Huge 8 BR/8 BA Secluded Retreat, Spectacular Views 15min to downtown on MTS Tr

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The great room is perfect for all types of gatherings
Front of Main House
Front Porch of Main House
Overhead Photo of Large Living Space
Reading Nook on Main Floor of House

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
NZ$1,485
avg per night

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Asheville, NC
  • Place, Western North Carolina Nature Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Brinson's Room

1 King Bed

Cammy's Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Hunter's Room

1 King Bed

Jenna's Room

2 Queen Beds

Laurel Room

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Phoenix Room

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Shannon's Room

1 Queen Bed

9 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Bathroom 7

Bathroom 8

Bathroom 10

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
The current price is NZ$1,485
avg per night

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About the area

Asheville

Located in Asheville, this lodge is in a rural area. Shoppers can check out Asheville Outlets, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance and Biltmore Estate. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville, or consider The Orange Peel for a night out. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Western North Carolina Nature Center - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
  • The Orange Peel - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 15 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cornerstone - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Social - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Outback Steakhouse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪East Village Grille - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Huge 8 BR/8 BA Secluded Retreat, Spectacular Views 15min to downtown on MTS Tr


What sets the Wayward Moose Lodge apart from the rest of the properties in the Asheville area? Its location has to be first on the list. You will feel secluded, having a mountain top with incredible scenic views all to yourself, but you in fact will be 5-10 minutes from shopping and 10-15 minutes from eclectic downtown Asheville with all it’s breweries. Twenty minutes to the east is the quaint town of Black Mountain. You will find some of the best hiking, fishing, and white water the region has to offer within an hour’s drive. The Mountains to the Sea Trail and Blue Ridge Parkway will literally be a few hundred feet out your back door.
The second thing that sets us apart is much more mundane but seems to be important to many of our guests and that is the fact that each of the eight spacious bedroom has its own bathroom. Two of these eight bathrooms have air jetted tubs and the primary suite has a claw foot tub as well as large shower.
You can’t overlook the view. Actually, you can overlook it all you want, as it will be staring you in the face about anywhere you are at the Wayward Moose Lodge. My favorite vantage point is from a rocking chair on one of the extensive porches. There is no better way to end a day than to relax with family and friends on the porch in the evening, soaking in the last remnants of daylight on the mountain peaks in the distance. As the evening progresses you can join your family and friends around our fire pit.
When you find yourself having to go inside you will enjoy a lodge type setting with log walls and vaulted ceilings. There is a large great room that is a perfect place for gatherings of any sort and this is serviced by a professional style kitchen. All of these features make the Wayward Moose Lodge a perfect place for family reunions, wedding parties and corporate retreats.

We can provide transportation for a fee in our 12 passenger(including driver) 4WD van. Go out for an evening on the town and leave the driving to us. If the weather gets bad, we can get you where you need to go!

Special notes:
The Lodge is made up of 2 structures, the main Lodge and the Guest House. They both have 4 bedrooms and 4 baths each . All the common spaces are in the main Lodge and the Guest House only has bed and bathrooms. The 2 structures come at the one rental price quoted and they cannot be rented separately. To access the main Lodge you have to climb the 10-15 stairs seen in our pictures. The 2 buildings are very close to each other (10-20 feet apart).

Per Vrbo policy we need to disclose that there is a ring camera overlooking the parking area that we use to keep an eye on things when there is no one staying at the Lodge. If this is an issue for you, there is a switch to turn it off.

PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR A LIMITED PERIOD OF TIME WE ARE ALLOWING GUESTS TO RENT THE MAIN LODGE BUILDING WITHOUT THE GUEST HOUSE FOR A DISCOUNTED PRICE. IT HAS 4 BEDROOMS AND 4.5 BATHROOMS AND EASILY SLEEPS 10. INQUIRE REGARDING DISCOUNTED PRICES FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY.

Keywords: retreat, reunion, log cabin, cabin

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We cater to family get togethers, corporate meetings and mature groups so if you’re unsure about your group, ask before you book
Bachelor and bachelorette parties and groups with an average age of less than 35 must be approved so ask before you book.

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: 30
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is Huge 8 BR/8 BA Secluded Retreat, Spectacular Views 15min to downtown on MTS Tr pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Huge 8 BR/8 BA Secluded Retreat, Spectacular Views 15min to downtown on MTS Tr ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Huge 8 BR/8 BA Secluded Retreat, Spectacular Views 15min to downtown on MTS Tr ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Huge 8 BR/8 BA Secluded Retreat, Spectacular Views 15min to downtown on MTS Tr located?

Situated in a rural location, this lodge is within 6 miles (10 km) of Western North Carolina Nature Center, Southern Highland Craft Guild Folk Art Center and Azalea Dog Park. Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center and Pisgah National Forest are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

Huge 8 BR/8 BA Secluded Retreat, Spectacular Views 15min to downtown on MTS Tr Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 198 out of 226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 226 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect for our family gathering. Simms was a great host and a pleasure to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time!! House was amazing. Road to house was an adventure. Overall great stay!! Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen V.

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

The place was amazing!! My family and I enjoyed the place and the view!!!

If we do a family get together and this place is the fist place I would want to go!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Wayne S.

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

Wonderful property for a large family gathering.

This was a great place for the whole family to have fun and share wonderful experiences. The access road could be a little dicey during a heavy rain but we were able to get around OK.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

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

Great Venue

House was everything we had hoped and very spacious Van availability was key and Audrey was great and very timely picking us up
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

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

Spacious and comfy

This is a really great place for a big family get together. We had 14 people stay here, and it was very comfortable. It was great that there were so many bathrooms. The views are amazing, and we really enjoyed the hiking trail above the house. The kitchen was nice, with very good appliances.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Shannon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

College friends retreat

Spacious, private & comfortable for 13. Well stocked kitchen for private chefs.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara B.

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

Girls hiking trip

Beautiful views with even more space than in description. Well equipped kitchen. Comfortable beds. Loved all the rocking chairs. Driveway steep but doable even with Corolla
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

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

The perfect wedding weekend

Wow, what a great stay. We had a small elopement with family and needed a large cabin for the weekend. This cabin is beautifully built, has everything you need for a large gathering of people, and gorgeous views. Simms was very communicative and ensured that everything was perfect for us. We also loved being able to use the shuttle and firewood service. You should definitely stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

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

Awesome Vacation

My second time bringing the guys to this awesome home. It’s very close to Asheville yet it feels like you’re miles away from civilization on top of the world!!!!!! Really nice place to get away from the every day grind. Thanks for having us!!!! ✌
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

jack g.

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

Family reunion

I have eight siblings and their spouses. We used this Vrbo for our family reunion. This moose lodge was wonderful! Each of my siblings had their own bedroom and bathroom, which was very nice. The common areas were super! We had a wonderful time! The views, and the shuttle to various venues we wanted to go to was an added plus. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Great girls trip!

My sisters and our daughters stayed here while visiting Asheville & the Biltmore Estate. Couldn’t have had more fun. This property was perfect for us - lots of bedrooms and bathrooms (important in a house full of women!). There was plenty of room for all of us to eat together, to hang out together and there was even plenty of room in the kitchen for all the cooks! Rooms are spacious and nicely decorated. Very cozy. We really enjoyed our stay. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Donald Y.

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

Multi generational thanksgiving!

We chose Asheville as a meeting point between family in Atlanta and family in Pennsylvania, and it’s a beautiful city! The house served us really well (11 adults and 6 kiddos) and everyone had room to spread out or hang out together. The kitchen is very well appointed, which was wonderful because we made a huge thanksgiving dinner! We highly recommend this property! And the owner was very responsive when we had a couple of questions. Two thumbs up!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail S.

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

Ladies Vibe Tribe Getaway

We were a group of 10 women gathering for a friends getaway. The Inn was comfortable, spacious, private and easily accomodated our entire party. The kitchen had everything you could possibly need and the ping pong table was an added bonus. The beds were very comfortable. Also, the roundtrip transportation offered, for a fee, gave us peace of mind after dark, as the Inn is situated high up a mountainside - plus, we could indulge in a beverage or two; giving a shoutout to Audrey, our driver! The property manager was easily accessible and quickly responded to all inquiries. We would recommend a stay here and look forward to returning on our next trip to Asheville.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great for a family reunion!

The drive up to the house is what I would expect here in the mountains. An adventure at first. We all loved the lodge. It had ample room for my extended family of 20+: room to gather, room to eat, room to find a space to be alone. Having 8 bedrooms, each with a nice bathroom was really a game changer and very much appreciated by my adult relatives. The kitchen is well-stocked and everything would have been perfect if the built-in fridge had been working. We needed instructions for the Bunn coffeemaker, but we eventually figured it out. The deck was a wonderful place to enjoy the mountain views.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nonie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We (8 friends) had a wonderful stay at this gorgeous home. The property is beautifully designed, with comfortable furnishings, and loads of amenities—a great place to relax and recharge. The kitchen was well-equipped, making meals easy, and the entire home felt thoughtfully maintained.The setting is equally impressive: stunning views, a relatively short commute to downtown Asheville, and unbeatable access to hiking trails—including one leading to an overlook—as well as a 45-minute hike to the impressive Folk Art Center and other local highlights. We loved being able to step outside and be immersed in nature so quickly.One note for future guests: the road leading up to the lodge is steep, so you may want to avoid bringing a car with a low chassis.All in all, this home exceeded our expectations and made our Asheville visit truly special!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall B.

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

Mom’s 80th birthday

We had a great time here and the property is well appointed and nice. Each bedroom is large and has its own bathroom and shower facilities. We saw a bear family a couple times, So keep that in mind as you stay. The road to the house is winding and narrow, but we never ran into any other traffic so it was OK. Asheville is minutes away, so the location is great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property, kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans and utensils. WiFi was great with no issues and the views were awesome. Even saw a family of black bears two nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome wedding weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

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

Perfect Weekend Getaway

We had an amazing long weekend getaway with friends at the Lodge! The house was perfect for our group – the bedrooms were spacious and very comfortable, giving everyone plenty of room to relax (best part was each has their own bathroom) The place was spotless, and you could tell the host really cares about the property.We also took advantage of the car service for a group trip to Asheville, which made everything so easy and stress-free. The front porch offered stunning scenic views, and it was a perfect spot to unwind in the evening. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything we needed, making meal prep a breeze.Simms was responsive and accommodating, ensuring we had everything we needed for a great stay. Highly recommend this place for a fun, relaxing trip with friends or family! Note - this is a LODGE (no insolation), so noise carries. Folks walking on the second floor can be heard by anyone below.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Amazing house for a large group of friends or family

The details and photos hardly do this amazing place justice. Everything is spacious but still warm and comfortable. It was such a pleasure to be here.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin C.

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

Great stay for a small wedding event

Was great for our small wedding event. loved the separation of residences. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

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

Perfect for a large group

We have a large group that comes to Asheville every year to check out the brewery scene. The Wayward Moose Inn was perfect for us. The property was plenty big enough for the whole group and having the ability to schedule a shuttle ride to downtown was an added bonus. We’ll definitely be looking to stay here when we come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A nice family Thanksgiving

Overall, we had a great trip. There was nothing that lessened the enjoyment we had together as a family. However, there were a few things that may be normal in a mountain log cabin, but perhaps could be upgraded. There were a lot of stairs into the house and guest house and only one bedroom on the main floor of main house so seniors had a harder time of it. Cleaning was hit and miss. Large cobwebs in places in the house, large soaking tubs in guest house were dirty. Some things did not work properly - upstairs bath had faulty toilet so we had to jiggle the handle after each flush. That bathroom is also carpeted which was different. The main house primary bedroom door got stuck so we had to climb through an open window to open it from the inside. There were a lot of wasps in guest house. Views were beautiful, house was large enough to accommodate 14 people and baby, kitchen was well-stocked to cook a Thanksgiving meal. Overall, we had a very good time.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

McKinley S.

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

Beautiful property, amazing house

This is probably the nicest rental property I’ve ever stayed in. The views were amazing, every room is spacious and has a bathroom. Highly recommend this place. Be aware that the house is at the top of a mountain on an unpaved road, so make sure you have a vehicle that can handle that. Simms and Hunter were both great and Hunter gave us a ride to and from downtown Asheville.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024