Treat yourself to a stay at Lakey Gap Lodge, a beautiful log home where all the ingredients of an excellent vacation come together: mountains, adventure, and convenience! Driving into the private community of Lynch Cove, located just outside Black Mountain, you'll discover a secluded neighborhood with desirable homes on spacious lots. Lakey Gap Lodge features a vaulted ceiling and stone fireplace in the living room, perfect for cool nights where good company and the warmth of a wood fire will melt away all your worries. The modern kitchen is fully equipped for gourmet cooking, and the outdoor dining table on the wrap-around deck allows you to take advantage of the excellent mountain weather! Everyone in your group will appreciate having their own relaxing space in the evenings. A lower-level living area with cable TV and a free-standing gas fireplace gives your group an extra gathering room. The lower level also features an extra large dog crate that can be found behind a door to the right of the fireplace, perfect for situating a pet on vacation. For a sound night's sleep, there are bedrooms on each of the home's three levels, including the main level owner suite with an attached bath. The lower level also offers guests walk-out access to enjoy a break in the hammock. After dinner, unwind with a walk through the neighborhood or a soak in the hot tub. Everything you need for a fun-filled vacation is here - even the family dog will be begging to come back to Lakey Gap Lodge! Amenities • Pet-Friendly • 3-Story Cabin • 4 Bedrooms: 1 King Bed, 3 Queen Beds • 3 Full Baths • Fully Equipped Kitchen • Wood Burning Fireplace • Bonus Living Room • Gas Fireplace • Outdoor Dining Area • Hammock • Gas Grill • Wrap-Around Deck • Hot Tub • Seasonal Mountain Views • Wooded Surroundings • Square ft: 1,746 Bed/Bath Arrangements • Main Level: Main Suite/Bedroom One - 1 King Bed, attached Full Bath; • Upper Level: Bedroom Two - 1 Queen Bed; Bedroom Three - 1 Queen Bed; shared Full Bath; • Lower Level: Main Suite/Bedroom Four - 1 Queen Bed, attached Full Bath Location Details Only a quick drive away from downtown Black Mountain (7 min), Lakey Gap Lodge is perfect for convenience coupled with an authentic mountain experience. Groceries are just down the road (6 min), and outdoor activities are plentiful, including hiking on the Blue Ridge Parkway (entrance 16 min. away), and paddling the Swannanoa River, there are two public parks close by, Lake Tomahawk (10 min) and Robert Lake Park (14 min), and both have great kid's activities. With easy access to I-40 and I-240, the best area attractions are at your fingertips, including the Biltmore Estate (20 min), and a scenic drive down Highway 9 will take you to Chimney Rock State Park (34 min) and Lake Lure (41 min). It's also a short, smooth drive to downtown Asheville, offering celebrated culinary and entertainment scenes. This Asheville vacation rental is located just outside downtown Black Mountain and is approximately 20 minutes from downtown Asheville. Important Property Notes • Speed Limit, Car Pass, and Noise Ordinance While staying at Lakey Gap Lodge, please be mindful of the enforced 20mph speed limit on all neighborhood roads. Guests are required to display a car pass in their vehicle(s) during their stay. The car pass will be available at the lodge upon check-in. Lakey Gap Lodge is located in a quiet neighborhood and has a very low noise tolerance. The home is under a noise ordinance between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. • Firewood is not provided for guest use. If you plan on using the wood-burning amenities, please purchase wood locally upon arrival. • 4WD/AWD and Travel Insurance Recommended in Winter During the winter months and inclement weather, a 4WD/AWD vehicle is recommended to access this property due to the steep paved driveway. Please ensure your vehicle has sufficient clearance (i.e. SUV, Truck, or raised sedan). Low-clearance vehicles with 4WD/AWD are not recommended. We also ask you to please consider travel insurance to protect your vacation investment from potential winter weather events that could prevent access to the home. Property Cancellation Policy Please note that this property’s Non-Refundable Period is 31 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 ziplining, 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!