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Mountain views, pickleball, hot tub, guest cottage, fire pits w/free Biltmore pass

Family-friendly holiday home in Pisgah Forest with a hot tub

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Boulder Ridge
Mountain Views From the Cottage at Boulder Ridge
Private Hot Tub w/ Wooded Surroundings
Sun Room w/ Shuffle Board & Card Table
Toast Marshmallows over the Fire Pit

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 16364.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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  • Place, Brevard College
  • Place, Crystal Mountain Gem Mine
  • Place, Brevard Music Center
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Cabin Bunkroom

4 Single Beds

Cabin King Bedroom

1 King Bed

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

Upper King Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upper Queen Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Upper Queen Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

5 bathrooms

Cabin King Suite Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Cabin Shared Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Level - Shared Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upper King Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upper Level - Shared Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Mountain views, pickleball, hot tub, guest cottage, fire pits w/free Biltmore pass

Boulder Ridge is a mountaintop retreat on nearly four tranquil acres with two homes, a hot tub, fire pits, pickleball and sweeping mountain views. This beautifully passive-solar estate includes a main house, guest cottage, “Bike Shack” hangout, two disc golf goals, and multiple outdoor living spaces—perfect for groups, reunions, or retreats. FREE activities including Biltmore, Rock Wall, Zipline, Whitewater Rafting, Trampoline Park, Snow Tubing and Axe Throwing.

Imagine mornings filled with sunlight streaming through soaring south-facing windows and evenings by the fire under a blanket of stars, coffee in hand, breathing fresh mountain air. Families, friends, and colleagues gather here to connect, share stories, and recharge—rooted in Pisgah Forest's timeless beauty yet free to explore adventure at every turn.

This 3,927 square foot contemporary home welcomes you with an open-plan kitchen, sun-drenched living areas, and a private work nook. Antique chandeliers from Asheville's historic Battery Park Hotel add a touch of elegance, while unique features like an exposed boulder on the deck and a deluxe dog kennel under the stairs make the home unforgettable. The main house offers three bedrooms and three full baths, including a main suite with a king bed, sitting area, private balcony, and ensuite bath. Two additional bedrooms each have two queen beds, and there is a full sleeper sofa in a cozy upstairs sitting area. Guests can relax with streaming TV, gather at the poker table, or enjoy a game of darts or indoor shuffleboard.

The guest cottage is a comfortable, fully equipped two-bedroom, two-bath residence that provides extra privacy for larger groups. It features a king suite with an ensuite bath and a bunk room with four twin beds, along with a kitchen, laundry area, and welcoming living space. For post-adventure relaxation, the “Bike Shack” offers a fun and casual hangout with bar seating, a mini-fridge, a dart board, and secure storage for gear.

Outdoors, you'll find a boulder-framed patio with a fireplace, a hot tub with mountain views, two fire pits, covered decks, a grill, and a bench at the edge of the property's signature boulder with panoramic views. The grounds also feature two professional disc golf baskets and plenty of quiet spaces to enjoy the scenery. Boulder Ridge is located in a quiet and scenic setting with easy access to Pisgah Forest and Asheville—approximately 15 minutes to Brevard, 29 minutes to Asheville Regional Airport, and 53 minutes to downtown Asheville.

Pisgah Forest offers a peaceful, scenic retreat beloved for its outdoor lifestyle. Known for its family-friendly and dog-friendly charm, this area hosts an abundance of hiking, mountain biking, waterfalls, and streams. It's nestled just outside charming Brevard and a short drive from Asheville's cultural highlights—offering the perfect balance of adventure and comfort.

Please note the property's natural boulder patio and overlook do not have railings, which is ideal for adventurous guests but something to consider for families with small children. The Bike Shack does not have air conditioning. This home is dog-friendly for up to two dogs with a maximum combined weight of 150 pounds, with a pet fee required. Please no cats. We are so excited to host your visit! The Pete Key Properties team welcomes you and is here to help create a memorable experience. Enjoy the free activities described above, and you can also book helicopter tours, e-bikes, wellness tours and hiking and more through our Activity Concierge. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or need anything at all. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking or Vaping indoors Quiet time 10pm to 7am No candles or open flames No parties or events No rearranging or moving furniture

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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Pisgah Forest

Located in Pisgah Forest, this holiday home is in the mountains. Sideways Farm & Brewery and Etowah Valley Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bracken Preserve and Headwaters State Forest. Travelling with kids? Consider Crystal Mountain Gem Mine, or check out an event or a game at Silversteen Memorial Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Pisgah Forest, NC

What's nearby

  • Brevard College - 12 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Crystal Mountain Gem Mine - 12 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Brevard Music Center - 16 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Connestee Falls Park - 17 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Fred W. Symmes Chapel - 38 min drive - 26.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain views, pickleball, hot tub, guest cottage, fire pits w/free Biltmore pass pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mountain views, pickleball, hot tub, guest cottage, fire pits w/free Biltmore pass?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain views, pickleball, hot tub, guest cottage, fire pits w/free Biltmore pass?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mountain views, pickleball, hot tub, guest cottage, fire pits w/free Biltmore pass located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Silvermont Mansion and Park, Crystal Mountain Gem Mine, and French Broad River. Transylvania Heritage Museum and Brevard College are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I stayed at Boulder Ridge and loved it! The Kitchen was well stocked and the house has a beautiful wrap around porch to enjoy morning coffee and catching up with everyone. It's about 15 minutes down the mountain and always plenty to see and do in Brevard.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

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

Perfect for our vacation

Great property. Great accommodations. Exactly what we needed & wanted.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shiva K.

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

Very Good property

Its great private property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

brigita b.

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

Great!

Beautiful property! Everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Clay B.

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

Awesome Experience

Beautiful property with everything we needed. Close enough to Brevard to run to the grocery store if necessary, but tucked away so that we really felt like we were in nature. Beautiful home and great views.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah J.

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

Spacious

Our family stayed here for our daughter’s wedding weekend. The house has plenty of seating and activities to come together as a family along with a few cozy, smaller sitting areas that were available for reading or time away from the group. Everything was clean and and well kept.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna J.

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

Boulder Ridge

The online pictures do not do this place justice. The mountain views off the back were breath taking. The lay out of the house is superb.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

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

Beautiful in the Fall

Our entire group really loved this property. Tee views of the mountains were beautiful, and the house was comfortable and well-stocked. The teens enjoyed the basketball goal and basketball. The neighborhood is quiet, yet not too far removed from things to do.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Debbie V.

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

Mountain View’s

Boulder Ridge stay was a great family home. We had 3 generations with ages 64 to 2. Had room to spread out and have time all together! Loved the Mountain View’s especially sunsets.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gaby F.

Mountain Retreat

This lovely mountain house is a perfect retreat to relax and decompress. It has every luxury of home and the surrounding town is so lovely. I've stayed multiple times and have loved every visit. Specifically on long weekends where you can incorporate amazing hikes and a lot of R&R. The surrounding forest/parks are just stunning. Loved every minute. Gaby

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

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

12 kid reunion

Everything was great! Would like a better stocked kitchen to cook for a large number of people.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Missy M.

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

Mountain top gem!

We had the pleasure of staying here and the listing does not give this house justice! We were speechless upon arrival at the location of the house, the layout was fantastic and the view is breathtaking. With porches that overlook the scene it is an amazing way to wake up and have coffee! Accommodations were perfect for our party of 14 and we will definitely rebook this amazing location!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin R.

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

Cyclists

Clean, fun, well organized, roomy. Great place for a group of cyclists to stay, as long as you don't mind a big climb to the house!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Maria B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Could’ve been better without insect or mice droppings

Found insect/rodent droppings in drawers n kitchen counter A snake 1 meter long slithered in between the porch stone wall n sidings.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

DOUGLAS G.

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

very well kept, limited views

I sincerely appreciated how clean it was, and had tons of little extras...but for this money, it was tough to enjoy the outdoors, was kinda in a bowl with limited mountains views, no hiking. No place for teens to explore and run around, just pavement, driveway, garage and basketball net. If weather isn't perfect, it's not worth this money. Also tough drive to the top with very windy, narrow roads with fog.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Holly M.

It was ok. Not very well set up for a large group.

It was nice enough and suited our needs but lack of necessities made it difficult. Oven doesn't work. Dishwasher doesn't work well at all. Not very clean inside or out. Nothing in the kitchen to clean with, not even dish towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

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

Excellent Place to Stay

My family and I enjoyed our week’s stay at Boulder Ridge very much. The property offered excellent, comfortable accommodations for our 13 family members. The mountain views are gorgeous. I highly recommend Boulder Ridge.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony A.

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

Heaven can wait

Perfect for a family mountain getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaNeil W.

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

Relaxing wedding weekend

We loved the space we all had. It’s roomy and had everything we needed. Some recommendations: new pans, we cook quite a bit and the surfaces were pretty scratched up. New lighting for bathrooms. When you are getting ready for a wedding etc you need lighting.. We would stay here again loved the views and the porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W.

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

Lots of room and great amenities

Large house, enjoyed the layout. Awesome rear porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

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

Mountain trip

We had a great time with two other families that we book an annual mountain trip together for the past four years. The place was amazing -super clean and very accommodating!We had a wonderful time and appreciated all of the amenities. The one suggestion would be to have better sheets (thicker) at least on the king bed -the sheets were super thin and the fitted sheet did not stay put. Also the pillows were very uncomfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria T.

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

Family vacation

The property was perfect for our family of 10. There were so many nice places to sit, read, and play games. It was very clean and had a well stocked kitchen. We were in the woods yet close to everything. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Fantastic Place

Loved the place. We had ten buddies together for our annual mountain bike trip. This place was perfect. Great location. Close to all the trails. Great house, plenty of space. The view were absolutely incredible. If it's available for our trip next year, we will certainly return.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

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

Great weekend stay

Clean house, plenty of activities and entertainment.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky G.

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

Family Reunion

Great property with lots of outdoor socializing space.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

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