Old Fort Mountain Gateway Museum Hotels

"Above the Clouds was a simply wonderful place to take a long weekend getaway. It was secluded and comfortable, but convenient to all the fun shops and restaurants in Black Mountain, just a short drive away. The cabin is well appointed and very clean, with plenty of things to do and enjoy without leaving the house. Communication was excellent and check-in/out was simple. Highly recommended!"

"We were in Old Fort for the night and this was a very comfortable and welcoming place to stay. The coffee, banana bread, and eggs were much appreciated!"

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"We had a wonderful stay at this really roomy cabin. The views are amazing - see the top section of Lake Lure, all the mountain ridges, and can even see to South Carolina on a clear day. The kitchen was very well stocked with everything needed to cook meals including a gas stove and electric skillet. Two floors, each with a living room and bedroom/bathroom plus the loft. We definitely would recommend to anyone else considering it. The road leading up to the property has amazing views too, but gets extremely steep with switchbacks. Make sure you have good brakes! Being a gated community means there is very little traffic on the road and it was extremely quiet there. If you are looking for a peaceful location to relax, this is it.The only two things I would say that could have improved our stay was there is no blinds for the windows (which I understand, because wow, what a view - why block that). In the daytime, the sun took over the kitchen and main floor living room. We were there in winter, so not sure how the sun would differ in how it comes in during other seasons. The other issue for me was the furniture in the main living room didn't have the back support I needed, but the love seat in the loft did, so that was the ideal place for me to sit (plus it still had the amazing view without the direct sunlight).The host was very kind - even texted us the day of our arrival to make sure we had what we needed. Our thanks to them for their great home offering."

"Our family of 5 adults and a dog enjoyed an excellent stay at StoneHaus Retreat! The house felt new with all of the recent updates and the location right off the interstate was convenient to our Asheville, Black Mountain & Montreat outings. We enjoyed the old school vinyl records & games, hot tub and our dog appreciated the dog bed. We could hear roadhouse outside but not inside and the property, tucked into a neighborhood, felt very private with trees around the lot. Would definitely stay again!"

"Great communication from the get go! Kept in touch through text messages! Even asked if we wanted any Christmas decorations! (We went dec 21-24)Great Cabin for a multi generational family getaway. Teens could spend time downstairs w all the games while we adulted up stairs. Cooked 3 dinners, had everything we needed!!! We would bring foil, zip lock bags and more togo containers next trip! Had lots of blankets of all warmth through out the house, which was great! We had 2 dogs w us and the cabin was perfect for them. Little grassy area out front where they could play. Just a heads up, there is no typical charcoal/gas grill, it is a blackstone grill. Some may not be used to using that type. Also, it needs a good scrub! We just put foil down and cooked steaks on top of the tin foil. You will see some stink bugs, but if you've been in the woodsy area, you know thats extremely typical for a wood cabin. Highly recommend!!! Everyone from 8 yrs- 70 yrs loved it!"

"My family goes on vacation every year, and over the years we’ve stayed in countless condos, cabins, and motels. But this particular property truly was spectacular—it’s a 10 experience, hands down. The cabin is beautifully maintained, spotless, and cozy, with plenty of space for our family to relax and reconnect. It’s filled with so many wonderful qualities! If you’re visiting Asheville, Black Mountain, or Montreat in North Carolina, you simply must book this cabin. It will leave a lasting impression, just like it did for us. "

"The home was immaculate, and as a pet-friendly home it certainly exceeded my expectations. The views did not disappoint. The extra thoughtful touches were appreciated (plenty of extra blankets for lounging, kid-friendly touches in the bunk room and a large assortment of games for family time, plenty of kitchen amenities to please any chef, and even night lights throughout the home (an often forgotten travel item) . "

"The Gem is not only clean and spacious but includes everything for our family to enjoy a mountain getaway. The kitchen was well equipped for large meals. The bed were very comfortable and the endless amenities made our stay perfect. The game room, the hot tub, the yard and views were amazing! We would highly recommend the property! We enjoyed all the mountains had to offer and then relaxed indoors around the fireplace!!! Wonderful hosts and beautiful home!!"