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Ivy Riverfront private retreat - tubing, fishing right out the door!

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Fall is beautiful
approach gravel road
fall
private entrance w lockbox
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4125.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Mars hill, NC
  • University of North Carolina at Asheville
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Biltmore Estate
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Ivy Riverfront private retreat - tubing, fishing right out the door!

The Loft at Laughing River Farm offers a comfortable, spacious retreat for guests that has many amenities and unique features. Located directly on the Ivy River, you have private access to fish, tube or stroll right out the door. Laughing River Farm offers fresh produce in season for purchase. Blazing fiber optic internet included.

Enjoy the spacious deck spanning the entire length of the Barn. A great place to eat, drink, and be merry with background music of birds, frogs in the pond, and the laughing Ivy River.

We will be providing basics to make your stay here enjoyable and comfortable. Linens and towels are provided. The Loft offers complimentary coffee and tea, soap, shampoo.

Free parking at the front door is included. There are a few steps up to the front porch. You may walk around the property, please see the map in our notebook.

Additional rules: No shoes in house, dog must be on a leash outside, no dogs on furniture. Don't leave your dog alone in the Loft more than 1-2 hours! THANK YOU!

Property manager

Sarah J Bivins

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No shoes in the house - please remove shoes at entrance. Dogs must be on a leash outside. No dogs on furniture.
Please do not leave your dog inside the Loft while you go out for more than 1-2 hours! If you bring a dog, take the dog out with you.

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Mars Hill

Located in Mars Hill, this apartment is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pisgah National Forest and Marshall Nature Sanctuary, while Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre and Dry Ridge Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Dream Guitars and Flow are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Mars hill, NC

What's nearby

  • University of North Carolina at Asheville - 22 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 23 min drive - 28.2 km
  • The Orange Peel - 23 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Grove Park Country Club - 23 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 37 min drive - 35.1 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪La Carreta - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ivy Riverfront private retreat - tubing, fishing right out the door! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Ivy Riverfront private retreat - tubing, fishing right out the door!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ivy Riverfront private retreat - tubing, fishing right out the door!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ivy Riverfront private retreat - tubing, fishing right out the door! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within 9 miles (15 km) of Echoview Fiber Mill, Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre and Pisgah National Forest. Dream Guitars and Bailey Mountain Bike Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Debi C.

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

Experience of a lifetime

Very comfortable place. Since I was staying for awhile I needed to bring in my own TV. Great place to walk your dog along the roads by the river. Convenient to town. I was there at a very awkward time during the storms and hurricane. Being next to the river wasn’t really a “normal” river experience at that time, but kudos to the owners for keeping me advised and safe. We all made it thru the flood. It Was quite an experience!The Loft and their home survived! Wishing them the best for their future and recovery!
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobby P.

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

Another Wonderful Getaway!

Second time we have stayed here, and we will be back again in the future. The cabin is super clean, super comfortable, and the layout is just perfect for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

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

Outdoor lovers paradise!

Beautiful property. Even better than the listing hints at. We weren't bothered by the owners but when we saw them they were very nice and welcoming. They have great advice on where to go. We stayed a whole week and loved it so much we are thinking of moving to the area. The only thing that surprised me was that there wasn't a T.V but we didn't miss it bu
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Misty M.

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

Clean, nice location, but don’t expect any privacy

The property itself is good. It’s clean. The beds are comfortable, the deck is nice (though the railing is loose in a few places). The kitchen had almost everything we need. The proximity to the river is great. The owner let us check in about 40 minutes early. This could have been a wonderful stay, but there was entirely too much communication with the property owner “reminding” us of rules “just in case” we planned to break them (or inventing new rules mid-stay). We are always excellent guests and treat other people’s property respectfully and follow house rules. We accessed the river from a few different locations on their property (apparently not allowed, only one spot is allowed although there was nothing indicating this), we grilled on the deck (only permitted in the yard, again nothing indicating this), another family cooked and ate dinner with us one evening before returning to their rental (were told we need to notify them if we have anyone over, again this was not indicated anywhere). While a little stifling, none of these “rules” were a bid deal, if we’d known about them. However, these “rules” weren’t stated anywhere. They need to update their rules so the expectations are clear before booking. We felt like we were constantly being watched and scrutinized during our stay. It made for a less than relaxing environment.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody D.

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

Excellent weekend getaway

My family made a last minute decision to have a mountain weekend and go snow tubing. The house was perfect for this. The home is super clean and located in a nice quiet area and proximity to Ivy Creek was awesome. Would love to come back and try trout fishing in the creek.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin D.

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

Picture Perfect

Sarah was very accommodating and the area was perfect for my stay of 2 days(wish it were longer) The area was beautiful with Ivy River at the end of the property. I came from CA and needing to relax and that's what I was able to do along with a beautiful walk on the country road. Things were very clean and nice. I would love to come back and stay longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

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

Best Place Yet

We have explored quite a number of places in North Carolina, and this was the very best we have found! Super clean, perfectly located, an oasis for the soul! The place feels like home, and the scenery is breathtaking. We will be returning time after Time!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon P.

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

Lovely, light filled retreat at the Loft.

We had a delightful time at the spacious Loft. Each room was well appointed with everything you might need. There were quaint, easy to understand notes through out the home The beds were comfortable and the rooms could be darkened for a restful nights sleep. Views were spectacular. All in all it was a wonderful visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Great place to hang out or use as a base to explore the area.

Sarah is a great host, quick to respond to questions and made sure we had everything we needed before we got there. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charisse W.

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

Perfect loft by the river

Our family (dog included) stayed at the loft for the Christmas holiday. Everything we needed was available for us during our stay. We will definitely come back to visit, hopefully when the weather is warmer.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amit K.

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

Beautiful and cozy

We enjoyed staying at The Loft for a quick family getaway. The host were gracious and the property was beautiful and cozy! The river running behind the property was our favorite place to enjoy everything that nature had to offer at the location! Will definitely return in future.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

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Hosted by Sarah J Bivins

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