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Three Peaks Retreat
Your home base to explore the area’s many trails & waterfalls! This historic home is minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Enjoy a spacious bedroom with a king-size Nectar mattress and a luxurious bathroom. Attached is a kitchenette with microwave, coffee maker, and fridge/freezer. Savor your favorite beverage from the breakfast nook with picture window that overlooks the meadows. Private entrance, fenced yard with table. 5 acre property with pond and wildlife. Breakfast foods provided & Laundry

Cozy Cabin on 4 acres - By I-40, King Bed, Loft
"Old Fort Tiny Cabin" is a gorgeous 399 sq ft cabin nestled on 4 rural acres & close to downtown Old Fort! 2 BR/ 1 BATH 4 acres Front Deck Fenced Yard Outdoor Grilling & Seating Fire Pit Fully Equipped Kitchen Smart TV in Loft & Bedroom Video Games Fast Wi-Fi Near Pisgah National Forest for Hiking & Biking Washer/Dryer Dog Friendly EV charging 1.5 miles away Located a few miles from restaurants, grocery stores, coffee shops & craft breweries. 25 minutes to Asheville 15 minutes to Black Mtn

Cozy art bus near I-40, peaceful country views
Nestled amongst the trees at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this home is clean and simple, with a lived-in charm that includes scratches and stains. - Ceiling is 5’ 11” - 6 min to I-40 and town of Old Fort (breweries, restaurants, stores) - 30 min to Asheville. 15 to Black Mtn or Marion - Queen bed, 8” foam - Full futon, firm - Heated shower (lasts about 5 min) - Flushing house toilet - WiFi, Smart TV - A/C, heaters - Host on-site - Early check-in often available ($5) - Easy check-out

Nature Lovers Paradise- Cabin 2- cozy & peaceful!
Get away from it all and sleep under the stars. Cozy little tiny cabin nestled in the woods under big oak trees. Feel like you are a million miles away from civilization but you are at the backdoor of many hiking and biking trails, fishing streams, boutique shops, amazing restaurants and cool breweries! Plus you are less than 30 minutes away from Asheville and The Biltmore House. Come relax! NO PETS NO SMOKING The tiny cabin is 228 sq ft. Wifi and cell service can be spotty at times.

"mini": romantic tiny home/modern cabin + fire pit
"mini" is one of two private tiny houses on a 1.34 acre lot in a modest, quiet neighborhood 2 miles from marion's cute main st. tons of gorgeous scenery, hikes, bike trails, lakes, rivers, state parks, wineries, good eats, and other activities within easy reach to keep you hopping or just hang out & relax! mini is the perfect base camp to explore the many riches of the area and the bonus is that asheville is just a beautiful 40 min drive! mini knows love is love & welcomes all!

Peaceful Farmstay | Wine, Views & Friendly Animals
Ever have a moment where you just stop and breathe it all in? That’s what this hillside farm is for...peaceful mountain views, sunsets from the summer kitchen, and the quiet joy of farm life. Wake to foggy hills and coffee, end your day with wine by the fire. With pigs, birds, a big fluffy farm dog, and space to just be... this is the reset you didn’t know you needed. Perfect for a romantic escape, girls trip, or a cozy family retreat... where stars shine, and life slows down.

Linville Gorge Guest Suite
Western North Carolina is BACK! Situated on the edge of the Linville Gorge, we are 1 mile from the Pisgah National Forest and 3 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway. The perfect location for outdoor enthusiasts, weekend warriors or book nerds. Grab a picnic and hike to a secluded river spot, road bike "The Snake" to Little Switzerland, mountain bike some of the sweetest, technical descents, trail run, or just pour a glass of wine and finally finish that James Patterson book.

Cozy 2 bedroom home with firepit!
Relax with the whole family at this peaceful 2 bedroom tiny home! Its the perfect spot for couples or small familes looking for a quiet getaway!! This is the perfect location being just minutes to the best hiking/biking trails around and 10 minutes to black mountain, 25 minutes to popular down town Asheville! We are also just 25 min to lake James! So much fun in one area! Enjoy a day tubing down catawba river, hiking catawba falls, or exploring around andrews geyser!

Private~Cozy~Cool
A private little gem located in Spruce Pine NC. 2.5 mi off the Blue Ridge PKWY above the Grassy Creek Golf Club. 2.2 mi to Blue Ridge Regional Hospital. One hour to Asheville, Boone, Blowing Rock and Johnson City, TN, with everything you need for spending time in NW North Carolina. This studio style carriage house with full kitchen and bath, has care free parking and privacy through your old stone stairway. 5mi/Little Switzerland, 2.5mi/The Blue Ridge Pkwy

Boat House Cottage - Hiker’s retreat in Linville
Unplug and relax at our Boat House Cottage nestled near the Linville river at the foot of the Linville Gorge. This cozy cottage makes for a great home base for adventurous trips to Western NC. Easy access to hiking, biking, and paddling. A stocked kitchenette allows for making adventure snacks, or take the short drive to Fonta Flora Brewery. The king bed and comfy futon allow for post-adventure relaxing, outdoor fire pit available or cool off in the river.

Tiny Creekside- A Couples Retreat
Discover a modern and eclectic couples retreat at Tiny Creekside. Unwind from the day to day grind and reconnect with nature in this 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom vacation rental tucked away in Western North Carolina. This is the perfect home base for all your WNC adventures. Quick access to lots of hiking and biking trails. Plenty of activities, restaurants and sights a short drive away. Dog friendly with no pet fee!

Mountain escape! See clean up efforts from Helene
This campsite is located in the heart of the forest, off of the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. Hiking trails have been closed with the exception of the red trail that leads to a nice waterfall. 4 wheel drive required in winter, shower and sink not available when below freezing. Flexible cancellation for winter. There will be access to water at the faucet just outside the camper and a flushing toilet.
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Celo River Cabin with dreamy views

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Hot Tub • Winter Views & Holiday Magic Retreat

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3BR 2BA in Nebo “Daffodil Hill” with hot tub

3 miles to downtown Marion & Lake James

Hot Tub+Fire Pit, On the River, WiFi, Grill, Cozy!

cozy, private retreat w/ hot tub & fireplace
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The Kind Cottage in the Heart of Downtown

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Happy Place Treehouse Apt w/Private Deck in Forest

The Retreat at Parson's Glen

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Lake James Deep Water Cove, Screen Porch & Kayaks!

A Million Dollar View Above the Clouds

Sail Away Suite

Non-smoking private room on the lake

Lake James Escape | Waterfront Relaxation Awaits!

Lake James Waterfront with Dock, Pool, and Kayaks!

Relaxing lake front home

Hot Tub-Fire Pit-Winter Mountain Views
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- Beech Mountain Ski Resort
- Tweetsie Railroad
- Blue Ridge Parkway
- Appalachian Ski Mtn
- Grandfather Mountain
- The North Carolina Arboretum
- River Arts District
- Hawksnest Snow Tubing and Zipline
- Max Patch
- Chimney Rock State Park
- Lake Lure Beach and Water Park
- Lake James State Park
- Land of Oz
- Grandfather Mountain State Park
- Elk River Club
- Jump Off Rock
- Grandfather Golf & Country Club
- Tryon International Equestrian Center
- Banner Elk Winery
- Biltmore Forest County Club
- Moses H. Cone Memorial Park
- Vineyards for Biltmore Winery
- Boone Golf Club
- Wolf Ridge Ski Resort
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