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Craggy Garden
Beautiful rhododendrons, grand views
1.5 miles: Moderate
For those who've rented Asheville, NC, cabins with hopes to vacation among rhododendrons, Craggy Gardens may be one of the best bets for a day trip. The pinkish-purple blossoms complement the grand views quite nicely. The beech forests, laden with ferns, mosses and wildflowers, create an enchanting setting. The hike from the picnic area may be short, but travels up a moderate incline. You should plan on spending some time poking around the woods, taking pictures of the old barn, and soaking in the views from the stone overlook.
On the trail
From the picnic area, follow the Bear Pen Gap Trail for 0.2 miles uphill. When the forest opens up to meadows, you'll meet up with the Craggy Gardens Trail. Take a right on the Craggy Gardens Trail and follow it to the overlook. Return the way you came.
Driving directions
From Willow Winds, take a right on Sweeten Creek Road. Drive 0.5 miles and then take a left on Rock Hill Road at the traffic light. Drive one mile down and then take a left on Hendersonville Road. Just 0.2 miles down, take a right onto the entrance ramp for the Blue Ridge Parkway. Turn left on the parkway. Exit the parkway just past mile 368, taking a left on Stoney Fork Road. Take an immediate right at the Craggy Gardens Picnic Area.
Why we are the best value
- 5 minutes from Biltmore and Asheville, NC
- Walking distance to Mountains-To-Sea trail
- Luxury Accomodations
- On-Site Management
- Secluded and Private Cabins
Specials
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Romance Package |
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Biltmore Estate Tickets |
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Spa Package |
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Horseback Riding at Sandy Bottom |
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Blue Heron WhiteWater |
From Our Guests
"I found Willow Winds on the internet and fell in love with it through the pictures. The reality is even better! "
"We came back to Asheville to celebrate our 10th Anniversary. Our time here at Willow Winds was wonderful and I agree with all other guests' comments about the staff -- very pleasant and helpful"
"Beautiful setting, very peaceful & relaxing."
"We'll carry fond memories of this visit to Asheville forever!"
"We've been home for almost a week and ready to come back! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Tracey's Twin. The accommodations were excellent and it was a very enjoyable and serene stay. "
"Truly a lovely location and accommodation. Your cabins in the woods are a true gem."
"JUST BEAUTIFUL!!! I love it here...so peaceful and luxurious as well. Keep up the great job."
"Our 2nd stay at "Cora's Pine". Back for another week of laid-back pure joy!!.
As Naples, Fl is a beach paradise....Willow Winds is a Mountain Paradise. We will continue to come back"
"My family has made a tradition of going away for Thanksgiving. i.e. Disney, outer Banks and now Asheville. This is the most wonderful place to stay. The cabin is huge and has everything you need...This is definitely a destination that we could return to. Any season would be fine."
"Awesome! Stay here while visiting the Biltmore Estate"
""Peaceful escape with activities on the grounds for all ages.""
"The cabins are in a lovely setting and have everything you need. This is our fifth year going to Willow Winds and we highly recommend it!"
"I Googled something along the lines of "Best Cabin in North Carolina" and I saw this place with a ton of great reviews. Thank you so much!"
"What a great Birthday Gift. This is our 5th trip to Willow Winds. We Absolutely love it!!!"
"Thanks! Our son and his new wife love Willow Winds, and so do my husband and I. We always notice how nicely y’all keep up the place....everything we need is there, and the firewood on the porch is wonderful! Can't wait ‘til our next visit sometime this summer!"
"This was our 6th year staying at Willow Winds and every time I drive thru the gate I feel like I have come home!.... This place is the ONLY place in Asheville you should stay if peace and quiet is on the agenda! "
"Another beautiful holiday here at Willow Winds. Our 4th trip here. It's not just a home away from home...it has now become our HOME! We feel so relaxed, so at home, and so, so very comfortable here."
"Best Vacation Rental in Asheville
Beautiful Cabins, wonderful views and great fishing! "
"Our Stay has been wonderful! I couldn't think of a better way to spend our 20th anniversary. "
"Our second trip to Willow Winds. Enjoyed this year just as much as last year. Can't say enough about how nice the cabin is, the staff and the premises. The view from the deck and the fountains never grows old. We will definitely be back!"
"Willow Winds is so beautiful and peaceful. We enjoyed the hiking & game room & even made a fire in the fireplace!! It was a novelty for the kids. We will definitely be back"
"Thank you for the amazing cabin. Your cabin and the services you provide made our stay in Asheville a memorable one. We will return!"
"September 2011, WOW!! Unexpected Beauty & Accommodations!! Great Setting!"
"We enjoyed our stay. You offer all the comforts and privacy of a VRBO, but in addition, the services and on site aid of a fine hotel with a concierge. "
"A Perfect Place to Relax. The cabin was roomy, clean, and had all the comforts of home and then some! "
"Willow Winds is a beautiful, peaceful and very relaxing place to stay...the gardens and fountains are beautiful."
"Willow Winds has been the perfect place to bring our family to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. There's something for every age!"
"I stumbled on this rental on the internet. It looked too good to be true - but it wasn't! We did not want to leave! We had the most relaxing vacation of our lives....We'll be back!"
"The cabin was clean, well equipped and we all enjoyed We've stayed on cabins before but never one that was so well equipped. You have thought of everything."
"We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay at Willow Winds."
"We had a great time enjoying the beautiful fall weather... We hope to come back soon. The people, the fireplace, the fat squirrels....a great change from South Florida
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"We picked a Winner!!! Lady Luck was looking out for us. Loved sitting out on the porch, wonderful breeze, fountain nearby and Everything was so comfy and clean"
"What a beautiful day!! My husband and I spent 2 nights at Kathy's Kabin...beautiful...then switched to Mom's. It was just as breathtaking as Kathy's. The beautiful beams on the ceiling are so impressive...the gorgeous "English" garden, the pond, the fountain...and the gorgeous American Flag in front of the waterfall!!! Thank you for all of this"
"Staying at Willow Winds offers the best of both worlds: a peaceful, soulful retreat back to nature and/or a 5 minute trip to downtown Asheville where the action is. With the gorgeous mountains as a backdrop, wooded areas, streams, and woodland flowers, this place is second to none in terms of the reclusiveness and reconnection with nature it offers. On the other hand, if one is in the mood for enjoying the arts, music, restaurants, and Bohemian culture, then a short trip to downtown Asheville is the place to be. "
"We love the Willow Winds cabins and hope to come back next year, or better yet, this summer!!;-)"
"We will miss....the sounds of lighted fountains....the flock of bluebirds....the bellowing of bullfrogs...the butterflies on crape myrtle and the many hour spent laughing and sharing a few family secrets and stories"
"A Magical, Spiritual, Meditative Experience!!!!"
"Seclusion in the city. It is just like staying at grandma's house sparkling clean of course but the little touches are perfect, done by someone who loves to have you come for a visit."
"Wow! I selected the best place to bring my friends from the Netherlands to visit!
We found that we had a home away from home. I will be back.
Thank you for helping me to make a great memory. Huge hit of luxury and comfort!
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"We have been amazed since we drove up!!! The cabin is very comfortable, clean, and home-y!! Love the atmosphere and felt like we were the only ones for miles around once we walked into the cabin. Loved our Stay!!!"
"November 2011, we loved it here. The hot tub, the fireplace, hammock....it's in a perfect location. We will be back"
"Wonderful visit and stay! Staying here was like home away from home!
Can't think of staying anywhere else when I come again!"
"Seclusion close to Asheville….There is a sense of tranquility here…… Sitting on our deck you could reasonably convince yourself that you were alone in the forest most of the time."
"Wonderful visit and stay! Staying here was like home away from home!.....Can't think of staying anywhere else when I come again."
"We never stayed at such a wonderful cabin!! This time we had two days...Next time we would like to stay at least one week"
"Our stay was more than I could have wanted it to be! My husband and I had never vacationed in a cabin before now....but I have the feeling this will not be our last stay with you guys. The cabin was perfect, the restaurants divine and seeing B.B.King made this experience "epic" as my husband would say!!"
"Happy New Year... Great Accommodations, great cabin and excellent hospitality. We felt like it truly was a "home away from Home"....We will definitely be back next year again in December."
"September 2011, This was our 5th visit to Willow Winds. Thanks to the staff at Willow Winds for making this such a great place to visit"
"Everything has just been Perfect. Sitting in front of the fireplace with my husband has been so cozy. The staff has been so friendly and helpful in finding something to do off the beaten path.....We will be back this summer with the kids!!"
"Willow Winds is a great place for Rest & Relaxation, all of the amenities are well thought out."
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Willow Winds. Thanks for a home away from home."
"This is our 8th visit to Willow Winds. We obviously love it here!!!....It's so easy to go, go, go, however, its so peaceful here everyone should make time for....peaceful fountains, hammocks, rocking chairs, and romantic nights with the sparkle of the fireplace."
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