Title: The Gem: Gated Luxury Mtn Home - Hot Tub/Sauna/Basketball/EV Charger/Hiking - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # The Gem: Gated Luxury Mtn Home - Hot Tub/Sauna/Basketball/EV Charger/Hiking Vacation home in Black Mountain with patio and fireplace ## Photo gallery for The Gem: Gated Luxury Mtn Home - Hot Tub/Sauna/Basketball/EV Charger/Hiking ![Interior - The Gem: Gated Luxury Mtn Home - Hot Tub/Sauna/Basketball/EV Charger/Hiking (Black Mountain)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111570000/111562600/111562528/96b84091.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Gem: Gated Luxury Mtn Home - Hot Tub/Sauna/Basketball/EV Charger/Hiking (Black Mountain)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111570000/111562600/111562528/2b9c796f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - The Gem: Gated Luxury Mtn Home - Hot Tub/Sauna/Basketball/EV Charger/Hiking (Black Mountain)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111570000/111562600/111562528/305ba6d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Gem: Gated Luxury Mtn Home - Hot Tub/Sauna/Basketball/EV Charger/Hiking (Black Mountain)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111570000/111562600/111562528/e5b4a1cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Gem: Gated Luxury Mtn Home - Hot Tub/Sauna/Basketball/EV Charger/Hiking (Black Mountain)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111570000/111562600/111562528/fe4a95cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At The Gem: Gated Luxury Mtn Home - Hot Tub/Sauna/Basketball/EV Charger/Hiking, you can look forward to a firepit, a playground, and an arcade/game room. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to laundry facilities and a gym, guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms6 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Gym ## 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. ### The Gem: Gated Luxury Mtn Home - Hot Tub/Sauna/Basketball/EV Charger/Hiking Impressive brand new mountain custom built home will impress! This estate is in the premier Asheville and Black Mountain vacation rental area. Privately situated acreage luxury home in the Catawba Falls Preserve gated community with 5 ensuite bedrooms plus an additional bonus bedroom/office. Hike to majestic waterfalls right from the private community trails - a wonderful experience. The home features private mountain views, a stone fire pit, a new hot tub, a sauna, game room with a pool table/ping pong table, shuffleboard, foosball, arcade game and even a peloton bike. Enjoy the mountain views from the very large deck. This property is only 23 miles to Asheville and 8 miles to Black Mountain. This is the epitome of mountain vacation home living in Western North Carolina. The home features an open floor plan, great room with vaulted ceiling and pristine mountain views. Catawba Falls Preserve is a gated mountain community with paved roads and miles of hiking trails. The community backs up to the Pisgah National Forest and is home for an abundance of wildlife. This home is set up perfectly for multi generational families or multiple couples to vacation together. It is also perfect for any executive company gathering. This home has fever large private ensuite bedrooms plus a bonus bedroom/office on the main level. The home bedroom has a premier king bedroom. The upper level has a king and a queen ensuite bedrooms. The lower level has a queen bedroom with a sauna. This home can accommodate 12 comfortable in beds plus a pull out cough in the loft. Each bedroom, the great room, lower level den and game room has TVs. We have fast high speed wifi internet that should be able to handle most needs including streaming movings, downloading and zooming, etc. The property is very quiet , peaceful and private and sites on over 2 acres with breathtaking views all around. There is a paved, private driveway to the property. The large deck has plenty of seating for relaxing with a gas fire table. For nature lovers, there is hiking, waterfalls, and abundant wildlife in the Preserve. Our community has miles of hiking trails along the pristine streams and rivers with waterfalls. Elevation is around 2700\. The closest airport is Asheville, about 45 minutes from the property. Charlotte airport is about an hour and 45 minutes. The beds are all bade up prior to your arrival and we provide towels and linens. The kitchen is impressingly stocked with most items to enjoy your vacation. There are some spices available. Please note the following items: regular drip and Keurig coffee makers, tea kettle, toaster oven and bread toast, blender, hand mixer, Cuisinart, knife set, plenty of dishes, plates, silverware, glasses, etc; mixing bowls, Tupperware, cookies sheets, cutting board, plenty of pot and pans. We take cleaning our cabin very seriously. We have instructed our crew on the latest recommendations such as using the highest heat setting for washing linens and towels, airing out the cabin during cleanings, disinfecting all touched surfaces including counters, door knobs, light switches, remotes, railings, etc. No large weddings, parties or events over the maximum occupancy of the home is permitted. We are pet friendly. Up to 2 well behaved dogs permitted (sorry, no cats or chewing puppies allowed) with prior approval and $195 per rent fee. Summer, holidays and October leaf seasons may have a one week minimum. Guest Access: Code for community gate and front door will be emailed with check in instructions approximately 2 weeks before arrival. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Blender - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Gym ### 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) ## Similar properties ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104210000/104210000/104209911/65c45aa9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Willow Creek: 4 Suites, Mt Views, Gated, Hiking Black Mountain - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=104209911&PinnedHotelID=104209911&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111700000/111697800/111697738/46e46835.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury 2 Bedroom, Mountain Views, Hot Tub, Hiking Black Mountain - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 32 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=111697738&PinnedHotelID=111697738&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104140000/104131700/104131655/72bc0724.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Mountain Retreat w/ Hot Tub, Grill & Fire Pit Near Asheville, NC Black Mountain - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=104131655&PinnedHotelID=104131655&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116890000/116887800/116887735/d47ca01b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pet-Friendly 3-Story Mountain Home + Biltmore Pass | 40 Min to Asheville Black Mountain - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=116887735&PinnedHotelID=116887735&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89160000/89153000/89152996/fb091766.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### NEWER Luxury 6/6 Mt View in Gated Preserve, Hot Tub, Hiking Trails, EV Charger Black Mountain - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 19 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=89152996&PinnedHotelID=89152996&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110840000/110839900/110839841/0a207623.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury 5 bedroom, Mountain Views, Hot Tub, Game Room, Gourmet Kitchen, Hiking Black Mountain - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 27 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=110839841&PinnedHotelID=110839841&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace, foosball, table tennis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114130000/114120200/114120169/2ac4f0d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning Log Home With Hot Tub, Long Range Views and Central AC Black Mountain - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=114120169&PinnedHotelID=114120169&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95900000/95897600/95897520/ecf59dfc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Catawba Falls Mountain Manor Black Mountain - Hot tub - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=95897520&PinnedHotelID=95897520&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90140000/90133800/90133725/ff7ee9d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fireside Retreat | Pet-Friendly, Hot Tub, Game Area & Fire Pit! 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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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=35.584274,-82.25122&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:y%7CexEbu_uN%3FS%3FQ%40S%3FS%40Q%40S%3FQ%40SBQ%40S%40QBSBQBQBS%40SDQBQDQBQDQDQDQDQDOFSDOFODQFOFQHOFOFOHOFOHOFMHOHOHKHOJMHMJMHKJMJKJMJKJMJKJKJILIJMLILGJKLGLKLGLIJGNGLGLGLGNELGLENELENCLENCNELCNALCNCNANCNALANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBLBN%40NBLDNBNDLBLDNDLDNFLDLFLFNFLFLFLHJFLJLFLJLFJHJLLHJHLJJJHLJJLLHJJLHJJLHLJLHNHJHNHNHLFNHNFNHNFNFNFPFNDPFNFNDRDNFPDPBPDPDPBPDPBPBRBRBP%40PBR%40PBR%40P%40R%40P%3FR%40P%40R%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FRARAP%3FRAPARAPCRAPCRAPCRCPCRCPEPCPEPEPCPEPGPENERGNGNEPGNGPGNGNINGNINGNILININIJINKLILKLILKJIJMLKJILKJMJKHMHKLKHMFMJMFMJKFMHMFMFOFMFMFMDOFMDODMDMBODOBMDOBO%40MBOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAOAOCOAOCMCOAMCOEOCMEOCMEOEMEMGOEMGMGMGOGKGMIMGMKMGKKMGMIKMMIKIKKKKKMKKKMKKKKIMKMIMKMIOIKIOIOGMIOGOIOGOGOIOGQGOEQGOEOGSEOEQEQEQEQCQEQCQEQASCQCSCQCSAQASCQAS%3FQASAQ%3FSAS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dRsGYxQDqVgWiwYJDmZuxAgwL_g=) Black Mountain, NC #### What's nearby - Black Mountain Center for the Arts \- 17 min drive \- 12.0 km - Swannanoa Valley Museum \- 17 min drive \- 12.0 km - White Horse Black Mountain \- 17 min drive \- 12.3 km - Lake Tomahawk \- 17 min drive \- 12.7 km - Pisgah Brewing Company \- 19 min drive \- 16.5 km #### Getting around - Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 50 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive - ‪Lookout Brewing Company - ‬19 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬17 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Gem: Gated Luxury Mtn Home - Hot Tub/Sauna/Basketball/EV Charger/Hiking pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### Where is The Gem: Gated Luxury Mtn Home - Hot Tub/Sauna/Basketball/EV Charger/Hiking located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Gem: Gated Luxury Mtn Home - Hot Tub/Sauna/Basketball/EV Charger/Hiking Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa W. Jul 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Getaway Lovely property! ##### Lisa W. Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danielle B. Dec 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The Gem is not only clean and spacious but includes everything for our family to enjoy a mountain getaway. The kitchen was well equipped for large meals. The bed were very comfortable and the endless amenities made our stay perfect. The game room, the hot tub, the yard and views were amazing! We would highly recommend the property! We enjoyed all the mountains had to offer and then relaxed indoors around the fireplace!!! Wonderful hosts and beautiful home!! ##### Danielle B. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lee f. Aug 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### French Family Excellent ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6d416f70-dabc-4a01-a285-b82bf9095acf-1754849792435.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Lee f. 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