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High Windy is a Ridge-Top Nature Retreat Minutes from Asheville (pet friendly)

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Miscellaneous
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Asheville, NC
  • Western North Carolina Nature Center
    7 min drive
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center
    7 min drive
  • Blue Ridge National Heritage Area
    8 min drive
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    25 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

High Windy is a Ridge-Top Nature Retreat Minutes from Asheville (pet friendly)

High Windy is located on the wooded ridge of Small Mountain w/ views to the west through forest. The house is a modern 2-BR house 2-bath house with a fold out couch located in the downstairs living room. The main upper floor contains one bedroom w/ queen size bed w/ full bath, full size kitchen and combined living room. The lower floor contains one bedroom queen size bed, combined kitchenette/breakfast nook and living area worh a high quality fold out couch. The house has excellent deck space including a fire pit , fenced-in yard and mountain lawn.

The house is equipped with everything, so you need only bring your luggage. The house contains linens/sheets/comforters, towels/wash cloths, toiletries, soaps, shampoos, conditioner. The kitchen is fully stocked with pots, pans, utensils, Cuisinart coffee maker, blender, toaster, toaster oven. The kitchenette has a coffee maker, hot plate, dishes, utensils..
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Southern Highland Craft Guild Folk Art Center. A kitchen and 2 bathrooms are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • 12 minutes by car from Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville and 5 minutes from Southern Highland Craft Guild Folk Art Center
High Windy is a Ridge-Top Nature Retreat Minutes from Asheville (pet friendly) offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Rodney Clark

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: We charge a 1time pet fee of 75 for 1dog, 125 for2

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

High Windy is a Ridge-Top Nature Retreat Minutes from Asheville (pet friendly) Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelli H.

Liked: Cleanliness
2024 Thanksgiving
Our stay was wonderful. The home was clean and very nice. Perfect accomodations for 2 couples with the separate space downstairs. The only thing I would change is more seating space in the living room. Overall 10 out of 10.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

SANDI E.

Driveway unbelievable
I was there for a wedding, with my mother that is 90 years old. The house is beautiful, but the terrain and getting around was completely difficult for us. Then we knew the hurricane Helene was coming through, and the day that we got to the property within one hour. I called them to cancel, everything. I knew that it was not going to be some thing that we could handle, the driveway was extremely small and I have And all wheel drive vehicle and spun my tires just trying to get up the mountain. I was extremely dissatisfied with the description of the property, and the fact that they would not even work with me for a refund. Even after we called the first hour we were there.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
The house is incredibly clean, communication with the owner was perfect, and proximity to Asheville was fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zimm L., Salem MO, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay at Windy Ridge!
The property and location are just as described and we loved feeling like we were secluded in the woods but close to town and lots of things to do. We went to two breweries, took a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway, saw several waterfalls. We also enjoyed watching the bears eating acorns while we sat on the deck. It was also a great space for our dog with the fenced yard and decks. Would definitely stay here again if we get back to the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

Liked: Cleanliness
High Windy Fantastic
Great stay. Owners were fantastic. Perfect distance to Asheville but still secluded. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carey G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to stay
The hosts were respondive if I had questions. The house was exactly how it was described. It was exactly what I was looking for with my family and dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly What We Needed!
Place was perfect for us. Kitchen appliances new and well stocked in the way of dishes, glassware, etc. Upstairs bedroom/bath and kitchen/living area with TV. Downstairs bedroom/bath and kitchenette. I can see using the downstairs for a 2nd couple/friend/child/parent ... Wonderful back porch overlooking small, fenced yard. The road (driveway of sorts) needs a little work but we made it just fine. Wonderful communication with owners - they didn't bother us at all but replied to messages quickly. We're already talking about a return trip-
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness
High windy rebuew
House was quite nice. Everything new and in good order. Exactly what we wanted. But … the road up the mountain is dangerous. It is in poor repair, narrow, unlit, and without guardrails. We went to lengths to avoid driving it at night or in the rain. It is not the owner’s responsibility, but a distinct drawback
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue & Tom P., Ellicott City, Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this place
Perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect summer retreat
I can’t say enough about the property and the hosts. We were there a month, and I could have stayed another 30 days. The back deck is so peaceful…birds, butterflies, deer, and an occasional bear. Had doggies with us, and the fenced in yard is in perfect shape. Kitchen is spacious, and bedrooms and baths are well laid out as well. It’s 3 minutes down the mountain and 15 min to Black Mountain or downtown Asheville. I really hope we have the opportunity to return.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

caroline q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we wanted
Loved the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Asheville!
Our stay at High Windy was wonderful! We were in town for a family wedding at the Biltmore and the location was perfect - only about 15 minutes from away. We also have friends in the area and enjoyed the fabulous hiking trails. The road up the the house is very steep and narrow but otherwise we loved the house and would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful property
Beautiful property and very well maintained. Only shortcoming is the lack of comfortable seating in the living room.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Retreat
Very nice property, convenient to East Asheville. The road to house was a little daunting at first but soon was comfortable. Beautiful wrap around porch for quiet time.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Appropriately named 'High' and 'Windy'
The property was great, impeccably clean, and well-equipped as per the property description. The deck was very appealing but we missed out on spending more quality time thereon appreciating the view and the solitude because it always seemed to be 'windy' and a wee bit chilly. The drive up to the property was not exactly for the faint of heart, in fact the steepness and twists were a bit daunting at first but we soon got used to it. Overall we had a great time and were well pleased with the facility while communication with the owners was instant and very pleasant. JFYI the property is about 5 miles from downtown Asheville but it's an easy drive. Two enthusiastic thumbs up from myself, my wife and my daughter.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

DENISE P.

Liked: Cleanliness
100 SMALL MOUNTAIN DR
BEAUTIFUL HOME. HAD EVERYTHING YOU NEED.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sisters bonding time
My sister lives in Arizona & I live in Florida so we decided this year to meet in Asheville instead of one of us going to see the other in their home state. The home was perfect it was secluded & quiet and so relaxing essentially it was PERFECT!! Just what we needed!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful retreat close to town
We had such a great stay and the owners were very responsive to questions we had. It’s clean and in a stunningly beautiful location— feels miles from anything, but super close to the Parkway and easy to get into town. Beautiful sunsets, nice backyard for our dog to run. One caution, if you are arriving at night, the road is quite steep with sharp turns and some potholes. It’s less intimidating in the day, but not for the faint of heart (or low clearance vehicle). Otherwise, I have no reservations about highly recommending this place for a visit to Asheville.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Small mountain vacation
Great location. Loved the drive up and down the small mountain with my toyota minivan. We went to Ober mountain Gatlinburg 2 hrs away my teen kids loved it. Ddnt hav time for Spa experience may be next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter Stay in Asheville
Great house and perfect for my wife, dog and I. Reasonable rates, clean and comfortable. The owners, Rodney & Katie were very kind and responsive to our questions. The location was perfect for us, literally a 15 minute drive or less to everything we wanted to see in and around Asheville. Great wintertime views of the surrounding mountains. We would stay here again, for sure. Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us! Take care, Christian, Rhonda & Hobbs
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short Birthday Getaway
This was the PERFECT spot for my boyfriend’s short birthday weekend! Location was ideal for tons of hiking, breweries, short drive to Asheville ect ect. The porch/outside area of this house is what drew us to booking & I’ll just say wow the pictures didn’t do it justice! Sitting on the back porch watching the mountains was a highlight of the trip. Rodney was extremely helpful with recommendations & was kind enough to let us check in early! We will definitely be booking this place for years to come.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
High Windy
It was a very nice place in Asheville to stay. I have relatives in Asheville and we were close to them which was key. The place was clean and very cozy I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Briana G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
I absolutely loved this house! Rodney was so kind and helpful. We look forward to staying again in the future. The only thing to be mindful of is the drive up to the house is very steep. If you are visiting while the roads are iced, I would only drive up in a four wheel drive SUV. Thankfully when we went the roads weren’t iced and everything went smoothly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023