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Cabin #1- River Front
Cabin #1- River Front
Cabin #1- River Front
Cabin #1- River Front
Cabin #1- River Front
Cabin #1- River Front
Cabin #1- River Front
Cabin #1- River Front
Cabin #1- River Front
Cabin #1- River Front
Cabin #1- River Front
Cabins 2 & 3
Cabins 2 & 3
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Cabins 2 & 3
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Cabin #3
Cabin #3
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Cabin #2
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Cabin #2
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Cabin #2 Shed
Cabin #2 Garage
Cabin #2 Garage
Cabin #2 Garage
Build Site # 1 with Septic and utilities
Flat front year
Future build sites or campground
Future build sites or campground
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$1,500,000

Hot Springs, NC 28743
Listed by Mary Liske · Looking Glass Realty AVL LLC
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
6
Living area
3,734 sqft
Year built
2015

About this home

Discover River Lodge Retreat, an established short-term rental property in the heart of Hot Springs, NC, offering a rare blend of income, expansion opportunity, and mountain tranquility. Spanning +/-8.5 private acres along the French Broad River, this property includes three furnished, income-producing cabins—each thoughtfully updated and surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. Beyond the existing rentals, multiple build sites invite future growth. One riverfront site already has its own address, septic system, and power in place, ready for a new cabin or luxury riverside retreat. At the top of the property, multiple flat wooded sites provide easy access from an existing road—ideal for additional vacation rentals, a campground, or a private owner’s residence overlooking the valley and river below. This property is located just minutes from downtown Hot Springs, known for its natural hot mineral springs, charming shops, restaurants, and direct access to the Appalachian Trail. Guests return year-round to enjoy hiking, kayaking, fishing, and soaking in the area’s rich natural beauty. With a strong rental history and positive cash flow, River Lodge Retreat is a proven performer with exceptional potential to expand. Whether you’re an investor seeking a turnkey hospitality business, a developer envisioning a boutique cabin community, or a nature lover desiring a personal retreat with income possibilities, 1640, 1641, 1642, 1643 River Road offers endless opportunity in one of Western North Carolina’s most beloved destinations.

Property details

MLS #
CAR4318441
Property type
Portfolio
Subdivision
none
Status
Active
Days on market
59
On market date
N/A
Stories
1
Garage spaces
2
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Hot Springs Elementary
1.01 mi away · Grades 0-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
131
Student:teacher ratio
10.9:1
District
Madison County Schools
Middle
Madison Middle School
8.33 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
439
Student:teacher ratio
11.6:1
District
Madison County Schools
High
Madison Early College High
11.18 mi away · Grades 9-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.1
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
271
Student:teacher ratio
27.1:1
District
Madison County Schools

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$300,000 down
$1,200,000 loan
Principal & interest$7,783
Property tax (est.)$1,250
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated January 2, 2026.

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