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Luxury 5 bedroom, Mountain Views, Hot Tub, Game Room, Gourmet Kitchen, Hiking

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Arcadia Falls Retreat
Foyer & Lounge
Lounge & Bar
Living Room with 55in Smart TV and wood burning fireplace
Living Room with 55in Smart TV and wood burning fireplace

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 12297.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Black Mountain, NC
  • Black Mountain Center for the Arts
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Lake Tomahawk
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Catawba Falls
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Office 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxury 5 bedroom, Mountain Views, Hot Tub, Game Room, Gourmet Kitchen, Hiking

Arcadia Falls Retreat:
Professionally managed and maintained by owners Darrin & Barbara. Recently built (2022), 3,200 square feet, 2 level, 5 bedrooms (plus 6th bonus bedroom/office) custom-built home will exceed your expectations for a mountain vacation.

If you are looking for a unique mountain getaway experience, you have found it! This is the place where quality time, fun and memories will be made with family and friends alike. This exceptional quality home is not your typical vacation rental but a true home away from home. We make it easy with no details spared so you can enjoy your vacation. This home is set up perfectly for 2-3 families or multiple couples to vacation together. Also an ideal holiday getaway for a family Thanksgiving or Christmas!

The Living Space:
Four of the bedrooms have their own en-suite bathroom. There are 2 premier king suites on levels one and two. Level two has two junior suites - one with a king and one with a queen. Each premier suite has a walk-in shower, double granite sinks, and a water closet (the master on level 2 also has a soaking tub).

Bedroom #3 on the upper level is an en-suite with a king bed and a bathroom with a tub/shower combination. Bedroom #5 on the upper level has two twin beds and accesses the bathroom through the door in the hallway shared with bedroom #4. There is an office/flex room on the main level with a desk and a trundle day bed that can easily sleep two and be a possible 6th bedroom. The home can accommodate 12 comfortably in beds.

There are SIX Smart TVs in the house to connect to your favorite streaming apps. We have NEWLY-INSTALLED FIBER internet (speeds around 600-700mb up/down) that should be able to handle all your working/streaming needs. The garage game room has ping pong, foosball, and cornhole. This is a great home for a flex-cation!

The home and kitchen are very well stocked with all your basic supplies needed for your vacation week. There is a double oven for cooking those big family meals as well as a gas cooktop, microwave, toaster and air fryer. The beds are all made up prior to your arrival and we provide towels and linens. There is a fully stocked laundry room downstairs should you need it.

There is very easy access into the home with only 2 steps, and the large suite on the main floor is great for anyone who might have trouble getting up and down stairs.

The Neighborhood:
Bordering a vast forest preserve, Catawba Falls Preserve is a gated community with stunning views of the Pisgah National Forest. You'll feel a thousand miles away in your mountainside vacation home, yet you are only 20-30 minutes from the culture and conveniences of Asheville and Black Mountain. There are numerous hiking trails, streams and rivers, and waterfalls all nearby in the neighborhood. Wildlife is abundant in the Preserve. The most common animals that you may encounter are deer, wild turkey, rabbits, birds, fox, and black bears.

The Property:
The property is very peaceful and sits on 2 acres with breathtaking views all around. The large deck and covered patio have plenty of seating. The large back deck is perfect for entertaining with a hot tub, BBQ grill, dinner table with seating for 6, cozy outdoor furniture in the covered section and even a gas fire table.

The outdoor spaces are the perfect spot for relaxing and watching the sunset as well as enjoying the mountain views and listening to the sounds of nature. Enjoy coffee or a glass of wine on the large back deck while you listen to a symphony of birds, turkeys and woodpeckers. The sunsets and mountain views will amaze you!

Guest Access:
Check-in instructions will be sent approximately 2 weeks before check-in. There is a code to both the community gate and the front door of the home.

Property manager

Darrin & Barbara McCaskill

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

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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 (limit 1 total)
Charge may apply
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Smoking

Smoking is 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Black Mountain

Located in Black Mountain, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chimney Rock State Park and Lake Lure. Travelling with kids? Consider The Merry Wine Market and Old Fort Railroad Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Black Mountain, NC

What's nearby

  • Black Mountain Center for the Arts - 19 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Lake Tomahawk - 20 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Pisgah Brewing Company - 20 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Catawba Falls - 27 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Lake Lure - 38 min drive - 27.1 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Hillman Beer - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury 5 bedroom, Mountain Views, Hot Tub, Game Room, Gourmet Kitchen, Hiking pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

Where is Luxury 5 bedroom, Mountain Views, Hot Tub, Game Room, Gourmet Kitchen, Hiking located?

This family-friendly Black Mountain holiday home is located in the mountains, 3 mi (4.8 km) from Catawba River, and within 9 mi (15 km) of The Merry Wine Market and Pisgah National Forest. Lake Tomahawk and White Horse Black Mountain are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

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

A wonderful family vacation!

The house was absolutely beautiful. It was very comfortable and handled our family of 10 very well. Sitting on the back porch watching the sun set then waiting for the flying squirrels to come out of their adorable house and glide away made a perfect ending to each day. The kitchen was extremely well equipped. The hosts were very responsive. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Thank you for welcoming us to your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

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

Amazing

Relaxing area with amazing fall views
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

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

Amazing Family Vacation

The home and property was beautiful. Very clean, fully stocked, and fit the online description perfectly. Great location for our large family and all significant others. The view from the back deck was everything we wanted.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony F.

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

New Year’s family yearly vacation

The house is great , beautiful , clean, able to accommodate entire family comfortably. The 4 of 5 rating is the long winding road up to the property takes about 15-20 minutes each way but not too bad. Neighborhood is new and quiet. Would definitely rent again
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam P.

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

Beautiful home

We loved our stay in this lovely home on a quiet mountain. The owner was quick to communicate and explained everything well. Bonus points for extra comfy beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea O.

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

The BEST

Perfect mountain weekend! Wouldn't change a thing.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary lou G.

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

Great getaway

Great family reunion. Lovely and very quiet. 20 minute ride up the mountain so very remote. House was clean and well stocked. Plenty of room to spread out. Fabulous deck overlooking the forest
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri N.

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

60 to remember

This property was everything you could ask for if you want great accommodations, relaxation and beautiful views. The house was wonderful along with the hosts in giving great information regarding ideas during our stay. We did go into the town of Black Mountain which was a great addition to the trip. Can't wait to see the Falls next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mia R.

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

our stay at Black Mtn

wonderful! can't say enough good things about the hosts and our stay at this lovely house. We stayed over Xmas in 2022 and we had an excellent time. truly wonderful! I give my highest rating... Hugs! mia
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn C.

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

The perfect house for our 4th of July family get together

Our stay was perfect. We enjoyed the house and cooked on the grill a few nights and fixed our lunch a few days. The weather was hot but had a few rain showers that cooled things off. We enjoyed the town of Black Mountain,shops and restaurants. Also ventured to the Arboretum ,Asheville River Arts district and Lake Lure. Relaxing on the fantastic deck we were able to view Papa ,Mama and baby bear in safety. Hope to come back in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

PENNY P.

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

First annual P….. Girl’s Getaway

We were looking for a mountain place to get together where we could cook and play, plus shop a bit (Black Mountain and downtown Asheville). Our highlight was a candlelight tour of the Biltmore! Though a bit of a drive, the house was amazing and checked all our boxes. The beds were sooo comfy!! We had a blast -ages 33-77!! Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rae W.

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

Super Weekend with friends

The house was perfect for our long weekend. The view was amazing and the house was spacious. The living area had plenty of space for everyone to enjoy the football games. The kitchen was well stocked. The communication with the host was easy. We would definitely stay here again!! Rae
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

Beautiful Mountain House

House was beautifully decorated, beds very comfortable, shades on all the bedroom windows, even had a large create to make fido comfortable while we were out exploring. Kids had fun playing fooseball, ping pong and relaxing in the hot tub. Deck seating comfortable and beautiful views! Drive out to the house was a long windy mountain road but directions were spot on and great communication from hosts. Would recommend if you are looking for a luxurious mountain retreat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurajean N.

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

Beautiful Mountain Retreat

Great home for a large family with plenty of space to be together or apart. Kids loved the game room and everyone enjoyed the hot tub. Many activities within 30 min-tubing, horseback riding, golf, boating on lake. Hiking trails within neighborhood. Convenient grocery store. All a family and extended family could ask for!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

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

Family Mountain Trip

This was a superb house to stay in, plenty of room for all my family to stay. We had 4 children from age 3 to 13, something for everyone! Close proximity to Black Mountain. Would definitely recommend this place to others. Only other comment I would say is that we were not familiar with the Beautiful line of appliances, the coffee make especially, instructions on these would be helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

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

Exceeding Expectations!

If I were to buy a vacation home in NC I would look for a home like this one. It felt like we were visiting our own home. Michael was attentive and paid attention to detail. In the mountains but close to everything. We even saw a black bear our last day there! Recommend with no reservations! Ed and Blair
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Beautiful home and location

We enjoyed our stay in this property. Our group consisted of two families (4 adults, 3 teens/tweens). We appreciated the two master suites and that each of the teens had their own bedroom. The views from the deck are beautiful. The teens used the hot tub every evening. The trails in the community are nice - highly recommend the Catawba Falls trail. We understood driving time to the grocery store (about 20 minutes) and out to the Biltmore when we booked. Gorgeous property, highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe F.

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

Black Mountain Family Vacation

Beautiful house in a beautiful, quiet and serene location in Black Mountain, NC. The house is new (2022), large, well appointed, and everything works. The manager/owner Mike responded very quickly, via text, on the total of three texts we sent him (1 before arriving, 1 during the stay and 1 day of departure). Plenty of hiking trails and we saw a black bear and her cub in our driveway (had no problem)! Many things to do in the area and we golfed one day, visited Biltmore, The Cove (Billy Graham's center), Montreat, two wineries and a few breweries. Enjoyed dining in a few locations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

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Property was in excellent condition in a very quiet gated community. House was very well maintained and equipped. There were eight of us and our two Labradors. Owners were very informative and communication was seamless. Would recommend this house very highly and wouldn’t hesitate to stay again. Mike M.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen R.

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

Family gathering in the mountains

Had a great time - beautiful views from the house! Great amenities available for us to use Things to note - we had an infant and toddler and noises in the house carry (probably because of the wonderful high ceilings). Bring a sound machine for the hallway or rooms to help block sounds out. The grounds are beautiful but the backyard is on an incline and not great for outdoor play with young ones. We spent a majority of our time on the driveway playing and riding bikes on the road. There wasnt much traffic as there are only a few houses past this home. Owners were lovely to work with and every responsive. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya J.

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

Black Mountain Gem

First, Michael and Bernadette were the perfect hosts! They thought of everything and we’re so responsive. We had 8 adults, a 7-year old and our dogs for the week of Thanksgiving and there was plenty of room for everyone. The kitchen was the perfect set up for a big family and big meal. The kids loved going into Black Mountain, which is the perfect small mountain town with plenty of shops and great food. The house was exactly as described, and had everything you’d want for a family vacation — a wonderful snack box provided by our hosts, games, extra blankets and pillows and very comfortable furniture, and the fireplace was perfect on our cold nights. We’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Perfect Mountain Home Vacation

We have rented many vacation homes and this was by far the best one. Upon arrival, the home was spotless. Everything we needed was there which made our vacation easy. The beds, linens and pillows were very comfortable. We love traveling with our dog and were thrilled that this luxury home is pet friendly. The house is in a really nice gated community, far enough from town but close enough to all the amenities the area offers. Views and sunsets from the back deck are great. We loved the hot tub as well as the game room. Host Michael was very helpful with local knowledge as well as all the amazing community trails. Thank you for providing our family an amazing mountain experience. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

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

Beautiful New Spacious Mountain Home

We absolutely loved our stay at this brand new mountain home and would not hesitate to return. The owners did a fabulous job designing this home with guests needs in mind. It truly felt like a home away from, definitely not your typical vacation rental. There are multiple bedroom/bathroom suites which is great when traveling with other families or couples. We were happy to find every amenity we needed included the fully stocked chefs kitchen, game room, plush furnishings, outdoor furniture - every detail was considered and provided for. The mountain views and privacy from the home and every bedroom were spectacular. We saw a lot of wildlife including turkeys, deer and even a young bear. The quiet gated community has miles of really good hiking trails including the trail into the National Forest to the Catawba Falls. The location was great. It was about a 30 minute drive to most places including the Biltmore Estate, Asheville, Lake Lure and 15 minutes to the town of Black Mountain. The owners, Michael and Bernadette were a pleasure to deal with and were very responsive to any questions, etc. If you are looking for a well planned out brand new mountain home for your families vacation, this is the one!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah H.

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

Wonderfully perfect

Before we get into the review, it’s important to note that we are always very vigilant in the selection process when renting homes; we are very particular when it comes to cleanliness and amenities and try to pick the “best” vacation homes offered. Most homes don’t live up to their online descriptions in person, but this one most certainly did! And not only that, but the home surpassed our expectations, too. Mike and Bernadette made intentional decisions in their home with their guests in mind: snack basket (with treats for our dog!), candy bowl, USB/phone charging ports on every nightstand, subtle nightlights built into the power outlets, smart appliances/thermostat, luxurious mattresses and bedding, tissues on nightstands, live plants throughout home and fresh cut flowers, plenty of towels in each bathroom, the list could go on forever. Mike and Bern didn’t cut any corners and we appreciate that so much as their guests. House was CLEAN, hot tub was IMMACULATE, communication with our hosts was wonderful, literally cannot find a single thing to complain about other than the guest book wasn’t big enough for us to write them an exhaustive review ;) Trust us and stay here. Mike and Bern genuinely care about you as a guest and you can feel it the moment you step into their beautiful home. Oh and the community is wonderful! Private trails to the Catawba and waterfalls. We saw turkeys every day! Saw one sweet bear on our last day! We had the best time. Thank you Mike and Bern! What lovely humans you are!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug M.

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

Dream Mountain Escape

Michael and Bernadette were the ULTIMATE super hosts for our family mountain get away! I don’t know how many times we commented that they literally thought of EVERYTHING! Communication was quick and easy. We were grateful they allowed us to check in early . They were quick to address any issue we had and even came by to drop off an item we asked for. So nice to meet and chat with them about the area and to meet their beautiful dogs. The home was clean and well designed for a large family gathering . ( we had 11 people) We loved the modern mountain decor and even got a little giggle at many of the signs . Everything was exactly as described and pictured . The 3 king suites (each with amazing views ) plus 3 extra rooms were perfect for sleeping ; beds were comfortable.; bathrooms and closets very spacious. The kitchen was the BEST stocked kitchen we have ever had ( we rent often) and we loved the lay out of kitchen/ dining and great room. Plenty of seating for large groups and perfect for watching our favorite college football game on Saturday. The game room was a hit for our 5 year old grandson and his aunts and uncles. The second refrigerator was also a plus for food and drinks. The hot tub was the perfect spot to relax our sore muscles after many days of hiking . We loved that there were so many beautiful hiking trails within the neighborhood so we didn’t have to travel too far to enjoy waterfalls. The back deck with the views of Black Mountain had ample seating , ideal for morning coffee or just relaxing and reading a good book ! We used the grill a couple of nights and roasted marshmallows in the fireplace inside . We appreciated the sweet little extra details like the snack box( notice we ate them all- even the dog biscuits for Lacey) The book with clear instructions for check out , appliances , bear sightings, and maps of trails was very helpful as well Great Wi-Fi - making it easy to check out things to do in area nearby . We were lucky enough to have fantastic weather the whole time so we were able to get out and explore the area but thought it would have been fine if it would have rained because it is such a beautiful ,fun home to just hang out in . The experience we had was above and beyond our expectations! Thank you!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Darrin & Barbara McCaskill

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We've lived in Charlotte, North Carolina for the last 25 years, but we always dreamed of having a place to go in Western North Carolina. We fell in love with Black Mountain.

Why they chose this property

We wanted to be away, but not too far away and that's exactly what Catawba Falls Preserve offered. We enjoy our time at local restaurants and breweries too much, so we didn't want to be too remote. This home being only 20 minutes from downtown Black Mountain is the perfect blend of getting away, but not too far.

What makes this property unique

We like the mountains, but we are also partial to our creature comforts. We love this place because it feels enough like a home that you might live in year round, but it just happens to sit in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Languages:

English