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Christmas Tree Cabin | Secluded Asheville Area Log Cabin with a View!

Cabin in Old Fort with kitchen and balcony

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Welcome to Christmas Tree Cabin!
Bistro seating on the back deck overlooking stunning mountain views
Game room above the detached garage with air hockey, foosball table, and Smart TV (streaming only).
Gather in the great room with floor-to-ceiling views around the wood-burning stove
Lounge seating on the back deck overlooking stunning mountain views

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6270.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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  • Place, Chimney Rock State Park
  • Place, Catawba Falls
  • Place, Lake Lure
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Christmas Tree Cabin | Secluded Asheville Area Log Cabin with a View!

Perched on a mountain wildlife preserve in a private, gated community, Christmas Tree Cabin offers a peaceful retreat with scenic views of Mount Mitchell and abundant wildlife just outside your door. Perfect for families and groups, this spacious log cabin features three outdoor decks, cozy interiors with multiple living spaces, and a dedicated game room for all-ages fun. Whether you're sipping coffee on the porch or enjoying a round of ping pong in the game loft, this mountain getaway is your serene escape.

About the Home
• Located in the private, gated Gateway Mountain Community on a wildlife preserve
• Three outdoor decks, two covered, with ample seating and mountain views
• Two large great rooms, two dining areas, and a fully equipped kitchen
• Dedicated game room (above garage) with Smart TV, ping pong, foosball, air hockey & cornhole
• Washer/dryer, high-speed Wi-Fi, and Smart TVs (streaming only) throughout
• Sheets and towels provided for guest convenience

Where to Unwind
Main Level
• Bedroom with full-size bed
• Shared full bathroom
• Cozy living room with Roku TV and wood stove

Upper Level
• Bedroom with queen-size bed and Smart TV
• Full bathroom (tub not usable)

Lower Level
• Bedroom with king-size bed
• Den with Smart TV
• Full bathroom (shower only)

Where to Explore
• Gateway Mountain Community Trails | Walkable access
• Andrews Geyser | 20-minute drive
• Downtown Old Fort | 25 minutes
• Catawba Falls Trailhead | 30 minutes
• Lake Lure | 35 minutes
• Downtown Black Mountain | 40 minutes
• The Biltmore Estate | 55 minutes
• Blue Ridge Parkway | ~1 hour
• Downtown Asheville | ~1 hour

Please Note
• Pet-friendly – Kennel provided and required when pet is unattended
• No candles are permitted on the property
• Living room TV is equipped with Roku + YouTube TV for streaming popular channels
• Garage is not for car use – game room only
• Winter travel advisory: From December through March, AWD/4WD vehicles are highly recommended due to possible icy conditions and delayed snowplow service
• No parking allowed on roads or near gate entrances
• No trailers, RVs, or boats permitted in the Gateway Mountain Community

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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

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 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 first aid kit

About the area

Old Fort

Located in Old Fort, this cabin is in the mountains. Mountain Gateway Museum and Old Fort Railroad Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Arrowhead Monument and Davidson's Fort Historic Park. Chimney Rock Gemstone Mine and Chimney Rock Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Map
Old Fort, NC

What's nearby

  • Catawba Falls - 22 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Lake Lure - 24 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Black Mountain Center for the Arts - 26 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Lake Tomahawk - 27 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 46 min drive - 52.5 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Legends on the Lake - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Victory @ Rumbling Bald Resort - ‬33 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Christmas Tree Cabin | Secluded Asheville Area Log Cabin with a View! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Christmas Tree Cabin | Secluded Asheville Area Log Cabin with a View!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Christmas Tree Cabin | Secluded Asheville Area Log Cabin with a View!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Christmas Tree Cabin | Secluded Asheville Area Log Cabin with a View! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Waterfall Park, Mountain Gateway Museum and Arrowhead Monument. Old Fort Railroad Museum and Lake Lure are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 111 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monica B.

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

Fabulous Views

Had a great time spending time with our family in the mountains and company was really easy to work with! Location was great and worth the drive. Can’t wait to plan our next trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

vicki f., Wake Forest

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

Everything we needed and then some

Our family of four spent thanksgiving week here and the house (kitchen especially) met our needs completely. I cooked our traditional holiday meal here and the kitchen had all of the “stuff” necessary! The views are amazing - ideal for a restful, peaceful getaway. We’d love to come back when all the foliage is in bloom.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Beautiful cabin

Perfect cabin, exactly what we expected! Awesome view and the rental company was fantastic. The only complaint was the water pressure in the kitchen sink made it extremely difficult to wash dishes. But overall this was amazing and I would definitely come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Breathtaking views

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great vacation from the moment we got there. The house sits atop the mountain which gives you a breathtaking view of both the sunrise and sunset. We loved it!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Deb R.

Skyline Mountain View

We loved our weekend in the Beautiful Skyline Mountain View Log Home! The views were incredible and the home was beautifully appointed, clean and comfortable. The grandchildren played outdoors and loved the ping pong table! Adults relaxed on the porch taking in the sights and sounds of the Smokey's. We had family visiting from KS, so this was a special treat for them! I would highly recommend the Skyline Mountain View log home to family and friends and look forward to our next visit!

10/10 Excellent

Shirley O.

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

Beautiful place with just about everything a person could want --- except decent pillows ! Loved ou

Had no problems renting. Easy and non-. stressful. Load up on groceries before getting up there cause there is no place close to just run out and pick up something. However; for day trips - there is lots to do. We LOVED the stay. Was our first vrbo - won't be the last.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

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

What a cabin!

Do not rent this cabin if you don't have all wheel drive! I was not prepared for the trek up the mountain, but we were rewarded with a fantastic view once we walked into the cabin. The deck has a spectacular view and we spent as much time as possible on the deck enjoying it. The cabin is spacious and clean. The beds are comfy the layout was perfect for me, my husband, and our dog. The rental company was easy to deal with and they answered any and all questions I had. We absolutely enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend it!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brian D., Chesapeake Beach, MD

Great mountain retreat with beautiful views

This very nice, new looking house is about 20 minutes from the great town of Black Mountain. It is about 35 minutes to Asheville. It's in a gated community. The house was very clean with nice amenities. We thought the master bedroom and bathroom was gorgeous. The wrap around deck gave great views and we enjoyed sunsets on the deck. The homes driveway is initially steep, but we put it in "2" and got our rear wheel drive truck up it just fine. The wifi was a nice addition, and everything worked out great. We enjoyed rafting with N.O.C. on the French Broad River, and also did the Asheville Adventure Treetops course. Plenty of good food, great LOCAL microbrew beer, and interesting shopping as well in the towns noted above. We definitely want to come back for an adults only trip in the future.

8/10 Good

Kim B.

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

Holiday Stay

Spacious and magnificent views
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C., Jamestown

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

Amazing views!

This cabin was comfortable and had everything we needed for a pleasant stay for a few days. The weather was chilly, so spent time sitting inside doing puzzles and playing board games while enjoying the beautiful view of the mountains.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hope W.

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

Peaceful

I still dream about the cabin. For sure we’re going back there. The quiet, peace and calm was everything that we needed, Our dog just loved running up and down the stairs and chasing the squirrels off the deck. The cabin was five stars and the management company five stars + and I’m not an easy one to please.
Stayed 29 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Stallone M.

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

Not worth the money

Of all the cabins we looked at in the Asheville area, this was one of the pricier options. For the money, we were expecting more, including some basics regardless of cost. We did not use the basement level at all so it’s not included in the review. Pros: Great cabin, very spacious, open, amazing view. Cons: Cheap towels Cheap sheets Cheap paper towels Beds were ridiculously uncomfortable and noisy. The mattresses for both bedrooms and pillows upstairs were a joke. The main level bathroom had one bar of soap, no hand soap bottle. Luckily we had our daughter’s body wash. The kitchen and upstairs had different hand soaps on the cheaper end. Incredibly minor gripe but combined with everything else and how much we paid, just detracted from the experience. Super cheap paper towels. One dishwasher pod provided. What if we had more people (it was just three of us) or cooked more? We couldn’t run the dishwasher upon check-out. No sponge, just Brillo pads. The kitchen is not “well-equipped” per listing given all of the above. The main living room couch looked nice but was ultimately uncomfortable. Not very supportive and I was leaning one way or another. The TV remote was awful. They had DirectTV but no ESPN (who does that?). Luckily I had youtubetv and was able to cast to the TV but it was super slow. There was a sound bar but it would turn off if you paused for too long. Just a weird setup. Out of the three sinks we used, for two of them, hot water was in one direction, and for the third, hot was in the opposite direction. Super confusing/frustrating weekend trying to wash your hands and such. The kitchen sink at least had labels, but they were super tacky, just from a label maker and haphazardly placed. Some of the outdoor furniture have seen much, much better days. I was hesitant to sit on them and wondered if they were safe to use, with potential paint chips/rust. I think they were fine ultimately but not pleasant to look at. The view is great, however, you cannot see sunrise or sunset. The main patio faces northwest but you are blocked by trees on either side. The way everything is angled, you also don’t get a ton of sun on the back patio. Maybe half of it half the day. Just friendly FYI. Overall, we were expecting a lot more for the money and will not be coming back here. Again, great overall look and feel, spacious, great view, just not worth the money for us.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marie M.

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

Beautiful house for the perfect weekend

Everything you need!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly O.

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

Christmas Getaway

It was great.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

linda a.

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

beautiful view

The four of us just loved this beautiful cabin. What breathtaking views of the mountains. We had a wonderful time and loved the cabin. There was so much room for all of us. We will definitely be back . Thanks again for this wonderful vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra J.

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

Family Time

We enjoyed our stay. The property managers were excellent
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

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

Fabulous Stay at Christmas Tree Cabin

Incredible Mountain View’s, beautifully appointed home, multiple bear sitings and a relaxing vibe. If you want the most relaxing experience ever this is the place!
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samantha R.

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

July 4th Mountain Vacation

The property and cabin are very lovely. The view from the back porch was breathtaking and my family enjoyed being so close to both the Lake Lure/Chimney Rock area as well as Asheville. The cabin was well stocked and the layout/space was perfect for my family. The kids loved playing in the open space living area and the porches. The upstairs queen bed is really loud and uncomfortable though (other reviewers mention this as well). Otherwise, near perfect place for a vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leah B.

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

Beautiful Views!

Property was just as described! Beautiful views that pictures cannot do justice. So peaceful and secluded. My family enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Antonio S.

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

Christmas Tree Cabin

Enjoyed the cabin and the solitude it provided. I would recommend the cabin to my friends who are looking to stay in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Nice stay

Had a great time at this cabin. Kitchen is stocked with everything needed to prepare meals. Plenty of towels and blankets. Internet and TV worked great. Saw a black bear in the driveway one night! That was exciting! Lots of board games and an Xbox. There is also corn hole, an air hockey table, & ping pong table in the detached garage. Beautiful views of the mountains from the porches. Also, there are hiking trails in the gated community with gorgeous waterfalls. Definitely worth checking out. Only complaints were, the main level bed was very uncomfortable. The upstairs bed is very noisy , can hear the loud squeaking every time someone moves on it. The roads to get to the cabin are very narrow and VERY steep. There is no way you could safely make it up those inclines with snow and ice on the roads. It takes about an hour to drive to Asheville. But the good out weighs the bad with this cabin. (But only in the warmer months).
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael P., Fairfax

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

Visiting our daughter at boarding school

Beautiful cabin with exceptional views. The kids loved the games in the garage!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicola S.

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

Lovely getaway

A very nicely appointed cottage. It was perfect for a family getaway. Weather did not cooperate but it allowed us wonderful bonding time playing games and laughing together.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey M.

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

Beautiful views and super clean

Our family of 5 loved this house. The ping pong and air hockey tables were a big hit with our teens. The house was very clean, well-appointed with everything we needed and we definitely would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Great Place, would stay again

Beautiful views and house has everything you may need. Fairly private but there are a couple of neighboring homes within sight. Nice trails and waterfalls in the neighborhood. Only complaint was the upstairs queen bed is very squeaky with each movement.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

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