0.4 Mi to French Broad River Launch | Private Fire Pit & Grill | Near River Tubing & Kayaking Named for the wildlife that wanders past nightly, Deer Lodge sits along the French Broad River in the heart of waterfall country. Watch for deer, wild turkeys, and the occasional black bear from the deck or private fire pit as evening settles over the Blue Ridge Mountains. When it's time to explore, DuPont State Forest and Pisgah National Forest await nearby; your mountain escape starts here! -- THE PROPERTY -- OUTDOOR LIVING - Private fire pit - Charcoal grill - Mountain views - On-site hiking trail access INDOOR LIVING - Smart TV - Central A/C & heating - Linens, towels & toiletries provided - Hair dryer KITCHEN - Refrigerator, stove/oven - Keurig coffee maker (coffee provided) - Microwave, blender, toaster - Cooking basics, spices, dishware & flatware ACCESSIBILITY - Single-story cabin, steps to enter PARKING - Driveway (2 vehicles) -- THE LOCATION -- - Tucked on a private wooded property along the French Broad River in Transylvania County's waterfall country, with river access within easy reach of the cabin - 0.4 miles to Lyons Mountain River Access - 9 miles to downtown Brevard: shops, dining - 15 miles to DuPont State Recreational Forest: waterfalls & hiking trails - 20 miles to Sliding Rock: natural 60-foot waterslide - 38 miles to Biltmore Estate in Asheville -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - Homeowner on-site (main house) - No pets allowed due to homeowner's severe allergies; include any questions regarding ADA-certified service animals before booking - No glitter allowed