Luxury Escape: Lodge in Gateway Mountain Preserve

Living room with wood-paneled cathedral ceiling, large windows showing mountain views, a stone fireplace, and leather seating.

Wooden rocking chairs on an outdoor deck overlooking rolling, forested mountains under a clear blue sky.

A kitchen with log cabin style wood-paneled walls and ceiling, featuring wood cabinets, an island with bar stools, and stainless steel appliances.

Spacious game room with wood-paneled walls and ceiling, featuring a ping pong table, kitchenette area, couch, and a children's table set.

Log cabin bedroom with wood-paneled walls and ceiling, a stone fireplace, and French doors opening to a sunroom.

A wooden hanging sign reading Westover Lodge set against a backdrop of green foliage and rocks.

Living room with wooden log walls, a stone fireplace, built-in bookcases, and upholstered armchairs surrounding a tufted ottoman.

Open-concept log cabin interior with wooden ceilings, support posts, and a high-top table beside a staircase.

Dining area with a wooden table and chandelier, opening to a living room with log walls and large windows.

Open concept living room in a log cabin with vaulted ceilings, an upper loft, leather sofa, and floral armchairs.

Sunroom in a log cabin with tiled floors, a couch, two patterned armchairs, and expansive windows offering mountain views.

A log cabin style kitchen with wood plank ceiling, natural log walls, wooden cabinetry, and a central island with stools.

Log cabin interior with a round high-top table and barstools near a wooden staircase.

Log cabin bedroom featuring a bed with patterned blanket, ceiling fan, wood dresser with round mirror, and wood floors.

Rustic bathroom with stacked log walls, a tiled walk-in shower, double vanity, and corner bathtub.

Bathroom with log cabin walls, an oval corner soaking tub tiled in stone, a wooden vanity, and a tall cabinet.

Log cabin bedroom with wood paneled walls, a metal frame bed dressed in white bedding, and windows draped with floral curtains.

Bathroom with log cabin walls, vanity with glass vessel sink, toilet, and glass shower door.

Loft bedroom with wood paneled walls, ceiling fan, hide rug, and two low beds tucked under the sloped ceiling with curtains.

Loft bedroom with log cabin wood walls, angled ceiling, a bed with drapes, and an open railing overlooking large windows with a mountain view.

Bedroom with wood-paneled walls and ceiling, featuring a rustic log bed and patterned area rug.

Bathroom with wood-paneled walls and ceiling, a walk-in tiled shower with a frosted glass partition, toilet, and vanity with speckled countertop.

Living area in a log cabin with wood-paneled walls and ceiling, a blue sofa, brown armchair, and wall-mounted TV.

Spacious cabin game room with tile floors, wood-paneled walls and ceiling, ping pong table, blue sofa, and wet bar.

Game room with wood-paneled walls and ceiling, featuring a ping-pong table, sofa, and wall-mounted television.

A laundry room with wood paneled walls, a washer, dryer, upper and lower cabinets, and a utility sink.

Row of rocking chairs arranged on a wooden deck outside a log home with large picture windows reflecting the trees and sky.

Outdoor wooden deck with rocking chairs, small tables, a patio umbrella, and distant mountain views beyond lush green trees under a clear blue sky.

A covered stone patio with a green picnic table supported by stone pillars looking out over a yard and trees under a clear blue sky.

Front entrance of a log cabin home featuring a gabled portico supported by stone pillars and heavy log posts.

Exterior view of a multi-level log cabin home with large glass windows, a spacious deck with outdoor seating, and a grassy lawn surrounded by trees.

Aerial view of a log cabin exterior with a brown roof and a gravel driveway set against mountains and forest.

Exterior front view of a log cabin with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a large gravel driveway under a clear blue sky.

Aerial view of a multistory cabin with a large deck, detached garage, and gravel driveway surrounded by trees and a rocky hillside.

Aerial view of a log cabin nestled among dense green trees with distant blue mountains in the background under a sunny sky.

A paved, winding asphalt driveway bordered by lush green trees and foliage under a clear blue sky.

A curved black metal railing edges a grassy lawn bordered with mulch, overlooking dense green trees and distant mountains under a blue sky.

Aerial view of a pond surrounded by dense green forest with rolling mountains in the background under a blue sky.

A cascading rocky waterfall flowing into a shallow pool surrounded by dense forest foliage and boulders.

Elevated scenic overlook of rolling forested hills with early autumn foliage, layered blue mountain ridges, and a glimpse of water in the valley.

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House in Old Fort, North Carolina

10 guests • 3 bedrooms • 5 beds • 3 full baths • 1 half bath

5.00

• 6 reviews

Escape to a luxurious mountain retreat in Gateway Mountain’s private 3000-acre nature preserve! This stunning Honka log home features floor-to-ceiling windows with breathtaking year-round mountain views, including Lake Lure in the distance. The main level offers a chef’s kitchen with a Viking range and industrial fridge, bar seating for 4, and a dining area for 6. Relax in the living room by the cozy gas log fireplace or unwind in the primary suite with a soaking tub, walk-in shower, and sun porch with heated floors and a streaming TV. A second bedroom with a queen bed and nearby full bath completes this level. Upstairs, a loft with two queen beds provides extra sleeping space. The lower level has a secondary living area with a streaming TV, mini-bar, and a second primary suite with a king bed and private bath. Step outside to enjoy a manicured lawn and fresh mountain air. A powder room and large laundry area add convenience to this serene getaway.

What this place offers

Air conditioning
Heating
Dryer
Washing machine
Iron and board
Indoor fireplace
Wifi
TV
Smoke alarm
Bathtub

Where you'll sleep

1/2

Bedroom 1

1 king

Bedroom 2

1 king

Bedroom 3

1 queen

Loft

2 queens

Old Fort, NC, USA

About the neighborhood

This home sits in the peaceful, wooded community of Gateway Mountain — a nearly 3,000‑acre nature preserve just outside the small town of Old Fort, NC. Gateway Mountain offers privacy, mountain‑air serenity, and a sense of escape surrounded by forest and natural beauty. Old Fort itself is a quiet, friendly town with a charming small‑town vibe and easy access to outdoorsy adventures — hiking trails, historic sites, and relaxing mountain scenery.

Getting around

The region is very drive‑friendly. From Gateway Mountain/Old Fort, you can reach larger hubs like Asheville, NC in about 25–30 minutes by car (≈ 23–24 miles). The closest airport is Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) — about 30–40 minutes away by car. Rideshare services such as Uber do work in Old Fort, though pick‑up times may be slower than in a city. Local history and culture can be explored at the Mountain Gateway Museum and Heritage Center in downtown Old Fort. For hiking, nature, or day trips, Old Fort and the surrounding region offer forested trails, mountain views, and broader Western‑NC adventures.

Things to know

House rules

Check-in after 4:00 PM
Check-out before 10:00 AM
10 guests maximum

Safety & property

Exterior security cameras on property
Smoke alarm installed
Heights without rails or protection

Cancellation policy

Add your trip dates to get the cancellation details for your stay.

This property is managed through Fairly. It is also available on sites like Airbnb and Vrbo, but the lowest price is always at Fairly.com. Avoid service fees by booking direct.

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Company

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