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Summer Haven - Your Adventure Retreat near Dupont and Pisgah National Forests

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Summer Haven - Your Adventure Retreat near Dupont and Pisgah National Forests (Cedar Mountain)
Nestled in Western North Carolina, this charming home is the ultimate basecamp for outdoor adventures. Located a mile from DuPont State Forest, it offers access to nature's wonders and convenient dining options in Cedar Mountain or Brevard. Unwind with a cookout and bonfire under the starry sky.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Summer Haven - Your Adventure Retreat near Dupont and Pisgah National Forests

  • Your Perfect Outdoor Retreat in Western North Carolina (WNC)!

    Looking for the ultimate basecamp for your outdoor adventures in WNC? Your search ends here! Nestled within a mile of the perimeter of DuPont State Forest, this charming home offers unparalleled access to nature's wonders.

    Adventure at Your Doorstep

    Imagine riding your bike to the trails, returning home for a leisurely lunch, then setting off to fish or float along a nearby river. Cap off your day with dinner in Cedar Mountain or Brevard, or simply unwind with a cookout and bonfire under the starry sky.

    Convenient Dining Options

    Located a short distance from the cabin, you'll find a variety of delights and supplies in the heart of Cedar Mountain. Whether you're craving a farm to table meal at the local cafe, a pint by the river at the Canteen, a tasting of local Moonshine and music, or need to pick up supplies at the outfitters store, it's all just a short stroll or ride away.

    Secluded Serenity

    Tucked away amidst the trees and mountain laurel, this home offers tranquility and privacy. Once accessible only to select family members, this private community now invites you to experience one of WNC's most beautiful and historic summer retreat locations.

    Pet-Friendly Paradise

    Bring along your furry companions (1 or 2 dogs allowed with prior approval) to share in the adventure! A fee of $100 is charged per dog and agreement to crate them when no one is home with them, ensuring their safety and your peace of mind. (Sorry, we don't allow cats due to allergies.)

    Your Home Away From Home

    With a maximum occupancy of four to five persons, this cozy cabin ensures your comfort while maintaining environmental sustainability. Please be mindful that our well and septic system necessitates adherence to this limit (not connected to public services). We have recently upgraded to Fiber Optic Cable based communication services for better internet, TV and phone options.

    Interested? Reach out about booking. We can't wait to host your unforgettable WNC getaway!

    Keywords: Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Cesar's Head, Pisgah, private, Faith Chapel, Stone's Lake, DuPont, DuPont State Forest, cabin, forest

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 453 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Absolutely no smoking on or in this property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Ask for my pet agreement if you are interested in bringing a dog or two. $100 fee per pet for up to a 7 night stay. Additional fee for longer stay.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 453 kg per pet)
Note from host: 1-2 dogs MAY be allowed with $100 fee per dog.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Games are stored in the buffet

Events

No events allowed
Absolutely not!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking on or in this property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Absolutely not!
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Cedar Mountain, this cabin is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pisgah National Forest and Caesars Head State Park, while Transylvania Heritage Museum and Brevard Music Center are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Silversteen Memorial Stadium or The Cliffs Valley Wellness Center. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing nearby. Visit our Cedar Mountain travel guide
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Map
Cedar Mountain, NC

What's nearby

  • A viewpoint overlooking a mountainous landscape with dense forests and a clear sky.
    Caesars Head State Park
    5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • A calm river surrounded by dense green foliage and trees.
    French Broad River
    13 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Connestee Falls Park
    10 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Green River
    10 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Caesars Head Mountain
    10 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
    43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cedar Mountain Outpost
    5 min drive
  • Cedar Mountain Cafe
    11 min walk
  • cedar mountain canteen bier garden
    9 min walk
  • Mountain House At Caesars Head
    8 min drive
  • Pancake Breakfast at the Black Forest
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Summer Haven - Your Adventure Retreat near Dupont and Pisgah National Forests pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Summer Haven - Your Adventure Retreat near Dupont and Pisgah National Forests?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Summer Haven - Your Adventure Retreat near Dupont and Pisgah National Forests?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summer Haven - Your Adventure Retreat near Dupont and Pisgah National Forests?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Summer Haven - Your Adventure Retreat near Dupont and Pisgah National Forests located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Caesars Head State Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Caesars Head Mountain and Green River. Lake Dense and High Falls are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Summer Haven - Your Adventure Retreat near Dupont and Pisgah National Forests Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place to stay. Close to mtb trails, waterfalls, town, and many other things to do. House is clean, well stocked with essentials, and host is great to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laurie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer Haven was perfect for our girls weekend getaway. The cabin was immaculately clean, very spacious and comfortable; the kitchen well-stocked. Melinda was very responsive to a minor issue with the front door key pad. We will definitely return. It’s wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Mountain Getaway

Comfortable stay in a clean, well located to DuPont Forest, with all the amenities needed. Great to relax and explore the local area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Will W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great mountain getaway.

We enjoyed our time at your comfortable, well kept mountain cabin. Hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New Year’s Get Away

My husband, two college age sons and I spent 7 days at this beautiful cabin to ring in the New Year. The cabin is well stocked, clean, and very comfortable. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Marcia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Haven Christmas Getaway

We had a lovely stay. Convenient to Dupont Forest and Caesar's Head. The accomodations were perfect. Very clean and had all the conveniences of home. Check in very easy, communication with the host was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maura c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great DuPont home base

Awesome, very clean and nicely decorated cabin located so close to DuPont State Park. Loved our time in the cabin after busy days mountain biking in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Amazing

Absolutely amazing property, the host was so king and informative, the property was immaculate, the area was very private and serene. 100% recommend this property to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan-Carlos M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer haven delight

Clean, easy, perfect mountain getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location location

I believe we have stayed here four times now and we will be back again. Can’t beat the location for riding DuPont or Pisgah. Great food at cedar mtn cafe and away from all the humans in Brevard.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tara W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain Getaway

We enjoyed our stay at Summer Haven! The cabin was tucked away in beautiful Cedar Mountain. We loved that it was private, quaint, exceptionally clean, dog friendly, and stocked with everything we needed to cook dinners at home each night. The surrounding area is absolutely gorgeous with several state parks within a few minutes drive. We are already looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Clean, comfortable, fits pit, all the necessities. DuPont State Park as well as Cesar’s Head Park two miles. Good restaurants within miles or walking distance.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sherri K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Experience!!

We wanted to be close to be DuPont State forest for the Mountain Bike trails, and this property was the perfect location for us. Summer Haven has everything you need, so peaceful and relaxing. An awesome place to get away from your hectic life. We would love to visit again:)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, quiet spot!

We loved the house and the surrounding neighborhood with the beautiful garden and Chapel next door. Sitting on the porches and enjoying the cool mountain air was so nice. House is clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. It is the perfect location for hiking in Dupont and Pisgah and exploring Cedar Mountain and Brevard. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Philip G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fourth time

This was our fourth time staying at this property. We love the location and how well maintained the home is. It’s private but still close to plenty of activities and amenities. Looking forward to booking year number 5!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hiking Getaway for Seniors

This spot is the perfect location for a hiking getaway!! Perfect location, very quiet and secluded, very clean and accommodating. We definitely plan to be back. Melinda was very informative and helpful!! She gets a 10+ !!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Colleen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cedar Mountain

The house was perfect! We had everything we needed for us and our dog. Plenty of outdoor activities just around the corner and great food at the cafe down the road. We would definitely stay here again. The host was very quick to respond and reached out with additional information.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Getaway Vacation

We enjoyed staying in this beautiful home! It felt like we were in a treehouse looking out every window at the beautiful fall foliage! We spent a lot of time on the 3 sided deck and loved the rocking chairs! Kitchen is very well stocked with appliances and utensils. Owner provided a very informative notebook of the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

William E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Never have to leave Cedar Mtn

Great location for hiking and mountain biking, Cedar Mountain NC now has pretty much everything you need to never have to go into the big city, “Brevard” 😁 very private location, I’ve travelled the area by car, bike, and foot for 13+ years and never knew this street existed.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edith M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Almost fall!

Home was incredibly clean and didn’t lack for anything! We hadn’t explored this part of WNC and are so glad we did. Owner was very accommodating with an extension of our stay. We will return to this lovely home at our next opportunity!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Haven

This was our 2nd stay at Summer Haven and we enjoyed it even more! Very nice, clean, and great location. Great place to stay, relax, or explore the surrounding area. Melinda is great and makes sure to provide everything you need. Already looking at dates for next year. Bobby
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Four adult family members

Great.Very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Rental in Cedar Mountain

This home had everything we needed. We needed a rental for my cousins Celebration of Life. We were grateful to find this great 3,2 witih a wrap around open deck. Nice outdoor fire pit. Easy in and o for our don too. Just wish we could gave stayed longer.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property

Beautiful, QUIET and perfect location! So quiet and peaceful to just sit and relax. Outdoorsy and want activity? 10 minutes away from several locations. Not too far from "city life" and shopping. House is immaculate with everything plus more.that you need. Will definitely want to come back! You won't go wrong here! Thanks for a lovely time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Hannah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely hideaway in welcoming Cedar Mountain

This was our third time staying at Summer Haven and we hope to be back many more times! The house itself is extremely well appointed and comfortable. The fire pit and porch are wonderful for sitting out and enjoying the birds and other nature sounds. And the location is unbeatable, with an easy walk down to the Cedar Mountain Canteen (with regular live music), distillery, and cafe. And a short drive gets you to Dupont state forest with everything that has to offer, or to Whistlestop Market for fresh local produce, grocery staples, and other goodies. I highly recommend Summer Haven!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023