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 the Libby Cabin: Welcome to the Libby Cabin! Whether you are looking for a spacious getaway for two or a family retreat, this elegant log cabin easily becomes your “home away from home.” Featuring soaring cathedral ceilings, 2 main-floor bedrooms, an upstairs loft bedroom, and 2.5 bathrooms, Libby comfortably sleeps up to six guests.

Step out onto the roomy covered porch to rock in the chairs or gently sway on the porch swing while gazing out over the tranquil pond and expansive meadow. A convenient ramp from the parking area right to your door makes loading and unloading a breeze, while steps lead directly down into your private, fenced yard.

Accessibility-Friendly Master Suite: The spacious main-floor master bedroom features a wheelchair-accessible en-suite bathroom with a roll-in shower, a comfort-height toilet, and a roll-under sink, providing ease and comfort for mobility-challenged guests. As a bubbly bonus, this bathroom also features a separate Jacuzzi whirlpool tub for ultimate relaxation!

Cabin Features & Human Amenities:

Luxury Sleeping Arrangements: Two main-floor bedrooms featuring premium King-sized beds. Upstairs, a beautiful loft accessible by a staircase offers an additional King bed (or two twins) and its own convenient half-bath. All beds are made up with triple-sheeted spa linens.

Bathrooms: 2.5 bathrooms (the handicap-accessible master en-suite with a roll-in shower and separate Jacuzzi tub, a downstairs full guest bathroom with a shower/tub combo, and a half-bath in the loft). All 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 Wi-Fi, a washer/dryer with starter detergent, Roku for all your favorite streaming, and a YouTube TV account for all the local and national broadcasts.

Outdoor Living: Relax in your own private hot tub spa, grill out on the personal Weber gas grill, or unwind on the expansive porch swing while taking in serene pond views.

Unmatched Dog-Friendly Details: We don’t just tolerate dogs; we cater to them! The Libby 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 the Libby Cabin today and experience why Barkwells is consistently recognized as one of the best dog-friendly vacation spots in the country!