Escape to Fireside, a cozy chateau-style cabin tucked inside Gateway Mountain, a 3,000-acre gated nature preserve near Old Fort. Spend your days exploring private hiking trails, stocked lakes, and a waterfall before relaxing in the private hot tub on the screened porch or gathering around the fire table for a movie under the trees. Inside, you'll find soaring cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, a traditional wood-burning fireplace, and fast Starlink Wi-Fi for the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort.

The Layout

Main Level

Open-concept kitchen and living area designed for gathering.
One queen bedroom.
One bunk room.
Full bathroom.
Wood-burning fireplace for cozy mountain evenings.

Upper Level

Private loft-style primary suite.
Sleep Number bed.
Full bathroom.
Large closet.
Wall of windows overlooking the surrounding forest.
Why You'll Love Fireside
Gateway Mountain

Located inside a private, gated mountain community with:

Hiking trails
Stocked fishing lakes
Waterfall
Peaceful mountain scenery

Many guests enjoy spending their entire stay without ever leaving the preserve.

Endless Outdoor Adventure

Just outside Gateway Mountain you'll find:

Catawba Falls
Old Fort Gateway Trail System
Lookout Point Trail
Andrews Geyser
Curtis Creek
Mill Creek
Fonta Flora State Trail
Mount Mitchell State Park
Lake James State Park
Woods Mountain Trail
Explore Nearby Mountain Towns

Visit the charming towns of:

Old Fort
Black Mountain
Lake Lure

Old Fort offers breweries, a distillery, winery, coffee shops, local restaurants, boutique shopping, yoga, an art studio with classes, Riverside Park, the Mountain Gateway Museum, and the historic train depot.

Screened Outdoor Living Room

The spacious screened porch is consistently one of guests' favorite features.

Enjoy:

Private hot tub
Comfortable outdoor seating
Fire table (connected to natural gas—no propane tanks to replace)
Large TV for movies or the big game
Bug-free outdoor relaxation
Outdoor Cooking Paradise

Whether you're grilling dinner or smoking brisket, you'll have everything you need:

Propane grill (plumbed for uninterrupted use)
Charcoal grill
Pellet smoker

Please bring your own charcoal and wood pellets if you plan to use those grills.

Modern Comforts
Recently remodeled, fully equipped kitchen
Starlink high-speed Wi-Fi
Two-car garage for covered parking during inclement weather
Nearly five private acres to explore, including a small creek that winds through the property

Whether you're planning a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or a mountain adventure with friends, Fireside offers the perfect balance of privacy, comfort, and easy access to some of Western North Carolina's best hiking, biking, waterfalls, and small-town charm.