Moonlight is a two-story log cabin tucked into eight acres of woods, twenty minutes from downtown Black Mountain and thirty from Asheville. It sleeps seven, has a hot tub on the deck, a wood stove inside, a fire pit out back, a record player downstairs, and a telescope for the nights you want to find Saturn.
The kitchen is stocked enough that you could actually cook a real dinner here. There's a creek trail walkabout on the property. There's a scavenger hunt waiting for you (we mean it).
That's the cabin. The rest is detail.
At a glance
Sleeping arrangements
Primary bedroom (upstairs)
1 King bed with two charming, cozy tent-themed twin beds kids love. Reading bench by the window.
Main level bedroom
1 adjustable Queen bed. Blackout curtains.
Upstairs loft
1 sofa bed that folds out to a Queen — plus the Connect 4 game and the second hangout area.
Total: 1 King + 2 Twins + 1 Queen + 1 Queen sofa bed — sleeps 7 comfortably.
What's inside
The kitchen
Full-size everything. We've made Thanksgiving here twice — that's how stocked it is. Electric range, dishwasher, full coffee setup, All-Clad cookware, KitchenAid mixer, sharp knives. Green cabinets, white quartz counters. Guests tell us it's their favorite room.
The living room
Vaulted log ceilings, a wood stove, big windows on three sides. Two sofas, a chair that gets stolen by whoever sits in it first. 65-inch Smart TV with all the streaming apps. Live-edge wood dining table that seats six.
The loft
The upstairs hangout. A second sectional sofa, a giant floor-standing Connect 4 game, a dedicated desk with a monitor for remote workers, and a wall of string lights. Separate from the main living area.
The deck
Hot tub. Fire pit. Outdoor seating. The view of the ridge that doesn't get old. South-facing, so you get morning light and long evenings. Porch swing daybed with green linen and string lights — guest favorite for slow mornings.
What's outside
- Eight private acres of woods. No other houses in sight.
- The creek trail walkabout — a marked path on the property that ends at a mountain creek. Perfect for a morning loop.
- The scavenger hunt — a real treasure-hunt with clues hidden across the property. Map's on the kitchen counter when you arrive.
- The fenced pasture — for dogs to run safely (up to 3 dogs welcome, $85 fee).
- A telescope, star map, and stargazing books — for clear nights in the back pasture.
- Volleyball, croquet, cornhole, hammocks, front porch swing — all the outdoor games.
The Moonlight Explorer
A nature-discovery kit for kids 5–13. Treasure chest, badges, real binoculars, a WNC Leaf Dial. Two age tiers. Free for every family that books.
What you won't find here
A short, honest list:
Cell service is spotty for some carriers — there's WiFi calling, and a house phone if you really need a line.
No housekeeping during your stay.
No grocery delivery directly to the cabin. Use the Ingles in town, or the Black Mountain Tailgate Market on Saturdays (May–October).
No party-house energy. We have mountain neighbors at a polite distance and we'd like to keep them friendly. Drive slowly on the way in.
Cats are not permitted (severe owner allergies). Dogs are very welcome.
Bears are common in WNC. Don't leave food or trash out overnight.
How to get here
About eight minutes from I-40, twenty minutes from downtown Black Mountain, thirty from downtown Asheville. The last 1.5 miles is a maintained gravel road — well-maintained but narrow in spots. AWD or 4WD is required November through February due to snow and ice.
Detailed driving directions and the gate code go out 48 hours before check-in.
House rules in 30 seconds
- Check-in: 4:00 p.m.
- Check-out: 10:00 a.m.
- Leave the beds you've used unmade (we'll handle them).
- Run the dishwasher if you can before you leave.
- Check for personal items.
- Drive slowly out of respect for our neighbors.
- Don't feed the bears (or accidentally feed them by leaving trash out).
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