Located in Mills River, this guesthouse is in a rural area and in the mountains. Johnson Farm and Oakdale Cemetery are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Team ECCO Ocean Center and Aquarium and Mineral and Lapidary Museum. Stream Garden and Spring Garden are also worth visiting. Water tubing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby.
Kick back and relax in this calm and stylish space. You’ll be situated upon 4 peaceful acres overlooking farmland and Forge Mountain, located smack dab between Hendersonville, Asheville and Brevard. A stone's throw to Mills River Campground (3 miles) & Pisgah National Forest. Hiking and Road/Mountain Biking, tubing and fly fishing are all in our area! Sierra Nevada, Mills River, & Appalachian Mtn Breweries, Bold Rock Cider and a major grocery store are super close by. AVL airport 12 minutes. Comfy furnishings and fully equipped kitchen for cooking a fantastic meal after your big day! **Please note- a maximum of 29 nights is allowed for bookings** You will love the quiet, spaciousness and privacy this guest house has to offer. Comfortable furnishings are in place for you to enjoy good conversation, fun games and quiet relaxation with your group. You will have a fully functioning kitchen with an island open to a dining area and large living room.
The fully equipped kitchen has a full-size refrigerator, freezer with ice maker, 5 burner stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, 4 slice toaster, blender, tea kettle, Keurig coffee maker, and 12 cup coffee maker. (Filters and pods included.) Kitchen also has cutting boards and a full knife set.
Two comfortable bedrooms -the first one a king and the second a twin over full bunk bed- include fresh linens and quilt sets with memory foam mattresses. Ceiling fan in king bedroom and a portable fan in bunk room. Black out curtains are in both of the bedrooms. Dressers for clothing storage.
The roomy full bathroom (with a combo shower/tub) has a stackable washer and dryer for your use as well. (Pods under bathroom sink.)
We allow pets- dogs only- (2 maximum) for a one time $80 fee. Please check the box that you are bringing a pet when you make your reservation.
The Crow's Nest is a brand new 944 sqft guest house- finished in October 2023. It is completely private and detached from the main house. It has 19 exterior steps with its very own separate entrance with a keyless smart lock entry. (There are no stairs once you are inside.) Lots of free parking is on premises in close proximity to the guest entrance.
We provide all bed and kitchen linens, a towel set for every registered guest, soap, shampoo and conditioner. You will also find a hairdryer and portable clothes steamer under the bathroom sink. At The Crow’s Nest, there is also a starter supply of the following:
Trash bags Dishwasher tabs & liquid Laundry pods Fresh sponge for kitchen Shampoo & conditioner Hand soap Body wash Disinfectant wipes Paper towels Toilet paper Coffee filters Keurig coffee pods (caffeinated) Tea bags Sugar/artificial sweeteners Salt & Pepper Basic spices Cooking oil
The Crow’s Nest is close to everything- 5 minutes to a major grocery store and all the best breweries our area has to offer. Ten minutes to the Asheville airport. Hiking, biking trails, fly fishing, bike park, climbing park, tubing (in summer), dog park and waterfall areas are all a short drive away. Three miles to North Mills River Campground and 20 minutes to Pisgah National Forest and Bent Creek. Biltmore Estate, downtown Hendersonville, Brevard & Asheville are under 25 minutes away. Uber, lyft and taxi services are generally available given our proximity to the AVL airport.
Access to the house is easy and keyless. You won't need 4 wheel drive to get here, either! You will access the guest house via a Schlage smart lock using a numerical code for your entire stay.
Inside you’ll find a fully equipped open kitchen, dining area and living room with a large picture window overlooking a mountain and valley with a homestead farm of about 50 acres. Two bedrooms and one full bath sleeps 5.
The Crow's Nest is peaceful, quiet and tranquil. You’ll feel a million miles away, but you’ll have all the comforts and conveniences of home. Outside you’ll have access to a fire pit where you can gather under the stars ✨ and a table and chair set for 6. Should you choose to stay in and relax or get out and about, either way you won’t go wrong. Adventure and our beautiful mountains will be awaiting you.
A few things to note before booking The Crow's Nest:
*You will have to climb 19 exterior steps to get to the entrance of our guest house. There are no interior steps once you’re inside.
*We have a separate and free WiFi for our guest house; you’ll be given the network name and password before you arrive. You’ll need to enable your phone for WiFi calling since cell service is unreliable where we live.
*We do allow dogs (housebroken and friendly dogs only for a maximum of 2) for a one time fee. We do have a small dog and two cats that live here with us. If your dog isn’t great with other animals, then you will need to keep them on a leash. Please make sure to check the box "I am traveling with pets" on the "travelers” portion of your reservation so that the pet fee will automatically generate.
*Our surrounding yard is large but it is not fenced in, so your dog will need to remain under your control when on our property. We have two cats and a small dog that live with us and we routinely have deer, turkey and rabbits visit us here. If your dog isn’t good with other animals you will need to keep your dog leashed while outside. There is a low voltage electric fence on the farmland next door and below our property so be sure to make children aware of this and do your best to keep pets away from the fencing.
*The gravel road in front of our house is a privately maintained driveway that leads to two other full time residences. Please do not go down our road out front past our house, (to the right of our property as looking at it from the front) as while our neighbors are wonderful and friendly they would prefer to maintain their privacy.
*Before booking, please be sure to read over our house rules first to make sure it is a good fit for your group. When you make your reservation, please tell us the total number of people in your group and should you be travelling with any pets, let us how many you will be bringing. Lastly, if you have any specific questions about the property, please feel free to include a message with your booking request.
Thank you for your interest in The Crow's Nest! We look forward to sharing our little slice of heaven with you!
Amenities
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry
House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Beware there is a low voltage fence on property.
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Events
No events allowed
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Check box “traveling with pet” on reservation.
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Put used towels and kitchen linens on bathroom floor.
Leave any slept on sheets on the floor of respective bedroom.
Close windows.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
The road in front of house leads to two private residences. Please do not go past our home by car or on foot.Indoor/outdoor cats live on our property.
Leave furniture in it's place.
Quiet hrs 11-7
Grey guest towels for bathing/showering only. You can find "activity towels" in a basket in bunk room.
Absolutely no parties or you will be fined.
There is no disposal in kitchen. Therefore, please do not put anything down sink drains besides liquid.
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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
Frequently asked questions
Is Amazing Mountain View- Quiet Countryside Near Hikes, Biking Trails & Breweries! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
What time is check-in at Amazing Mountain View- Quiet Countryside Near Hikes, Biking Trails & Breweries!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Amazing Mountain View- Quiet Countryside Near Hikes, Biking Trails & Breweries!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Amazing Mountain View- Quiet Countryside Near Hikes, Biking Trails & Breweries! located?
Situated in the mountains, this guesthouse is within 9 miles (15 km) of Pisgah National Forest, Unity Center and Broadmoor Golf Course. Western North Carolina Agricultural Center and Sierra Nevada Brewing Company are also within 9 miles (15 km).