Mountain Lodge w/ Hot Tub & Sauna
195 Black Bear Dr, Mars Hill, NC 28754, USA
5 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
16 Guests
Description
Summary
The Waterfall Lodge is a gorgeous 3-story custom-built wooden lodge tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. With 5 bedrooms & 12 beds, our home is perfect for large families/groups! Just 30 minutes from Asheville, guests are close to everything Western North Carolina has to offer! You will never want to leave once you arrive at our mountain getaway, with your own private pond, hot tub, sauna, waterfall, babbling mountain brook, hiking trails, and more!
Space
As you pull into our driveway, you'll walk onto one of our two massive wraparound decks, bringing you to the main entrance which has a custom door code lock. You will enter into our large, open concept living room with plenty of seating for big groups and even multiple families vacationing together. Here you can watch movies on our flatscreen TV, play board games on the coffee table next to the huge windows letting in tons of natural light, or just relax for awhile, enjoying the company of others. There is a large full bathroom attached to the living room, as well as another room dedicated for washer and drier, making laundry an easy task. Past the main living room you can walk into our fully stocked kitchen with plenty of counter top space and all of the appliances you'd need to entertain larger groups. There is a center island as well for presenting food, extra seating space, or accompanying your partner as they prepare your next amazing meal :) After the kitchen you'll see the main dining room for the home which has one of the largest (and most impressive) custom built tables you've ever seen! The wood used to build this table was taken from old farms located all over the state of North Carolina. Just past the dining room we have our second wraparound deck with plenty of seating, benches, and additional dining areas. This deck is our particular favorite since it has a gorgeous view overlooking your own private pond. It's also situated perfectly to enjoy the waterfall cascading just feet from the house. The sound it gives off is relaxing and an amazing compliment for morning coffee sessions. During the summer months the trees provide some very comfortable shade, and as the leaves change color in the fall the views only get better! (can you tell we love this deck?) Heading back into the house from the deck, you can walk upstairs where you'll find another large full bathroom along with three large bedrooms. The first is a HUGE master suite, featuring a California king sized bed sitting atop one of our several custom built bed frames made from trees cut down on memory mountain! Attached to this master bedroom is a private bathroom with a large stone shower featuring two separate shower heads. This master suite has an additional bunk bed off to the side providing two additional sleeping spaces. We still have TWO more private bedrooms on this third floor, the second is a cute bunk bed room, with two separate bunk beds (both made from local memory mountain trees), with four twin beds. The third bedroom upstairs has amazing views of the many ponds scattered across the mountain. It has tall vaulted ceilings and a large queen bed atop another custom wood bed frame. BUT WAIT! There is another secret room... If you walk into the closet area between the second and third bedroom upstairs, you'll find a wooden ladder leading up to one of our favorite aspects of this cabin, the TREEHOUSE ROOM! This is an adorable little space with a twin bed, TV, and windows over looking the ponds. This is the perfect little getaway hidden in the house and a super cool place to sleep! Heading down two floors you'll find yourself on the first floor/ground level. Here we have a second large living room with stone floors made from large flat rocks pulled from local rivers. Attached to the living room are two additional bedrooms, each with large closets, dressers, and gorgeous stone floors. One of the bedrooms has two beds (doubles) and the second bedroom has one large queen. On the other side of the ground floor we have a game room that currently serves as the perfect arena for ping pong tournaments! Once you've tired yourself out from playing ping pong, you can head directly out to one of the outdoor patios where you will see our large hot tub overlooking the waterfall. This is a great spot to unwind after a long day of hiking and enjoying the natural beauty North Carolina has to offer. The Waterfall Cabin features amazing craftsmanship that you can see everywhere you look! The main living area has an immaculate open concept design, we have tall vaulted ceilings with huge windows letting in tons of natural light (as well as views of the gorgeous mountain landscape outside). On this same floor you'll find our fully stocked kitchen featuring all of the countertop space and appliances you need to entertain large groups of people. Next to the kitchen we have our dining room, featuring a MASSIVE custom built table made from local reclaimed wood with seating for 8 people. There is second living room on the ground floor level featuring custom stone floors, plenty of couches/chairs, quick access to the hot tub patio, as well as our game room sporting a full size ping pong table! Sip your morning coffee or tea on our oversized, wraparound decks, overlooking the mountain stream and waterfall as it flows from one pond to another (yes, there are 5). These decks are also great for eating dinner outdoors, or late-night card games. Relax outside in the hot tub situated right next to the waterfall, where you can enjoy the spa treatment while listening to the sounds of nature. We have a fire pit by the water's edge. You can roast marshmallows under the stars every night! The main dining room features a HUGE custom-built wood table with tons of seating for large groups/gatherings. There are also large tables on the decks and picnic tables in the yard for outdoor meals. We've done everything we can to make our home a dream come true vacation rental for large families and groups! Please reach out with any questions! Our Lodge is just 30 minutes outside of Asheville, NC where guests can visit tons of breweries, restaurants, the historic Biltmore Estates, and plenty more! We're also close enough to make a day trip to the Great Smokey Mountains National Park, Pisgah National Forest, or the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. Enjoy hiking, rafting, and everything else western North Carolina has to offer! AMENITIES WE OFFER: - Wifi - Direct TV - Large Hot tub - Sauna - Ping pong table - Fully Stocked Kitchen - 3+ Dining areas (Dining room, 2 large covered decks, picnic tables) - 2 Large living rooms - Outdoor fire pit - Stocked Fishing pond - Dishwasher - Laundry on site - Plenty of parking There are two driveways, as well as a garage, meaning plenty of parking space. We are only a few short miles from the interstate, making travel smooth and easy.
Guest Access
Guests have access to the entire property. There is ample parking for 4-5+ cars. A custom door code will be sent prior to check in
The Neighborhood
The closest grocery store is Mars Hill exit 11 (on US 19/ 23 / I 26), which you will pass if you need groceries before you get here. There is an Ingles there. We provide linens and towels, but no paper products are provided; however, there should be plenty of toilet paper to last you. Walmart is 15 miles away in Weaverville Exit 18. There is a Lowe's and many restaurants.
Getting Around
There are two parking areas at the Waterfall Lodge. One in the front with space for 2-3 cars and another in the back with space for 2-3 cars.
Notes
WIFI is provided. **Please Note that because of the mountainous location WIFI can be spotty. We do NOT recommend counting on any sort of streaming or video / conference calls during your stay. Important Notice for Guests During Winter Weather: Please be aware that accessing this rental may be challenging during snow or ice conditions. Exercise caution and plan accordingly. Consider equipping your vehicle with appropriate winter tires and check local weather updates before your visit. Your safety is our priority, so take necessary precautions to navigate winter conditions. If you have any concerns or questions, feel free to reach out for assistance. Thank you for your understanding and stay safe! Pets: *We are pleased to offer a dog friendly property for our guests but the property owners assume no liability for incidents involving dogs on the property. Please let us know if you wish to bring your best-friend. There is a $125 per pet non-refundable fee (This is NOT automatically added by VRBO, Airbnb or in our online check out, so please let us know so that we can add the fee for you). 2 Dogs max** *Dogs are required to stay on leash at all times when not in the house or the fenced yard. *Additional cleaning fees will be assessed for excessive cleaning related to dogs in the house and any damages will be charged to the guest. Please be advised that we do not provide refunds due to inclement weather. It is essential to be aware of this policy when making reservations, particularly during periods of uncertain weather conditions. We recommend monitoring the weather forecast and planning your trip accordingly. If you have any questions or require clarification, feel free to contact us. Thank you for your understanding. Please be advised that by confirming your booking, you are agreeing to the Rental Agreement Policy terms posted publicly on our company website. Should you have any questions, please feel to contact us prior to booking. No smoking is allowed. Violators will be fined for in-room smoke damages. Smoking is only permitted outside of the property at least 10 feet away please. EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES HURRICANE POLICY: If a Mandatory Evacuation Order is issued by the Governor during the dates of your stay specifically for the county in which the property is located, the extenuating circumstances policy will be in effect, and we will refund any deposits or payments paid by the guest. We shall have no additional liability concerning the reservation. However, if a Mandatory Evacuation Order is NOT issued, then THE STANDARD CANCELLATION POLICY WILL REMAIN IN EFFECT SHOULD THE GUEST CHOOSE TO CANCEL THEIR RESERVATION. If inclement weather in any other part of the country or world during the dates of stay prohibits or alters the guest (or any individuals in the guest's group) from traveling to the property, a refund will not be issued, and we shall have no liability with respect to the reservation. During months when there is a potential for inclement weather, such as hurricane season, we strongly recommend guests purchase travel insurance.
Amenities
Free parking
Kitchen
Patio or balcony
Wireless Internet
Air conditioning
Bathtub
BBQ grill
Cable TV
Carbon monoxide detector
Children allowed
Children books and toys
Cleaning before checkout
Coffee maker
Cookware
Dishes and silverware
Map view
Reviews
4.94 (82 reviews)