Eco-Friendly Elevated Cabin Rental for Tree House Experience near Asheville

Green Mountain, North Carolina (United States)
(12 Reviews)
Tree Houses
1 unit
6 guest capacity

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Accommodation Description

· Kid-friendly

The treehouse-style elevated cabin is 600 square feet in size and is situated at an elevation of 2,100 feet, accommodating six guests and featuring one bedroom with a queen-size bed, as well as another queen-size bed, found in the sleeping loft, and a sofa bed. Please note that the sleeping loft is accessed by a fixed ladder and is best for school-aged children or mobile adults. It is not suitable for younger children and older adults. Linens are provided for guests by the hosts.

This eco-friendly rental utilizes recycled paper products or cloth alternatives, solar outdoor light, non-toxic cleaning products, water-saving kitchen and bathroom fixtures, energy-saving windows, low-impact environmental furnishings, down comforters renewable-resource linens, and more. Even the toilet is a composting toilet, which is both completely waterless and odorless, as well as produces incredible compost.

Other amenities at this tree house-style rental include a fully-equipped kitchen, a dining area, a deck, a porch, and a fire pit. Guests will also have air conditioning, a washer and dryer, a dishwasher, a wood-burning fireplace (to be used seasonally), free WI-Fi, and a television with cable TV. Read More

Accommodation Features

  • Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Electricity
  • Private Lounge/Living room
  • Running water
  • Shower
  • Sink
  • Towels
  • Hairdryer
  • Queen-size bed
  • Wi-Fi/Internet
  • Fridge
  • Coffeemaker
  • Kitchen equipment
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Dishwasher
  • Linens
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Dining table
  • Air conditioning
  • Toiletries
  • Stove
  • Fan
  • Hammock
  • Fire pit
  • Television

The featured amenities at this property include Wi-Fi, an outdoor fire pit, a wood-burning fireplace (to be used when in season only), great outdoor spaces with water views for entertaining and relaxing (a deck and a porch), and a hammock. Inside, guests will have air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and a television with cable TV, too.

Additionally, this glamping site is dedicated to being an eco-friendly accommodation option and are committed to sustainability and continuing to reduce their impact on the environment. This includes a number of different practices and processes, such as denim insulation in the walls, an advanced greywater treatment system, wood milled from the property that is untreated and chemical free, a waterless toilet (doesn't waste water and creates high-quality fertilizer), recycling and composting, and utilizing a large number of energy-saving and environmentally friendly products.

For more information, please inquire with the hosts, and they'd be happy to tell you about their eco-friendly efforts.

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Location + Surroundings

This tree house-style elevated cabin is located above a mountain stream—complete with cascading waterfalls!—on six acres of private land in Green Mountain, North Carolina. Guests of this accommodation will be conveniently located just 45 minutes from the major city of Asheville, as well as just 45 miles from the city of Boone. In addition, this elevated cabin is situated near Mt. Mitchell, which is the tallest mountain to the east of the Mississippi River, as well as a mere 20 minutes away from the Penland School of Crafts and the community of Celo in Yancey County, which is famous for having more artists living there per capita than anywhere else in the U.S. In addition, the nearby community of Burnsville, which sits just seven miles from the property, offers guests all conveniences that they may need while in the area. Read More

Activities

  • Bird watching
  • Swimming
  • Boating/Sailing
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking/Canoeing
  • Water sports

This is a prime location for exploring the best of North Carolina, such as scenic drives on the infamous Blue Ridge Parkway or wildlife and bird watching. Guests can go swimming or fishing in the Toe River, or simply stroll upon its shores, hike the nearby (within 15 miles of the accommodation) Appalachian Trail, and go exploring in Roan Mountain State Park. There are also a number of national forests nearby, too, meaning glampers are in for a real treat in terms of proximity to a variety of different outdoor adventures.

Glampers will never be short of things to do and sights to see in and around this glamping site or alternatively, why not just hide away in this beautiful rental.

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Accommodation Rules

  • Check-in:
    2 p.m.
  • Check-out:
    noon
  • Infants allowed Under 2 years old
  • Children allowed 2-12 years old
  • No smoking

Cancellation policy

  • You will receive a 50% refund when you cancel at least 15 days prior to check-in.
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Additional Information

There is no extra fee for early check-in or late check-out, but please notify the host in advance. This property is non-smoking, and pets are not allowed.

Quiet hours are between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. The total number of occupants cannot exceed the quoted number of guests unless previously agreed upon. All trash and perishables must be disposed of and dishes washed before departure.

Guests will need a car for transportation. This accommodation is located off of a state-maintained highway and has a well-maintained gravel driveway.

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