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The Pinewoods: Secluded with hot tub, dark skies and sunsets beckon

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A wooden interior with a round dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a stone wall.
Pinewood Kitchen
Sunset View
A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, a mounted television, wooden rocking chairs, and a bookshelf filled with books.
A wooden interior with a round dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a stone wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Little Switzerland, NC
  • Place, Emerald Village
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Museum of North Carolina Minerals
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Parkway Flea & Farmers Market
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Pinewoods: Secluded with hot tub, dark skies and sunsets beckon

Star-lit skies and beautiful western sunsets are yours at Pinewood Cabin atop secluded Grassy Mountain. At an of 3900' and and prevailing winds from the NW naturally cool breezes keep the cabin comfortable even in the summer months. In the rare event we have warm spell air condition is available. Located 7/10 of a mile from the village of Little Switzerland, this comfortable, airy cabin sleeps 2 with two bathrooms. Master bedroom has a queen sized bedroom with private bath and a 40” Smart TV. Featuring a wood-burning fireplace. Real knotty pine paneling, oak hardwood floors and a large NON JETTED tub for long romantic soaks. The entire house has vaulted ceilings. Find yourself taking in cool mountain air while relaxing in the deep-well Nordic hot tub. Featuring awesome views of the Black Mountain Range and Mt. Mitchell, highest peak east of the Mississippi. Organically grown vegetables available dependent on supply.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 147573
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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Little Switzerland

Located in Little Switzerland, this cabin is in the mountains and on a river. Museum of North Carolina Minerals and Young's Mountain Music are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Orchard at Altapass and Grassy Creek Golf and Country Club. Emerald Village and Woodys Chair Shop are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Map
Little Switzerland, NC

What's nearby

  • Emerald Village - 4 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Museum of North Carolina Minerals - 6 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Parkway Flea & Farmers Market - 7 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Grassy Creek Golf and Country Club - 12 min drive - 15.1 km
  • The Orchard at Altapass - 16 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Western Sizzlin - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Puerto Nuevo - Fresh Mex & Seafood - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Spruce Pint - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Mad Hatter Tavern - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pinewoods: Secluded with hot tub, dark skies and sunsets beckon pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Pinewoods: Secluded with hot tub, dark skies and sunsets beckon?

As of 3 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Pinewoods: Secluded with hot tub, dark skies and sunsets beckon on 4 August 2026 start from NZ$926, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Pinewoods: Secluded with hot tub, dark skies and sunsets beckon?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Pinewoods: Secluded with hot tub, dark skies and sunsets beckon?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Pinewoods: Secluded with hot tub, dark skies and sunsets beckon?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Pinewoods: Secluded with hot tub, dark skies and sunsets beckon located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Pisgah National Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of Museum of North Carolina Minerals and Emerald Village. Parkway Flea & Farmers Market and Woodys Chair Shop are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 90 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, friendly host.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sam L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, great location and great view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 February 2026
Happy you enjoyed y stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jesse W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet cabin in mountain side with amazing view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very nice. The views were fantastic. Host was very nice to work with. Will definitely come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 November 2025
Thanjs for the review! Happy you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

john p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was clean and very quiet. The view was amazing. Close to the parkway and small cafes. We saw deer in the mornings passing by, below the deck. Very nice getaway. This was a full moon picture
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 November 2025
Hsppy you enjoyed the quiet.seclusion the cabin provides Happy Holidays.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Neil E.

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

Beautiful, unique, clean, well stocked

Great place, would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 December 2022
enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lajos T.

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

Excellent cabin !

Excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2022
Happy you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris O.

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

Christmas getaway

Cozy, peaceful, and relaxing. My wife and I went for the weekend together away and it was exactly what we needed. Definitely going back
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 January 2025
Happy you enjoyed your stay!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The D.

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

Great mountain getaway

Comfortable cabin with an awesome view... we loved being in the hot tub taking in the scenery or just sitting on the deck listening to the quiet and watching the sun go down. The cabin has a good selection of books and a great table for puzzles. There is some good eating in the village nearby. Our car made it up the hill just fine, but lower riding cars might have some issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2025
Happy you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

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

Great house!

Leaf peeping was great using this house as our base. Great house!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

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

Gorgeous cabin, beautiful view

The view from the deck was amazing. The cabin was perfect. We definitely want to visit again. We also thought it was neat that they provided the means to separate trash, recycling, and compost during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chip L.

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

Little slice of Heaven

Peaceful, secluded, absolutely perfect. Has all of the modern amenities, wifi, TVs in living room and bedroom. I only mention those things cause they are there, but you will find yourself enjoying just sitting on the back porch, probably the most relaxing little cabin. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2025
Chip thanks again for your business. Happy you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abigail H.

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

Great anniversary weekend!

Spent four nights here to celebrate our 15 year anniversary. The cabin was perfect! The view from the deck is stunning. We enjoyed the hot tub, sitting out on the deck, eating in nearby Spruce Pine, and hiking off of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Glad you enjoyed your stay! Hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

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

Respite from the heat and “city”

My husband and I really enjoyed our stay at the Pinewoods Cabin. The view was spectacular and the cabin had everything we needed to relax. Rick was easy to communicate with and available if anything came up. We loved the proximity of Little Switzerland and the Blueridge Parkway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angel A.

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

A Peaceful Getaway

Our stay was AMAZING. The location was PERFECT for getting away from the "noise" and stress of everyday life. The owner was helpful and made us feel at home. Beautiful back porch has the perfect view of the mountains. The house was neat and we had everything we needed. You will not regret staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2023
Happy you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn S.

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

We had such a good time

My boyfriend and I celebrated my 29th birthday in Little Switzerland. I booked this cabin because of the view from the photos and it looked like a nice place to stay. Trust me neither disappointed, especially that view!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2022
Thanks again for your business and happy you enjoyed the view!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

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

Road Trip

Very nice. Should have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 November 2022
Thanks again for your business. Hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Awesome

Amazing views! Very quiet and isolated. Rick was a perfect host. We stayed during the coldest time. We would definitely stay again. I saw more stars then I ever experienced!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 February 2023
Happy you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Logan B.

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

Mountain getaway with a view

The cabin was exactly what we wanted for a private weekend getaway. Mountainside sunset views, private, calm and beautiful landscapes. The cabin was cozy and updated. We enjoyed the jacuzzi and individually heated bathrooms. Rick was a great host, easy to communicate with. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2021
Thanks for your review. Hope to see you again 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great view!!

Had a wonderful time in the mountains. Unbelievable views from the rear deck. Cabin was all it was advertised to be and more. Rick was very helpful with our stay. Would HIGHLY recommend this cabin to anyone wanting to get away from the hustle of daily life. My wife and I hope to come back in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 January 2023
Very happy you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kara F.

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

Hidden Gem Hideaway

Gorgeous views from the deck of this property! We enjoyed being tucked in to the side of the mountain on a dead end road! The house had everything we needed and offered spectacular views both day and night! Rick was an excellent host and communicator. We really enjoyed the hot tub after hiking and exploring the area! We would definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Diane M.

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

A great place, but ------

The owner was helpful and has a nice cabin for a getaway vacation. My only complaints are that there were no light-blocking window treatments in the bedroom and that the road was rough and scary.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 January 2021
Thanks again for your business. Sorry the window treatments did not block out enough light for you. Not had any previous complaints regarding ‘this issue. The road/ driveway leading up Is pretty typical. If you’re not familiar I can understand the intimidation. Most people would not call it scary.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JAMIE B.

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

Great Private Getaway!

My husband and I traveled here on our anniversary and this cabin was perfect! Very private with a great view! We absolutely love Little Switzerland and will keep this place on our list!! It was just as described ~ very clean and definitely comfortable!! Also centrally located to all we planned to do!! The only advice I have for the owners is to get better lighting in at least one of the bathrooms ~ while it’s awesome mood lighting it’s hard to see to get ready (especially for the ladies). I carried a lighted mirror with me so I managed! Thanks for a great vacation!!♥️
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sam A.

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

I cannot express my review in a 100 words or less. I do want to say this was the perfect getaway!

Rick, met us and guided us to a perfect cabin getaway. The view from the back deck is breath taking. Sitting in the hot tub looking at the stars and seeing the mountains in the distance put one at ease. The interior has a charming feel. Enjoyed each evening with a fire with real fire place. If you want wood it is well worth asking Rick instead of packing in your own. The kitchen is very well equipped. If you need a break from everything this is the place you've been looking for. Thanks again. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 December 2021
Thanks again for your business. Happy you enjoyed your stay at cabin.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Masha G.

Awesome View!

We stayed here for the couples getaway and we didn't leave the cabin because the view was so beautiful. The house is equipped with everything you need. Rick is very responsive and accommodating. He even got us a deal we couldn't refuse and extended our stay one day. You will have access to two bathrooms and master bedroom in the house (two other bedrooms are locked) as well as the living space (living room, kitchen, dining). The house is very secluded so it is nice and quiet all around. The only sounds you hear is an occasional squirrel roaming around.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Happy you enjoyed the Pinewood Cabin. Hopefully see you folks again. Happy Holidays

About the host

Hosted by Rick Gonsor

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A long time resident of Litlle Switzerland. Love anything and every thing related to outdoor activities.

Why they chose this property

Secluded and very private but conviently located 8/10 of a mile from the village of Little Switzerland. Facing due West amazing sunsets framed by the Mt. Mitchell and the Black Mountain Range.

Languages:

English

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