Huge 8 BR/8 BA Secluded Retreat, Spectacular Views 15min to downtown on MTS Tr

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The great room is perfect for all types of gatherings
Front of Main House
Front Porch of Main House
Overhead Photo of Large Living Space
Reading Nook on Main Floor of House

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
£469
avg per night

Explore the area

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Asheville, NC
  • Western North Carolina Nature Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Brinson's Room

1 King Bed

Cammy's Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Hunter's Room

1 King Bed

Jenna's Room

2 Queen Beds

Laurel Room

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Phoenix Room

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Shannon's Room

1 Queen Bed

9 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Bathroom 7

Bathroom 8

Bathroom 10

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

Room

  • Mountain view
  • 7600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 20
  • 6 Queen Beds, 1 Queen Sofa Bed, 3 King Beds and 1 Double Futon
Price is £469 avg per night,

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About the area

Asheville

Located in Asheville, this lodge is in a rural area. Asheville Outlets and Asheville Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Biltmore Estate and Pisgah National Forest. Ready for a night out? Consider The Orange Peel and Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Western North Carolina Nature Center - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Asheville Mall - 10 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance - 11 min drive - 10.0 km
  • The Orange Peel - 12 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 12 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cornerstone Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Huge 8 BR/8 BA Secluded Retreat, Spectacular Views 15min to downtown on MTS Tr


What sets the Wayward Moose Lodge apart from the rest of the properties in the Asheville area? Its location has to be first on the list. You will feel secluded, having a mountain top with incredible scenic views all to yourself, but you in fact will be 5-10 minutes from shopping and 10-15 minutes from eclectic downtown Asheville with all it’s breweries. Twenty minutes to the east is the quaint town of Black Mountain. You will find some of the best hiking, fishing, and white water the region has to offer within an hour’s drive. The Mountains to the Sea Trail and Blue Ridge Parkway will literally be a few hundred feet out your back door.
The second thing that sets us apart is much more mundane but seems to be important to many of our guests and that is the fact that each of the eight spacious bedroom has its own bathroom. Two of these eight bathrooms have air jetted tubs and the primary suite has a claw foot tub as well as large shower.
You can’t overlook the view. Actually, you can overlook it all you want, as it will be staring you in the face about anywhere you are at the Wayward Moose Lodge. My favorite vantage point is from a rocking chair on one of the extensive porches. There is no better way to end a day than to relax with family and friends on the porch in the evening, soaking in the last remnants of daylight on the mountain peaks in the distance. As the evening progresses you can join your family and friends around our fire pit.
When you find yourself having to go inside you will enjoy a lodge type setting with log walls and vaulted ceilings. There is a large great room that is a perfect place for gatherings of any sort and this is serviced by a professional style kitchen. All of these features make the Wayward Moose Lodge a perfect place for family reunions, wedding parties and corporate retreats.

We can provide transportation for a fee in our 12 passenger(including driver) 4WD van. Go out for an evening on the town and leave the driving to us. If the weather gets bad, we can get you where you need to go!

Special notes:
The Lodge is made up of 2 structures, the main Lodge and the Guest House. They both have 4 bedrooms and 4 baths each . All the common spaces are in the main Lodge and the Guest House only has bed and bathrooms. The 2 structures come at the one rental price quoted and they cannot be rented separately. To access the main Lodge you have to climb the 10-15 stairs seen in our pictures. The 2 buildings are very close to each other (10-20 feet apart).

Per Vrbo policy we need to disclose that there is a ring camera overlooking the parking area that we use to keep an eye on things when there is no one staying at the Lodge. If this is an issue for you, there is a switch to turn it off.

Keywords: retreat, reunion, log cabin, cabin

Property manager

Simms Rentz
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We cater to family get togethers, corporate meetings and mature groups so if you’re unsure about your group, ask before you book
Bachelor and bachelorette parties and groups with an average age of less than 35 must be approved so ask before you book.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is Huge 8 BR/8 BA Secluded Retreat, Spectacular Views 15min to downtown on MTS Tr pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Huge 8 BR/8 BA Secluded Retreat, Spectacular Views 15min to downtown on MTS Tr ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Huge 8 BR/8 BA Secluded Retreat, Spectacular Views 15min to downtown on MTS Tr ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Huge 8 BR/8 BA Secluded Retreat, Spectacular Views 15min to downtown on MTS Tr located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly lodge is within 6 mi (10 km) of Western North Carolina Nature Center, Asheville Mall, and Innsbruck Mall. Pisgah National Forest and Blue Ridge National Heritage Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Huge 8 BR/8 BA Secluded Retreat, Spectacular Views 15min to downtown on MTS Tr Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house for a large group of friends or family

The details and photos hardly do this amazing place justice. Everything is spacious but still warm and comfortable. It was such a pleasure to be here.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay for a small wedding event

Was great for our small wedding event. loved the separation of residences. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a large group

We have a large group that comes to Asheville every year to check out the brewery scene. The Wayward Moose Inn was perfect for us. The property was plenty big enough for the whole group and having the ability to schedule a shuttle ride to downtown was an added bonus. We’ll definitely be looking to stay here when we come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A nice family Thanksgiving

Overall, we had a great trip. There was nothing that lessened the enjoyment we had together as a family. However, there were a few things that may be normal in a mountain log cabin, but perhaps could be upgraded. There were a lot of stairs into the house and guest house and only one bedroom on the main floor of main house so seniors had a harder time of it. Cleaning was hit and miss. Large cobwebs in places in the house, large soaking tubs in guest house were dirty. Some things did not work properly - upstairs bath had faulty toilet so we had to jiggle the handle after each flush. That bathroom is also carpeted which was different. The main house primary bedroom door got stuck so we had to climb through an open window to open it from the inside. There were a lot of wasps in guest house. Views were beautiful, house was large enough to accommodate 14 people and baby, kitchen was well-stocked to cook a Thanksgiving meal. Overall, we had a very good time.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

McKinley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property, amazing house

This is probably the nicest rental property I’ve ever stayed in. The views were amazing, every room is spacious and has a bathroom. Highly recommend this place. Be aware that the house is at the top of a mountain on an unpaved road, so make sure you have a vehicle that can handle that. Simms and Hunter were both great and Hunter gave us a ride to and from downtown Asheville.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property for a large family gathering.

This was a great place for the whole family to have fun and share wonderful experiences. The access road could be a little dicey during a heavy rain but we were able to get around OK.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jack g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

I have eight siblings and their spouses. We used this Vrbo for our family reunion. This moose lodge was wonderful! Each of my siblings had their own bedroom and bathroom, which was very nice. The common areas were super! We had a wonderful time! The views, and the shuttle to various venues we wanted to go to was an added plus. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay for large groups!

We hosted a family reunion here - 20 of us from all over the world. The lodge was well appointed and set up for a group of our size. Gorgeous views, great location, well equipped and responsive owner. Loved that every bedroom had its own bathroom, plus multiple dishwashers and refrigerators. Would stay here again - highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coleman W.

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Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic property in a great location.

The property is just as advertised. Beautiful and spacious with great views. Kitchen is well stocked and the ping pong table was well used. We even saw two bears passing through. Highly recommend the van service (the last mile is no fun in the dark) driver was punctual, friendly and knowledgeable you can just text the number and they will get immediately contact you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Wayward Moose week

The property consists of the main house ( 4 bedrooms) and the guest house right adjacent with 4 large bedrooms. Each bedroom has a full bathroom en suite. The master suite on the first floor of the main house is huge with a huge bathroom and very large closet( as large as a single dormitory room). The houses are gorgeous with large decks with rocking chairs. The only common rooms ( kitchen, dining, lounges) are in the main house. These rooms are very well appointed and easily allowed our party of 11 to spread out in comfort. The view of the mountains magnificent. Though a mile ride up the mountain, you are close to stores, eateries and not far from downtown. The hewn log cabin interior provided the perfect ambiance. The kitchen has all you need to store and prepare tasty treats. Even has a separate ice maker, double oven, large cook top, a large refrigerator and a smaller refrigerator, 2 dishwashers, modern.washer and dryer. You will love this house. The only thing is the staircase to get into the main house could be a challenge for someone with bad knees or hips. The host is very nice and accessible. We did not have to call him as we expérienced no problems. people have commented on the drive up the mountain. I was concerned about it too. Though a little steep in a few places and had a couple of sharp turns, it is not bad at all ,especially after doing it once. we all had suv style vehicles and were glad we did. arrive before dark first time. Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain Escape

Every summer our family does a family vacation. We need space and bedrooms to accommodate all 17 of us. This year we chose Asheville and this particular cabin. Some of us loved being at the top of the mountain on the gravel road others would have preferred not having the very short drive back and forth. The cabin was spacious and met our needs. We especially enjoyed the high quality appliances and made use of them daily as we chose to cook most meals rather than eating out. The kitchen is well stocked. The master bedroom in the main house is BIG and the bed was comfortable. The children enjoyed ping pong and catching fire flies and smores on the fire pit. On a couple of concerns to mention. There are a few loose boards on the decks with nails or screws being a hazard. We had some bees in the guest house that we bombed while we were there. Road is very dusty.,,,I promise you will need a car wash or two when you leave. Overall not enough to keep us from enjoying our trip or considering not renting again. The bear sightings and deer was a bonus as well as the wrap around deck. Views of mountains are spectacular! Great vacation for our family
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bo & Maggie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Get Together Week

We were a group of old high school friends celebrating our 70th birthday together. Staying at this VRBO was more than we could have hoped for! Everyone had their own private room and bathroom, and yet we were together. The kitchen was extremely well stocked with two dishwashers two refrigerators and an awesome gas stove. Both homes were very clean and tidy, The beds were comfortable. The view from the front porch was absolutely stunning. If there is ever a need for a large group of us to get together again, we would certainly consider Staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountaintop Getaway

We could have spent all our time on the porch enjoying the unobstructed stunning view of the mountains, but with the services of the van at our disposal we felt compelled to do some exploring. Our hosts were great at suggesting activities and restaurants, which was much appreciated. The lodge was perfect for our group of friends, and had everything we could need or want. The trip up and down the mountain kept us on our toes, but is well worth it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Place for Family & Friends to Gather

The Wayward Moose Lodge is a fantastic property that is perfect for family reunions, friend get-togethers, or other events. Our daughter got married in Asheville and we wanted a place where the family and some friends could stay and be together, but also the place where those who weren't staying with us could gather and visit before and after the wedding. This was perfect. The main home is spacious with plenty of room for the 20-25 people we had visiting for the rehearsal dinner. We only used 6 of the 8 bedrooms, but those who stayed with us raved about the rooms and the lodge itself. The en-suite bathrooms for each bedroom were a big hit. The kitchen is a dream with a main refrigerator, a drink refrigerator, hot water dispenser, ice machine, two dishwashers, commercial coffee maker, plus all the usual. Utensils, dishes, coffee mugs were all exactly what was needed and plentiful. I don't think we could have had a nicer stay in a better place. The host was very welcoming and helpful during our stay. He was able to provide us some firewood for the fire pit during our stay so the nearlywed couple could enjoy making s'mores with their friends. He was very flexible with us for the shuttle service, which was very helpful. The views from the deck are wonderful and relaxing. The road up the mountain is a little iffy in the rain, but none of our group had any issues with it. We would definitely choose to stay at the Wayward Moose again next time we are in Asheville.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim M., Mt Pleasant

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend

We loved the cabin, great kitchen, beautiful place. our driver picked us up and took us to the Orange Peel for a concert, absolutely great service. All 14 of us recommend the wayward Moose for your group or family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R., Charlotte, NC USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious, well-appointed and comfortable lodge for a big group

Big, modern lodge on the fringe of east Asheville. Eight comfortable bedrooms (4 in the adjacent guest house) with a large common Great Room for 16 friends to meet, converse, play games, or watch football on the satellite TV. Kitchen is very well equipped and clean, two dishwashers, ample oven space, Bunn coffee maker with air pod carafes -- basically everything a big group needs to be comforable. The lodge is a 5-minute walk to the Mountains to Sea Trail adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway, but only 5-10 minutes to drive to the grocery store and 5-10 more to the middle of Asheville. Even though we were toasty warm in 30 degree weather, the south facing deck was inviting with its rocking chairs and views of the Riceville Valley and south mountains. The single track road to get up the mountain is well maintained and there are numerous pulloffs -- the two Priuses in our group made it wthout issues. Simms was a terriific host, always available to us by text, even on the holiday. No surprise this place is heavily booked.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family birthday and Christmas gathering

Beautiful setting, very spacious lodge with plenty of privacy and room to congregate. The gravel road up the mountain is pretty long, but once you've made it up the hill it's worth it. The two buildings are next to the Mountains to Sea Trail and the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the proximity to Asheville was good. We didn't opt for the transportation that is available, but that is a unique option you don't see often. This property worked out very well for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail S., Hilton Head Island

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ladies Vibe Tribe Getaway

We were a group of 10 women gathering for a friends getaway. The Inn was comfortable, spacious, private and easily accomodated our entire party. The kitchen had everything you could possibly need and the ping pong table was an added bonus. The beds were very comfortable. Also, the roundtrip transportation offered, for a fee, gave us peace of mind after dark, as the Inn is situated high up a mountainside - plus, we could indulge in a beverage or two; giving a shoutout to Audrey, our driver! The property manager was easily accessible and quickly responded to all inquiries. We would recommend a stay here and look forward to returning on our next trip to Asheville.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving at the Moose

We celebrated Thanksgiving 2023 here. The e worked well with 2 ovens, 2 dishwashers, and a lot of counter space. The trash system was set up well. All good for a big group!! We enjoyed the nearby hiking trails. The owner was quick to answer questions. He seems to be a nice person who wants his guests to enjoy the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Multi generational thanksgiving!

We chose Asheville as a meeting point between family in Atlanta and family in Pennsylvania, and it’s a beautiful city! The house served us really well (11 adults and 6 kiddos) and everyone had room to spread out or hang out together. The kitchen is very well appointed, which was wonderful because we made a huge thanksgiving dinner! We highly recommend this property! And the owner was very responsive when we had a couple of questions. Two thumbs up!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Reunion

We are a group of high school friends that have been traveling together once a year for years. (We graduated in 1965!) We’ve been all over the country, staying in all kinds of hotels and houses. This was perfect now at our ages, because we each got our own bedroom and bathroom! The house was beautiful and the views fantastic! The road up to the house was a little scary at first but manageable. We toured beautiful Asheville during the day and ate in each evening. The kitchen had all we needed. We all would definitely recommend this house for families or big groups of friends!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls hiking trip

Beautiful views with even more space than in description. Well equipped kitchen. Comfortable beds. Loved all the rocking chairs. Driveway steep but doable even with Corolla
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023