The Alpine House

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Ideally located on the southern slope of Mount Mitchell just 20 minutes from Asheville, The Alpine House is the ultimate modern lodge for a fantastic mountain vacation. Explore this expansive, 5-bedroom, post-and-beam estate with exquisite Craftsman details. This vacation rental has all the amenities on your checklist: hot tub, deck with mountain views, gourmet kitchen, fireplaces, and gardens to explore.

The Alpine House has all the amenities on your checklist for the ultimate large group stay: a hot tub, a huge deck, two full kitchens, numerous cozy spaces with fireplaces, a kid's bunk room, and absolute privacy. Ideally located just 20 minutes from Asheville, The Alpine House sits on the slope of Mount Mitchell bordering the Southern Appalachian Conservancy. Explore this expansive, 5,600 square foot, 5-bedroom, post-and-beam estate with exquisite Craftsman details. Past the private gate, the sound of the rushing creek greets you upon arrival at The Alpine House. An impressive space for any gathering, the massive great room focuses on the mountain scenery through a soaring wall of windows, with winter views of the Seven Sisters range. Cook a gourmet feast in the well-equipped kitchen with double ovens and a six-burner gas range and enjoy each other's company in the adjacent dining area. Savor your own fireplace and lounging area in the spacious master suite, featuring a spa-style bath with an air-bubble tub and its own mini-fireplace to warm up by. If you absolutely must plug in while on break, the loft office is a great place to focus and includes an exercise bike. The Alpine House goes the distance for groups with multiple families and kids, providing a separate in-law suite with an efficiency kitchen on the upper level and another set of full accomodations on the lower level. A second living area, kitchen, and dining area downstairs make life a little easier with a full house! For the younger crowd, there's a bunk room that sleeps six ond offers fun games including indoor basketball and foosball. Get everyone outside to discover the delightful property - native landscaping full of mountain laurels, rhododendrons, and azaleas bring color to the surrounding forest. Entertaining in the evening comes easy with a hot tub and outdoor seating. Access to The Alpine House is all paved, including a wrap-around driveway with multiple access points to the house. Come see for yourself! The Alpine House just might be the best Asheville vacation rental that you'll ever find.

Amenities
• 3-Story Home
• 5 Bedrooms: 2 King Beds, 2 Queen Beds, 2 Full Beds and 2 Twin Beds (2 Bunk Beds)
• 4 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath
• Soaking Tub/Jetted Tub
• Fully Equipped Gourmet Kitchen
• Two Ovens
• Keurig Coffee Brewer
• Four Gas Fireplaces
• Peloton Bike
• Foosball Table
• Indoor Basketball Hoop
• Balcony
• Deck with Outdoor Seating
• Charcoal Grill
• Outdoor Dining Area
• Hot Tub
• Mountain Views
• Wooded Surroundings
• Square ft: ??5,689 sq ft

Bed/Bath Arrangements
• Main Level: Main Suite/Bedroom One - 1 King Bed, attached Full Bath with Soaking Tub; Half Bath
• Upper Level: Bedroom Two - 1 King Bed, attached Shower Bath
• Lower Level: Bedroom Three - 1 Queen Bed; Shared Shower Bath; Bedroom Four - 1 Queen Bed; Bedroom Five - 2 Full Beds and 2 Twin Beds (2 Bunks); Shared Shower Bath

Location Details
Only a quick drive away from downtown Black Mountain (14 min), The Alpine House is perfect for a mountain escape that's not too far out of town. The grocery store is 19 minutes away, with interstate access at the same point. Outdoor activities are plentiful, including hiking on the Blue Ridge Parkway and paddling the Swannanoa River, plus there's two public parks close-by, Lake Tomahawk (14 min) and Robert Lake Park (18 min), and both have great kid's activities. With easy access to I-40 and I-240, the best area attractions are at your fingertips, including the Biltmore Estate (28 min). It's a smooth drive to downtown Asheville, offering celebrated culinary and entertainment scenes. This Asheville vacation rental is located in Black Mountain and is approximately 29 minutes to downtown Asheville.

Important Property Notes
• Seasonal Gas Fireplaces are not operational between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
• Please be aware there is a steep circular driveway. For ease of access and egress, when arriving take the left driveway up to the home and continue that path upon your departure.
• 4WD/AWD Recommended in Winter
During the winter months and inclement weather, a 4WD/AWD vehicle is recommended to access this property. During winter months, it is also strongly recommended that you arrive during daylight hours. Enjoy your mountain adventure!
• Travel Insurance Recommended: During the winter months we ask you to please consider CSA Travel Insurance to protect your vacation investment from potential winter weather events that could prevent access to the home.
• Noise Ordinance: The Alpine is located in a quiet mountain community. This home is under a noise ordinance between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. It is not suitable for groups that are looking for late nights of celebration on the deck. Carolina Mornings offers many properties that offer seclusion, so if this is an inconvenience for you, please give us a call and we will help you find the perfect property to match your needs!
• There is a Peloton Exercise Bike located in the Loft Area. Guests are permitted to use the bike if they login with their own Peloton membership. Only Delta-compatible cleated shoes can be used on this bike.

Property Cancellation Policy
Please note that this property’s Non-Refundable Period is 30 days prior to arrival. If your reservation is made within this period, it will be non-refundable from the time of booking. Cancellations are permitted outside of this period, per our vacation rental agreement. We encourage you to consider travel insurance to help protect your vacation investment against the unknown! Learn more about Travel Insurance here.

Mountain Discovery Pass
Each reservation comes complete with our exclusive Mountain Discovery Pass, which now includes a Biltmore Estate pass -- in addition to seasonal activities such as ziplining, whitewater rafting, and skiing! This extremely valuable pass is a special gift from Carolina Mornings to our guests, and is not available anywhere else. Enjoy Asheville the way it is meant to be enjoyed, and let us spoil you with activities and the best customer service in Asheville!