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Mountain Top Cabin in Wolf Laurel, just North of Asheville

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Incredible cabin, great privacy, near top of the mountain, in a gated community
Two large decks, beautiful private setting, and a short walk to Appalachian Trl.
Two large decks along back of house.
Large upper deck has plenty of chairs, fire pit, and a gas grill.
View from the hiking trail directly below our home

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8226.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Mars Hill, NC
  • Hatley Pointe Ski Resort
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Big Bald
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Sams Gap
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bedroom #3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Mountain Top Cabin in Wolf Laurel, just North of Asheville

You will absolutely love our mountain top home located in a gated community with easy access to lots of things to do, places to eat, and the beauty of nature. Our completely renovated and beautifully decorated home is just north of Asheville and is a true mountain top retreat. There are four bedrooms and three full bathrooms. The master bedroom features a gel top king size bed, 40" flat screen tv, a door to the outside deck, incredible mountain views, and private master bathroom. There are three bedrooms with queen size beds. The living area includes a wood burning fireplace, 60" flatscreen tv, and a wall of windows for great mountain views. WiFi is available throughout the house. There is a large dining room, a well stocked kitchen, a full laundry room, and a recreation room with pool table and 10 game PAC-Man arcade game; yes this house has it all. You can wake up to beautiful sunrises or enjoy a glass of wine while watching the sun paint the sky at sunset - the views from inside and out are spectacular. The back of the house offers two levels of large deck space with a gas fire pit. Along side the house is a small creek that offers peaceful sounds. At 4600 feet of elevation, it is always cool during the summer.

If you enjoy hiking, there is a nature trail just below the house and about 2000 feet from the front door, you can walk to the Appalachian Trail. Big Bald Mountain is just down the road where you can hike to the top for great long range views. If you enjoy skiing, the Wolf Ridge Ski Resort is just 2.5 miles (10 min) away and offers skiing and snowboarding. The summer offers rafting, tubing, zip lining, and horseback riding at the nearby Wolf Laurel Stables. Wildlife is everywhere; with deer, turkey, and bear frequently seen right from the house.

Asheville and all that Asheville has to offer is just 35 minutes away. There is an incredible local music scene in Asheville, lots of micro-breweries and pubs, awesome restaurants, and the Biltmore Mansion. Also nearby is Little Switzerland, Hot Springs, and of course the famous Blue Ridge Parkway.

This house is located in the exclusive gated community of Wolf Laurel. The community is extremely safe, well maintained, and full of wildlife. While the community has some amenities, guests do not have access to the pool, tennis courts, or pickle ball courts; these are reserved for members.

We do have security cameras on the exterior of the property. This allows us to feel better about having a home so far away and helps with our insurance costs. We do not use them to monitor guests; just the opposite, they are to know all is well when no one is around.

This is our mountain top retreat and we would be delighted to share it with you.

Property manager

Darrel Donatto

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 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: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Max 2 dogs max combined weight 50 lbs
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strict non-smoking policy on the property.
No loud parties or excessive noise. Fireworks are not permitted in the community.
No smoking anywhere on the property.
Cats are not permitted.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mars Hill

Located in Wolf Laurel, a neighbourhood in Mars Hill, this cabin is in the mountains. Hatley Pointe Ski Resort and Hot Springs Resort And Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pisgah National Forest and Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mars Hill, NC

What's nearby

  • Hatley Pointe Ski Resort - 8 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Big Bald - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Sams Gap - 26 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 50 min drive - 53.6 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 64 min drive - 60.5 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wolf Creek Market - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Little Creek Cafe - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Natural Harvest Foods - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Sky Blue - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Mountaintop Grill - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain Top Cabin in Wolf Laurel, just North of Asheville pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Mountain Top Cabin in Wolf Laurel, just North of Asheville?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain Top Cabin in Wolf Laurel, just North of Asheville?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mountain Top Cabin in Wolf Laurel, just North of Asheville located?

This family-friendly Mars Hill cabin is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Pisgah National Forest and Hatley Pointe Ski Resort. Sams Gap is 11.5 mi (18.6 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 206 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alice H.

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

Perfect layout for a few or for more!

We loved our time here! We had plenty of space and had everything we could have needed in the kitchen. The beds were great and there was plenty of light for old eyes. There were lots of books to read (and good ones too) and plenty of games to play. Communication with the host was great too! We will be back! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie J.

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

Mountain Weekend

The property is great. Do make sure ou have a car that does good on sharp inclines.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desirea A.

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

Home Away From Home

Beautiful home. So clean and well cared for. Minutes from Hatley Pointe. They had games that kept us entertained during our down time. Communication was fantastic. Didn’t use much of the kitchen, so can’t comment much on that. The weather was rainy so didn’t have the opportunity to enjoy being outside, but they did have a great little patio and their backyard was just steps away from a hiking trail. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry M.

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

Incredible house w/ quick AT access

Loved my stay here. Spent a 3 night getaway working, hiking/running, spending time with my daughter, and just chillin'. House was awesome for all. WiFi worked great, plenty of room to spread out. I work remotely so the spaciousness of the house was a bonus for all of my accessories.Trail access was incredible. You can either walk through the backyard to the AT connector trail or just walk to the end of the road to the connector trail. Either way, the AT is less than a mile away. Or just drive to the top of Big Bald Road and access the AT directly near Big Bald. A hikers/runners dream!About the chillin', again, super awesome. Awesome deck, perfect for relaxing and watching the dozens of deer that will inevitably stroll by. 4 bedrooms, great game room with pool table and an awesome Pac-Man arcade game. House is super private and just very nice overall.I go to Wolf Laurel often and will request this house over and over.Thank you! 5 stars plus!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

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

Good Value

Clean home with comfortable beds and furniture. The view is picturesque and my kids love seeing the deer in the surrounding area. The roads and the driveway are steep. If it snows, then you need a four wheel drive vehicle. We were in a minivan and almost could not get out of the driveway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnny L.

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

Welcome to tranquility

If you want peace and quiet, etc. and enjoy nature, this is your place. Communication with the owner was a breeze and very responsive with your questions. Why go anywhere else?
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

gaurav m.

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

Long weekend

Beautiful mountain house nestled among beautiful trees, very clean and well equipped property. The location is awesome, great place to relax and unwind in the lap of nature…
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven Q.

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

Wonderful!

Our whole family and goldendoodle enjoyed a 9-day stay at this delightful location. One highlight was driving up to the Bald and hiking back down to the house via the AT and Nature Trail. If you enjoy hiking, it is not to be missed. The temperature each day was 15-20 degrees cooler than the Piedmont area. The kitchen is well equipped, and the grill was handy as we grilled out one night. We loved sitting on the peaceful back deck in the adirondack chairs overlooking the green expanse. It’s terrific to be able to access the nature trial (a gorgeous hike with an understory you would find in Canada) from the backyard, which leads to the AT, 1.2 miles from the house. Other activities in the area: we spent two days at the Biltmore, which is about 40 minutes away. We went white water rafting on the French broad river, and horseback riding. We were very thankful to have found this home from which we could launch into so many activities! The host was terrific in responding to our questions. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia R.

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

Hanging Rock

A lovely house in a forest with hiking trails. Great household amenities with good media access. Very peaceful with sweet forest animals. This was our 3rd visit.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernard S.

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

Great home in Wolf Laurel

We spent 4 nights at the house for a wedding. We chose this house because it was close to the Wolf Laurel Club and had 4 bedrooms to accommodate our family members. The house was clean inside and well furnished. The kitchen had everything you could need for cooking and grilling outside. It was a hot day when we arrived and it was a little warm inside but it cooled down when we turned the AC up. The loads of games, books, pool table and Pacman kept all of us busy. Our hosts communicated regularly, and made sure we had everything we needed. It was a comfortable and well appointed home where we enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to return in the future. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garrett P.

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

Amazing Host!

The location was perfect. The home was perfect. Exactly as the listing shows. The hosts were in constant communication and were AMAZING!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Nice getaway cabin.

Overall it was a very nice cabin. Plenty of space for the 4 of us that stayed there and the pool table was a nice touch. The only ding I would give is the downstairs shower curtain could have been a little cleaner. Keep in mind that this cabin is on the secluded side but was fine for us. Also, the driveway going down to the cabin can be a little tricky.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

becky d.

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

Great mountain getaway

We had a great stay in Wolf Laurel. The house was so nice and well stocked. It had everything we needed. It is so peaceful there, but close enough to visit Asheville and The Biltmore. It was also a great place to hike. We liked the nature trail behind the house. The hosts Darrell and Marie were great and kept in touch to make sure the stay was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

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

Wedding trip

We selected this property because it fit my family’s needs very well. There was plenty of space for the six of us. We enjoyed the game room with pool table. We liked that it was secluded in a gated community. I liked to sit on the deck and enjoy nature. The quiet time was awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M., Attica

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

Near The Appalachian Trail!

We loved our stay! We could walk right up the road to get on the access trail to the AT which is exactly what we were looking for. The house was very clean and comfortable. We hope to come back again for more hiking!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyn F.

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

Wolf Laurel cabin

Terrific in every way! My family spent a wonderful week there. We were so comfortable and enjoyed every minute of it! A five star stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

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

Amazing

My family had the best experience of all our VRBO stays. The hosts are unbelievable kind, thoughtful, and helpful with excellent communication. They even took the time to update us on weather alerts during our stay. The house is absolutely beautiful with a breath-taking view. They supply you with everything you could ask for including kitchen appliances, pots and pans, books, games, and more. The house is remote and it's very quiet and peaceful there. Asheville and other popular spots aren't too bad of a distance but there is plenty of hiking to in the area as well as snow tubing and skiing right there.This was our first time visiting North Carolina and we couldn't have been more blessed by the hosts and this entire experience. You should definitely stay here for your Blue Ridge mountains vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

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

Great spot for a family trip

We loved our stay! Beautiful mountain views, spacious living room, awesome fire pit, and trail behind the house were great. We had plenty of room at the dining table for Thanksgiving dinner and game nights. We would definitely choose to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allen L.

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

Peaceful

Beautiful home!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti L.

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

Fall Trip

Over all, very enjoyable. communication with owners was great. Beautiful setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth m.

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

Beautiful Home

We stayed here for our daughters wedding in Mars Hill. The owners have taken special care to provide a home away from home for their guests. The kitchen was well stocked. The bedrooms and baths were large and very comfy. Spotless inside and out. It’s great to find such a beautiful home that accepts pets. Great communication with owners. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

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

Special location and property

All aspects of this visit was great. Darrel is an excellent host. He responded to questions quickly and clearly every time. The property was clean and super functional. The weather was perfect. We enjoyed hiking right out the back door. Great location. We hiked on the Appalachian trail one day and explored Asheville the next. We had 3 couples join us at the home. Everyone had the best time. We appreciated how dog friendly the Donatto’s are. Thank you, Darrel and Marie
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

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

Quiet Getaway

It was wonderful! This is the 4th year we stayed there. The house is great!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

jane R., Lynn Haven

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

Great Location

The house decorations were warm and inviting. The kitchen was well stocked. The Master bedroom was great. A closet in the bedroom and a closet to the attached bathroom. The master bathroom was with a walk-in shower was very nice. We loved sitting on the deck it was so peaceful. There was a walking path that went past the house down the hill. The owners were easy to contact with minor problems we had.
Stayed 61 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria P.

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

Wonderful people

We had a wonderful time here. The hosts are wonderful people. We had some issues upon arrival, but Darrel and Marie were absolutely lovely, and they did everything to make our stay great. The cabin is beautiful, located in a secluded area with beautiful views of the forest and trees. There's plenty of room and well stocked with everything you need. We were lucky enough to see a lot of deers right there next to the cabin every time we went outside.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Darrel Donatto

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We are Darrel and Marie Donatto and we are excited to be able to share our vacation home with you. Marie and I live in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida where Marie works in the finance industry and I am a Fire Chief with 36 years of service. We both work hard and long hours and spend a lot of our off time serving at our church.

We are fortunate to be just five short miles from some of the most beautiful beaches and ocean water in the world. We find a tremendous amount of peace and restoration from the ocean.

Why they chose this property

When we vacation, we like to travel to areas that offer mountains, hiking, and forested lands. Which is what led us to purchase this second home in Wolf Laurel.

We fell in love with the area, and hope that you do as well.

What makes this property unique

The location of this property is incredible. You are just north of Asheville; being close enough for day trips to all of Asheville's offerings and happenings. Asheville has a regional airport with incredibly low airfare if you can fly Allegiant Airlines. The property is in the gated community of Wolf Laurel, which is spectacularly maintained. It is near the top of the mountain at 4500 feet of elevation with great seasonal views. It is within a short walk of the Appalachian Trail. It is within a short drive of numerous hiking trails. You are simply surrounded by natural beauty.

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