Cozy retreat close to downtown, ideal for families and couples

Mountain Escape with Sauna and Home Gym

Mtn Views w/Home Gym | Close to Ecusta Trl & Shops

Hendersonville, NC, United States

6 guests
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms

Relax and recharge at this cozy mountain retreat—perfect for couples and families. Enjoy the private half-acre lot, rustic-modern charm, firepit area, stone fireplace and chef’s kitchen. Guests have access to the temperature-controlled home gym, including a 3-person sauna and cold plunge. Pet-friendly with lightning-fast Wi-Fi. Just minutes from downtown, waterfalls, hiking and bike trails.

Good to know

Welcome to Red Riding House in charming Hendersonville, NC, just 24 miles to downtown Asheville. Forbes Travel Guide named Asheville a top world destination for 2025. Guests will enter the home off the covered front porch, featuring a bench and rocking chairs for taking in quiet mornings. The home's open floor plan is both spacious and inviting, boasting vaulted ceilings and plenty of natural light. The living room is outfitted with a cozy leather sofa, swivel chairs and a smart TV mounted above the gas fireplace for chilly evenings. In the kitchen, guests will find an oversized island for food prep and seating for 4, a coffee station with local coffee provided, stainless steel appliances and all of the necessities to make it feel like home. Through the dining area, with seating for 4, is a sliding glass door leading outside to a deck with an additional dining table and 4 chairs, a Weber gas grill and a patio with Adirondack chairs and a Solo Stove (pellets provided). A hammock stand is also set up in the yard for relaxing under the canopy of trees. Back inside, a workstation includes a 24-inch LED monitor for working remotely. On the desk, there is also a Klipsch Bluetooth speaker. The main floor then flows into the laundry area which provides ample cabinetry and counter space and a high efficiency washer and dryer. In the cabinets, we've stowed away laundry detergent, a first aid kit, flashlights, a clothes steamer, a hammock and sticks for roasting s'mores. Off the laundry area, guests can enter the conditioned garage gym with a 3-person infrared sauna, a cold plunge with filtration and chiller, Rogue stationary bike, dumbbells, kettlebells, bench, medicine balls, exercise box, bands and jump ropes. If guests are traveling with bikes, we've made bike stands, a repair stand, an air pump, a workbench and tools available. The home features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms with double vanities. All of the bedrooms have white noise sound machines and a power strip for charging devices. - Main Suite / Bedroom One - King bed with attached full bath with oversized shower and walk-in closet - Bedroom Two - Queen bed - Bedroom Three - Full bunk beds Proximity to Red Riding House: - 2-minute bike ride to Ecusta Trail - 2-minute walk to Pies by Di, Briar Patch Fibre (serving ShareWell Coffee) and Little Corner Antique Shop - Less than a 10-minute drive to Downtown Hendersonville - 18-minute drive to the Hub and Pisgah Tavern in Brevard - 18-minute drive to the entrance of Pisgah National Forest in Brevard - 20-minute drive to downtown Brevard - 20-minute drive to Asheville Regional Airport - 25-minute drive to the Biltmore Estate - Less than 30 minutes to Downtown Asheville

Other Details to Note

This is a Pet-Friendly Property: • We love our furry friends! If you'll be bringing your dog(s) with you, please include them in your reservation. • The total weight limit per dog we allow is 75lbs with a maximum of 2 dogs • There is a non-refundable pet fee of $125 (plus taxes) Important Property Notes: • Travel Insurance Recommended. • During the winter months, we ask you to please consider Travel Insurance to protect your vacation investment from potential winter weather events that could prevent access to the home. • When it snows, 4WD / AWD Vehicle is recommended in the mountains. • Our property sits on flat land, so road & driveway are easily accessible with any type of vehicle.

What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage

What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage

Entertainment

  • Exercise equipment

Family

  • Board games
  • Fireplace guards
  • High chair
  • Pack 'n Play/travel crib

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan
  • Indoor fireplace

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill
  • Fire pit
  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio or balcony

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • Single level home No stairs in home

Services

  • Cleaning before checkout

Accessibility and Availability

Neighborhood

Red Riding House is located on a half acre lot. There are neighboring houses, but the property feels very private. Here are a few of our favorite spots in close proximity: - Horse Shoe Gap Village with shops, coffee, bakery (a few hundred feet away) - Ecusta Trail Access (1/4 mile away) - Taco Fiesta Mexican Kitchen (less than a mile away) - Cognative Cafe with great coffee & gear (less than a mile away)

Guest Access

Guests have access to the entire 1,661 sq ft house, the conditioned garage and the surrounding half acre property.

Find us

Hendersonville, NC, United States

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Reviews

David
May 2026
What a beautiful place! Great location for golfing, MTB and just relaxing. Check in and out was smooth and easy, I would recommend this place for an amazing vacation spot.
Tony
May 2026
We have been coming to the Hendersonville/Horseshoe/Brevard area for over a decade several times a year. We have stayed at many Airbnbs. Some more than once. Megan's place is by far the nicest. Super clean, brand new house with amazing amenities. The sauna & cold plunge along with the gym were outstanding. The gas fireplace & the comfy beds were just out of this world. Her place is conveniently located to the Ecusta Trail for walks & bike rides, Cognative Coffee house, great restaurants in Hendersonville, Brevard & Asheville. Super close to the best mountain bike trails & the front porch was awesome for early coffee mornings & drinks at night. Perfect location for my wife & I and our pup. The cleanliness was unmatched. We will definitely be back again! Highly recommended! Can't say enough good things. Best stay we have ever had in the area!
Lisa
April 2026
My friends and I enjoyed a wonderful stay at Megan’s place-exactly as advertised. Comfy, clean and quiet yet close to major highways and activities. The dog friendly part was a real plus - no fence which was not a deal breaker for us, but might be for others. It was a long drive from PA but I’d stay here again in a minute!!
Marti
April 2026
Our second stay and as our first, it was a wonderful stay. Megan and Bryan are excellent hosts. We stay at many AirBnB’s, this is one of our favorites. Clean, comfortable and well appointed - everything you could want and more. The workout area is something you will not find with most AirBnB’s!
Andrew
April 2026
One of the best AirBnB experiences I've ever had. House is AWESOME. Outside - huge front porch, great back porch and fire pit area, new and well maintained grill (with little touches like an extra propane tank in case you run out). Inside - Wide open living room and kitchen combo, new but very comfortable, extremely well stocked, clean. Ceilings are very high (15 ft perhaps) which is a great touch. Bedrooms and bathrooms were lovely, as was the gym in the garage (although the cold plunge pool is no joke). Megan is a great host, super responsive, and you can tell she has put a lot of thought into her guest experience. Kudos all around. Also have to put in a plug for Root and Bone, which is one mile from the house and has legit great food.
Christoph
April 2026
Stayed here for the second time, great place. Very close to the Ecusta Trail, you can directly access it from the house (crossing 1 road). Trailside Brewing is a 5 mile easy ride.
Marc And Julie
March 2026
We had an absolutely fantastic stay… easily one of the best Airbnbs we’ve experienced. The space felt incredibly private, peaceful, and thoughtfully designed. Everything was very well appointed, and you could really tell there was a strong attention to detail. From the high-quality linens and comfortable beds to the fully stocked kitchen and even the nice touches like great toilet paper—nothing was overlooked. The gym was a huge bonus and exceeded our expectations. It made the stay even more enjoyable. Overall, we couldn’t have been happier and would absolutely love to come back. Great hosts with helpful communication. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a comfortable, well-equipped, and relaxing stay.