HotTub, Private Lakes/Waterfall, Near Lake Lure
Old Fort, NC, United States
Welcome to Fireside, a chateau-style cabin tucked inside Gateway Mountain’s 3,000-acre gated nature preserve near Old Fort. It pairs rustic mountain peace with premium outdoor living: a private hot tub and fire table on a fully screened porch, a deck made for pit masters, and a vaulted living room with a wood-burning fireplace and Starlink Wi-Fi. Private trails, lakes, a stocked trout pond, and a waterfall right inside the gates, and Old Fort, Black Mountain, and Asheville close by.
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Book direct and pay less — prices here are always lower than Airbnb and VRBO, with the same damage protection and verified check-in. No platform fees, no middleman, just us. Why You’ll Love Fireside ⭐ Inside a 3,000-acre gated nature preserve with trails, lakes, a stocked trout pond, and a waterfall ⭐ Private hot tub on the fully screened porch ⭐ Propane fire table and sectional sofa with a smart TV ⭐ Front deck with pellet grill ⭐ Vaulted A-frame-style living room with a wood-burning fireplace ⭐ Fully stocked kitchen with granite counters and dishwasher ⭐ Primary suite with king Sleep Number bed and walk-in closet ⭐ Starlink Wi-Fi ⭐ Full-size washer and dryer with detergent provided ⭐ Two-car garage available to guests ⭐ Nearly 5 acres with a creek running through the property ⭐ Pet friendly Imagine Your Stay Pass through the gates and leave the outside world behind. Spend the morning on the preserve’s trails, cast a line in the stocked trout pond, picnic by Lake George, or wander down to the waterfall, then head into Old Fort for coffee, breweries, and shops. Come back to fire up the pellet grill on the deck, and when the sun goes down, settle into the hot tub or onto the sectional beside the fire table. Some guests never leave the preserve at all. 🚗 Arrival & Gate Access Fireside sits inside the private, gated Gateway Mountain community. Your gate access arrives a few days before check-in. Most community roads are paved, and the rest are gravel and well maintained by the community. At the house, a gravel driveway leads to the two-car garage on your right as you pull in. ⭐ Gated community with gate access sent before arrival ⭐ Gravel driveway parking ⭐ Two-car garage on your right as you pull in (details below) 🌿 Front Deck & Pellet Grill The large front deck is the pit master’s corner of Fireside. The pellet grill is ready for guests, so bring your own pellets and settle in for a slow-smoked dinner. Two large sliding glass doors connect the deck to the living room, so the cook never misses the conversation. ⭐ Pellet grill (bring your own pellets) ⭐ Large front deck with easy access to the living room ⭐ Forest views 🔥 Screened Porch, Hot Tub & Fire Table Just off the deck is the screened porch, and guests often call it the highlight of the cabin. Soak in the private hot tub, curl up on the comfy sectional beside the propane fire table, or catch the big game on the smart TV. Propane tanks are provided, so just let us know if you run low. ⭐ Private hot tub (standard hot tub rules apply) ⭐ Comfy sectional sofa ⭐ Propane fire table, with propane provided ⭐ Smart TV (bring your own streaming logins) ⭐ Fully screened porch ⭐ Backup key box inside the screened porch door 🛋️ Living Room Step in from the kitchen and the living room opens up under vaulted, A-frame-style ceilings with a wall of windows pulling in forest views and plenty of light. A traditional wood-burning fireplace anchors the room and can be used year-round. Firewood is not provided, but guests sometimes leave some behind, and you’re welcome to use any you find on site. Otherwise it’s available at local gas stations and grocery stores. A propane heater gives extra warmth on cold winter days. ⭐ Wood-burning fireplace (firewood not provided) ⭐ Vaulted ceilings with extra windows ⭐ Smart TV above the fireplace (bring your own streaming logins) ⭐ Two-seater reclining sofa and padded rocking chair ⭐ Propane heater for extra winter warmth ⭐ Two large sliding glass doors to the deck 🍳 Kitchen & Dining The kitchen opens directly into the living room, so no one is stuck cooking alone. It is fully stocked, so you can cook real meals. ⭐ Granite countertops and custom copper farmhouse sink ⭐ Refrigerator with ice and water dispenser ⭐ Stove, oven, microwave, and dishwasher ⭐ Ground drip coffee maker with ground coffee and filters provided ⭐ Cookware, bakeware, utensils, silverware, plates, and bowls ⭐ Basic pantry items such as oil, salt, and pepper ⭐ Island seating for 4 🧺 Laundry Room Just past the living room and fireplace, the laundry room has a side door to the front of the house and parking area, and a door into the garage. ⭐ Full-size washer and dryer ⭐ Laundry detergent provided 🚿 Main Level: Full Bathroom On your left as you head down the hallway from the kitchen and living room. ⭐ Shower and tub combo ⭐ Single vanity ⭐ Bath towels, hand towels, washcloths, black makeup cloths, and bath mats ⭐ Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, and toilet paper provided 🛏️ Main Level: Queen Bedroom On the right of the hallway, this bedroom is a comfortable place to land after a day outside. ⭐ Queen bed with memory foam mattress ⭐ Smart TV (bring your own streaming logins) ⭐ Dresser and closet space ⭐ Ceiling fan with light 🛏️ Main Level: Bunk Room At the end of the hallway, the bunk room is a hit with kids and extra guests. ⭐ Twin-over-full bunk bed ⭐ Board games and books ⭐ Pack and play in the closet 👑 Upper Level: Primary Suite Upstairs, the primary suite takes over the whole loft level, with a wall of windows that brings in the nature views. The king Sleep Number bed lets each side adjust to its own comfort level, with the remote on a nightstand. ⭐ King Sleep Number bed with dual adjustable sides ⭐ Wall of windows with nature views ⭐ Large walk-in closet with dresser and hanging space ⭐ Nightstands and ceiling fan ⭐ Attached full bathroom with shower and tub combo and single vanity ⭐ Bath towels, hand towels, washcloths, black makeup cloths, and bath mats ⭐ Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, and toilet paper provided 🛏️ Beds & Sleep Sleeps up to 6. Main level queen (memory foam), twin-over-full bunk room, and an upstairs king Sleep Number bed. All beds are made with fitted and flat sheets, pillows, pillowcases, duvets, and comforters. 📶 Comfort & Connectivity ⭐ Starlink Wi-Fi for fast speeds ⭐ Smart TVs in the living room, screened porch, and queen bedroom (bring your own streaming logins) ⭐ Central heating and air conditioning ⭐ Ceiling fans in the queen bedroom and primary suite ⭐ Propane heater in the living room 🐾 Pets Pets are welcome at Fireside. Please add your pets to your guest registration before arrival. ⭐ Pet friendly ⭐ Pets must be added to the guest registration 🔐 Check-In & Hosting Check-in is fully automated with an electronic door lock on the screened porch entry. Your door code arrives a few days before check-in. A backup key box is inside the screened porch door. If the lock gives you any trouble, message or call us and we’ll get you the backup key. We live locally and are happy to help with questions, maintenance, or recommendations. Ongoing preventative pest control is provided by management. ⭐ Keyless electronic lock with pre-arrival code ⭐ Backup key box inside the screened porch door ⭐ Local hosts available by phone or message ⭐ Ongoing preventative pest control 🚘 Garage The two-car garage is available to guests at any time. It currently holds some of the owner’s personal items, but there is still plenty of room for two cars. There are no remote openers. Once inside the house, use the wall-mounted opener in the garage to open and close the door. The garage also connects to the laundry room. ⭐ Two-car garage available to guests at any time ⭐ Plenty of room for two vehicles ⭐ Wall-mounted opener inside the garage (no remotes) ⭐ Door connecting the garage to the laundry room 🏔️ Gateway Mountain Community Amenities Your stay includes access to everything inside Gateway Mountain’s 3,000-acre gated preserve. ⭐ Miles of scenic private trails ⭐ Waterfall Park ⭐ Lake George ⭐ Stocked trout pond ⭐ Picnic area ⭐ Lakes open for swimming, fishing, kayaking, and canoeing (no boats or fishing gear provided at the house, but both can be rented locally) ⭐ Scenic drives up the higher ridge lines for long-range views all the way to South Caroli...
Other Details to Note
Because this is a mountain home, one might occasionally see an insect and upon rare occasion, a field mouse. Ongoing preventative pest control is provided by management.
What this place offers
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the unit, free
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Hot tub Private, open year-round, open 24 hours
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- TV
- Washing Machine In the unit, free
- Wifi
Outdoors
- Alfresco dining
- BBQ
- Fire pit
- Garden or backyard Private
- Outdoor seating
- Patio
Kitchen and dining
- Baking sheet
- Barbecue utensils
- Blender
- Coffee
- Coffee maker
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Wine glasses
What this place offers
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the unit, free
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Hot tub Private, open year-round, open 24 hours
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- TV
- Washing Machine In the unit, free
- Wifi
Outdoors
- Alfresco dining
- BBQ
- Fire pit
- Garden or backyard Private
- Outdoor seating
- Patio
Kitchen and dining
- Baking sheet
- Barbecue utensils
- Blender
- Coffee
- Coffee maker
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Wine glasses
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Hot Water
- Shampoo
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Drying rack for clothing
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Hangers
- Iron
- Room-darkening shades
- Clothing storage
Family
- Board games
- Fireplace guards
- Stair gates
Entertainment
- Books
- Ethernet connection
Home safety
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Fire extinguisher
- Smoke detector
Heating and cooling
- Ceiling fan
- Indoor fireplace
Parking and facilities
- Free parking on premises Free, on premises
- Private living room
Luxury Amenities
- Gated community
Location features
- Lake access
- Mountain view
- Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
Services
- Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more
- Luggage dropoff allowed For guests' convenience when they have early arrival or late departure
Accessibility and Availability
Neighborhood
You'll be staying in Gateway Mountain, a private, gated community tucked into 3,000 acres of forested mountainside just south of Old Fort. This is a place to truly unplug—densely wooded lots and long-range mountain views mean peace, quiet, and the feeling that the whole mountain is yours. Deer, wild turkey, and birdsong are your neighbors here; it's a designated wildlife sanctuary, so nature is always close. Right inside the community you'll find two serene lakes, a fishing dock, and a stocked trout pond perfect for a lazy afternoon of catch-and-release. Follow the trails to a hidden waterfall with a picnic area—an easy favorite for morning coffee or a sunset glass of wine. With elevations climbing to 3,000 feet, the views and cool mountain air are hard to beat. Despite the seclusion, you're never far from adventure. The charming town of Old Fort—about 15 minutes away—has become a beloved outdoor hub, with an ever-growing network of hiking and mountain biking trails right at the edge of Pisgah National Forest. Grab a bite, browse the shops, or hop on I-40 for easy day trips. Black Mountain is a short 20-minute drive, and both Asheville and Lake Lure are only about 30 minutes out—putting breweries, dining, waterfalls, and Blue Ridge scenery all within easy reach. Whether you're here to hike, fish, explore, or simply rock on the porch and breathe, Gateway Mountain is your peaceful basecamp in the Blue Ridge.
Guest Access
Guests will have full, exclusive access to the entire space, private acreage, and community features during their stay. What’s Included: • The Space: Full use of all bedrooms, bathrooms, living spaces, and the kitchen. • Outdoor Features: Exclusive use of the massive screened-in porch, the hot tub, the fire table, and the outdoor grills/smoker. • Gated Preserve Amenities: Enjoy exclusive access to the community's miles of scenic private trails and the breathtaking Waterfall Park. For long-range views stretching all the way to South Carolina, take a scenic drive up the preserve’s higher ridge lines.
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Old Fort, NC, United States
You have plenty of parking at our home. You will need to drive yourself around while there and any available car services will take a while to arrive. We're in the mountains!
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