. We did some hiking and fishing, and of course went into Barnsville for the bbq at Pig & Grits, and shopping at Something Special and Monkey Business. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

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