The Barkwells Experience: Elevated
Welcome to Barkwells, the region's premier dog-centric vacation destination! Celebrating over 20 years of "Come. Sit. Stay.®", Barkwells is known for creating magical environments where dogs can truly be dogs, and humans can relax in luxury.

Nugget's Lodge is part of our exclusive Mountain Lodges collection. Nestled high upon the serene slopes of Cold Mountain just outside the vibrant heart of Asheville, this breathtaking cabin is perched at 4,000 feet in elevation. It offers an unparalleled mountain escape with panoramic views that stretch to infinity, where the horizon is painted with hues of morning mist and golden sunsets. (Please note: Because the view is absolutely worth the drive, the road is steep! 4WD or AWD vehicles are required to access Nugget's Lodge).

About Nugget's Lodge: Welcome to Nugget's Lodge! This incredible 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom mountain home comfortably sleeps up to six guests and seamlessly blends the call of the wild with the luxury of modern comforts.

Just out the front door, the mountains beckon with trails that weave through dense forests, leading to hidden vistas and untouched wilderness. Inside, the cabin features a magnificent open floor plan centered around a stunning wood-burning fireplace and a gourmet chef's kitchen. Upstairs, a dedicated Home Theater/Entertainment Loft ensures your evenings are just as spectacular as your days spent exploring the Appalachian range.

Cabin Features & Human Amenities:

Luxury Sleeping Arrangements: Three spacious bedrooms. The Master features a premium King-sized bed and an adjoining full bathroom with a shower, while the two guest bedrooms feature luxury Queen-sized beds. All are made up with triple-sheeted spa linens, Smart TVs, and luxury robes for lounging.

Bathrooms: Three full bathrooms stocked with fluffy towels, hair dryers, and Gilchrist & Soames' BeeKind bath products.

Gourmet Chef's Kitchen: A magnificent kitchen built for entertaining, featuring a huge granite island with bar stools, high-end appliances, a Henckels knife block, crockpot, blender, and an ice maker. We even provide a starter supply of organic coffee from Pisgah Coffee Roasters!

Indoor Comforts: A gorgeous wood-burning fireplace, an entertainment/theater loft, central heat and AC, high-speed Wi-Fi, and 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 gather around the outdoor dining table on the covered porch while taking in jaw-dropping mountain views from the luxury outdoor furniture.

Unmatched Dog-Friendly Details: We don’t just tolerate dogs; we cater to them! Like all Barkwells properties, Nugget's Lodge is fully outfitted to ensure your pets have the vacation of a lifetime:

A private, fully fenced backyard right on the mountain.

A convenient dog door provides easy access to the fenced-in backyard so your pups can 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 Nugget's Lodge today and experience the ultimate high-elevation dog-friendly getaway!