$700,000
About this home
Private log cabin for sale in Western North Carolina on 10.07 wooded acres with long-range mountain views — ideal for a vacation home, short-term rental, Airbnb, or VRBO investment property near Lake Lure and Chimney Rock. This authentic mountain log cabin retreat features 3 bedrooms plus a bonus room (commonly used as a 4th bedroom), 2 full baths, and an open-concept floor plan designed for comfortable full-time living or second home use. The main level offers single-level living with a primary suite, laundry, and bright sunroom — a highly searched feature for buyers seeking convenience in a mountain home. A wood-burning fireplace creates the cozy atmosphere buyers expect in a North Carolina mountain cabin, making it especially appealing for vacation rental guests. Enjoy outdoor living with a covered front porch and spacious back deck with mountain views — perfect for relaxing, entertaining, and maximizing short-term rental appeal. The upper level includes additional bedrooms, full bath, and a loft-style living area — ideal for hosting guests, large groups, or increasing rental income potential. For investors, this property offers a turnkey opportunity with select furnishings available, allowing for quick setup as a short-term rental cabin near Lake Lure. Prime location for both lifestyle and investment: • 6 miles to Lake Lure • 5 miles to Chimney Rock State Park • 13 miles to Fairview • 15 miles to Black Mountain • 30 miles to Hendersonville Close to hiking, waterfalls, boating, restaurants, and breweries, this property offers the balance buyers want: private mountain setting with convenient access to top Western NC attractions. Whether you're searching for a private mountain home, log cabin getaway, second home, or vacation rental/ income-producing Airbnb investment, this property delivers acreage, privacy, views, and strong rental potential. Mountain living the way buyers are searching for it — private, scenic, and investment-ready.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Canopy MLS
- MLS #
- CAR4422710
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Idylwild
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 1
- On market date
- September 15, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- N/A
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 146
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.2:1
- District
- Buncombe County Schools
- Enrollment
- 457
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.4:1
- District
- Buncombe County Schools
- Enrollment
- 278
- Student:teacher ratio
- 25.3:1
- District
- Buncombe County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Black Mountain's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Market position
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 16, 2026.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.