Welcome to French Broad Chalet, a private riverfront vacation rental on the banks of the French Broad River near Marshall, North Carolina. Set on 6+ acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains, this modern mountain chalet offers peaceful river views, wooded privacy, outdoor space, and easy access to some of Western North Carolina's best small towns, scenic drives, and outdoor adventures.

Enjoy coffee from the front porch as the river moves past, gather by the fire pit across the road along the water, or spend the day exploring nearby hiking trails, kayaking, fishing, rafting, and mountain towns. French Broad Chalet is ideal for guests looking for a quiet Blue Ridge Mountain getaway with convenient access to Marshall, Weaverville, Mars Hill, Hot Springs, Asheville, and Biltmore Estate.

Location
French Broad Chalet is located directly on the French Broad River just outside Marshall, NC. The home is easy to reach by paved, maintained roads, and 4-wheel drive is not required.

Approximate drive times:
Downtown Marshall: 7 minutes
Weaverville or Mars Hill: 15–20 minutes
Hot Springs: 25 minutes
Downtown Asheville: 35 minutes
Biltmore Estate: 45 minutes
Asheville Regional Airport: under 1 hour
What You Can Expect
French Broad Chalet combines the comfort of a modern mountain home with the calm of riverfront living. High ceilings, inviting gathering spaces, and a front porch overlooking the French Broad River create an easy home base for relaxing, reconnecting, and exploring Western North Carolina.

Guests can enjoy:
• Private riverfront setting on 6+ acres
• Front porch with rocking chairs and French Broad River views
• Fire pit across the road along the river
• Firewood provided
• Easy access to fishing, kayaking, canoeing, rafting, and tubing
• Wooded surroundings with mountain and wildlife views
• Convenient location near Marshall, Asheville, Hot Springs, and the Blue Ridge Parkway

French Broad Chalet has so much to offer guests, from hiking and walking trails to easy river access for kayaks, canoes, rafts, and tubing. You can fly fish in the river or use cast rods from the banks. While at the newly built French Broad Chalet, everyone enjoys all that it has to offer, including the spectacular front porch, where you can pull up a rocking chair and take in the "sound of rushing water" and observe the night as it fills with stars, and watch the fireflies come out to play in your backyard. Big Pine Creek is the next major creek river left downstream from Little Pine Creek. Big Laurel is the third major creek river right downstream from Little Pine Creek.

You are also just a short drive from America's favorite scenic byway, The Blue Ridge Parkway. Other seasonal activities nearby include motorcycle touring, biking, hiking, white water rafting, rock climbing, fishing, falconry and clay pigeon shooting, kayaking, canoeing, zip lining, horseback riding & ATV (handicap friendly)…just about any outdoor activity! Or, take a quick ride to downtown Marshall and Weaverville for award-winning restaurants and an excellent music scene for all ages. The charming town of Hot Springs is only 25 minutes away and offers natural therapeutic hot springs and other spa activities. Asheville to enjoy first-rate restaurants, shopping, galleries, spas, Segway tours, and entertainment options.

Home Truths:
• The home is conveniently located just off a well-traveled road, so road noise may be heard during your stay.
• 1 bedroom (Queen) | Luonto sleeper sofa (Queen) + one full bath (barrier-free and wheelchair accessible )
• Occupancy Summary: Sleeps in beds: 2 | Max. Occupancy: 4
• Yonder provides linens for all beds; other occupancies will require guests providing their own linens.
• Cell service is strong when using WiFi calling.
• Internet: Upload: Up to 1,000 mbps

Extras with Yonder
* Discounted Biltmore tickets: after booking, you'll receive a guest-only code for ticket savings
* Yonder Experience Program: optional discounts on curated adventures (fly fishing, waterfall hikes, in-home chef dinners, yoga, art workshops, and more)

Professionally managed by Yonder, our local team is dedicated to delivering a smooth, high-quality guest experience from booking through check-out, with thoughtful care and consistent support every step of the way. Our Guest Experience Team is available every day of the year from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM by phone, text, message, or email, with emergency support available overnight.

⭐ Yonder Policies & Information

Cleaning Fee & Clean Guarantee
Yonder is committed to full transparency. All cleaning fees are clearly disclosed and backed by our **100% Clean Guarantee**. Reach out to our Guest Experience Team for further details.

Check-In / Check-Out
Check in is at 4pm and check out is at 10am. We're happy to review early and late check requests and will do our best to accommodate. While early check-in or late check-out can't be guaranteed, we always make every effort to honor these requests when availability allows. Paid options may be available.

Pets
Many of our guests have allergies, so we have maintained a pet-free environment so they can enjoy their vacation without the potential of an allergic reaction. If you have a pet, we are happy to recommend some alternatives nearby in our 'Pet Friendly Home' collection.

Quiet Policy
This home is located in a peaceful, private mountain community. To preserve the relaxing setting for everyone, please keep noise to a respectful level at all times. Parties and disruptive behavior aren't permitted, and we kindly ask that you be mindful of neighbors and quiet hours starting at 10pm.

Extended Stays
Reservations of 30+ days are subject to additional review. Stays exceeding 90 days require a separate agreement. A security deposit, mid stay cleaning fees and trash pick up fees may apply depending on the length of stay.

Payments
If booked more than 14 days before arrival, 50% is due at booking and the remaining balance is due 14 days before check-in. If booked 14 days or fewer before arrival, full payment is due at booking.

Military Discount
We proudly offer a 5% discount to active duty military members and veterans. Proper documentation is required. Reach out to our Guest Experience Team for details.

Last-Minute Bookings
For reservations made **within 5 days of arrival**, additional verification is required to protect our homeowners and guests.
This includes:
* A clear photo of a government-issued ID
* A full facial selfie of the primary guest holding that ID (must match the reservation name)
* A photo showing the last 4 digits of the payment method in the primary guest's name
Subject to security screening for verification and authenticity. Failure to complete verification may result in cancellation.