House in Buncombe County, NC
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this house rental
Perched atop a peaceful mountain peak in the private, gated community of Gateway Mountain, Hummingbirds' Mountain Retreat is a nature-lover's dream and the ideal space for friends and family to reconnect, relax, and recharge. This stunning modern home offers panoramic mountain views, upscale furnishings, and resort-style amenities—while still being within easy driving distance to the charming towns and outdoor adventures of Western North Carolina.
Enjoy access to Gateway Mountain's exclusive perks, including wooded hiking trails, cascading waterfalls, scenic overlooks, and catch-and-release fishing at two small lakes and a stocked trout pond. Whether you're working remotely with Starlink Wi-Fi and dual monitors, enjoying a meal from the gourmet kitchen, or stargazing from the hot tub, this mountaintop oasis makes it easy to blend luxury with adventure.
About the Home
• Gourmet kitchen with gas range, dishwasher, Keurig, and island seating for 4
• Open-concept living and dining room with seating for 8, woodstove, and TV for streaming
• Large deck with rocking chairs, hot tub, dual gas and charcoal grill, and mountain sunrise views
• Starlink high-speed WIFI and dedicated office space with desk, ergonomic chair, and dual monitors
• Lower-level living room with TV for streaming, foosball, ping pong, board games, and mini-fridge
• While not fully ADA-compliant, Hummingbirds' Mountain Retreat has a ramp for accessibility, main floor bedroom, and main floor bathroom with easy-access shower
Where to Unwind
• Main floor primary bedroom with king-size bed and en suite bathroom with walk-in shower and deck access
• Upper-level loft, overlooking the living room, with king-size bed and en suite bathroom with walk-in shower
• Lower-level bedroom with queen-size bed and twin-over-full bunkbed
• Lower-level bedroom with queen-size bed; this bedroom shares a Jack-and-Jill bathroom
Where to Explore
• Nearest Gas, Sunoco | 14 minutes
• Hillman Brewing, Downtown Old Fort | 15 minutes
• Nearest Grocery, Dove's Morning Fresh Market | 18 minutes
• Catawba Falls Trail Head | 22 minutes
• Downtown Black Mountain | 28 minutes
• The Biltmore Estate and Downtown Asheville | 45 minutes
• Want to enjoy more of a stay-cation, without leaving the gates of Gateway Mountain? Be sure to check out the community's very own amenities like the floating dock on Lake George, hiking trails, and gorgeous waterfalls!
Important to Note: This house is dog-friendly, with a $100.00 non-refundable fee per dog (maximum of two). Sorry, this home is not cat-friendly due to common allergies. This home has 3 exterior cameras (one facing the front area, one facing the back entrance, and a Ring doorbell on the lower porch).
During the colder winter months, icy and/or snowy road conditions and delayed snowplow operations are possible within the development. From December through March, please come prepared with AWD or 4WD vehicles. We also recommend travel insurance for those staying in the Gateway Mountain development during the winter months. No parking is allowed on roadways or at gate entrances. No RVs, boat trailers, camping trailers, or trailers of any kind are permitted in the Gateway Mountain Community.
Enjoy access to Gateway Mountain's exclusive perks, including wooded hiking trails, cascading waterfalls, scenic overlooks, and catch-and-release fishing at two small lakes and a stocked trout pond. Whether you're working remotely with Starlink Wi-Fi and dual monitors, enjoying a meal from the gourmet kitchen, or stargazing from the hot tub, this mountaintop oasis makes it easy to blend luxury with adventure.
About the Home
• Gourmet kitchen with gas range, dishwasher, Keurig, and island seating for 4
• Open-concept living and dining room with seating for 8, woodstove, and TV for streaming
• Large deck with rocking chairs, hot tub, dual gas and charcoal grill, and mountain sunrise views
• Starlink high-speed WIFI and dedicated office space with desk, ergonomic chair, and dual monitors
• Lower-level living room with TV for streaming, foosball, ping pong, board games, and mini-fridge
• While not fully ADA-compliant, Hummingbirds' Mountain Retreat has a ramp for accessibility, main floor bedroom, and main floor bathroom with easy-access shower
Where to Unwind
• Main floor primary bedroom with king-size bed and en suite bathroom with walk-in shower and deck access
• Upper-level loft, overlooking the living room, with king-size bed and en suite bathroom with walk-in shower
• Lower-level bedroom with queen-size bed and twin-over-full bunkbed
• Lower-level bedroom with queen-size bed; this bedroom shares a Jack-and-Jill bathroom
Where to Explore
• Nearest Gas, Sunoco | 14 minutes
• Hillman Brewing, Downtown Old Fort | 15 minutes
• Nearest Grocery, Dove's Morning Fresh Market | 18 minutes
• Catawba Falls Trail Head | 22 minutes
• Downtown Black Mountain | 28 minutes
• The Biltmore Estate and Downtown Asheville | 45 minutes
• Want to enjoy more of a stay-cation, without leaving the gates of Gateway Mountain? Be sure to check out the community's very own amenities like the floating dock on Lake George, hiking trails, and gorgeous waterfalls!
Important to Note: This house is dog-friendly, with a $100.00 non-refundable fee per dog (maximum of two). Sorry, this home is not cat-friendly due to common allergies. This home has 3 exterior cameras (one facing the front area, one facing the back entrance, and a Ring doorbell on the lower porch).
During the colder winter months, icy and/or snowy road conditions and delayed snowplow operations are possible within the development. From December through March, please come prepared with AWD or 4WD vehicles. We also recommend travel insurance for those staying in the Gateway Mountain development during the winter months. No parking is allowed on roadways or at gate entrances. No RVs, boat trailers, camping trailers, or trailers of any kind are permitted in the Gateway Mountain Community.
Amenities at Hummingbirds' Mountain Retreat | Hot Tub, Game Room, Home Office & Mountain Views!
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Buncombe County, NC
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2026
Gorgeous, private mountain house with outstanding views. Comfy beds, well-appointed kitchen, lovely deck and spacious hot tub, and game roomz
8 / 10Excellent·Jun 2024
What a wonderful location. We would return simply because of that.
The house was spacious with wonderful games for the kids.
The only problem we had was it was not clean. It appeared like the house had sat empty for quite a while and wasn’t checked before we checked it. Some of floors were dusty and dirty. There were a few dead bugs laying about. One of the basement bedrooms had something that look like a dark drink spilled on the wall
The view from the deck was beautiful and peaceful. However, the deck was full of cobwebs, and had plants growing out from in between the boards.
A few of the dishes were dirty. But I think that might have been because the top dishwasher didn’t work, and maybe the cleaning staff didn’t realized it before the dishes were placed back into the cupboards. I’m sure I could’ve asked the management team to send a cleaner out to clean the house a little better however, we were enjoying our time and didn’t want to be interrupted by a cleaner. I do feel like if you’re going to pay that much for a house. It should be very clean when you check in And well-maintained.
My daughter did get to see a bear. It came right up to the window on the bottom deck. Glad the door was shut and locked.
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2024
The Hummingbird was an excellent choice for our family. Location was awesome to all the amenities: Chimney Rock, Black Mountain, Old Fort, and Ashville! We didn't waste a minute! Weather was great! The house had everything and more and pics online don't do it justice it's better!!!!!!! The perfect stay for a family!
6 / 10Average·Apr 2025
We were given the wrong directions on our check in package. Someone was at the house we were given directions to and she had the directions to the house we actually rented. When we did get to the correct house, we didn't have the correct code to enter the house, ended up having to call the number to get the correct code. We have rented from Greybeard before but this was a bad experience for us. We are 80 & 83 years old and were not expecting the location to be so high up in the mountain. We are from the area, but had not visited Gateway Mountain before this trip and were disappointed in the location of the house we rented. Quite frankly I don't know how emergency fire trucks or medical vehicles could reach someone in trouble or if there was a fire in that house....
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Top rated by guests
9.6Outstanding
(16 Ratings)
"Gorgeous, private mountain house with outstanding views. Comfy beds, well-appointed kitchen, lovely deck and spacious hot tub, and game roomz"
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