You can look forward to a firepit, a garden, and an arcade/game room at Asheville's Best View - Arcade, Spa, Theater @ Skyridge Villa. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
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7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 18465 sq m
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Asheville's Best View - Arcade, Spa, Theater @ Skyridge Villa
7 bedrooms, sleeps up to 18!
Welcome to Skyridge Villa, Asheville's mountaintop luxury vacation home, set at 3500' with sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Built on 9 private acres of beautiful mountain terrain, the 5,000 square foot custom estate has some of the best long-range views in the county, with over 2000 feet of deck space to enjoy, landscaped surroundings, and an abundance of privacy; all while being a short, easy drive from downtown Asheville and local attractions.
*Driving Distance* 11.9 miles to downtown Asheville 8.1 miles to Black Mountain 11.7 miles to Biltmore Estate 9.2 miles to Blue Ridge Parkway Visitors Center 13.7 miles to Adventure Center of Asheville 13.7 miles to Asheville's River Arts District 26 miles to Chimney Rock
Main Level:
As you enter the estate, you walk into a large family living room with a wood-burning fireplace and panoramic mountain views. To your right, is an oversized Chef's kitchen stocked with cookery and cutlery for preparing meals for your group, connected to a large dining room (seating for 14 at the main table, with an optional second table on the southwest corner of the house), with views in all directions. Also located on the western side of the main floor is a king suite, with a full bath new mattress and bedding, and a private patio door leading out to the upper-level deck. The eastern wing of the main floor has a second king suite, with a large en suite bath, private patio door, flat-screen TV, and an adjoining nursery complete with crib and changing table.
The northeast corner of the main level has the floor's 3rd bedroom, usually the choice of our younger guests. The room has two sets of lodge style, playhouse bunk beds, providing two twin beds and two full beds, as well as a secret passageway (hidden behind a bookcase) leading to a hidden playroom.
Mid-Level:
Continuing downstairs from the living room to the mezzanine level, you'll find 3 of Skyridge Villa's bedrooms as well as two additional baths. This floor also boasts a large arcade/game room area, with panoramic windows overlooking the mountains. The space is equipped with pub table seating, as well as an array of games. Choose from one of our 5 upright arcade machines, the sitting cocktail arcade (with over 1000 classic games), skeeball, foosball, dual pop-a-shot basketball. The room in the southeast corner of the house has a queen bed, private patio doors, and sweeping mountain views. The room in the northeast corner has a king bed and flat-screen TV. Both rooms share an en suite bath, and an expansive row of closets.
At the center of the second level, just off the game room, is the atheneum suite, an oversized vintage bedroom. The room boasts a private library of classic literature, a wood-burning stove, and an en suite bath. The room is outfitted with a king bed, as well as a loveseat, to relax by the fire and enjoy a book. Also located on the mezzanine level is Skyridge Villa's private cinema, seating 20 in oversized theatre seating on 4 levels, with an 87" inch 4K TV.
Lower Level:
Continuing down the spiral staircase, to the lower level, you'll find the Villa's final bedroom, which has a king bed, private entrance to the house, and access to a full bath right outside the bedroom.
To the west of the lower level, you'll find Skyridge Villa's private spa. Relax in our built-in steam room or sauna, then cool off in the oversized rainfall shower. You'll find plush spa robes and spa towels. We also supply two in-house massage tables... Schedule an appointment with one of our highly recommended area masseuses, and relax without leaving the house!
Outdoor Areas: As spacious and entertaining as the 5000 square foot interior is, the pinnacle of the Skyridge experience is the expansive outdoor living. The two-level deck has outdoor dining for 16, a gas-burning fire table overlooking the mountains, and an abundance of seating in either the outdoor living area or the rocking chairs. You'll also find both a propane and charcoal grill, as well as a pizza oven, to use during your visit. Skyridge Villa has an oversized, jacuzzi hot tub that can seat up to 7 and has long-range mountain views from the back deck.
Near the main entrance is our carport converted into an outdoor game room. Completely covered, and partially enclosed, you can still enjoy the mountain air. You'll find the area equipped with a pool table, darts, and ping pong.
To the west of the property, you'll find Skyridge's garden area. As you continue down, walking through the beautifully landscaped garden, past the pond, you will find a custom-built gazebo with mountain views, a short walk from an outdoor seating area.
<<< Included during your stay at Skyridge Villa >>>
In addition to the countless amenities at Skyridge Villa, we take pride in our hospitality above all else. From the time you book your stay, until the time you depart, we are here to help in any way we can.
-Complimentary coffee K-cups for use in the coffee maker.
-Organic soap, shampoo, and bath products are located in each bathroom.
-Plush bathrobes.
-Hospitality Manager to assist you during the booking process and during your stay.
-2 Cribs, 2 changing tables, 2 high chairs - All stored at the home for your use.
-Upgraded bed linens including 600 thread count cotton sheets and pillowcases.
<<< Please Note >>>
For security purposes and to ensure a smooth check-in, we ask all guests to complete a short rental agreement and provide emergency contact information after booking.
A refundable security deposit of $2,500 is also required. The deposit is automatically placed as a pending hold on the credit card on file 7 days prior to arrival and is fully released within 7 days after departure if no damages occur. Full details will be provided in the rental agreement sent after booking.
-Minimum age of the primary renter is 25 years of age.
-There is an additional guest fee of $10 per person per night over 8 guests. -Dogs are allowed (up to 2 dogs max) with pet fee of $150 per dog and with permission. -No parties, events, or weddings without prior approval and written permission. -Skyridge will accommodate up to 18 guests, maximum. -Firewood is not supplied, however, there are many options for firewood in the area.
Access Road: The road leading to the house is windy and climbs up the mountain (think: best view!). Part of the road is gravel and there are many rough spots. If you are not used to driving in the mountains then it might be kind of an adventure the first time but no one has ever had a problem reaching our house. An AWD/4WD is definitely not necessary unless there is snow on the ground. Please take your time, go slowly and exercise caution.
Snow: For winter bookings, please be aware that there is a potential of being snowed-in as if there is significant snow on the road, it could become impassable. We do our absolute best to anticipate this and will communicate any potential changes needed for arrival and departure based on the weather. Please understand that this is out of our control and might require some flexibility in your travel arrangements. This is sometimes part of the Asheville winter adventure and safety is a top priority. Thank you!
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Sauna
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
7 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
6 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Music library
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Video games
Video library
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Charcoal grill
Firepit
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the mountains
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Foosball table
Table tennis
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 5,000 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Rules
Guest is required to sign rental agreement. Security Deposit of $2,500 is required. Minimum age for primary renter is 25.
Exceeding occupancy limit is grounds for the Owner to immediately terminate the Rental Agreement and cause for immediate evection.
No smoking, no parties, no third-party bookings. Violating house rules may result in additional fines/fees and or eviction.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: 2 Dogs max. $150.00 Pet fee per dog. Pet agreement
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed
Advance written consent required for events. Event
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Advance written consent required for events. Event
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Located in Swannanoa, this vacation home is in the mountains. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance and Biltmore Estate. Traveling with kids? Consider Holden Visual Arts Center and Black Mountain Center for the Arts. Visit our Swannanoa travel guide
Is Asheville's Best View - Arcade, Spa, Theater @ Skyridge Villa pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Asheville's Best View - Arcade, Spa, Theater @ Skyridge Villa?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Asheville's Best View - Arcade, Spa, Theater @ Skyridge Villa?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Asheville's Best View - Arcade, Spa, Theater @ Skyridge Villa located?
Located in the mountains, this family-friendly vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Holden Visual Arts Center, Pisgah National Forest, and Pisgah Brewing Company. Black Mountain Center for the Arts and Western North Carolina Nature Center are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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Asheville's Best View - Arcade, Spa, Theater @ Skyridge Villa Reviews
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We had a great time - plenty of space for everyone and great response from host with any questions. The view is breathtaking. We were fascinated by the frog pond and number of frogs :)
Hot tub and game room were great and easy access to some hiking nearby. Overall - great trip!
We just spent a long weekend at Skyridge Villa and the house was perfect for our large group. We had 6 adult couples and 2 extras and there was a ton of room. All of the amenities were exactly as described and everything was in great shape. Julia was extremely helpful with a few questions I had before and during our stay. We will definitely be returning!
The home was wonderful. Well stocked, fresh linens, super fun amenities and tons of room! Only change we’d make is upgrading the 1 bath tub in the house for bathing children.
Absolutely stunning views!! The house was perfect for our party of 11 who were celebrating a 50th bday. The game room, comfy living spaces and hot tub was just what we needed for an enjoyable weekend. Spacious kitchen made meals easy to prep/serve. And loved having enough seats to all enjoy meals together at one table. Would definitely stay again!!
Wonderful weekend with family! Home was furnished with everything needed to entertain all ages! Loved the fact that a crib and highchair, as well as baby gates, were provided!! Theater room and game room were so much fun. Sauna was next level!
This house was perfect for our 20-year friend reunion! As the reviews say, the path up to the house is up a windy, one lane road, but we knew ahead of time and rented cars. But, the path up to the house makes the views worth it! Some of our crew even saw a bear on the way up. And, the house had many amenities to keep our crew of 11 entertained for hours. I had lots of questions leading up to our trip about the house and Julia was super gracious and responded very quickly. 100% would rebook here if we were to come back to the Asheville area.
Me and 11 other guys stayed here for a bachelor party and it was PERFECT! Literally the best rental home I've ever stayed at.
This place has everything. A beautiful view of the mountains, some of the best amenities (theater, sauna, arcade games, firepit, etc), comfortable beds, and enough space for everyone.
On top of that, the management team was incredible. They were quick to respond to texts, helpful when I had issues, and provided a digital guidebook that was thorough, easy to read, and very useful. And as a little cherry on top, they provided stuff for s'mores and popcorn/candy in the theater.
It is a bit off the beaten path, but it's honestly worth it.
If I'm ever looking for a place in Asheville again, I'm definitely checking to see if this property is available first.
Our extended family of nine stayed for a lovely week in this lovely home in Swannanoa. The bedrooms were spacious and well appointed. The kitchen is a cooks delight - we all take turns cooking for each other and the kitchen was huge with everything we needed to cook for our large family gathering.
We were visited by a family of large black bears, a very curious racoon (who appeared on the back porch and really wanted to come inside!), and some deer. We took lots of photos of the wildlife!
The sauna, steam room and massage tables were used. We highly recommend Beth Huntzinger for coming up to the house for therapeutic massage therapy!
The carport was great to play ping pong and darts in the evenings!!
The road up to the house was a little daunting at first - we did not want to meet up with any cars on the road as it is very narrow climbing up the mountain. Fortunately there are very few houses up there!
Julia is an amazing host and answered all of our questions very quickly. Its a great house for a large group with a wide variety of activities to do while you are there.
If you’re looking for a place to rent with beautiful mountain views, this is it! The spacious decks were great to hang out on all times of day or night. The adults loved the sauna, steam room and hot tub. The kiddos loved the game room and theatre. The entire home was immaculately clean! We shared big family meals at the dining table and could scatter among living areas for tv watching or relaxing time. We plan to return again next year!
We had a fantastic time at the property for a weekend trip with 14 people. The check-in was simple, contact with the property manager was phenomenal, and the property itself provided everything we needed for the weekend. Several small details such as available coffee options, towels and other linens, and miscellaneous supplies for the grill, fire pit, and other items all made the stay easy. Not to forget, the views of the surrounding area were amazing. We would absolutely return if given the chance.
We had a wonderful visit at this house! It is well maintained and the communication with Julia was very reponsive if we had an issue. We did see two of NC's elusive white squirrels coming up and down the road. Great long weekend!!
Marilyn K.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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marilyn m.
18 December 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Mountain house
The views were absolutely breathtaking. Road up was rough and very narrow. House was nicely laid out. Could use a little TLC but overall a nice vacation house
6 friends from my grade-school/college days agreed to let me host our yearly reunion. We spent a lot of time on the back decks (two levels of decks), just enjoying the fantastic weather. We comfortably ate a couple of meals on the upper deck using the provided tables and chairs. We made use of the pool and ping-pong tables in the carport as well as the video games and foosball table in the other game room (yes, there really are two game areas). We easily made meals in the large and well equipped kitchen and even watched a movie in the theater. On our last night, we loaded up the fire pit and communed. Such fun.
This amazing property sits on top of the world. We enjoyed the sweeping sunrise views each morning and the twinkling lights below from the hot tub at night. The classic arcade was fun for all ages, the adults played more skeeball than the kids :P. The neon lights mixed with a roaring fire made cocktail hour fun. All the beds were comfy and the kids had a blast in the bunkbed room. The sauna was nice to relax and cleanse each morning. We spent most of our meals cooking in the large kitchen and grilling on the deck, but drove to Black Mountain for one meal and over to Asheville another day. Thanks so much to the wonderful hosts, we will definitely be back
I love this house and we cannot wait to come back! The rooms are exactly as pictured but even better. The movie theater room is top notch. The kitchen is huge and we loved hanging out here. The view, porches, etc were gorgeous. We kept finding bedrooms, there is no shortage of this and every room is so comfortable with everything you need. My kids (12 and 16) squealed when we entered the house. They loved everything about this house, all the amenities and the space they had to spread out. The adults loved this house just as much. The living area was probably our least favorite (not very comfortable furniture) however, this was not a room we hung out in anyway. We stuck to the kitchen, dining area, game areas, and porches. We never got to enjoy the outdoor fireplace that is located in the yard of the property b/c we were afraid of bears (saw some on the way up). I am sure it would have been fine but we stayed busy. You could bring multiple families here, the house goes from the top down and so much room on every floor to spread out and have your own space/privacy. THIS HOUSE HAS IT ALL!!!!! It was also so convenient to nearby Asheville and Black Mountain, and we ventured out to both. Highly recommend!!! We will be back.
What a great location to spend the Thanksgiving Holidays with family. The views are spectacular and the house has so much for everyone to do. I highly recommend!
This property was amazing. You are truly isolated on the mountain so it's very peaceful, quiet and private. The views are incredible and the house has everything you could want. Would strongly recommend staying here with a large group! Julia is an excellent host.