Huge 8 BR\/8 BA Secluded Retreat, Spectacular Views 15min to downtown on MTS Tr
About this lodge
Located in Swannanoa, this charming lodge for $861 per night is a fantastic choice for your next break. What sets the Wayward Moose Lodge apart from the rest of the properties in the Asheville area? Its location has to be first on the list. You will feel secluded, having a mountain top with incredible scenic views all to yourself, but you in fact will be 5-10 minutes from shopping and 10-15 minutes from eclectic downtown Asheville with all it’s breweries. Twenty minutes to the east is the quaint town of Black Mountain. You will find some of the best hiking, fishing, and white water the region has to offer within an hour’s drive. The Mountains to the Sea Trail and Blue Ridge Parkway will literally be a few hundred feet out your back door. The second thing that sets us apart is much more mundane but seems to be important to many of our guests and that is the fact that each of the eight spacious bedroom has its own bathroom. Two of these eight bathrooms have air jetted tubs and the primary suite has a claw foot tub as well as large shower. You can’t overlook the view. Actually, you can overlook it all you want, as it will be staring you in the face about anywhere you are at the Wayward Moose Lodge. My favorite vantage point is from a rocking chair on one of the extensive porches. There is no better way to end a day than to relax with family and friends on the porch in the evening, soaking in the last remnants of daylight on the mountain peaks in the distance. As the evening progresses you can join your family and friends around our fire pit. When you find yourself having to go inside you will enjoy a lodge type setting with log walls and vaulted ceilings. There is a large great room that is a perfect place for gatherings of any sort and this is serviced by a professional style kitchen. All of these features make the Wayward Moose Lodge a perfect place for family reunions, wedding parties and corporate retreats. We can provide transportation for a fee in our 12 passenger(including driver) 4WD van. Go out for an evening on the town and leave the driving to us. If the weather gets bad, we can get you where you need to go! Special notes: The Lodge is made up of 2 structures, the main Lodge and the Guest House. They both have 4 bedrooms and 4 baths. All the common spaces are in the main Lodge and the Guest House only has bed add bathrooms. The 2 structures come at the one rental price quoted and they cannot be rented separately. To access the main Lodge you have to climb the 10-15 stairs seen in our pictures. The 2 buildings are very close to each other (10-20 feet apart). Per Vrbo policy we need to disclose that there is a ring camera overlooking the parking area that we use to keep an eye on things when there is no one staying at the Lodge. If this is an issue for you, there is a switch to turn it off. Keywords: retreat, reunion, log cabin, cabin
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Swannanoa, NC
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(196 Reviews)
10.0
We loved the cabin, great kitchen, beautiful place. our driver picked us up and took us to the Orange Peel for a concert, absolutely great service. All 14 of us recommend the wayward Moose for your group or family.
5.0
Big, modern lodge on the fringe of east Asheville. Eight comfortable bedrooms (4 in the adjacent guest house) with a large common Great Room for 16 friends to meet, converse, play games, or watch football on the satellite TV. Kitchen is very well equipped and clean, two dishwashers, ample oven space, Bunn coffee maker with air pod carafes -- basically everything a big group needs to be comforable. The lodge is a 5-minute walk to the Mountains to Sea Trail adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway, but only 5-10 minutes to drive to the grocery store and 5-10 more to the middle of Asheville. Even though we were toasty warm in 30 degree weather, the south facing deck was inviting with its rocking chairs and views of the Riceville Valley and south mountains. The single track road to get up the mountain is well maintained and there are numerous pulloffs -- the two Priuses in our group made it wthout issues. Simms was a terriific host, always available to us by text, even on the holiday. No surprise this place is heavily booked.
5.0
Beautiful setting, very spacious lodge with plenty of privacy and room to congregate. The gravel road up the mountain is pretty long, but once you've made it up the hill it's worth it. The two buildings are next to the Mountains to Sea Trail and the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the proximity to Asheville was good. We didn't opt for the transportation that is available, but that is a unique option you don't see often. This property worked out very well for our family.
5.0
We were a group of 10 women gathering for a friends getaway. The Inn was comfortable, spacious, private and easily accomodated our entire party. The kitchen had everything you could possibly need and the ping pong table was an added bonus. The beds were very comfortable. Also, the roundtrip transportation offered, for a fee, gave us peace of mind after dark, as the Inn is situated high up a mountainside - plus, we could indulge in a beverage or two; giving a shoutout to Audrey, our driver! The property manager was easily accessible and quickly responded to all inquiries. We would recommend a stay here and look forward to returning on our next trip to Asheville.
5.0
We celebrated Thanksgiving 2023 here. The e worked well with 2 ovens, 2 dishwashers, and a lot of counter space. The trash system was set up well. All good for a big group!!
We enjoyed the nearby hiking trails.
The owner was quick to answer questions. He seems to be a nice person who wants his guests to enjoy the property.
5.0
We chose Asheville as a meeting point between family in Atlanta and family in Pennsylvania, and it’s a beautiful city! The house served us really well (11 adults and 6 kiddos) and everyone had room to spread out or hang out together. The kitchen is very well appointed, which was wonderful because we made a huge thanksgiving dinner! We highly recommend this property! And the owner was very responsive when we had a couple of questions. Two thumbs up!!
5.0
We are a group of high school friends that have been traveling together once a year for years. (We graduated in 1965!) We’ve been all over the country, staying in all kinds of hotels and houses. This was perfect now at our ages, because we each got our own bedroom and bathroom!
The house was beautiful and the views fantastic! The road up to the house was a little scary at first but manageable. We toured beautiful Asheville during the day and ate in each evening. The kitchen had all we needed.
We all would definitely recommend this house for families or big groups of friends!
5.0
Beautiful views with even more space than in description. Well equipped kitchen. Comfortable beds. Loved all the rocking chairs. Driveway steep but doable even with Corolla
5.0
The drive up to the house is what I would expect here in the mountains. An adventure at first. We all loved the lodge. It had ample room for my extended family of 20+: room to gather, room to eat, room to find a space to be alone. Having 8 bedrooms, each with a nice bathroom was really a game changer and very much appreciated by my adult relatives. The kitchen is well-stocked and everything would have been perfect if the built-in fridge had been working. We needed instructions for the Bunn coffeemaker, but we eventually figured it out. The deck was a wonderful place to enjoy the mountain views.
5.0
The drive up to the house is what I would expect here in the mountains. An adventure at first. We all loved the lodge. It had ample room for my extended family of 20+: room to gather, room to eat, room to find a space to be alone. Having 8 bedrooms, each with a nice bathroom was really a game changer and very much appreciated by my adult relatives. The kitchen is well-stocked and everything would have been perfect if the built-in fridge had been working. We needed instructions for the Bunn coffeemaker, but we eventually figured it out. The deck was a wonderful place to enjoy the mountain views.
5.0
Wow, what a great stay. We had a small elopement with family and needed a large cabin for the weekend. This cabin is beautifully built, has everything you need for a large gathering of people, and gorgeous views. Simms was very communicative and ensured that everything was perfect for us. We also loved being able to use the shuttle and firewood service. You should definitely stay here!
5.0
We had a wonderful time. Accommodations were wonderful for our group of 15 Senior Citizens. We did ok navigating the mountain road and the stairs into the houses. If you want to enjoy the view, you gotta get high, right? Thank you for sharing your beautiful home!
5.0
This is a really great place for a big family get together. We had 14 people stay here, and it was very comfortable. It was great that there were so many bathrooms. The views are amazing, and we really enjoyed the hiking trail above the house. The kitchen was nice, with very good appliances.
5.0
A wonderful option for a large family getaway. Convenient to downtown Asheville, numerous state and national parks, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Biltmore Estate, a small zoo, numerous breweries, and so much more. All bedrooms have an en suite bathroom, which worked out wonderful for us. Great communications with the owner, would absolutely consider coming here again.
5.0
We had a wonderful trip with our extended family who were in town for the holidays from Europe! We cooked and enjoyed the property while doing holiday crafts and visiting Biltmore!
5.0
This was a great place for our large, active family vacation. It's pretty secluded, which we loved. The house was clean, well maintained, but we could tell it gets well used and enjoyed. Nineteen of us from -1 to 70 years of age were happy to have 8 bedrooms each with their own bathroom. The guest house was a bit concerning but, worked out great. The families with young children stayed in those rooms where they could nap and get to bed early without being disturbed. We'd definitely stay here again if we have the opportunity arises.
5.0
House was everything we had hoped and very spacious
Van availability was key and Audrey was great and very timely picking us up
5.0
We held a 20-yr high school reunion with our close friends. We had couple with no kids, single individuals, families with young crazy boys, and familes with infants. There was lots of space to spread out and get private quiet time but also a wonderful large open kitchen/dining/living area that we spent most of our time in. We used the grill, the fire pit outside and the fireplace inside (would recommend asking if there is firewood as we did not have a lot and had to go out and get more, not a big deal). Having gas fireplaces in some of the rooms was also clutch since we had a fluke cold Memorial day weekend. Kitchen is incredible with lots of dishes, 2 ovens and 2 dish washers, ice maker, huge fridge, and extra beer/wine fridge, an industrial sized coffee pot that we used A LOT. I loved that there was an entrance to a beautiful hike just off the driveway. We had some small snafus while there (light bulbs out, hot water heater issues) that the owner was incredibly timely and helpful in fixing. All in all, I would highly recommend this for anybody renting with a large group of families.
5.0
The lodge was gorgeous. So much space and amenities. Wish we decided to stay another day. The road up to the lodge was a little crazy but we were warned and the shuttle was so convenient for a wedding in town. The owners warned about the possibility of a hot water heater not working with compensation offered but all worked out. The views and trails nearby were perfect. The one thing I would change is putting ant traps somewhere or spraying for ants as they were in the master bathroom and some around the house- understandable as very dry. Thx for a wonderful time.
5.0
Our group was six adult couples. Every bedroom having its own private bathroom was a big plus. The great room was large enough to comfortably hold our group as we caught up with one another. Day trips to the Biltmore Estate and Lake Lure we easy drives.
5.0
We stayed at the Wayward Moose Lodge with siblings, parents and grandparents to celebrate a College Graduation together at a nearby school. The property was perfect for a large group with big kitchen and great room to spread out and enjoy meals together. The property was clean. Lots of good movies and books on the shelves. It was exactly what we expected. The photos are great but, they don't full capture the amazing mountain view and the big open spaces. I highly recommend.
4.0
Spacious, private & comfortable for 13.
Well stocked kitchen for private chefs.
5.0
Rustic with a beautiful view and not far from downtown
5.0
This is an amazing and well-appointed 2-cabin complex with an incredible view. We had my father’s 80th birthday/family reunion here and it was perfect in every way. The manager was responsive and friendly. I cannot recommend this highly enough. If you have a group of people the Wandering Moose is the best!!!
5.0
If we do a family get together and this place is the fist place I would want to go!!
5.0
My large group spent Easter in this property and the rooms are very spacious which accommodated our number. Check in was smooth and the managers were very responsive of our concerns. The bedrooms and bathrooms were clean and the kitchen was complete of cooking pots and pans for us to prepare our meal. We just wished that we could have stayed longer to enjoy more of the house and the view.
5.0
The home was beautiful inside & out. The space offered was perfect for our party of 16 adults. It was amazing that each bedroom had a private bath. The gourmet kitchen, vaulted living room & dining room was perfect for entertaining. We would definitely stay here again.
5.0
My second time bringing the guys to this awesome home. It’s very close to Asheville yet it feels like you’re miles away from civilization on top of the world!!!!!! Really nice place to get away from the every day grind. Thanks for having us!!!! ✌
5.0
Great host. Great house. Great location. Very easy to get to Breweries.
5.0
Property is perfectly located, up in the high ground of surrounding mountains but easy access to interstate, stores and restaurants. Held a business leadership retreat for 8 people and was perfect for our needs.
5.0
Clean, kitchen ready to entertain. Wifi and cable tv, hikes and close to town. Perfect spot for our christmas gathering of 17 ages 1-72, really a perfect family gathering spot. Can't wait to do it again.
5.0
Steep road but worth the drive! Just go slow! Owners have a shuttle service and that was fantastic for our 10 people. House is lovely and has a bathroom for every bedroom plus. Kitchen is very well equipped. Perfect place fir a large family gathering.
5.0
This large home is perfect for groups (family, friends, colleagues). We rented it for a team meeting and definitely preferred staying together in the house instead of a hotel. The house is spacious and clean, the kitchen is well-appointed and there is plenty of room to spread out. The host is very responsive. The location is perfect with views that will soothe your soul. You feel like you are away from everything, yet the location is so convenient to the downtown area. All 8 of us agreed it was an incredible home and our stay was excellent.
5.0
Plenty of beds and great space for large groups. A big kitchen which was perfect for Thanksgiving. Nice location, a remote feel without being far from Ashville, and beautiful views.
5.0
The Wayward Moose Lodge was the perfect place for us. It was bigger and more impressive in real life even though the photos already made it look great. The kitchen had all that we needed. Choosing to stay in a large house with family and friends before and after my daughter's wedding extended the fun and made the whole event truly memorable. Would do it again in a heartbeat!
5.0
There were a few issues that needed attention when we arrived but the owner responded quickly to address these.
The shuttle service was a great bonus!
5.0
We came from 6 different states to this central location to visit the Biltmore House. It was nearby and had room for all of us ages 6 months-73. Our only concern was that the drive up was intimidating in the rain. However, we had sufficient parking and made several trips up and down the road. Beautiful location. We would rent it again.
5.0
What a wonderful place. Lots of room for sure. Need a little privacy from your family or friends? There is a complete guest house available. Want to go downtown and are worried about too many libations? There is a shuttle provided at a nominal price. All rooms have their own bathroom, so you don't have to share. The kitchen is fantastic with its own ice machine. There is also a fire pit, which we happily used. The views are the best feature though. Step out onto the porch and you can see a spectacular sunrise. Go on a short hike from the cabin to the overlook and you can see a beautiful sunset.
5.0
Walking in to this place… the photos do it no justice. We were mouths wide open the moment we pulled up as were all our guests! We had our entire 16 person wedding party staying with us for the weekend and everyone couldn’t stop talking about how awesome the place was. Plenty of room for everyone. We even hosted our Rehearsal Dinner at The Wandering Moose Lodge- roughly 35 people and caterers- which was a massive success. The kitchen, living area, and decks gave everyone plenty of space to spread out. Overall, we had an amazing 4 days here with friends and family without any real issues. If we ever find ourselves in need of a spacious rental in/around Asheville we wouldn’t not hesitate to return. Thank you Simmz for being so responsive and to Audrey for getting an excited wedding party to and from Downtown Asheville as well as our venue at Emerald Ridge Farm :)
5.0
Amazing home that is clean, with plenty of room, and beautiful view. 15 min drive to downtown. The host is very easy to get into contact with, and was available for transportation which helped out large group out tremendously. They were easy to communicate with and they gave very clear directions to get to the house. Checkout was a breeze too. Highly recommend for a large group!
FAQs
How much does this lodge cost compared to others in Swannanoa?
The average price for a rental in Swannanoa is $195 per night. This rental is $666 above the average.
Is parking included with this lodge?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Huge 8 BR\/8 BA Secluded Retreat, Spectacular Views 15min to downtown on MTS Tr . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this lodge?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Huge 8 BR\/8 BA Secluded Retreat, Spectacular Views 15min to downtown on MTS Tr . Enjoy the water!
Is Huge 8 BR\/8 BA Secluded Retreat, Spectacular Views 15min to downtown on MTS Tr pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this lodge is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Huge 8 BR\/8 BA Secluded Retreat, Spectacular Views 15min to downtown on MTS Tr ?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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