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Black Mountain Retreat: Newly Renovated Luxury, Game Room, VIEWS, Hot Tub

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Morning view of the fog in the valley 3700 ft below.
Exterior
Oh Hello There, welcome to our home.
Our view-facing, double-height great room with fireplace and warm mood lighting.
Our lower level is home to a newly constructed game room (with a view!)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Black Mountain, NC
  • Craggy Gardens
  • Pisgah National Forest
  • Lake Tomahawk
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Lower Level Suite

1 Queen Bed

Main Floor Primary Suite

1 King Bed

Upper Level Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Upper Level Guest Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Upper Level Primary Suite

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

Lower Level Guest Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Main Level Hall Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Main Level Primary Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upper Level Loft Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upper Level Primary Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Black Mountain Retreat: Newly Renovated Luxury, Game Room, VIEWS, Hot Tub

5000 sq ft of luxury perched high in the mountains outside of Asheville on 4 private acres. Superhost on Airbnb with over 40 5-Star reviews - Now available again on VRBO!

Built from hand-hewn logs & completely renovated in '21, this home has a fully equipped kitchen, dining for 14, fireplace, a 2-story great room, & hot tub for 7. Family-friendly amenities include a game room & custom baby gates for all 3 levels. All 5 bedrooms have long-range views & all 5 bathrooms have been luxuriously appointed. Enjoy 2 levels of expansive decks to soak in the view.

Some vacation rentals have partial views. Others have winter views when the leaves drop. We have all the views - all year round. Located in the area's premier gated community and bordering a nature preserve, we have the highest elevation in the community and face south - so you will enjoy both sunrise and sunset (and also have access to the strong internet signal in the mountains!)

Vibrantly designed with bold wallpaper, tile, stone, and furnishings to provide the perfect photographic backdrop for your luxury vacation. Every space in this property has been completely remodeled and all of the furniture is brand new (2021).

Our home was intended for people to gather and enjoy each other. The 2-story great room has floor-to-ceiling windows providing a view that exceeds 70 miles. Fine furnishings covered in plush velvet and saddle leather seat a large group comfortably to take in the view, watch a movie, or just enjoy some conversation by the fire. A Sonos sound system is ready for your music library.

The kitchen provides for all of your needs from the preparation of a simple snack to a full gourmet meal. The large island and lower cabinets are surfaced with uniquely finished leathered granite in keeping with the home's contemporary styling. With all new appliances this fully stocked kitchen, including a complete supply of seasonings and spices, lies ready for your culinary creations. A nine-foot solid oak dining table will support many sets of elbows and keep your group together during meal times. Don’t feel like cooking - you will find an array of great restaurants and bistros a short drive away in Black Mountain. Our concierge can also arrange a private chef.

A large loft overlooks the great room and is a semi-secluded space with a large screen TV for the kids or gamers in the crowd or it makes a perfect retreat for reading or conversation.

Our newly completed game room has plenty of space for the full-sized Brunswick billiards table and foosball table - both steps away from a wet bar. Three large sliding doors offer a panoramic view of the mountains and provide easy access to the lower patio.

Enjoy outdoor seating (Adirondak chairs not photographed) or dining on the spacious decks that run the length of the house or relax in our new hot tub (Aug '22) - possibly the best location to appreciate the magnificent view.

Our goal was to create a unique vacation destination that allows our guests to live in luxury while experiencing the unspoiled beauty of the mountains. Throughout most of the year, our nearest visible neighbor is a rooftop hidden in the mountainside below and yet you can feel safe knowing that you are tucked away in a gated community. The home also has an automatic backup generator that will keep all the important services running in the event of a power outage. We have secured the most highly regarded house cleaning agency in the region to stay with us step by step in our desire to offer only the highest level of home preparation and cleaning.

We are a family-owned and family-managed property. We love this home and we love our guests (as our reviews should assure you). We have created this environment with families in mind. Our home has custom baby gates (painted to match the kitchen cabinetry!) for all 3 levels that can be installed prior to your arrival. Our hot tub has a cover lock. We've got board and card games in the living room and, of course, our game room on the lower level. We also created several "nooks" throughout the house for separation. All 6 of our televisions are "smart" and 5 of them also have DirecTV. We made a concerted effort to make every inch of this property functional and enjoyable. That all being said, we also love coming without the kiddos for some adult rest and relaxation!
Other things to note
Like all mountain houses in this region, the drive to our home is steep (but not outrageously so). Unlike most properties, all of the roads that lead to our home are paved and maintained by our community homeowners association. You DO NOT need a 4x4 vehicle. In the exceedingly rare event of snow, our roads are promptly plowed and salted. Additionally, the homeowner's association will alert all residents to road conditions (which will be passed on to guests). In the event of a storm that knocks out power, our property has an automatic backup generator.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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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 is not permitted
No fireworks

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
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Black Mountain

Located in Laurel Ridge, a neighbourhood in Black Mountain, this holiday home is in the mountains. Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance and Lake Tomahawk reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hop'n Blueberry Farm and The Merry Wine Market. Ready for a night out? Consider The Orange Peel and Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Black Mountain, NC

What's nearby

  • Hop'n Blueberry Farm - 12 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Black Mountain Golf Club - 13 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Lake Tomahawk - 15 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Black Mountain Center for the Arts - 16 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Catawba Falls - 31 min drive - 26.5 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lookout Brewing Company - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Thirteen Pennies Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Ole Guacamole’s - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Pisgah Brewing Company - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Dynamite Roasting Co. - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Mountain Retreat: Newly Renovated Luxury, Game Room, VIEWS, Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Black Mountain Retreat: Newly Renovated Luxury, Game Room, VIEWS, Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Black Mountain Retreat: Newly Renovated Luxury, Game Room, VIEWS, Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Black Mountain Retreat: Newly Renovated Luxury, Game Room, VIEWS, Hot Tub located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Hop'n Blueberry Farm, The Merry Wine Market, and Lake Tomahawk. Robert Lake Park and Black Mountain Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Ian Scott

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The Black Mountain Retreat was purchase by 4 family members: Brian & Lorraine and their son, Adrian, and his husband, Ian. We purchased the property as a fun project and also as a meeting place for our extended family. Each of us brings a unique perspective to this property. Adrian is a real estate agent and design buff: he did the majority of the design work and renovation planning for the property (something he does in his job and on personal properties frequently.) Lorraine is an experienced gourmet cook (known for her baked goods!) and mother of 4: she hand-picked every item in the kitchen based on possible meal preps and all of the linens & towels throughout the house. Ian is a financial advisor: He's our logistics guy, making sure that Black Mountain Retreat is fully compliant with rules/regulations and that all of our vendors are paid, happy, and ready to serve our guests. Brian is a retired Physician who now spends his time building furniture and doing handiwork (and there was a LOT of handiwork involved in this project!): he's our glue guy, putting everyone else work together in a cohesive way so that the Black Mountain Retreat looks the way it does today. Additionally, Adrian & Brian provided much of the original artwork that hangs throughout the property.

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