The Lodge House

The Lodge House Description

Located less than a mile from Mars Hill town center, the historic farm surrounding The Lodge House stretches over 14 acres of forest and rolling pasture. Opportunities for adventure abound, including a wooded picnic area and a walking trail to the property's pinnacle point, which features a stone fire pit and views of nearby mountain peaks. Closer to home, The Lodge House's courtyard is conveniently fenced and ideal for children, dogs, lounging on a sunny day, and gathering around the above-ground fire pit late into the evening. 

Built in 1917 and once home to a family of 15 children, the Lodge House embodies old-fashioned appeal with classic covered porches, a front parlor sitting area, and eight gas-burning fireplaces. The Lodge House is known for being the first property in the area to have indoor plumbing. Gather together for home-cooked meals in the traditional dining room (seats six people), featuring original bead-board walls. The sun room and fully-equipped kitchen are bright and cheery spaces with pastoral views from the back of the house. 

Find rest and relaxation in The Lodge House's eight spacious bedrooms, each outfitted with comfortable furnishings and a flat screen TV with Roku. The main floor main suite features two fireplaces and a private living room with a small bar area and mini-fridge, perfect for preparing morning coffee or an afternoon snack. A second main suite, located on the upper level, also has two fireplaces and offers access to a covered porch with great views of the property. If you enjoy a deep soak in a hot bath, you'll love the upper level guest room that features an attached bath with an antique clawfoot tub.

Create your own timeless traditions at The Lodge House. This is the perfect place for reconnecting with friends and loved ones, whether it's quiet moments like drinking lemonade on the covered front porch or busy days filled with family activities, the memories you create here will last a lifetime!

Need more space? You can also reserve the adjoining The Lodge Cottage (sleeps six guests), or The Lodge Barn next door (also sleeps six guests). Need a lot more space? The entire estate is eligible to be rented for groups of up to 28.

Amenities

• Pet-Friendly - $85 pet fee

• Two-Story Home

• 8 Bedrooms: 3 King, 1 Queen, 1 Full, 6 Twin

• 4 Full Baths

• Fully Equipped Kitchen

• Gas Fireplaces

• Wireless internet streaming with Roku

• Shaded Group Picnic Area

• Ridgeline Fire Pit with Mountain Views
• Square Footage of Home: 3,600 sq ft

• 14-Acre Estate

• Just 1 Minute from Downtown Mars Hill

Bed/Bath Arrangements

• Main Level: Main Level Main Suite (Bedrooms One and Two) - 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Pull-out Trundle Twin Bed; Bedroom Three - 1 Queen Bed; 2 Full Baths 

• Upper Level: Bedroom Four - 1 King Bed, attached Full Bath; Upper Level Main Suite (Bedrooms Five and Six) - 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Pull-out Trundle Twin Bed; Bedrooms Seven and Eight (Mini-Suite) - 1 Full Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Pull-out Trundle Twin Bed; Full Bath

Location Details

A visit to the charming mountain town of Mars Hill gives you the best of both worlds: convenience to Asheville, just 15 miles away via nearby I-26, and the delight of Madison County's majestic rural beauty. Home to Mars Hill University, the oldest college in Western North Carolina, Mars Hill is known for its thriving arts community and abundance of outdoor activities in the area, including mountain biking, zip lining,  white water rafting, skiing at Wolf Laurel, hiking the Appalachian Trail, and exploring scenic points along the Blue Ridge Parkway. This Asheville vacation rental is located in Mars Hill and is approximately 22 minutes to downtown Asheville. 

Important Property Notes 

• Lodge House is the main home of an estate with two additional homes, Lodge Barn and Lodge Cottage, which is connected to the main home by the deck. While you may find that you have the whole estate to yourself, there is the possibility that the other two rental properties will be occupied during your stay as well as a wedding venue on property.

• The picnic area and large fire pit are available for use, but are shared with the other properties on the estate. Please enjoy these communal amenities!
• Seasonal Gas Fireplaces are not operational between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
• Firewood is not provided for guest use. If you plan on using the indoor wood stove and/or the outdoor fire pit, please purchase wood locally upon arrival. 

Property Cancellation Policy

Please note that this property’s Non-Refundable Period is 31 days prior to arrival. If your reservation is made within this period, it will be non-refundable from the time of booking. Cancellations are permitted outside of this period, per our vacation rental agreement. We encourage you to consider travel insurance to help protect your vacation investment against the unknown!