Places to stay near The North Carolina Arboretum

The Cottage at Bent Creek

Enjoy this cozy freshly remodeled home in the heart of Bent Creek. Located on a private drive just off of the Pisgah National Forrest. You will have hiking and biking trails that dreams are made of just 2.5 miles away from your door! The Asheville outlet mall is also only 2.5 miles away, 2.2 miles to the Asheville Arboretum and Blue Ridge Parkway entrance, and 4 miles from I-26. Once you are on I-26 your are just 5.2 miles from downtown Asheville. Enjoy all that this beautiful area has to offer!

The Hard Times Inn

The Hard Times Inn is the trail-front property of your dreams! With direct access to 74 miles of trails right out your front door, this is the luxurious basecamp for anyone who wants to hike or mountain bike. Nestled inside the borders of the Bent Creek Experimental Forest (part of the stunning Pisgah National Forest) you'll be just minutes from downtown Asheville, but feel a world away. Leave your car parked in front of the house and immerse yourself in the natural beauty that surrounds you.

Last Minute retreat Bent Creek Asheville vacation

Fully remodeled contemporary ranch home in quiet Bent Creek neighborhood. Light-filled living space with fireplace, local art, and fully equipped kitchen. French doors lead to a large rear patio with BBQ grill and outdoor dining as well as a spacious backyard with fire pit. Includes locking storage for bikes. Just minutes to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Bent Creek Trails, French Broad River, Lake Powhatan & the NC Arboretum. Plus only 9 miles from everything that downtown Asheville has to offer!

Relaxing Studio Close to Trails and Town

Beautiful and cozy, attached studio full of natural light, queen size bed, full kitchen, full bath. Enjoy the privacy of your separate entrance, sitting porch, and self check-in. We're close to it all, so hike the scenic Blue Ridge mountains, mountain bike the Bent Creek trails, or tube relaxing French Broad River before taking in vibrant downtown, funky West Asheville, and the breweries and galleries of the River Arts District. Very close to Asheville Outlets and easy access to airport.

Modern Cabin Retreat w/ Sauna

This space was designed with love and care and the hope that all who stay here feel relaxed and connected to nature. We recently added a cedar barrel sauna that heats up quickly and is user friendly. Often we don’t see guests but I’m always available for questions and recommendations. We live "next door" on the same property with our two young sons. The cabin is located in a neighborhood, so while it hopefully feels removed from any hustle and bustle, there is access to many conveniences.

THE SWEET SPOT- serene hilltop, close to downtown

Serene hilltop residence with panoramic view of the Blue Ridge mountains and a remarkable view of the Biltmore estate. Well stocked kitchen for entertaining or celebrating a special life event or a perfect place for quiet reflection in a romantic setting. *Drive 10 minutes or < to - Downtown shopping, theater Art district Biltmore NC Arboretum Zen Tubing - French Broad River Lake Powhatan - swimming Blue Ridge Parkway Fly fishing *No children between the ages of 5 mos. and 7 yrs. No pets.

*Cozy Tiny Cottage* 20 min to Downtown Asheville

Woodfield Cottage is new construction that has an open floor plan with full kitchen, one bed, one bathroom, screened in porch with hot tub, pellet grill and everything you need for a relaxing retreat. You will have the entire place all to yourself. Woodfield Cottage rests at the end of a cul-de-sac in a quiet neighborhood and is in a perfect location to all the great things Asheville has to offer. Just 8 mins from the Asheville Regional Airport and a 20 min drive to downtown Asheville.

Asheville - Mountain Bike & Hike in Bent Creek!

Mountain Bike and Hiking private, wooded paradise! Falcon's Escape is located right near the Rice Pinnacle trailhead of the Bent Creek Experimental Forest and Lake Powhatan with 10,000 acres of nature for you to explore. We are also 1 mile away from the NC Arboretum, the French Broad River, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. You can reach downtown Asheville within 15 minutes with attractions galore including the Biltmore Estate the historic, New Belgium Brewing, and the River Arts District.

Bent Creek Beauty

Enjoy the sights and sounds of nature at our newly renovated home in Bent Creek. Moments from the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Arboretum. This 3/2 features a private backyard with an amazing pool area to keep everyone entertained. It will comfortably fit 8 guests. Relax poolside after mountain biking in the neighborhood, hiking on the Parkway, floating down the French Broad River, sightseeing at the Biltmore, or enjoying downtown Asheville restaurants and breweries downtown.

Lost Fox Sheep Farm at Bent Creek

No chores just enjoy this peaceful pasture, soak in the hot tub and feel a million miles away while only being 4 Miles to trail heads in Bent Creek, 2 miles to the Bent Creek river park and access (you can borrow my Kayaks or tubes) and 2 miles to the Blue Ridge parkway and Arboretum. 10 Miles to downtown Asheville. great location for hikes and mountain biking. This is a tiny house on a sheep farm. Early or late check in/out might be available on request.

Rice Pinnacle Retreat

Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space. This newly constructed, Scandinavian inspired home makes you feel like you've gotten away from it all, while only being 12 minutes from downtown Asheville. Relax in the hot tub on the deck surround by the mountain laurel canopy, snuggle up by the fireplace and watch a movie, or just bathe in the forest through the floor to ceiling windows while you take your coffee in bed.

Blue Ridge Parkway Treehouse

This one of a kind tree top guest house is located adjacent to the Blue Ride Parkway where you can bike or hike from the back door and into Bent Creek and Mills River. It sits above the French Broad River where you can easily access the river to paddle, SUP, or fish. Perfect for 2-3 people who love the outdoors yet want to be close to the Asheville area. This property is 10 minutes to downtown and is also pet friendly.