Big Sky Lodge | Long-range Views of Lake Lure!

Old Fort, North Carolina
$339 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Nestled in the private, gated community of Gateway Mountain, Big Sky Lodge offers a spacious, comfortable retreat surrounded by 3,000 acres of pristine nature preserve. Whether you prefer exploring nearby towns or enjoying the exclusive natural beauty and amenities of this serene mountain setting, this home provides the perfect balance of privacy and convenience for family and friends.

About the Home
-Expansive great room with floor-to-ceiling windows, stone fireplace (Dura-flame logs only, please), and pool table.
-Dining for 6, with additional kitchen table seating for 4.
-State-of-the-art kitchen featuring a smooth surface stove, stainless steel refrigerator, drip-style coffee maker, and dishwasher. Note: The water dispenser and ice maker on the refrigerator do not work.
-Wraparound deck with charcoal grill, a variety of seating for sunbathing and relaxing, and a hot tub
-Upper-level loft-style library with seating
-Lower-level living room with Smart TV for streaming.

Where to Unwind
Main Level
-Bedroom 1: king-size bed
-Bedroom 2: queen-size bed
-A full bathroom, with a bathtub/shower combination, can be accessed from the hallway

Upper Level Loft
-Bedroom 3: king-size bed and luxurious en suite bathroom with walk-in shower and soaking tub

Lower Level
-Bedroom 4: queen-size bed
-Bedroom 5: queen-over-queen bunk bed
-A full bathroom, with a walk-in shower, can be accessed from the hallway

Where to Explore
-Nearest Gas, Sunoco | 15 minutes
-Downtown Black Mountain | 15 minutes
-Downtown Marion | 20 minutes
-Lake Lure + Chimney Rock State Park | 35 minutes
-Mount Pisgah | 40 minutes
-Mount Mitchell State Park | 45 minutes
-Hendersonville Flat Rock Playhouse | 50 minutes
-The Biltmore Estate | 50 minutes
-Want to enjoy more of a stay-cation, without leaving the gates of Gateway Mountain Be sure to check out the community s very own amenities like the floating dock on ---Lake George, hiking trails, and gorgeous waterfalls! Note: As of May 2026, Lake George is closed until further notice and off limits to boating, swimming, fishing, and pet use.

Please note: Although pets are not permitted for guests, the owners sometimes bring their dogs, so it is not recommended for individuals with dog allergies. This home has an exterior security camera facing the driveway. The garage is not available for guest use.

Winter months (December to March) may bring icy or snowy roads; AWD/4WD is recommended, and travel insurance is suggested. Gateway Mountain does not allow parking on roadways or at gate entrances, and RVs, boat trailers, or other trailers are not permitted.

Read More Expand
  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 3700 Sq Ft (344 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Jetted Bathtub Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Pool Or Billiards Table TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Brenda

    Submitted Nov 15, 2025

    Stayed Nov 6, 2025

    Beautiful decor and very interesting pieces all around. The hot tub was great. Pool table was used frequently but sure would be helpful to have a light over it. When the house was built they did not put light kits in any of the ceiling fans so most light was lamps. Kitchen had better lighting. Kitchen was well stocked with cooking implements. Our main issue was the steep driveway. Came in at night and the road coming up to the house was very steep and scary. Recommend and or 4 wheel.

  • Mindy R.

    Submitted Dec 5, 2025

    Stayed Nov 26, 2025

    We all had a great time.Kitchen was well stocked and property maintained. I might add to the listing a 4 wheel drive vehicle would be helpful. It is really up there.Beautiful scenery!

  • Kaye G.

    Submitted Jul 17, 2023

    Stayed Jul 14, 2023

    We absolutely loved this place! Fantastic view from the jacuzzi- it had everything we needed. We will return.

  • Lori B.

    Submitted Jun 10, 2023

    Stayed May 26, 2023

    We had a peaceful long weekend in Big Sky Lodge. Much larger house than expected with great entertainment room in the center of the home. Beautiful long view of the valley and great hot tub and well stocked kitchen equipment to make a meal at home. The neighborhood is far from restaurants but between Lake Lure and other outdoor activities so just plan ahead if you want to dine out. The rental company was great about contacting us with plenty of details before the stay so we had everything we needed for a relaxing trip

  • Brian G.

    Submitted Mar 1, 2023

    Stayed Feb 18, 2023

    We enjoyed our stay. The house is beautiful and the views were great! We saw two deer at the end of the driveway on our final morning.

  • Arthur R.

    Submitted Feb 5, 2023

    Stayed Feb 3, 2023

    Excellent experience! Beautiful views at a wonderful house. The property mangers were very efficient and helpful!

  • A guest from Hil....

    Submitted Aug 12, 2022

    Stayed Aug 1, 2022

    Our family experienced one of our best vacations at this cabin. The location is secluded, but within a pleasant drive of all the recreational opportunities that Chimney Rock, Lake Lure, Black Mountain, Asheville, and the Blue Ridge Parkway have to offer. With the exception of one heavy thunderstorm which blew a multitude of branches and debris onto the deck from the surrounding trees, we were blessed with beautiful weather and the stargazing was amazing. The accommodations were peaceful and relaxing and we enjoyed visiting the community waterfall and fishing pond, playing pool, soaking in the pristine water of the well-maintained hot tub, sitting by the fire, and just rocking on the porch listening to the melody of the windchimes as they fluttered in the breeze. Our teen liked having his own bedroom, bathroom, and comfortably furnished living space in the expansive walkout basement. Overall, the home was exceptionally clean and our stay was 5 stars up until approximately 10 minutes before we departed when we removed the bedding from the beds on which we slept as requested. Upon taking the still white sheets off the bed where our teen had slept, we discovered multiple dark stains on the mattress pad beneath. We left a brief note expressing our disappointment, but no one ever responded. Hopefully, the stains were residual after laundering, but if stains cannot be removed in the wash, such items should be replaced for guests’ peace of mind. Otherwise, we had a delightful time here and we are grateful to the owners for making this property available for us to create wonderful memories.

  • AVIJIT G.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2022

    Stayed Jul 22, 2022

    Great loaction, great cabin.

  • Zachary G.

    Submitted Mar 4, 2022

    Stayed Feb 24, 2022

    Nice views, very clean and easy to locate the things we needed, loved the hot tube

  • Ryann S.

    Submitted Oct 22, 2021

    Stayed Oct 16, 2021

    We had a wonderful time in this beautiful cabin! The views are absolutely incredible. The cabin is featured with all the extras to make your stay very comfortable. The house was very clean and Asheville is ~45-50 min away. We really enjoyed our stay!

  • George R.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2021

    Stayed Jul 21, 2021

    Had a great time in the mountains. Came to race ORAMM. Had a good hike to Chimney Rock. The kids asked if we could stay at the house forever after only being there for 2 hours. Would definitely recommend this house for a visit to the area.

Your dates are Available!

Total

Includes taxes and fees
$339+
View details