Have you been dreaming of waking up to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains? While staying at the Treetop Hideaway you will wake up every morning greeted by a breathtaking view of Hickory Nut Mountain. Take a short walk up a lit wooden bridge that leads to the treehouse. Spend the day laying in the hammock or take a 20 minute hike to a nearby waterfall through the woods. Our treehouse is located on a 30 acre horse farm that is 20 minutes to downtown Black Mountain and 30 to Asheville.
Welcome to our Family Treehouse!
Thank you for staying at our custom-built treehouse nicknamed the "Treetop Hideaway". My dad and I envisioned this tiny oasis a few years ago and we are so happy to share it with you guys! To give you a little history on the treehouse, my father and I started building this custom treehouse a few months after we drew the plans. We cut cedar trees from the woods here in McDowell County and had them milled for the siding. We also acquired rough cut poplar that had been air drying for over a year from the same mill. Both my dad and I planed the poplar for the finished inside walls. From pouring the concrete to building the walk bridge, we have spent hours bringing our vision alive. Our property borders Pisgah National Forest and the treehouse sits a few hundred feet from the line. Enjoy the 180 view of Hickory Nut Mountain Range. We are proud to offer the finished product and hope you enjoy your stay!
Located 5 minutes to downtown Old Fort which is an up and coming bike area with several trails. We are located 15 minutes to downtown Marion with so many biking and hiking trails. We are 40 minutes to the highest peak on the east coast, Mount Mitchell. You can jump on the Blue Ridge Parkway in about 25 minutes from the treehouse. We are located 30 minutes to Asheville with so many attractions, Biltmore House, Grove Park, and world class restaurants. We are located 20 minutes to Lake James, so go enjoy the state park and take a picnic lunch!
Marion, NC was recently voted by the Travel & Leisure magazine as the #1 area to purchase vacation property.
THE SPACE:
The treehouse features:
· Full internet connection
· TV
· Heat/Air
· Bathroom
· Refrigerator, Grill, and Outdoor Fire pit.
Please NOTE:
*The driveway is gravel and approximately .3 miles long with an incline. The last 50 ft to the parking area is steep. AWD drive is recommended: however there is a parking space before the steep part to pull off. We’ve had small cars (Toyota corolla) make it fine, but if you have an AWD it might make you more comfortable.
*Outdoor Tub is closed Nov-March and also when the temperature drops below 30 during your stay.
*There is a 20 minute hiking trail that can be accessed from the parking area. The trail is moderate and leads to a waterfall. The perfect place to take a picnic lunch and enjoy nature!
*The wooded property does have bees and other animals so please use CAUTION! Hiking is at your own risk and bear mace will be provided in the cabin.
*The property is located on a horse farm and there are cameras around the barn/other buildings. If you would like to view the horses, contact your host and we will be happy to show you the horses. ***Otherwise the barns are OFF limits unless accompanied by the host.
Rules:
1. No smoking of any kind inside the treehouse. If you smoke in the house an additional $250 cleaning fee will be added.
2. Please do not leave a fire in the fire pit unattended. A water hose is provided near the fire pit.
3. Due to the bear population do NOT leave trash outside.
4. No fire on windy days. Moderate to high risk set by North Carolina Forestry Service.
5. Hiking is at your own risk. Remember you are in the woods and there are animals/slippery rocks/roots etc.
6. PLEASE NOTE: Our cabin is not considered child friendly. If you are interested in staying with a child please consider the hazards below:
-unfenced areas with steep inclines, areas with dense woods and native animals.
- walk bridge with just a rope handle.
- outlets without covers.
- stumps/rocks around the treehouse.
If you book to stay at the cabin, you are agreeing to full responsibility and liability for all children present during your stay and agree they will be monitored by a responsible adult at all times.