Located less than a mile from Mars Hill town center, The Lodge stretches over 14 acres of forest and rolling pasture. Opportunities for adventure abound, including a wooded picnic area, horseshoe pits, and a walking trail to the property's pinnacle point, which features a stone fire pit and views of nearby mountain peaks. 

The Lodge House courtyard is conveniently fenced and ideal for children, dogs, lounging on a sunny day, and gathering around the above-ground fire pit late into the evening. Make mealtimes memorable with dining options including a romantic formal dining room in Lodge House, a family dining table and bar top seating in the Lodge Barn, and portable picnic tables that can be used to seat up to 18 people, or that can be set up in the Lodge Barn to accommodate the whole group up to 25! 

Lodge House
Built in 1917 and once home to a family of 15 children, the Lodge House embodies old-fashioned appeal with classic covered porches, a front parlor sitting area, and eight gas-burning fireplaces. The traditional dining room features original beadboard walls. The sun room and fully-equipped kitchen are bright and cheery spaces with pastoral views from the back of the house. 

Find rest and relaxation in the Lodge House's five spacious bedroom suites, each outfitted with comfortable furnishings and a flat screen TV with Roku. The main floor main suite features two fireplaces and a private living room with a small bar area and mini-fridge, perfect for preparing morning coffee or an afternoon snack. A second main suite, located on the upper level, also has two fireplaces and offers access to a covered porch with great views of the property. If you enjoy a deep soak in a hot bath, you'll love the upper level guest room that features an attached bath with an antique clawfoot tub.

Lodge Barn
A stroll just up the hill from the Lodge House brings you to the Lodge Barn, a recently renovated home where you'll discover the very definition of rustic modern decor. This comfortable space features original curiosities such as sliding stall doors and a tin-roof ceiling, as well as stunning architectural details like the massive stone hearth. The Lodge Barn includes a fully-equipped kitchen that's large enough to cook for a family feast. Additional features include a full-sized washer and dryer, and a main bedroom with a king bed and en-suite bathroom. Head outdoors for a good time around the grill. Views of the estate and cool mountain breezes are best enjoyed from a lounge chair on the covered patio! 

Lodge Cottage
Located just behind the Lodge House, this comfortable private home provides additional space to spread out. Offering two bedrooms, a cozy living area, and a kitchenette with a full-size refrigerator, the Lodge Cottage gives you easy access from the paved driveway, and is handicap assisted with accessible attributes including a single-level floor plan, ramps on the front and back entrances, wide entrance doors, and grab bars in one of the baths. The vibrant back deck overlooks the Lodge House courtyard and pastures beyond.

Create your own timeless traditions at The Lodge. This is the perfect place for reconnecting with friends and loved ones, whether it's quiet moments like drinking lemonade on the covered front porch or busy days filled with family activities, the memories you create here will last a lifetime!

• Pet-Friendly - $85 pet fee waived for one dog per reservation!

• 3 Separate Homes: Lodge House, Lodge Barn & Lodge Cottage

• 5 Bedrooms in Lodge House: 3 King, 1 Queen, 1 Full, 6 Twin, plus 4 Full Baths
• 2 Bedrooms in Lodge Barn: 1 King & 1 Queen, plus 2 Full Baths

• 2 Bedrooms in Lodge Cottage: 2 King & 1 Queen Sleeper Sofa, plus 1 Full Bath & 1 Half Bath

• Fully Equipped Kitchen in Lodge House & Lodge Barn; Kitchenette in Lodge Cottage

• Gas Fireplaces in Lodge House & Wood Fireplace in Lodge Barn

• Wireless internet streaming with Roku

• Shaded Group Picnic Area

• Ridegeline Fire Pit with Mountain Views

• 14-Acre Estate Just Minutes from Downtown Mars Hill

Important Property Notes
• Guests must purchase firewood for the wood fireplace and/or fire pit, as none is provided.
• Seasonal Gas Fireplaces are not operational between Memorial Day and Labor Day. 

A visit to the charming mountain town of Mars Hill gives you the best of both worlds: convenience to Asheville, just 15 miles away via nearby I-26, and the delight of Madison County's majestic rural beauty. Home to Mars Hill University, the oldest college in Western North Carolina, Mars Hill is known for its thriving arts community and abundance of outdoor activities in the area, including mountain biking at nearby Bailey Mountain, skiing at Wolf Laurel, hiking the Appalachian Trail, and exploring scenic points along the Blue Ridge Parkway. This Asheville vacation rental is located in Mars Hill and is approximately 22 minutes to downtown Asheville.  

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*Read about the history of The Lodge in an Asheville Citizen-Times newspaper article.