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Deer Path -Long-Range Mountain Views, Private Creek, Gas Logs, Fire Pit, 5 Acres

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What a view!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7191.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Pisgah Forest, NC
  • Place, French Broad River
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Brevard College
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal Mountain Gem Mine
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Main floor Queen with bathroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Queen and Twin beds

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Upstairs Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Main floor bedroom bathroom

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Powder Room

Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom in Hallway

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Deer Path -Long-Range Mountain Views, Private Creek, Gas Logs, Fire Pit, 5 Acres

Deer Path is a lovely modern country home that sits on five acres.

It offers you an open floor plan, lots of sunshine streams through an abundance of windows, a large private rear deck that has twenty-mile views every season, a cook's kitchen with gas, and your own private creek.

A wrap-around covered front porch can be enjoyed year-round.

* Deer Path: modern country home on 5 acres
* Open floor plan with abundant windows and natural light
* Large, private rear deck with 20-mile seasonal mountain views

* Wrap-around covered front porch (enjoy year-round)
* Screened-in porch off the primary suite
* Cook’s kitchen with gas appliances

* Private creek running through the property
* Located atop Black Knob Mountain in Pisgah Forest, elevation >3,000 ft
* Close to waterfalls, hiking, mountain biking, shopping, and restaurants in Brevard, Hendersonville, and Asheville (short drive)

* Very private setting in a quiet mountain subdivision with paved roads (no 4WD needed)
* One-plus-acre level backyard with soft grass—great for strolling or kids playing
* Backyard fire pit for s’mores and summer evenings with fireflies

* Thoughtful layout: open yet provides privacy for guests
* Fast fiber-optic Wi‑Fi (~135 Mbps upload) — suitable for Zoom/remote work
* Designed to take advantage of cool mountain breezes in summer

* Peaceful, well-equipped for a comfortable stay
* Managed by a local vacation-rental team with 20+ years and five-star experience; hosts available for support
* No dogs/pets allowed (owners are very allergic)

Questions asked by other guests:
* NO Dogs/Pets ALLOWED - Owners are very allergic to dogs
* Gas Grill on the back deck
* Fire pit in the yard. You will need to bring your wood
* Central HVAC System
* Gas fireplace for winter months only.
NOTE: We do not run it during the summer while the air conditioning is on.

From the house, estimates are based on time and route
* Downtown Brevard- 10 miles, 20 minutes
* Downtown Highlands - 48 miles, 1 hour 20 minutes
* Downtown Cashiers - 38 miles, 1 hour
* Dupont Forest - 9.3 miles, 15 minutes
* Looking Glass Falls - 15 miles, 25 minutes
* Sliding Rock - 17 miles, 30 minutes
* Pisgah National Forest - 20 minutes
* Biltmore Village and Downtown Asheville - 45-50 minutes

Thank you for considering staying with us!

Darlene & Ron

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 25
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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, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Frequently asked questions

Is Deer Path -Long-Range Mountain Views, Private Creek, Gas Logs, Fire Pit, 5 Acres pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Deer Path -Long-Range Mountain Views, Private Creek, Gas Logs, Fire Pit, 5 Acres?

As of 3 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Deer Path -Long-Range Mountain Views, Private Creek, Gas Logs, Fire Pit, 5 Acres on 29 June 2026 start from NZ$394, 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 Deer Path -Long-Range Mountain Views, Private Creek, Gas Logs, Fire Pit, 5 Acres?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Deer Path -Long-Range Mountain Views, Private Creek, Gas Logs, Fire Pit, 5 Acres located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Lake Dense, French Broad River and Davidson River. Crystal Mountain Gem Mine and Pisgah National Forest are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, wonderful view and perfectly located for our plans
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very impressed with the overall property. They had everything you needed on the site. We definitely enjoyed our time really enjoyed playing ping-pong, and the outdoors was beautiful, especially the wildlife in the yard every day.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rumen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house, well maintained and clean, very quiet and relaxing area. We saw deers daily and three times white squirrels.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tim K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is appropriately named, as we saw deer grazing and wondering through almost every day. The description accurately describes the home, features, and views. And the drive up through the Pisgah Forest subdivision!!It's remote and secluded, but worth the journey!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

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

Amazing stay!

Without a doubt the nicest place we’ve had the pleasure to stay in! Beautiful time of year with the leaves changing and crisp weather. We will certainly be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam L.

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

Great Home

Very nice and clean home. We had a wonderful visit. Our family of 5 had a very enjoyable time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you for the five star review! We hope you visit again and stay with us. Please let me know and I'm happy to help make your reservation. Darlene
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff E.

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

Beautiful home - inside and out

Really enjoyed our stay. The accommodations were comfortable, clean, and perfect for a getaway in the mountains. We especially enjoyed the herd of deer running and playing in the backyard - didn't know that deer can get the "zoomies" like dogs do. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 October 2020
Jeff, Thank you for the five star review. Love that you got to enjoy the deer playing. If you visit again, let me know. Happy to help. Darlene
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared R.

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

Amazing private retreat!

We had an amazing time staying at Deer Path! Our kids loved playing in the creek and seeing the deer and bunnies in the backyard at dusk/dawn. A close drive (20 minutes) to Brevard for fun restaurants and entertainment, Pisgah National Forest for beautiful hikes, and more. The property was very clean, well stocked with cleaning supplies, dish and laundry soap, cooking/utensils, firewood for fire pit (we did not partake but saw the supply), games, and internet was nice for tv or calls when we were indoors. The management team was very responsive in helping us and got back to us promptly with any questions. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

edna t p.

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

Outstanding

Our family had a fabulous time at this home. It is in outstanding condition and so clean. There were so many games and toys for my grandchildren plus all of the outside games that are available. The kitchen had everything you could possible need along with some great surprise items. The creek and the large backyard are added bonuses and its location so close to Dupont State Forest and Brevard is another plus. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2020
Edna, We are so happy you and your family enjoyed Laurel Creek and the area. Thank you for the wonderful 5-star review. If you visit again, please let me know. Happy to help. Have a great summer and stay healthy. Darlene
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ken A.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Steamed

Nice house, great area, selected property for large jacuzzi bath, no hot water to use it! Boiled water to make bath possible and jets in tub spewed garbage in water, Low water pressure In showers, hard to get shampoo out of hair
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2020
Thank you for your review. Ken and I spoke concerning these issues. We were certainly not aware of any hot water issues from any of our dozens of previous guests. We've made arrangements to have someone check the plumbing as well as clean the jetted tub. Thanks again for your valuable input!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda W.

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

Always our favorite

This home has become a "usual" getaway for us when we want to escape to the mountains. The location is perfect for outdoor activities with Dupont State Park and Pisgah National Forest just a few minutes away. We love riding our bikes in Dupont and it's super close. The home is well stocked and has everything we need for a comfortable stay. Some days, we just love hanging out at the house. The peaceful setting makes it extremely relaxing when you just want to curl up with a book or have a movie marathon. The kitchen is well designed to make delicious meals to enjoy as you watch the sunset. I think the master bedroom has a new bed, which was a little too firm for me, but my husband loves it! I think this is our 4th or 5th stay, and we plan on going back as much as possible.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Archival

4/10 Poor

Mary D.

Two Week Vacation

Our family of six spent two great weeks enjoying Western North Carolina. The house is lovely, well stocked with everything anyone could need, even outdoor games and clean with plenty of room. It is located up a very steep, winding road with a few dangerous curves. Also there is a problem with the hot water. Every time we need to use hot water, we had to make a trip to the basement and reset the hot water (it's tankless) and with six people we were making a lot of trips to the basement. The problem was reported to the property management but as of this writing still not repaired. Also we were without water for 24 hrs apparently due to lightning striking the pump. We had to stay at a hotel which the property management reimbursed. The pump was replaced. There are plenty of things to do in this area; such as, mountain biking at DuPont, hiking in Pisgah Forest and visiting Sierra Neveda Brewery.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you so much Mary for your feedback. Both the owners and I take your vacation very seriously and we sincerely appreciate and react quickly to any and all feedback that we receive. We have spent hundreds of hours trying to make our guest’s vacation at Laurel Creek Mountain Retreat a five-star experience. After we were made aware of the tankless hot water issue, I was at the house within two hours and changed out the GFCI in order to resolve the issue. Apparently this did not repair the problem as it was due to a larger issue in that lightning may have struck the house. We found out a few days later that a lightning strike had indeed struck the house and it had not only taken out the well pump but also damaged the tankless hot water heater. After receiving a second phone call I was at the property in twenty minutes. I called our well company and they were there in less than an hour. We had a new well pump installed the next morning and restored water service by 11 AM. In the meantime, I apologized and let the guests know and we would put them up in a hotel of their choice. They were very understanding and I told them if they needed anything at all to just let me know and I would take care it. I met and got to know some of the family while we were replacing the well pump. I very much enjoyed talking with them and thought they were all warm and friendly people. They were very gracious and understanding about the water issue as one of them is a contractor and another is a property manager. The home has all the water issues resolved and we handled everything as soon as we received the two phone calls. We have been renting and managing vacation rental homes for over twelve years and unfortunately things out of our control do happen on rare occasions. It is our number one priority to see that our guests are well taken care while staying at our properties and that’s why we have received over one-hundred five-star reviews on multiple vacation rental web sites. We look forward to hosting many more guests and hope that Mary and her family will visit again very soon! Sincerely, Ron Mashburn, Owner Asheville Realty & Rentals
Verified

8/10 Good

Abigail O.

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

Fine - with exceptions

Lovely place, clean, well stocked., nicely decorated.... But really, a queen bed of extreme height is not a good choice for a vaca rental; it was wrong for us and truly lacks universal appeal. It was not only too small for two average - not large - adults, but just felt unsafe. We did not sleep well the whole week. Speaking of unsafe: we walked the property, including the sloping driveway, which looked fine to the naked eye but was in places covered by algae/fungi/some kind of growth that turned out to be horribly slippery. In an instant, I fell hard on my backside and am still injured. Not a happy ending to a fairly nice stay, except for the bed issue.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

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

Beautiful Serenity

Exactly what we were looking for. Great place to get away, yet close enough to attractions, such as Waterfalls, Brevard, and Pretty Place. Very well equipped with everything you need. Enjoyed greatly.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Duane C.

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

Property on Mountain with surrounding Mountain View’s.

House and Property was excellent! Interior and furnishing were excellent!
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

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

Nice property

The property was clean and we had no issues on our stay. It is in a good location.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Property was amazing with every amenity you could want.

Breathe taking views off the back deck.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KATHRYN S.

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

Laurel Creek

The property was beautiful! It has everything needed for a short term vacation. We loved the quiet and seclusion of the house. If that's what you're looking for near the beautiful town of Brevard, this is the place!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA S.

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

Wonderful mountain getaway

Lovely, comfortable houses with nice views and all the conveniences of home. Close to both the conveniences and charm of Brevard and endless natural wonders, including Pisgah National Forest, the waterfalls of DuPont State Park, and the Blue Ridge Parkway/Mountains.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda W.

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

Perfect mountain getaway

This is a beautiful home in the perfect spot for all the outdoor fun offered in western NC. We were minutes away from Dupont State park (we actually rode our bikes there and back). The Blue Ridge Pkwy is about 50 minutes away, and Pisgah National Forest about 45 minutes. The house itself is extremely well stocked with everything you need. The kitchen is the best stocked kitchen I've ever seen in a VRBO home. It was comfortable and private with beautiful sunsets. The sound of the nearby creek was a perfect backdrop to reading a book on the screened back porch. I can't say enough about this place. We loved it, and we will go back!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hagai A.

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

Great family style place

Kitchen well equipped, house is big and perfect. We enjoyed the back yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolina B.

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

Just amazing! We didn’t want to leave!

This place was just beyond our expectations. Our kids enjoyed playing at the creek. This house felt like home where every corner had a nice detail. If we come back to NC we will definitely come back to this house!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward C.

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

Secluded comfy getaway

Very clean and comfortable house with a great mountain view. The whole family enjoyed the screened in porch, the deck and playing badminton in the backyard. Great beds, well-stocked kitchen and plenty of games, books and outdoor toys.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

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

Excellent all around!

Great view, comfortable home, very accommodating host!
Stayed 35 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin J.

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

Mountain Paradise

Exceeded our expectatations. Was easy access for our family to visit the Biltmore, Pisgah Forest Waterfalls, and Blueridge Parkway. The place was super clean, inviting and felt like home from the time we stepped in the front door. This was also one of the most well stocked rentals we ever had. Cant say enough positive things about it. Thinking about making another visit this fall.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Justin, Thank you for the wonderful review. I'm glad you enjoyed Laurel Creek and our area. So many things to do and see in and around Asheville. If you decide to visit this fall, please email me. I'm happy to help! Darlene

About the host

Hosted by Darlene Witham or Ron Mashburn

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We vacationed at this beautiful home several years before purchasing it in November 2023.  The proximity to all the outdoor adventures we love is what brought us here over and over again.  It became our favorite vacation spot!  Now that it is our home, we want to share it with others who have similar interests in the outdoors.  Bring your family or friends, toys, your sense of adventure and make some of your best memories, here at Deer Path.  David and Lynda Ward, Owners

Why they chose this property

Cycling is our favorite outdoor activity and our home is in the middle of more trails, forests, and roads than you can imagine.  Nearby Brevard is called the Land of Waterfalls, so if hiking is on your list, you will literally find hundreds of hiking trails in this area.  The Davidson and French Broad rivers are within minutes of the house for extraordinary fly fishing and kayaking. 

What makes this property unique

While our home is situated in a serene and tranquil location, it is convenient to Brevard and Hendersonville for shopping and all the attractions these towns have to offer.

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