CMLC Florence Nature Preserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Chimney Rock State Park - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
Lake Lure Beach and Water Park - 16 min drive - 12.5 km
Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance - 21 min drive - 21.5 km
Biltmore Estate - 37 min drive - 31.8 km
Getting around
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
Turgua Brewing - 16 min drive
The Local Joint - 14 min drive
Point Lookout Vineyards - 22 min drive
Whistle Hop Brewing Company - 14 min drive
Geneva Riverside Lodging and Tiki Bar & Grill - 15 min drive
About this property
Get Up and Away & Take a Break in the Safety of the Mountains!
Lodge on the waterfront
Get Up and Away & Take a Break in the Safety of the Mountains! provides a garden and more. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
Smoke-free property and books
Room features
All guest rooms at Get Up and Away & Take a Break in the Safety of the Mountains! offer comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
More conveniences in all rooms include:
4.5 bathrooms with baths and showers
Decks/patios, outdoor lighting and kitchens
Property manager
Julia Considine
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: WiFi
Available in some public areas: WiFi
Outdoors
Garden
In the mountains
On the waterfront
Spa
Massage
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair accessibility
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4.5 bathrooms
Bathtub
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
More
Air conditioning
Dryer
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Living room
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
Property is also known as
Come Enjoy Early Fall in the Midst of the Leaves
Get Up Away Take a Break in the Safety of the Mountains!
Frequently asked questions
Is Get Up and Away & Take a Break in the Safety of the Mountains! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Get Up and Away & Take a Break in the Safety of the Mountains!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Get Up and Away & Take a Break in the Safety of the Mountains!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Get Up and Away & Take a Break in the Safety of the Mountains! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this lodge is steps from CMLC Florence Nature Preserve and within 6 mi (10 km) of Chimney Rock State Park and Hickory Nut Gap Farm. Chimney Rock Village Riverwalk and Chimney Rock Gemstone Mine are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Get Up and Away & Take a Break in the Safety of the Mountains! Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Neal S.
8 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
This was our second stay. All great. The place was clean and well stocked.
The grounds are beautiful and well kept. The hiking right outside your doorstep is amazing.
Perfect for our family of 5 plus granddad.
Neal S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Frederic S., St Petersburg
26 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Gateway
Very nice home located on a nice wooded property with a nice stream. Located in a secluded area, walk to nice hiking trails and enjoy the peaceful environment. Our family gateway was very enjoyable! It would be a place to consider for a future family reunion or small wedding.
Frederic S.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
8/10 Good
Jodi L.
7 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Moms 80th birthday
The property is beautiful - the creek, the porches are all amazing. We stayed for my moms 80th birthday celebration
Jodi L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brian C.
30 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
PERFECT Mountain House
This house and property are absolutely amazing, beautiful and stunning. I knew it was going to be a special place for our family trip over Memorial Day weekend. However, it was way better than I expected. The house is really spacious and nice. The beds are the most comfortable you will sleep on. And, the location is private but only 10 minutes from the really cool village of Chimney Rock, 25 minutes from Lake Lure and 25-30 minutes from Asheville. However, the best part was the incredible mountain creek and wilderness right in the backyard! The Hickory Nut creek is literally right off the deck and it is spectacular. We did a family cold plunge in it and it awesome. The sound of the rushing water is beautiful music that you can always hear from the house. The Wildcat Rock trail is off the back of the house as well and is a heck of a hike. It leads to a spectacular rock climbing wall and waterfall and then goes on to another point with a view (we did not go past the first stop as it was a pretty strenuous hike but talked to people who did). Book this house and you can literally not leave the property if you choose and still have a super memorable mountain experience.
Brian C.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Cindy M.
21 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Laughing Waters
Breathtaking. The property is absolutely gorgeous! Wonderful accommodations! We hope to return for another visit. The only suggestion from our group was to either improve internet service or add a landline for emergencies.
Cindy M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Michelle M.
5 Jan 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING
If you are considering a trip to this area look no further. The description and pictures don't even come close to doing this property justice. The rich history of the house and the location can't be beat. It was such a nice break from city life. Amazing hiking starts right from the door of this property. No reason to ever get in the car.
A huge bonus for us was the empty room downstairs where our kids 7 and 10 had the best time playing and being kids.
The outdoor firepit (bring your own firewood) next to the raging creek was amazing. The creek is so loud you can hear it inside the house and the sound is so relaxing to fall asleep too.
The house is spotless, beds are comfortable, layout is perfect. The kitchen is fully stocked to be able to cook great meals.
Don't hesitate - RUN to enjoy this slice of heaven.
Michelle M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
10/10 Excellent
Neal S.
5 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Amazing place for a family to enjoy being outside without having to travel constantly. We hiked, saw waterfalls, streams, and picked berries all without leaving the property.
Neal S.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Kevin S.
14 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Awesome place for family
Kevin S.
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
2 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
We had a wonderful stay! The location was beyond amazing and the sound of the water was the most relaxing thing in the world. We ended up here because we had to cancel a trip to Canada and I can say this rental more than made up for it! There was a storm at night and the WiFi was down. It really wasn’t a big deal at all for us, but the property manager, Julia, and the owner did more than I ever would have expected. They went above and beyond. I highly recommend this rental!
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Heather M.
17 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Unbelievable!
Great communication with property manager. The pictures and words online cannot possibly tell the whole story of how beautiful this property is. If looking for a place to checkout of the day to day clutter, this is the place!
Heather M.
10/10 Excellent
Kelsey P.
11 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Nature Paradise
The property is perfectly placed in nature. It is like being in a tree house! A lot of space. Beautiful construction with exposed beams and stained glass. Highly recommended. Very relaxing and clean. No need to look elsewhere.
Kelsey P.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Erin S.
22 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise Found!
This property is amazing. Photos do not do it justice!
Erin S.
Stayed 23 nights in Jun 2020
10/10 Excellent
Robert C.
28 May 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great time away
My wife and two young kids had an amazing vacation over Memorial Day. My 4 year old did two different hikes from the property. My 19 month old and wife loved walking around the orchard area. Having a fire by the creek with s’mores was a highlight for all. We would definitely return.
Robert C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020
10/10 Excellent
Jack M., Newport, North Carolina
24 Mar 2019
Peaceful
This place is truly peaceful and relaxing. The cabin is very well laid out and nicely appointed with everything you would need for your trip. Our family gathering was awesome! We really enjoyed our stay and plan to return soon.
Jack M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
10/10 Excellent
Stacy W.
10 Dec 2018
Fun Thanksgiving!
We stayed over Thanksgiving week and had a great time. Cozy and comfortable. One of the best things about it is being able to walk out the front door and hike many nearby trails.
Stacy W.
10/10 Excellent
Chris W., Beaufort, South Carolina
19 Oct 2018
Sublime
Need way more characters to even come close to truly describing this place, it is as advertised and more, opening the window to listen to the backyard waterfall at night for sleeping was incredible! Can’t wait to return another stay very soon!!
Chris W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
10/10 Excellent
Dhanesh J.
16 Aug 2018
Great Location, Fantastic House
The location for this property is great. Nice stream, falls and trails bahind the house. Nice pond, old mill, and beautiful landscaping. The House is fantastic. Lot of glass windows and lot of deck space to enjoy outdoors. Very big main room and dinning table. We all had great time. Additional small sofa in main room would be nice.
Dhanesh J.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Amy S.
10 Aug 2018
College buddies & bridesmaids 1991
We had not see eachother for over 15 years! This house was perfect for those groups.....not certain of there still being a connection. We all had our own bedrooms and our own bathrooms in the bedrooms! The house is clean, beautiful and spacious. The grounds are gorgeous with wild flowers everywhere. In the back, on a small sandy "beach" we had a little fire one night- the waterfall is just the right size; you can hear it all night from your open bedroom windows - great sleeping! Had my kiddos been with me, they would have played outside all day in the river/large stream and wooded area- which is maintained enough to make for safe playing and photo opportunites too.
The kitchen had everything needed for quick or fancy dinners. However, Asheville proper is not as far as I thought - we were able to scoot into the downtown area in less than 20.
One warning is: do not rely on Uber to pick you up from this house - it's too far out - I live in Ashville and Uber is not reliable outside of the downtown anyway. So if brewery hopping is on your mind for one night - just hire a driving service ahead of time.
The hike from the back yard is medium strenous - pretty uphill and then you are at an overlook - bring a blanket and a lunch - it's quite pretty. If you climb - half way up the hike (or less) there is an enourmous granite wall... a few climbers were scrambling up.
It's a perfect large group house for those wanting to be in nature one minute and eating, shopping and drinking in Asheville the next!
Amy S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Trisha M., Charlotte, NC
17 July 2018
Relaxing mountain escape
The mountain home at laughing waters was beautiful, spacious and uncluttered, we had such a relaxing stay! The waterfall is right in the backyard, so nice for a cool dip. We took a short afternoon walk in the property and found several other waterfalls and streams along the lovely nature trail. The owner was prompt and gracious to answer all my questions, even during our stay. Wish we could have stayed longer... would love to go back!
Trisha M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Michele T.
16 May 2018
Amazing
A peaceful retreat
Michele T.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
8/10 Good
Robb W.
14 Aug 2017
Great
Very restful and an overall great weekend
Robb W.
10/10 Excellent
Leigh H.
12 Aug 2017
Amazing property! Wonderful stay!
This is such a beautiful location and home. It was such a pleasure to watch and hear the creek rush over the rocks from the wrap-around deck. The property also had so many other beautiful areas to explore. We used it for a family vacation but can see why it would be an excellent event location. It was clean, comfortable, and everyone we spoke with were friendly and accommodating. The drive into Asheville was beautiful as well. Highly recommend!!!!
Leigh H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
10/10 Excellent
Kelly F.
20 July 2017
Wonderful!
This place is AMAZING. We were there with toddlers and enjoyed how clean and un-cluttered the cabin was. The waterfall and stream in the back were spectacular; so much fun to play in.
Kelly F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
10/10 Excellent
Ian C.
7 June 2017
Luxurious and Peaceful for a Lot of People
Great property for a bachelor weekend and close enough for a cheap-ish uber to Asheville. Peaceful area that is quiet and the perfect spot to relax after a night out on the town.
Ian C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
10/10 Excellent
Shannon B.
28 May 2017
Absolutely fabulous!!
Laughing Waters is AMAZING!! Totally exceeded my expectations! The lodge is so beautiful in every aspect, and the waterfalls literally are your backyard! Just remote enough to make you feel like you are secluded, but still close enough to town that you feel free to come and go. Heidi, the property manager, was a joy to work with! Wonderful experience!