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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Dining
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 102652 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

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Black Mountain, NC
  • Place, Black Mountain Golf Club
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Tomahawk
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Pisgah Brewing Company
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Black Mountain

Located in Laurel Ridge, this vacation home is within a 15-minute drive of Black Mountain Golf Club and Lake Tomahawk. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Black Mountain Golf Club - 12 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Lake Tomahawk - 13 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • White Horse Black Mountain - 14 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Pisgah Brewing Company - 14 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Black Mountain Center for the Arts - 15 min drive - 6.7 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪No. 1 China - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Lookout Brewing Company - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Ole's Guacamoles - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Thirteen Pennies Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Laundry Collective - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Sticks & Stones | Mountaintop Estate in Black Mountain with Hot Tub, Fireplace & Views

Welcome to Sticks & Stones—a view-filled mountain retreat set on a private 4-acre mountaintop estate in Black Mountain's sought-after Laurel Ridge Community. Designed for memorable group getaways, this home offers multiple gathering spaces, a pool table, a cozy gas fireplace, and expansive outdoor living—plus easy access to downtown Black Mountain, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Asheville.

What You'll Love
* Private 4-acre setting with wooded seclusion and scenic views from nearly every room
* Hot tub on the upper deck for post-adventure soaks and stargazing
* Pool table for easy game nights at home
* Gas fireplace in the living room for cozy evenings in
* Gas fire pit on the screened porch for rain-or-shine ambiance
* Hard-lined gas grill for stress-free cookouts (no propane tanks to replace)
* On-property hiking trails for exploring right from the estate
* Pet-friendly (up to 2 dogs)
* Close to Black Mountain's shops, galleries, breweries, and bistros

Home Features
3 bedrooms | 3 full baths | 1 half bath
* Sleeps 10 | Max Occupancy: 10
* Primary suite on main level with king bed + spa-style bath (deep soaking tub inside an expansive shower)
* Lower level with additional sleeping space, hangout area, and pool table
* Chef's kitchen with center island and generous granite counter space
* Dining area opens to the deck for easy indoor-outdoor meals
* Roku TVs throughout (guest login required for paid streaming apps like Netflix)

Outdoor Features
* Expansive decks with outdoor seating and hot tub
* Upper-level screened porch with rocking chairs + gas fire pit
* Hard-lined gas grill for effortless al fresco meals
* Covered lower deck—great for cornhole and outdoor games
* Viewing deck for sunset moments and star-filled skies
* Private hiking trails on the property

Practical Details
* Cell service can be spotty in the mountains. We recommend enabling WiFi Calling before arrival for the smoothest connection.
* The lower-level bedroom is accessed through the bunk room, making it ideal for families or groups comfortable with a shared pathway.
* Yonder provides linens for all beds; additional occupancy will require guests to provide their own linens.
* Parking: fits 6–8 cars in the driveway, plus room for 3 more at the top of the driveway.
* No roadside parking (not allowed in this community). Please park only in the driveway areas noted above.
* Steep driveway: in snowy/icy weather, 4WD is recommended.
* Linens & towels provided (one set per guest)
* Easy self check-in for a smooth arrival
* Minimum booking age: the reserving guest must be 25+

📍Location Highlights
Black Mountain, NC—a vibrant mountain town with independent shops, art galleries, breweries, and local dining
* 15 minutes → Downtown Black Mountain
* 15 minutes → Swannanoa, NC
* 15 minutes → Lake Eden
* 15 minutes → Montreat, NC
* 30 minutes → Asheville, NC
* 30 minutes → Biltmore Estate
* 45 minutes → Asheville Regional Airport
* Minutes to the Blue Ridge Parkway for overlooks, hiking, and scenic drives
* Nearby adventures include hiking, biking, rafting, kayaking, climbing, ziplining, and more

This home is professionally managed by Yonder, a dedicated team with years of experience and passion for providing the ultimate guest experience.

⭐ Yonder Policies & Information

Clean Guarantee
All homes are backed by our 100% Clean Guarantee. The details are disclosed in your rental agreement.

Check-In / Check-Out
Check in is at 4pm and check out is at 10am. We're happy to review early and late check requests and will do our best to accommodate. While early check-in or late check-out can't be guaranteed, we always make every effort to honor these requests when availability allows. Paid options may be available.

Pets
Dog-friendly! Up to 2 dogs allowed with a $130 non-refundable pet fee.

Extended Stays
Reservations of 30 days or more are subject to review; stays exceeding 30 days require an additional agreement. A security deposit, mid stay cleaning fees and trash pick up fees may apply depending on the length of stay.

Military Discount
We proudly offer a 5% discount to active duty military members and veterans. Proper documentation is required. Reach out to our Guest Experience Team for details.

Last-Minute Bookings
For reservations made **within 7 days of arrival**, additional verification is required to protect our homeowners and guests. This includes:
* A clear photo of a government-issued ID
* A full facial selfie of the primary guest holding that ID (must match the reservation name)
* A photo showing the last 4 digits of the payment method in the primary guest's name
Subject to security screening for verification and authenticity. Failure to complete verification may result in cancellation.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3.5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 2,652 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

450642

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Laurel Ridge, close to Craggy Gardens, Lake Tomahawk, and Pisgah Brewing Company. Black Mountain Golf Club is also within a driving distance of 4.6 mi.

Is parking available on site at Sticks & Stones | Mountaintop Estate in Black Mountain with Hot Tub, Fireplace & Views?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Is Sticks & Stones | Mountaintop Estate in Black Mountain with Hot Tub, Fireplace & Views good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this vacation home include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Does Sticks & Stones | Mountaintop Estate in Black Mountain with Hot Tub, Fireplace & Views have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does Sticks & Stones | Mountaintop Estate in Black Mountain with Hot Tub, Fireplace & Views have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), which is about 19 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Sticks & Stones | Mountaintop Estate in Black Mountain with Hot Tub, Fireplace & Views?

Yes, every house at Sticks & Stones | Mountaintop Estate in Black Mountain with Hot Tub, Fireplace & Views comes with a patio and some offer mountain views.

Sticks & Stones | Mountaintop Estate in Black Mountain with Hot Tub, Fireplace & Views Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

nancy c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean. Clean. Clean!! Beautiful home wonderful views
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tommy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
easy access, great place, wonderful views
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was wonderful! The mattresses are very comfortable, which was a very nice surprise. We were able to cook a full Thanksgiving meal and never had to do without anything. The kitchen is very well stocked. The managers were available and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexis W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property and great host!

Hugely recommend and would book again - beautiful views as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Melanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at sticks and stones cabin. The kitchen at this cabin was very well stocked and made preparing simple meals so easy. My recommendations would be for you to offer a hairdryer. We did find that the living room tv is very outdated to the point that it did not stream consistently and the master bedroom bed was not comfortable. The screen on the screened in porch was out in one section.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is in a beautiful location at the top of the mountain. Its a good size house with a great view. The house was clean and the beds were comfortable. The screened in porch was a great spot to relax at the end of the night, around the fire. The only major issue was there was no coffee maker. There was a coffee pot on the counter, next to the keurig, but no coffee maker. We had planned to do drip coffee and had to run out to buy pods instead. The listing and check-in instructions said there was both and coffee grounds were provided, so I'm assuming it was broken and not replaced or in the locked pantry.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful 4 night stay at Sticks & Stones while in the Black Mountain area to supervise a construction phase of our home in Laurel Ridge. The property was welcoming, clean, comfortable, well-equipped, and provided beautiful views and incredibly restful porches and great quality beds. The kitchen was perfect for our short-term needs and the only improvement on the whole stay that I would recommend would be upgrading the coffee pot to a newer model that doesn't continue to drip when you remove the caraffe, with a shut-off feature. Everything else was perfection! We loved evenings on the screened porch and the comfortable furniture for relaxing and taking in the views.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Find

House was very clean, very well built. House was stocked with everything you need. The views are amazing. You will not be disappointed renting this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect House

This is our 2nd time staying here. We love this place. House is just as described, easy to find. It really does have everything you need in a mountain house vacation. Evolve were very easy to work with. We will be back for a 3rd time for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Constance S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and lovely home

Laurel Ridge is a very gracious and comfortable home, well-suited to sharing with friends. The screened porch became our favorite spot for enjoying the evening, the view, and one another's company. But the hot tub is a close second!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house with spectacular views

The new house (in a mountain-side gated community) were amazing; every room had special features and touches. We enjoyed every aspect of our stay (mostly the open kitchen, screened porch, and quiet serenity). The mountain location and views were spectacular. On our last morning we saw wild turkey walking through the yard.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we needed…:)

This property was everything we were looking for and more!! Incredible views, wonderful outdoor spaces, a hot tub, super-cool master bathroom, lots of dressers and closet spaces, a kitchen fully stocked for all cooking wants and needs, comfortable indoor spaces with an open floor plan on the main level, 3 full baths, breathtaking views, indoor recreation options (pool table, darts and LOTS of board and table games), a ping pong table on the lower deck, laundry facilities, indoor and deck fire places…the list goes on. You can tell that the owners have made a special getaway for themselves…there is a warm, welcoming feeling there. And the views…!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eryn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing views

This was a first for us, staying at a house in the mountains, and we couldn’t have been happier! The view from the deck was magnificent and we loved spending every evening on the screened in porch chatting around the fire pit. The hot tub under the stars was a highlight too. The home was comfortable and very well appointed. As we were leaving we were already talking about returning in the spring to see all the natural rhododendron blooming and in the fall - I can only imagine how gorgeous the fall foliage is from that vantage point. The boys loved exploring the woods around the property and we went on some wonderful hikes that weren’t far away. It was the perfect secluded, cozy home for our week away in the mountains!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Werner S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
When we rent homes, it is important that there is outdoor space for eating, relaxing and enjoying the mountain views. The description of this property showed a good combination of an attractive home and an extensive deck that had both a screened-in porch and an outdoor dining area. The home itself is very spacious with high end furniture and appliances. It was very clean and met all expectations. However, the outside areas, which we had looked forward to, were disappointing. The entire screening for one of the walls of the screened-in porch had fallen onto the porch floor and left an opening for insects and birds to become trapped in the screened part of the room. The cushions for the outdoor dining table were stained and covered in moss. The entire porch had not been cleaned for some time. We tried to call the rental agent twice but was put on hold by the automatic answering system. The home is beautiful and super clean, but we were disappointed by the outdoor amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Rental

This was our small family get-together for Thanksgiving. We stayed in and cooked all three days. The house is wonderfully appointed and is completely stocked with anything and everything you need- I've never seen a better stocked rental. We loved the gas fireplace on the front porch and gathered there at night to tell tales. We didn't get to use the hot tub, because our 8 month old is currently having a sleep regression, but hopefully next time! Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karlye W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

You Won’t Regret It!

Fell in love with this property. Hands down the nicest rental property we have ever stayed in. The kitchen was so well stocked in terms of cooking needs. Actual pots/pans big enough for large families. Blenders, mixers, crockpot. Only thing we missed was a coffee grinder. Loved the large open concept kitchen and living room. That covered deck wins the day. We sat out there morning, noon and night. Turn on the fire table, sip coffee or wine and just enjoy the view. Kids had a blast playing ping pong, pool and chess. The hot tub was a huge hit too. Location is perfect to Black Mountain, Asheville, Chimney Rock, DuPont Recreational Forest.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Summer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This house is amazing! Absolutely beautiful

The house is situated quite high up on a mountain, in a gorgeous neighborhood, so the drive up to it is steep & twisty, but well paved and the surrounding scenery is so beautiful on the way there. If you are not used to mountain roads, this may be nerve-wracking for you. I’ve lived in FL my entire life, so the driveway of the house was super terrifying for me and I had a bad panic attack the first time we drove down it when we arrived at the property. It may be easier visibility with a smaller vehicle, but I want to warn others that if you have a large SUV like we do, we could not see the driveway at all over the hood of our car when going over the crest at the top. It’s such a steep downhill slope, that it was a blind drop for us when entering the driveway off the road. However, it’s very well paved with grooves cut in for traction, and has a switchback at the bottom. There’s even a well-thought out little trail through the woods leading from the house up to the top of the driveway if you prefer to walk up or down there (if you’re too scared to actually ride in the car on the driveway again like me!) BUT the good news is that 1) after that first time, you do get used to it and it gets so much easier to conquer! and 2) the house is totally worth it!!! The awesome mountain view off the back porch faces south, so I was hoping we would be able to see both the sunrises & sunsets looking towards the east and west. Unfortunately we didn’t get to enjoy that because the weather didn’t cooperate! It was rainy and very cloudy/foggy during our entire week stay, although I’m sure the views would have been stunning if we’d had clear skies. And if you gotta be stuck in a house during crappy weather, this is definitely the perfect house to be in on a rainy day!! The house itself is absolutely gorgeous inside & out. It’s huge, beautifully designed and decorated, and the furniture is so comfortable. The bathrooms are truly stunning! It’s got such a perfect layout and the outdoor decks are fantastic. We really loved and enjoyed the hot tub and the fire pit, and the fact that we could still enjoy being outside with a fire and making s’mores even during the rain since that part of the porch is covered and screened in! The kitchen is huge and has everything you need to cook & serve meals (except for spices & seasonings.) The whole family loved the downstairs pool table for entertainment. I would not hesitate to book it again & again, because it’s really just perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great property. Poor management.

The house itself was spectacular. Very clean and incredible view. Lots of things to do in the house. Pool table, ping pong (although the table is out on the porch with no screen, so be prepared to fetch balls that fall down the slope outside), a ton of board games, puzzles, and books. The negatives are the hot water was not working in the downstairs bedroom during our stay and the driveway and road to get up to the house are very steep. The biggest negative (and the thing that makes it so that we will not rent here again and would advise others not to), is that after we checked out, the property manager, Yonder, charged our card two additional unauthorized pet fees that they claimed we had on the property. We definitely did not have any pets with us. They based this assumption off of the fact that there were two dog houses on the lower porch which were there before we arrived. (After we distilled the charges they determined that the owners of the house left them there). Misunderstandings are fine, but the problem I have is instead of contacting us about it, they immediately assumed that we tried to sneak pets in and made an unauthorized charge on our card. They refunded the pet charges, but only after our insistence. This is obviously not the proper way to go about things and we won't be renting a property managed by Yonder again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amelia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing trip

Cabin was perfect for our 4 adults and 5 kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful secluded mountain getaway

The property was beautiful, clean, and well maintained. The views were amazing and loved the screened in porch and hot tub. The kitchen was well equipped and the gas grill worked perfectly. The bedrooms were large and comfortable, as was the main living area. Nicely decorated and lots of books to choose from. Perfect for a romantic mountain getaway. It was higher up in the mountains than I expected, with little room for walking. The driveway is very steep. The thermostat was tricky and we had to keep resetting it. I called for assistance, but never received a call back, which is why I rated that poorly. If it had been a bigger issue, that would be a major concern for me, especially at the high price for the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An Excellent House

House was very clean, well-equipped, and thoughtfully designed. Plenty of comfortable seating in living room, kitchen, and on the deck. The hot tub is spacious, and we loved that a portion of the deck is screened in. We were 2 couples, so having 2 king bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms was great. It is very quiet and peaceful, but close enough to the town of Black Mountain for convenience of shopping, restaurants, etc. The driveway is pretty steep but you get used to it. I would not hesitate to recommend this house to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Mountain Getaway

Sticks and Stones is an absolutely stunning property. Plenty of room for 10 people to stay comfortably. Favorite things about our stay was the gorgeous view, screened in porch with rockers, the hot tub and the gourmet kitchen where we cooked many meals. Tons of wildlife to see in the neighborhood and surrounding area, including a mama bear and her three cubs. Very close to fun activities for all ages and abilities. The NC Arboretum was our favorite. The only issue we had was upon arrival. The master bed looked like it had been slept in, and there were dirty towels in the bathroom. I washed the sheets (no change of sheets available on hand) at 9:30pm the night we arrived. Not thrilled, but issue was quickly addressed by the property management team. Apparently it was a miscommunication with the owners and their friend who had used the property just before us. The housekeeper came the next morning to give the bathroom a good cleaning and was very apologetic about the issue. We appreciate the owners making their beautiful home available for others to enjoy. We hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded getaway

We enjoyed the home very much. It was very well appointed and had terrific views. It is a bit out of the way but thats what we wanted. Pay close attention to recommendations about travel in icy weather. If you don’t, you may be very disappointed. We would definitely stay here again if we desired to visit Asheville again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

We were so pleased with this property. We walked in and it felt like home! The location was great and the house was perfect fir us! I have already booked this for next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we needed

We really enjoyed our stay. The house is beautiful and comfortable. We loved the open floor plan, well-equipped kitchen, back screened deck, and relaxing mountain views. The primary bedroom is huge, with an amazing walk in shower/tub. The other bedrooms are downstairs, off the game room. This space would be perfect for a family with young kids or a group of teens. We also enjoyed the pool table, dart board and chessboard. House is in a great location too. Grocery store is a short drive down the mountain, and there are plenty of things to do in the area. We enjoyed hiking, visiting the NC Arboretum, and the Farmer’s Market. The driveway down to the house is worth mentioning... it is very steep, but well-paved. Should you ever need to walk up to the road (which would be difficult to do via the driveway), there is a short path thru the pretty wooded property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020