Escape to Emerald Ridge, a cozy, view-forward mountain cabin tucked inside an exclusive ski resort community near Hatley Pointe Ski Resort—ideal for families and friends who want easy winter access, peaceful mountain views, and a true cabin getaway feel. Spend your days on the slopes or exploring nearby trails, then come home to a vaulted great room, a stone fireplace with gas logs, and decks made for sunset sips and stargazing.
What You'll Love
* Inside a ski resort community for quick access to winter fun
* Vaulted great room + stone fireplace with gas logs
* Open-concept layout for meals, game nights, and reconnecting
* Sleeps 8 in beds | Max occupancy 8
* Mountain-view decks + a gas fire pit for cozy evenings outside
* Dog-friendly so the whole crew can come
Home Features
* Spacious living area with high ceilings and comfortable gathering space
* Stone fireplace with gas logs
* Fully equipped kitchen for easy breakfasts and group dinners
* Main level: 2 bedrooms + 1 full bathroom
* Lower level: 1 bedroom + 1 bonus room with full bed + 1 full bathroom + covered deck
* Fast Wi-Fi for streaming and remote work
Sleeping Clarification
This home is listed as a 3-bedroom, but it includes a 4th enclosed sleeping space (bonus room) on the lower level with a full bed, offering extra flexibility and privacy for groups.
Outdoor Features
* Back deck with seating and mountain views
* Deck with gas fire pit for relaxing after adventure days
* Covered lower-level deck for shade and all-weather lounging
* Fresh mountain air, sunrise coffee, and peaceful evenings under the stars
Practical Details
* Sleeps in beds: 8 | Max occupancy: 8
* Linens: Linens provided for all beds (any additional sleeping beyond listed beds requires guests to bring extra linens)
* Internet speed: 1 Gbps / 25 Mbps
* Road access: Roads are paved, but steep and narrow. 4WD is recommended in winter weather.
Location Highlights
* 10 minutes → Hatley Pointe Mountain Resort
* 25 minutes → Mars Hill (shops, cafés, small-town charm)
* 20 minutes → Appalachian Trail access (Sam's Gap)
* 50 minutes → Downtown Asheville
* 1 hour → Asheville Regional Airport
* Close to hiking trails and scenic mountain drives for year-round exploring
Bonus perks when you book with Yonder
* Discounted Biltmore Estate tickets with a guest-only code
* Yonder Experience Program with curated adventures and add-ons (waterfall hikes, fly fishing, private chefs, yoga, and more)
Emerald Ridge is professionally managed by Yonder, a local team known for responsive service and a smooth, well-cared-for 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.
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. Security deposit, mid stay cleaning fee and trash pick up fees may apply depending on the length of stay. A security deposit, mid stay cleaning fees and trash pick up fees may apply depending on the length of stay.
Payments
If booked more than 30 days before arrival, 50% is due at booking and the remaining balance is due 14 days before check-in. If booked 14 days or fewer before arrival, full payment is due at booking.
Cancellation
More than 31 days before arrival = full refund (minus travel insurance premium if purchased).
14–31 days before arrival = initial payment is forfeited.
Within 14 days of arrival (or early departure/shortened stay) = all rent payments are forfeited, with cleaning fees and applicable taxes refunded as required.
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.