The Lodge is 4,000 sq ft property that is designed for family and friend gatherings. The lodge is divided up into two levels. The main level has a large master bedroom, gourmet fully equipped kitchen with double ovens and a massive open space that has several pinball machines, 22 ft shuffleboard, arcade games, Xbox and table soccer. The main level also has movie seating with a 150â drop down screen and a large seating area in front of a huge wood burning fire place. There are several large dining tables to eat at and play games. The main floor was designed with several large automatic doors to enjoy the mountain breeze and open sun deck area. The lower level has 2 bedrooms with king size beds and a 3rd bedroom with (2) Queen-size beds. Lodge is able to sleep 10 people very comfortably. There is a large smart TV and Wi-Fi in every bedroom. There is a washer and dryer to be used if needed on the lower level. Each level of lodge has a large full size bathroom. There are outdoor patio seating areas to relax at and enjoy the views.
About the Property This property has 40 acres of pristine mountain and river assess. Southtoe River Ranch has miles of walking trails and over a œ mile of river access where you can fish, picnic, explore, swim, tube/canoe and float the river. The property once had a working mica mine on the property that now has been turned into an awesome picnic area which also has a deep swimming hole that has been used by past generations over the last 100 years. Also unique to this property is that you have both long distance Mountain views and river views on the same property. The river ranch has horses to look at and a working orchard and vineyard. There are many walking trails from the lodge down to the river to explore. Walking down to the overlook platform from the lodge to relax and drink your coffee and listen to the river is an awesome experience. This is a very private secluded property to which there are many places to sit and relax and just enjoy the peace and quiet of the North Carolina Mountains.
The Location The Southtoe River Ranch is incredibly easy to get to and conveniently located between two very scenic mountain communities of Burnsville NC and Spruce Pine NC. You can reach either historic town in about 10 minutes for grocery shopping or dinning out at some fantastic local restaurants and or visiting several breweries in which to choose from. Scenic golfing is only 20 minutes away to Mount Mitchell Golf Club which is rated 4 œ stars by Golf Digest, and voted #1 semi-private course in the region by the readers of the Asheville Citizen Times. There are a lot of hiking trials with majestic waterfalls in the area. Half mile further from Mount Mitchell Golf Club is a trail head into the Pisgah National forest that leads up to the Roaring Fork waterfall which is one of the regions prettiest falls, and one of the easiest to hike. Another one of our favorite things to do is a trip to Linville Falls which is only about 25 minutes away. Pack a picnic when you go and after your hike from seeing the huge waterfalls we suggest you stop by Linville Falls Winery on your way back. The wine and atmosphere there at the vineyard is gorgeous. Make a day trip to Asheville. Itâs only 45-55 minutes away and has some of the best restaurants, microbreweries, galleries and outdoor adventure activities like ziplining in the Southeast. Another must see if you have not been to Asheville is a visit to the incredible Biltmore Estate. A visit here is a must as its one of the most iconic estates to visit in the United States.
Couldnât have been happier with our decision to rent this property. First class fun, relaxing and bonus South Toe River access. Owner very engaged to make sure all well during our stay.
Everything about our stay was perfect. The home was beautiful, the property amazing and the resident horses were our best friends by the time we left. My kids were begging to book our next visit before we left. Thanks to the hosts for a fantastic long weekend.
The property is exactly as advertised. Every amenity you could need is there. If you have kids, it is impossible for them to be bored.
The owner is extremely pleasant and will go above and beyond to make sure you have a great time. We will be back.
My wife and our pets wanted to escape the heat of West TN and we found the spot! Itâs a beautiful location that we didnât want to leave. The view over the mountains from the home is excellent. We got to watch fireworks all over the valley below on the 4th of July. There is also awesome access to the beautiful South Toe river down the mountain below the house. The owner looked in multiple times and was always quickly responsive. We will definitely be back!
Jeff is an awesome host and answered any question we had at any time.
This is a unique wonderful property that offers pretty much anything you can think of that will keep you having fun if it rains or is sunny out, with daylight or at night, for those who are active and want to hike and fish or just watch sports or a movie. Loved the pinball. I highly reccomend.
Great place and great time. Very convenient location for a mountain experience. Easy to get to and easy to get to shopping, etcâŠ. The river was great, as advertised. Safe for tubes, giant swimming hole. Excellent chairs on the property for sitting and relaxing in various, well thought out locations. The house was great. Pinball, movie watching, shuffle board, fire place. The horses were funny and yes Jeff, they love apples! We loved it!
Southtoe River Ranch was amazing. We were looking for peace and quiet and green and thatâs what we got. Our family got together and integrated with nature. To our family it was therapy. And we are so thankful to had found this property for our vacation. The River is so beautiful and itâs awesome to have it in your âbackyardâ the kids had so much fun feeeding the horses. And our dogs lovedddd the grass so much. Very grateful for this healing time at Southtoe River Ranch. We appreciated it big time. We will return soon.
Our family had a blast staying here. It was a kids dream house with so many games to play. We enjoyed the huge tv for family movies open floor plan and the fireplace. All of the cabinets fixtures furniture seems very new and weâre posh by our standards.
Most of all we enjoyed the outdoors. We hiked all over and the river is gorgeous. We fed the horses carrots.
Weâd like to return someday in the summer and experience the house again with the overhead doors open and be able to swim and play in the water.
The house is unique, and it worked great for a big family gathering. Ton's of fun activities and space upstairs (which is the main floor), along with a bedroom on the main floor. Kitchen well was stocked. Place was very clean Bedrooms downstairs were comfy. Great views all around. The property is even more specials - tons of great trails and awesome river frontage (with various places to hang) on the S. Toe River. Communication with host and check-in/out were easy. Will stay there again and will recommend it to friends. Overall great experience.
Great set up at the house with one large open area with a kitchen, games, large projector screen and fire place. Roll up doors can make it an indoor/outdoor venue. There are nice mountain views from the house. There are multiple trails on the property to hike down to the river. There also is a trail to drive down to a fire pit / picnic area by the river. The river is beautiful and good for swimming and fishing. They also have two friendly horses on the property.