Riverbend Retreat | Dog-Friendly Riverside Asheville Getaway Close to Downtown

Come enjoy Riverbend Retreat, a dog- and family-friendly Asheville vacation rental with a peaceful riverside setting along the Swannanoa River. This welcoming 3-bedroom home offers the best of both worlds: a relaxed place to unwind with private river access across the street, plus quick access to downtown Asheville, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Biltmore Estate, Highland Brewing, Asheville golf and disc golf, local dining, shopping, thrifting, and antiquing. With a fenced backyard, fenced deck, kid-friendly amenities, outdoor games, and 400 Mbps Wi-Fi, Riverbend Retreat is designed for easy family trips, dog-friendly getaways, and laid-back Blue Ridge Mountain escapes.

What You'll Love
* Peaceful riverside setting along the Swannanoa River
* Dog-friendly stay with a fenced backyard for pups to explore
* Family-friendly amenities, including kid-friendly dishes, games, Pack 'n Play, booster seat, and baby monitor
* Private river access across the street, with water tubes available for guest use
* Fenced deck for added comfort and privacy
* Close to downtown Asheville, Biltmore Estate, Black Mountain, and the Blue Ridge Parkway
* Easy access to Highland Brewing, Asheville Municipal Golf Course, and nearby disc golf
* Great location for local dining, shopping, thrifting, antiquing, breweries, and live music
* Outdoor hangout spaces for cookouts, corn hole, yard games, and relaxed evenings
* 400 Mbps Wi-Fi for streaming, remote work, and video calls

Home Features
3 bedrooms | 2 baths | Sleeps 6
* Cozy, inviting interiors designed for relaxing and reconnecting
* Fully stocked kitchen for quick breakfasts, easy lunches, and sit-down dinners
* Kid-friendly dishes for easier family meals
* Pack 'n Play, booster seat, and baby monitor provided for families traveling with little ones
* Games for family fun, rainy days, and laid-back evenings
* Comfortable spaces for movie nights, game nights, and shared meals
* 400 Mbps Wi-Fi
* Indoor fireplace is not available for guest use

Outdoor Features
* Private access to the Swannanoa River across the street
* Water tubes available for guest use and stored in the deck box
* River tubing and river use are at your own risk
* Children must be supervised at all times near the river, while tubing, and while using outdoor amenities
* Fenced deck for an added sense of privacy and comfort
* Fenced backyard, set on a slope, with room for dogs to stretch their legs
* Charcoal grill for cookouts and simple outdoor dining
* Corn hole for friendly competition
* Smokeless fire pit on the deck for outdoor use
* Guests must bring their own firewood for the outdoor fire pit or forage in the yard
* Insect-free firewood is available for purchase at several nearby locations
* Please do not store firewood near the house unless it is actively being burned, to help prevent termites and insects

Practical Details
* Linens & towels provided: one set per guest
* Beach towels available for guest use in the storage box
* Easy self check-in for a smooth arrival
* Minimum booking age: reserving guest must be 25+
* 400 Mbps Wi-Fi, great for streaming, remote work, and video calls
* The indoor fireplace is not available for guest use; it is inoperable, unsafe, and off-limits
* Tubing and river use are at your own risk
* Children must be supervised at all times near the river and outdoor areas
* For guest safety, Riverbend Retreat has an exterior doorbell camera at the front entry that allows two-way video communication when the doorbell is pressed. No cameras are located inside the home.

Location Highlights
Riverbend Retreat puts you close to the best of Asheville while giving you a peaceful riverside escape to return to at the end of the day. Enjoy quick access to breweries, restaurants, live music, local shops, antique stores, thrift shops, golf, disc golf, hiking, scenic drives, and classic Western North Carolina attractions.
5 minutes to the Blue Ridge Parkway
10 minutes to Highland Brewing and nearby disc golf
10 minutes to Asheville Municipal Golf Course
15 minutes to downtown Asheville dining, breweries, shopping, and live music
15 minutes to Black Mountain, NC
15 minutes to Biltmore Estate
25 minutes to Weaverville, NC
30 minutes to Asheville Regional Airport
Close to hiking at at the Folk Arts Center and Blue Ridge Parkway

Exclusive Guest Perks
Exclusive Yonder Biltmore Ticket Benefit
After booking, you'll receive a guest-only code for discounted Biltmore Estate tickets—an easy way to enjoy Asheville's most iconic experience.

Yonder Experience Program
Enhance your stay with discounts on curated adventures and experiences—from falconry, fly fishing, and waterfall hikes to in-home chef dinners, art workshops, rooftop bar tours, yoga sessions, axe throwing, scavenger hunts, and more.

Professionally managed by Yonder, a local team with years of experience and a passion for creating an outstanding guest stay.

⭐ Yonder Policies & Information

Cleaning Fee & Clean Guarantee
Yonder is committed to full transparency. All cleaning fees are clearly disclosed and backed by our **100% Clean Guarantee**. Reach out to our Guest Experience Team for further details.

Check-In / Check-Out
Check in is at 4pm and check out is at 10am. We're happy to review early and late check requests and will do our best to accommodate. While early check-in or late check-out can't be guaranteed, we always make every effort to honor these requests when availability allows. Paid options may be available.

Pet Policy
Dog-friendly home! Up to two dogs are welcome with a $130 non-refundable pet fee. Up to two dogs over 60 lbs are allowed. For dogs under 60 lbs, additional dogs may be approved at $50 per dog, up to a maximum of four dogs total.

Quiet Policy
This home is located in a peaceful, private mountain community. To preserve the relaxing setting for everyone, please keep noise to a respectful level at all times. Parties and disruptive behavior aren't permitted, and we kindly ask that you be mindful of neighbors and quiet hours starting at 10pm.

Extended Stays
Reservations of 30+ days are subject to additional review. Stays exceeding 90 days require a separate agreement. A security deposit, mid stay cleaning fees and trash pick up fees may apply depending on the length of stay.

Military Discount
We proudly offer a 5% discount to active duty military members and veterans. Proper documentation is required. Reach out to our Guest Experience Team for details.

Last-Minute Bookings
For reservations made **within 7 days of arrival**, additional verification is required to protect our homeowners and guests.
This includes:
* A clear photo of a government-issued ID
* A full facial selfie of the primary guest holding that ID (must match the reservation name)
* A photo showing the last 4 digits of the payment method in the primary guest's name
Failure to complete verification may result in cancellation.