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Open, cozy studio apartment getaway!

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A multi-level wooden cabin with a staircase and a deck.
A bedroom with a bed, a wooden dresser, a desk with a chair, a window, and a ceiling fan.
A dining area with a table and chairs, large windows with a view of greenery, and a rug on the floor.
A laundry room with two stacked front-loading washing machines and a white door with a window.
A stone patio with a round table and chairs, surrounded by greenery and trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Bakersville, NC
  • Place, Penland School of Crafts
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Bakersville Town Hall
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Mica Gallery
    ‪17 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Open, cozy studio apartment getaway!

A studio/efficiency apartment located on the lower level of a house built in 2020.

We're in the beautiful, peaceful southern Appalachian Mountains. The space has one main/great room and a separate bathroom; lots of natural light and an outdoor patio. A great getaway that's still within 15-40 minutes of much to do. It's entirely self contained with a separate entrance.

The community (High Cove) is equidistant from the towns of Bakersville, Burnsville and Spruce Pine, NC, each within 20 minutes. It's also convenient to Penland School of Craft (15 minutes), and about 40 minutes from Mt. Mitchell, the highest point east of the Mississippi. Spending a day in Asheville is also an option; it's a tourist friendly town with shopping, restaurants, music, and more; 1 hour away.


The area was heavily impacted by hurricane Helene in September 2024 and the space was provided to volunteers here to help. It was reactivated in mid 2025.

PLEASE NOTE: we are located on wooded land in a very safe, quiet, rural setting. Getting to the house requires traveling on a gravel road for about 2/10ths of a mile.

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 3:30 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Small, trained, non-shedding pets will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1773121vb
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 deadlock
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

Bakersville

Located in Bakersville, this apartment is in a rural area and in the mountains. Young's Mountain Music and Crimson Laurel Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Energy Xchange and Emerald Village. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like cycling, mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Bakersville, NC

What's nearby

  • Penland School of Crafts - 15 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Wade Tipton Memorial Ballpark - 15 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Young's Mountain Music - 15 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Bakersville Town Hall - 16 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Mica Gallery - 17 min drive - 19.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hunt Brothers Pizza - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bonnie & Clyde's Drive In - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Holler - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Pines - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Penland Coffee House - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Open, cozy studio apartment getaway! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Open, cozy studio apartment getaway!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Open, cozy studio apartment getaway!?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Open, cozy studio apartment getaway!?

Checkout is at 3:30 PM.

Where is Open, cozy studio apartment getaway! located?

Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is within 12 miles (20 km) of Young's Mountain Music, Penland School of Crafts and Bakersville Creekwalk. Mitchell County Parks & Rec and Bakersville Main Street Market are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly located for our activities; responsive host; lots of privacy; overall ideal for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I was pleased to stay at this location. It was just as listed. Very clean and well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet getaway

Would go back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great studio apartment

This rental is terrific -- clean, quiet, and out in the country but with friendly neighbors. I stayed here while taking part in a workshop at Penland. The location was convenient, just 20 minutes from campus. I'd definitely stay again.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a cute little cabin on the top of a small mountain. The surrounding area is quiet and a lovely get away from the bustle of daily life. The host has several thoughtful things like great directions to get to the cabin, a discount membership card to the grocery store in the area, some misc spices/teas/etc. The place was clean and safe. My only issue was I am a light sleeper, and the mechanical room with the hot water heater and well pump was right on the other side of the wall. The system also backwashed every night at 3 am. It was very noticeable anytime any of that ran day and night. Also, the insulation between the host's living space on the second floor and the rental was not good. He was not a particularly noisy person and kept to himself, but I could clearly here him walking around, dragging chairs, dropping things, etc.I had 2 nights of pretty fitful sleep until I started running the vent a hood on turbo all night long. That helped me a ton. A person that was less of a light sleeper might not have any issues.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2026
Thanks Heather. I appreciate the feedback. I understand that noise - for people who are especially light sleepers - can be an issue, and I apologize. But there are reasons for everything you site and limited options for ways to mitigate it. The water treatment requires back-washing (which happens every 2-4 days, not nightly) is the price I pay for having clean, clear, healthy drinking water. I'm on a community well and the treatment removes the high iron content. As for the water pump, it comes with expecting and maintaining good, constant water pressure. No pump, very low water pressure. When it runs, it's for 20-30 seconds. I will look into any additional soundproofing I could add. As for structural noise between the upper and lower levels, I've already added as much insulation and isolation as is reasonable and try to be as quiet as I can. I'm sorry for the inconvenience and hope the rest of your stay went well.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A real get away

This was a nice place for getting away and unwinding. Like everything in the Smoky Mountains, the route there is windy and curvy. But it’s a quiet small neighborhood once you arrive.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very peaceful

Lovely cozy studio in the mountains. Sheets, towels high quality as well as a very dishwasher
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy place, centrally located to great outdoor activities!

Kevin was a fantastic and hospitable host. He made me feel welcome amongst his friends and spent time conversing with me about himself. The location was beautiful and central to many hikes I had planned; Carvers Gap, Mt Mitchell and Linville Gorge. The studio apartment itself was everything I needed, a nice bed, warm shower and full kitchen. I would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

perfection!

I loved it all, everything Kevin has created is thoughtful and well executed. The setting is fantastic and the short drive from Burnsville both beautiful and easiily navigated. Stay here!! Just check with me first, since I will be back and will have first shot at it!!! ;)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place

This was perfect for my needs. Kevin made the place very homey and the land was magical. As beautiful as the rain forests of Costa Rica.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for one person or a couple.

Host (Kevin) was nice and very helpful. The property is one well-equipped room on the ground floor with with a galley kitchen and a nice bathroom with a shower. Amenities include on demand hot water, great water pressure, and a washer/ dryer. There is no TV, but wifi is fast and reliable. The property is located in an artist’s community called High Cove which is nestled among beautiful rolling hills. Penland is 15 minutes away. I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kevin Silva

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I moved to the western NC mountains in late 2017 and spent about a year building a small (green built), efficient house in a beautiful and peaceful area in the Appalachian Mountains. I work for myself as a semi-retired voice actor, and also an active volunteer for multiple organizations. I've traveled a great deal and know what I look for in a good host. I provide the same to my guests.

Why they chose this property

This is a perfect place to get away. It's simple, comfortable, quiet, requires no-maintenance, connected to hiking trails ... and still only 15 minutes to an hour away from so much to do.

What makes this property unique

Beautiful mountain views. Quiet and peaceful.
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