The Gem: Gated Luxury Mtn Home - Hot Tub/Sauna/Basketball/EV Charger/Hiking

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A spacious living area with a large sofa set, a wooden staircase, and a dining area.
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, a large sofa, and a wooden dining table.
A house with a stone facade, a front porch with a bench, and a door with a window above it.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden bar stools, and pendant lighting.
A two-story house with a stone facade, a garage, and a front porch with a bench.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Arcade/game room
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Black Mountain, NC
  • Place, Pisgah National Forest
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Black Mountain Center for the Arts
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Tomahawk
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Cardinal Room

1 King Bed

Deer Room

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Sofa Bed

Moose Room

1 Queen Bed

Owners Balcony/Deck Suite

1 King Bed

Upstairs Owner's Suite

1 King Bed

Waterfall Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Cardinal Bathroom/Sauna

Toilet · Shower only

Deer Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Moose Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Owner's Suite Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Owner's Suite Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Waterfall Room/Office Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area

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About the area

Black Mountain

Black Mountain is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at CMLC Florence Nature Preserve and Pisgah National Forest, while White Horse Black Mountain and Black Mountain Center for the Arts are cultural highlights. The Merry Wine Market and Old Fort Railroad Museum are also worth visiting.
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Map
Black Mountain, NC

What's nearby

  • Pisgah National Forest - 12 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Black Mountain Center for the Arts - 20 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Swannanoa Valley Museum - 20 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Lake Tomahawk - 21 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Chimney Rock State Park - 25 min drive - 26.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Recess Coffee and Baked Goods - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Ole's Guacamoles - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Dripolator Coffeehouse - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Lookout Brewing Company - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gem: Gated Luxury Mtn Home - Hot Tub/Sauna/Basketball/EV Charger/Hiking pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at The Gem: Gated Luxury Mtn Home - Hot Tub/Sauna/Basketball/EV Charger/Hiking?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Gem: Gated Luxury Mtn Home - Hot Tub/Sauna/Basketball/EV Charger/Hiking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gem: Gated Luxury Mtn Home - Hot Tub/Sauna/Basketball/EV Charger/Hiking?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Gem: Gated Luxury Mtn Home - Hot Tub/Sauna/Basketball/EV Charger/Hiking located?

Situated in Black Mountain, this holiday home is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Pisgah National Forest and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Catawba River. White Horse Black Mountain and The Merry Wine Market are also within 9 miles (15 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. 8 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Every room was furnished with comforts and amenities to create a complete retreat house!Our family appreciated our own spacious rooms/bathrooms! And gathered in the spaces that invited us to connect and play! We enjoyed a beautiful, colorful fall weekend; The house is truly The Gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing those beautiful photos! We loved seeing the fall colors and wildlife you captured during your stay. It really is such a special time of year in the mountains! We're so glad your family enjoyed the house and had plenty of room to spread out, relax, and spend time together. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It was a pleasure hosting your family and we hope you'll come back and visit again! Warm regards, Luisa & Michael The GEM – Black Mountain, NC
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a family reunion and this cabin was perfect. Everyone had a lovely time and the extras were wonderful. This a great spot to check out
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house! So beautiful and plenty of space for all of us. Would definitely recommend and would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Getaway

Lovely property!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family with grown children and a grandchild stayed in this beautiful, spacious home secluded in the mountains. With three levels, everyone had plenty of space to spread out with multiple seating areas. The host even provided a travel crib. We enjoyed sitting around the porch fire pit in the late afternoons. One evening, we were gathered around the outdoor fire pit for smores. One afternoon, we saw a mother bear and two cubs come up to the car port area! (We watched them from inside the house.) Being surrounded by the beautiful natural landscape of the mountains was very relaxing. Our grown children really enjoyed using the sauna as well as the hot tub. There is also a large game room as well. Something for everyone of all ages in the house! I would highly recommend this place in the mountains.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

French Family

Excellent
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Gem is not only clean and spacious but includes everything for our family to enjoy a mountain getaway. The kitchen was well equipped for large meals. The bed were very comfortable and the endless amenities made our stay perfect. The game room, the hot tub, the yard and views were amazing! We would highly recommend the property! We enjoyed all the mountains had to offer and then relaxed indoors around the fireplace!!! Wonderful hosts and beautiful home!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2025
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. We’re truly glad The GEM provided a comfortable and memorable setting for your family’s Thanksgiving getaway. It means a great deal to us that you enjoyed your stay and we sincerely appreciate how thoughtful you were as guests. We’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime. Warmest regards, Luisa & Michael
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
A great house - and has everything needed and more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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