Crestwood Retreat - Arden, NC

Perched hillside and boasting dazzling mountain views, a dreamy Blue Ridge getaway awaits at this gorgeous, custom 3BR/3BA home. A masterpiece of style and design, highlights include two suites, an enchanting Great Room, a covered deck, and a gourmet kitchen.

Offering an amazing central locale, convenient to everything, Biltmore Estate and Biltmore Village, downtown Asheville, the airport, Sierra Nevada, downtown Hendersonville, and Black Mountain, Chimney Rock and Lake Lure, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Pisgah National Forest Preserve, and Dupont State Park. Outdoor activities, shopping, cuisine, and culture abound.

Outdoor activities abound nearby, including hiking, biking, swimming, fishing, rafting, tubing, and kayaking. Take a trip into Asheville (10 miles) to visit art galleries, museums, and boutiques. While there, be sample a selection of tasty eateries and hip breweries. Drive 20 miles to the quaint shops, eateries, and galleries of downtown Black Mountain. Find gorgeous views and outdoor adventure at Chimney Rock State Park and Lake Lure (31 miles).

Return to your home away from home and unwind into vacation mode on a large sectional and armchair in the Great Room, featuring soaring vaulted ceilings. In the evening, watch favorite shows on the 60-inch smart TV while enjoying the ambience of a wood-burning fireplace.

Home chefs will love the gourmet kitchen, equipped with custom slate countertops and a full suite of sleek appliances including a separate wine fridge. While dinner simmers, perch at the kitchen bar with seating for five. When its time to eat, gather around the eight-person dining table.

This three-story home sleeps 12 guests between the three bedrooms and the bonus sleeping space.

Find comfort and privacy in the charming upstairs primary suite, complete with a stately king bed, smart TV, and a lavish en-suite bathroom with a double vanity and walk-in shower. A desk outside the primary suite is handy for checking email on your laptop.

Sleep soundly in the ground-floor guest suite, featuring a king bed, queen sleeper sofa, smart TV, kitchenette with a microwave and sink, and an en-suite bathroom with a tub/shower combination. This room has a separate entrance.

The third bedroom is outfitted with a queen-over-queen bunk bed. The bonus sleeping space is located off the living room and includes a pair of twin-size sleeper sofas paired with fantastic views.

An adjacent bathroom is configured with a tub/shower combination.

Start the day with coffee or tea and epic mountain views on the covered deck, furnished with four cushioned rockers.

Enjoy a game of cornhole in the yard. In the evening, sizzle steaks and veggies on the gas grill then dine alfresco at the outdoor table for six. End the day roasting marshmallows over the wood-burning firepit.

THINGS TO KNOW

• Parking is available for five cars (four in the driveway and one in the garage).
• Please note that you must climb one set of stairs through the portico to reach the front entry of the home.

• No pets are allowed at this vacation rental.
• Parking notes: There is free parking available for 5 vehicles.
• Guest entry instructions: This rental utilizes an E-lock, a digital lock that requires a unique code to enter. This code is reset after each guest's stay.

You must be 25 years or older to rent this property.