The Lodge at French Broad

We took eight adults, two teenagers, and two children to this wonderful mountain retreat for a week. There was plenty of space and plenty of amenities at the property. The kitchen was well stocked. Lots of entertainment, options, including a hot tub. Everything was well-maintained and modernly furnished. Communication was excellent from the host, and I would highly recommend anyone staying in this place. If you’re looking for a large, updated mountain cabin, with fantastic views, and lots of privacy, this is your place!

Jamie G - Posted: 3/24/2024 - Stayed from: 3/12/2024 to 3/17/2024

Beautiful house with a great view. Everything was clean and ready to use. Lots of amenities and things to do around the house. We would come back or book through Carolina Mornings again.

Rhianna J - Posted: 3/24/2024 - Stayed from: 3/3/2024 to 3/7/2024

My stay at Carolina Mornings was nothing less than perfect. The home was exactly as pictured with a beautiful view.

Bethany M - Posted: 2/22/2024 - Stayed from: 2/1/2024 to 2/5/2024

Lovely home! Was very surprised there was a pizza oven downstairs. Would stay again!

Alexandra S - Posted: 12/21/2023 - Stayed from: 12/15/2023 to 12/19/2023

Very bright and clean. Loved the modern feel of the furnishings. We especially loved the well-equipped kitchen

Michelle T - Posted: 11/15/2023 - Stayed from: 7/23/2023 to 7/30/2023

We loved staying at the upper deck to soak in the views. But the kitchen is a close second favorite.

Katie Z - Posted: 11/15/2023 - Stayed from: 8/25/2023 to 9/1/2023

Beautiful home and view. The layout was good and the furnishings were nice. The down stairs game area is great.

Amy T - Posted: 11/15/2023 - Stayed from: 6/1/2023 to 6/6/2023

This was a warmfelt getaway and everything was so perfectly delivered. Thank you for allowing us to share and have two with our best friends for a relaxing weekend. We will never forget!

Paulina L - Posted: 10/1/2023 - Stayed from: 9/8/2023 to 9/11/2023

This place is very spacious, it is exactly like the pictures, and the views are amazing! Totally recommend!

Paulina L - Posted: 9/18/2023 - Stayed from: 9/8/2023 to 9/11/2023

I brought my girlfriend and her entire family there to spend a week with each other and to ask for their blessing in marriage. This home was beautifully well-maintained and worth every penny spent. A perfect place to propose to my now fiancé.

Kyle K - Posted: 9/18/2023 - Stayed from: 9/11/2023 to 9/14/2023

Awesome house, loved the furnishing everywhere. Very comfortable downstairs couch. The hot tub was on when we got there and took a bit to fully heat up but definitely fun and worth it. Loved the overall atmosphere of the home. Great kitchen, lots of seating. The views were amazing just from the front balcony. Stocked with board games, huge plus. Almost every bedroom except one, has its own attached bathroom. The backyard patio was a great vibe just could use some more seating.

Timothy H - Posted: 9/17/2023 - Stayed from: 9/1/2023 to 9/4/2023

Our family came together from four areas in North Carolina to spend time in the mountains ages from 8 to 77 years old. This place exceeded our expectations. The joy that it brought to the boys was amazing. We used every aspect of the house - games, hot tub, and grill, It was so spacious and we had fun just finding each other. Thank you for providing us with a five-star experience.

Philip V - Posted: 8/30/2023 - Stayed from: 8/7/2023 to 8/11/2023

Wonderful home. Perfect for our large family of 8 adults. Loved the main floor space and a large kitchen where we could prepare meals and gather around a large dining room table. The bedrooms and bathrooms are very nice. Games in the basement, corn hole, hot tub, and fire pit were great options for entertainment of all ages. If we have to be back in the area we would book again and stay longer to enjoy all the amenities that the owners left for us. Used their notebook of area restaurants to select dining options. Great view of the mountains from the back porch and sunset and saw why they call it Smokey Mountains as the mist rolled over the valley after a storm. Great time.

Allison H - Posted: 8/15/2023 - Stayed from: 8/11/2023 to 8/13/2023

Thank you so much for letting us use your beautiful home. Seeing the deer every day was so amazing. The views are gorgeous. The home was great for our four teenagers. The house was well-stocked. We just celebrated the family being together.

Meryl D - Posted: 8/1/2023 - Stayed from: 7/16/2023 to 7/23/2023

My goodness this home was beautiful, well appointed, and the views are amazing. It had everything you could need. The beds were extremely comfortable and the rooms spacious. The only downside is the roads leading to the property are extremely narrow with sharp turns, and there is very little close by in terms of food, shopping, etc. I would definitely stay here again. It was a peaceful getaway.

Shanda M - Posted: 7/17/2023 - Stayed from: 7/9/2023 to 7/14/2023

First, I emailed a few times leading up to our stay and once during our stay and received responses quickly from the Carolina Mornings team! Also, read ALL of the info they send (very helpful for things from finding the house to amenities). One note- might not want to stay here in winter, unless you have a vehicle well equipped for a very steep driveway. The Lodge at French Broad was perfect for our group of 8, beautiful inside and the beds were comfortable, everything was clean, the kitchen well stocked, huge double washer and dryer, plenty of space to find a nook to read, a large dining table for meals (we hired a private chef one night!) and game night. Great balcony overlooking the mountains!! The hot tub was ready for us and everything was perfect during our stay. It was about 25-30 mins from downtown Asheville. Not a problem for us as we stayed in mostly but did go into town for shopping and lunch. :) We also drove down and took a walk by the rive, just down the road. Very relaxing mountain retreat! We had a great time and can't wait to be back.

Anonymous U from Nashville, TN - Posted: 7/12/2023 - Stayed from: 6/19/2023 to 6/23/2023

It was a fantastic house and view. Loved spending time in the house and outside by the fire and hot tub with friends. Amazing quiet remote property, with a lot to do inside and outside the home. Be warned that the driveway is extremely steep and you would not want to go up or down in snow/ice. However, the house is perfect and everyone enjoyed their stay!

Robert S - Posted: 7/2/2023 - Stayed from: 6/16/2023 to 6/19/2023

This place was so fun! It is so spacious and cozy! We loved the view and we will be back.

Lauren V - Posted: 6/1/2023 - Stayed from: 5/26/2023 to 5/28/2023

Great home with beautiful views. Lots of amenities and quiet area.

Halle E - Posted: 5/5/2023 - Stayed from: 4/7/2023 to 4/9/2023

This house is absolutely stunning! It is tucked in the mountains so it provides the perfect retreat from the real world. It’s only 2-3 minutes from a gorgeous river where people were rafting, painting, and relaxing. You can even hear the river from the porch! It is so peaceful and the view from the porch immediately calms your soul. We stayed at this house and drove into Asheville a couple of times during our stay and the drive is not bad at all! So it’s still a great option even if you want to visit Asheville. The only thing I will say is the driveway is a bit steep but the view at the top makes it all worth it. We can’t wait to go back and if this house is available for our next trip back, we’ll definitely be staying there again!

Ellen H - Posted: 4/26/2023 - Stayed from: 4/13/2023 to 4/16/2023

This stay was amazing! Came here with my family for a weekend and it was the best place! It was spotless, matched the photos, and was an overall amazing experience! The amenities really added to the experience with all the games & their hot tub! Didn’t even feel the need to go out because of how much we enjoyed the place. Highly recommend!

Hidy A - Posted: 3/13/2023 - Stayed from: 3/10/2023 to 3/12/2023

This home was exactly as it appears in pictures and offers fantastic views. The layout is perfect for two families or a group vacationing together. We also loved the fact this rental came with complimentary passes to local attractions and we took advantage of that when visiting the Biltmore - a great perk, for sure! We suggest looking into that in advance to see what options you have.

Donna M - Posted: 3/13/2023 - Stayed from: 3/6/2023 to 3/10/2023

Everything was amazing about the place! The house is beautiful and we had a great visit! We will one day be back!

Amanda J - Posted: 3/7/2023 - Stayed from: 3/3/2023 to 3/6/2023

The house has everything large families need. It has a very well-equipped kitchen, perfect bedrooms for all to fit in and the large spaces are the best. The main living room, the dining room, the outdoor fireplace, and the playroom are just excellent places for the family to be together. The majority of the house is very well maintained and clean, except for the ground level. There we found the TV couch with popcorn and dirt, the rooms were dirty, and the furniture on the deck looked like hasn't been cleaned for a long time. We couldn't use that part of the house. The house location is very good. You can find some nearby outdoor trails at a 15 to 20 min distance. Asheville is 30 to 40 min away, which is fine. It has local stores nearby to buy groceries and stuff.

Hector M - Posted: 9/15/2022 - Stayed from: 7/22/2022 to 7/29/2022

Very nice property for large families.

Gregory H from Raleigh, NC - Posted: 9/15/2022 - Stayed from: 8/12/2022 to 8/15/2022

Beautifully renovated, the details of the decor were perfection, but no water pressure. Even if you shower one at a time, you still can't change the water pressure.

Kelly G from Irvine, CA - Posted: 9/15/2022 - Stayed from: 8/26/2022 to 8/28/2022

Amazing property. Perfect for family and friends to have an incredible weekend in the mountains. We loved our trip.

Katherine H from USA - Posted: 9/8/2022 - Stayed from: 9/1/2022 to 9/5/2022

Very nice property for large families.

Gregory E from Hickory, NC - Posted: 8/16/2022 - Stayed from: 8/4/2022 to 8/8/2022

This home is even more beautiful in person! The view is spectacular and the home is immaculate. Plenty of room for the whole family, and tons of entertainment for my teenagers. Perfect amount of seclusion, but still within 10 mins of a grocery store. We will definitely plan to stay here again!

Aisha D from Hillsdale, NY - Posted: 8/16/2022 - Stayed from: 7/21/2022 to 7/25/2022

Our stay couldn’t have been more perfect! Every person in the house had a blast! There was plenty of room for everyone and lots of activities. The house was immaculate! Thanks so much for letting us stay here! Would love to come back again.

Lindsay S - Posted: 8/10/2022 - Stayed from: 6/16/2022 to 6/20/2022

This home is even more beautiful in person! The view is spectacular and the home is immaculate. Plenty of room for the whole family, and tons of entertainment for my teenagers. Perfect amount of seclusion, but still within 10 mins of a grocery store. We will definitely plan to stay here again!

Aisha M from Irvine, CA - Posted: 8/4/2022 - Stayed from: 7/10/2022 to 7/12/2022

This home is perfect for group travel. The wi-fi is great if you have to work at all and the kitchen is fully equipped.

Taylor J - Posted: 6/27/2022 - Stayed from: 4/29/2022 to 5/1/2022

I love the Lodge at French Broad! Have spent two family/framily holidays at this gorgeous, spacious property. It is pristine clean, simply but beautifully decorated. Perfect for large family gatherings or get-aways with friends. Half the bedrooms have a private bath and the beds are super comfortable. With 3 floors, there is plenty of room to have several activities going on simultaneously whether you want peace and quiet, or social fun. Wifi worked great. Game areas, large outdoor pergola with hot tub, two indoor and an outdoor fireplace and firepit were perfect for gathering together. Kids loved praying in the woods behind the lodge. Huge kitchen with all the appliances you will need to cook big family meals, or eat out in nearby Asheville. The Appalachian trail and several white water rafting options are near by as well. Or hike up & down the driveway for a good workout. Big grassy area across the street on the river. I love everything about this place! & Pet friendly is a plus.

Anonymous U from Michigan - Posted: 4/25/2022 - Stayed from: 11/23/2021 to 11/28/2021

I’ve stayed at this gorgeous home and it is a home to never forget!! The views stretch for miles and there is a river no even 5 mins down the road. Being there is so peace full and calming. The house is enormous and the floor plan is so well thought out! There are so many bathrooms I can’t count! There is a beautiful bad yard with gorgeous fresh grass, as well as a out door living space with a hot tub and corn hole! I highly recommend this gorgeous home for a week stay in the mountains:)

Sage P from Huntersville - Posted: 4/20/2022 - Stayed from: 4/19/2022 to 4/8/2022

Wow! It’s a great place to come to get away from the fast pace of life. The views are awesome on the way and also from the front deck. The outdoor space is fabulous, we had a fire in the back sat around and talked. My husband and I were in the main floor master suite and had our own outdoor seating on the deck. Very nice! I love to cook and the kitchen is big and well stocked with lots of dishes and great appliances and pots. The ingles grocery is on the way in, it’s the perfect place to stock up on the good food. We enjoyed the hot tub and there is corn hole on the pergola and swing chairs too. The hill is steep but it’s a great walk to the river! We enjoyed the pool table on the lower floor and ping pong etc. It was a great time with family, or any group. Oh don’t forget the Appalachian trail is close by with great opportunities for hiking. We go to the little town of Hot springs to hop on the trail. It’s beautiful!! You will not regret this trip!

Anonymous U from Huntersville - Posted: 4/20/2022 - Stayed from: 12/21/2021 to 12/22/2021