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PRIVATE ISLAND *** COOL RUSTIC CABIN ON FRENCH BROAD RIVER

 
 
 
Weaverville cabin rental
  • Weaverville cabin rental
  • Weaverville cabin rental
    Riverfront firepit and adjustable campfire grill.
    French Broad River from Riverside Escapes' Private Island
    The big one caught!!
  • Weaverville cabin rental
    Frequent visitors!
    Kayaking the French Broad near the cabin!
 
Weaverville cabin rental
Riverfront firepit and adjustable campfire grill.

Riverfront firepit and adjustable campfire grill.

French Broad River from Riverside Escapes' Private Island

French Broad River from Riverside Escapes' Private Island

The big one caught!!

The big one caught!!

Frequent visitors!

Frequent visitors!

Kayaking the French Broad near the cabin!

Kayaking the French Broad near the cabin!

  • Bedrooms1
  • Sleeps3

Photos and Description of the Weaverville vacation cabin rental
Cabin, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, (Sleeps 2-3)

Rent an island for your vacation! This one of a kind camp style cabin, situated on a beautiful private island in the French Broad River, offers a unique opportunity to "get away from it all". Restored one room (plus modified bath) rustic cabin with large partially covered porch to enjoy the "middle of nowhere" feeling of being on an island. Our Island Retreat is designed for the adventurous. This rustic retreat provides the ideal quarters for fishermen, authors, bikers, hikers and the free spirited looking to get close to nature… but not too close!

Fish the French Broad, cook your catch over on the open fire pit grill, experience an outdoor rain fed shower, and watch the fireflies light up the mountainside. Bring your bike and enjoy the level ride along historic Old Marshall Highway. Catch some rays on your private riverfront beach or just relax in the porch hammock. Spend evenings by the campfire toasting smores and listening to the wildlife serenade. Day trip to kayak, whitewater raft, tube the river, hike or horseback ride. Explore history with a visit to the Biltmore Estate, Grove Arcade, historic downtown Asheville or the Vance Birthplace. Drive the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway and have lunch on top of Mount Pisgah.

This is the only cabin on the island with incredible privacy and isolation, but just 15 minutes from Asheville, 10 minutes to Weaverville, and 10 minutes to the historic town of Marshall.

PLEASE scroll down to view all of our photos, click on "comments from previous guests" to see what visitors think, and view our WEBSITE (see link below) for more details!

Keywords: Cabin,cottage,island

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About The Owner

Paul and Liz Wiederhold moved to "the river" in 2006 to follow their dreams. Their incredible new riverfront location begged to be shared... and "Riverside Escapes" was born. More than vacation rentals, the future of Riverside Escapes will include riverfront weddings, family reunions, corporate retreats, and more. The Wiederholds were married on the property's island and live onsite where they provide personal service for their guests. The property is full of animals; Diamond - our very friendly campus mascot dog, a flock of very pampered free range chickens, a pair of mallard ducks who have taken up voluntary residency, and lots of other birds and critters. Paul owns a high end roofing company specializing in slate, tile, copper and metal roofs, and copper gutters. When not working, Paul loves to fish, kayak and generally enjoy the river. Liz enjoys hostessing and working "hands on" at Riverside Escapes including fixing and building things, as well as designing, decorating, sewing and landscaping.

The Owner purchased this cabin in 2006
Why The Owner chose Weaverville

The French Broad River is a spectacular river meandering through a spectacular town. "Broad" is a descriptive name for this large, majestic river which is largely unspoiled by development. Yet, just down river, Asheville offers all of the excitement, arts, fine dining, nightlife, and eclectic culture that anyone could seek. The Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail and so many other natural gifts are just a short drive away. Madison County offers some of the beautiful whitewater rafting locations, unspoiled mountain land, and even snow skiing in Wolf Laurel. Our location is ideally located just north of Asheville and south of Madison County. It is truly the best of both worlds.

What makes this cabin unique

Riverside Escapes offers the only island vacation rental in the area and one of just a few riverfront properties. Guests are encouraged to walk the swinging bridge, fish from the shores, sit by the riverside campfire, and generally immerse themselves in the incredible natural beauty of the property. There is something for everyone here. For the more adventurous type, our island cabin offers the feel of remote camping, but none of the hassles. For those seeking more luxury, our mainland cabin has all the comforts of home and more with a hot tub, custom tile showers, coffee bar, wireless internet access, and more.

Weaverville cabin rental
Riverfront firepit and adjustable campfire grill.

Riverfront firepit and adjustable campfire grill.

French Broad River from Riverside Escapes' Private Island

French Broad River from Riverside Escapes' Private Island

The big one caught!!

The big one caught!!

Frequent visitors!

Frequent visitors!

Kayaking the French Broad near the cabin!

Kayaking the French Broad near the cabin!

Private island, campfire, 20 minutes to Appalachian Trail, 20 minutes to Biltmore Estate, 15 minutes to Vance Birthplace, 15 minutes to Blue Ridge Parkway, 20 minutes to Hot Springs

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Rental Rates for this vacation cabin rental in Weaverville, North Carolina

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency () unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Notes

  • From $100/nt - $750/wk
  • US Dollars
  • Apr thru Oct. $350/3 nights..$450/4 nights..$750/7 night week + tax
  • Nov & March $195/2 nights..$295/3 nights..$375/4 nights..$500/wk + tax
  • Minimum Three Night Rental. Some last minute exceptions to fill vacancies.
  • $35 cleaning fee, 7.00% North Carolina sales tax
  • We accept CREDIT CARDS through PAYPAL
  • $100 fully refundable security deposit.
  • $35 per approved pet cleaning fee, $50 pet security deposit.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation cabin rental in Weaverville, North Carolina

Property Type:
  • cabin
Location Type:
  • Waterfront ...
    Private island surrounded by French Broad River, accessible by private suspension bridge
  • Mountain View
General:
  • Wireless Internet ...
    Available on grounds of property.
  • Linens Provided
  • Air Conditioning ...
    Portable room air conditioner available for additional fee.
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
  • Wood Stove ...
    Winter heat source
  • Parking Off Street
Kitchen:
  • Refrigerator
  • Cooking Utensils ...
    Grill tools, cast iron cookware, tableware and serving utensils for cooking on fire pit grill or wood stove. Induction burner in cabin for rainy day cooking.
Bedrooms:
  • 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 3
  • Queen size Beds (1), Twin or Single Beds (1) Twin cot available for parties with 3 guests.
Outside:
  • Deck / Patio ...
    With hammock, picnic table
  • Outdoor Grill
Suitability:
  • not suitable for children ...
    Children over 12 years only permitted. Children over 12 must be accompanied by and directly supervised by an adult at all times
  • non smoking only ...
    Smoking allowed outdoors only, and guests are asked to can all butts and dispose in waste container.
  • pets considered ...
    One dog allowed on premises with qualifications, additional cleaning fee, and additional deposits. NO bird dogs, aggressive dogs or unvaccinated dogs permitted.
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
    Children under 12 not permitted!
Attractions:
  • live theater
Leisure Activities:
  • wildlife viewing
  • antiquing
  • horseback riding
  • sight seeing
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • rafting
  • hiking
  • fishing
  • swimming
  • cycling
  • kayaking
  • mountain biking
Notes: Cabin is situated on a Private island in the beautiful French Broad River and feels like it's a world away! Cooking is over fire pit with campfire grill, on deck gas grill, on wood stove top, or on induction burner in cabin. Shower is private outdoor rain barrel fed. A very special experience awaits our guests in this rustic, semi-camp setting where the only neighbors closeby are birds, fish and squirrels!

Reviews for this vacation cabin rental in Weaverville, North Carolina

Private Island *** Cool Rustic Cabin on French Broad River
average rating of 5.0 based on 35 reviews
business
Private Island *** Cool Rustic Cabin on French Broad River
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p138512vb
(828) 775-7355 (North Carolina, USA)
Asheville Smoky Mountains
OBX
5

Roughing It!

5 of 5
Submitted: November 10, 2012 Stayed: October 2012
What a cute place!!! Really enjoyed my time in this cabin. It was very cozy and romantic. This was roughing it a bit since the water was pumped from jugs, an incinerator toilet and outdoor shower. The shower was a bit cold even after pumping it for a while, but that is what happens when it gets cool in October. Liz and Paul were kind enough to allow me to shower in their home since it did get chilly, but I roughed it and managed without inconveniencing them While, this all may sound negative, it truly wasn't since this was all advertised and part of the true 'one with nature' theme. There is nothing I would have changed about this trip. It was a couple steps up from camping with an AMAZING location. While it was a bit from Asheville, it was totally worth the drive for the location. Hearing the train along the french broad river did wake us up in the nights, but we actually really enjoyed that. We used the fire pit to cook our meals and made good use of the stove to keep warm. Also, there were heating pads in the bed which were lifesavers!! The touches they added to this cabin made us feel right at home. They even left our dog some treats which was so nice! We had a great time!!! Hope to see you again, maybe in summer!!
Recommended for:  Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers
business
Private Island *** Cool Rustic Cabin on French Broad River
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p138512vb
(828) 775-7355 (North Carolina, USA)
Asheville Smoky Mountains
Atlanta
5

Wonderful views and extremely relaxing!

5 of 5
Submitted: October 29, 2012 Stayed: October 2012
My wife and I stayed for three nights on this cozy island and loved every minute. The only drawback was that it was so relaxing and beautiful that each time we went to Asheville, we wanted to go back to the cabin so we ended up seeing very little of Asheville. Highly, highly recommended.
Recommended for:  Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
business
Private Island *** Cool Rustic Cabin on French Broad River
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p138512vb
(828) 775-7355 (North Carolina, USA)
Asheville Smoky Mountains
Florida
5

simply perfect!

5 of 5
Submitted: July 15, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
This little cabin was simply perfect! It was total relaxation and being secluded on our own little island made it even better. Crossing the suspension bridge was fun! The sound of the river and the rain on the roof was music to our ears. We couldn't have asked for a better place to get away from it all, but it was also great that Dt Asheville is only 15 min away. It's also a 20-30 min drive from hiking, rafting and even 30-40 min from some waterfalls. The cabin had literally everything we needed. Liz even surprised us with some wonderful FRESH eggs from her own chickens. The daily humming bird show on the front porch was beautiful as well as the nightly firefly show. This was the perfect place for our vacation. It was wonderfully rustic and romantic at the same time. We also loved the environmentally friendliness of the rain barrel system and incinolet. My husband and i had the most perfect time on our vacation at the cabin. We can wait to go back and get away from it all, all over again!! Thank you for such a truly special stay!!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
business
Private Island *** Cool Rustic Cabin on French Broad River
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p138512vb
(828) 775-7355 (North Carolina, USA)
Asheville Smoky Mountains
Carrboro, NC
5

Incredibly relaxing

5 of 5
Submitted: July 6, 2012 Stayed: June 2012
We noted this cabin on VRBO about a year ago, and finally got an opportunity to visit. We had an incredibly relaxing stay at the cabin: floating on the river; sleeping on the hammocks; watching the gaggle of geese float up and down-stream in the evenings. Plus short drives to hikes on the parkway and Asheville. We can't wait to go back for another stay!
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
business
Private Island *** Cool Rustic Cabin on French Broad River
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p138512vb
(828) 775-7355 (North Carolina, USA)
Asheville Smoky Mountains
Dearborn, MI USA
5

Lazy Days on the French Broad

5 of 5
Submitted: June 21, 2012 Stayed: June 2012
What better way to spend our days than floating on the river, reading in the hammock, grilling on the porch, and enjoying the sounds of the water - we were able to do it all. We originally had plans to hike in the area but were so happy to just relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. The cabin is stocked with so many thoughtful touches such as cozy fleeces, fresh eggs, binoculars, and games. It feels completely remote yet is conveniently close to Asheville and the surrounding area. I only wish I booked it for a longer period of time.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
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