Gorgeous Mountain Views!

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4.9 / 5.0
Outstanding(35 Ratings)

House in Ivy Hill, NC

22 guests · 5 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this house rental

The House of Joy is your own private mountain retreat in the heart of the Appalachians. Front wheel drive and 4 wheel drive vehicles are best for navigating our mountain roads due to the steepness in some spots (read the last paragraph for more information).

There are spectacular views from the front of the spacious wrap-around deck, and soothing breezes and sitting areas on all three sides of the deck. . This lodge is set on 40 private acres, with your own personal hiking trails that extend to the top of the mountain. The House of Joy has a huge great room with gas fireplace and giant flat screen TV (for watching movies on a streaming service or the DVD player; no cable and no satellite), and full kitchen adjacent to it. This great room is perfect for group gatherings, with table space for 28, and additional seating on the deck. Two half baths are also on this floor.

Downstairs are four family-sized bedrooms. Each of the four bedrooms has a queen sized bed and a loft area with 3 twin mattresses for kids and teens (and youthful adults!). The lofts are accessed by "ladder-steps", and may not be safe for toddlers or the elderly. Also, the lofts have very low ceilings (adults will need to stoop down in them). Each bedroom has access to the downstairs stone porch. Two full baths (with showers) are also downstairs, at each end of the hall. Bring your own towels, or you can use ours if you will wash them before your departure.

Additional beds include a double sofa bed, and full size futon and one cot. There is bed space for up to 20 people in the downstairs rooms (5 people per room), and one more person can sleep on the upstairs futon. The sofa bed is extra bed-space in case you need it.

The recreation room is on the top floor, and houses various games, as well as its own beautiful view. The extra room with futon is also on this top floor.

A large firepit area with stone and wood-bench seating is next to the House of Joy.

Outdoor games: Tetherball, ring toss & bean-bag toss. A giant hillside slide is next to the firepit, with burlap bags to slide on.

Also included for your enjoyment: DVD's and video tapes, books and games.

Wi-Fi is provided, but it is not high speed because that is not available at out mountain location. Loading may be quite slow, and using multiple devices at once may cause excessive lag time.

The large-screened TV (on main floor) uses a roku for internet streaming services or DVD's.

The laundry room houses a washer and dryer. Please note that guests are welcome to use our towels, but must wash and dry them before their departure. Or guests can bring their own towels. This helps us keep our cleaning fee lower.

The kitchen has a standard fridge and stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher, coffee makers (regular size and single cup style), toaster, two double-sinks, and plenty of dinnerware and cookware.

No smoking is permitted inside the building.

There is a window AC unit in the great room for the hotter summer months. The high elevations generally provide cooler weather than down in the valley, and there is a ceiling fan in each room. The downstairs stays cooler on it's own since part of it is covered by the hillside.

The House of Joy is close to popular Maggie Valley and historic Waynesville, as well as the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and the Blue Ridge parkway. It takes about 45 minutes to drive to Asheville. Area activities include white water rafting, horseback riding, body flying (over a wind tunnel), fishing, hiking, shopping, gem mining, golfing, hot air ballooning and mountain biking. For more information and links to area attractions, go to (website: hidden).

The House of Joy is a special, peace-filled place. We hope you will come and experience it for yourself.

Driving tips: The last half mile leading up to the House of Joy is gravel and moderately steep. Most front-wheel drive vehicles don't have any problem if the driver doesn't drive too slow up the steeper sections, but some rear-wheel drive vehicles find they sometimes lose traction on the gravel. All-wheel-drive and 4-wheel-drive vehicles are ideal. As you are going uphill on the steeper parts of the gravel roads, it helps to keep a steady speed and not stop. If you do find you are losing traction, just stop and back up to a flatter part of the road, and try again. When you are heading back down the steeper parts of the mountain roads, make sure to keep the transmission in a lower gear in order to save wear-and-tear on your breaks.

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

4.9 / 5.0
Outstanding(35 Ratings)
Summary of reviews
Guests loved the amazing views, cleanliness, spacious rooms, and ample outdoor activities like hiking and games. Property manager was attentive and helpful, making the stay enjoyable and memorable.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
5.0 / 5.0
Jul 2022
This is our second time here. The views are always amazing. The house was clean and roomy. Lots of acreage to walk and explore.
5.0 / 5.0
Jun 2022
Great communication with our property mgr. She answered all my questions prior to our stay which helped us be more prepared when we arrived. Attention to detail was so beneficial especially about getting up to the house on the mountain. Perfect set-up for families with children. Lots of space inside and things to do outside. Things inside the house were labelled VERY well and that was extremely helpful. We loved everything about our stay!!
5.0 / 5.0
Apr 2022
Beautiful and comforatable
5.0 / 5.0
Oct 2021
Great spot for small group retreat
Great spot for small group retreat
We had a blast.
5.0 / 5.0
Jun 2021
Wonderful for groups
Wonderful for groups
We really the space and the view!
5.0 / 5.0
Jun 2021
Mountain Bliss
Mountain Bliss
We greatly enjoyed our stay at this cabin,we had plenty of room,and there were 20 people in all.It was a beautiful place,and the scenery was fantastic.I would definitely go back.If you want to live on top of the mountains for a while,this is definitely the experience you are looking for.Holly,the lady we rented from,was fantastic also.
5.0 / 5.0
Jun 2021
Family Getaway
Family Getaway
This house was perfect for our family. The kids loved the lofts in each bedroom. Very peaceful. The house is beautiful. Our family made many memories there! Our hostess was very easy to talk to.
5.0 / 5.0
Jun 2021
Outstanding visit
Outstanding visit
Holly was an exceptional host to work with. This properly is very well kept and has beautiful views from the deck. All appliances and bathrooms were in excellent working order. Plenty of space. Comfortable temperature - even with cool nights. We love it! Highly recommended.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Ivy Hill?

The average price for a rental in Ivy Hill is $203 per night. This rental is $223 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Gorgeous Mountain Views!. 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 Gorgeous Mountain Views! pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Gorgeous Mountain Views!?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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