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The High Life | Secluded, Mountainside Cottage with Impeccable Views

Riverfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Interior
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathrooms3584 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The High Life | Secluded, Mountainside Cottage with Impeccable Views

Riverfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities. The holiday home has 4 bedrooms and offers a DVD player and a balcony. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven. Housekeeping is available on request.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Yonder

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 3,584 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
450647

About the area

Map
Black Mountain, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Tomahawk - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Black Mountain Center for the Arts - 11 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Robert Lake Park - 12 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Pisgah Brewing Company - 13 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Catawba Falls - 27 min drive - 24.7 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The High Life | Secluded, Mountainside Cottage with Impeccable Views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The High Life | Secluded, Mountainside Cottage with Impeccable Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The High Life | Secluded, Mountainside Cottage with Impeccable Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The High Life | Secluded, Mountainside Cottage with Impeccable Views located?

This family-friendly Black Mountain holiday home is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Hop'n Blueberry Farm and Black Mountain Golf Club. The Merry Wine Market and Ten Thousand Villages are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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The High Life | Secluded, Mountainside Cottage with Impeccable Views Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Amazing Views

We enjoyed our stay at the High Life so much! The house was so spacious and enjoyed the views from the decks at all times of the day and evening! The layout of the home provided both privacy and quiet but also a large main floor for everyone to be together. Several reviews mentioned the parking. It was a little tight but we were able to get three cars there with a little maneuvering. We found it best to back in.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

George O., Valdosta

Wonderful views

Great house. Great views.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Twins 10 th bday weekend getaway from Raleigh

Great views. Quiet Close to downtown food and fun Pretty house
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

Beautiful Mountain Home

The views are amazing and the house was beautiful just as advertised.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Amazing views and house is amazing

Great Memories we hope to get the same place same time next year and make more memories,
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Sherry B.

Mini Family Vacay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The home was well maintained and nicely laid out. We were hoping for snow but we didn't let the lack of it inhibit our stay. Property is perfectly located between the activities to the north and the city of Ashville. Would love to return in the Spring to enjoy the views.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie P.

Fall Break 2023

The house was perfect and had everything we needed for an enjoyable week. The views were amazing especially from the master bedroom. With the privacy location, you could wake up each morning and watch the sun come up from over the mountains while still relaxing in bed. The kitchen was fully equipped and had plenty of space and seating. The under counter ice maker was an appreciated bonus.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Perfect views

This property was absolutely beautiful. The mountains views are magnificent with big windows and the wrap around decks that help you enjoy the views the whole time. Black Mountain is a great town to walk around and shops and eat. Then it only takes 25 minutes or so to get to downtown Ashland. We hiked and zip lined and took a kayaking tour. We had an amazing time & the weather was perfect all weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shena B.

Gorgeous hone!

My husband and two daughters enjoyed five nights in this beautiful home. The views were spectacular the location was convenient to Asheville and the surrounding areas. Black Mountain is also a cute town. Would love to return! There is so much to do, five days was not long enough-great hiking, amazing restaurants in Asheville and a fun downtown area. Excellent vacation and the house was a significant factor in why we loved it so much.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

Wedding party

Really good stay. House meets expectations online. A couple FYIs, the house has a bit of a sketchy driveway, especially if it rains, so if you have a AWD car then you may feel more comfortable. We all had sedans and had no problem but the cars bottomed out in a few places. Additionally, there's lots of bugs outside so be careful if you have a bee allergy. There's not much the owners can really do about this because it's in the middle of the woods. Overall would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Joann W., Hertford, NC

Disliked: Communication

Beautiful location, beautiful home!

The home and the location were beautiful! The only downfall we found about the property was the property management company. We had issues with the propane tanks for the gas grill. I emailed them Tuesday evening about the issue and no one came to replace the tank. We left Saturday. There are a few dead, full size trees in the house. Not the prettiest to look at. For all the additional fees that we were charged for the management company, we were very disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Denise C.

Liked: Communication

Family Getaway

The home was as beautiful as it was in the pictures. The 10 to 15 minute drive into the little town of Black Mountain was spot on. The town was very lovely and would definitely go back to visit again. The local grocery store was huge and had everything possible you might need. As for the home, I would not rent again and here is why: First , I was charged a fee by the management company and a fee by VRBO. I was told I booked under Yonder but if I had only booked through VRBO I would not have had both sets of fees. It was an additional $400. Second, when we arrived, there was no ice., even though they had three ice machines. The management company rudely told me that they throw away ice from the previous people but that I could drive back to town and buy ice until the ice machines started working. After driving from Texas for two days, I didn’t really feel like getting in the car and driving back to town to buy ice. Only one ice machine started working but with 9 people there, ice goes quickly. We asked them to send someone out to fix the stand alone ice machine in kitchen, but they never did. They said they would reimburse me for the ice for the week, but they haven’t. It’s not the costs of the ice as it was the way the management company responded to me. Next, the tables on back porch need to be replaced. They are wobbly and table top is caving in. The couch and chair set were comfy though. Lastly and the biggest issue was the AC. One of the bedrooms was on the ground floor. Each night my son and daughter-in-law didn’t sleep well because it was too hot. They could not open windows as they were on the ground floor. The air could not be adjusted because they said the units would freeze up. After a few nights, they could not stand the heat any more so they moved to the couch upstairs. It was a bit better but still warm. The master upstairs was ok if you ran the fan on high. The other bedrooms were ok but none was great. No windows could be open because there were no screens. (After opening them the first night, we woke to lots of bugs that had made there way in). When we called the management company, they sent someone out and said everything was perfectly fine. Funny though, that night their room downstairs was cool for the first time but the rest of the house became warm, even the master with the fan on high. The AC issue definitely needs to be addressed. It’s hard to spend a week in a house that doesn’t cool off.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Milani P.

Gorgeous!

Gorgeous property. Beautiful views and filled with light. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Wonderful home with incredible views

The photos don’t do this place justice! It is very spacious, comfortable, and tastefully decorated. The kitchen is very well equipped!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine D.

Great for a getaway

Porches for days! That was by far our favorite part and renting the week of the full moon was an added benefit. Indoors was lovely as well and the ping pong table in the garage was a great distraction for kids. There was not much outdoor space to hang out that isn’t porches or driveway/road so while it is very remote, not a place where you can really send smaller kids out to play since it is on the side of a mountain. Overall we loved it and the kitchen was well appointed for making family dinners.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kent C.

My mom's birthday trip

I had to work in Black Mountain a few years ago and absolutely fell in love with the area! I have gone back several times since and wanted to plan a trip up there to take my family for my mother's birthday! This home did not disappoint! The home was gorgeous, located close enough to the downtown area and had INCREDIBLE views! Normally, to get these views in a rental, you can have a very long difficult drive...Not with this one! It was conveniently located to downtown Black Mountain, an easy drive to Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway! Plenty of room for a large group and a Ping Pong table for everyone to enjoy! I'd highly recommend this home to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

Great views and comfort. Tucked away in the mountains and just what we needed.

Very smooth process and exactly what is expected.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Everything it is chalked up to be.

Exactly as advertised, so very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bo B.

Awesome

We had a great time, and the house is amazing. Only thing that would have made it better was a fire pit. But the fire inside was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melisa E.

Weekend getaway

Beautiful home with incredible views! My family came for a weekend getaway and Christmas at the Biltmore and loved every minute! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hanni S.

Amazing Home, Great Location

The home and views of the mountains were absolutely beautiful. Black Mountain is a really cute town and we drove to some incredible hiking trails in the area. We had a wonderful family vacation! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Beautiful home and view

We enjoyed our visit to the area. Lots of hiking, cute shops in town, great layout in the home to accommodate multiple families.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Very pleasant stay at a great mountain house!

We were very happy with our stay at the High Life. The house was very clean and well-stocked with all the necessities. Communication with the property manager was easy and they were very prompt with responses. We were a group of 6 adults and two small children and the house was spacious enough that we didn't feel cramped. It has a great layout that's perfect for large families. Views are breathtaking!