Holiday rentals with a kayak in Asheville

We had a great time in Asheville. House is just as described. Be sure to visit Appalachian Mountain Brewery just around the corner! Great beer and food!

We had a very peaceful 5-night stay at the house, which was very comfortable. It was clean, well stocked with essentials, and had high quality furniture, bedding, linens and towels. The neighborhood is very quiet and secluded. There was no cell signal for me at the house, but the Wifi was fairly reliable - though a little too slow for uninterrupted streaming of TV shows. One thing that was a little tricky was the lighting situation. Some labels on the light switches might help, as some seemed to do nothing, while other sets of lights (those above the bar, and the outdoor ones by the hot tub) were either broken or had switches we couldn't find. The filtered water from the fridge was also not working, and in the separate "treehouse" building (where the main TV is), the only functional source of heat was a small Dyson space heater.

What a great place. Brought the family for Thanksgiving. Plenty of room for everyone. Saw 4 bucks the day we arrived. We had fires, fished, played games and relaxed. Kitchen is very well stocked. Love the “second” kitchen. It sure helped with Thanksgiving. The whole house is. Thomas is a great host. Don’t hesitate to book. I bet it’s great in the summer.

we enjoyed our stay here it was very private ,clean and peaceful ! lots of cool lizards too!

We booked with Ian last second due to our previous airbnb not being ready and the hot tub was broken… Ian was quick in action to have cleaners get to the house before we finished biltmore, the house was beautiful and very clean, we enjoyed the privacy his house had to offer! This property we stayed at was by far the best house and the cleanest of all properties I have ever stayed at! The property is VERY close to downtown Asheville!! 10/10 recommend booking with this host!!

Wow, I am absolutely blown away! This was such an incredible stay! 🌿🏡 Kevin & Linda are the kindest, most caring, and genuinely loving hosts—you can tell their heart is in everything they do. 💛 The pups were precious, and their sweet old girl, Ruth Ann, even joined us on most of our hikes, which made the experience even more special. 🐾 The home was gorgeous, the bed was super comfy, and the WiFi was fast—but honestly, we LOVED having no service outside the house. It made the trip feel like a true reset from the outside world. And can we talk about that bath?! 😍 Omg, yes please. The hiking trails were incredible, the provided map was crystal clear (with extras just in case), and town was just 35 minutes away—super easy to find based on their directions. To top it all off, they even let us try some fresh farm eggs from their chickens, which was such a thoughtful touch. We’re heading home feeling refreshed, recharged, and overflowing with gratitude. 🥰 Already planning our next

Great location on Lake Lure. Quick access to the central part of the lake. Inside the house is on the small side but outdoor decks provide plenty of space to spread out. Everything you might need to enjoy your lake stay is provided, including the option for an on-site boat to rent. Parking is tight for larger vehicles - would suggest more compact size cars for easier maneuvering on street/parking area.

Our family of four (including two older teens and two dogs) loved Diane’s place. The location could not have been better. We had a beautiful view of the mountains from all of the many decks and outdoor living spaces, and were in an ideal cove for swimming and paddle boarding. The house has everything we needed and much more. We never needed to leave except for groceries. Our kids preferred it to our usual beach vacation. The kitchen and appliances were spotless. Throw blankets, pet protectors, pool towels, life jackets and every kitchen item you could imagine, the home provided it all. Diane was extremely gracious and proactive in communication. If we plan a future lake vacation, we will certainly look for this lovely Lake Lure home again, and anything Diane is hosting.

Can’t say how much we love Bearcat Cottage! Always a quick response to any questions, on a rainy day played monopoly and uno, sunny days went swimming,kayaking and roasted marshmallows. My girls had a mini spa day and felt like they were in a “fancy” hotel (the slippers and robes)! Can’t wait to come back. Kitchen has everything and more!

The Lake Summit Nest, Dock and Boathouse exceeded our expectations! It was truly a place where we were able to retreat and rest amid beautiful, tranquil surroundings. The accommodations were immaculate and the kitchen replete with every tool we needed to prepare the meals we ate there. Wonderful coffee, a fridge and cabinets stocked with thoughtful purchases enhanced our experience and enjoyment. There were dozens of special touches that only an empathetic host would think to provide that made our stay more convenient and pleasant. To list them all would be impossible. Melinda is a superb host! There’s so much to do in the area, as well as being a true haven of quiet rest. The boat dock, with its kayaks, SUP boards and opportunities for water play were great. My husband had fun catching fish from the dock and the kayak. We have stayed in many Airbnbs in the U.S. and other countries and The Nest will stand out in our memories as the best!

My girlfriend and I enjoyed a quiet weekend here and we both absolutely loved it. The place was perfect for a getaway weekend for two! Would recommend to other couples.

Wonderful getaway for the family! The kids had the adventure we wanted away from the city. We had zero allergy issues, a few of us have allergy and asthma challenges and this home was clean and allergen free for us! We spent most mornings with coffee and either board games or exploring, the days on the lake with the kayaks and canoes, then nights around the fire with burgers and s’mores. Wonderful place for our family of 5. Thank you!

Our family of 5 enjoyed our stay here. There was plenty of space. There were large dining tables both indoors and outdoors. The home was well-equipped, with everything we needed. Our stay was short-term, but I was amazed by how much storage there was in the house, even though we didn’t personally use it. The furniture and beds were comfortable . Everything was clean. The carport was great for keeping us and our vehicle dry. The location was very convenient to many areas of town- it felt like we were never more than 5-10 minutes from our destination. We liked being able to walk to the college. The yard and deck were great spaces to spend time outdoors.

Place was beautiful inside and out. My only complaint was that there was no laundry detergent, paper towels, or trash bags. Otherwise the host was responsive and the house was clean.

Donna has a wonderful place tucked away with a beautiful woodland view. All amenities were available and useful. Donna was very responsive with anything we needed at the time of our stay. We will be back for sure!

We had an amazing stay! The private beach is so nice and the kids enjoyed it so much. The house had a well stocked kitchen and everything was in order. The host is extremely responsive and was quick to help.

Beautiful piece of heaven. Even though it rained the majority of our visit we were still able to enjoy the serenity of the area thanks to the covered porches. This home is so peaceful and quaint. Exactly what I wished for, and we look forward to staying here again. Highly recommend folks stay at this beautiful cabin with the lovely view.

We throughly enjoyed our stay at Joshua's beautiful cabin! There was plenty of space for our 2 families and 2 pups. We had the best time during the rainy weather relaxing in the huge living room, playing board games, and watching movies. Once the weather improved, we took advantage of the amenities and played mini golf, pickle ball, and swam at the pool. We also had some of the BEST pizza from the Legends restaurant! Highly recommend this cabin for a weekend full of fun and relaxation!

The house itself was beautiful and spacious. Plenty of room for our extended family. We went to Chimney Rock and Biltmore before the unwanted visitor. We unfortunately were there during Hurricane Helene, so we were without power and had difficulty getting out due to trees in the road and had to cut our trip short. Of course none of this could have been prevented or expected. We were thankful to have the grill outside once the electricity went out. Neighbors and vacationers alike helped to clear the road of the trees. To say this vacation is memorable would be an understatement. We will keep the entire area in our thoughts and prayers for a quick recovery.

Quiet and peaceful place to relax and still close to town. Great covered porch, it rained while we were there and it was nice to still be able to sit outside and enjoy the sound!

This is now one of our favorite AirBnBs and we are planning our next trip for the Fall. This cabin was BEAUTIFUL, clean and had more than basic amenities. It had so much space (both inside and out) for adults and kids. We loved the enclosed wrap around porch for our pup and the hot tub! The downstairs had so much to do—-it kept our kiddos entertained for hours. I can’t say enough about this place. You can tell they have a superb cleaning crew and take great care of this oasis in the mountains! *Note to those not from the area: there are a few steep and winding gravel roads to get to this location. Our vans traveled just fine to get there, but I would have been hesitant if there was any kind of bad weather expected.

Amazing location and very Nice cabin! Definitely will come back!