Breathtaking Views of 7 Mountain Ranges - Close to Asheville - McDowell County

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Long range views overlooking Blue Ridge and Pisgah National Forest.

Well appointed kitchen makes it easy to prepare meals to enjoy together.

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8251 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Old Fort, NC

Lake Lure33 min drive
Lake Lure Beach and Water Park39 min drive
Chimney Rock State Park40 min drive
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)55 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Main Floor Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Breathtaking Views of 7 Mountain Ranges - Close to Asheville

WELCOME TO MOUNTAIN LAUREL LOOKOUT! You will think you are standing on top of the world when you stay with us. Free WI-FI and King size Bed in main floor bedroom suite!

You can watch the sunrise from the front porch and at the end of the day, watch it set from the back porch as you swing in our very own ski lift chair. Gaze out over the 7 mountain ranges and view Mount Mitchell, Grandfather Mountain, The Blueridge Parkway and the magical glow of the little town lights as dusk settles in for the evening. This magnificent Log Home is furnished with facilities insuring your stay to be not only comfortable but also memorable.

This home has 2700 square feet of living space with views from every window plus a full daylight basement with game room. We have three Bedrooms. The main floor bedroom has a private bathroom with step-in shower. The two lovely vaulted ceiling bedrooms with Queen sized beds and full hall bath are located upstairs. The downstairs has a very cool game room with a twin set of bunkbeds for the kids and full bathroom. There is no waiting with three and a half, top of the line Baths.

Spend some time in the loft area enjoying the tranquil scenery or head down to the basement game room for a round of air hockey, ping-pong or foosball. There are Washer and Dryer accommodations on site so you’re good to go if you need a quick load of fresh clothes.

We are only 10 minutes off of I-40, just East of Asheville. Black Mountain is about 15 to 20 minutes away with a huge Ingles grocery store so you can pick up anything you need. There is a Gas grill on the sundeck and a fully appointed Kitchen complete with granite, solid surface counter tops and stainless steel appliances for preparing any size meal.

When you stay with us you have an incredible location vantage point. You can easily get to the Biltmore House, Downtown Asheville, Lake Lure, Chimney Rock, Lake James, Linville Caverns and Falls, Snow skiing at Boone, Flat Rock Playhouse, Whitewater rafting, Trout fishing, Hiking, Golfing, Zip-lining, Horse back riding... which are some great ideas for day trips.

Please click on the VIDEO tab to get a better idea what we are all about.

We almost named this incredible place Scenic Overlook because that’s what it feels like when you're there.

We know that we are very blessed to own this magical, unique place and we hope you enjoy your stay as much as we do when we are lucky enough to visit. Please check the availability calendar and book your vacation today!

Keywords: Log Cabin, Views, Private, beauty, Mt. Mitchell, Lake Lure, sunsets, vistas, waterfall, Easy drive to Asheville, stargazing, wildlife, mountain top, Free WiFi, King bed

Property manager

Jack Miller

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Be aware: there are 2 stair cases.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Trash needs to be dropped off at nearby Transfer station. Guests must follow checkout list at departure.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Old Fort

Located in Old Fort, this cabin is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pisgah National Forest and Lake Lure. Travelling with kids? Consider Old Fort Railroad Museum and Chimney Rock Gemstone Mine. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Old Fort, NC

What's nearby

Catawba Falls - 23 min drive
Lake Lure Flowering Bridge - 28 min drive
Lake Lure - 33 min drive
Lake Lure Beach and Water Park - 39 min drive
Chimney Rock State Park - 40 min drive

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

‪Rumbling Bald Resort on Lake Lure - ‬32 min drive
‪Hillman Beer - ‬18 min drive
‪Legends on the Lake - ‬32 min drive
‪Hardee's - ‬17 min drive
‪Mr Bobs Donuts - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Breathtaking Views of 7 Mountain Ranges - Close to Asheville pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Breathtaking Views of 7 Mountain Ranges - Close to Asheville?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Breathtaking Views of 7 Mountain Ranges - Close to Asheville?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Breathtaking Views of 7 Mountain Ranges - Close to Asheville located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly cabin is within 12 mi (20 km) of Catawba River, Old Fort Railroad Museum and Lake Lure. Chimney Rock State Park and Pisgah National Forest are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brandon T.

30 June 2024

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

Amazing Views

TLDR: The views are amazing, and we look forward to returning. The home was extremely clean and had additional amenities that are not often found in other rentals. Vertically, the drive up to the home is about 1,000’, so it is steep, but at no point overly treacherous. There is a generous parking area, so entering and exiting does not leave you wondering if you will be careening off a cliff, like many mountain homes so often do. The drive to Black Mountain, Asheville, and Mills River is not short, so you will want to plan your day accordingly.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loretta M.

16 June 2024

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

One-of-a-kind Mountain Top View

We love this cabin so much that this was the third time we have been here with my husband and two boys. We are thrilled to be renting this cabin for the fourth time; this time for the month of July. The view from the deck is spectacular. We spent the entire time enjoying the view and watching the hummingbirds who flocked to our hummingbird feeder. Black mountain is a 30 minute drive away and Asheville is 45 minutes. Our favorite restaurants are Jerusalem Garden Cafe in Asheville and Blue Ridge Biscuit Company in Black Mountain.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill T.

20 May 2024

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

Little Piece of Heaven on Earth

My family of 4 spent 8 nights at Mountain Laurel Lookout this May. It was everything the listing described and more. Beautiful cabin, amazing views, and a secluded setting. Just magical! A few things that I would want to know if I were looking at this property: 1. This cabin is in a private gated community, which we liked. It’s a drive back to “civilization.” But TOTALLY worth it. 2. There is only one neighbor in view of this cabin (right next door), but you can’t see it at all from the windows or the deck. No other cabins are close. Mountain Laurel feels super secluded and private. 3. Once you pass the gate, it’s a fairly steep climb to the cabin, with lots of twists and turns. When the owners suggest you arrive during daylight hours, do it! Their directions are great, but daylight will help you navigate the first time! 4. They suggest having a front-wheel or all-wheel drive. We did, however, make it just fine in our little Hyundai Elantra. We DID have to put it in 1st gear driving up the last little bit, where the road was about a 45 degree angle. But we managed just fine. We would NOT attempt it in that car during winter months! 4. The cabin is very well-stocked. We really appreciated having access to spices, trash bags, laundry detergent, etc. Thank you!! 5. We spent A LOT of time on the deck reading, eating, and enjoying the breathtaking views. If you plan to rent this cabin, make sure you give yourself ample time to enjoy the beauty!!! 6. We LOVED the game room! ❤️

Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean S.

28 Apr 2024

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

Beautiful Views

Stunning sunrise and sunset views!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

bruce p.

16 Apr 2024

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

On top of the world

Spectacular views, I felt like we were flying above the clouds and have pictures to prove it. The cabin had every possible amenity, very clean and most comfortable throughout. Jack and Candace were the perfect hosts, very accommodating and a pleasure to work with.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

12 Apr 2024

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

Best View Ever.

House was lovely with the best view ever. It was a white knuckle drive to the top of the mountain, but well worth the trip. Private, clean, and beautiful.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

10 Apr 2024

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

Breathtaking Views!!

We spent spring break with our two teen girls and two of their friends at this amazing home on the top of the mountain. Pros - Beautiful panoramic views - Grill, swing, and covered table on deck - Fireplace and available firewood - Game room for the kids - Great decor and very cozy clean home - Excellent drinking water from the tap - Close to excellent hiking, zip lining and other activities - Easy check-in process Cons - Kitchen cooking tools are cheap quality and could use updating - Far away from grocery store (30 minute drive) so need to plan well - Not much sound proofing between master bedroom and upstairs rooms - You’re required to remove your own trash during and at end of your stay, which is tricky if you have a full car with luggage and kids

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

5 Apr 2024

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

Great cabin

Clean and well kept cabin. Sunset views from back porch are excellent!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raquel D.

2 Apr 2024

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

Beautiful

Wonderful experience

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lissi B.

23 Mar 2024

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

Beautiful home!

This house exceeded our expectations! The pictures do not do it justice— the view is absolutely beautiful! The home is cozy, comfortable and fully equipped with anything you might need. I don’t usually feel completely at home in a vrbo, but I truly felt like we could relax and unwind while we were there. The drive up the mountain to the house is intense, but just adds to the beauty. It’s very doable and we didn’t have any problems, just a bit shocking for my Florida family who rarely drives up anything more inclined than a bridge or overpass! The drive into Asheville was easy- 35-40 minutes which allowed for day trips or even just heading there for dinner. If you want a lovely house where you can relax, feel at home, enjoy a beautiful NC mountain view, and not worry about needing anything other than the groceries you put in the fridge, this is the place to go!! Thank you for sharing your amazing home with the rest of us!!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara F.

23 Feb 2024

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

Weekend getaway

Great cabin! The drive up was a bit nerve-wrecking but you couldn’t beat the view once you got up to the house! Not quite as updated as some other homes we’ve stayed in, but it was cozy and had everything we needed, it even included a high chair which was an unexpected plus! Would definitely stay again if in the area!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

6 Feb 2024

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

Awesome views

Cabin was as advertised. Easy access, very clean, and awesome views. You are at the very Top of Gateway Mountian with 360 views. The fireplace was used often with the temp outside in the 30's. We have traveled to the Blue ridge Mountains many times and this was by far the best rental cabin we have stayed at.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki B.

28 Jan 2024

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

Disliked: Location

Loved it

Beautiful views

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 Jan 2024

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

Excellent Mountain Views

I Loved the place. The sunrises were beautiful. We missed the sunsets because it was either cloudly or we didn't get back until later. We arrived at night, in the rain, and in the fog. Driving on the road from the gate to the cabin was a little adventurous for the first time not being able to see more than 5' in front of you because of the fog.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

James S.

22 Dec 2023

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

What a VIEW

Your first impression once your traverse the well kept roads up to the cabin are, OMG! Everything described in listing was true and more. Many memories made at this cabin and neighboring towns. Highly recommend

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth J.

6 Dec 2023

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

Paradise

This property and the owners are incredible. We made amazing memories with our 2 young children. I also can’t say enough about this beautiful property. And the cleanliness…. Unbelievable. We have stayed at many many places and this is by far the cleanest place we’ve ever been. It truly felt like we were at “home” and not just “someone else’s house.” The owners took special care and made sure every detail was perfect. The communication was wonderful. I can not wait to come back and stay here again. The view are UNBELIEVABLE. Absolutely breathtaking. A lot of reviews mention “white knuckling” it up to the house. I will say it is steep… but not scary at all. I was pretty nervous reading other reviews but we came and went several times a day over the course of 5 days and it was never an issue. And we’re from FL… so definitely not used to mountains and we were fine. Thank you again for an amazing visit. Can not recommend this property enough. It’s a slice of Heaven on Earth.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wanda M.

1 Dec 2023

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

Beautiful home and views!

It was our family’s annual holiday get together. One of the best places we have stayed.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

28 Nov 2023

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

Thanksgiving family dinner

we enjoyed our stay very much. The views from the cabin are breath-taking. The home is very clean.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy M.

14 Nov 2023

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

Would stay here 100 times again!

Cabin is beautiful & very clean! Absolutely stunning views from the rear deck & front of the property. Beds were very comfy, kitchen was well stocked, living area very cozy. Couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

13 Nov 2023

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

Incredible place!

What an awesome experience to see the sunrise in your front yard and the sunset in the back. The beauty of the location, the amenities and comfort of this cabin and the many details the owners provide made this such a memorable vacation. Highly recommend you consider staying here!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise c.

24 Oct 2023

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

Mountain View’s

Excellent stay with amazing views and a comfortable place to relax and recharge! The kitchen had everything we needed and was the perfect place for my husband and I traveling from California. We’d definitely stay here again! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home! The game room was also fun!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David K.

18 Oct 2023

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

Amazing views from an impressive property

Mountain Laurel was beautifully situated with a stunning view, especially at sunrise and sunset. The home is as described and well cared for. The kids (and adults) especially liked the games in the basement area as a fun way to spend time together when we weren’t out exploring. The hosts were accommodating and highly communicative. Thanks for a great stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mallory H.

27 Sept 2023

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

Breathtaking Mountaintop Views

Words can't even begin to describe our stay at Mountain Laurel Lookout. We had four adults, two teenagers, a child and a toddler, and at no point over our vacation did we feel cramped or pressed for space! Not only is this property located just a short drive from many exciting day trips, it also has everything you could ever need! From comfortable beds, towels, and linens and a kitchen equipped with everything you could possibly need to a game room for the kids and breathtaking mountain views that you have to see to believe, we truly felt like we were on top of the world -- if only for a few days. We would wholeheartedly recommend this place to anyone looking for a stay in the area. We have truly found our home away from home and can't wait to come back to make even more memories!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R. R., Belvidere

17 Sept 2023

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

Being with old friends

Six 60+ year olds who knew each other since Jr. High from all over the country meeting up to reminisce and share good times. Great proximity to Black Mountain and Asheville sites. Clean, comfortable, and a great view of the mountains.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike F., Roswell, Georgia

4 Sept 2023

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

Amazing Cabin With Views To Die For

We decided to visit the Asheville area over the Labor Day Weekend. When looking on VRBO we found this very unique cabin. Folks, this cabin is beautiful! The ad doesn't do it justice. The views are to die for and the cabin itself is just amazing. Make sure you are there to witness Mother Nature at its best and witness the Sunset over the mountains. The owners have really put a lot of care into your stay and it shows, it's fully stocked with anything you need except for food and toiletries. Overall the only negative we had with our stay was that we had to go home. Hopefully we can visit again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jack Miller

Why they chose this property

We chose this mountain location to build our cabin because of so many reasons! It has the amazing views, no highway noise, Verizon works, it doesn't get too much snow and it has easy access to I-40 to Asheville. We, together with our good friends the Morgan's, bought the top of our mountain ridge . We have over 27 acres between us with only our two homes.