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High Windy is a Ridge-Top Nature Retreat Minutes from Asheville (pet friendly)

Holiday home in Asheville with kitchen and patio

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
High Windy is nestled on the wooded ridge of Small Mountain, offering a serene escape with stunning views to the west. Enjoy excellent deck space featuring a fire pit, fenced-in yard and mountain lawn or cozy up in one of two living areas with full kitchen and kitchenette.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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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.

High Windy is a Ridge-Top Nature Retreat Minutes from Asheville (pet friendly)

High Windy is located on the wooded ridge of Small Mountain w/ views to the west through forest. The house is a modern 2-BR house 2-bath house with a fold out couch located in the downstairs living room. The main upper floor contains one bedroom w/ queen size bed w/ full bath, full size kitchen and combined living room. The lower floor contains one bedroom queen size bed, combined kitchenette/breakfast nook and living area with a higher quality fold out couch. The house has excellent deck space including a fire pit , fenced-in yard and mountain lawn.

The house is equipped with everything, so you need only bring your luggage. The house contains linens/sheets/comforters, towels/wash cloths, toiletries, soaps, shampoos, conditioner. The kitchen is fully stocked with pots, pans, utensils, Cuisinart coffee maker, blender, toaster, toaster oven. The kitchenette has a coffee maker, hot plate, dishes, utensils..

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Our checkout procedures generally include stripping the bed of sheets and linens and scrubbing/washing dishes and starting the dishwasher. If you have leftover food, feel free to leave it.
If you need to leave early the morning of checkout, please message us, and we most likely will allow you to skip some or all of the checkout instructions. They are more of guidelines, than strict rule
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: We charge a 1time pet fee of 75 for 1dog, 125 for2

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Map
Asheville, NC

What's nearby

  • Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Blue Ridge National Heritage Area - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Western North Carolina Nature Center - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 13 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Bamba Burrito Express - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Social - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is High Windy is a Ridge-Top Nature Retreat Minutes from Asheville (pet friendly) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at High Windy is a Ridge-Top Nature Retreat Minutes from Asheville (pet friendly)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at High Windy is a Ridge-Top Nature Retreat Minutes from Asheville (pet friendly)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at High Windy is a Ridge-Top Nature Retreat Minutes from Asheville (pet friendly)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is High Windy is a Ridge-Top Nature Retreat Minutes from Asheville (pet friendly) located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Chatlos Memorial Chapel and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Azalea Dog Park. Southern Highland Craft Guild Folk Art Center and Western North Carolina Nature Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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High Windy is a Ridge-Top Nature Retreat Minutes from Asheville (pet friendly) Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shumakers

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

Perfect patio!

Great stay! The patio is amazing, kitchen is well appointed, rooms are comfy. Overall a great location, we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James A.

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

Great stay

Rental was just what we were looking for. We DO NOT have pets and this was a great rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

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

July 4th Weekend 2025

We loved the house. Very spacious and beds were comfortable. Owner was great with communication. Location was scenic and very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I cannot believe how nice this place was. The pictures do not do justice at all. Everything is clean and new. Love the couch-it’s like AMC seats! It’s very close to downtown. I would love to stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni W.

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

Exploring Asheville

We explored Asheville, the food and art scene. The house was within an easy 15 minute drive to downtown, so very convenient. Our host was very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

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

Lovely stay

High Windy isn’t a clever name .. it is indeed high and windy! Both of those make for a terrific stay in the NC Mountains. It was a perfect location to explore points east and west and enjoy nature and clean air. We’ll certainly be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

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

Love this place

Perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander F.

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

Just what we wanted

Loved the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

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

Wonderful spot!

Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

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

Fantastic!

The house is incredibly clean, communication with the owner was perfect, and proximity to Asheville was fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Great experience

Our stay was fantastic. The owners were extremely helpful with recommendations and the home was awesome. Secluded and roomy home with everything you need. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maryann M.

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

Great mountain getaway

Would definitely recommend this place. Great views, clean, fenced in yard for the dogs to run around. Definitely bring a four wheel drive, road is a pretty steep incline.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zimm L.

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

Loved our stay at Windy Ridge!

The property and location are just as described and we loved feeling like we were secluded in the woods but close to town and lots of things to do. We went to two breweries, took a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway, saw several waterfalls. We also enjoyed watching the bears eating acorns while we sat on the deck. It was also a great space for our dog with the fenced yard and decks. Would definitely stay here again if we get back to the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

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

Loved it

Great everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Briana G.

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

Great place to stay

I absolutely loved this house! Rodney was so kind and helpful. We look forward to staying again in the future. The only thing to be mindful of is the drive up to the house is very steep. If you are visiting while the roads are iced, I would only drive up in a four wheel drive SUV. Thankfully when we went the roads weren’t iced and everything went smoothly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

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

Fall Getaway

Our stay in Ashevill was great along with the wonderful VRBO property (High Windy) we stayed in. As mentioned above the house was immaculate and the guests were great. We toured the Biltmore mansion, road the Blue Mountain Parkway (hiked and saw a couple waterfalls) and experienced the historic district as well as the western (Artsy) areas of Asheville. The highlight was seeing a family of 5 bears no more than 10 feet from the house ! Would definitely recommend this place for others !
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tricia T.

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

Exactly What We Needed!

Place was perfect for us. Kitchen appliances new and well stocked in the way of dishes, glassware, etc. Upstairs bedroom/bath and kitchen/living area with TV. Downstairs bedroom/bath and kitchenette. I can see using the downstairs for a 2nd couple/friend/child/parent ... Wonderful back porch overlooking small, fenced yard. The road (driveway of sorts) needs a little work but we made it just fine. Wonderful communication with owners - they didn't bother us at all but replied to messages quickly. We're already talking about a return trip-
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

SANDI E.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Driveway unbelievable

I was there for a wedding, with my mother that is 90 years old. The house is beautiful, but the terrain and getting around was completely difficult for us. Then we knew the hurricane Helene was coming through, and the day that we got to the property within one hour. I called them to cancel, everything. I knew that it was not going to be some thing that we could handle, the driveway was extremely small and I have And all wheel drive vehicle and spun my tires just trying to get up the mountain. I was extremely dissatisfied with the description of the property, and the fact that they would not even work with me for a refund. Even after we called the first hour we were there.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and quaint. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming, private cabin on a mountainside yet close to local attractions. We were greeted by wood thrush song and a bear sighting! The high back porch was the perfect spot for coffee, birdwatching, or a good book. Comfy bed, separate lower level we didn’t use also has outdoor access. Great spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean stay, great communication from owner. Easy to get to property, yet still had a feeling of "away from it all". Wish the fire pit was more useable, but overall an excellent experience!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shonna L.

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

Cozy spot in the hill

It was nice and cozy. It had everything we needed to accommodate our needs. It was human hair and dog hair in certain parts of the house. The owners communicated well. The biggest complaint we had was, no streetlights, and only one car up or down the road at one time. Overall, it was relaxing and we enjoyed it.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MATT E.

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

Great spot

Just what we were looking for. Quiet and in the woods, but very convenient to get to Asheville or Black Mountain. Comfortable and spacious, and we only used the upper floor. The kitchen is awesome. Great communication from Rodney answering questions I had. It pains me to give 5 stars only because I can't give 6. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

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

You won’t be disappointed

We’ve been renting vacation homes for 40 years. This was hands down the cleanest!Also, this was the first time I didn’t regret not bringing my own knives. A nice selection of sharp knives and a knife sharpener are almost unheard of in rental properties. Additionally, the bedding was comfortable, the water was super hot, the covered deck was private, and the fenced backyard provided a worry-free place for our dogs to hang.The location is secluded enough that we sited a bear and wild turkey, yet it only minutes to a grocery store. True, the road is a bit rough, but it’s short, and post Helene, at least it’s very passable.Highly recommend this home!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Second stay as great as the first

We loved our first stay. Upgrade to the main bedroom was a plus for this stay. For families with pets, the fenced-in yard is great. For us, the vista is memorable, and so glad the hosts share this house with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025