The RidgeView Retreat is now open after an extensive Timber Frame addition.
House in Swannanoa, NC
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this house rental
Located in the quiet mountainside community of Fairview Forest with great paved roads and a short paved driveway to get to the house. Easy parking for 3 cars. EV friendly with new charging station outside of garage. Plenty of restaurants, music and art are only 20 minutes away in downtown Asheville. Access to the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway is only 10 minutes away. Spectacular views at Chimney Rock State Park are about 30 minutes to the East and Lake Lure is just a little further. Beautiful Biltmore Estate 22 minutes away. Comfortable 4 bedrooms house sleeps 8. Two bedrooms have queen beds, one bedroom has a full bed and the bedroom in the finish basement has two single beds. There are 3 full bathrooms. Both second floor bedrooms and bathroom were remodeled in 2020 with fresh paint, and beautiful new pine doors and trim. Central Heat and AC were also added in 2020 for the main and second floor. The RidgeView retreat was close for all of 2022 for a Timber Frame addition and an extensive renovation. Enjoy the Ridge line views on the spacious rear deck that wraps around to a covered breezeway.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Swannanoa, NC
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Ratings and reviews
4.0 / 5.0
Roger has a lovely, secluded mountain home with so many indoor and outdoor comfortable areas. The great room is wonderful for gathering family and guests. The views from the great room and deck are serene.
I would like to make a recommendation about placing tempurpedic toppings on the beds for more comfort. The bedrooms are small, but we made it work. Wish there were at least one king bed. We had a lovely time. And my daughters loved the home and nearby hiking.
5.0 / 5.0
Good location
Just as advertised
5.0 / 5.0
Thanksgiving in the Mountains
We enjoyed our stay at Roger's mountain home! The home was convenient to Asheville and the surrounding areas, comfortable and perfect for our family Thanksgiving vacation. Roger was a great host providing information about the home and answering any questions we had promptly. Would highly recommend this beautiful property in the mountains of North Carolina! Thank you again Roger for sharing it with us!
5.0 / 5.0
Fairview Bliss
All round 5 stars! This home is in a fantastic location, private and just far away enough from the hustle and bustle of Asheville, while still 15 minutes from everything you would need. Would book again and recommend to anyone!
5.0 / 5.0
Nice comfortable house
We had a very pleasant comfortable stay for 3 nights. The superhost Roger Provost was awesome and accessible. The house was very clean, spacious and well equipped. Roger seemed to have thought of ecery little thing. Would definitely recommend
5.0 / 5.0
Secluded house not far from downtown Asheville
Great private house with plenty of room for 8 people. Downtown is only 15 min from the house. Great view and Roger was very responsive host. Would definitely recommend for those looking for some nature around Asheville.
5.0 / 5.0
Gorgeous View
Well stocked.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful!
Lovely home and view. Thank you so much!
5.0 / 5.0
Ridgeview Retreat
The Ridgeview Retreat is a beautiful property located SE of Asheville. I spent the week there with 3 of my closest HS friends (we graduated in 1979) creating a girls' getaway vacation. We did have a few difficulties when we arrived (AC not working and a blown fuse) but Roger was more than attentive and communicative with these issues. In short, the issues were resolved very quickly and Roger was available immediately for consultation. The location of the property is great for accessing hiking trails and also the downtown Asheville scene. The property has enough room for groups to have common space and also private space. There is a grill (which we didn't use), spices for cooking and plenty of table ware for those who prefer to cook in. The only thing I would say he may need to change is the location of the garbage cans. The cans are located in the bottom of the garage and need to be pulled up a pathway of stone steps. This was not a problem for us but if the people staying there were infirm, that would cause a problem. The beds were comfortable, the TV room was great but we did not use it b/c we spent time away from the residence and playing games when we were there. I think it's great the TV is on the lower level b/c it doesn't become a focus; it opens up more time for conversation and interacting. All in all, we enjoyed our time at Roger's house and would definitely return to it if we decide to vacation in Asheville again (and I think we will bc there is so much to do and we think we only touched the tip of tose things).
5.0 / 5.0
Family Fun in the Mountains
This property was perfect for our family vacation with our adult children and grandchildren. The house was nicely furnished and had a well-equipped kitchen; the views from the deck were stunning; and the location was close enough to Asheville to make for some enjoyable shopping and exploring.. The owner, Roger, was very pleasant to deal with and responded promptly to any messages.
5.0 / 5.0
excellent get away place
Every single detail in the property shows owner's consideration, care and love. We feel at home the moment we opened the door. Very well maintained. We love it!
5.0 / 5.0
Great
Wonderful property. Owner was great.
5.0 / 5.0
As Advertised
It was a very nice and well kept property. The location is convenient to Biltmore, Asheville and Lake Lure. My all adult family enjoyed the house. The internet speed/reliability wasn’t great but we weren’t there to surf the web and used our cellular connections to check email and Social media.
4.0 / 5.0
In the mountains
Property had nice views and very quiet
5.0 / 5.0
tranquil but convenient
Good enough for a return visit soon.
Roger was the perfect host
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful
Everything was top notch!
4.0 / 5.0
A Nice Place
The house was conveniently located and very clean. The view and surroundings were lovely. The beds, however, need new mattresses...particularly upstairs and down.
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent House and Location
Our families throughly enjoyed our stay here. House is very well kept and clean. Located in a great neighborhood and beautiful views from the deck. Everything we were looking for. Owner was very helpful and quick to respond.
5.0 / 5.0
Great Remote Location
Location is remote but also roughly 20 min to downtown Asheville. Had the mountain vibes we were looking for. We will return to this property in the future.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect stay!
The location and house were perfect for our short weekend getaway to Asheville! It is an easy 15-20 min drive into downtown Asheville and you cannot beat the beautiful scenery surrounding the property. Every morning the sunrise took my breath away. Roger was excellent at communicating and was so accommodating. The house was just as described, had great instructions for everything we needed to know (gas logs, heat, trash, etc.), was very clean and was more than enough room for our family of 5. We are so thankful for such a great getaway. My only word of caution would be the internet isn’t the fastest but I think that’s the case for most mountain properties. It works well enough for streaming on the TV so it was fine for us!
5.0 / 5.0
The house and property were exactly as described. Everything was perfect.
Check in process was smooth and everything was in place.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful view
House was great for our stay. It was clean, has a washer & dryer and plenty of pots, pans, silverware and dishes . The downstairs is a great play area. I should have payed more attention to the pictures because my grandsons were 3 and 1 , and we needed baby gates for the stairs. My fault. When I had questions, Roger always got in touch with me within 10 minutes. We had a freak Christmas Eve snow/ice storm and the temperature was 12 degrees, the 2 gas fireplaces were great ! Can't say enough about the view though.
5.0 / 5.0
Another Wonderful Visit
This was our family's second visit to the property and look forward to a third. We enjoy the location, the access to Asheville, and the comfort of the home.
4.0 / 5.0
Clean house
Very clean, large house with smooth checkin/out . The beds are uncomfortable and the sitting area isn’t made for hanging out , those are the only negatives. Overall pretty great place!
5.0 / 5.0
Private Mountain Getaway
We really appreciated the opportunity to visit this property as a family. It was a quiet, private location with beautiful surroundings. It's a 15-20 minute drive to most places we wanted to visit in Asheville, and was a convenient (10 min) drive to connect to the Blue Ridge Parkway. If we visit this region of the country again, we'd give strong consideration to staying at this location another time.
5.0 / 5.0
Great place for mountain getaway
Awesome views, secluded mountain location, convenient to all local attractions and Asheville. Great for families!
5.0 / 5.0
Thank you for a great home!
Thank you for a great home! Your house is very beautiful! We had an amazing Christmas vacation there. The house was clean, warm, and nicely decorated. My husband didn't find a TV remote in the basement, but that was no big deal.
5.0 / 5.0
Mountain Thanksgiving
Our family really enjoyed our stay on the property. We arrived after dark the first night, so the roads were a little intimidating for the flat-landers, but after driving them the next day, we were much more comfortable with the slopes and turns. We had plenty of space for 5 adults to enjoy each other's company while also feeling like we had our own space when needed. Beautiful views of the mountains, a very quiet area, and Roger was extremely responsive and helpful anytime we had a question. Very quick trip over to Asheville and the Biltmore area.
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely secluded and convenient spot
I had a lovely stay at this property for a trip to the Asheville area. I stayed here with two friends. It is about 15-20 minutes outside of central Asheville and has easy access to tons of hiking and the Blue Ridge Parkway. The house has several spacious bathrooms, two living rooms, and a nice kitchen with well-stocked appliances and china. There is no central air but the baseboard heaters were more than adequate for the cool weather. The view out the porch was lovely. Access to the house was easy with a key pad.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful views
House is clean and as advertised. Beautiful views and a quiet neighborhood. Roger answered communications quickly.
4.0 / 5.0
Beauty in the mountains
The views from this home are spectacular! The house was clean, the kitchen well stocked and the location was great. I would have given the house five stars but we had some issues such as the TV wouldn’t work, there was a leak in the refrigerator and we couldn’t get the gas grill on the deck to work. But the owner Roger came to the rescue and brought a new TV. He was very friendly and professional. We will return in the future as I’m sure Roger will make everything right again.
5.0 / 5.0
Ditch the hotel!
We were so very pleased with the house. It was well maintained, super clean and well supplied for all our needs. The view was out of this world, enjoyed our morning coffee on the deck with Mother Nature. Very relaxing, we highly recommend
5.0 / 5.0
Great Experience
Worked great for everything we needed/wanted - thank you!
5.0 / 5.0
True Mountain Retreat
What a wonderful stay we have had. The property is excellent. Perfect for 2 families. The porch and views are spectacular. Very convenient to Asheville, hiking and other small towns in the area. Roger is very professional and responsive. We had no issues what so ever. Only thing that IS specified in the listing is there is no AC so if you aren’t ok with fans and leaving (screened) windows open maybe not the property for you. Again, lovely lovely home. Thank you Roger!
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful visit to the mountains!
We had an awesome time at this beautiful property! Plenty of room and many places to sit and relax both inside and out! Can hear a brook babbling below the deck when star gazing or enjoying the sunshine on the deck. Just the right amount of cabin feel with all the modern amenities! The showers in all three bathrooms were beautiful! Close to downtown Asheville and Biltmore Estate! Enjoyed the breweries downtown and wine tasting at Biltmore! We hope to beback again soon!
4.0 / 5.0
Great views, great location, great responsive owner
Great time with family. The house is a bit smaller than expected but enough for our family vacation. Recommend a TV in main livong room
4.0 / 5.0
We really enjoyed the area and the mountain view.
We enjoyed our stay at this house and everything was as it appeared in pictures. The house had enough room and was very clean. It has a nice deck with view (we were here in winter, so we didn't sit outside, but it provided a nice view of the light dusting of snow we awoke to one morning). We enjoyed being out of the city, but close enough that we drove to the Biltmore, downtown, and a ski/tubing site. Our only suggestion for improvement would be additional seating in the downstairs/tv/game area. The couch only seats 3 so we had to use the chairs from the table which were not comfortable for watching a movie.
5.0 / 5.0
Quiet and spacious with nice views!
Nice, quiet mountain home with pretty views. Not too far from town, and had plenty of room for all 7 of us. Our family enjoyed our stay!
5.0 / 5.0
Great mountain home near Asheville
My first VRBO stay and first time in the region set a high bar - stayed here with a group of friends in early fall. Pleasant views of the mountains, comfortable rooms, and two large common areas that were great to spend time catching up. Roger was very responsive. Would definitely stay here again!
5.0 / 5.0
The perfect place for us
Thank you so much! This cabin was beautiful and exactly what we needed for our trip to Asheville!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Swannanoa?
The average price for a rental in Swannanoa is $242 per night. This rental is $84 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The RidgeView Retreat is now open after an extensive Timber Frame addition.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The RidgeView Retreat is now open after an extensive Timber Frame addition. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The RidgeView Retreat is now open after an extensive Timber Frame addition.?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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