Ultimate Dog-Centric Mountain Retreat w/Hot Tub, Pond & Fenced Yard!

The Barkwells Resort Experience Welcome to Barkwells, Asheville's premier dog-centric vacation destination! Celebrating over 20 years of "Come. Sit. Stay.®", Barkwells is an exclusive, low-density gated community designed specifically for dog lovers. Located just minutes from shopping, dining, and the Sierra Nevada Brewery in Mills River, this unique resort offers a safe, magical environment where dogs can truly be dogs. Step outside your door to discover acres of fully fenced, lush mountain meadows and a large pond perfect for your four-legged friends to run off-leash, swim, and socialize. Barkwells provides the perfect balance: a lively, open-air playground for your pups and a peaceful, luxurious mountain getaway for you. About the Baxter Cabin: Welcome to the Baxter Cabin! Conveniently located near the entrance of Barkwells, this beautiful 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom log cabin comfortably sleeps four guests. With convenient parking right at your door, you can walk up the short, accessible ramp and step inside to an incredibly private oasis. Once indoors, you are set apart from the other cabins, surrounded only by earth, water, sky, and bliss. The standout feature of Baxter is its incredible full-wall glass doors, which perfectly frame uninterrupted views of the adjacent pasture, the pond, and the beautiful mountains beyond. It is paradise in any direction! Cabin Features & Human Amenities: Luxury Bedrooms: Two spacious bedrooms featuring premium King-sized beds made up with triple-sheeted spa linens, Smart TVs/Roku, and luxury robes for lounging. Bathrooms: Two full bathrooms stocked with fluffy towels, hair dryers, and Gilchrist & Soames' BeeKind bath products. The master features an adjoining full bath and shower, while the guest bathroom offers a convenient stand-up shower. Fully Equipped Kitchen: Everything you need to cook a family meal, including a stovetop, oven, microwave, dishwasher, crockpot, blender, and an ice maker. We even provide a starter supply of locally roasted Beanwerks organic coffee! Indoor Comforts: A cozy gas fireplace, central heat and AC, high-speed Wi-Fi, a washer/dryer with starter detergent, Roku for all your favorite streaming, and a YouTube TV account for all the local and national broadcasts. Outdoor Living: Relax in your own private hot tub spa, grill out on your personal Weber gas grill, or sip your morning coffee in the rocking chairs on your covered porch while soaking in panoramic views. Unmatched Dog-Friendly Details: We don’t just tolerate dogs; we cater to them! The Baxter Cabin is fully outfitted to ensure your pets have the vacation of a lifetime: A private, runnable, fully fenced yard right outside your door. An extra-large dog door allows your pups to go in and out as they please. A securely gated covered porch. In-cabin dog amenities include 1 large and 1 medium dog bed, indoor and outdoor water bowls, dog towels, furniture covers, and provided waste bags. Dog crates and gates are available upon request to make packing easier! Escape to a place where you don't have to leave the property to have a wonderful, relaxing vacation. Book the Baxter Cabin today and experience why Barkwells is consistently recognized as one of the best dog-friendly vacation spots in the country!