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Stepping Stone | Pet Friendly & 5-Minutes to Town!

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Cheshire

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Exterior
Property grounds
TV, fireplace
TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Black Mountain, NC
  • Place, Black Mountain Center for the Arts
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Swannanoa Valley Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, White Horse Black Mountain
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Black Mountain

Cheshire stay.Your stay at this Cheshire vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Black Mountain Center for the Arts and Swannanoa Valley Museum. The Merry Wine Market and White Horse Black Mountain are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Black Mountain Center for the Arts - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Swannanoa Valley Museum - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • White Horse Black Mountain - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • The Merry Wine Market - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Biltmore Estate - 19 min drive - 18.2 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stepping Stone | Pet Friendly & 5-Minutes to Town!

Tranquil and exquisite, Stepping Stone is located in Black Mountain's charming Cheshire Village and offers 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and ample space for fellowship and entertainment. Walk to the heart of Cheshire for lunch, take a five-minute trip to beautiful Black Mountain for superb food and shopping, or visit Asheville, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Biltmore Estate, which are less than 30 minutes away.

About the Home
• The kitchen boasts top-of-the-line Viking appliances with a gas range, dishwasher, drip-style coffee maker, and Keurig coffee maker.
• Open-concept dining area with seating for 8 overlooking the living room with a wood-burning fireplace.
• Covered porch with a wood-burning fireplace and cozy seating.
• Lower-level recreation space with gas log fireplace, daybed-style seating, and game table.
• For added convenience, a powder room is available on the main floor.

Where to Unwind
• The main floor primary bedroom offers a king-size bed, TV, and en suite bathroom with a walk-in shower and soaking tub.
• The upper-level offers two bedrooms, each with a queen-size bed, along with a full bathroom (bathtub and shower combination), which can be accessed from the hallway.
• Open-air loft with twin-size daybed, designated workspace, and TV.
• Lower-level bedroom with king-size bed and en suite bathroom with bathtub and shower combination.

Where to Explore
• Beradu Specialty Market | 5 minute walk
• Sake Sushi | 5 minute walk
• Nearest Gas, Ingles iMarket | 3 minutes
• Nearest Grocery, Ingles Market | 3 minutes
• Downtown Black Mountain | 4 minutes
• Lookout Mountain Trail Head | 13 minutes
• The Blue Ridge Parkway | 13 minutes
• Downtown Asheville | 19 minutes
• The Biltmore Estate | 25 minutes

Please 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. True to its name, Stepping Stone requires navigating 20 stone steps from the parking space to the main entrance. Parking is available for up to 2 vehicles, with overflow parking available nearby. This home is pet-friendly for up to 2 dogs, with an additional fee.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Stepping Stone | Pet Friendly & 5-Minutes to Town! to the airport?

This vacation home is 28.9 mi (35-min drive) away from the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Stepping Stone | Pet Friendly & 5-Minutes to Town! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Stepping Stone | Pet Friendly & 5-Minutes to Town! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Stepping Stone | Pet Friendly & 5-Minutes to Town!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Stepping Stone | Pet Friendly & 5-Minutes to Town!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Stepping Stone | Pet Friendly & 5-Minutes to Town!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Stepping Stone | Pet Friendly & 5-Minutes to Town! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Stepping Stone | Pet Friendly & 5-Minutes to Town! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Stepping Stone | Pet Friendly & 5-Minutes to Town! to downtown Black Mountain?

This vacation home is 1.1 mi away from Black Mountain.

Stepping Stone | Pet Friendly & 5-Minutes to Town! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jayne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home. Perfect for our group!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was great, it accommodated my dog perfectly and created excellent spaces to gather or separate the children from the parents.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M., Temecula

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous home! Everyone loved the house and the location was perfect. We wanted to be away from the city but not too far away. The little village is most definitely walking distance. The entire neighborhood is worth taking a stroll. We went to The Biltmore and enjoyed fall colors on the Blue Ridge Pkwy as well as shopping in the small town of Black Mountain. Our friends that joined us couldn’t stop saying how clean the house was. They said that they would definitely return and tell their friends and family about the wonderful house/lodge. The fireplace downstairs worked great but we weren’t to sure about the main fireplace so we chose not to try to use it which kinda was a bummer. It looked like it might be out of order. Parking and unpacking is better on the bottom level side door. The front stone steps are a bit scary to carry luggage up as there is no railing. We are all in our 50’s and some of us are in good shape and others not so great knees. The heater was a tad bit too high and it got a little dry. We couldn’t figure out how to turn it down so we just went with it as is. All in all I would say it was a success! Thank you for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the Stepping Stones house and area !!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was our second time staying at this house, and we loved it! It was comfortable and well-appointed. We love the convenience of the neighborhood. Check-in was easy. The rental company had good communication and was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house

Beautiful house in a great community. We would gladly stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sibling Getaway

All eight of us adults had a good time. The atmosphere was perfect except for the two barking boxers. The amendimies were top notch.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean C., Greenville, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing place in Cheshire

One of the best rentals I have ever had a chance to stay at 5 stars
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Karrie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home

The home is beautiful and equipped with everything you need. My family and I enjoyed the location and how close it was to everything. The home is located on a street which has other beautiful homes. There wasn’t much of a view, but the surroundings were peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Mountain House

We loved this house! We stayed here with our family after picking our kids up from camp. The house was so comfortable with plenty of room for everyone to spread out. We loved the downstairs den for watching movies and the kids loved the upstairs loft area to hang out. The beds were all comfortable. We loved the convenience to the grocery store, restaurants, and downtown. We look forward to staying here again on our next trip to Black Mtn!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place for a girls' weekend

Spacious, clean and well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne M., Oak Park, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Luxury in the Mountains

This home is beautiful, filled with comfortable furnishings that accommodate many, and stocked with plenty of amenities (including board games for rainy afternoons). The location is close to hiking trails and the offerings in downtown Black Mountain but tucked away in a very quiet spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everyone loved this place!

We had three generations in one house! Each had their own floor/space. Truly a great vacation home. Loved sitting on the porch, listening to rain or watching fireflies in the field across the street. Easy walk to Sake sushi. The kitchen was nice along with the grill. Everyone had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect trip

Super fun location. Quiet but central to where we wanted to be I absolutely loved the Japanese restaurant in walking distance don’t sleep on the jalepeno app- never had anything so good or unexpected
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome location !

Our family and friends truly enjoyed this house. There was plenty of room and felt very safe !!! Minutes from grocery and restaurants. Such a quaint and cute house .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home in great location

The home is very well appointed and comfortable and was absolutely perfect for our wedding weekend trip because it was so close to town and all of the events. The neighborhood is charming and the house is extremely clean and lovely! I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dori B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it!

Enjoyed the house so much! Plenty of space for our gang. Beautiful! All details were very smooth and management was super helpful!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Black Mountain Getaway

Wonderful home and host! Home works really well for a larger group. The entire home, from the outdoor fireplace to the basement setup was just great. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna Ward B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home and community

We loved our stay! The home was large and had space for everyone to spread out. The beds were so comfy! We enjoyed burning a fire each night and relaxing in the main living room. Our kids loved the nearby playground and creek. The house had everything we needed and was well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clark G.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a great neighborhoo.

We were pleasantly surprised by the neighborhood. It was very high end and well maintained. There is a shop and restaurants in there. The home was spaceous and clean. We had plenty of room to lounge and play games and watch movies. The highlight was dinner at Pure and Propper in Black Mountain. Maybe 5 minutes away. We had a nice family weekend. Thanks to the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica H., Jacksonville, Fl

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property

Group of 7 friends came for a 60th birthday trip. We travel a lot as a group together. This house was by far the best we have stayed at. The house was amazing, gift basket was a nice touch, there was nothing else we could have asked for. The location was close to everything. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ren D., Marietta, Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning luxury. Vacation perfection. A++++

My wife and I, two other couples, and a single friend stayed in this stunning home for a little 3-day / 2-night getaway. We live in Atlanta but we love Asheville and it was one of our group’s birthday weekends. This house was perfect. Truly perfect. It’s in a picturesque neighborhood of other beautiful homes. It’s a short, lovely walk to little shops and restaurants that are part of the same community. The design and build quality of this magnificent house, the decor and furnishings, are all you could ever ask for. The linens, towels, and dishes were top quality. We made fires in the big, stately fireplace on the outside deck off the living room both nights. We enjoyed drinking cocktails at night and coffee in the morning around the large wooden kitchen table. We’d drive into Asheville to explore and enjoy the town and restaurants, then go back to this lovely home to enjoy our long evenings. My wife and I have had rental homes including high-end beach rentals for years. The owners of this home do as nice a job as I’ve ever seen done. Our bedroom and bathroom were both gorgeous and comfortable. It’s a beautiful home in every way. Beautiful design & beautifully appointed. Five well-deserved stars. We’ll definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ladies yearly vacation

Accommodating place, good location, friendly neighborhood. Nice welcoming basket with goodies and information.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

We were totally impressed with the house and neighborhood. Everything about the house was pleasing architecturally. It gave our three families plenty of room for privacy when we needed it but room to spend time together at other times.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceptional home - terrific location

This is a lovely and very well-maintained home. 5 stars! * immaculately clean and tastefully decorated * great floor plan * very convenient to Black Mountain and Asheville area * lots of thoughtful amenities (toiletries, basic kitchen supplies, welcome snacks, games, etc.) * prompt and helpful communication with owner Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023