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Hummingbirds' Mountain Retreat | Hot Tub, Game Room, Home Office & Mountain Views!
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
Popular amenities
- Spa pool
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Pet-friendly
Explore the area

Old Fort, NC
- Waterfall ParkPlace, Waterfall Park9 min drive
- Old Fort Railroad MuseumPlace, Old Fort Railroad Museum15 min drive
- Arrowhead MonumentPlace, Arrowhead Monument15 min drive
- Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)48 min drive
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About the area
Old Fort
At this holiday home, you'll be 5.1 km (3.2 mi) from Waterfall Park and 14.1 km (8.8 mi) from Catawba River. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 3.5 bathrooms, a balcony and a living room. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a games room and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find a hot tub and laundry facilities. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Old Fort holiday home include Mountain Gateway Museum and Arrowhead Monument.
What's nearby
- Waterfall Park - 9 min drive - 4.1 km
- Mountain Gateway Museum - 15 min drive - 13.3 km
- Old Fort Railroad Museum - 15 min drive - 13.6 km
- Arrowhead Monument - 15 min drive - 13.6 km
- Catawba Falls - 20 min drive - 19.3 km
Getting around
- Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 60 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 16 min drive
- The Davis Country Store & Cafe - 16 min drive
- Hardee's - 16 min drive
- Seeker Coffee - 16 min drive
- Foothills Watershed - 17 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Hummingbirds' Mountain Retreat | Hot Tub, Game Room, Home Office & Mountain Views!
Perched atop a peaceful mountain peak in the private, gated community of Gateway Mountain, Hummingbirds' Mountain Retreat is a nature-lover's dream and the ideal space for friends and family to reconnect, relax, and recharge. This stunning modern home offers panoramic mountain views, upscale furnishings, and resort-style amenities—while still being within easy driving distance to the charming towns and outdoor adventures of Western North Carolina.
Enjoy access to Gateway Mountain's exclusive perks, including wooded hiking trails, cascading waterfalls, scenic overlooks, and catch-and-release fishing at two small lakes and a stocked trout pond. Whether you're working remotely with Starlink Wi-Fi and dual monitors, enjoying a meal from the gourmet kitchen, or stargazing from the hot tub, this mountaintop oasis makes it easy to blend luxury with adventure.
About the Home
• Gourmet kitchen with gas range, dishwasher, Keurig, and island seating for 4
• Open-concept living and dining room with seating for 8, woodstove, and TV for streaming
• Large deck with rocking chairs, hot tub, dual gas and charcoal grill, and mountain sunrise views
• Starlink high-speed WIFI and dedicated office space with desk, ergonomic chair, and dual monitors
• Lower-level living room with TV for streaming, foosball, ping pong, board games, and mini-fridge
• While not fully ADA-compliant, Hummingbirds' Mountain Retreat has a ramp for accessibility, main floor bedroom, and main floor bathroom with easy-access shower
Where to Unwind
• Main floor primary bedroom with king-size bed and en suite bathroom with walk-in shower and deck access
• Upper-level loft, overlooking the living room, with king-size bed and en suite bathroom with walk-in shower
• Lower-level bedroom with queen-size bed and twin-over-full bunkbed
• Lower-level bedroom with queen-size bed; this bedroom shares a Jack-and-Jill bathroom
Where to Explore
• Nearest Gas, Sunoco | 14 minutes
• Hillman Brewing, Downtown Old Fort | 15 minutes
• Nearest Grocery, Dove's Morning Fresh Market | 18 minutes
• Catawba Falls Trail Head | 22 minutes
• Downtown Black Mountain | 28 minutes
• The Biltmore Estate and Downtown Asheville | 45 minutes
• Want to enjoy more of a stay-cation, without leaving the gates of Gateway Mountain? Be sure to check out the community's very own amenities like the floating dock on Lake George, hiking trails, and gorgeous waterfalls! Note: As of May 2026, Lake George is closed until further notice and off limits to boating, swimming, fishing, and pet use.
Important to Note: This house is dog-friendly, with a $100.00 non-refundable fee per dog (maximum of two). Sorry, this home is not cat-friendly due to common allergies. For security purposes, this home has 3 exterior cameras (one facing the front area, one facing the back entrance, and a Ring doorbell on the lower porch).
During the colder winter months, icy and/or snowy road conditions and delayed snowplow operations are possible within the development. From December through March, please come prepared with AWD or 4WD vehicles. We also recommend travel insurance for those staying in the Gateway Mountain development during the winter months. No parking is allowed on roadways or at gate entrances. No RVs, boat trailers, camping trailers, or trailers of any kind are permitted in the Gateway Mountain Community.
Enjoy access to Gateway Mountain's exclusive perks, including wooded hiking trails, cascading waterfalls, scenic overlooks, and catch-and-release fishing at two small lakes and a stocked trout pond. Whether you're working remotely with Starlink Wi-Fi and dual monitors, enjoying a meal from the gourmet kitchen, or stargazing from the hot tub, this mountaintop oasis makes it easy to blend luxury with adventure.
About the Home
• Gourmet kitchen with gas range, dishwasher, Keurig, and island seating for 4
• Open-concept living and dining room with seating for 8, woodstove, and TV for streaming
• Large deck with rocking chairs, hot tub, dual gas and charcoal grill, and mountain sunrise views
• Starlink high-speed WIFI and dedicated office space with desk, ergonomic chair, and dual monitors
• Lower-level living room with TV for streaming, foosball, ping pong, board games, and mini-fridge
• While not fully ADA-compliant, Hummingbirds' Mountain Retreat has a ramp for accessibility, main floor bedroom, and main floor bathroom with easy-access shower
Where to Unwind
• Main floor primary bedroom with king-size bed and en suite bathroom with walk-in shower and deck access
• Upper-level loft, overlooking the living room, with king-size bed and en suite bathroom with walk-in shower
• Lower-level bedroom with queen-size bed and twin-over-full bunkbed
• Lower-level bedroom with queen-size bed; this bedroom shares a Jack-and-Jill bathroom
Where to Explore
• Nearest Gas, Sunoco | 14 minutes
• Hillman Brewing, Downtown Old Fort | 15 minutes
• Nearest Grocery, Dove's Morning Fresh Market | 18 minutes
• Catawba Falls Trail Head | 22 minutes
• Downtown Black Mountain | 28 minutes
• The Biltmore Estate and Downtown Asheville | 45 minutes
• Want to enjoy more of a stay-cation, without leaving the gates of Gateway Mountain? Be sure to check out the community's very own amenities like the floating dock on Lake George, hiking trails, and gorgeous waterfalls! Note: As of May 2026, Lake George is closed until further notice and off limits to boating, swimming, fishing, and pet use.
Important to Note: This house is dog-friendly, with a $100.00 non-refundable fee per dog (maximum of two). Sorry, this home is not cat-friendly due to common allergies. For security purposes, this home has 3 exterior cameras (one facing the front area, one facing the back entrance, and a Ring doorbell on the lower porch).
During the colder winter months, icy and/or snowy road conditions and delayed snowplow operations are possible within the development. From December through March, please come prepared with AWD or 4WD vehicles. We also recommend travel insurance for those staying in the Gateway Mountain development during the winter months. No parking is allowed on roadways or at gate entrances. No RVs, boat trailers, camping trailers, or trailers of any kind are permitted in the Gateway Mountain Community.
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