Leave your worries behind and experience the magical forest at Serenity Escape. This cozy treehouse retreat invites you to balance your busy vacation days with relaxation on the screened porch, walks through the woods, and amazing stargazing opportunities. Serenity Escape is tranquil, private, and secluded, allowing you to forget the hustle and bustle of the city, yet close to many exciting attractions. Discover mountain living in the main room where a free-standing wood stove takes center stage. After a long day of adventures, sit back and enjoy stereo sound and a large selection of DVDs. The fully equipped kitchen provides everything you'll need to prepare home-cooked meals. The primary bedroom offers a good night's sleep in the absolute quiet on a high-end memory foam mattress, and the entry/office offers a Murphy bed to become a second bedroom. Outdoor time is a must at Serenity Escape! Pick your favorite spot: the expansive wrap-around deck beckons you to take in the gorgeous year-round mountain views, the covered screened porch provides shaded outdoor dining and living space surrounded by trees, and the hot tub and fire pit are perfect for a romantic evening under the stars. The home's secluded location offers a solitude that's ideal for unplugging and unwinding to the sounds of nature. Stroll along the winding one-lane gravel road to discover plenty of birds, wildlife, and fireflies in season. Get away from it all at Serenity Escape! Amenities • 1 Story Home • 2 Bedrooms: 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Murphy Bed • 1 Full Shared Bath • Pet Friendly • Fully Equipped Kitchen • Coffee Maker • DVD Player • Stereo • CD Player • Large CD Collection • Full Home Bluetooth Sound System • Wood Stove • Hammock • Fire Pit • Gas Grill • Hot Tub • Deck • Private Screened Porch • Partial Mountain and Winter Views • Square ft: 728 Bed/Bath Arrangements • Main Level: Bedroom One - 1 Queen Bed; Shared Full Bath; Bedroom Two - 1 Queen Murphy Bed Location Details Serenity Escape's remote location is ideal for a true getaway vacation - the nearest grocery store is 20 minutes away in Fairview. Day trips into town allow you to enjoy the best attractions of Western North Carolina, including the Biltmore Estate, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Asheville's River Arts District. Hickory Nut Gorge, which includes Chimney Rock State Park and Lake Lure, is a summer recreation wonderland that's only 15 minutes away. A beautiful scenic drive along the Broad River takes you to Interstate 40 and the destination town of Black Mountain (25 min.). Downtown Asheville, offering celebrated culinary and entertainment scenes, is less than an hour away, perfect for an evening out! If you're visiting in an electric car rest assured - you can charge your electric vehicle for free at the house with a Level 2 EV charger with universal J1772 connector and 48 Amps (11.5 kW) charging capacity. This Asheville vacation rental is located in Black Mountain and is approximately 38 minutes to downtown Asheville, 2,519ft above sea level. Important Property Notes • Travel Insurance Recommended During the winter months we ask you to please consider CSA Travel Insurance to protect your vacation investment from potential winter weather events that could prevent access to the home. • Note that GPS does not work for this property. Please make sure to download your Welcome App to access your directions, access and WIFI information. • Starlink Internet. This home has Starlink Internet for streaming, file transfers, and work meetings, with speeds at or above 100 Mbps on average. At times, this satellite connectivity may be impacted by heavy rains or thick foliage. This most commonly occurs between April and October. • 4WD Recommended. Serenity escape is located 1.5 miles up a one-lane gravel road. The road is subjected to weather events which can cause it to be bumpy and/or muddy. For this reason, high clearance vehicles are recommended. 4WD is often required during the winter. • Please note the living room doors need to stay open for heating and cooling throughout the home. Property Cancellation Policy Please note that this property’s Non-Refundable Period is 30 days prior to arrival. If your reservation is made within this period, it will be non-refundable from the time of booking. Cancellations are permitted outside of this period, per our vacation rental agreement. We encourage you to consider travel insurance to help protect your vacation investment against the unknown! Learn more about Travel Insurance here. Mountain Discovery Pass Each reservation staying 29 days or less includes our exclusive Mountain Discovery Pass, which includes one Biltmore Estate pass, in addition to a ticket for other seasonal attractions that are sure to delight and entertain! This special offer is only available with Carolina Mornings and is our special gift to you during your stay. (Ticket(s) must be used during your stay. Terms apply, please inquire for more information.)