Chalet

Located in one of the nations most desireable vacation spots.

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Smokey Mountain Chalet at sunset
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Brevard, NC
    Connestee Falls Park
    4 min drive
    Connestee Falls Golf Club
    8 min drive
    Brevard College
    14 min drive
    Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    40 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining
Living area
Exterior

About this property

Located in one of the nations most desireable vacation spots.

Nestled in the woods of Brevard, North Carolina this charming cabin offers a spectacular view of the Great Smokey Mountains. Walk through the front door and embrace the beauty of this luxurious, open floor plan cabin with an enormous, stone fireplace that runs through the entire house. From the vaulted ceilings to the custom wood floors your mountain vacation keeps getting better. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and is equipped with everything to prepare a meal. There is a large dining area with plenty of seating and a nice view of the fireplace. The living room is cozy with mountain views from the windows and it is perfectly positioned to keep you warm by the fire. The upstairs is lovely but wait until you see the porch!! As we walk out onto the porch you will first notice the incredible views of the Great Smokey Mountains!! Here, you will find your peace. The porch has plenty of room as well as seating for entertaining. We've provided a stainless steel grill for your bbq needs. Also, you can connect a constellation with our state of the art telescope and keep your eyes on the trees with our set of binoculars, and you're bound to catch a glimpse of the native birds of North Carolina. The main floor also features a queen size bed with an attached bathroom. As we move to the downstairs you will notice the custom stairs that gives you a fancy feel as you drop in to the first king size bedroom. The king size room provides you with amply amount of space to store your belongings. Now, as we shift into the open floor plan of the queen size room you will notice the continuance of the fireplace. It will provide plenty of heat on those chilly winter nights! The shared bathroom has a drop-in tub and a custom tiled shower. The third bedroom downstairs is perfect for all the young at heart with twin bunk beds and chest full of games, puzzles and activities for kids. In the basement is a washer and dryer accessible to our guests. T

Property manager

Gary Abbott
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
There is a $100.00 non refundable pet fee. Payabl

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
There is a $100.00 non refundable pet fee. Pet fee is payable through Homeaway.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Brevard

Located in Brevard, this chalet is in the city centre and on a river. Crystal Mountain Gem Mine and Transylvania Heritage Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Caesars Head State Park and Pisgah National Forest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Brevard, NC

What's nearby

  • Connestee Falls Park - 4 min drive
  • Connestee Falls Golf Club - 8 min drive
  • Brevard College - 14 min drive
  • DuPont State Forest - 15 min drive
  • Brevard Music Center - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cardinal Drive-In - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Save-More Foods - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Located in one of the nations most desireable vacation spots. pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Located in one of the nations most desireable vacation spots.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Located in one of the nations most desireable vacation spots.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Located in one of the nations most desireable vacation spots. located?

Located in the mountains, this Brevard chalet offering ski-in/ski-out access is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Connestee Falls Park and within 9 mi (15 km) of Crystal Mountain Gem Mine and French Broad River. Caesars Head State Park and DuPont State Forest are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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8.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Van F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustic Chalet
Exactly what you’d expect for a quick mountain retreat. Gary was a wonderful host… even sharing the best places to eat in the area along with what to order! We had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Quirky place
It is difficult to tell on the pictures how the main downstairs bathroom is basically open to the bedroom on one side, which means that for the other two bedrooms when someone is using the toilet it wakes up whomever is sleeping in that open bedroom. Also because the bedroom downstairs is open to the stairs which lead to the main top floor it means that whenever anyone is on that floor they must be very quiet otherwise it will disturb the people sleeping downstairs. Also, the double bedroom downstairs has an opening at the bottom of the door that means that light and sound from other places in the house go through to it. The mattresses in the single/bunk beds were super thin and uncomfortable. And the bed in the main upstairs bedroom was very creaky. All of this meant no one slept very well while we were there. Also, the fridge was not clean when we arrived (had to clean out brown muck from it) and there were crumbs under the toaster that needed to be cleaned. The whole place overall was reasonably clean, but could have done with a really deep clean. The towels were fairly thin and nearly threadbare. Communication was a bit sporadic - we tried calling several times on the day of arrival to give a more precise ETA, both the landline and other number given (although one number was incorrect/one number not right), and no one answered. But onto the positives... The views! Wow! Stunning! Great that there was a washer & dryer for use. And grill and firepit were good to use too.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding Views
The owner built this home himself. It’s filled with great woodwork and a terrific wrap deck. Two story fireplace is a piece of craftsmanship. 4 bedrooms with 2 full bathrooms
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Views
Open air views from extensive wrap around porch, open floor plan. We explired area during days but always returned home for dinner with beautifual sunsets. Old school family home with decades of evolving amenity amenities
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Aileen B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Horrible
Filthy dirty! Cobwebs , towels with holes, finger prints on drinking glasses, master bath with no door is where the guests have to pee, right in front of anyone in the master bath. Vrbo should remove this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Don B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
IMPOSSIBLE TO REACH HOST IN AN EMERGENCY!
I absolutely am furious with the host and vbro for not reaching out to me from my repeated attempts to contact them. I reached out to that host on Thursday b/f our trip to let him know out son-in-law had died tragically two days before and we just couldn’t come! My husband even called the phone number slushed on contact host and no one answered so he left the message and asked host to call us. NOT ONE SINGLE CALL OR EMAIL! I am furious. I am dealing with a broken daughter and grandson and no one reached out. We only asked that they hold our payment and let me change dates to a time when my family has begun to heal and we can be away . I am beginning to wonder if the Host was a scam host and I have been taken in financially! Someone SHOULD reach out to me to resolve this issue! VBRO! YOU MUST DO BETTER FOR YOUR CUSTOMERS AS I TRIED TO REACH YALL AS WELL!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Anna S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Mountain view
We enjoyed staying in the chalet with a wonderful ever changing mountain view
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ladies/Teen Girls Only
Was only able to be there one night, would have loved to stay longer! Great place! Amazing views! Close to trails/waterfalls! Close to town! Unbelievable fire pit! An older cabin with lots of charm! Owner provided fresh fruit and cookies!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

KERRI O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing mountain views!
Plenty of room for the 4 of us who wanted to go fishing near by and just relax and enjoy the mountains. We really appreciated the host taking the time to meet us at check in and give a tour of the Chalet. It made us feel like he wanted to ensure our stay was pleasant. He gave ideas of where to eat and where to vist. When we did have a question he repsonded promptly. The property itself was very cozy and comfortable. We would definitely go back again! :-)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic View and Sunset
Great time in Brevard. House has a fantastic view and fully equiped.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Chad A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brevard biking trip.
Great location to hit all the areas of Brevard and the surrounding areas. Property was as advertised and was perfect for 4 adults.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nona C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous View
The chalet was perfect for my family to be together! The view of the mountains is spectacular. Mr Abbott was there to greet us and show us the property. We had everything we needed! I would love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Jay K.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Overnight stay
The cabin location was great for what we wanted. Communication with the owner leading to out stay was challenging. I had messaged him a few times with questions about check-in processes with no response. A message the day before our trip finally led to a response. We had to meet the host at the cabin when we got there to get keys. That was a first for us. In other VRBO places we've stayed There's always been a code or combination to get in so that made it awkward. Also,There was no hot water in the upstairs bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stone fireplace with spectacular Blue Ridge view
Comfortable, well equipped cabin with spectacular view of the Blue Ridge mountains enabled a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely View
Location was good; close to Brevard which is a great town and close to hiking trails. We enjoyed the views and wonderful fireplace. The kitchen was well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountain visit
Great view with a western exposure. Bedroom layout problems.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick gathering
Great property with amazing views! East drive from town and to parks and activities. Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

maria a.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
family vacation
This was a wonderful property with excellent views and location. Gary was friendly and very helpful. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
The back porch view was wonderful. Gary was responsive to all our requests and we found him charming. The stay was the foundation for many family memories to be had. Local hiking was excellent.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
just the weekend
went to Brevard for a wedding at Pretty Place. The house was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Haley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, enjoyed the stay
Had lots of fun, cabin is nice for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property
This is a beautiful house on top of a mountain with incredible views and a large outdoor space with wrap around porch and fire pit. Spacious beautifully built common areas and great communication from host Gary.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Conie H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Unique Property
This property suited our needs for a quick getaway. The house definitely has a unique layout, but very lovely views. The entire place could benefit from a deep cleaning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gary’s Place
Million dollar view! Centrally located with short drives for an afternoon of hiking in DuPont Forest, Pisgah in the opposite direction, and a ten minute drive to Brevard. We enjoyed making s’mores over the fire pit Mr. Gary had set up and ready to go. Just the escape we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Neat mountain cabin
House has some character. Mr Gary was very accommodating. The view off the front porch is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Gary Abbott

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Born and raised in the mountains of North Carolina. Currently retired and loving every minute! I personally built the home in 1978 and have been making improvements for the past several years. Raised with a fishing fly pole in my hands during the summer, and a shotgun during the fall, and winter . Have horses for trail ridding. Raised and had weimeraner dogs for many years. N.C. State university at Raleigh, N.C. Twenty years at Pont De Newours Co. In the engineering department. We made medical x-ray film. Did four years in the navy. Vietnam veteran. Have 3 adult children. I am a big animal lover. Two of best things in life are a good horse, and weimaraner bird dogs. Also have sailing yatch in Bahamas.

Why they chose this property

Unique for home beauty, and specular mountain views.

What makes this property unique

Very quiet neighborhood. Everything included that a modern home has, plus more. Large fireplace and outside fire pit.

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