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The High Life

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 3 full, 1 ½-bath

Sleeps: 10

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The High Life......with views to die for, tons of indoor & outdoor space, you have found what you have been looking for, so come enjoy the splendor of the Blue Ridge Mountains, nestled in the heart of Black Mountain! Modern home with updated finishes, furnishings, and more. There is plenty to do while at this splendid home, but you are also so conveniently located just outside of downtown Black Mountain, and close to Asheville & more.

Home Features
4 bedroom | 3 full baths | Powder Room | Sleeps in beds: 10 | Max. Occupancy: 12

The High Life! Welcome to the peace & tranquility that comes from "elevation", calming and upscale surroundings, and the breathtaking awe of a true luxury vacation home; AND just 5 minutes from downtown Black Mountain, and and close to everything else in WNC, including all the action in downtown Asheville.
Does this sound like the luxury mountain destination experience for you?

Get ready to be “wowed” by this specialty-built mountain-style retreat. With soaring vistas, high ceilings, vaulted rooms, and cozy spaces, you will immediately feel at home at The High Life. (That is, of course, if you can tear yourself away from the wrap-around decks & soaking in the spectacle of relaxing amidst the splendor of the Blue Ridge Mountains, & actually venture inside!) The relatively newly constructed Arts & Crafts home affords a stunning great room, Chef's grade kitchen, a lower level Family Room, and MORE, with plenty of space to unwind and gather with your group. But, if you need some “alone time”, there is plenty of space inside and out to find your own serenity. There are 4 outside porches, decks, and patios, including the rocking chair porch for ultimate outdoor relaxation.

While at The High Life, everyone enjoys all that the home has to offer; from the multiple gathering spaces, the garage Game Room, and of course the spectacular decks, where you can pull up a chair and take in the "sound of silence", observe the night as it fills with stars, and watch the fire flies come out to play in your backyard. Take a seat and enjoy the sound of nature and the serenity in your own private paradise in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Location Highlights
Black Mountain, NC
Private home located in a private little development with only 2 other homes.
5 minutes from downtown Black Mountain
20 minutes from downtown Asheville
35 minutes from the Asheville Regional Airport

You are also just a short drive from America’s favorite scenic byway, The Blue Ridge Parkway, motorcycle touring, biking, hiking, white water rafting, rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, zip lining, Segway tour…just about any outdoor activity! Or, take a ride to downtown Asheville to enjoy the first-rate restaurants, shopping, galleries, spas, and entertainment.

Explore our full guide to cabin rentals in Western North Carolina, Your Guide to the Blue Ridge’s Best Cabin Rentals, for tips, destinations, and hand-curated cabin inspiration. → Your Guide to the Blue Ridge’s Best Cabin Rentals

Practical Details

All-Wheel or 4-Wheel drive suggested in the Winter or during inclement weather.
Wifi is available through Skyrunner and can be limited. Speeds: 10 download , 5 upload

✨ 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.

Professionally managed by Yonder, our local team is dedicated to delivering a smooth, high-quality guest experience from booking through check-out, with thoughtful care and consistent support every step of the way. Our Guest Experience Team is available every day of the year from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM by phone, text, message, or email, with emergency support available overnight.

⭐ Yonder Policies & Information

Stays of 28 Nights or Longer
Reservations shorter than 28 nights follow our standard vacation-rental terms. Reservations of 28 consecutive nights or longer are subject to additional requirements.

For stays of 28 nights or longer:

A separate long-term rental agreement for 90+ night stays must be reviewed and signed.
A security deposit may be required depending on the length of stay
Required monthly or mid-stay cleanings will be scheduled in advance and charged separately.
Scheduled trash-removal fees may apply.
Monthly property inspections may be conducted with at least 24 hours’ notice.
Early departure does not qualify for a refund. Long-term cancellation and reservation-change terms differ from our standard short-stay policy.
Utilities included with the rental will be identified in the agreement
The reserving guest must be at least 25 years old and remain at the property for the entire stay.

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 5 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 ↑↓

Second Level Primary Suite (#1)
Bed Type: King
Bath Type: ensuite Bath (#1)

Second Level Guest Room (#2)
Bed Type: Queen
Bath Type: Shared Full Bath (#2)

Second Level Guest Room (#3)
Bed Type: Queen
Bath Type: Shared Full Bath (#2)

Terrace Level Guest Suite (#4)
Bed Type: Queen
Bath Type: Large Full Bath (#3)

Amenities ↑↓

Body Soap & Shampoo

Close to The Biltmore Estate

Essential Paper Products

Fully Equipped Kitchen

Grill (Gas)

Indoor Fireplace (Gas)

Pets Allowed (with Fee)

Towels & Linens

Wi-Fi

Yonder Experience Program

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Excellent Communication

Vacation Date: September 6, 2026

"The home was well appointed and has a fantastic view of the mountains. Great check in with excellent communication.

Reviewed By: Randall

Spectacular

Vacation Date: July 10, 2026

"The location and views from the property are spectacular. Black Mountain is a quaint little mountain town with friendly people, and it's close to Asheville too if you run out of things to do. We had a family reunion, and the house was large enough for us all to get together but to also have space to ourselves. Communication with the host was excellent. We had an issue on July 4th with the neighbor's dogs running free and onto the property at all hours, bothering us and our two dogs. We reached out to the host and even though it was a holiday, they responded very quickly and helped us talk to the offending neighbor. A note, however, once the road turns into gravel, it's tough to navigate with a low-riding sedan up the mountain. We wished we would have known that ahead of time. A 4-wheel drive, SUV or truck would be better suited for the drive up the mountain. Also, the house needs some repairs and maintenance, particularly to the outdoor furniture as well as the decking and ceiling fan. Other than these things, we had a wonderful time admiring the views, the quiet, and the occasional mama bear and her cub sightings!

Reviewed By: Sheri

Staff Retreat

Vacation Date: July 30, 2026

"We used this property to host a staff retreat for four couples. It was well stocked, clean and perfect for our meetings and down time. It was found as advertised to offer a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains and a quiet retreat. Plenty of space and very well kept.

Reviewed By: Carl

Beautiful house

Vacation Date: July 28, 2026

"BEAUTIFUL house with so much space. A true retreat into the tree tops!

Reviewed By: Rich

Beautiful View

Vacation Date: July 29, 2026

"Beautiful view, great location!

Reviewed By: Celeste

Loved the House

Vacation Date: June 22, 2026

"We loved the house and the area. Would stay here again.

Reviewed By: Mark

Loved the House

Vacation Date: June 22, 2026

"We loved the house and the area. Would stay here again.

Reviewed By: Mark

Loved our stay

Vacation Date: April 20, 2026

"We loved our stay at the High Life. The view is unbelievable and the home is spacious and very comfortable. We would love to stay there again. The drive into Black Mountain is quick yet you feel very much away from it all here.

Reviewed By: Brooke

Perfect for our family

Vacation Date: July 14, 2025

"We really enjoyed our time at the house. The Property Management company - Especially Kim, was very responsive and showed up not long after we called with somethings that needed attention. Be prepared for a drive up a gravel mountain road and a steep driveway- I would recommend larger vehicles and 4 wheel drive. The house had great view as advertised and was perfect for our family which had 8 people.

Reviewed By: Jimmy

Loved!!!

Vacation Date: November 27, 2024

"Loved our stay at The High Life! Well appointed, beautiful home with a really hard to beat combination of stunning views and proximity to town. We'll book again!

Reviewed By: Danny

Amazing View

Vacation Date: November 29, 2025

"The view was amazing!!

Reviewed By: Debra

Amazing Views

Vacation Date: August 9, 2024

"We enjoyed our stay at the High Life so much! The house was so spacious and enjoyed the views from the decks at all times of the day and evening! The layout of the home provided both privacy and quiet but also a large main floor for everyone to be together. Several reviews mentioned the parking. It was a little tight but we were able to get three cars there with a little maneuvering. We found it best to back in.

Reviewed By: Susan H

Excellent home for a family vacation!

Vacation Date: July 23, 2024

"The High Life exceeded our expectations (and they were already high)! The open floor plan with the kitchen area was excellent for hanging out together during the day and meal times. There were several established tables that could seat our family for meals (including the large table outside that made you feel as if you were dining amongst the trees). There were several TV areas that could seat all of us for watching shows. Additionally, we loved playing ping pong every night. The rooms were spacious and allowed everyone to have their own space to relax and hang out on their own, if desired, and all of the porches boasted fantastic views! We would stay at this property again, and will definitely use Yonder for every possible vacation in the futue.

Reviewed By: Anne

Would Definitely Stay Here Again

Vacation Date: May 23, 2024

"Had a spectacular time at the High Life! The reservation and check in/out processes were very easy. Especially liked that we did not have to check in or out at a physical location as the house has a coded entry. We were even graciously afforded the chance to check in a little early and check out a little late at no extra charge which was greatly appreciated. The house is beautiful and is in a most gorgeous setting. We really felt we were far away from the hustle and bustle, yet in great, well-provisioned accommodations. We were there as a surprise birthday party for my husband, and we couldn't have chosen a better place to celebrate. The house was even better than described, and we would certainly stay there again. The layout of the house was probably the best we've stayed in, and we really enjoyed the large open kitchen/dining/living area. Thanks to the folks at Yonder who did a great job of answering questions beforehand and communicating throughout the process. Wonderful stay!

Reviewed By: Karen F.

Five Stars

Vacation Date: March 24, 2023

"Good location, beautiful views, good communication

Reviewed By: Andy

Highly Recommend

Vacation Date: August 14, 2023

"I really must say, these folks are great to work with. Great properties available that are above par rentals for a great vacation. They use an efficient app for checkin and checkout. The location of the High Life property is secluded but close to Black Mountain downtown and convenient to Asheville. Highly recommend.

Reviewed By: Harrell B

Perfect…

Vacation Date: December 31, 2022

"Beautiful house and view. Perfect for a big family.

Reviewed By: Geydi

Absolutely Recommend

Vacation Date: September 9, 2022

"We rented this place for a girls’ mountain weekend, and it was even more beautiful than the pictures! The house is HUGE. The floor plan is open and perfect for large groups. Plenty of space to spread out in the living spaces and many porches. Getting to downtown Asheville was an easy 30 minute drive, but it was nice to be in a secluded area with the beautiful views of the mountains. Kitchen had everything we needed and more. This rental is operated by an agency that is very professional and always responded quickly to questions. They even allowed early check-in, which we appreciated!

Reviewed By: Margaret

Tremendous Views

Vacation Date: August 20, 2022

"This is a fabulous place. The views are tremendous. Secluded but within 20-25 minutes of Asheville. We had a great week. We will be back.

Reviewed By: Roy

We had a great time!

Vacation Date: July 21, 2022

"The house was absolutely beautiful and we had a great time! Beautiful views and layout of the house made it great for everyone to be together. Only downfall is the drive to the house was a little anxiety inducing for those not used to gravel road. But after doing the drive a couple times, we got used to it and had no issues.

Reviewed By: Mandi

Amazing Time

Vacation Date: July 30, 2022

"We had an amazing time and the house was perfect. We would highly recommend and definitely book again.

Reviewed By: Jennifer

Secluded, But Close…

Vacation Date: July 10, 2022

"This is a great space, secluded, but close to town. There is room to spread out and room for numerous guests to stay without being crowded. Communication, check in and check out were a breeze. Supplies were exactly as stated; there were no surprises. We would definitely stay here again!

Reviewed By: Colleen

Outstanding Views

Vacation Date: May 27, 2022

"The cabin is located in a beautiful spot with outstanding views of the mountains. The master bedroom is particularly delightful with a large spacious bathroom including a Jacuzzi and a beautiful patio that overlooks the mountains and valleys below. The cabin is extremely well equipped and furnished very nicely. I would recommend this cabin highly and I hope to return to stay there again.

Reviewed By: Z

Incredible Location

Vacation Date: March 4, 2022

"Incredible location, even though it is 5 stars, definitely still underrated.

Reviewed By: Ouwen

My Best Rental Experience Ever!

Vacation Date: February 20, 2022

"Wonderful House!! It was like been at home!! This house has it all!! We have a Great Week during the February Vacation! Everything was as it is shown on pictures and Better! The Mountain views were Awesome!! I recommend This HOME to YOU!!

Reviewed By: Olga

Very Spacious & Great Views

Vacation Date: February 18, 2022

"They were great with communicating during our check in process. The place was very spacious and had great views. We would definitely rebook

Reviewed By: Mary

Amazing Views & House is Amazing

Vacation Date: November 5, 2021

"Great Memories. We hope to get the same place same time next year and make more memories.

Reviewed By: Brian H

My Mom’s Birthday Trip

Vacation Date: December 2, 2021

"I had to work in Black Mountain a few years ago and absolutely fell in love with the area! I have gone back several times since and wanted to plan a trip up there to take my family for my mother's birthday! This home did not disappoint! The home was gorgeous, located close enough to the downtown area and had INCREDIBLE views! Normally, to get these views in a rental, you can have a very long difficult drive...Not with this one! It was conveniently located to downtown Black Mountain, an easy drive to Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway! Plenty of room for a large group and a Ping Pong table for everyone to enjoy! I'd highly recommend this home to anyone!

Reviewed By: Kent C

Great Bachelorette Party!

Vacation Date: August 9, 2021

"Beautiful stay. We have two kiddos and had zero issues here. Super clean. Minimal, yet had everything we need. Which is great because we didn’t have to hassle with breakable things in tiny-arms-reach. Back porch felt really secure. Easy to use fireplace made warming up super easy and cozy quick. Would definitely stay here again and recommend!

Reviewed By: Anne

Amazing and Comfortable Home

Vacation Date: September 18, 2021

"This is an amazing home with the most comfortable beds of any rental home I've ever stayed in. Guests should be prepared to be a bit off the beaten path, but the corresponding relaxation makes it worthwhile. The views from the decks are wonderful!

Reviewed By: Sarah

Beautiful Home in the Mountains

Vacation Date: October 20, 2021

"This is a beautiful home in the mountains. The location is a little difficult to find at first and I would not recommend arriving at night. As others mentioned, a suv vehicle is optimal for getting to the location. Very basic supplies are provided. Coffee for one pot, sugar, one roll of paper towels and a couple of rolls of toilet paper in each bath room. The master bed was very comfortable and there are lots of outdoor spots for sitting and enjoying the view. It was mostly quiet but a neighbor's dog and rooster (which was charming at first but not after listening all day) marred the enjoyment of sitting and enjoying the views. There is no where to walk in the immediate vicinity, if that is important. We did enjoy it as a home base for exploring the mountains and Asheville.

Reviewed By: Sherri

Wonderful home and rental experience!

Vacation Date: November 10, 2021

"I will start by giving Yonder, 5-stars for their patience, assistance, cleanliness of the home, quality of linens, starter supplies and responsiveness. I will certainly return to a Yonder property! There were six adults (3 couples) traveling. We were celebrating an anniversary, three birthdays and were looking for some quality down time together and a home that would accommodate privacy for all three couples. After days of searching we decided on The High Life. We were not disappointed! The home is beautiful, well stocked with all types of kitchen equipment. The converted garage contained a sitting area, full size fridge, ping-pong table, large screen T.V., and lead into the downstairs guest room area that had a mini-fridge, sitting area, small bedroom and small bathroom… but adequate for needs. The home is built to take advantage of the marvelous views. The main living area does not have a bedroom… which is great use of the commons area space… large kitchen and separate bar with /ice maker. The furniture is very comfortable and sitting at the dining areas (2 sitting tables and bar seating) is excellent. The separate of the bedrooms is ideal for folks traveling together. The large laundry room with detergent stocked made it easy to wash/dry. We were there in November, and there were quite a number of ladybugs inside the home.. but really didn’t pose a big issue. We had to contact Yonder because we couldn’t get the fireplace to light, and the maintenance tech was at our door in under .40 minutes and got the fire place working for us. Home recommendations: The owner has done a fabulous job.. these are minor suggestions: Master bath… Suggest around the windows around the tub need some type of blind/covering. Showering at night felt odd with the black mountain back drop and light on inside. Remove live plants.. they seem to be mostly dead anyway—very hard for staff to maintain plants… We were only .35 minutes to Biltmore gates (our driving time), and the shops in Black Mountain are good for a leisure afternoon of shopping. Thank you for sharing The High Life with us!!!! We loved it!! Highly recommend it!

Reviewed By: TrishaH

Great views and comfort. Tucked away in the mountains and just what we needed.

Vacation Date: August 2, 2021

"Very smooth process and exactly what is expected.

Reviewed By: Kevin L

Wow!

Vacation Date: July 26, 2021

"What a great time our family had at The High Life, in Black Mountain, NC. It’s not far from Asheville and the historic Biltmore Estate. It never felt like we were in a rental at all, felt more like a good friend’s home….a wealthy friend at that. I don’t even know where to start, but our family is pretty much into eating and cooking so the kitchen, pantry and gas grill were a focal point. Six gas burners on the stove, convection oven, walk-in pantry with everything from frying pans to s’more makers. If someone really hated being on vacation, they could even make a cheesecake in the spring-form pan. Lol The grill was great, with a back-up propane tank. The bedrooms were awesome and the master suite was spectacular! Master Brooks was the first two try it out. And then there was the view and the town of Black Mountain. WOW!! We found awesome trails and all kinds of things that I never expected. I always thought that I was a “water girl”, but the view in the mountains is ever changing and like I said before, spectacular! We’re looking forward to trying another one of their beautiful homes someday!

Reviewed By: Debbie F.

Awesome Cabin!

Vacation Date: April 9, 2021

"This cabin is awesome! It is very spacious and clean, plus the view of the mountains is amazing! My group stayed here while celebrating a bachelorette and it was the perfect size/ layout for such. There's a wonderful living area and kitchen, which is where we hung out most often, as well as plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms, which is a must for a large group. The one thing I will note is that the drive up to the cabin and the driveway itself can be a bit tricky if you don't have a 4x4 car. It's certainly doable, but it rained during our stay and made backing out of the driveway VERY difficult, even for my SUV. Pair that with the neighbors being unforgiving about people being slightly near their driveway in the process of turning around and it makes for a frustrating situation. This is not the host's fault however; it's a mountain house, so it just comes with the territory! Uber/ Lyft were pretty hard for us to get at the cabin, but I might chalk that up to it being COVID times. We were able to hail taxis, which did the job just fine. The ride into Asheville's downtown is about 20-30 minutes. I would definitely suggest this cabin to large groups- reunions, bachelorettes, and other similar events. The hosts were great about communication and provided a fun, clean place for us to celebrate our dear friends.

Reviewed By: Natalie

Stunning and Amazing!

Vacation Date: July 2, 2021

"Absolutely stunning and an amazing experience! Can’t say enough how beautiful the home and the views are and how much we enjoyed our stay. Yonder was very helpful and responsive. The home is a quick 10 min drive to the town of black mountain and only 25 mins from downtown Asheville so a wonderful location. Hoping to come back for another visit! Highly highly recommend!!!

Reviewed By: Sonia

Everything it is chalked up to be.

Vacation Date: May 20, 2021

"Exactly as advertised, so very nice.

Reviewed By: John S

Great Views and Location

Vacation Date: October 24, 2020

"Great views and location. Will look to come back soon.

Reviewed By: David

Great place!

Vacation Date: January 30, 2021

"Great place!

Reviewed By: Fernando

Great Place for a Vacation!

Vacation Date: April 2, 2021

"Great place to vacation! Way up in the mountains provides sweeping views of the mountains. Loved sitting on the porch at sunset! House is well laid out and super spacious! They had everything we needed from comfortable furniture to kitchen amenities all there! The driveway is a bit difficult, I would suggest a 4WD. Overall, I can't wait to go back!

Reviewed By: Jon-Paul

Beautiful Home and View

Vacation Date: July 15, 2020

"We enjoyed our visit to the area. Lots of hiking, cute shops in town, great layout in the home to accommodate multiple families.

Reviewed By: Rachel M

Amazing Home, Great Location

Vacation Date: August 2, 2020

"The home and views of the mountains were absolutely beautiful. Black Mountain is a really cute town and we drove to some incredible hiking trails in the area. We had a wonderful family vacation! Thank you!

Reviewed By: Hanni S

Perfect Views

Vacation Date: October 2, 2020

"This property was absolutely beautiful. The mountains views are magnificent with big windows and the wrap around decks that help you enjoy the views the whole time. Black Mountain is a great town to walk around and shops and eat. Then it only takes 25 minutes or so to get to downtown Ashland. We hiked and zip lined and took a kayaking tour. We had an amazing time & the weather was perfect all weekend.

Reviewed By: Julie M