Welcome to the French Broad River Lodge! An elegant escape nestled on the French Broad River, just North of Asheville, North Carolina, this property features magnificent accommodations within easy reach of all the city’s diverse attractions. With easy freeway access and close proximity to local shopping and restaurants, the property gets high marks for convenience. But it is its picturesque setting that makes it irresistible. ** If you found this property but it is booked for your target dates, please see our other listings with five star reviews for availability: The Overlook: 2838639 Leisure Mountain Lodge: 9313891 The Gables: 4077437 Tree Tops: 3715906 Recently renovated and updated with modern amenities, the River Lodge features six bedrooms, sleeping up to 18 in bedrooms. Four of the bedrooms feature en suite baths, and all five and a half bathrooms were redesigned and updated with luxurious spa features. Dramatic walls of windows span the house’s three levels, and with views of the river from every room, this is a house for all seasons. Enjoy the surrounding lush green foliage of spring and summer, the vibrant hues of autumn, and the canyon views of winter. Relax on one of the house’s three deck spaces or explore the hundreds of feet of private river bank to enjoy the views and sounds of the river. Cozy up inside beside the fireplace, or build a campfire on the river bank and make s’mores. Better yet, do it all! Here’s a quick tour of the house: Top Level • Bedroom 1 - Queen Sleep Number bed with en-suite bath, twin daybed with trundle • Bedroom 2 - Queen memory foam bed with en-suite bath, twin daybed with trundle • Balcony with desk above 2nd level living area Middle Level • Living area with fireplace and two stories of floor to ceiling windows • Kitchen with easy access to dining room and huge outdoor living space • Dining Room with over-sized, 9-foot dining table • Outdoor living area with gas grill and dining tables. • Bedroom 3 - King memory foam bed, en-suite bath with custom shower, free-standing tub, and dual sinks, connects to side balcony. Lower level • Family room with 55' flat screen TV and DVD player • Game rooms with ping pong table and foosball table • Bedroom 4 - Queen sleep number bed • Bedroom 5 - King memory foam bed, en-suite bath with custom shower and dual sinks, pass through entrance to bath from family/game room • Bedroom 6 – Two double memory foam beds • Shared bathroom with huge custom shower • Laundry room • Outdoor patio with separate entrance and views/access to the river Other amenities: Well-equipped kitchen, gas indoor fireplace, gas grill, flat screen TVs with cable/DVRs, bluetooth stereo/CD player, DVD/Blue-Ray Players, High-speed wireless internet, landline phone with free local and long distance within US, board games, portable crib/bassinet, paved/covered parking, paved road access, cell coverage from the property for major carriers. IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW • This property is riverfront on a whitewater river. All access and use of the river is at your own risk. You must be prepared to closely watch your children (and husbands/boyfriends)! • This property used to have a hot tub. It was removed in early 2018. All references to its presence have been removed form the listing itself, but we cannot delete previous reviews which may have mentioned this feature. It is no longer there. • Like all major rivers, the French Broad river canyon also serves as a transportation artery. This includes the road that this home is located on and a rail line across the river. There are no crossings, so the trains do not blow their whistles or ring bells... you'll occasionally hear the romantic rumble of the trains over the sound of the river. This is a minor trade-off to being on the riverfront, but we believe you'll agree it's a worthy one. INCLUSIVE FEES – Rates include a one-time linen & towel setup. Amenity fees are included in the rental rate. ADDITIONAL FEES – The following additional fees will be assessed as applicable: • Cleaning Fee - $250 • Minimum Stay Surcharge - $150 per night below minimum stay requirement • Evidence of Smoking Fee - $500 plus additional cleaning expenses • Non-approved Pet Fee - $250, plus $35 per day, per pet • Event Fees: o Up to 35 people at property - $1,000 per day of event o Up to 50 people at property - $1,500 per day of event o Up to 65 people at property - $2,000 per day of event o Up to 75 people at property - $2,350 per day of event • Non-approved Event Fee – $5,000 • Expenses charged at cost – pay-per-view movies, international long-distance calls, cost of excessive cleaning, cost of mailing left behind items, costs and attorney’s fees associated with guest’s failure to fulfill the terms of the agreement. In addition, guest will be responsible for charges for physical damage to or theft from the premises whether caused by accident or carelessness or deliberate actions of guest or invitees of guest. If damages are such that the property cannot be readied to accommodate other booked reservations, guest will be responsible for costs incurred to provide alternative lodging for those reservations.