Cozy Cottage Between Asheville & Black Mountain!

Searching for the perfect Blue Ridge Mountains escape? Look no further than ‘Mockingbird Cottage!' This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom retreat can easily accommodate any itinerary with Catawba Falls, Chimney Rock, and downtown Asheville all less than 25 miles away. While its location is great for exploring, the home's chic decor, fire pit, and wet bar might make it hard to leave! Whether you're hiking or relaxing in the hammock, this Swannanoa vacation rental ensures you'll have a getaway to remember. -- THE PROPERTY -- Outdoor Entertaining Space | ~3 Miles to Downtown Black Mountain | Game Room w/ Bar Area Enjoy a quiet respite near the area's endless outdoor recreation at this rustic-yet-chic cottage - perfect for adventurous families, avid hikers, and serenity seekers alike! Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Twin/Queen Bunk Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Living Room: Sleeper Sofa INDOOR LIVING: 3 Smart TVs, game room w/ full wet bar & dartboard, gas fireplace, wood-burning stove, dining table, ceiling fans OUTDOOR LIVING: Furnished front porch w/ cushioned seating, patio w/ pergola, hammock, fire pit, Adirondack chair seating, goldfish pond, private yard KITCHEN: Well-equipped w/ stainless steel appliances, cooking basics, spices, coffee bar w/ Keurig coffee maker, dishware & flatware, full knife set, toaster, microwave GENERAL: Free WiFi, linens & towels, complimentary toiletries, central A/C & heating, in-unit laundry machines, hair dryer, trash bags & paper towels FAQ: Step-free access, 2 exterior security cameras (facing front & back doors), pet fee (paid pre-trip) PARKING: Driveway (4 vehicles) -- THE LOCATION -- HIKE & BIKE: Lake Tomahawk Park (3.6 miles), Charles D Owen Park (4.6 miles), Graybeard Trail (7.2 miles), Craven Gap Trail (12.7 miles), Catawba Falls (13.6 miles), Bearwallow Mountain Trail (23.9 miles), Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park (25.2 miles), Craggy Pinnacle Hike (26.1 miles) ASHEVILLE ATTRACTIONS: Western North Carolina Nature Center (8.8 miles), Asheville Pinball Museum (14.0 miles), Botanical Gardens at Asheville (14.6 miles), Grovewood Village (15.1 miles), Biltmore (15.4 miles), River Arts District (15.6 miles), The North Carolina Arboretum (20.4 miles) THINGS TO SEE & DO: Downtown Black Mountain - shopping, restaurants & breweries (3.6 miles), Black Mountain Golf Club (3.8 miles), Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center (9.4 miles), Lake Lure Flowering Bridge (23.0 miles), Lake Lure Beach and Water Park (23.7 miles), Craggy Gardens Visitor Center (25.5 miles) AIRPORT: Asheville Regional Airport (25.6 miles) -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome--because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - Pet friendly w/ $125 fee (+ fees & taxes, max 2 pets) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras: 1 camera is located on the front porch facing the front outdoor entryway, and 1 camera is on the side of the home facing the back outdoor entryway. The cameras do not look into interior spaces. The cameras record video and sound when activated by motion