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Riverbend Retreat

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2

Sleeps: 6

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Come enjoy Riverbend Retreat, a dog- and family-friendly Asheville vacation rental that pairs easy access to downtown with a peaceful riverside setting along the Swannanoa River. Designed for relaxed family getaways, dog-friendly stays, and easy Blue Ridge Mountain adventures, this welcoming home offers private river access across the street, a fenced backyard, a fenced deck, kid-friendly amenities, outdoor games, and a convenient location near downtown Asheville, Biltmore Estate, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Highland Brewing, local dining, shopping, thrifting, and antiquing.

What You’ll Love

Peaceful riverside setting with soothing Swannanoa River views
Dog-friendly stay with room for pups to enjoy the fenced backyard
Family-friendly setup with kid-friendly dishes, games, Pack ’n Play, booster seat, and baby monitor
Private river access across the street, with water tubes available for guest use
Minutes to downtown Asheville for breweries, restaurants, shopping, and live music
Close to Highland Brewing, Asheville Municipal Golf Course for disc golf
Easy access to local dining, local shopping, thrifting, and antiquing
Outdoor hangout spaces for cookouts, yard games, corn hole, and relaxed evenings
Wi-Fi: 400 Mbps, great for streaming, remote work, and video calls

Home Features
3 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | Sleeps 6

Cozy, inviting interiors designed for relaxing and reconnecting
Fully stocked kitchen for everything from quick breakfasts to sit-down dinners
Kid-friendly dishes available for easier family meals
Pack ’n Play, booster seat, and baby monitor provided for families traveling with little ones
Games for family fun, rainy days, and laid-back evenings
Easy spaces for game nights, movie nights, and shared meals
Wi-Fi: 400 Mbps

Outdoor Features

Private access to the Swannanoa River across the street
Water tubes are available for guest use and stored in the deck box. River tubing is available at your own risk
Fenced deck for an added sense of privacy and comfort
Fenced backyard, set on a slope, with room for dogs to explore and stretch their legs
Charcoal grill for cookouts and simple outdoor dining
Corn hole for friendly competition
Smokeless fire pit on the deck for outdoor use
Guests must bring their own firewood for the outdoor fire pit or forage in the yard
Insect-free firewood is available for purchase at several nearby locations
Please do not store firewood near the house unless it is actively being burned to help prevent termites and insects

Practical Details

Dog-friendly. Up to two dogs over 60 lbs are allowed. For dogs under 60 lbs, additional dogs may be approved at $50 per dog, up to a maximum of four dogs total.
Linens & towels provided (one set per guest)
Beach towels are available for guest use in the storage box
Easy self check-in for a smooth arrival
Minimum booking age: reserving guest must be 25+
Wi-Fi: 400 Mbps, great for streaming, remote work, and video calls
The indoor fireplace is not available for guest use; it is inoperable, unsafe, and off-limits
Tubing and river use are at your own risk
Children must be supervised at all times near the river and while using outdoor amenities

Location Highlights
Asheville, NC
Riverbend Retreat puts you close to the best of Asheville while giving you a peaceful riverside escape to return to at the end of the day. Enjoy quick access to breweries, restaurants, live music, local shops, antique stores, thrift shops, golf, disc golf, hiking, scenic drives, and classic Western North Carolina attractions.
5 minutes → the Blue Ridge Parkway
10 minutes → Highland Brewing and nearby disc golf
10 minutes → Asheville Municipal Golf Course
15 minutes → downtown Asheville dining, breweries, shopping, and live music
15 minutes → Black Mountain, NC
15 minutes → Biltmore Estate
25 minutes → Weaverville, NC
30 minutes → Asheville Regional Airport
Close to hiking at at the Folk Arts Center and Blue Ridge Parkway

✨ Exclusive Yonder Biltmore Ticket Benefit When you book, you’ll receive a special code for discounted Biltmore Estate tickets. This guest-only perk makes it even easier to enjoy Asheville’s most iconic experience. Learn more about our Biltmore Estate ticket discount program.

✨ Yonder Experience Program Enhance your stay with discounts to curated adventures and immersive experiences—from falconry, fly fishing, and waterfall hikes to in-home chef dinners, art workshops, rooftop bar tours, yoga sessions, axe-throwing, scavenger hunts, and more.
Learn more about our Yonder Experience offerings.

This home is professionally managed by Yonder, a local team with years of experience and passion for providing the ultimate guest experience.

⭐ Yonder Policies & Information

Clean Guarantee All homes are backed by our 100% Clean Guarantee. The details are disclosed in your rental agreement.

Check-In / Check-Out Check in is at 4pm and check out is at 10am. We’re happy to review early and late check requests and will do our best to accommodate. While early check-in or late check-out can’t be guaranteed, we always make every effort to honor these requests when availability allows. Paid options may be available.

Pets Dog-friendly! Up to 2 dogs allowed with a $130 non-refundable pet fee.

Quiet Policy This home is located in a peaceful, private mountain community. To preserve the relaxing setting for everyone, please keep noise to a respectful level at all times. Parties and disruptive behavior aren’t permitted, and we kindly ask that you be mindful of neighbors and quiet hours starting at 10pm.

Payment, Cancellation & Travel Insurance Please review our policies here.

Extended Stays Reservations of 30 days or more are subject to review; stays exceeding 90 days require an additional agreement. A security deposit, mid stay cleaning fees and trash pick up fees may apply depending on the length of stay.

Military Discount We proudly offer a 5% discount to active duty military members and veterans. Proper documentation is required. Reach out to our Guest Experience Team for details.

Last-Minute Bookings For reservations made **within 7 days of arrival**, additional verification is required to protect our homeowners and guests. This includes:
* A clear photo of a government-issued ID
* A full facial selfie of the primary guest holding that ID (must match the reservation name)
* A photo showing the last 4 digits of the payment method in the primary guest’s name
Subject to security screening for verification and authenticity. Failure to complete verification may result in cancellation.

Rooms to Dream ↑↓

Upper Level Primary Bedroom #1
Bed Type: 1 King
Bath Type: Ensuite Bath

Main Level Bedroom #2
Bed Type: 1 Queen
Bath Type: Shared Bath

Main Level Bedroom #3
Bed Type: 2 Twins
Bath Type: Shared Bath

Amenities ↑↓

Air Conditioning & Heating – Central HVAC

Board Games

Body Soap & Shampoo

Children's Books, Toys, and Games

Close to Jeter Mountain Farm

Close to The Biltmore Estate

Coffee Grinder

Cornhole

Desk

Essential Paper Products

Exterior Security Cameras

Fishing Access

Fully Equipped Kitchen

Game Tables (Kids & Adults)

Grill (Charcoal)

Hammock

High Chair / Booster Seat

Hiking Trails Nearby

Ice Maker

Keurig

Kid-Friendly Dinnerware

Pack n' Play / Travel Crib

Pets Allowed (with Fee)

Porch Rocking Chairs

Private Deck

Riverfront

Smart TV

Towels & Linens

Washer & Dryer

Waterfront Access

Wi-Fi

Yard (Fenced)

Yonder Experience Program

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Clean and comfortable

Vacation Date: July 5, 2026

"Clean, comfortable, well appointed home perfect for our family of four; easy access to Blue Ridge Parkway and close proximity to Biltmore. Would stay again.

Reviewed By: Paige

Great Place

Vacation Date: July 2, 2026

"We enjoyed the stay here at Riverside Asheville; very close to all things Asheville yet quiet and calm. The river was nice to hear and see while sitting on the front porch. Only recommendation would be to add an extra rocker or two on the porch for more relaxation. Great place!

Reviewed By: Stephen

Perfect Getaway

Vacation Date: June 8, 2026

"The cabin by the stream was the perfect getaway for our family. It was close enough to Asheville to be there quickly and yet still felt like we were in the woods even with neighbors. The stream by the property always sounded so great to weak up to.

Reviewed By: Matthew