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Elkhorn Cabin | Idyllic Craftsman Home | Sauna, Game Room & Mins to Asheville

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9214.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Asheville, NC
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Biltmore Estate
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Loft

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Elkhorn Cabin | Idyllic Craftsman Home | Sauna, Game Room & Mins to Asheville

Elkhorn Cabin

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A masterpiece of style and design, an idyllic Appalachian retreat awaits at Elkhorn Cabin -- a gorgeous Craftsman 2BR/2.5BA (plus loft) getaway. The welcoming interior features warm wood paneling, a staircase handcrafted from mountain laurel, slate tile, and beautiful oriental rugs.

Highlights include a game room, a private sauna, high-end furnishings throughout, and inspiring views from multiple decks.

Located above the Blue Ridge Parkway, enjoy easy access to the culture and cuisine of Asheville as well as a plethora of nearby outdoor adventures.

LIVING AREA

Vaulted ceilings and skylights flood the Great Room with natural light. A love seat, rocker, and armchair provide comfy seating. At night, get cozy by the gas stove.

Family fun awaits in the game room, boasting both a ping-pong table and mini-foosball table. Kick back on a sleeper sofa and two armchairs in the TV area.

KITCHEN & DINING

Prepare favorite recipes in the kitchen, equipped with a full suite of appliances and helpful gadgets.

While dinner simmers, perch at the kitchen bar with seating for two. Gather for mealtime around the dining table, which can seat up to seven.

BED & BATH

This three-story home sleeps nine guests between two bedrooms and a loft.

Partially open to the living area below, the lofted master suite is complete with a stately king bed, a twin bed, sitting area with a love seat, armchair, and smart TV, as well as a chess table for two and an en-suite half bath.

Sleep soundly on a plush queen bed in the guest room.

The downstairs game room/bedroom is outfitted with a twin-over-twin bunk bed and a queen sleeper sofa.

The first bathroom is configured with a tub/shower combination, while the second bathroom has a walk-in shower and a redwood sauna (with optional steam functions).

OUTDOOR AREA & AMENITIES

Take in gorgeous views on the wraparound deck, featuring seating for six.

The lower deck is outfitted with a love seat swing and a table for two.

In the evening, sizzle steaks and veggies on the gas grill, then dine alfresco at the outdoor table for four on the screened porch.

EXTRA PERKS & MORE DETAILS

Extra perks include complimentary Wi-Fi and a washer/dryer.

Parking is available for three cars in the driveway.

The gas stove is seasonal (not operational between Memorial Day and Labor Day).

This vacation rental is equipped with air conditioning.

If traveling with a larger group, consider renting Eagles Wing Lodge as well, located approximately 100 feet away.

A local noise ordinance is in effect between 10pm and 8am, making this property unsuitable for groups looking to spend late nights on the back deck.

THE LOCATION

Outdoor activities abound nearby with hiking, biking, swimming, fishing, rafting, tubing, and kayaking.

The popular Shoji Japanese Style Spa is a breezy 10-minute walk away.

Venture just 6.5 miles into Asheville to visit art galleries, museums, and boutiques and to sample tasty eateries and hip breweries.

Drive 13.5 miles to the quaint shops, eateries, and galleries of downtown Black Mountain.

In the winter, hit the slopes at Wolf Ridge Ski Resort (37.5 miles) or Cataloochee Ski Area (44 miles).

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.




Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of North Carolina
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 first aid kit

About the area

Asheville

Located in Asheville, this holiday home is in the mountains. Shoppers can check out Asheville Outlets, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance and Biltmore Estate. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at The Orange Peel, or consider Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville for a night out. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Asheville, NC

What's nearby

  • Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Western North Carolina Nature Center - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Blue Ridge National Heritage Area - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 19 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sweeten Creek Coffee Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Juicy Lucy's Burger Bar and Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Elkhorn Cabin | Idyllic Craftsman Home | Sauna, Game Room & Mins to Asheville pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Elkhorn Cabin | Idyllic Craftsman Home | Sauna, Game Room & Mins to Asheville?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elkhorn Cabin | Idyllic Craftsman Home | Sauna, Game Room & Mins to Asheville?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elkhorn Cabin | Idyllic Craftsman Home | Sauna, Game Room & Mins to Asheville located?

This family-friendly Asheville holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance, Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center and Blue Ridge National Heritage Area. Western North Carolina Nature Center and Asheville's Fun Depot are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

Cabin on the mountain

This home was awesome! My family had a wonderful short stay, and wished we could have stayed there longer. It was very close to Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Cabin was cozy and fairly secluded in the woods, with lots of areas to sit together indoors and outdoors too. We would highly recommend staying at Elkhorn cabin if you visit Asheville!
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Nice rustic cabin

We loved the rustic feel of this cabin. We loved how close to downtown Asheville the home is yet located in the mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Great Stay! great location. Beautiful and peaceful.

Very clean! Comfortable places to relax. Very easy commute to Biltmore and downtown Asheville. No problems at all! Things to know- steep drive and tricky to find at first. Best done in daylight if possible. Serene woody area surroundings. The property was well maintained. We had a great experience!!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

Nestled among the trees…

This is a beautiful, rustic cabin that you can tell has stories galore! Very comfortable, great beds, and linens, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Mountain Gem

Great character with ample space across three floors to gather as a family or take quiet breaks. Steep climb up Avondale Ridge road added to the charm, like a stairway to heaven (but say your prayers if its icy!)
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8/10 Good

Rebekah S.

beautiful and cozy home

The home was very cozy and we loved sitting on the back porch watching the sunrise. We did have a hard time finding the home as GPS does not take you to the correct address and the sign's paint is faded so you can't read the home numbers easily from the main road. Also be carful walking up to the front door as one of the stone steps are loose and a few people in our party almost fell. Overall the home is beautiful and the setting is perfect for a getaway.

10/10 Excellent

Leslie D.

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

Cozy Cabin

We loved our stay at the cozy Elkhorn cabin. It had everything we needed! It was close to DT Asheville and the Blueridge Pkwy for hiking. The outdoor seating, the screened in porch was a total value add. We loved the little fireplace when it got chilly. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Terrie-Anne B.

Wonderful Stay

Quiet cabin in the mountains surrounded by trees. Artistic interior decorating inside. Close to everything.

10/10 Excellent

Molly E.

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

Weekend getaway

Perfect spot for my husband and a few of our friends to get away for the weekend! Great location and central to everything we needed. With 6 of us we had the perfect amount of space in the house. The owners were very prompt in response and accommodating to make sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location for Asheville

We had a good stay for the Fourth of July. The location provides very easy access to Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville downtown and Biltmore area. Everything was less than 15 minutes drive, and super easy. The only thing to note is the cabin is very creaky - every step makes a creak, both top floor and main floor. Beds could probably use an update due to heavy divots. Otherwise, make time to enjoy the sauna - it's a wonderful experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Fun cozy mountain nest..

Really was perfect except the sheets on the king size bed in the loft are worn and really need replacing…. Was surprised at all the add on fees considerable raised the base price. Poor signage directing us to cabin
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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Family vacation

Nice home . Location was great. Quite, relaxing place. Was in area to show family members around Asheville and Lake Lure area. We Would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda Z.

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Beautiful Cabin

Absolutely beautiful cabin! It was only 10 minutes from restaurants and breweries. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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Hike from the cabin

We had a wonderful Christmas at the cabin!! We wanted some place in the woods but close enough to downtown and this fit the bill. You can hike right out of the front door!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hallie W.

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

Wonderful Getaway

This home was the perfect getaway - Beautiful window views and a cozy cabin all within 10 -15 minutes to everything in Asheville you would want to go and do. We were able to easily accomplish all we hoped for because this location was so convenient! We enjoyed sitting by the fireplace, and the screen porch/deck set up for the surprising 70 degree weather we had one New Years. A terrific visit. We look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K. S.

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

Great Cabin!

This is an amazing property. Great location and beautifully appointed. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emerson R.

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Cozy and fun

This house was just what we wanted! Very cozy, close to town, and lots of scenery
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Quick getaway

Great spot for a quick getaway. A couple of things the staff helped us work through during the stay. Staff at turnkey were great in their responsiveness and help.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Ian M.

Great Place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: comfortable, clean and so well managed - TurnKey made it so so easy.
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10/10 Excellent

Ian ..

Great Place

comfortable, clean and so well managed - TurnKey made it so so easy. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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Awesome tree top location

Great location, not far from town, tons of space and overall great cabin! Would deff stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

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

Nice Stay Close to Downtown Asheville

Comfortable property, 10 minute drive to Asheville. We enjoyed the ping pong table in the basement. Property is a little tricky to find, one suggestion would be step by step instructions on how to find in the check-in information.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan K.

Secluded, beautiful location, yet close to everything!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The cabin was cozy and well-maintained. We loved the location on top of a small mountain, as it was quiet and serene. The narrow, steep roads made it a little challenging to find the cabin the first time. The cabin is a great base camp for activities in the area. The Mountains to Sea trail is very close by and made for a nice day hike. Downtown Asheville was a quick 10 minute drive away. The Biltmore was also only about 10 minutes away. We would definitely stay again.
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan ..

Secluded, beautiful location, yet close to everything!

The cabin was cozy and well-maintained. We loved the location on top of a small mountain, as it was quiet and serene. The narrow, steep roads made it a little challenging to find the cabin the first time. The cabin is a great base camp for activities in the area. The Mountains to Sea trail is very close by and made for a nice day hike. Downtown Asheville was a quick 10 minute drive away. The Biltmore was also only about 10 minutes away. We would definitely stay again. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
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8/10 Good

James S.

Beautiful, private home.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My wife and I stayed for 35 days and found the cabin to be an amazingly beautiful home. It’s secluded and very comfortable. Norm, the owner, lives close by and was quick to respond to questions and requests. Cooking utensils were limited (no knife sharper than a butter knife), but we always bring our own knives and some pots and pans for long stays. Norm’s dog has an amazingly strong bark, but it woke us only a few nights. The home is roomy and the beds comfy – one has a luxurious foam top. The cabin has an expansive deck and a great screened porch for eating meals and watching fireflies at night.

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