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High Windy is a Ridge-Top Nature Retreat Minutes from Asheville (pet friendly)

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Iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi, bed sheets
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

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Asheville, NC
  • Popular LocationBlue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center7 min drive
  • Popular LocationBlue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance7 min drive
  • Popular LocationBiltmore Estate20 min drive
  • AirportAsheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)25 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

High Windy is a Ridge-Top Nature Retreat Minutes from Asheville (pet friendly)

High Windy is located on the wooded ridge of Small Mountain w/ views to the west through forest. The house is a modern 2-BR house 2-bath house with a fold out couch located in the downstairs living room. The main upper floor contains one bedroom w/ queen size bed w/ full bath, full size kitchen and combined living room. The lower floor contains one bedroom queen size bed, combined kitchenette/breakfast nook and living area worh a high quality fold out couch. The house has excellent deck space including a fire pit , fenced-in yard and mountain lawn.

The house is equipped with everything, so you need only bring your luggage. The house contains linens/sheets/comforters, towels/wash cloths, toiletries, soaps, shampoos, conditioner. The kitchen is fully stocked with pots, pans, utensils, Cuisinart coffee maker, blender, toaster, toaster oven. The kitchenette has a coffee maker, hot plate, dishes, utensils..

Property manager

Rodney Clark

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: We charge a 1time pet fee of 75 for 1dog, 125 for2

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
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

About the neighborhood

Asheville

Located in Asheville, this vacation home is in the mountains. Biltmore Park Town Square and Asheville Outlets are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Biltmore Estate and Pisgah National Forest. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at The Orange Peel or Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Western North Carolina Nature Center - 7 min drive
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center - 7 min drive
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance - 7 min drive
  • The Orange Peel - 11 min drive
  • Biltmore Estate - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Whale Outpost - 7 min drive
  • Sonic Drive-In - 6 min drive
  • Moments Coffee Bar & Eatery - 5 min drive
  • Waffle House - 3 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is High Windy is a Ridge-Top Nature Retreat Minutes from Asheville (pet friendly) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at High Windy is a Ridge-Top Nature Retreat Minutes from Asheville (pet friendly)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at High Windy is a Ridge-Top Nature Retreat Minutes from Asheville (pet friendly)?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is High Windy is a Ridge-Top Nature Retreat Minutes from Asheville (pet friendly) located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Chatlos Memorial Chapel and within 6 mi (10 km) of Southern Highland Craft Guild Folk Art Center and Western North Carolina Nature Center. Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center and Blue Ridge National Heritage Area are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debra D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Retreat
Very nice property, convenient to East Asheville. The road to house was a little daunting at first but soon was comfortable. Beautiful wrap around porch for quiet time.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina M., Charlotte NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Communication
I had booked this property to celebrate my grandson's 20th birthday. As I was packing for our trip, I tripped over my cat, dislocating and breaking my ankle. My grandson and his girlfriend were meeting my daughter and I at the property. Although I was unable to travel, my grandson had a wonderful birthday. He said it was his favorite home we had rented and would love to go again. The location exceptional if you are looking to enjoy all the delights Asheville and the Smokey Mountains have to offer. Close to everything. I will definitely rent this property again so I can see how beautiful it is. If it is half as nice as he described, I know it must be a gem. I do wish to extend my heartfelt appreciation for the kindness, compassion and understanding of Rodney, the owner, whose communication during the entire process was exemplary. On this merit alone, any property they represent is sure to be a lovely experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

DENISE P.

Liked: Cleanliness
100 SMALL MOUNTAIN DR
BEAUTIFUL HOME. HAD EVERYTHING YOU NEED.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Appropriately named 'High' and 'Windy'
The property was great, impeccably clean, and well-equipped as per the property description. The deck was very appealing but we missed out on spending more quality time thereon appreciating the view and the solitude because it always seemed to be 'windy' and a wee bit chilly. The drive up to the property was not exactly for the faint of heart, in fact the steepness and twists were a bit daunting at first but we soon got used to it. Overall we had a great time and were well pleased with the facility while communication with the owners was instant and very pleasant. JFYI the property is about 5 miles from downtown Asheville but it's an easy drive. Two enthusiastic thumbs up from myself, my wife and my daughter.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sisters bonding time
My sister lives in Arizona & I live in Florida so we decided this year to meet in Asheville instead of one of us going to see the other in their home state. The home was perfect it was secluded & quiet and so relaxing essentially it was PERFECT!! Just what we needed!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful retreat close to town
We had such a great stay and the owners were very responsive to questions we had. It’s clean and in a stunningly beautiful location— feels miles from anything, but super close to the Parkway and easy to get into town. Beautiful sunsets, nice backyard for our dog to run. One caution, if you are arriving at night, the road is quite steep with sharp turns and some potholes. It’s less intimidating in the day, but not for the faint of heart (or low clearance vehicle). Otherwise, I have no reservations about highly recommending this place for a visit to Asheville.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Small mountain vacation
Great location. Loved the drive up and down the small mountain with my toyota minivan. We went to Ober mountain Gatlinburg 2 hrs away my teen kids loved it. Ddnt hav time for Spa experience may be next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter Stay in Asheville
Great house and perfect for my wife, dog and I. Reasonable rates, clean and comfortable. The owners, Rodney & Katie were very kind and responsive to our questions. The location was perfect for us, literally a 15 minute drive or less to everything we wanted to see in and around Asheville. Great wintertime views of the surrounding mountains. We would stay here again, for sure. Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us! Take care, Christian, Rhonda & Hobbs
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short Birthday Getaway
This was the PERFECT spot for my boyfriend’s short birthday weekend! Location was ideal for tons of hiking, breweries, short drive to Asheville ect ect. The porch/outside area of this house is what drew us to booking & I’ll just say wow the pictures didn’t do it justice! Sitting on the back porch watching the mountains was a highlight of the trip. Rodney was extremely helpful with recommendations & was kind enough to let us check in early! We will definitely be booking this place for years to come.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
High Windy
It was a very nice place in Asheville to stay. I have relatives in Asheville and we were close to them which was key. The place was clean and very cozy I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Briana G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
I absolutely loved this house! Rodney was so kind and helpful. We look forward to staying again in the future. The only thing to be mindful of is the drive up to the house is very steep. If you are visiting while the roads are iced, I would only drive up in a four wheel drive SUV. Thankfully when we went the roads weren’t iced and everything went smoothly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful spot!
Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Camille P.

Liked: Cleanliness
High Windy
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at how windy it was so clean the bees were absolutely gorgeous, and the host had great communication. It was so conveniently located in Asheville to get around. We will be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay C., Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly as advertised
This property was exactly as advertised and very quiet. Enjoyed our relaxing time there
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Asheville High Windy
A wonderful vacation at High Windy. My wife and I travelled to Asheville for a long weekend and had the pleasure of staying at this awesome location. Nestled in the woods near the top of a small mountain it was a secluded get away that allowed use to relax away from the traffic of Asheville. The house was clean and perfect in every way and the host kept in constant communication to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. We highly recommend this location to anytime visiting Asheville and we look forward to another stay in the future. Thanks Rodney. David & Gena
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maryann M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great mountain getaway
Would definitely recommend this place. Great views, clean, fenced in yard for the dogs to run around. Definitely bring a four wheel drive, road is a pretty steep incline.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine, Knoxville

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
We had a perfect stay here. The place was clean and has a nice open layout. We cooked several meals in the kitchen and enjoyed the beautiful deck. Our dog loved running around the fenced yard. There is a lot to do in the area without having to venture into downtown Asheville, but it’s an easy drive if you do want to. Rodney sent us an extensive list of recommendations and was very responsive, including making sure the baby gate was readily available to block the stairs for our 2 year old. Our whole stay was stress free and perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Getaway
Our stay in Ashevill was great along with the wonderful VRBO property (High Windy) we stayed in. As mentioned above the house was immaculate and the guests were great. We toured the Biltmore mansion, road the Blue Mountain Parkway (hiked and saw a couple waterfalls) and experienced the historic district as well as the western (Artsy) areas of Asheville. The highlight was seeing a family of 5 bears no more than 10 feet from the house ! Would definitely recommend this place for others !
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

Liked: Cleanliness
perfect spot
We stayed here while waiting for our custom home to be built, and loved it. The location is great, because it is convenient to Asheville and Black Mountain, yet you feel miles away when at the house. Great mountain views from the porch which is where we spent our time in the evenings. The hosts were great, helpful, friendly and accessible. Highly recommended!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim H., Wilmington

Liked: Cleanliness
Suited Us Perfectly
We are always so happy to vacation with our dogs, AND to have a home with a expansive porch with a beautiful view, AND a fenced in yard. What a wonderful place! Well equipped and nicely (and not overly) decorated. Our teen daughter couldn't have been happier with the privacy of the lower floor. This would be a perfect opportunity for 2 couples as well, and I've already talked with my best friend about a stay next year! Kim H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain Retreat Close to the City
If you're looking for a place to hang out, relax, and catch some mountain air, then this is the place! The outdoor deck wraps around on three sides and is generously appointed with many chairs, small side tables, a grill, and a couple of rockers. So peaceful! Eastern Twohees will let you know when dawn has arrived, and Swallowtail butterflies flutter about. Definitely what I needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it
Great everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful porch and stay!
We so enjoyed our time at this lovely rental in Asheville. So close to city, yet tucked away in nature. We so enjoyed our time on the porch both day and night! Rodney was an excellent host and communicator! Can’t wait to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
Our stay was fantastic. The owners were extremely helpful with recommendations and the home was awesome. Secluded and roomy home with everything you need. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023