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Dog FriendlyđŸ¶Close to Sierra Nevada/Biltmore, Between Asheville, Hville, Brevard

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Dog FriendlyđŸ¶Close to Sierra Nevada/Biltmore, Between Asheville, Hville, Brevard

Mills River Retreat is a Hike, Bike, and Brewery base camp nestled perfectly between Asheville, Hendersonville, and Brevard, NC! We are minutes from Asheville Regional Airport and Sierra Nevada Brewery. It’s the perfect location for day trips to Biltmore and Downtown Asheville, hiking in Pisgah National Forest, brewery and winery hopping, and so much more! There’s a road bike route that passes right in front of the house, and world class mountain biking is minutes away. Mills River Retreat sleeps 6-or 8 with the pull out sofa located in the upstairs Master den.

We love dogs! đŸ€đŸ¶đŸ€ 2 dogs maximum are welcome with pre approval and a non refundable pet fee of $100. The backyard is fenced with a large grassy area to play (but not guaranteed to be escape proof-please keep an eye on your pets and children at all times.) Always pick up after your pups, and please notify us immediately if there are any accidents or damage đŸ€

The open concept living/kitchen/dining area is the perfect place to gather. A locally made farmhouse table has seating for 8, and there’s a game table, home bar, and two of the comfiest leather sofas ever for lounging. An electric fireplace just below the large screen Smart TV provides the perfect cozy ambiance. The kitchen is well appointed and is open to the living and dining rooms. It has stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, huge farmhouse sink, and is well stocked with cooking pots, pans, utensils, and starter spices. Begin your morning with fresh brewed coffee from the Coffee Bar! It is set up with whole bean coffee and grinder, or pods if you prefer the Keurig. Creamer and sweetener are also provided.

The entire upstairs is a spacious master suite with a beautifully tiled master bath and walk in shower. The master has a King bed and large walk in closet. A separate den upstairs has a Queen sleeper sofa. Downstairs has two bedrooms, one Queen room and second room with two Twins. There are smart TVs in each bedroom, living room, and den with Samsung TV and high speed internet to enjoy your favorite streaming apps. Green tea cooling memory foam mattresses and premium bedding make each room its own cozy private retreat. The bathroom downstairs has a tub/shower combo and is in the hall between the two rooms.

You are welcome to use the washer and dryer located in the detached garage. The garage can also be used to store your gear during your stay, but do not park vehicles inside the garage. There is an owner’s apartment located on the far side of the detached garage. This unit is a completely separate living space and is rarely used. We will let you know if we will be occupying it during your stay. The apartment and firepit located on the far side of the property are off limits to guests.

There are keypad locks on the garage and side entry door on the driveway side (just look for the Welcome sign). We have a no contact check in and your key code will be sent to you prior to check in.

We have put a lot of love and thought into creating a comfortable mountain retreat and gathering place. We hope you enjoy making memories here with family and friends!

Property manager

Heather & Dale Antley

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Cycling 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
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: 2 dog max- pre approval and pet fee required

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 neighborhood

Map
Mills River, NC

What's nearby

  • Sierra Nevada Brewing Company - 11 min drive
  • Biltmore Park Town Square - 14 min drive
  • Asheville Outlets - 19 min drive
  • Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing Park - 23 min drive
  • Biltmore Estate - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • â€ȘSierra Nevada Brewing Co - ‬11 min drive
  • â€ȘStarbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • â€ȘMcDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • â€ȘMills River Brewi - ‬5 min drive
  • â€ȘBlue Ridge Pizza Company - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog FriendlyđŸ¶Close to Sierra Nevada/Biltmore, Between Asheville, Hville, Brevard pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Dog FriendlyđŸ¶Close to Sierra Nevada/Biltmore, Between Asheville, Hville, Brevard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog FriendlyđŸ¶Close to Sierra Nevada/Biltmore, Between Asheville, Hville, Brevard?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog FriendlyđŸ¶Close to Sierra Nevada/Biltmore, Between Asheville, Hville, Brevard located?

Set in Mills River, this family-friendly vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Unity Center, Broadmoor Golf Course, and Johnson Farm. Western North Carolina Agricultural Center and Sierra Nevada Brewing Company are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Dog FriendlyđŸ¶Close to Sierra Nevada/Biltmore, Between Asheville, Hville, Brevard Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt the house we stayed like home away home. Thoughtful people; nice quality of kitchen equipment, space, coffee bar and cooking spices. Many sitting areas. The house was clean and comfortable beds. We definitely revisit it.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Spot
My family and I are local, but stayed here for 3.5 weeks during home repairs after the hurricane. It couldn't have been a more perfect spot. The house was spotless, thoughtful and comfortable. Everything works and is easy to use . The kitchen is very well equipped and had the knives, pots, pans and tools needed for daily meals. While we were there, highs ranged from 80-37 and the house does stay comfortable. Two adults, two teen boys, one tween and two dogs and there was plenty of space. We never felt like we were on top of each other. The location is fantastic. If you do bring dogs, it's easy to walk them from the house and it's a 5 minute drive to a large park with walking trails and dog park. Quick easy drive from nearly everything. You avoid the areas with the worst traffic and it's easy to get to. I'd highly recommend for anyone not comfortable with winding mountain roads. In all, the house was perfect for us.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place To Stay
This was a great place to stay for a quick work trip. Had everything we needed and was close to work. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place, close to everythi g we needed
Enjoyed our overall stay. We were less then 10 mins awa from every place we needed or wanted to go. Home was very clean, comfortable and nicely laid out.. and thank gosh for that, as the weather was horrible for most of our time there. Loved seeing the you deer playing in the field behind the home when having our coffees. Would stay there again for sure if traveling in that area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house and property
House was just as pictured. Very clean and absolutely everything you would need. Beautiful property, very peaceful. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful rental
We absolutely loved this home! There has been a great deal of time and thought put into making this a very comfortable place to stay. Very pet friendly! Comfortable furniture and a great master space upstairs. Close to lots of things to do and very peaceful! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Excellent property. Great communication. About 30 minutes from downtown Ashville and 1 hour from skiing in Cataloochee. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mills River Retreat
The photos do not reflect the uniqueness and charm of this home. The place was situated in a quiet country environment conveniently located between Asheville and Hendersonville allowing us to partake in what they had to offer. The master bedroom and walkin shower on the second floor offered a wonderful area to retreat and relax from a day filled with outdoor activities with a wonderful mountain view. The house was clean with modern appliances throughout and an appropriately apportioned kitchen. We would highly recommend the Mills River Retreat to anyone wanting to stay in a wonderful home away from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful, dog friendly property
Had a wonderful time in this beautiful home. Our dogs had a nice fenced in yard and the house had everything that you could want and more. Easy drive to the grocery store, dog park, Bold Rock Cidery. Highly recommend!
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexis S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect getaway
We loved our stay here! It was a great location and a comfortable house for 3 young kids and 4 adults. We would definitely go back and bring a dog next time!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arch m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grandpa and Grandma visit
Perfect perfect perfect. Our second stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Family Place
The home itself is ADORABLE. It has so much to offer/places to sleep and it easily accommodated our big party. We had 4 adults and 4 kids (6, 3, 2 & 1). It was even nice to have available high chair and pack and play for all the littles! I will say the busy street it is on and the cement floor in the living room made for some high stakes little kid play but we still LOVED this home and would book it again if we needed that much space. Beds are comfy, home is very clean and the kitchen was well stocked with spices and SHARP KNIVES! (which in a rental is next to impossible haha). This is a great place to stay for a weekend getaway for adults or adults with kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethany B.

Liked: Cleanliness
quiet, clean, and convenient
More than enough room for family of 5 with all the comforts of home. Great location with short drive to anything you'd want to experience around Asheville. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael E., Sunset, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay!
Cute property. Well thought out, clean, fully equipped for an easy and comfortable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

CM D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Mountain Retreat
The house was beautiful with all the amenities we needed. Not too far from breweries and Hendersonville
can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arch m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grandkid visit
Excellent property for our purposes. Very easy access to the fenced backyard for the pets. The property is an interesting mix of old and new. The addition to an existing older cape cod style home was done very well. Placed just outside of the busy business corridors it felt like we were in the country. Five minutes to the grocery store and easy access to Asheville and Hendersonville. The owners were always responsive. We had a small change in our schedule and they accommodated it well.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful weekend getaway
Clean, well appointed and very convenient! It was perfect for two families with young kids! We had a great weekend at Mills River Retreat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Will Stay Again
The owner made the booking/check in process so easy! The house is located about 5-10 minutes from a great brewery. With traffic the Map put the Biltmore 40 minutes from the house. The house is secluded and private which is a plus for us since we brought our pup along. The attention to detail was such an awesome plus. The owners provide soap, shampoo, hand soap, spices, coffee, creamer, filters, coffee beans with a grinder, dog toys, dog bowls, etc. the furnishings were so nice with the throw pillows and blankets. Wow! They thought of everything to make our stay special. Our king size bed upstairs was SO comfy. The curtains filter out the light so it was perfect for our sleeping baby. I did miss in the listing that they do not have central heat and air but once we figured out the heat units and fireplace it kept our place so warm. The ONLY thing I would have to suggest is curtains on the doors and windows that face the owners apartment. It was a bit eerie at night with the lights on knowing people could see into the house. We frequent the area often to antique shop and we will be staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

laura c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best VRBO in town
Three generations and one dog had the most amazing stay at this VRBO. Even my nine year old daughter kept saying what a nice place it was even after we’d gotten home. The VRBO is perfectly appointed with guests in mind. The house was super clean, the beds were very comfortable, the cooling/heating units were easy to use, and the kitchen was stocked. We LOVED that they had a Christmas tree and some decor to keep our Christmas spirit up even while away from home. Welcome and exit instructions were easy to follow and thorough. Host was extremely communicative. We can’t wait to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Place
Couldn’t have asked for a better, more accommodating place to stay. Heather was very responsive and answered any questions we had. Will definitely book again when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We loved our stay! It was in the perfect location for us. Easy access to nature and city.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect place for our families
We are from Raleigh, NC and met halfway with friends from Nashville, TN
this was the perfect halfway point! We enjoyed the cozy, clean house very much. We had two toddlers with us, and the only thing I would recommend is to bring a baby gate for the stairs. Contacting the host was effortless, and the the checkout process was a breeze. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B., Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic mountain get away!
Very nice spacious home. Loaded coffee bar, nice backyard area, super clean and great WiFi. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

steve c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and comfortable
Nice experience and comfortable house. Owner prompt communication great. Had plenty of items in house and good coffee on hand with a coffee bar. Only issue for me was super hard mattress but my wife liked since she had bad hip.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Property-Immaculate condition
This cozy, comfortable home has all the amenities you would ever want. Everything is new, clean and tidy. Kitchen is well equipped with sharp knives, a wide array of spices, and a coffee bar with both Kerig and drip brew, beans and grinder. The beds are firm yet comfortable. The living room is cozy with overstuffed couches to curl up on to watch flat screen TV. Very dog friendly...toys, food and water bowls, toys, leash...but best of all fully fenced back yard. Wonderful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022