Beefy’s Retreat

The cabin itself is one of the most unique lodging experiences we ever had. The owner put a lot of personal time and care into it. We loved the seclusion and privacy. There were ample ammentities if that’s what you want but a real country feel and solitude at the same time. There were a couple of issues we experienced while we stayed which is why we give the property 4 stars. The home itself is 5 stars all the way. The owners as well as the management company were very caring, accomodating and understanding so the issues we did experience can easily be fixed. Our rating is only for our stay experience and not for the property itself. I would still encourage anyone to check it out. Again, they were problems that were easily identified and reversible. Just call ahead and inquire about it ahead of time.

This retreat is truly remarkable. My girlfriend and I had the pleasure of staying here for about a week and it was by far the best vacation we have ever taken together. Beefys retreat has breathtaking views, perfect privacy, and that log cabin charm. We were sad when we had to leave this beautiful place and go back to reality, but you can rest assured that we will be back! Also we got snowed in one day and couldn’t get our car out to get groceries. Beefy sent up the on site handyman with groceries and saved the day… Never have I been to a place where the owner (s) took such good care of their guests. This is a must stay place!

Just returned from a family vacation from this wonderful magical place. What a unique castle home. My teenagers even liked it! We went rafting, ziplining, biking and hung out as a family. Great that the place is wired up for the internet so there was access to the outside world since this is a very private, quiet place. Great retreat from the hustle and bustle of our lives. And we loved, loved, LOVED the gratitude tree. We will be back.

This whimsical retreat is a three-​story, stone covered, storybook castle in the woods about 20 miles north of Asheville, North Carolina. It is built into the hillside, so the second floor is the main entrance. Downstairs is the kitchen and living area with a delightful patio. The second floor has a large bedroom, bathroom and its own patio. The third floor is a loft with beautiful, wood-​carved, queen-​size bunk beds and foosball — the perfect place to stash the kids if you couldn’t get away without them!
The retreat is an ideal way to be «off the grid» for a weekend or full week of personal reflection, romance, fun with friends or a family retreat, but off the grid is an option since the cottage is wired with internet and satellite television.
The decorator must have a great sense of humor. It is sophisticated enough to satisfy the most discriminating, but there are stuffed animals displayed like hunting trophies and peering out from cubbies.
The road to the retreat is gravel covered and steep in spots. I can imagine it would require four-​wheel-​drive in the winter and you wouldn’t want to drive a ground-​hugging Ferrari at any time of the year. That ruggedness helps keep the riff-​raff out to provide an incredibly quiet experience. (If your Unilocal shows the Google map to the retreat location, you can see by the twisting, winding roads how far off the beaten track this respite is located!)
Beefy’s Retreat provides an enjoyable stay and a great chance to let your inner Maid Marian and Robin Hood run free!

We just returned from our North Carolina vacation. We experienced several highlights, but this little «micro castle», as they call it, was the most unique.
It is near Asheville but really out by itself so you feel privacy and accessibility.
This is not roughing it. My Lord, they even had an Ipod Dock (which I had no idea existed)
It would be a good idea if you go to bring an ATV, plenty of places to roam on the road. It is also a great place to ride bikes, hike all that stuff. We saw a ski resort at the bottom of the hill but the kids seemed to be taking the chair lift up carrying their bicycles
Oh and the critter are abundant but fortunately the cute little hot tub is privately fenced.
The place is small but has lots of beds. We are a couple and it was perfect small and very unique like a storybook tower in levels.
We especially liked the Gratitude Tree, where we were encouraged to hang a message of what we were thankful for on this tree in the woods just outside the cabin.
If you have a large family and want to spread out this may not be the place but I will be back for a hunting trip
Also not easy to find but the directions were great, also back there the gravel road is king, that may require a 4WD in snow but we were there just at beginning of the leaf season which was awesome.
The Asheville area was quite a pleasant surprise they call it the Paris of the South but this isn’t supposed to be about that huh? Bring Food and Spirits with you. Nearest store is like 15 mins away. Quiet YES!!!