House in Mills River, NC
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About this house rental
Welcome to Barkwells, Asheville's premier dog-centric vacation destination! Celebrating over 20 years of "Come. Sit. Stay.®", Barkwells is an exclusive, low-density gated community designed specifically for dog lovers. Located just minutes from shopping, dining, and the Sierra Nevada Brewery in Mills River, this unique resort offers a safe, magical environment where dogs can truly be dogs.
Step outside your door to discover acres of fully fenced, lush mountain meadows and a large pond perfect for your four-legged friends to run off-leash, swim, and socialize. Barkwells provides the perfect balance: a lively, open-air playground for your pups and a peaceful, luxurious mountain getaway for you.
About the Abbi Cabin
Welcome to Abbi Cabin, Barkwells' newest, largest, and most spectacular retreat! Thoughtfully designed for multiple couples, large families, and multi-generational gatherings, this stunning 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom home comfortably sleeps up to 12 guests. It offers the perfect blend of upscale luxury, togetherness, and absolute freedom for your dogs.
Step inside to a breathtaking open floor plan highlighted by soaring vaulted ceilings, high-end finishes, and a bright, airy atmosphere. The heart of the home is an incredible gourmet kitchen that flows seamlessly into a spacious dining area and a living room anchored by a cozy fireplace. Step outside onto the covered deck to enjoy your morning coffee with a scenic pond view, dine alfresco, or unwind in your private hot tub while the dogs safely explore your huge private backyard.
Cabin Features & Human Amenities:
Luxury Sleeping Arrangements: 4 spacious bedrooms (including 3 luxurious en-suite bedrooms for ultimate privacy) plus 2 additional futons in the upstairs bedrooms to easily sleep up to 12 guests. Every bedroom is equipped with luxury linens, robes, and an oversized Smart TV.
Bathrooms: 4 full bathrooms stocked with fluffy towels, hair dryers, and Gilchrist & Soames' BeeKind bath products.
Gourmet Kitchen: A top-tier chef's kitchen featuring high-end appliances, a walk-in pantry, and everything you need to cook and entertain for a crowd. We even provide a starter supply of locally roasted organic coffee from Pisgah Coffee Roasters and a large laundry room with a convenient secondary coffee nook!
Indoor Comforts: A cozy gas fireplace, central heat and AC, high-speed Wi-Fi, a washer/dryer with starter detergent, Roku for all your favorite streaming, and a YouTube TV account for all the local and national broadcasts.
Outdoor Living: Relax in your own private hot tub spa, grill out on the personal gas Weber grill, or gather around the outdoor dining table on the covered deck overlooking the pond.
Unmatched Dog-Friendly Details: We don’t just tolerate dogs; we cater to them! The Abbi Cabin was purpose-built from the ground up to ensure your pets have the vacation of a lifetime:
A huge, private, fully fenced grassy backyard ideal for playtime.
Multiple dog doors for easy in-and-out freedom.
Easy-access ramps to both the front and back yards.
A securely gated covered porch and easy access to the rest of the Barkwells meadows and pond.
In-cabin dog amenities include 1 large and 1 medium dog bed, indoor and outdoor water bowls, dog towels, furniture covers, and provided waste bags.
Dog crates and gates are available upon request to make packing easier!
Escape to a place where you don't have to leave the property to have a wonderful, relaxing vacation. Book the stunning Abbi Cabin today and experience why Barkwells is consistently recognized as one of the best dog-friendly vacation spots in the country!
