Above the Clouds

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6195 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Parking available

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Old Fort, NC

Pisgah National Forest
24 min drive
Lake Lure
34 min drive
Chimney Rock State Park
39 min drive
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
54 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Above the Clouds | Log Cabin, Hot Tub & Views!

"Above the Clouds" is nestled among 7 acres at the very top of Gateway Mountain. This authentic, three-level cabin is approximately 2,000 square feet, with stunning views from every room and the enchanting smell of pine throughout. Watching the lights come alive in the valley below and marveling at the colors of the mountains slowly changing as the sun sets will only further the feeling that there's no place like being "Above the Clouds."

About the Home
• Well-equipped kitchen with eat-in dining for 8, dishwasher, and standard drip-style coffee maker.
• Impressive great room with floor-to-ceiling windows, a wood-burning stone fireplace, and cable TV.
• The main floor deck boasts a gas grill, lounge chairs, a picnic table, and a screened-in porch with a gas fire table.

Where to Unwind
• The main floor offers a primary bedroom with a king-size bed and en suite bathroom (shower and bathtub combination). A powder room is also located on the main floor.
• The upper level offers two bedrooms, each with a queen-sized bed, and a full bathroom (shower and bathtub combination) with hallway access only. A loft, overlooking the living room, provides additional living space with a daybed and games.
• The lower level offers a game room with a gas fireplace, 55" SmartTV, and custom-built log pool table; access to the covered deck with hot tub and sitting area.

Where to Explore
• Nearest Gas, Sunoco | 22 minutes
• Hillman Brewing in Old Fort | 23 minutes
• Nearest Grocery, Frisbee's | 24 minutes
• Catawba Falls Trail Head | 28 minutes
• Downtown Black Mountain | 33 minutes
• Chimney Rock State Park | 35 minutes
• The Biltmore Estate | 45 minutes
• Downtown Asheville | 48 minutes
• Want to enjoy more of a stay-cation, without leaving the gates of Gateway Mountain? Be sure to check out the community's very own amenities like the floating dock on Lake George, hiking trails, and gorgeous waterfalls!

PLAN TO ARRIVE DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS THE FIRST TIME. To get to this gorgeous cabin, you will have to navigate steep mountain roads with some twists and turns. The last part of the drive is a gravel road, so having a 4WD or AWD vehicle is REQUIRED. Getting there is part of the adventure!

Please note: No parking is allowed on roadways or at gate entrances. No RVs, boat trailers, camping trailers, or trailers of any kind are permitted in the Gateway Mountain Community.

During your stay at this cabin, you'll be close to Waterfall Park. Enjoy features like a spa tub and an arcade/game room. A kitchen and 2.5 bathrooms are available in the cabin.

Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine, and 2.5 bathrooms
1.9 mi (3 km) from Waterfall Park and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Lake Lure

As a guest of this cabin, you'll find a spa tub, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Old Fort cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Greybeard Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

A hot tub

Internet

WiFi available

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

2.5 bathrooms
Shower
Towels provided
Hairdryer

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room
Dining room
Wood stove

Entertainment

Smart TV with cable/satellite service
Pool or billiards table
Games room
Games

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Barbecue

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Gravel flooring in public areas
Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In the mountains

Things to do

Birdwatching nearby
Wildlife and game walks nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hiking nearby
Fishing nearby
Cycling nearby
Mountain biking 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
First aid kit
Deadbolt lock

General

Unit size: 2100 sq ft (195 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
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, a first aid kit, 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.

Property is also known as

570918

Above the Clouds | Log Cabin, Hot Tub & Views! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Mark Y.

15 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

My wife & I, along with our two dogs, enjoyed the isolated and peaceful setting. The view is breathtaking. The house was super clean and beautiful inside and out. Highly recommended to anyone looking for first class accommodations.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon S.

15 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Property was better than described. View was amazing. Hot tub was ready on arrival. Plenty to do within the gated community…hiking, fishing, waterfalls. We loved our stay and will definitely be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara-lehua W.

27 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Above the clouds!

The house was beautiful and the views were breathtaking. You do need 4WD to make it up the hill but once you get there. You will be impressed!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian B.

17 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful cabin

Amazing view and fun drive up the mountain to get there. Definitely need 4wd to get there just as they said. Looking forward to staying in this cabin again. We will be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T., Melbourne

5 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views

This was a cozy home with beautiful views. You can tell that the owners take very good care of the home. It has several warm touches to make you feel at home.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacy R.

28 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time here, did not want to leave the property once we arrived as it is a little precarious going up and down the mountain (particularly in rainy weather). Cabin was clean and views were better than advertised.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

6 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin just as advertised

Our family of 6 had a great time in the cabin. 4 wheel drive is a necessity as described in the cabin listing. We loved the area hiking and access to Asheville.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

brian d.

15 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

MothersDay Staycation

Wonderful views, quiet and plenty to do with a hot tub, pool table, fireplace and Tvs. Would like to have seen the screen porch cleaned. My wife spent 45 min cleaning the table and chairs so we could use the area. We understand the pollen but it was fine all weekend after she cleaned. Major concern is the fridge. Its unusable. After the first night we had to go to the store and use coolers for food and threw out $150 worth of food that smelled and/or tasted like fish. The food that we didn't use we threw out when we got home for the same reason. Loved the stay and would stay again apart from the fridge issue.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beverly C.

28 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Definitely Above the Clouds

The home and property is beautiful and just as described. The views are amazing. It's quiet and serene. Check-in was easy, property management company very responsive and home was very clean and well appointed. Take heed to the requirements for 4wd. The drive up the mountain is beautiful but not for the faint of heart, especially when using the Sally Gap Gate. Bear Mountain Road is pretty well worn/washed out, as is the driveway, so try to be prepared for a heart racing entry and exit. Couldn't have asked for a better stay or location. Just hated the ride up and down the mountain (and we are very experienced mountain vacationers)

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy N.

16 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

In the clouds!!!

My husband and I love visiting the mountains and we are always traveling to different locations. This cabin by far had the best view we have ever experienced. Almost every evening was spent relaxing on the deck, star gazing, and enjoying the view. We definitely will be back.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Ryan K., Atlanta, GA

4 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice cabin

We enjoyed our stay at this cabin. It had a very nice view, was not too hard to get to despite the directions seeming challenging, and the property management was excellent. Our two complaints were as follows: 1. The fridge smelled horrible. The guests before us must have left fish in the fridge and/or freezer. It made our ice smell like fish, some of our food, etc. It was very frustrating, but quite obviously no fualt of the owner/management company. They had deodorizers and brought fresh baking soda for us. My issue is they didn't tell us before our arrival about the issue. 2. The staircase up to the 2nd floor is dangerous. We were worried about our kids going down the stairs. We won't come back to this cabin because of this reason, unfortunately. If you don't have kids though, this is a great place.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki J.

18 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Stunning Views

Wonderful property! The entire check in and out process was extremely easy. Arrived to a wonderful complimentary bag of coffee, paper towels and starter soap pack. Well stocked kitchen. Highly encourage 4 wheel drive as the last mile or so on the way up could be tricky with weather! The deck, hot tub and views are as promised!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Skylar M.

27 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view

This home is beautiful and we enjoyed our stay! Definitely requires 4 wheel drive to get up the mountain. We had to leave a day early because we were expecting snow and did not want to get stuck. Everything was great but the only thing we didn’t have was toilet paper. Only 2 rolls for the whole place so we had to buy some more but other than that it was very clean and we enjoyed the view. The hot tub is by far the best part! It does take a good ten minutes to get up and down the mountain so calculate that in ur plans. Downtown old fort is quaint and cute. Thanks for the great stay💙

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M., Pawleys Island

8 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Getaway

I couldn't have picked a better place to spend quality time with my family, overlooking the most beautiful mountains. The views from "every" room are spectacular. The owners are extremely accommodating with our pets and I thoroughly enjoyed the seclusion "Above the Clouds" has to offer. We will come again for future stays.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

11 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning views and pure serenity!

We absolutely loved our time at Above the Clouds. The views are breathtaking and the seclusion made for a wonderful time to simply escape into the clouds.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Irene B.

2 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

That view tho!

You can’t beat that view! It was unbelievable - a different amazing set of colors and mountains and clouds each morning and evening. The neighborhood was great. Secluded and beautiful, a true mountain getaway. We enjoyed the quiet. It felt like our family was alone on the mountain. The property was well-maintianed and as advertised. We enjoyed grilling out, wine on the back porch, and a family dip in the hot tub. The neighborhood waterfall is really impressive. And while we didn't need much, the realty company was very responsive. All of it was worth the 15-20 minute drive to the house from restaurants and sights. There's no trash service, so it's worth planning ahead that you need to haul your own trash out (no leaving it outside because of wildlife!). We highly recommend and can see ourselves coming back next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nikki M., Union, KY

27 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Best. View. Ever.

Believe the reviews. The view from this cabin cannot be beat. Huge deck to spend your mornings and evenings and find absolute serenity. We grilled out every evening and pretty much never left. If you want a true getaway, this is it!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Andrew P., Mount Sinai, NY

21 Apr 2021

View 10 Stars

There are not enough stars to give the view this property has. Spent every morning watching the sunrise. Gated community is so peaceful, especially their waterfall. I can understand why drive up might be daunting to some but at no point did I feel uncomfortable, and when you reach the top the view is breathtaking. We did unfortunately have some issues with the house during our stay, but the rental company was very easy to communicate with, and addressed the issues as promptly as they could. Not to go into all, but we were traveling with out 8 month old who crawls around/pulls himself up everywhere, and upon arrival needed to clean house ourselves (there was just too much dust/pollen in main areas). Only other thing to keep in mind is it is some distance to get anywhere depending how much exploring you are looking to do or essentials you need (30-60mins) but all part of being rewarded for such a view. This house is capable of being a 5star+ every time. Activities while there: Biltmore Mansion, Community waterfall, Catawba Falls, Chimney Rock State Park, Crabtree Falls, Western NC Nature Center & Asheville for day.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brett J.

22 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Our stay at "Above The Clouds"!

Our stay at this cabin was amazing and we'll never forget it!! My wife absolutely loved the hot tub while my boys and I couldn't get enough of the pool table! The drive up the mountain was a bit daunting, but it was SO worth it for the stunning views! If there was any way to improve the "Above The Clouds" experience, it would be limited to a couple of things. First, might I suggest having renters use an alternate gate into the complex to avoid the "scary" drive up the mountain side? We entered through the suggested gate when we arrived, but then exited out of the main gate when we left. I thought that the main gate route was much less harrowing (less steep)! Additionally, the water pressure could be a bit better in the showers. Aside from those couple of things, this place is truly one of a kind and I look forward to returning someday!! Did I mention the stunning views?!?! Thanks for sharing this AMAZING property!!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charles Y.

1 Feb 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Above the Clouds

Loved the house and the views. Everything was well stocked with everything we could ever need. The only issue we really had was the downstairs was so cold even with the fireplace and space heaters. It really needs actual heat down there.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

13 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

What a view

The name says it all. The views from above the clouds were breathtaking! The house is located about 30 min from Asheville and the Biltmore. The ride up may be a little intimidating for those who are not comfortable with steep roads. 4-wheel drive is the best way to go when you get to the gravel. We can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra S.

23 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous View

The cabin had a beautiful view and was very clean. We had a wonderful trip.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

7 Jul 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

The cabin is awesome and the view is incredible!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

29 Jun 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Above the clouds

Very comfortable and clean home. Location is ideal for seclusion and beautiful views but drive in and out of development is difficult ( I live on a steep and unpaved road) and a distance from activities.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020