Escape to The Overlook Lodge, where rustic charm meets modern comfort amidst the stunning mountains. With access to Wolf Laurel Country Club Golf Course and its pool, tennis courts, and dining room just steps away. Enjoy cozy nights in with a private hot tub and 3 gas fireplaces or unwind on one of the 3 large back decks with breathtaking views.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire cabin
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14300 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
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About this property
The Overlook
Summary:
This cabin has EVERYTHING you need for your dream cozy mountain vacation. Miles of gorgeous mountain views off the 3 large back decks.
-2 minutes to Hatley Pointe Mountain Resort
-Access to hike Big Bald the short way and long way
-Access to Wolf Laurel Country Club Golf Course (Golf course is closed 11/1-5/1 - Estimated dates based on weather)
-Access to Country Club Restaurant and Bar (Closed 11/1-5/1)
-Access to Country Club Pool, Pickle Ball and Basketball Courts (Open Year Around)
-Inside gates of Wolf Laurel
-30 Mins to Asheville
-Movie Theater with 120 Inch Screen
-Less than 1 minute to Country Club - Easy walk
-2 Kitchens
-Close to Hiking
-Hot Tub
The Space:
-Deck Bar
-2 Gas Fireplaces, Gas heater on the basement level
-Game Room with Pool Table, Wet Bar & Arcade Table w/ over 400 games
-Deck Gas Fire Pit and Sectional
-Small fenced in space for dogs
-Less than 10 mins to Bald Mountain hike parking
-Brand New Kitchen Appliances - Brand New Living Room Furniture-Brand New Game Room Furniture
-Outdoor Dining Table
-Plenty of space to park multiple cars
-Brand New Kitchen Appliances - Brand New Living Room Furniture-Brand New Game Room Furniture
-Private Chef recommendation upon request
-Family Friendly with full size crib w/ breathable Newton crib mattress, high chair, toddler plates/silverware and baby gates
-Dogs are allowed (Non Refundable $125, up to 2 dogs max)
-2 sets of Washer and Dryer
-Full Size Grill
-Covered Front Porch
-All new mattresses and organic cotton bedding
-Roku Smart TV in Living Room - Game Room(2) - Movie Theater - Basement Living Room
-Amazon Alexa for music on all 3 floors
Located within the scenic Wolf Laurel Resort & Country Club with complimentary access to:
- Heated swimming pool
- Tennis courts
- Pickle ball courts
- Basketball court
- Horseshoe pits
- Children’s Playgrounds
- Access to Fish at Trout Pond (limit to 4 fish per day, per household)
- Please note, the Country Club is closed for the winter season and will reopen on May 1, 2025. When open, access to the golf course and restaurant.
Guest Access:
The entire house - country club - playground - pool - pickle ball
To use the Wolf Laurel amenities they now require guests to purchase amenity passes for a week which can be paid directly to them.
Amenity access is guaranteed only for the restaurant. Other amenities, such as golf, may require separate confirmation or additional fees.
Please feel free to call the country club directly to ensure the availability of the amenities you're interested in during your dates.
Note: Guest cards do not provide access to the fitness center.
The Neighborhood:
Inside the gates of Wolf Laurel! Walking distance to the country club.
Other Things to Note:
Check-in is at 4 pm
Check-out is at 10 am
Please note, to book this listing you must be over 21 years old
Close to hiking, white water rafting and zip lining!
4WD highly recommended during inclement weather
Note: Guest cards do not provide access to the fitness center.
GUEST VERIFICATION:
To ensure a smooth and secure stay, we require the primary guest listed on the reservation to complete a simple screening process within 48 hours of booking confirmation. Please note that your reservation is not confirmed until these steps are completed.
Once verified, and prior to check-in, guests will be asked to sign a Rental Agreement that includes:
- Agreeing to our rental terms and conditions.
- Providing a valid government-issued ID and a matching credit card before check-in.
- Paying a non-refundable $60 damage waiver. The damage waiver provides coverage for accidental damage during your stay, as long as it is reported prior to your check-out. This is collected either at the time of payment through the booking platform or afterward, depending on which platform you use to book.
The damage waiver covers accidental damage that may occur during your stay. To ensure coverage, all damage must be reported promptly while you’re still at the property. We understand there is normal wear and tear at houses but should anything accidentally break or get stained during your stay please just let us know. Thank you!
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the cabin: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4 bathrooms
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
Games
Stereo
TV
Video games
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Office
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
One pet total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the mountains
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Property located in a resort
Unit size: 3,224 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Note from host: Charge may apply
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Located in Wolf Laurel, a neighbourhood in Mars Hill, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Hatley Pointe Ski Resort and Hot Springs Resort And Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pisgah National Forest and Mount Mitchell State Park. Visit our Mars Hill travel guide
This family-friendly Mars Hill cabin is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Pisgah National Forest and Hatley Pointe Ski Resort. Rock Creek Park and Nolichucky River are also within 25 miles (40 km).
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The Overlook Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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From the views to the accomodations, this place is amazing. We really enjoyed having the pool table, movie theater, and hot tub to make the best of our visit to the Asheville area. We look forward to visiting again.
We totally enjoyed our family vacation in NC! The house’s amenities were perfect for our group. From the movie room to the pool table to the amazing view- it was a perfect week for us. We loved the Wolf Laurel area.
This is an amazing vacation rental. We were fortunately able to book this house fairly last minute for a family ski trip to Hatley Pointe. It was just our family staying but the house is very large with tons of space for multiple families if needed. The kids loved all of the amenities - pool table, arcade games, hot tub, bunk bed room and especially the movie theater was a big hit! Mountain views from the back decks are amazing. Could not have asked for a better VRBO home, can't wait to come back!
The entire process was smooth and there were no surprises -- from booking to check-out! The house was exactly as described and was the perfect amount of space for our group of 12. They obviously considered families when setting up the house, which is always a relief for short term rentals. We had no criticisms, and would stay again in a heartbeat.
What a fun property! It was well stocked and VERY clean. We were all impressed. We stayed with another family and having three floors made it feel like we weren’t all smashed together. There were some small issues but I plan to message the host as the issues were not a deterrent at all. We would happily stay here again.
The property was definitely as described and very clean. The views are better than shown in the pictures. If you are looking for a quiet area to get away with friends or family, this is a great spot. It is 40 min, approximately, from Asheville proper, but that was not a big deal to our group. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a place this large.
Stunning view, stunning property! We absolutely loved our stay here. Everyone had a little something. It was especially accommodating for having children of all ages. We so appreciated the baby gates at the top and bottom of stairs! Very responsive and helpful hosts. Highly recommend!
I cannot recommend enough! Great place that suited our needs perfect! Very clean and everythingw was as advertised. Equipped with games galore, plenty of comfortable sleeping, and the in-house theater was awesome. The pictures are great but don't do it justice. If you're looking, stop. This is the one.
My family and I really enjoyed our time at the OL. We were able to spread out in such a spacious house then come together on the deck with a gorgeous view of the mountains (once the wildfire smoke cleared). The movie room, arcade table and pool table were big hits with all ages. Our 3yo loved the available toys and my teenage sons spent most of their time in the hot tub. Access to the pool, tennis, pickle ball and fishing at the base of the resort were also included. I highly recommend the OL and would stay there again.
Perfect family friendly home with beautiful long range views
We celebrated my husbands birthday by staying at this home for the weekend and it was perfect! There were so many activities and toys to keep my kids entertained while the adults were able to relax
And enjoy the beautiful views. There was everything you need for toddlers/ infants and gates already installed at the stairs. The hosts were very kind and responsive. The gated community was lovely
And we enjoyed going for a walk on the trails that were a short drive from the house. We will absolutely book this home again!
Very impressive home with beautiful Mountain Views. Very well equipped. Top notch. Loved it.
Check in was a bit nerve racking. We got in late and found the back security gate that Apple Maps had guided us to was not open. Had to drive around to the main gate that was about 20 minutes away. Other than that, very nice.
Beautiful home with perfect areas for multi-family stay. We stayed as a family of 5, and had a great time. Beautiful view, comfortable beds and pillows. Generous kitchen, all cooking amenities present. Ample towels and toiletries. One day we did not have wifi access for the entire morning and afternoon, and we did not receive any response from the management company we called. Luckily, DIY trouble-shooting with the router in the bunk bed room finally fixed the issue. Definitely need AWD vehicle for the steep driveway, but there is a parking pad space at the top of the driveway for one vehicle (if you don’t mind carrying luggage down the driveway). Thanks for the stay!
We rented this cabin for my bachelor party. We overall thought the property itself was nice, but it was obvious it hadn’t been taken care of. What we liked about the cabin was the view on the back porch, its relatively remoteness, and some of the amenities. There were some things that caused us to give the property only 3 stars. We booked the cabin based on one of its main amenities, the theater room. We were planning to watch the final four and other sports together the whole weekend in the theater room while we shoot pool and relax. We spent days looking for the theater remote only to find it hidden in a kitchen drawer completely snapped in half. Additionally searching for the theater remote all over the cabin caused us to really take notice of the cleanliness of the place. We were looking under couches and chairs and found all types of old food. We found corn cobs, chip wrappers, and crumbs. The theater room really needs some TLC. We think the cabin itself is very nice, it just doesn’t seem like it has been taken care of. We may have been unlucky and had bad guest before us. We were not super happy of the condition on the place plus the inability to use the main amenity we booked the cabin for in the first place. For the price we paid, we left a bit let down
What a wonderful house for our family gathering of three generations to spend time together. This is by far the best place we have ever rented. The views were beyond spectacular and we spent a lot of time outside on the wonderful decks. The location and house far exceeded our expectations. The owners went above and beyond to provide everything we needed for an outstanding week. We especially appreciated all the baby stuff provided and the well stocked kitchen. With three families gathering as one, having the lower floor “apartment” with a separate kitchen and washer and dryer certainly gave everyone the space that we needed. The pool table and movie theater were huge hits. We loved exploring the area, taking walks (the rhododendrons were in bloom and gorgeous) and hiking part of the AppalachianTrail (direct access in the community) up Big Bald Mountain. Everyone had a great time and we are all hoping to return next year.
The only drawback was the driveway. You do need 4WD to get up and down the steep gravel driveway which gives you direct access to the house. Two parking spaces are located at the top of the drive for 2WD cars or you can park at the clubhouse. However, you still need to be able to traverse the steep drive on foot with luggage, coolers, etc. as there are not any stairs to the house. If you are traveling with someone in a 2WD who is unable to navigate steep slopes on foot, I would not recommend it. To all others, enjoy the beauty of mountains!
We had a wonderful time at the Overlook Lodge. Elliott was very quick to respond when we had questions.
The cabin is huge and has plenty of room for everyone. The hosts did a wonderful job decorating (pics don't do it justice) and was thoughtfully organized (and labeled) and included everything we needed! They went above and beyond with all the little things provided, which was much appreciated. The cabin was also very clean. There are 3 large decks and amazing views can't be beat, it was truly breathtaking!
The layout of the cabin (3 levels) was perfect for our group. My boyfriend and I were traveling with our kids, Brady Bunch Style (19,17,16,14) and this cabin had everything to keep them happy. I mention this because It's tricky when you have boys and girls. It was nice that my daughter could have a bit of privacy and basically had the lower bedroom/level to herself.
The Game room was a HUGE hit for us all, but especially the kids!! We very much enjoyed the game nights we had after our daily adventures! The movie theater, poker table, and pool table were our favorite. My BF and I also enjoyed the old school arcade games. ;) Who would have thought teenagers would be begging their parents to challenge them in a game of Uno or Black Jack?! Haha, so thank you to the hosts to make this happen!
We would definitely recommend this place for the views, the layout that accommodates small or large groups and of course the game/media rooms!
carlene g.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
9 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Somewhat disappointed
The house is gorgeous and the location is great if you want a house off the beaten path. The driveway is steep and requires 4WD, which is no big deal. The views are gorgeous.
My main issue with our stay was that several things were broken/missing (toilet was broken, smoke detectors missing or without batteries, one of the speakers for movie room was broken), damaged (projector bulb was burnt out causing half the screen to be brown, some of the doors to laundry and movie rooms were off track had damaged tracks) or dirty (hot tub had a distinct layer of film). The gas was also off for the heating and fireplaces downstairs.
When we contacted management to inform them of concerns/request repairs through the email that they used to reach out to us, the response was prompt, but often "let me check on that :)". I would never hear back without sending another email and all three of the handyman visits were unannounced, despite asking that we get some notice as we wanted to make plans in Asheville. Each time a handyman arrived, they didn't know about most of the things that were reported despite the multiple communications. Eventually, I stopped reporting things because I felt I wasn't being heard.
This house could be five stars with proper repairs of the main draws (movie room projector and speakers, hot tub). I wouldn't deter someone from staying here but I would check in to make sure nothing is in a state of disrepair prior to booking.
The house had anything and everything that we could have ever needed. The view off the rear of the house is indescribable. What an amazing view. With the snow on the mountains, you could see every outline for miles of the mountains. All the amenities in the home were awesome! Most favorite for everyone was the pool table, pac man game, and the movie theater! And to top it off, the bedding on the beds were soooo soft and comfortable to sleep in. Also only a 2 minute drive to Hatley Pointe ski resort.
Everything from check in to check out was very easy. Great home, with beautiful views. Tons of room, double kitchen. Would highly recommend. Golf course is pretty awesome.
This house is absolutely gorgeous and the views are unbeatable! There were PLENTY of activities. We really enjoyed playing pool and watching movies in the movie room in the evenings. The porches are spacious and the outdoor hot tub has an amazing view and was well heated. We enjoyed the on site hiking trail. We LOVED it and will be back for sure.
The view was absolutely incredible. The sunset is unlike any I’ve ever seen. The house would be great for two families. There is a kitchen and two bedrooms on the top floor, one bedroom and another kitchen on the bottom floor. The middle floor has two bunk beds with a pool table, games and a theater. House has everything you need to keep put for a while and enjoy a staycation if that’s what you want. The hot tub felt great and close to the bedroom door so you won’t get too cold getting out. There also is a small fenced in area for your dog if you bring your furry family. Asheville is only about 40 minutes away; we went several times. Definitely would recommend to stay but consider driving an all wheel or 4 wheel drive car. The driveway is very steep.
We had an amazing time! The house was bigger than I imagined. It was perfect for us! It snowed so we stayed inside more than planned and there was plenty in the house to keep the teenagers happy! Highly recommend this place!