Cubs Den

Cubs Den is located in an incredibly beautiful setting close to Asheville with easy access to great skiing and hiking. It feels wonderfully remote while still being very convenient to town and nearby amenities. The house itself is exceptionally well stocked. It truly feels like a cross between a five-star hotel and an Airbnb. When we walked in, it felt as though we were the very first guests. Everything is brand new, in perfect condition, and spotlessly clean. Truly, all you need to bring is a toothbrush and food. Everything else has been thoughtfully provided. The layout was ideal for our family of four, with two adults and two kids. The main level includes a comfortable living area, dining space, kitchen, and bathroom. The hot tub is just outside the back door, making it incredibly easy to enjoy. Upstairs, there are two matching primary suites, each with a very comfortable king bed and a spacious bathroom with both a tub and a shower. The laundry is also upstairs and conveniently located. The listing mentions three bedrooms, which can be a bit confusing. The bunk beds are more of an extra sleeping area adjacent to the two bedrooms. It is really a very spacious two-bedroom home, and it worked perfectly for us. We were visiting friends who have a home in Wolf Laurel near the new Hatley Pointe ski resort. I did not want to stay in an old, moldy cabin, and while this home required a bit more driving, it was absolutely worth it. Cubs Den brings you closer to nature, but with all the conveniences of home. The whitetail deer that wandered into a field below the house sealed the deal on our love for Cubs Den. We loved this house and are already looking at dates for our next stay.

Rachel P - Posted: 1/22/2026 - Stayed from: 1/16/2026 to 1/18/2026

We absolutely loved our stay. Clean and beautiful cabin.

Vickie G - Posted: 12/18/2025 - Stayed from: 12/4/2025 to 12/7/2025

Beautiful property! Classic, rustic cabin feel without being dated. The cabin was roomy while still feeling cozy. All the furniture was nice, and the beds were comfortable, definitely more on the luxury side. Everything was clean, and clear instructions were left throughout the cabin about how to utilize everything. Thoroughly enjoyed the hot tub and all amenities. The area is more secluded, about 20-30 minutes from most everything. We enjoyed the quiet, and the property is gated with code access. The cabin is on a hill, but you should be fine in first gear. Overall, a fabulous experience and would enjoy staying again

Lizbeth T - Posted: 12/18/2025 - Stayed from: 12/12/2025 to 12/14/2025

We could not have chosen a more perfect spot for our anniversary trip. The cabin was perfection! It was so cozy, but spacious with every amenity you could possibly need. The kitchen was stocked with all needed utensils and small appliances (even a popcorn popper!) and everything was brand new and organized. There were classic board games and movies and a cozy fireplace area to relax. The covered porch was gorgeous for our morning coffee, even in the winter. The bedrooms and beds were so comfortable with plenty of closet and dresser space to unpack and make it truly feel like home (better even). The twin master suites were brilliant so that no one has to fight over which room is best, although it was just the two of us this time. The private hot tub and fire pit were our favorite part and abundant fire wood was even provided! Maintenance even came to drain and clean the hot tub during our stay and communication was on point! I wish we could live here! The location itself is remote so every place is at least a 20-30 minute drive away or more. That’s the only thing we didn’t love. However, we made it a point to enjoy the house itself as much as possible so that was the favorite part of our trip and I love the fact that it was so private and silent. We can’t wait to go back. My standards for vacation rentals have forever been raised after our stay at cub’s den. They set the bar super high!

Anonymous - Posted: 12/9/2025 (Vrbo) - Stayed from: 11/15/2025 to 11/22/2025

Hey Katie, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear Cubs Den exceeded your expectations. We're thrilled you enjoyed our amenities and the cozy atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Carolina Mornings staff

Posted: 12/10/2025

We had the most amazing Thanksgiving week at the cabin and had everything we needed to cook a full Thanksgiving dinner! We loved the additional touches of the Thanksgiving decorations. Everything was immaculately clean, and we had a generous supply of towels and amenities. Honestly, it was just about perfect!

Kelly K - Posted: 12/3/2025 - Stayed from: 11/23/2025 to 11/28/2025

My wife and I stayed at Cubs Den for our 25th anniversary, and it was the perfect experience. The house is spotless and incredibly well-furnished with quality finishes, tastefully decorated, including seasonal touches, with many thoughtful features and extras such as all necessary basic supplies for a home that many rentals don’t offer (firewood for the fire pit, cooking staples in the kitchen, basic toiletries and laundry detergent in the bathrooms, etc). The kitchen was outfitted with very nice quality cooking equipment and supplies to make meals. It truly felt like a cozy and luxurious home away from home - not a rental. The view is beautiful of a closer, unobstructed range, and the home is surrounded by woods on two sides, which lends itself to visits from nature, especially families of deer around dusk. The hot tub was very nice and worked perfectly. We had one small hitch getting the gas fireplace in the living room started up for the first time of the season, and the property management team was immediately responsive over the weekend and took care of it expeditiously (pretty sure it was operator error on our part). Carolina Mornings does an excellent job of managing its properties. We would absolutely love to stay at Cubs Den again on our next visit to the area. Fantastic stay all around. Highly recommend.

Ryan A - Posted: 10/9/2025 - Stayed from: 10/3/2025 to 10/7/2025

Place was beautiful and spotless!

Anonymous - Posted: 7/27/2025 (Airbnb) - Stayed from: 7/24/2025 to 7/27/2025

Thank you for staying at Cubs Den and mentioning how beautiful and spotless the location is, Greg!

Carolina Mornings staff

Posted: 7/29/2025

I stay at this fabulous cabin about once a month. It is a great escape to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the mountains. I am able to hike the many trails throughout the 100 acre property and have never been there and not seen an abundance of wildlife. Many deer every morning and evening as well as turkey and a host of other animals. It is a great retreat to get out of the hustle and bustle. The cabins are fully equipped with everything that you will ever need and more. My mornings consist of sitting by the fireplace, sipping on my hot chocolate and then usually follow that by sitting on the back porch watching all the wildlife. In the evenings, I usually head to downtown Burnsville to the local brewery for a great hamburger and some live music. The cabin is decorated in a mountain home theme with many unique accessories. I absolutely love this cabin and the other cabin that they have on this property (Deerfield). I will continue to come and enjoy these cabins. Thanks for creating a home away from home.

Anonymous U from Palmetto, FL - Posted: 6/11/2025 - Stayed from: 2/21/2025 to 2/24/2025

We stayed at the Cubs Den cabin. This cabin was absolutely a hidden gem. It is new construction and decorated elegantly, not your usual rental furniture but rather very fine and also comfortable furniture. We stay at a lot of AirBnB and the like and we know good places when we see them. This is one of them. The pictures don't do justice to the overall experience you will have when you walk in and smell the fresh cedar wood interior. We saw deer and turkeys every day and that was a delight. We used the fire pit, with the provided cut wood, every night for smore's and were able to immerse in the night since there are only 2 cabins in this property. The property is secure by a gate even though there are only 2 cabins. The cabin is very private and you don't see the second cabin. The rocking chairs on the deck were lovely for morning coffee and to greet the fresh air. The kitchen had everything we needed and beyond. The indoor fireplace was easy to use with one push button (we are from Florida so easy to operate fireplaces are a big deal to us). The entire cabin has many unique decorative accessories that look like custom made (I won't spoil it for you). The check-in process was very straightforward with digital codes provided to us in advance. We did not have any issues so we did not have the need to test their customer service response. The cabin was very clean, a better description would be spotless. The beds were very comfortable with very nice high end pillows. Easy access from the road for any weather. The cabin is close to downtown Burnsville (about 10 minutes), which has charming shops and restaurants. We loved the Pacifico Seafood & Grill, which is Mexican but also has many other great American dishes. They also have Pits and Grits for the BBQ lovers. Snap Dragons was good too. We were not disappointed. Oh, and don't forget the Homeplace Brewery, which when we visited had live music Thursday-Saturday. There are also couple of grocery stores (Ingles, which is a little more expensive and Fred's - and you can grill at the cabin since it has a gas grill). It was a very fun town, great for stopping for food after a long day exploring the woods and waterfalls and on the way to the cabin. In terms of waterfalls, visit the Setrock Creek Falls Trail, this was our favorite and super beautiful and peaceful. Bring a sub from the Subway shop near downtown Burnsville, on the way to the waterfall. There were other waterfalls in the area, you can stop at the visitor's center in downtown Burnsville and they will give you maps and tons of options in the area. We also went to Little Switzerland and stopped at the Little Switzerland Inn and had gorgeous views of the Blue Ridge mountains and you can have have lunch there and a beer or ice cream in their rocking chairs overlooking the panorama. Overall this was an amazing experience and highly recommend it. We are world travelers and we were very impressed with this majestic cabin. We can't wait to go back in the fall to see the colors.

Jerry T - Posted: 5/30/2025 - Stayed from: 8/23/2023 to 8/28/2023

What a great cabin. It was super clean and roomy. Wife loved how well it was decorated. The view was tremendous. Great communication with the property manager as well. Would highly recommend this cabin! Thanks!

James G - Posted: 5/30/2025 - Stayed from: 10/19/2023 to 10/22/2023

Kiki did an amazing job cleaning the home we rented for 4 day 3 night stay. It was beautiful inside and out, it made the stay even more remarkable watching it snow. Wild life was absolutely breathtaking. I would definitely recommend.

Penny S - Posted: 5/30/2025 - Stayed from: 12/17/2023 to 12/21/2023

Cubs Den was just as presented by the pictures and description. Clean, well-organized, great location and quiet. If you enjoy hiking, you can go out the cabin door and find miles of trails (old logging roads) with 500 and 600 ft of elevation, great views, and you will see no other people.

James B - Posted: 5/30/2025 - Stayed from: 12/22/2023 to 12/27/2023

We had a great stay at this cabin. The property manager did an excellent job of communicating before and during our stay. Cabin was spotless, beds were comfortable, and we appreciated the beautiful view and well-equipped kitchen. Did not see any satellite or cable for the TV, but it is a smart TV so remember/bring your logins for your favorite streaming apps. Location is definitely secluded but still close enough to Mars Hill and Weaverville. We enjoyed the Twisted Laurel in Weaverville for dinner one night. Asheville is a bit farther of a drive but still not too bad. We enjoyed our stay and would certainly recommend.

Andrew R - Posted: 5/30/2025 - Stayed from: 1/11/2024 to 1/15/2024

Beautiful cabin and we have really enjoyed our stay!

Kendra L - Posted: 5/30/2025 - Stayed from: 4/24/2024 to 4/28/2024

Our cabin is exceptionally clean!

Sheri S - Posted: 5/30/2025 - Stayed from: 7/2/2024 to 7/5/2024

The cabin was outstanding! Everything was modern and clean. The people in charge were friendly and helpful. They were in constant contact with us in case we needed anything. I would come back again and also recommend to a friend. This was our 40th Anniversary gift to ourselves.

Robert M - Posted: 5/30/2025 - Stayed from: 7/11/2024 to 7/15/2024

My family met my husband and I at the Deerfield and Cub’s Den for a week of relaxation and meals and just hanging out. We enjoyed it so much. Despite the terrible storm that passed thru Asheville and all the devastation we were safe and dry. The cabins were equipped with flashlights and we had gas stoves so we could eat for a couple days just using a lighter to start the cooktop. Each cabin was so well appointed and throughly cared for and very clean. We had no complaints. I brought many things from home to use but when I arrived the cabin had everything we needed. We played games after dinner each night and one evening used the fire pit, what a wonderful experience we enjoyed. The only drawback was the driveway to the Cub’s Den, it is a bit tricky to navigate. You must put your vehicle in low gear (can’t stress that enough) and not be timid about picking up speed to make it to the top. But once there it was worth the efforts. This cabin has the best views. Our favorite aspect of the cabins was without a doubt the grand porches equipped with 4 rocking chairs and a large picnic table. Amazing! It was so quiet, we could hear things in the surroundings I’ve never had opportunity to hear before. My husband even had a small dear approach him without reservation and stand near him for a few minutes checking him out when in the driveway. (I wouldn’t have believed it if I hadn’t seen it myself) We visited Mt Mitchell and Grandfather mountain and explored Asheville a bit while men flyfished nearby streams. They want to return and do it again. For owners: we apologize for not complying with direction for departure. There was no water nor electric so we felt badly about leaving dishes. Please accept our regrets and feel free to reach out to us if necessary. And you were so kind to offer a tour of the property, you have a wonderful estate.

Dawn G - Posted: 5/30/2025 - Stayed from: 9/26/2024 to 9/30/2024

The only complaint I have is that when we were ready to relax in the evening we were unable to watch television - so just a heads up NO television, internet very off and on, other that that the place was excellent.

Michelle B - Posted: 5/30/2025 - Stayed from: 2/21/2025 to 2/26/2025