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Color Me on the Trail | Mountain Retreat near Downtown Asheville!

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TV, fireplace, ping pong, books
Outdoor dining
Point of interest
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9181 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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Asheville, NC
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Blue Ridge National Heritage Area
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Color Me on the Trail | Mountain Retreat near Downtown Asheville!

Stunning!!!
Color Me on the Trail...this contemporary Asheville mountain retreat, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, on the south side of downtown Asheville, offers a relaxing and invigorating escape. Impeccably decorated with both an eclectic urban feel, and a taste of the mountains, this gem will have you coming back again & again. You immediately feel at home and relaxed, like you were meant to be here.
This hidden mountain gem sits on an oasis with mountain views, in a private development, and offers both privacy while also affording nearby access to all that WNC has to offer.
The owners have spared no expense to outfit, upfit and amenitize this vacation home to create the ultimate vacation get-a-way experience.
Come escape to your own Blue Ridge destination experience at Color Me on the Trail!

Location:
Asheville, North Carolina. Just south from downtown Asheville. The home is relatively close to downtown Asheville, app. 15 minutes outside of the central business district. You are only 25 minutes to Asheville Regional airport, and 15 minutes to the gates of Biltmore Estate. Convenient to everything in WNC, including zip-lines, river rafting, snow ski resorts, hiking and many other outdoor activities. Most importantly the drive to the house is an easy one, fully paved all the way to the private development, and with ample parking.

Accommodations:
4 Bedroom, 3 Full Baths
Occupancy Summary / Sleeps in beds: 8 - Max. Occupancy: 11
(PLEASE NOTE: Yonder provides linens for all beds; other occupancy will require guests providing their own linens.)

Description:
True Asheville mountain luxury; close to everything!
Asheville is a beautiful community, and Color Me on the Trail is a terrific vacation home, in a small/upscale mountain neighborhood, affording safe places for kids to play, adults to take a stroll, and everyone to relax, for year-round enjoyment. The outdoor deck & patio area with fire-pit is also a year-round favorite of guests.
Come create your own memories in Asheville at Color Me on the Trail.

The home has been fully renovated to afford all the modern comforts one would expect. The kitchen is modern and eclectic with plenty of room to gather, cook, and spend quality time preparing meals with friends. The kitchen opens up to the Dining Room & adjoins the Great Room, affording a welcoming atmosphere where everyone is together. The wood burning fireplace offers 3 seasons of warmth and ambiance. The home has 4 TV's, bluetooth sound system, & ultra hi-speed wi-fi for your laptops.

This home was built for 'gathering' friends and family together for unforgettable retreats or get-a-ways. Come escape to Color Me on the Trail. With the private bedrooms & 3 full baths, this spectacular home offers plenty of sleeping arrangements for up to 4 couples, and kids looking to vacation in Asheville, in the shadow of the Smoky mountains. The home is close to skiing, golf, tennis, and hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway, or in any of the local state parks; Pisgah National Forest, Grandfather Mountain, Mount Mitchell, the Cherokee Reservation, and much more.

We promise you a very clean and well maintained home that is thoughtfully furnished with your every need in mind! We happily invite you to experience the luxurious & delightful Color Me on the Trail for yourself! You deserve to vacation where you can relax, unwind, & be absolutely spoiled! Kids love getting out in and around the yard, the porch swing, or heading out to The Fun Depot (just a short drive). The expansive deck and entertainment area are just off the Kitchen & Great room, and afford additional outdoor space to relax & unwind. Pull up a chair and take in the forest view, observe the night as it fills with stars, and watch the fire flies come out to play in your backyard. Or, meander down to the fire pit to toast some s'mores and share stories.

Take a seat and enjoy the sound of nature and the serenity. OR, take a short drive into Biltmore Village to enjoy the local micro-breweries, restaurants and local shops. Of course there is also The Biltmore Estate and the Winery, restaurants, and more throughout the Estate. Downtown Asheville and all it has to offer is less than 15 minutes away.

You are just minutes from America's favorite scenic byway, The Blue Ridge Parkway, biking, hiking, white water rafting, rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, zip lining, Segway tour…just about any outdoor activity! Or, take a quick ride to downtown Asheville to enjoy the first-rate restaurants, shopping, galleries, spas, and entertainment, or even closer is Biltmore Village for antique shopping, fine dining, or other attractions.

Exclusive Yonder Special: When you book Color Me on the Trail you will receive a special code for discounted tickets to the Biltmore Estate! Contact Yonder for more info.

Bedroom/Bath Layout:
4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths
Bedroom #1 - Main Level – Master Suite – King Bed W/ensuite Full Bath (#1)
Bedroom #2 - Main Level – Guest Room – King Bed W/ Shared Full Bath (#2)
Bedroom #3 - Main Level – Guest Room – Queen Bed W/ Shared Full Bath (#2)
Bedroom #4 - Lower Level – Guest Suite – King and Twin Beds W/ensuite Full Bath (#3)
Occupancy Summary / Sleeps in beds: 8 - Max Occupancy: 11
(PLEASE NOTE: Yonder provides linens for all beds; other occupancy will require guests providing their own linens.)

Additional Rate and Fees information:
Yonder openly shares our Cleaning Fees in a manner of full disclosure, as we think this is the most honest and forthright approach with respect to our guests. Our Cleaning Fees are backed by our Clean Guarantee, which reflects the highest level of standards, pristine environments for our guests, and a level of clean that surpasses any other vacation homes; we literally guarantee it!
Processing fee
Current local tax rate is 13%
No Security Deposit / Guests are responsible for damages.

Early Check In and/or Late Check Out may be possible, depending on cleaning schedules and other reservations. If it is possible, there may be an additional fee that would be determined based on the time that you wish to check in or out and the seasonal rates.

Quiet Policy: Please note that the home is located in a very private, quiet and exclusive development. Parties, loud noise and unruly behavior are absolutely prohibited, and guests are expected to respect the neighbors and their development.

Internet Speed:
Download - 450 mbps
Upload - 17 mbps

Pets: This home and property are very dog friendly, and guests are welcome to bring their "best friends" with them. There is a non-refundable Pet Fee of $130 with a limit of 2 dogs per booking party.

Please inquire for details regarding payment, the cancellation policy, military discounts, and trip insurance.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Biltmore Estate. You'll find features like an arcade/game room. The vacation home offers a kitchen and 3 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Amenities include a car charging station
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
  • 7 minutes by car from Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance and 13 minutes from The Orange Peel
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills and an arcade/game room. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Yonder

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Wi-Fi available, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Basketball nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1950 sq ft (181 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Color Me on the Trail | Mountain Retreat near Downtown Asheville! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kris J.

Liked: Cleanliness
BlackBerry lodge review
We stayed at Blackberry Lodge in Asheville and it was perfect! The house itself was beautiful with so many amenities and so much space! It was clean and had everything we needed. Can not recommend enough! Perfect family get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
The house is very cozy and spacious. All of the furnishings are new and comfortable. We all would visit it again. We were in Asheville to visit The Biltmore Estate, and this place was an easy drive to the estate and to town. It was in a very peaceful area with beautiful views of the Smoky Mountains.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annabelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views with easy access into Asheville
This was a perfect property for my family’s visit to NC. It was only a short drive into Asheville and had breath taking views. The rooms were spacious and the property was extremely clean when we arrived. There were 9 of us in total and the house still felt roomy. Loved the fact it had 2 indoor seating areas; on the main floor and in the basement plus of course the seating outside. We also enjoyed using the fire pit at night. I would definitely recommend this properly and would love to stay here again to explore the area more.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Get Away
We truly enjoyed our stay. The space and location was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

kenneth d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Wedding
We had a short stay for a family wedding. It is a very nice place with a great view. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Asheville Book-cation
My girlfriends and I traveled to Asheville to visit book stores, and spend a few days relaxing and reading. This property was peaceful and tranquil providing the perfect environment for us. We loved sipping coffee and reading outside on the large deck while taking in the incredible views of the surrounding hills. The kitchen was well appointed and the whole house was very clean. We did have a little trouble getting Lyft/Uber to come up the mountain to pick us up and take us into town. So I would recommend renting a car if you choose to stay up here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful oasis in the mountains
We loved our stay at this lovely home! It looks just like the pictures, and the view off the balcony is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
It's all about the views!
Spacious updated property with stunning views. The location was very good for us with quick drives to the trails and 15-20 minutes to the downtown Asheville.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurel T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Color Me Happy
This is our second stay at Color Me on the Trail. Both visits were relaxing and comfortable. A member of our party is 85 years young, she has already declared that she intends to visit a third time and perhaps more! After a day of enjoying the wonders of Asheville nothing beats chatting by the woodburning fireplace, so cozy. We noticed recent maintenance, such as tree trimming, which has further enhanced the lovely mountain views. It is apparent in many ways that the owners care about providing a top-notch getaway. It is appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really liked this place
The property was very nice. We had plenty of firewood for the fireplace. Had a fire every night after our excursions. Well maintained and thought out. Plenty of sundries for every need.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, would stay again.
Overall a nice place and would consider another stay. Wrong style coffee filters for coffee maker were provided for our first morning. Easy enough to fix for next morning. Shower in master was impossible to use without ending up with water slashing onto bathroom floor. Finding the place for the first time in the dark would’ve been impossible without gps guidance. As other reviews mentioned it is a surprisingly steep driveway to back out of. We loved getting up early to watch the sunrise over the mountains while enjoying the propane fire table on the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

kristyn r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views
We loved staying at this house. It’s very spacious. It’s decorated very nice. The absolute best part was the deck and the amazing views. We were there in October and were surrounded by fall color. We loved sitting on the deck and enjoying the peacefulness and the views.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jean F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Girls trip
Great girls trip! We enjoyed the house and wished we had 1 more day! Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Gail M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Asheville getaway
We had a wonderful time. The house was a little remote but we enjoyed hanging out and enjoying the property
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay in Asheville
The property was as described in VRBO write-up. It was clean and was well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for Asheville trip
Property was very clean. Super close to Biltmore and hiking. Beautiful views. Even saw two bear! Would recommend and stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L., Austin, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful stay in the woods
This home was very clean, in a peaceful setting, and perfect for our two week family trip in the area. The large size/layout (and solid Wi-Fi) enabled us to work remotely while getting somewhat off the grid (cell phones were spotty, a bear sighting occurred). Great shops, restaurants, running trails (the neighborhood is full of hilly/curvy roads making running from the home dangerous), and local sites of interest were 15-25m away. The driveway was very steep, but we got used to it. We had a few maintenance issues, and the management team satisfactorily handled them.
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Perfect place for our family to meet and enjoy Asheville. Large house perfect for larger families.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Navroz T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect weekend
The house was exactly as shown online! It’s the perfect location to get access to all the downtown shops and breweries but also a nice mountain retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice mountain view
The property was clean and the view was pretty. Large house, 3 rooms on the main floor and one down stairs that’s basically its own living quarters with a living room as well. Cleaning fee is quite expensive though but overall would recommend the property and would go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

jonathon t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice view
Comfortable house with great view of mountain range. Fireplace was great. Kitchen well equipped. Living room fits 8 but better for 6. Bedrooms and dining room accommodate 8 easily.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
We would definitely stay in this home again. Immaculately kept! Generously supplied with basics! Spectacular views! Fire pit on the deck was a nightly gathering spot. Thank you for the perfect family vacation spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Delpha P.

Liked: Cleanliness
3 night stay with broken fire pit
The first two nights our fire pit did not work, which deck and fire pit was main reason to choose this property. Kitchen was missing items such as wine opener. We requested an hour later for check out that was denied 11 am and next group couldn’t even check in until 4 pm. Otherwise the cabin was nice
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely view
We enjoyed our stay here with my parents and 3 small children. It worked perfectly to have my parents downstairs with their own space and the rest of us upstairs. It wasn't far from downtown and the perfect place for us to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great!
Everything was great, and exactly as advertised. It was very clean, and in good shape. We were a group of 8 friends (friends close enough to share big beds) celebrating our shared milestone birthday together. The driveway really is steep! Not a problem for us - we had beautiful dry weather.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022