Blue Iris Retreat

Jump right into your mountain vacation at Blue Iris Retreat! Let the sound of the rushing river transport you to a magical mountain paradise that's well-equipped with amenities galore. This Burnsville luxury lodge is awe-inspiring in its design, featuring contemporary architecture coupled with comfortable decor that was selected with family enjoyment in mind. Situated on the South Toe River less than an hour north of Asheville, Blue Iris Retreat offers your group the opportunity to live large. Discover the gourmet kitchen with two ovens and a wine fridge, the main bath's unique deep soaking tub, and the outdoor living space with a built-in grill and a screened deck. This spacious home has three levels of living space so everyone can spread out. Getting a good night's rest is assured at Blue Iris Retreat with the sound of the rushing river to lull you to sleep. Enjoy easy access to the main bedroom suite, or two bedrooms on the upper level. The lower level is a dream come true for kids of all ages with a huge rec room with ping pong and foosball tables, plus a bunk room with enough built-in twin beds for the whole troop. Year-round river access is a delight for those who like to discover! It's just steps down to enter the cool water for fishing, swimming, kayaking, and tubing. Privacy is yours to savor on the five-acre property. If you love dogs as much as we do, the best news about Blue Iris Retreat is that they can come too! Amenities - 3 Story Home - 4 Bedrooms: 1 King, 2 Queen, 1 Qss, 2 Double, 2 Twins Beds - 3 Full Baths, 2 Half Baths - Soaking Tub - Pet Friendly - Fully Equipped Kitchen - 2 Ovens - 2 Wood Fireplaces - Hot Tub - Fire Pit - Grill - Foosball Table - Corn Hole - Ping Pong - Tubing - Kayaking - Front Porch with Outdoor Seating - Deck with Outdoor Seating - Outdoor Dining - South Toe River Views - Wooded and Mountain Views - Life Vests - Square ft: 3,415 Bed/Bath Arrangements - Main Level: Main Bedroom One - 1 King Bed, Ensuite Bath with Soaking Tub; Half Bath - Upper Level: Bedroom Two - 1 Queen Bed; Shared Full Bath; Bedroom Three - 1 Queen Bed - Lower Level: Bedroom Four - 2 Full Beds, 4 Twin Beds (Bunk Beds); Shared Shower Bath; Half Bath - Lower Level: Queen Sleeper Sofa Location Details Located on the banks of the South Toe River, Blue Iris Retreat offers an adventurous getaway with the convenience of shopping and dining options in Burnsville, NC just 16 minutes away. From Burnsville, it's a smooth commute to I-26 and Asheville attractions. Outdoor activities in the area are abundant, including whitewater rafting, kayaking, fly fishing, and hiking trails. Take a slow inner tube ride down the river, go gem mining at Emerald Village (35 min.), or In the winter, skiing and snow tubing at Wolf Ridge Ski Resort are just a half hour away. Discover your own adventures in the Burnsville area and surrounding mountain wilderness! This Asheville vacation rental is located in Burnsville and is approximately 50 minutes from downtown Asheville. Important Property Note - Internet Outage. Please note, Blue Iris Retreat currently has an internet outage, with service expected to be restored in December 2024. Thank you for your understanding. - VIP: Please be aware that you must complete a liability waiver to stay at this property. If this form is not completed within 24 hours of the Vacation Rental Addendum being signed, your reservation shall be canceled, thank you. - 4WD/AWD Recommended in Winter During the winter months and inclement weather, a 4WD/AWD vehicle is recommended to access this property. Please ensure your vehicle has sufficient clearance (i.e. SUV, Truck, or raised sedan). Low-clearance vehicles with 4WD/AWD are not recommended. For the extra effort, however, you are rewarded with seclusion, beauty, and a lot of fun just getting there! - Travel Insurance Recommended During the winter months, we ask you to please consider CSA Travel Insurance to protect your vacation investment from potential winter weather events that could prevent access to the home. - Firewood is not provided for guest use. If you plan on using the indoor fireplace, you'll need to bring firewood with you. Property Cancellation Policy Please note that this property's Non-Refundable Period is 30 days prior to arrival. If your reservation is made within this period, it will be non-refundable from the time of booking. Cancellations are permitted outside of this period, per our vacation rental agreement. We encourage you to consider travel insurance to help protect your vacation investment against the unknown! Mountain Discovery Pass Each reservation comes complete with our exclusive Mountain Discovery Pass, which now includes a Biltmore Estate pass -- in addition to seasonal activities such as rockwall climbing, whitewater rafting, and skiing! This extremely valuable pass is a special gift from Carolina Mornings to our guests and is not available anywhere else. Enjoy Asheville the way it is meant to be enjoyed, and let us spoil you with activities and the best customer service in Asheville!