The Adventure Begins at the Trail Head Lodge....

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Exterior Look of the Trail Head Lodge--not the private downstairs entry

The THL Great Room is Pet Friendly and so is Wolf Laurel. Leashes required.

THL Sunsets...did we mention we are IN the BLUE RIDGE mountains!

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12232 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Explore the area

Mars Hill, NC

Wolf Ridge Ski Resort11 min drive
Wolf Laurel Stables12 min drive
Sams Gap29 min drive
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)59 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Office

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Hi, the Trailhead Lodge is a pet friendly full service lodge with on-site innkeeper support and service amenities. Our property provides a rejuvenating experience for families, friends and solo travelers alike. The Lodge is part of the Wolf Laurel community and is close to high adventure water rafting (CL III/IV), zip lines, French Broad and Nolichucky River floats and Asheville’s markets and meals! We have space and grace so come enjoy our views and hospitality.

We have 2 private rooms that share a common bathroom and a semi-private room that adjoins the bunk room/rec room basement. The basement bunk room has a separate bathroom.

Our innkeeper support gives you tidy services and laundry support so you can totally focus on your planned activities, rest and relaxation. Logistics on the mountain are localized and take additional time. We give you that time back or assist you with day - day prep. We assist with meals so you can leave early and come back to a ready feast from zip line adventure or hiking. We also provide tea and coffee service all day for those that want to Lounge at the Lodge.

Our innkeeper maintains a fully separate suite that adjoins the laundry, kitchen and cleaning area to maintain prep and services for your visit. You will love letting us host your visit.

Property manager

Doug Orman

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

No aggressive breeds. (List defined). Leash/muzzle

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Wolf Laurel is a high wind wooded environment…in keeping with community policy no open fires of any kind are allowed.

Wolf Laurel is a deed and covenant protected community--No motorcycles, ATV, Side-by-sides, golf carts are allowed.

WL is Gated and Security Patrolled. Guests must provide a valid Driver's License and separate self-portrait for the WL Security Data Base.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12

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 first aid kit

About the area

Mars Hill

This holiday home is located in Wolf Laurel, a neighbourhood in Mars Hill, and is in a rural area and next to a golf course. Wolf Ridge Ski Resort and Hot Springs Resort And Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pisgah National Forest and Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Mars Hill, NC

What's nearby

Pisgah National Forest - 7 min drive
Wolf Ridge Ski Resort - 11 min drive
Wolf Laurel Stables - 12 min drive
Sams Gap - 29 min drive
Biltmore Estate - 62 min drive

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

Wolf Creek Market - 21 min drive
Little Creek Cafe - 27 min drive
Natural Harvest Foods - 31 min drive
Lodge Steak & Rib Restaurant - 4 min drive
Sky Blue - 35 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Adventure Begins at the Trail Head Lodge.... pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Adventure Begins at the Trail Head Lodge....?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Adventure Begins at the Trail Head Lodge....?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Adventure Begins at the Trail Head Lodge.... located?

Offering ski-in/ski-out access, this holiday home in Wolf Laurel is in the mountains, within 6 mi (10 km) of Pisgah National Forest and Wolf Ridge Ski Resort, and close to winter activities such as sledging. USA Raft and Sams Gap are also within 20 miles (32 km).

8.4

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Cadman K.

20 October 2021

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

Great experience in a beautiful place.

This was just the kind of experience my friends and I were looking for. Quite secluded with amazing views and quick access to hiking. Had an issue with a malfunctioning refrigerator and the owner was on it instantly and got it fixed. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet F., Maryland

19 October 2021

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

Family Gathering

While the occasion to visit this property was to bury a loved one; it brought the 10-ten of us from five different states together. The property was the perfect oasis for hanging out, talking, laughing, playing games and soaking in the views. Doug was wonderful with communicating and understanding our needs, and answering questions in real time during the trip. The house was fully furnished with everything needed; fully stocked kitchen, laundry, family gaming area, deck with views and great outdoor furniture. I would definitely return, hopefully under better circumstances, and would highly recommend for your travel and vacation needs.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Doug Orman

Hello and Greetings! My name is Doug Orman. I own, operate and maintain the magic and majesty that is the Trail Head Lodge in the Wolf Laurel Community. I am a retired US Army Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel and with my girlfriend, Sally McCauley, we have opened our doors and 'back-yard' of the Pisgah and Cherokee National Forest to better help you and yours share the beauty of our nation in hopes that we can better understand how to protect it for the future of others and grown personal partnerships in the process. The lodge was my part of my 'life-plan' to allow me a 'reverse snow-bird' experience from the tropical summers and Hurricane instabilities that occur with a primary residence in Florida. I have many life-support hobbies that the lodge lets me explore...whether it be cooking, hiking, providing trail support and counsel, logistics planning or just spinning a yarn...it's all part of me at the lodge.

Why they chose this property

2 Words, 2 times: Wolf Laurel; Appalachian Trail. The Trail Head Lodge (THL) is situated at the foot of Big Bald Moutain and directly at the TN-NC state line gap. The THL is also protected by a gated and roving security enforced community with hiking access for pick-up and drop off 24/7 from a private parking lot only available to residents of Wolf Laurel. Guests of the THL can experience a guided trip to the top of Big Bald with myself, the owner and innkeeper, via 4x4 and legal waiver access! It is a special allure of this property. We also have ski-in//ski-out access to the SKI THE WOLF resort. The property was one of the initial properties developed in the 80's and is situated in a turn that gives it complete privacy and a vista that compares with much more precariously situated homes here on the mountain. The basement of the property provides guest the privacy, rest, recreation and relaxation of their choosing but also allows families to supervise the recreation room activities. The THL embraces the sounds of music and has an upright and electric piano available for play. The THL is a gateway for a journey ...take and share your path with us!

What makes this property unique

2 x private trails with access to the Appalachian Trail....
Innkeeper coordinated high-adventure Day Hikes with Drop-off and Pick-up
On premise meal/refuse/room support
Laundry support
Swimming
Tennis
Pickleball
Seasonal Skiing
Trout Pond
Office (100+MBPS DL//20+MBPS UL), printer....commercial support

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