Big Sky Lodge: If you are looking for a unique mountain getaway experience in a newer log home with long range views, you have found it! This is a 2016 construction custom log home with stunning mountain views! This is the place where family quality time, fun and memories will be made. This is a 4300 square foot, 10 acre, 3 level, newer log home that will meet and exceed your expectations for a mountain vacation. The views from this home are breathtaking! Big Sky Lodge backs up to the Pisgah National Forest with miles of hiking trails, rivers, streams and waterfalls, including the majestic Catawba Falls! A true nature lovers and hikers dream come true! The lower level game room has ping pong, air hockey and foosball.

The home is located in Catawba Falls Preserve, a gated mountain community preserve with paved roads located just 9 miles (15-20 minutes) from the town of Black Mountain and 24 miles (30-35 minutes) from Asheville. The house backs up to the Pisgah National Forest and is the home for an abundance of wildlife including black bear, deer, turkey, birds and many other animals.

This 2016 construction log home is 4400 square feet. The property sits on approximately 10 acres of pristine mountain property. There is easy access to the property from the paved community roads. Any vehicle can make it to the property. Peak times and holidays have a one week minimum. 

BEDROOM CONFIGURATION: 

This home is set up perfect for extended families or multiple couples vacationing together. There are new curved TV's in the great room and game room. 

Bedroom #1: King Master Bedroom is on the main level with a TV and Views.

Bedroom #2: Queen Bedroom on the main level with a connecting full bathroom and private entrance and deck. This bedroom has a TV.

Bedroom #3: A Loft Bedroom upstairs with a King Bed, full bathroom and amazing views. PLEASE NOTE: this is a loft and while very private and set back, is open below.

Bedroom #4: Lower level King Bed and a full ensuite bathroom.

Bedroom #5: Lower level King Bed. This is the only bedroom that does not have a connecting bathroom. There is a second door to the lower level bathroom.   Bedrooms on the lower level are split with the living area and game room between them. 

Bonus Bunk Room #6: Lower level bunk room (no door to this room) just recently added with a full and twin bunk bed as well as a queen bed. Good room for the kids.

The home can accommodate 13 comfortably in beds which included 3 in the bunk room.

The property is very quiet, peaceful and private with breathtaking views all around. The deck wraps around with plenty of comfortable seating and relaxing. There is a large deck for entertaining. There is a 6 person hot tub on the back deck. This is the place for relaxing and enjoying the long range mountain views and listening to the sounds of nature. There is a trail down the road that leads down to the Catawba Falls. It will take about 30-45 minutes to hike down to the river and the Catawba Falls. 

The home is easily accessible from the paved community roads. As long as snow or ice is not imminent, any car can make it to this property.  

The home and kitchen are very well stocked with all your basic supplies needed for your vacation week. The beds are all made up prior to your arrival and we provide towels and linens.

We keep our availability calendar up to date. Please check our calendar before inquiring about availability. We usually respond to all email inquiries right away or within a few hours. If you inquire by phone and there is no answer, please leave a message with the name of the home (Big Sky Lodge), dates requested and any other details and we will get back to you as soon as possible, usually within an hour but always the same business day. We have a 3 night minimum requirement in the off season (Sept, Nov-May excluding holidays and spring break) and a 7 night minimum in season (Memorial Day through Labor Day) and all holidays and spring break. October requires a 4 night minimum. Please do not inquire for less than 3 nights.

This house truly is a one of a kind mountain experience. We make it very easy for our guests so they can enjoy their vacation. Thank you for considering Big Sky Lodge for your mountain vacation.

Enjoy a really unique getaway. You will feel away from it all yet you will be only 15-20 minutes (9 miles) to Black Mountain and 30-35 minutes (24 miles) to Asheville, NC.

The Unique Benefits at this Lodge: Bordering a vast forest preserve, Catawba Falls presents gated acreage homesites with stunning views of the Pisgah National Forest. You'll feel a thousand miles away in your mountainside dream vacation home, yet you'll be minutes from the culture and conveniences of Asheville and Black Mountain. There are numerous hiking trails, streams and rivers, and waterfalls nearby. Wildlife is abundant in the Preserve. The most common animals that you may encounter are deer, wild turkey, rabbits, birds, fox, and black bears. Of course, there is absolutely no hunting in the Preserve.