We had our annual family get together here, we are from Kentucky, Virgina, and North Carolina. The home was great, the dining area was large enough for everyone, which was a welcome surprise. The home was clean and very well equipped with household items. The deck are was a great place to hang out in the evenings. The location was great close to Ashville, Cherokee, Maggie Valley and Lake Lure/Chimney Rock. The lake on the property was another great surprise, from the two paddle boats and two canoes. The kids and adults both enjoyed swimming and fishing the lake. The owners are onsite and were very welcoming and nice people. Bret and Rumi, thank you for your hospitality!!

Are stay was great, we had a few kids with us that love fishing so the lake was wonderful, they fished everyday!! The animals were another big hit for them too. Everything we needed was in the house, it was clean and comfortable and we had many late game nights on the back porch, my sisters family also rented the little cabin which was in walking distance which was nice. The only negative i would have to say is the neighbor on the hill is not pleasent but its not the owners fault by any means, it didnt ruin our vacation! We would definitely rent this house again ❤️

This is a beautiful location with great activities.Everyone enjoyed their stay.

The lake view and grounds are beautiful. We all enjoyed feeding, petting and listening to the animals kept nearby. The home was spacious and updated and everything we’d hoped for. The kids loved swimming in the lake and riding in the paddle boats and canoes. All in all, the perfect place for gathering and enjoying our family!

Had a marvelous time. Great house. Perfect bedroom set ups for our family of 13. Lake and hot tub were in constant use. More chairs needed near lake for lounging, so we brought our own. Great kitchen and very large dining area which was so good for our large group.

Wonderful stay!

Had a wonderful, relaxing time with family!

Our family (ages 2 to 70) enjoyed our stay very much. Everyone was very comfortable, and the lake activities and animals were a real bonus!

Loved having a peaceful landing spot near all of our adventures.

Spacious home & gracious hosts who were immediately available to remedy issues with the heat & frig. The owner kindly left food for the kids to feed the animals, which they really enjoyed. Hiking around the pond was also a delight for all. Perfect length for toddlers & our 4 yr old. I definitely recommend adding more screening to completely cover the wooden floor entrance to the covered bridge area as we did have slips & falls on the slippery surface. Another safety suggestion would be to fill in the railing openings on the upstairs staircase. The trellis work was appreciated but not enough to assure safety to toddlers & young children. Providing a gate at the top of the stairs, that is secure but opens & closes for adults to access the bedrooms on the bottom floor is also recommended. Overall, an enchanting property'-relaxing in front of the fire place in the evenings was lovely. The kitchen was very well-equipped and plenty of space for our family. Definitely recommend this property! We stayed in December and we could imagine how much fun a spring, summer or fall stay could be!

Wonderful experience for our family reunion. Whether we were looking for a platter for serving, wine glasses or an extra blanket- everything was there. And in beautiful surroundings! Hosts are charming people.

The open living, dining, kitchen area was perfect for our family gathering. The grandkids loved the paddle boat and fishing from the dock. Bret was very responsive to our questions and needs when we checked in. We’d love to come back.

Enjoyed our family get together in this beautiful setting!

We (four 55 yo lifelong friends) enjoyed the property. Convenient location and more than enough space. Brett and Rumi are delightful. The property and kitchenware could use a deep cleaning, but we poured a cocktail, gazed at the view, reminded ourselves that it’s a lake house, and quickly got over it:)

We loved the pond for fishing and boating. The animals were sweet and fun to be with. The house was well stocked with dishes, pots, etc. It was very peaceful there and offered something for everyone. Thank you Rumi and Brent for everything. Blessings always.

We really enjoyed this house. It is very spacious. The kitchen is very well equipped for preparing a family meal and the large dinning room table can accommodate 10 or so persons. My grandkids enjoyed the dock for fishing tremendously. The paddleboats were a lot of fun for them. In the early morning you can see deer and we even saw a bear with 2 cubs.

Did not like at all gross

This is our fourth VRBO rental and it easily accommodated all 14 of us. There is a lot to do on property, and an amazing array of things to do all around Asheville. Mountain biking, tubing, fishing and hiking are just a few of the activities we enjoyed.

This place was perfect for our family of 14. The place was well stocked. Our family enjoyed fishing, using the canoe and paddleboat plus the hot tub. Close to the Biltmore, Asheville and Hendersonville.

We rented the property for my daughters graduation and loved every minute of our stay. The kids enjoyed all the amenities to the fullest. We will be coming back when my son graduates to enjoy it again. Property owners are so kind and attentive. The house had everything we needed. Thank you so very much.

We loved it! There are a few things that need some tlc but overall we had no complaints. We thoroughly enjoyed the paddle boats, canoe, hot tub and the animals. We didn’t roam around the town much because I was perfectly content just to enjoy the peace and quiet. The planes were a bit of a distraction but it didn’t take long to get used to it. I would definitely stay here again,

Easy access quiet neighborhood lovely property - our second stay here and we plan to go back!

What an incredible space. The location is beyond perfect, close to everything yet feel in the middle of nowhere. Rumi and Brett are the kindest, attentive hosts. love this place so much. A perfect rustic cabin/lodge feel.

We recently stayed at this property with 3 families- 6 adults and 6 kids (4, 6, 6, 10, 10, 12). EVERYONE loved the property and had a wonderful stay! My kids did not want to leave. They enjoyed getting fresh eggs every morning and playing with the bunnies. They loved going out on the lake on the paddle boat and exploring the property. The house was perfect for our large group with lots of space. The location of the house was perfect for our trip! We went into downtown Asheville and explored both Dupont State Park and Pisgah National Forest. if we go back to the Asheville area we will definitely stay here again! My kids are already asking when we can go back :)

Our visit could not have been better. Location in secluded area but with easy access to all that Asheville offers. Grocery nearby which really helps. Innkeeper assistance was excellent. Accommodations were comfortable, plenty of dining area for a large group (there was 11 but we would have had room for a couple of more). Beautiful lake and trail, with paddleboat and canoes.

Great property. 15 minutes from downtown. Easy access to all of the attractions in the area.

We enjoyed our trip to Asheville. This house had plenty of space. The kitchen was very well stocked with utensils. Also the family room upstairs is spacious and great seating at the kitchen table. Upstairs was very well done. Also view of lake is pretty and cool to be able to walk along the lake. Few opportunities (in particular if you have small children): - staircase going to basement doesn’t have railing. We were nervous with our small children (ages 1-5) going downstairs by themselves. - outside stairs from deck to lake does not have very sturdy railing. The railing has very large gaps; therefore wouldn’t recommend for small children to walk on alone - the property states on several acres; however, it appears that is mostly the lake or other houses on property too. We may have just misunderstood this info. - the fire pit and picnic table needed upkeep - downstairs was a bit dingy and dark- or perhaps seemed colder with the tile floors Overall, upstairs very nice and has some nice options with lake in back. We wouldn’t recommend for families with small children though- until safety measures added to the railings inside and outside.

We had a wonderful 4 days at the lodge. The surroundings were beautiful, especially in the fall. The lodge was close to great hiking areas, Blue Ridge mountain adventures, and stores for food provisions. The open-concept living area was ideal for our family of 6 children (under 12 years) and 8 adults. The adults could enjoy our time together while close enough to supervise the younger children's play. The kitchen had ample supplies for us to prepare meals; the large dining table allowed enough space for us to eat together as a family. The owner was very responsive and helpful in communication. We loved our stay!

This property was ideal for large family gathering (13 adults). We reserved both the lodge and the cottage. Both properties were clean, well maintained, and well supplied. Rumi and Brett are great hosts and communicate promptly. Property has a very rural feel yet very convenient to Asheville attractions. The property is in the flight path of Asheville airport with fairly frequent flights coming in during the day, but very few at night. That did not bother us since we were often away from the house during the day .

Seven of us spent 5 nights at the Lodge. Very nice, comfortable arrangement for our group. We enjoyed the screened in porch and all of the space in the living room. Upholstered furniture is rather worn and could use updating.From the description, we expected to have options to hike on the property. There is a trail around the lake, but I would not describe it as a hike.Rumi provided firewood, but we failed to bring any starter. Be sure to bring some if you are as inept as our group. Since it had rained recently, we could not get any kindling started. We had lots of laughs trying our best; instead we sat around the smoking pit instead of a fire pit. Love the setting even without a fire.There was an issue with the a/c unit, but Rumi did send repairmen quickly. She is nearby and responds to calls or texts.All in all, it was a great location for our get together. I would recommend ! And I would not hesitate to return.

The property was wonderful. My family attended with our teenagers and my parents. It fit all of our needs. My kids 16 & 18 enjoyed the pets on property, fishing and walking the pond. They explored the area often. My parents and I enjoyed the porches and view. It was easy commute to Fletcher area. Not far from Airport. We were intown for a horse show at Ag center. Easy access to it but still offering a private feel for family time. Restaurants, Stores and Highway not far only a few miles. Overall great place to stay. Rumi was wonderful host. She stopped by to check on us and texted to support any needs we came up with. We have hopes of staying again next year!

Seven of us spent 5 nights at the Lodge. Very nice, comfortable arrangement for our group. We enjoyed the screened in porch and all of the space in the living room. Upholstered furniture is rather worn and could use updating. From the description, we expected to have options to hike on the property. There is a trail around the lake, but I would not describe it as a hike. Rumi provided firewood, but we failed to bring any starter. Be sure to bring some if you are as inept as our group. Since it had rained recently, we could not get any kindling started. We had lots of laughs trying our best; instead we sat around the smoking pit instead of a fire pit. Love the setting even without a fire. There was an issue with the a/c unit, but Rumi did send repairmen quickly. She is nearby and responds to calls or texts. All in all, it was a great location for our get together. I would recommend ! And I would not hesitate to return.