Cabin in Clyde, NC

Glamping at its finest - riverfront yurt, 30-minutes west of Asheville

Glamping at its finest - riverfront yurt, 30-minutes west of Asheville

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Overview of Glamping at its finest - riverfront yurt, 30-minutes west of Asheville

5 out of 5 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Mountain view
  • Fireplace

Check out the area

Clyde, NC
  • Popular LocationWheels Through Time Museum26 min drive
  • Popular LocationMaggie Valley Festival Grounds27 min drive
  • Popular LocationCataloochee Valley42 min drive
  • AirportAsheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)48 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Glamping at its finest - riverfront yurt, 30-minutes west of Asheville

Experience the charm of a cabin in the woods with the modern amenities of home and the unique Zen-like experience of a Yurt. What's a Yurt? Yurts are circular dwellings built around a wood frame, originally designed by the Nomads of Mongolia. Today they are enjoyed in a variety of glamping settings, coast to coast.

Perched high above the Pigeon River, at the Wildcat Ridge peony farm, our luxury yurt--the first of its kind in Haywood County--features a full kitchen, bathroom, separate bedroom, living room with sleeper sofa, dining areas, wrap-around porch with a grill for your BBQ, and an outdoor fire pit with seating.

Ringed by mountains, our Yurt is located on a small family farm that specializes in peonies (May is peak peony season) and cultivated fig trees.

Wildcat Ridge Farm is just 30-minutes east of downtown Asheville, at the gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Nantahala National Forest and near Pisgah National Forest. We are also a short 20-minute drive to historic downtown Waynesville with its handmade arts & crafts, furniture shops, restaurants and bars.

Spend your days hiking, white water rafting, canoeing, visiting the hot springs, skiing Cataloochee in the winter, biking in the warmer months, or taking in the sights and sounds of Asheville and Biltmore Estate.

Traveler Details:
Check In: 3:00 PM or later
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Gourmet catering and box lunches available (Chef/Owner)
Children 8 and above are welcome
No pets
No smoking

Property manager

Ricardo and Suzanne Fernandez

Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Mountain view
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Not suitable for children under 8 years old.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Not suitable for children under 8 years old. Not smoking allowed in the Yurt

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Clyde

Located in Clyde, this cabin is in a rural area. Wheels Through Time Museum and LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Waynesville Recreation Center and Queen's Farm Stables. Traveling with kids? Consider Maggie Valley Festival Grounds and Fantasy Golf & Game Room. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and cycling.

What's nearby

  • Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 20 min drive
  • Wheels Through Time Museum - 26 min drive
  • Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 27 min drive
  • Cataloochee Ski Area - 28 min drive
  • Cataloochee Valley - 42 min drive

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • Haywood Cafe - 12 min drive
  • Ferguson Supply - 13 min drive
  • J Creek Cafe - 17 min drive
  • Fines Creek Cafe - 13 min drive
  • Gigi's - 16 min drive

Reviews

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Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Crystal S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Yurt Get Away
This was our first yurt experience and the property was fantastic as were the owners. The view of the river is amazing. The property is so peaceful and we had a relaxing time. Ricardo met us on the way in and showed us around and even left us a bottle of wine and chocolate. He was an awesome host! Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

5/5 Excellent

Jim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway
Location was great, close enough to Waynesville / Maggie Valley area, but still remote and peaceful. View of the river and gardens was great. Riccardo was a wonderful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

5/5 Excellent

Sondra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yin Yurt was so amazing!!
This property was just beautiful. Our first time staying in a yurt and it was very cool. The yurt was clean and stocked with everything you need. The view overlooking the Pigeon River was breathtaking. The owners were so nice...left us a bottle of wine and chocolate:) We will definitely be back for a future stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

5/5 Excellent

Josh J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded Getaway
Very secluded, relaxing, clean. Family of 4, enjoyed the river views. Owner is very responsive, easy to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

5/5 Excellent

Judith G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The yurt was just perfect. It was clean, well equipped, and just remote enough for a perfect getaway
Ideal!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ricardo and Suzanne Fernandez

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Ricardo and I moved to the mountains of western North Carolina from South Florida in the mid-90s to open a restaurant, Lomo Grill, in downtown Waynesville. We grew many of the fruits and vegetables for our restaurant on the farm. We operated our restaurant for 16 years before turning to other adventures, including producing gourmet tomato sauces, teaching cooking classes, operating culinary tours to Ricardo’s native Argentina, catering private events in the greater Asheville area and as a NC Master gardener cultivating and growing peonies and fig trees for sale to the public. Wildcat Ridge Farm has long served as a gathering place for our family and friends. Building the yurt stemmed from our desire to share this slice of heaven with others. Photo credit: Emily Chapman

Why they chose this property

We purchased the land that became Wildcat Ridge Farm in the mid-90s. We had operated an Import/Export business in Miami for years and were seeking a change in lifestyle and surroundings. This piece of land--along the Pigeon river, with a creek running through it, ringed by mountains and blessed with southern exposure and all-day sunshine--was exactly what we dreamed we would find. We converted an abandoned tobacco barn into our home and began the process of cultivating the land for the fruits and vegetables we would serve in our restaurant. At one point, we even terraced a section of the hill and planted grape vines, until we realized we barely had time to cut the lettuces, much less make wine! We fell in love with the property and added to it over the years, turning it into a gathering spot for our family and friends. Wildcat Ridge Farm has served as a regular respite for guests from California, to Buenos Aires, to New England. Until now those guests fought over a single guest bedroom and sofa. Now, we can offer them the luxury and adventure of this gorgeous yurt with a more spectacular view that we have from our own deck!


What makes this property unique

Our biggest question was “what to build?” We explored all sorts of options – from log cabins, to A-frames, to simple cottages, but once we discovered yurts, that was it! Not only is a round building just…cool…it’s very eco-friendly. Pacific Yurts are built using SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative) sustainably sourced wood. They can also be removed from a site leaving virtually no trace. Beyond the environmental warm, fuzzy feelings, they are incredibly gorgeous inside and out. Our yurt features all of the comforts of home, including a full kitchen, tiled shower and bath, living room, dining area, breakfast bar, private bedroom and a wraparound deck with a view of the river. There is also a garden area outside with a fire-pit and seating for your star-gazing and storytelling. Bottom line? It’s where we would want to stay if we were traveling to the mountains!

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