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Wintersun.. A World Class Private Estate Atop A Mountain 15 min from Asheville

Family-friendly holiday home with water park and sauna

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Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Interior
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Fairview, NC
  • Place, Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Biltmore Estate
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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Frequently asked questions

Does Wintersun.. A World Class Private Estate Atop A Mountain 15 min from Asheville have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Does Wintersun.. A World Class Private Estate Atop A Mountain 15 min from Asheville have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

What luxury perks are available at Wintersun.. A World Class Private Estate Atop A Mountain 15 min from Asheville?

This property features 1 hot tub, as well as a jetted bath and a fireplace.

What makes Wintersun.. A World Class Private Estate Atop A Mountain 15 min from Asheville a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, Jetted bath, and fireplaces all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Wintersun.. A World Class Private Estate Atop A Mountain 15 min from Asheville.

Is Wintersun.. A World Class Private Estate Atop A Mountain 15 min from Asheville family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground, a water park and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Wintersun.. A World Class Private Estate Atop A Mountain 15 min from Asheville is a hit with families.

Is there a private hot tub at Wintersun.. A World Class Private Estate Atop A Mountain 15 min from Asheville?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Wintersun.. A World Class Private Estate Atop A Mountain 15 min from Asheville?

No, Wintersun.. A World Class Private Estate Atop A Mountain 15 min from Asheville does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Wintersun.. A World Class Private Estate Atop A Mountain 15 min from Asheville?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Reviews

Wintersun.. A World Class Private Estate Atop A Mountain 15 min from Asheville Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 257 out of 263 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 263 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 263 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 263 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 263 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blaire F.

Liked: Cleanliness
The pictures don't do this property justice. This was absolutely the best place I have ever stayed. The staff were so friendly, and the grounds are just so very beautiful. I can't wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry L. F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful mountain property, outstanding views, comfortable, spacious and ideal for my three partners, their wives, my wife and me to gather for our annual get together. We particularly enjoyed having our morning coffee on the huge back deck while watching deer feeding within a stone's throw in front of us. Our hostess was gracious and at our beck and call should we need anything. Would highly recommend and have already booked my return trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael W., Buford, GA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
What an incredible place to stay. Best option available in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than advertised!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely incredible!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori Ann W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Breathtaking.

We love getting away as a family. North Carolina as been one of our favorite places to head. We booked this beautiful home, due to it's location. The home, the grounds, and the homeowners are amazing. The home and the grounds were beautiful, peaceful, and left you not lacking in anything. With in the first hour of being there, we all stated we were staying again, no ifs ands or buts. If you get a chance to stay here, DO IT!, you want be disappointed!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay!

Beautiful property, completely private and a house full of character top to bottom! I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone traveling with a group.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C., Lutz, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
This property is so big you might not see your kids except for mealtime! It's a gorgeous property, but not for those that have troubles walking up hills. We certainly got our exercise exploring the estate! My 13yr daughter had 15,000 steps one day....that'll keep them off the devices!! One of my favorite memories will be sitting on the front porch watching the lightning bugs in the evening with my kids.....they've never seen them before!!
Disc Golf
My kids pooled their money together to buy a scooter so that they could race down the hills...made for good exercise for the dog as well!
We love how dog friendly they are at Wintersun!!!
Although, swing doors can be confusing to the bulldog.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

nancy w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family reunion

Amazing property and beautiful place- very responsive hostess/manager. Would recommend a new grill as we planned to grill one evening but it was not as clean as we would have expected so we changed plans.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Inn - super cozy

Everything is so comfy at this house - great location - easy to get to Asheville and beautiful grounds to take walks and enjoy mountain life. Every state room is perfectly appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wintersun Bliss

This was our fifth year at Wintersun! What a wonderful place! We always look forward to our stays at the big house! Roaming the grounds and trails and heading in to Asheville and the surrounding areas. Just too much fun! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness

60th Birthday party

The host and caretaker were amazing and very responsive. The property was even more incredible than the photos could show. Nothing beats having acres of land to yourself allowing you to laugh loud and enjoy your music late into the evening. Plenty of kitchen space for the private Chef we hired for a speacial dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

Beautiful home and wonderful accommodations! We loved our stay and are itching to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gray K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Maria E.

Tranquil Estate combining grandeur and warmth

Winter sun estate is truly magical! Not only is the setting tranquil with stunning, hiking trails and rolling hills with a magnificent porch front view… It truly feels as if you have stepped back in time with its grand architecture, furnishings and setting. Perfect for hosting multiple family’s and friends as we did for our weeks stay celebrating our friends and family coming in for our sons wedding. We hosted an intimate Rehearsal Dinner which all of our guests really enjoyed . The host has such a beautiful array of dishes, stemware , silverware etc to easily host an elegant dinner party! Beds were comfy with very spacious rooms and en-suite bathrooms that made it perfect for 8 of our family members to move in for the week. We didn’t want to leave! The only “tweaks” I would recommend would be a supply of a few more towels per guest
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly Recommend

We did an extended 13 day stay and enjoyed the property immensely. Judy is easy to communicate with and she went out of her way to upgrade the wifi for us since we were working remotely. The grounds are beautiful for hikes, frisbee golf, or walking with dogs. We’ll likely return.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

david l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Asheville area relaxation

Really enjoyed Wintersun. It was a very picturesque property with hiking trails and a lot of tranquility1
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Athena F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible space for a family celebration!

We reserved Wintersun to celebrate our mom's 90th birthday. The porches, views, trails, and wildlife made the celebration extra special. We found most of the trails to be very well maintained. Landscaping is also quite impressive. (Nice work, Alex and crew!) We enjoyed seeing wild turkeys on the main lawn each morning/evening. Staff were very responsive and helpful (no problems, just questions!). Neighbors stopped to help us take photographs. I can't wait to go back. Judy and her staff have earned all the accolades possible.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lidia P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Respite

Wintersun met all our expectations. We were looking for a place where our family could get together and enjoy all that Asheville has to offer and reconnect with friends. The property has many hiking trails and provides plenty of space for guests to enjoy quiet time.
Stayed 50 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lou M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Truly a world class estate property!

Our family rented both the Inn and the Cottage on this gorgeous 180 acre property for one week in June... for our daughter's nearby wedding in Fairview. The Inn is even better than the photos. Beyond description. Beautifully decorated, lovingly maintained, all details taken into account. We had almost all dinners in the large dining room - seats 10 easily. And the kitchen amazed us.. ample seating for family and friends to relax. Our favorite area is the front porch... lounge chairs and chaises and more. We could relax and watch the fireflies, enjoy the full moon rising, and the horses in Judy's pasture nearby. Very private gated property with a 3/4 mile driveway. We walked and ran the 4 miles of trails, explored the labyrinth, played disc golf, fished in the stocked trout stream. This is by far the best Vrbo we have ever experienced. It felt like Narnia... and there is even a large wardrobe or two. :) Two beautiful bears ambled by - one in the meadow and one by the waterfall.. magical. We hope to return with our family in the future. Thank you, Judy, for making our outstanding wedding week even more memorable. Lou from Colorado
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property and house

The visit to Wintersun exceeded our expectations!!! The hosts have a truly amazing home and we are so grateful we got to spend our weekend there. 5 star experience all the way!!! We will be back to enjoy it even more. The rooms are beautifully decorated and the thoughtfulness to every detail was truly appreciated. Amazing amazing !! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely breathtaking experience

We had an absolutely amazing time staying at Wintersun for a long weekend and an intimate wedding. The grounds and house exceeded all expectations from the listing and our research. The house was truly incredible, offering plenty of room for us to gather together while also providing spaces for privacy. The grounds were breathtakingly beautiful, exceptionally quiet, and peaceful. We will definitely be returning one day in the future and are grateful to Judy for allowing us to use Wintersun for an absolutely incredible weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful spring weekend

I returned to Asheville for my 30 year high school reunion with a group of close friends. Wintersun was an amazing location that offered so many options. Sitting on the front porch and simply enjoying the views (which included wild turkeys, deer, hawks and a local horse) while catching up with old friends was likely my favorite. The trout filled stream, frisbee golf courses and hiking paths were some of the other enjoyed amenities. Perfect spot and this group will return for sure. Thank you for sharing your beautiful and special property!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael F., Jacksonville

Liked: Cleanliness

Sober Disc Golf Trip

Incredible property with a short but interesting history of its development. Custom built to be a resort retreat for Non-Profit executives/employees. Operated as a high end B&B / Inn for over a decade. Every bedroom has a full bathroom and every room has a working gas fireplace. Beautifully landscaped and very well cared for.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024