"The Fox Den" (now limited to 2 persons total) is a peaceful mountain cottage nestled in a valley, above a creek, just down from Deep Gap on the Black Mountain Ridge Crest Trail that leads to Mount Mitchell, tallest mountain east of the Rockies. This is a nice big place, now limited to two persons. 'Great for a couple, 2 friends, or parent-child outing. Enjoy the all wood interior, the deck with gazebo that feels like a treehouse above a mountain stream. Cottage equipped with kitchen, full bath, bedrooms, (maximum 2 persons total), deck with gazebo, outdoor shower, 2 swings under the house, fire pit and Japanese garden.
Update: Hurricane Helene hit our area hard September 28, 2024. We are up high, but water came down the mountains like never ever before, and turned creeks and roads into rivers. Roads are repaired, but not pristine. A regular car can get to the Fox Den, no problem, with most of the roads paved. We're still cleaning up in spots outside, but the interior was thankfully untouched.
This is a real getaway space, great for relaxing and being with the ones you love. Burnsville and stores are 11 miles away. Nearby are crafts, gifts and groceries, hiking trails and rivers. 45 miles from Asheville with its city attractions. Lounge and dine on the deck in the gazebo, enjoy the fun master bedroom, and listen to the mountain stream down below. Take a deep breath. No pets please. Restore. Refresh. Relax.
Guest access
You have the entire home all to yourselves, with kitchen, full bath, bedrooms, (maximum 2 persons total), deck with gazebo, stone patio, plus 2 swings under the house, and Japanese garden. Area has: nice 4 to 20 minute walk along the creek right from Fox Den, or hike 2 hours up to Deep Gap right up the hill, or 6 hour hike to Mount Mitchell (leave a car there), Burnsville, Asheville, the Blue Ridge Parkway, groceries, theater, restaurants, arts and craft studios and stores.
Interaction with guests:
You are on your own, and I can be reached easily.
Other things to note:
This is a fun, rustic mountain cottage. The interior is all wood floors and walls except the master bedroom with carpet and white walls. It is a small cozy place with three dining areas outside, two swings, and the deck.
You have the whole place to yourselves with your own kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms, living room, deck, gazebo, and under the cottage are two swings also for your private use.
The well water here is different from city water. It is rich in minerals and has a high iron content. It is clean and safe, but most people prefer bottled water. We provide a jug of drinking water. Welcome to the mountains!
**Sorry, Pets are currently Not Allowed due to some bad experiences recently. Sneaking in a pet results in a $100 fine. Sorry to have to do this.
You will be in the area of one of the countrys premier artist studio tours. The artists can be contacted from list. In case you are interested. You will find arts/crafts categories and maps to the studios. Search: Toe River Arts Council, TRAC Studio Tour
REVIEWS
Amazing hospitality and great place for a mountain get-away! -Samuel April 2019
Ron was very courteous and responsive. Cabin would be a great base for hiking in the Mt Mitchell area. -James April 2019
Very sweet spot! We were there in the winter and stayed very warm! Gorgeous location, just a short drive away from a nearby town with coffee shops, groceries, fly fishing shops, etc.
I’d definitely return in the summer! - Kate
Our stay was absolutely wonderful. Such a beautiful place in the mountains. My family and I enjoyed every second at the Fox den. We had campfires and told spooky stories and went hiking to several waterfalls. We drove into Asheville which is only an hour away and had a fun time looking through all the shops. We will definitely be back! -Sarah October 2018
