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Stepping Stone | Pet Friendly & 5-Minutes to Town!

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Stepping Stone | Pet Friendly & 5-Minutes to Town! provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Stepping Stone | Pet Friendly & 5-Minutes to Town!

  • Tranquil and exquisite, Stepping Stone is located in Black Mountain's charming Cheshire Village and offers 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and ample space for fellowship and entertainment. Walk to the heart of Cheshire for lunch, take a five-minute trip to beautiful Black Mountain for superb food and shopping, or visit Asheville, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Biltmore Estate, which are less than 30 minutes away.

    About the Home
    • The kitchen boasts top-of-the-line Viking appliances with a gas range, dishwasher, drip-style coffee maker, and Keurig coffee maker.
    • Open-concept dining area with seating for 8 overlooking the living room with a wood-burning fireplace.
    • Covered porch with a wood-burning fireplace and cozy seating.
    • Lower-level recreation space with gas log fireplace, daybed-style seating, and game table.
    • For added convenience, a powder room is available on the main floor.

    Where to Unwind
    • The main floor primary bedroom offers a king-size bed, TV, and en suite bathroom with a walk-in shower and soaking tub.
    • The upper-level offers two bedrooms, each with a queen-size bed, along with a full bathroom (bathtub and shower combination), which can be accessed from the hallway.
    • Open-air loft with a designated workspace and TV.
    • Lower-level bedroom with a king-size bed, twin-size daybed, and en suite bathroom with bathtub and shower combination.

    Where to Explore
    • Beradu Specialty Market | 5 minute walk
    • Sake Sushi | 5 minute walk
    • Nearest Gas, Ingles iMarket | 3 minutes
    • Nearest Grocery, Ingles Market | 3 minutes
    • Downtown Black Mountain | 4 minutes
    • Lookout Mountain Trail Head | 13 minutes
    • The Blue Ridge Parkway | 13 minutes
    • Downtown Asheville | 19 minutes
    • The Biltmore Estate | 25 minutes

    Please note: This house is dog-friendly with a $100.00 non-refundable fee per dog (maximum of two). Sorry, this home is not cat-friendly due to common allergies. True to its name, Stepping Stone requires navigating 20 stone steps from the parking space to the main entrance. Parking is available for up to 2 vehicles, with overflow parking available nearby. This home is pet-friendly for up to 2 dogs, with an additional fee.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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

Cheshire, a neighbourhood in Black Mountain, is home to this holiday home. Swannanoa Valley Museum and Arrowhead Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include The Merry Wine Market and Black Mountain Center for the Arts. Ten Thousand Villages and Holden Visual Arts Center are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing, mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Black Mountain travel guide
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Black Mountain, NC

What's nearby

  • Biltmore Estate
    Biltmore Estate
    19 min drive - 29.3 km
  • Black Mountain Center for the Arts
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Swannanoa Valley Museum
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • White Horse Black Mountain
    3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • The Merry Wine Market
    3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
    35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    15 min walk
  • McDonald's
    17 min walk
  • Wendy's
    15 min walk
  • Recess Coffee and Baked Goods
    3 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stepping Stone | Pet Friendly & 5-Minutes to Town! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stepping Stone | Pet Friendly & 5-Minutes to Town!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stepping Stone | Pet Friendly & 5-Minutes to Town!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stepping Stone | Pet Friendly & 5-Minutes to Town!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stepping Stone | Pet Friendly & 5-Minutes to Town! located?

Located in Cheshire, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Black Mountain Center for the Arts, Swannanoa Valley Museum and The Merry Wine Market. White Horse Black Mountain and Lake Tomahawk are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Stepping Stone | Pet Friendly & 5-Minutes to Town! 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

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Cleanliness

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Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great, it accommodated my dog perfectly and created excellent spaces to gather or separate the children from the parents.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying at this house, and we loved it! It was comfortable and well-appointed. We love the convenience of the neighborhood. Check-in was easy. The rental company had good communication and was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place for a girls' weekend

Spacious, clean and well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect trip

Super fun location. Quiet but central to where we wanted to be I absolutely loved the Japanese restaurant in walking distance don’t sleep on the jalepeno app- never had anything so good or unexpected
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home in great location

The home is very well appointed and comfortable and was absolutely perfect for our wedding weekend trip because it was so close to town and all of the events. The neighborhood is charming and the house is extremely clean and lovely! I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome location !

Our family and friends truly enjoyed this house. There was plenty of room and felt very safe !!! Minutes from grocery and restaurants. Such a quaint and cute house .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ladies yearly vacation

Accommodating place, good location, friendly neighborhood. Nice welcoming basket with goodies and information.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Black Mountain Getaway

Wonderful home and host! Home works really well for a larger group. The entire home, from the outdoor fireplace to the basement setup was just great. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Luxury in the Mountains

This home is beautiful, filled with comfortable furnishings that accommodate many, and stocked with plenty of amenities (including board games for rainy afternoons). The location is close to hiking trails and the offerings in downtown Black Mountain but tucked away in a very quiet spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna Ward B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home and community

We loved our stay! The home was large and had space for everyone to spread out. The beds were so comfy! We enjoyed burning a fire each night and relaxing in the main living room. Our kids loved the nearby playground and creek. The house had everything we needed and was well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Karrie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Beautiful home

The home is beautiful and equipped with everything you need. My family and I enjoyed the location and how close it was to everything. The home is located on a street which has other beautiful homes. There wasn’t much of a view, but the surroundings were peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

We were totally impressed with the house and neighborhood. Everything about the house was pleasing architecturally. It gave our three families plenty of room for privacy when we needed it but room to spend time together at other times.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property

Group of 7 friends came for a 60th birthday trip. We travel a lot as a group together. This house was by far the best we have stayed at. The house was amazing, gift basket was a nice touch, there was nothing else we could have asked for. The location was close to everything. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Mountain House

We loved this house! We stayed here with our family after picking our kids up from camp. The house was so comfortable with plenty of room for everyone to spread out. We loved the downstairs den for watching movies and the kids loved the upstairs loft area to hang out. The beds were all comfortable. We loved the convenience to the grocery store, restaurants, and downtown. We look forward to staying here again on our next trip to Black Mtn!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everyone loved this place!

We had three generations in one house! Each had their own floor/space. Truly a great vacation home. Loved sitting on the porch, listening to rain or watching fireflies in the field across the street. Easy walk to Sake sushi. The kitchen was nice along with the grill. Everyone had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clark G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a great neighborhoo.

We were pleasantly surprised by the neighborhood. It was very high end and well maintained. There is a shop and restaurants in there. The home was spaceous and clean. We had plenty of room to lounge and play games and watch movies. The highlight was dinner at Pure and Propper in Black Mountain. Maybe 5 minutes away. We had a nice family weekend. Thanks to the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ren D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning luxury. Vacation perfection. A++++

My wife and I, two other couples, and a single friend stayed in this stunning home for a little 3-day / 2-night getaway. We live in Atlanta but we love Asheville and it was one of our group’s birthday weekends. This house was perfect. Truly perfect. It’s in a picturesque neighborhood of other beautiful homes. It’s a short, lovely walk to little shops and restaurants that are part of the same community. The design and build quality of this magnificent house, the decor and furnishings, are all you could ever ask for. The linens, towels, and dishes were top quality. We made fires in the big, stately fireplace on the outside deck off the living room both nights. We enjoyed drinking cocktails at night and coffee in the morning around the large wooden kitchen table. We’d drive into Asheville to explore and enjoy the town and restaurants, then go back to this lovely home to enjoy our long evenings. My wife and I have had rental homes including high-end beach rentals for years. The owners of this home do as nice a job as I’ve ever seen done. Our bedroom and bathroom were both gorgeous and comfortable. It’s a beautiful home in every way. Beautiful design & beautifully appointed. Five well-deserved stars. We’ll definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home. Perfect for our group!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the Stepping Stones house and area !!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place in Cheshire

One of the best rentals I have ever had a chance to stay at 5 stars
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house

Beautiful house in a great community. We would gladly stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BArry R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Great place, easy to get to Asheville. Exceptionally clean. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful spot

Really enjoyed our stay. House had everything. Outdoor fireplace and porch were a highlight for us. Really close to Black Mountain and lots of stuff to do.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dori B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

Enjoyed the house so much! Plenty of space for our gang. Beautiful! All details were very smooth and management was super helpful!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sibling Getaway

All eight of us adults had a good time. The atmosphere was perfect except for the two barking boxers. The amendimies were top notch.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024