Barkwells

It was love at first sight as soon as we drove into the property and checked into our cabin (Peppermint Patty)!! The words, «superb», «fantastic», and «amazing» can’t even begin to capture how warm, inviting, and beautiful this place is!
What we appreciated the most was the attention to every detail – it’s like they anticipated every need we may have had! From the well-​organized and plentiful amount of utensils in the kitchen drawers, to the blender and toaster in the cabinet, and to the wine glasses and champagne flutes in the cupboards… not to mention the doggie towels and sheets, to how very clean it all was, attention to every single detail meant so much!
Also, they’re dog friendly and really mean it! There’s no weight or size limit to the pet (s) you can bring which also means so much b/​c we have 2 large dogs. Who, by the way, had the best time! They loved exploring the property and running around in the backyard!
Actually, all of us had the best time and left wishing we could’ve stayed longer. We’re already planning our next trip, so I’m sure we will! You’re heaven sent, Barkwells! Thank you!

Barkwells provides the perfect setting for a dog friendly dream vacation.
Here you have your own spacious, comfortable, and luxurious cabin — 2 bed 2 bath, fireplace, hot tub on your deck, kitchen w/​cookware, dish washer, laundry, views from living room and master bath, private fenced yard with doggy door all on a completely fenced in 8 acre property with plenty of room for running around and swimming in the lake. I’m not sure who enjoyed this more — the humans or the dogs. From the welcome basket with yummy goodies for both canine and human to the tempurpedic pillows and plush doggy beds (dogs allowed on furniture too, of course), this place is fantastic.
You are about 20 minutes from downtown Asheville and there are 3,000+ miles of hiking trails in the region, as close at a 15 minute drive away. Grocery shop and stay on the property, or go out to cool restaurants and cultural events at night… either way you can’t go wrong.
Bonus: There are chickens on site (start your breakfast with fresh, organic free range eggs!), everyone is friendly, and service is top notch. The owners and staff are all great people — as are the other guests! Schedule a massage or a couples massage (the therapists come to you, and they’re great!).
Our only mistake was not booking for longer. We tried to extend our stay but all the cabins were taken. Next time we come, it’ll be for a full week — minimum. So, so, SOOOOO worth the 11 hour drive it took us to get here from Manhattan.

I don’t think I could have asked for more.
8 acres for the dogs to run around and play, along with a pond makes it a wonderful vacation spot for the dog loving family.
The cabins are gorgeous. An open floor plan with all the amenities! Very clean!
Just a short drive from Asheville, there is plenty for the humans to do too.
The staff was very helpful as well!
Definitely will be returning!

Woof, howl, bark and pant! If you’re a dog or a dog’s person, this is as good as it gets.
Seven 2-​bedroom cabins located inside an 8 acre compound with a pond in the center. Lot’s of room to run, fetch, swim and chase the birds!
The cabins are gorgeous. They are log cabin style with an open floor plan with all the amenities: fully stocked kitchen, gas fireplace, hot tub on the porch, washer and dryer, doggy door with fenced in yard, dog towels and sheets.
The cabins are beautiful and spotlessly clean and located 20 minutes from downtown Asheville. The owners are gracious and helpful. They even put a birthday flag up outside our cabin to celebrate our birthday!
As the say at Barkwells, Come, Sit, Stay!