The property is simply idyllic. The apartment has a long covered porch with a swing on one end. You can sit and drink coffee and look at the beautiful pond with an island in the center, trees all around it and a white playhouse beside it. The inside is charming, beautifully decorated and very comfortable. The kitchen is well equipped. We cooked many meals during the week we stayed. There are markets and restaurants close by in Arden even though the house seems remote and it is extremely quiet. The wireless internet and the TV worked very well. Mama Dee is a charming lady and was a real blessing to us. When we arrived she had a breakfast loaf and coffee available. She also had a decoration and two cards for our anniversary and my husband's birthday and a bottle of wine from the Biltmore Estate. We had several conversations with her and each one made us feel like we had been friends for a long time. From there we could easily get into Asheville. It rained a lot the week we were there but that didn't matter because we actually felt like we could just stay and look at the pond forever. But we did get out and see a lot. The North Carolina Arboretum is very close and the Biltmore isn't far. You can easily access the Blue Ridge Parkway. We had a hard time leaving when our week was up. We had a long conversation with Mama Dee as we were leaving and she gave us snacks and water for the road and a lovely note. This place stands out as a place of peace and beauty.

This was my second time staying at Mama Dee's. She's an excellent host and takes very good care of her visitors. The location is a great neighborhood and a perfect balance between Asheville and Pisgah National Forest. Highly recommended and will stay again when visiting the area.

It is really difficult to sum up our experience at Mama Dee's. We made some true friends during this trip and can't wait to visit again soon. Mama Dee really makes you feel like family. This home was perfect for our family (2 adults, 2 children - 6 and 8 year boys). We stayed at Mama Dee's Hide Away for October and November so we could take out time and explore Western North Carolina. Dee and everyone we met in the neighborhood were extremely welcoming. The home was a perfect size. We cooked regularly and found the kitchen to be great. Though we did bring our favorite chef's knife and our electric kettle with us, there is no doubt that Dee will provide you with anything you may be without. She is the sweetest, most helpful host you could hope for. Russ will help you with anything else you may need. He's happy to lend a tool. I loved the conversations I had with Dee and Russ. Kirk, who manages the reservations, was available shortly after booking for a phone call to get any of our questions answered, and helped out with questions the others could answer :) I worked remotely from the front bedroom. My children had remote school from the dining area. The wireless internet worked great and allowed us all to be productive, each on our own video conferences throughout the day. We are avid mountain bikers and the location really can't be beat. We safely stored our bikes on the spacious back porch. We were 15 minutes from Bent Creek Experimental Forest and North Mills River Recreation Area. A 20 minute drive got us to the main entrance of Pisgah National Forest. DuPont State Forest was just 30 minutes away. The Riveter was just around the corner, only 5 minutes away. There are even more trail systems around Asheville, but these kept us busy for the 2 months we visited. Mountain biker or not, there is so much beauty to be explored in these forests, with waterfalls around every corner. Mama Dee's Hide Away is a perfect home base for all your exploration in WNC.

I stayed at this property in November 2019 for a trip to see the Biltmore at Christmas. My mother, sister, and 7-month old daughter travelled with me. The property was a perfect fit for our needs. We had access to the living room/dining/kitchen area which helped with a baby that needed to crawl everywhere after a day of being held on tours all day. The bedrooms were perfect for our needs as well. We were a little bit confused when we first arrived to figure out which driveway to go down, but once we figured that out, the rest of the stay was a breeze. We took this trip to celebrate a milestone birthday for my mom, and were even greeted by a bottle of wine and a homemade chocolate chip cookie cake with "Happy Birthday Mom" written on it in pink icing waiting for us in the kitchen. That was such a thoughtful touch to an overall enjoyable weekend!

From the moment we walked in and were welcomed with a bottle of wine, a fabulous blueberry pound cake and snacks throughout the week of our stay, we found it very clean, relaxing, and peaceful especially while sitting on the porch looking out on the pond. Mama Dee is a very sweet lady and we enjoyed meeting her and knew we could call on her for anything we needed. I highly recommend her place.

Mama Dee's place was so quiet and peaceful. The pond and land around it made for a wonderful view. If you're hesitant about it being a terrace level unit, don't be it's extremely quiet. Mama Dee had a bottle of wine and a wonderful coffee cake awaiting our arrival. The location is great and an easy drive to everywhere you want to go. We will definitely stay here again.

The apartment was extremely clean and very roomy. We had everything we needed and were even greeted with fresh muffins and fruit. We got in late the first night, so t was nice to have breakfast already provided. It was very peaceful on the property and convenient to so many places. Would definitely choose Mama Dee’s again! :)

Great location, near lots of activities and great food places.

Beautiful, well maintained home. My friends and I enjoyed a girls weekend of hiking and enjoying downtown Asheville. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay.

We had a beautiful time, good place, good location, absolutely clean and comfortable. I hope come back soon

We had a great time on our 2 days vacation.

This was our second stay at Mama Dee's Hideway and there will be many more! Very clean, cozy, & comfortable. Great view of the pond, pastures and mountains from the porch swing. Close to Downtown and all the Asheville attractions.

My wife, daughter, and I really enjoyed this place. The pictures on the website couldn't capture fully how beautiful it is. The accommodations were clean, cozy, and quiet, and feels very much like we were away from it all. It's also very close to restaurants and shops. The fishing pond, miniature house, and fields with trees were great to look at while swinging on the swing. We hope to come back.

My husband, sister and I stayed at Mama Dees for 3 nights on a quick impromptu trip to Asheville. It was just as the pictures and other reviews described. Very clean and spacious. Lovely grounds. Quiet and peaceful. We felt right at home. The pound cake was great and a nice touch. Whenever we needed anything, all we had to do is pick up the phone. I would definitely recommend it and plant to stay there again.

My college-aged daughter and I stayed at Mama Dee's for 7 nights and we had a great time. The location is a little out of Asheville, but still close enough that getting where you want to go is easy. The apartment is very clean, cute, and well stocked. Everything you need is there to be comfortable. I loved sitting out on the porch on the swing in the evenings, watching the lightning bugs. We were greeted upon our arrival with homemade blueberry pound cake..... delish! I want that recipe. The owners were very accommodating, and very pleasant to work with. We would recommend this property to anyone wishing to stay in the Asheville area. Thanks for allowing us to stay in your home!

What a great place to stay. Secluded, private, and surrounded by nature...we felt at home immediately. The house is very clean (a big plus: nice, soft towels!). Sit on the porch at night and watch the fireflies while hundreds of frogs sing at the pond. Or, just jump on the nearby road and take a trip to Asheville or the Parkway. Grocery stores and restaurants are less than 15 minutes away. Very gracious and friendly hosts who accommodated our every need and request.

10/10 would stay at again.

Mama dee is a beautiful house with lovely surroundings. We were welcomed with home made cookies and a welcome note from Mama Dee. There is a fish pond down d house n lots of play area . Kids had a game of badminton every day while evenings were spent catching fire flies. The house itself is very clean and comes with everything you will need for ur stay. No questions asked this is the house to stay in Asheville

Great view of the lake and property from porch. The facilities are first class and very comfortable. I'll be back.

Everything was excellent, we had everything we need, the place is beautiful and quite, and it is close to everything.

Amazing place. ..very close to Pisgah national forest (25 min) Very clean ...beautiful backyard with a nice pond. .. We Really enjoyed being there The cake and the treat makes you fill at home

We really enjoyed our stay at Mama Dee's. It was a beautiful apartment in a beautiful setting. It was also within a short drive to everything we wanted to see. We loved the decor and cleanliness of the apartment. Best of all was the beautiful pond, yard, and covered patio to sit and relax. There was yummy pound cake waiting for us when we arrived which was special. Mama Dee was a quick phone call away and helped us with all questions. We had a extra guest come in at the last minute and Mama Dee arranged to have a blow up mattress there when we needed it. I highly recommend this apartment for your getaway!

Five of us stayed very comfortably in this apartment. The porch with it's swing overlooking the pond became our favorite spot to hang out while we were there. We loved the convenient location and ease of getting to downtown Asheville. We also enjoyed the coffee cake and snacks that awaited us upon arrival. We would definitely stay at Mama Dee's again.