Title: Nature at it's Best - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Nature at it's Best Vacation home in Old Fort with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71020000/71016700/71016670/w1024h680x0y3-cd6e8376.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71020000/71016700/71016670/w1024h679x0y4-56a816fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71020000/71016700/71016670/w1024h573x0y56-d1fe8d17.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71020000/71016700/71016670/w1024h679x0y4-a2ad0fb1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71020000/71016700/71016670/w627h683x198y0-caca89eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in nature's splendor, Catawba Falls Retreat offers a serene escape. Unwind in the private space surrounded by peaceful nature, indulge in breakfast food and enjoy WiFi and Directv. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Nature at it's Best Nature at it's best. Walking distance to Catawba Falls, trout fishing, hiking, hunting. Local grocery store/food in town. 9 miles from Black Mountain which offers local breweries, restaurants, social life, Live music. 20 miles from Asheville. Recently opened Brewery (Hillman Brewery) in town, 4miles away with great food. The space Quiet space, private, Catawba Falls, Trout fishing, hiking Guest access The whole house!!! Other things to note: We have WiFi and Directv and a jet tub to enjoy besides being in a beautiful house surrounded by peaceful nature!! We also offer breakfast food for our guest! (Catawba Falls is unfortunately closed May 2, 2022 until possibly Spring 2023 for major improvements) but there are a lot of beautiful waterfalls to be seen just a few miles away! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37790000/37783600/37783563/0e690187.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Black Mountain Home with Enchanting Views Black Mountain - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=37783563&PinnedHotelID=37783563&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75030000/75028400/75028380/65616075.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Updated home near Black Mountain with screened porch Black Mountain - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=75028380&PinnedHotelID=75028380&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37880000/37879000/37878975/e7403d11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Views unlimmited, take in the splendor of the mountains in every season Swannanoa - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 32 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=37878975&PinnedHotelID=37878975&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53950000/53940600/53940553/5bfb6b2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blue Ridge Mountain Air Old Fort - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 44 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=53940553&PinnedHotelID=53940553&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106630000/106624900/106624862/8cbb799e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Whispering Pines | Grill, Fire Pit & 5 Min. to Downtown Black Mtn! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Nature at it's Best Old Fort Nature at it's Best Private vacation home Nature at it's Best Private vacation home Old Fort ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=35.61772,-82.23094&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ymlxEjv%7BtN%3FS%3FQ%3FS%3FS%40Q%40S%40Q%40S%40Q%40SBQ%40SBQBQBSBQBSBQDQDQBQDQDQDQDOFQDQFOFQDOHOFQFOFOHOFOHOHMFOHMJOHMHMHMJMHKJMJMJKJKJKJMJKLIJKLIJKLIJILILILGLILGLGLGLGNGLELELENGNELENCLCNELCNANENALCN%3FNCNAN%3FLAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%3FN%40NBL%3FNBN%40NDL%40NBNDLBNBNDLDLFNDLDLDLFNFLFLFLFLHLFLHJHLHLHJJLHJJJHLJJLJJJJJJJLHLJLHJJLHLHNHLHLHNHLFNHNHNFNFNFPFNFNFPDNFPDPFNDPDPDPBPDPDPBPBRBPBRBPBP%40R%40PBR%40P%40R%40P%40R%40P%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FRAPARAPARAPCRAPARCPCRCRCPCPCPEPEPCPEPEPEPGPEPGNEPGNGNGPGNGNGNIPILGNILININILILILKLILKLIJKLKJKLKJKJMJKHKJMJKHMHMHKHMHMFMHMFMFMFOFMFMFMDODMDMDODOBMBODOBMBOBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FM%3FOAOAOAOAMCOAOCOCMCOEMCOCMEOEOEMEMEMGOGMGMGMGMGMIMGMIMIKIMIKIMKKKMIKKKKKKKMKKKMKKIKKOIMIMIMKMIOGOIMIOGMIQGOGOGOIQEOGOGQEOGQEQEQEOESCQEQEQCQCQCQCSCSCQASCQASAQASAQASAQ%3FS%3FS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jI-lU3xnsL1ZrMpC3XxmkxrqjS0=) Old Fort, NC #### What's nearby - Catawba Falls - 9 min walk - 0.7 km - Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance - 25 min drive - 40.8 km - Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 30 min drive - 48.1 km - The Orange Peel - 30 min drive - 48.1 km - Biltmore Estate - 31 min drive - 47.3 km #### Getting around - Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 44 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬18 min drive - ‪Lookout Brewing Company - ‬17 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min drive - ‪Wendy's - ‬18 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Nature at it's Best pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Nature at it's Best? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Nature at it's Best? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Nature at it's Best located? > Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Catawba River and Catawba Falls. Pisgah National Forest is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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