Get Up and Away & Take a Break in the Safety of the Mountains!
About this lodge
Safety and Sanitation updates: Our housekeepers use extreme caution and have been provided with a list of supplies that include disposable cleaning materials to prevent any spread of any bacteria. Only CDC approved antibacterial and sanitation products are used and we wear masks and gloves at all times while navigating the property. All guidelines are being followed to ensure the safety of our staff and our guests. Thank you for your understanding and for your help in keeping Laughing Waters a healthy environment! We also give at least 3-5 days in between our guests to ensure safety for housekeeping and for upcoming guests. This is a beautiful hand crafted lodge with its own private deck overlooking a beautiful waterfall on the cascading Hickory Nut Creek. The lodge is nestled at the base of Little Bearwallow Mountain next to 200 acres of natural forest with five miles of hiking trails. It is located only 25 minutes from downtown Asheville, NC in the heart of the incredible Hickory Nut Gorge. The lodge contains a great room/living room, kitchen, loft, four bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and a large downstairs room for yoga and movement. Laughing Waters is located in the Hickory Nut Forest Eco-Community. It is a very special place for a peaceful, quiet retreat in these beautiful sacred mountains! WIFI We will do our absolute best to provide WIFI however this a wilderness wedding venue and sometimes coverage is poor. Our Creekside Cottage located upstream from the lodge overlooks two waterfalls that sleeps two people and can be rented separately. (see listing #3565363)
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(33 Reviews)
5.0
Very nice home located on a nice wooded property with a nice stream. Located in a secluded area, walk to nice hiking trails and enjoy the peaceful environment. Our family gateway was very enjoyable! It would be a place to consider for a future family reunion or small wedding.
4.0
The property is beautiful - the creek, the porches are all amazing. We stayed for my moms 80th birthday celebration
5.0
This house and property are absolutely amazing, beautiful and stunning. I knew it was going to be a special place for our family trip over Memorial Day weekend. However, it was way better than I expected. The house is really spacious and nice. The beds are the most comfortable you will sleep on. And, the location is private but only 10 minutes from the really cool village of Chimney Rock, 25 minutes from Lake Lure and 25-30 minutes from Asheville. However, the best part was the incredible mountain creek and wilderness right in the backyard! The Hickory Nut creek is literally right off the deck and it is spectacular. We did a family cold plunge in it and it awesome. The sound of the rushing water is beautiful music that you can always hear from the house. The Wildcat Rock trail is off the back of the house as well and is a heck of a hike. It leads to a spectacular rock climbing wall and waterfall and then goes on to another point with a view (we did not go past the first stop as it was a pretty strenuous hike but talked to people who did). Book this house and you can literally not leave the property if you choose and still have a super memorable mountain experience.
5.0
Breathtaking. The property is absolutely gorgeous! Wonderful accommodations! We hope to return for another visit. The only suggestion from our group was to either improve internet service or add a landline for emergencies.
5.0
If you are considering a trip to this area look no further. The description and pictures don't even come close to doing this property justice. The rich history of the house and the location can't be beat. It was such a nice break from city life. Amazing hiking starts right from the door of this property. No reason to ever get in the car.
A huge bonus for us was the empty room downstairs where our kids 7 and 10 had the best time playing and being kids.
The outdoor firepit (bring your own firewood) next to the raging creek was amazing. The creek is so loud you can hear it inside the house and the sound is so relaxing to fall asleep too.
The house is spotless, beds are comfortable, layout is perfect. The kitchen is fully stocked to be able to cook great meals.
Don't hesitate - RUN to enjoy this slice of heaven.
5.0
AMAZING
If you are considering a trip to this area look no further. The description and pictures don't even come close to doing this property justice. The rich history of the house and the location can't be beat. It was such a nice break from city life. Amazing hiking starts right from the door of this property. No reason to ever get in the car.
A huge bonus for us was the empty room downstairs where our kids 7 and 10 had the best time playing and being kids.
The outdoor firepit (bring your own firewood) next to the raging creek was amazing. The creek is so loud you can hear it inside the house and the sound is so relaxing to fall asleep too.
The house is spotless, beds are comfortable, layout is perfect. The kitchen is fully stocked to be able to cook great meals.
Don't hesitate - RUN to enjoy this slice of heaven.
5.0
Great place
Amazing place for a family to enjoy being outside without having to travel constantly. We hiked, saw waterfalls, streams, and picked berries all without leaving the property.
5.0
Awesome place for family
5.0
Great place
Awesome place for family
5.0
Beautiful
We had a wonderful stay! The location was beyond amazing and the sound of the water was the most relaxing thing in the world. We ended up here because we had to cancel a trip to Canada and I can say this rental more than made up for it! There was a storm at night and the WiFi was down. It really wasn’t a big deal at all for us, but the property manager, Julia, and the owner did more than I ever would have expected. They went above and beyond. I highly recommend this rental!
5.0
Unbelievable!
Great communication with property manager. The pictures and words online cannot possibly tell the whole story of how beautiful this property is. If looking for a place to checkout of the day to day clutter, this is the place!
5.0
The property is perfectly placed in nature. It is like being in a tree house! A lot of space. Beautiful construction with exposed beams and stained glass. Highly recommended. Very relaxing and clean. No need to look elsewhere.
5.0
Nature Paradise
The property is perfectly placed in nature. It is like being in a tree house! A lot of space. Beautiful construction with exposed beams and stained glass. Highly recommended. Very relaxing and clean. No need to look elsewhere.
5.0
Paradise Found!
This property is amazing. Photos do not do it justice!
5.0
Great time away
My wife and two young kids had an amazing vacation over Memorial Day. My 4 year old did two different hikes from the property. My 19 month old and wife loved walking around the orchard area. Having a fire by the creek with s’mores was a highlight for all. We would definitely return.
5.0
This place is truly peaceful and relaxing. The cabin is very well laid out and nicely appointed with everything you would need for your trip. Our family gathering was awesome! We really enjoyed our stay and plan to return soon.
5.0
Peaceful
This place is truly peaceful and relaxing. The cabin is very well laid out and nicely appointed with everything you would need for your trip. Our family gathering was awesome! We really enjoyed our stay and plan to return soon.
5.0
We stayed over Thanksgiving week and had a great time. Cozy and comfortable. One of the best things about it is being able to walk out the front door and hike many nearby trails.
5.0
Fun Thanksgiving!
We stayed over Thanksgiving week and had a great time. Cozy and comfortable. One of the best things about it is being able to walk out the front door and hike many nearby trails.
5.0
Sublime
Need way more characters to even come close to truly describing this place, it is as advertised and more, opening the window to listen to the backyard waterfall at night for sleeping was incredible! Can’t wait to return another stay very soon!!
5.0
College buddies & bridesmaids 1991
We had not see eachother for over 15 years! This house was perfect for those groups.....not certain of there still being a connection. We all had our own bedrooms and our own bathrooms in the bedrooms! The house is clean, beautiful and spacious. The grounds are gorgeous with wild flowers everywhere. In the back, on a small sandy "beach" we had a little fire one night- the waterfall is just the right size; you can hear it all night from your open bedroom windows - great sleeping! Had my kiddos been with me, they would have played outside all day in the river/large stream and wooded area- which is maintained enough to make for safe playing and photo opportunites too.
The kitchen had everything needed for quick or fancy dinners. However, Asheville proper is not as far as I thought - we were able to scoot into the downtown area in less than 20.
One warning is: do not rely on Uber to pick you up from this house - it's too far out - I live in Ashville and Uber is not reliable outside of the downtown anyway. So if brewery hopping is on your mind for one night - just hire a driving service ahead of time.
The hike from the back yard is medium strenous - pretty uphill and then you are at an overlook - bring a blanket and a lunch - it's quite pretty. If you climb - half way up the hike (or less) there is an enourmous granite wall... a few climbers were scrambling up.
It's a perfect large group house for those wanting to be in nature one minute and eating, shopping and drinking in Asheville the next!
5.0
Great Location, Fantastic House
The location for this property is great. Nice stream, falls and trails bahind the house. Nice pond, old mill, and beautiful landscaping. The House is fantastic. Lot of glass windows and lot of deck space to enjoy outdoors. Very big main room and dinning table. We all had great time. Additional small sofa in main room would be nice.
5.0
Relaxing mountain escape
The mountain home at laughing waters was beautiful, spacious and uncluttered, we had such a relaxing stay! The waterfall is right in the backyard, so nice for a cool dip. We took a short afternoon walk in the property and found several other waterfalls and streams along the lovely nature trail. The owner was prompt and gracious to answer all my questions, even during our stay. Wish we could have stayed longer... would love to go back!
5.0
Amazing
A peaceful retreat
4.0
Great
Very restful and an overall great weekend
5.0
Amazing property! Wonderful stay!
This is such a beautiful location and home. It was such a pleasure to watch and hear the creek rush over the rocks from the wrap-around deck. The property also had so many other beautiful areas to explore. We used it for a family vacation but can see why it would be an excellent event location. It was clean, comfortable, and everyone we spoke with were friendly and accommodating. The drive into Asheville was beautiful as well. Highly recommend!!!!
5.0
Wonderful!
This place is AMAZING. We were there with toddlers and enjoyed how clean and un-cluttered the cabin was. The waterfall and stream in the back were spectacular; so much fun to play in.
5.0
Luxurious and Peaceful for a Lot of People
Great property for a bachelor weekend and close enough for a cheap-ish uber to Asheville. Peaceful area that is quiet and the perfect spot to relax after a night out on the town.
5.0
Absolutely fabulous!!
Laughing Waters is AMAZING!! Totally exceeded my expectations! The lodge is so beautiful in every aspect, and the waterfalls literally are your backyard! Just remote enough to make you feel like you are secluded, but still close enough to town that you feel free to come and go. Heidi, the property manager, was a joy to work with! Wonderful experience!
4.0
Magnificent Views
We had a wonderful stay at Laughing Waters. We had our grown children and one grandson all staying in the house. The house was spacious and easily accommodated our family. The kitchen was fully equipped with the necessities for cooking. The house was very clean and the downstairs was a wonderful play area for our grandson. The view from the decks was amazing and we loved hiking the large property.
Our only disappointment was that the showers did not have any soap and we also assumed that there would be small bottles of shampoo. We had to drive a good distance to find what we needed. Had we known this in advance, it would not have been an issue.
I would highly recommend anyone staying at the Laughing Waters Lodge. It is a perfect retreat from city life.
FAQs
How much does this lodge cost compared to others in Buncombe County?
The average price for a rental in Buncombe County is $180 per night. This rental is $319 above the average.
Is parking included with this lodge?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Get Up and Away & Take a Break in the Safety of the Mountains!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this lodge?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this lodge. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Get Up and Away & Take a Break in the Safety of the Mountains! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this lodge is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Get Up and Away & Take a Break in the Safety of the Mountains!?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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