3 Bedrooms, 2½ baths, mountain cabin dog-friendly

At 2989 feet above sea level, “Hikers Hideaway” is located above the Township of Bat Cave, only a few miles from Chimney Rock Village & Lake Lure and just under 20 miles from Biltmore Estate & Asheville. “Hikers Hideaway” is a real mountain cabin and real mountain roads bring you to it so a high-clearance AWD/4WD is required to access the cabin. Please check on multiple maps for updated road condition. Check out longer stay for potential discount.

Nestled high in the woods of Grant Mountain among the mountain laurel on a 4-acre lot, the only sense of civilization evident in the majestic view is two cabins further down the mountain. “Hikers Hideaway” is a 3-story, 3-bedroom, 2½-bath Custom Heritage Log Home featuring heart pine floors, a cozy stone fireplace with remote-controlled gas logs and vaulted ceilings.

The third story is host to a unique loft-style master bedroom suite with walk-in closet and crow's nest which overlooks the den and picturesque views through triangular apex windows. Main floor has a fully functional spacious kitchen and dining area with second-story accesses to the full-length porch where one can enjoy peaceful, lush mountain views of the Hickory Nut Gorge opposing Mountain Range and south-east to the end of the Gorge and beyond. Downstairs are two bedrooms and a full bathroom plus access to the lower full-length porch with similar views to the main level porch.

Important mountain-access information:
Hikers Hideaway is reached by a steep dirt and gravel mountain road. A high-clearance AWD or 4WD vehicle is required. Even with an appropriate vehicle, guests who are not comfortable driving steep, unpaved mountain roads may find the approach challenging. Please consider this carefully before booking, as the mountain road is part of the setting and experience of the property.

Sleeping Accommodations:
Lower level has one queen bed and a daybed with roll-out bed for a total of three beds. Main level has another daybed with roll-out bed to sleep two more. Master bedroom has a queen bed making a grand total of 6 beds to easily accommodate up to 8 guests.

Accessibility:
The moment you turn off the highway and your tires hit the dirt you can't help but feel the steep incline of the road and there is no doubt you are driving up a mountain to your vacation getaway. Each switchback elevates you further from the stress of your daily routine. Private mountain roads can be steep in areas and are susceptible to weather such as rain and snow. The drive up the mountain is 0.8 mile of unpaved dirt road.

Amenities:
Internet, TV, Apple lightening to AV adapter, Air Conditioning, Full kitchen with Microwave, Stove, Refrigerator, Cooking utensils, and Keurig coffee maker, gas grill, Washer and Dryer in main level bathroom. The pilot light of the indoor fireplace may need to be reignited. Please follow the instructions we sent in the house manual. We cannot monitor the amount of propane in the tanks. We encourage guests to bring a tank or refill the tanks onsite if they are empty. Our cleaning company does not clean the grill, and guests are expected to be respectful of each other and clean it after each use.

Pets:
We allow up to two well-trained dogs. Please inform us of your dogs at your booking and check the pet box in your reservation.

A non-refundable one-time pet fee of $30 for EACH small (<40 lb) dog and $50 for each big dog (maximum 2 dogs. Please ask if more than 2) will be charged. Pet fee for the second dog will be charged after the reservation is confirmed. Guests are responsible for supervision and removing any traces of your pets including picking up after them outside. Any extra cleaning needed will result in additional cleaning fees.

Restrictions:
Please no smoking ANYWHERE on the property and. No parties and no guests.

Local Attractions:
Hiking, Asheville, Biltmore Estate, Chimney Rock State Park, Lake Lure, Hendersonville, rafting, zip-lining, skiing, boating etc.
 
Surveillance camera:
We have ring camera at the front door and blink camera facing the driveway for security reasons only.