Your mountain escape awaits!

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A spacious room with a large glass table, several chairs, and a view of mountains through large windows.
A wooden cabin with a green roof, large windows, and a deck with outdoor furniture.
A spacious living room with a leather sofa, wooden coffee table, and a fireplace. Large windows provide natural light and views of the outdoors.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel dishwasher, and a large window overlooking a scenic view.
A wooden cabin with a green roof, surrounded by dense greenery and tall trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Pisgah National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Horse Shoe, NC
  • Place, Pisgah National Forest
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Asheville Outlets
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Biltmore Estate
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs bedroom one

2 Double Beds

Downstairs bedroom two

1 Double Bed

Downstairs bonus room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main floor bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main floor bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Horse Shoe

Located in Horse Shoe, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Biltmore Estate is a notable landmark, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Biltmore Park Town Square and Asheville Outlets. Travelling with kids? Consider Western North Carolina Agricultural Center and Johnson Farm. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Horse Shoe, NC

What's nearby

  • Pisgah National Forest - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Asheville Outlets - 21 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance - 29 min drive - 37.5 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 29 min drive - 36.7 km
  • The Orange Peel - 29 min drive - 40.0 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Corner Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Old Haywood Filling Station - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your mountain escape awaits! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Your mountain escape awaits!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Your mountain escape awaits!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your mountain escape awaits!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Your mountain escape awaits! located?

This family-friendly Horse Shoe holiday home is located in the mountains, 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Pisgah National Forest, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Western North Carolina Agricultural Center and Johnson Farm. Southridge Shopping Center and French Broad River are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is beautiful and the view is amazing. You will save hours by not having to climb trails to reach this type of scenery. Great host also.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect property for a visit any time of the year! Looking forward to future stays!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 October 2025
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and experience at our Halfway to Heaven home. You and your family are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were looking for a relaxing stay with great mountain views and this house didn't disappoint. The views are amazing, the house is well appointed, and Brad is extremely responsive. It is very close to essentials like grocery stores, gas stations and an urgent care if needed. It is less than 20 minutes from shopping, breweries, and restaurants. I would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Great stay. Nice get away. Plenty of room for 6
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2024
Hi James, thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you had a great stay and enjoyed your getaway. It’s wonderful to know that the space was ample for your group of six. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just Great!

Beautiful house in a spectacular setting.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 December 2021
I'm glad that you had a great time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great area

Great house. Location. Hoast
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice getaway

Brad was a good communicator and everything was as advertised.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place to relax

This is a fabulous house, with a really interesting design that's especially great for a 3-generation family reunion, plus a wonderful view. We appreciated that the host was very responsive to all of our questions and needs.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 December 2021
I'm glad that you had a great time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow what a unique, amazing house! We enjoyed the deck overlooking Pisgah national forest - watching the misty valleys in the morning and stargazing at night. Most rooms also have a great view looking west towards Mt Pisgah. A short drive from N Mills side of Pisgah and towns of Mills River / Brevard.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2025
So glad you had a great time at our retreat in the mountains! We're happy to host you again the next time you return. Cheers
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, better views...

Excellent experience from booking to checkout. Perfect communication with host. Mills River location is central to the region but one or two turns and a 10 minute climbing drive and you are away from everything, facing west toward Pisgah and a million dollar view. Property is a real find and we will visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good stay overall. We will be back. Great house. The hosts/owners stayed in constant communication. You feel like you're a million miles away from anything and everything but in reality you're only 10 minutes from a very high-end supermarket and under 20 minutes from the airport.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Getaway

Great location, great long range views, and the home is set up quite well for families. The only reason this isn’t a 5-star review is that the A/C units were having trouble keeping up with the midday heat.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2024
Thanks so much for your review! We're thrilled you loved the location, views, and family-friendly setup. We’re sorry the A/C had trouble keeping up with the summer midday heat, especially during the recent heat wave. We've since made adjustments. We appreciate your feedback and hope to host you again for a perfect five-star stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Mountain Retreat

Perfect location if you are looking to escape the hustle and bustle. Perfect balance of rustic with all the comforts and amenities you might need. Tucked away on the side of a mountain with beautiful views both sunrise and sunset! Ten minutes to airport and stores and 20-30 from nearby towns and Asheville!! Would go back in a heartbeat!!
Stayed 21 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 December 2021
I'm glad that you had a great time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular!

This was our 3rd stay at Brad’s and we’re hoping to stay here again next summer! Beautiful house, has everything you need, and you can’t beat the view! The porch is our favorite place, cool summer mornings are refreshing and sunsets are spectacular! We also enjoyed the new puzzles!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic trip to the mountains!

Exactly what we were looking for. Beautiful Chalet in the mountains with amazing views! Countless deer and wildlife running through the property and Brad the owner was absolutely amazing. Everything as advertised and the pictures don't do it justice so do yourself a favor and give this place a try, you won't be disappointed. Will be back for sure!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

wonderful home in a beautiful setting

The house is perfect for multigenerational or two families. The ratio of common space to private space is perfect. The house is immaculate, has everything you could need, and the owner was very responsive. Views are amazing from the deck and indoors as well. Love the radiant heat floors. Location worked well for us as nothing we wanted to do was more than half an hour away. Thank you for letting us share your house with us.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 December 2022
I'm very happy that your family had a great time and made some great memories, thanks!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Phenomenal!

This place is amazing! Luxurious, comfortable, has everything you need and amazingly amazing views! Watching the sunset was our favorite activity! We also loved the hammocks for the kids (and this big kid!) downstairs. Brad was extremely communicative and we enjoyed the extra touches to make us feel welcomed! I’d highly recommend this place and hope to be back next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 December 2021
I'm glad that you had a great time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving trip

We had a great time! The views were amazing and once you go up and down the road a few times it’s not so scary! Lol! The house is clean and there were plenty of kitchen supplies to choose from. We had a really nice week. Lots of nearby activities to choose from. Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ideal Mountain Get-Away

The location was exactly what we hoped for... in the mountains, no neighbors visible. beautiful sunsets viewed from the spacious deck. Comfortable home/beds -- beautifully appointed. It took app. 30 minutes to get to Ashville (which was fine for a day trip). Hiking nearby. Ideal for family time..sunset viewing, conversation, relaxation. loved it
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 December 2021
I'm glad that you had a great time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountain Get Away

Overall a good experience. House was clean and well maintained. The kitchen well stocked with pots, pans and utensils. Bed in Master was very comfortable and towels, etc were nice and plentiful. Beautiful westward view. Our only downside was the 1.5 mile drive on a single lane road to the house was challenging for us. We did not drive it after sunset. Brad was very accommodating and helpful throughout the stay!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 December 2021
I'm glad that you had a great time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountaintop Retreat!

Brad’s house was everything we could’ve wished for and more in a vacation house! Kitchen is fully loaded! We cooked at least 2 meals a day there and ate out on the beautiful deck overlooking the mountains. Beds and linens are very comfortable. Very close to nearby waterfall hikes, Asheville, and downtown Hendersonville. Brad and family were kind enough to provide a bin of kids toys which was a huge bonus for our 3 and 4 year olds! The house accommodated my family of 4 and my dad’s family of 3 very comfortably. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a relaxing escape to Hendersonville or Asheville!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 December 2021
I'm glad that you had a great time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Property. Amazing views.

It is located at the top of a beautiful mountain. I recommend getting in there during day time so you can get familiarized with the road easier. The house is properly equipped with all you need for 8 people. We had a little problem with the water pressure but it was a general problem with the well pump. Owner found out about the problem and unfortunately the schedule for the repair had to be after my stay. Other than that was great. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was ideal for our family of 6. We had everything we needed for a comfortable 5-night stay. It was clean, the kitchen was fully equipped, and the layout was functional and family-friendly. There's a bit of a drive up the mountain, but it's well worth it — you're up above the clouds with unobstructed views of the valley below. The house is also just minutes from Asheville airport, which was convenient for catching an early flight.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location for enjoying NC Mountains!

This house was very clean and convenient to Brevard, Hendersonville, Asheville, Saluda, and Pisgah National Forest. It had a great view and we enjoyed sitting by the fire pit on the deck in the evenings. All towels and linens were very nice and the kitchen was well furnished with everything needed to cook. We also were allowed flexible hours for arrival and departure Communication with the owner was timely and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome second time here!

Beautiful views you can’t beat in a beautiful, comfortable house with everything you could need. We enjoyed spending time as an extended family playing games and puzzles that are in the house. We’ll definitely be back and highly recommend it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
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