The Barkwells Resort Experience

Welcome to Barkwells, Asheville's premier dog-centric vacation destination! Celebrating over 20 years of "Come. Sit. Stay.®", Barkwells is an exclusive, low-density gated community designed specifically for dog lovers. Located just minutes from shopping, dining, and the Sierra Nevada Brewery in Mills River, this unique resort offers a safe, magical environment where dogs can truly be dogs.

Step outside your door to discover acres of fully fenced, lush mountain meadows and a large pond perfect for your four-legged friends to run off-leash, swim, and socialize. Barkwells provides the perfect balance: a lively, open-air playground for your pups and a peaceful, luxurious mountain getaway for you.

About Snickers' Cabin: Welcome to Snickers Cabin! This incredibly cozy, cathedral-ceiling cabin features 1 bedroom plus a spacious loft and 1.5 bathrooms, comfortably sleeping up to four guests. With its thoughtful layout and picturesque views, it’s the perfect mountain escape for couples, small families, and their beloved dogs.

The open living area and the main-floor King master bedroom boast expansive views over the meadow and the pond. Upstairs in the loft, you'll find a second King bed, a convenient half-bath, and a charming window seat—the absolute perfect spot to curl up with a good book or gaze out at the gorgeous mountain scenery beyond. A convenient ramp from the parking area right to your door makes loading and unloading a breeze!

Cabin Features & Human Amenities:

Luxury Sleeping Arrangements: A main-floor master bedroom and a lofted second bedroom, both featuring premium King-sized beds made up with triple-sheeted spa linens, Smart TVs/Roku, and luxury robes for lounging.

Bathrooms: A full bathroom (with a tub/shower combo) on the main floor and a half-bath upstairs in the loft. Both are stocked with fluffy towels, hair dryers, and Gilchrist & Soames' BeeKind bath products.

Fully Equipped Kitchen: Everything you need to cook a family meal, including a stovetop, oven, microwave, dishwasher, crockpot, blender, and an ice maker. We even provide a starter supply of locally roasted Beanwerks organic coffee!

Indoor Comforts: A cozy gas fireplace, central heat and AC, high-speed fiber Wi-Fi, a washer/dryer with starter detergent, Roku for streaming all your favorites, and YouTubeTV for all the local and national broadcasts and sports.

Outdoor Living: Relax in your own private hot tub spa, grill out on the personal gas Weber grill, or sip your morning coffee in the rocking chairs on your covered porch while watching the birds at the feeder.

Unmatched Dog-Friendly Details
We don’t just tolerate dogs; we cater to them! Snickers Cabin is fully outfitted to ensure your pets have the vacation of a lifetime:

A private, runnable, fully fenced yard right outside your door.

An extra-large dog door allows your pups to go in and out as they please.

A securely gated covered porch.

In-cabin dog amenities include: 1 large and 1 medium dog bed, indoor and outdoor water bowls, dog towels, furniture covers, and provided waste bags.

Dog crates and gates are available upon request to make packing easier!

Escape to a place where you don't have to leave the property to have a wonderful, relaxing vacation. Book Snickers Cabin today and experience why Barkwells is consistently recognized as one of the best dog-friendly vacation spots in the country!