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The Lazy Moose | Long-range Mountain Views, Game Room

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Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace
Miscellaneous
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Old Fort, North Carolina
  • Old Fort Railroad Museum
    15 min drive
  • Lake Lure
    30 min drive
  • Chimney Rock State Park
    37 min drive
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    53 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Lazy Moose | Long-range Mountain Views, Game Room

Tucked within the Gateway Mountain Nature Preserve that includes 3000 acres of woodland with hiking trails, a small lake, and a waterfall, this lovely home offers solace and seclusion without compromising on convenience to activities and attractions in the city to ensure the relaxing and adventure-filled mountain getaway you?ve been longing for. Ideal for a family or a small group of friends, The Lazy Moose is filled with special touches throughout to make this home one you?ll want to visit year after year. Upon arrival, you?ll be greeted by Mickey Moose, aka the perfect place for a group photo before heading home. Once inside, you?ll find an open floor plan that includes the main living area, dining room, and kitchen with mountain views visible from every window. Also on this main level is a bedroom with a king bed and a full hall bath with walk-in shower only. Upstairs, you?ll find two bedrooms with a queen bed in each, a full hall bath with a tub/shower combo, and a game room in the loft area that includes a bumper pool table and reading nooks that transform into twin sleeper sofas. Wander out onto the patio in the loft area for a private and cozy space to enjoy even more of those long-range views, or relax on the wraparound deck with a glass of wine to watch the sunset before taking advantage of those clear mountain skies to spot some shooting stars. On those inevitably cold nights, use the beautiful telescope inside beside the dining table to continue stargazing. Just a short 10 minute drive from the quaint town of Old Fort where you can enjoy a delicious burger and cold beer from Hillman Brewing, and just under 35 minutes from the charming towns of Black Mountain and Marion, you can spend your days exploring downtown Marion before enjoying some night life at Mica Town Brewing Company and Spillway Bridge & Co., or you can head over to the ?Front Porch of Western North Carolina,? Black Mountain, which boasts 2 local breweries (Lookout Brewing and Black Mountain Brewing) along with even more novelty shops, art galleries, parks, and incredible restaurants like Foothills Butcher Bar, Louise's Kitchen, and Black Mountain Bistro. Remember that no trip to Asheville is complete without visiting the Downtown area and the famous Biltmore Estate, and luckily, these two destinations, along with Chimney Rock and Lake Lure, are just a 45 minute drive away. The Lazy Moose offers a private and peaceful place to enjoy the mountains, without the light pollution and commotion that characterizes the big city, along with modern amenities and homey features to ensure a memorable stay you?ll dream of returning to when you?re away! Please note: This home is NON smoking and is NOT pet friendly. There are exterior security cameras. 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 the colder winter months, icy and/or snowy road conditions and delayed snow plow operations are possible within the development. From December through March, please come prepared with AWD or 4WD vehicles. We also recommend travel insurance for those staying in the Gateway Mountain development during the winter months.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Waterfall Park. Enjoy features like an arcade/game room. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • 9 minutes by car from Waterfall Park and 15 minutes from Mountain Gateway Museum
This vacation home offers its guests an arcade/game room. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Greybeard Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Games room

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

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

General

  • Unit size: 1500 sq ft (139 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

  • No pets allowed

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 first aid kit
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

573183
The Lazy Moose 3 BR 2 BA Cottage in Old Fort Sleeps 6

The Lazy Moose | Long-range Mountain Views, Game Room Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

amanda l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain top getaway
Absolutely beautiful! I definitely recommend! The view was breathtaking. The house had everything we needed and the kids had a great time! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Zahrah A.

Liked: Cleanliness
In general was great stay!
We had so much fun at this place , we’ve enjoyed every single detail inside the cabin. However, the water at bathrooms wasn’t clean enough unfortunately, there was a smell like rust! But in general, it was great stay! Thanks to everyone
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place, as advertised
Lots of moose in the house 😀
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

nicole b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing getaway
Amazing views, beautiful home, and so much to explore just outside your door. We will be staying here often!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Jasmine Y.

Incredible and Amazing Mountain View
Me and my family ( 3 adults 1 toddler 1 infant). We all love this view! You can see multiple layers Mountains at the decks. House has many cute moose decors. Log cottage has some original taste design which I like it. Bed sets are clean. Theses are 5 stars! The 3 stars given to the spider nets in many corners, windows, decks, etc, the bathrooms smells, door’s hinges need some WD40, they have noise when open and closed. Bedroom has moist smell(because of season??), checked in has a bit issue: I received all check in detail instructions but no lock code. I didn’t realize it till I drive all the way to this house, since cellphone no signals we have to drive all the way down the road looking for cell phone signals to call the management company to give me the e lock code. After that back and forth, it’s dark when we finally get into the house. Evenly them and round it up to 4 stars. Again: It realy has great views!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Iliana W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely With Wonderful Views
Lovely home with wonderful views. Close to terrific hiking. breweries, restaurants and the Biltmore. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Lazy Moose
We loved the location and the property. It was everything we were looking for. The location was secluded, the house had great views and it was very well situated for us to live for a week.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Forrest B.

Liked: Cleanliness
great home in a great community.
very nice accommodations. Home interior was a fair bit musty, perhaps due to lack of recent use. But otherwise a great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mindie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving getaway
What an amzing location to spend Thanksgiving in the mountains. Loved the view, proximity to Asheville and Black mountain and wonderful waterfall in community!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brandt M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views to greet you in the morning!
Went on some good hikes around the property - waterfall hike well maintained for private property. Tip - don't leave your roller suitcase sitting unattended on the driveway.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property secluded in the mountains
Beautiful comfortable property with all the necessary amenities for a great quiet vacation away from the city and the noise. Close to Catawba Falls and about a 40 minute drive to downtown Asheville.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful weekend!
Marvelous stay at this pristine property. We watched Last of the Mohicans and listened to the soundtrack on the porch because of the majestic view!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021