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$1,156
avg per night

Explore the area

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Asheville, NC
  • Western North Carolina Nature Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • The Orange Peel
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • 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

Room

  • 706 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 20
  • 6 Queen Beds, 1 Queen Sofa Bed, 3 King Beds and 1 Double Futon
Price is NZ$1,156 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. Ready for a night out? Consider Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville and The Orange Peel. 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 - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Asheville Mall - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 11 min drive - 9.9 km
  • The Orange Peel - 11 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cornerstone Restaurant - ‬10 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.

Keywords: retreat, reunion, log cabin, cabin

Property manager

Simms Rentz
Premier Host

Languages

English

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).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 191 out of 219 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 219 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 219 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

Elisabeth S.

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

Great stay for large groups!

We hosted a family reunion here - 20 of us from all over the world. The lodge was well appointed and set up for a group of our size. Gorgeous views, great location, well equipped and responsive owner. Loved that every bedroom had its own bathroom, plus multiple dishwashers and refrigerators. Would stay here again - highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy L.

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

Great place for five-six couples or large family

Rustic with a beautiful view and not far from downtown
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

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

Great location for Business Retreat

Property is perfectly located, up in the high ground of surrounding mountains but easy access to interstate, stores and restaurants. Held a business leadership retreat for 8 people and was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela I., North Carolina

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

Wonderful Christmas trip

We had a wonderful trip with our extended family who were in town for the holidays from Europe! We cooked and enjoyed the property while doing holiday crafts and visiting Biltmore!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph@joesellsga.com B.

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

Our 2nd time here

Great host. Great house. Great location. Very easy to get to Breweries.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

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

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

Jeffrey D.

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

Fantastic property in a great location.

The property is just as advertised. Beautiful and spacious with great views. Kitchen is well stocked and the ping pong table was well used. We even saw two bears passing through. Highly recommend the van service (the last mile is no fun in the dark) driver was punctual, friendly and knowledgeable you can just text the number and they will get immediately contact you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Wonderful Option for Family Vacations/Reunions

A wonderful option for a large family getaway. Convenient to downtown Asheville, numerous state and national parks, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Biltmore Estate, a small zoo, numerous breweries, and so much more. All bedrooms have an en suite bathroom, which worked out wonderful for us. Great communications with the owner, would absolutely consider coming here again.
Stayed 6 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

10/10 Excellent

Joel E.

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

Awesome place for a reunion

Our group was six adult couples. Every bedroom having its own private bathroom was a big plus. The great room was large enough to comfortably hold our group as we caught up with one another. Day trips to the Biltmore Estate and Lake Lure we easy drives.
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

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

Paula J.

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

Love the Wandering Moose Lodge

This is an amazing and well-appointed 2-cabin complex with an incredible view. We had my father’s 80th birthday/family reunion here and it was perfect in every way. The manager was responsive and friendly. I cannot recommend this highly enough. If you have a group of people the Wandering Moose is the best!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie A., Lexington SC

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

Chi.ing on the Mountain!

We had a wonderful time. Accommodations were wonderful for our group of 15 Senior Citizens. We did ok navigating the mountain road and the stairs into the houses. If you want to enjoy the view, you gotta get high, right? Thank you for sharing your beautiful home!
Stayed 2 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

Bo & Maggie R.

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

Awesome Get Together Week

We were a group of old high school friends celebrating our 70th birthday together. Staying at this VRBO was more than we could have hoped for! Everyone had their own private room and bathroom, and yet we were together. The kitchen was extremely well stocked with two dishwashers two refrigerators and an awesome gas stove. Both homes were very clean and tidy, The beds were comfortable. The view from the front porch was absolutely stunning. If there is ever a need for a large group of us to get together again, we would certainly consider Staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine C.

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

Easter Weekend

My large group spent Easter in this property and the rooms are very spacious which accommodated our number. Check in was smooth and the managers were very responsive of our concerns. The bedrooms and bathrooms were clean and the kitchen was complete of cooking pots and pans for us to prepare our meal. We just wished that we could have stayed longer to enjoy more of the house and the view.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

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

Elaine R.

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

Wonderful for our large family

We came from 6 different states to this central location to visit the Biltmore House. It was nearby and had room for all of us ages 6 months-73. Our only concern was that the drive up was intimidating in the rain. However, we had sufficient parking and made several trips up and down the road. Beautiful location. We would rent it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022