Bauer Ridge Mountain Retreat
Nestled between the majestic Smoky and Blue Ridge Mountains, Bauer Ridge offers an unparalleled escape. Surrounded by a verdant canopy, our secluded retreat provides absolute tranquility. Unwind by the warmth of the gas fire pit as the sun paints the sky with hues of orange and purple. Begin your mornings with a steaming cup of coffee, watching as dawn breaks over the mountains. Experience nature’s masterpiece in perfect solitude.
At Bauer Ridge we have a wide variety of birds including turkeys and Pileated Woodpeckers. Deer will pass through in the early mornings and evenings. We do have an occasional visit from black bears.
Bauer Ridge is 30 minutes to downtown Asheville and 15 minutes to Burnsville, a quaint mountain town with cute shops, great food, and a local brewery.
Things to Know
Bauer Ridge is located on top of a mountain. In snowy conditions All-Wheel or 4-wheel drive vehicles are recommended.
Bauer Ridge has a 24k Generac generator so no loss of power!
Yoga mats, umbrellas, and hiking poles are provided for guest use
ExcellentBased on 9 reviewsVerifiedPamelaAugust 9, 2024I’ve stayed in MANY Airbnbs and this one is definitely in the top 3 of the best! Kat has thought of every little and big thing to make your stay perfect. Clean, organized, efficient, quick communication, super friendly. The location could not be more peaceful and is exquisitely beautiful with Mountain views. The backyard dog park is wonderful and the Hemlock trail right out the back door is beautiful. I was seeking respite from 9 weeks of travel and spent most of my time sitting on the absolutely blissful balcony. There are many great sites to see close by even though I chose to stay at the cabin. VERY dog friendly!! Thank you Kat and Mike! I can’t wait to return.VerifiedConnieAugust 3, 2024This is our 2nd time staying in this little cottage/treehouse. It is beautiful with a very nice drive up the mountain. It has a wonderful view of the forest from the living room and balcony. Very peaceful place to stay! It is just a short drive to Burnsville which has some great restaurants! Kat is very responsive to your needs!VerifiedEleanorNovember 5, 2023The treehouse is a quiet, private, and special place perfectly nestled in the mountains. The treehouse itself is designed so beautifully and it is thoughtfully equipped for guests. This place is a wonderful home base for exploring and adventuring the surrounding area or having a peaceful retreat. We enjoyed an easy day trip to Asheville and then another easy drive to Hot Springs. We LOVED, and hope to go back again soon.VerifiedJordanOctober 23, 2023We had a magical weekend at Bauer Ridge! Our stay with Kat was the best Airbnb experience we've ever had. Kat goes above and beyond with cute personal touches added to the room. The freshly baked biscuits and homemade apple butter we fantastic. The location is beautiful with great views of stars, sunset, and sunrise. Bauer ridge is ~30 minutes from Bare sky observatory and is located within a certified dark sky area. The room was super clean and had everything we needed and more. We loved the addition of the outdoor shower/tub and indoor romantic fire place. Kat's Dog, Jax, was wonderful and such a sweet addition to the weekend. We can't wait to come back!VerifiedKaylaOctober 14, 2023We can’t say enough wonderful things about Kat and her place. She was incredibly friendly and helpful. She was very responsive and her place was immaculate. She had all the dog necessities for our dog and her personal dog Jax was wonderful with our dog. Staying with Kat felt like staying with friends. We will for sure be back!VerifiedSarahOctober 1, 2023Kat was a wonderful host! She welcomed us with fresh homemade biscuits and blueberry jam and had an endless amount of useful amenities. I was very impressed with her attention to detail. Not only was the treehouse exactly like she described, it was very clean, and had a very cozy feel to it, nestled in the beautiful mountains of NC. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay and plan to stay here again soon!VerifiedConnieAugust 5, 2023We found the place to be even better than described. It was quiet and peaceful. The host was very friendly and we strongly suggest you ask for a sample of her homemade jelly. We look forward to our return visit and highly recommend it. It was a great value!VerifiedJulieJuly 15, 2023This place was adorable and romantic. The outdoor shower was so peaceful and relaxing. Very clean and modern. Kat was a very gracious host.VerifiedMichaelJuly 9, 2023The treehouse was a fantastic stay. by far the best Airbnb experience I've had. The place is as-advertised. The deck has a lovely view and the drive to Burnsville is straight forward. Quiet and peaceful location. We will 100% book this place again next time we're in the area.Kat is an excellent host: responsive, friendly, and checked in to make sure we had what we needed. Communication was great.VerifiedLarryJuly 7, 2023Awesome little place.If you need to wind down from stress it’s it.See some wildlife and 30 minutes from big towns