Fitness-friendly holiday rentals in Western North Carolina

This is my second time staying at this fantastic spot, and it was just as great as the first. They are wonderful hosts, the place is a real hidden gem, and the community has so much to offer. It certainly won't be my last time here!

Best stay ever! Lin and Russell were so kind and friendly. She gave us a tour of the apartment before hand. The apartment was stocked with everything you need and more. Dog friendly with a nice backyard for our dogs to use. You really felt like you were home.

We traveled to see Metallica in concert at the BoA stadium. It was walkable which was awesome! I do wish we had a list of places close by to eat, but overall the stay was awesome!

Great apartment! We came for the Lovin' Life Music Fest; it was about a 20 minute, easy walk. Plenty of space in the apartment, beds were comfortable, couch was slightly on the small side, but there were only 2 of us, so it was fine. The key fob wasn't left in the lock box upon our arrival, but I reached out and was responded to in about 10 minutes and he was able to let us in. Definitely would recommend this place and if we come back to the festival, I would stay here again!

Very clean! Great location downtown with lots of restaurants and bars nearby. Host is awesome - let us check out an hour later!

We loved the condo! It had everything we needed and more! Lovely place! Would definitely come back! Very well maintained!

Very responsive. Place is cute. If you want lots to do, good place, close to everything. Somewhat loud at night due to nightlife but great experience overall!

The stay was perfect for what we needed. Very comfortable bed

We enjoyed our stay in this property. We literally had everything we needed and the location was perfect (within 4 miles of all the spots we visited). We were allowed to check in early and responded to every message within minutes. I genuinely enjoyed my stay and will book again if we ever visit the area again.

Great place to stay for a short trip to the mountains. Cozy with a stunning view!

We sat on the balcony every morning and enjoyed the beautiful peaceful river view. Very comfortable and clean home with everything you need. Jackie was very helpful and accessible. Convenient location. Definitely recommend this condo.

Everything was up to expectations with nice clean place with little extras provided that made our time lovely. Thanks.

If you’re using a car, consider parking resources. It can cost more than $25 per 24-hour period in some locations. I found some public parking lots about 1/2 mile away just poking around. One garage charged $7 each day. Another two garages allowed free access if you check into the garage after 6 pm and other garages offered free parking during weekend hours. This was a great location to experience Knoxville as a visitor but stress was pretty high wondering where we could park at reasonable cost and not too far from the loft. Fortunately, the weather was beautiful when we made our little hikes to and from. The loft comfortable and well appointed all around. The concrete everywhere is confirmed to not be one of my faves for final construction state but the owners did well with that unique (to me) wall, ceiling and floor material choice.

Amazing location & the apartment was beautiful (views and all!!). We've been to the area multiple times before and this by far is one of the best places we've stayed at. The host was excellent, flexible and very responsive. Would not have to think it twice before staying here again.

Beautiful and peaceful surroundings. Loved spending mornings on porch with coffee and the birds. We enjoyed dinners at the club and lunches at the bistro onsite too.

I had a wonderful experience during my stay! The accommodation was perfect, cozy, and had everything I needed for a comfortable visit. Unfortunately, I had to check out earlier than planned due to a family emergency, but the host was incredibly understanding and accommodating during this time. Their kindness and flexibility truly made a tough situation much easier to handle. I am grateful for their exceptional hospitality and cannot wait to return for another visit when I have more time to enjoy the area fully. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a delightful stay with a fantastic host and view of Grandfather Mountain.

Exactly like the pictures! They almost don’t do the view justice! The hot tub was one of our favorite parts. We drove about 40 min to Cade’s cove for a hike.. highly recommend. We also stopped at “Burger Master” and “Townsend Abby Pub” where David took great care of us! We will definitely be back to the Rocky Top Retreat!

What a great weekend! The condo was so nice with a fantastic view!

Our family felt right at home at Michael's A-frame. My husband commented that it felt as though we had stayed there before, and it really had. It has every amenity and creature comfort you could want or need, including a nicely stocked spice cabinet, plenty of linens, board games and puzzles, and a place to do laundry. Michael was friendly and helpful. Our family had an awesome time, and we hope to be back to enjoy the property in the summer months!

Melissa's home was exactly as described. the home had everything we needed, we felt right at home. the space was clean. we spent a lot of time on the front porch, enjoying the view and peaceful surroundings. we would definitely consider staying here again next time we are in the area!

Barry and Tricia are both so lovely, they were always very professional and extensive with their responses which I appreciated. The house was gorgeous and very spacious. It was very clean with an amazing view of the lake behind. We met the previous owner and he was very kind as well. The only thing I could think to ask of them is to include more pictures in the listing! You are gatekeeping your gorgeous home! lol This is a worthwhile stay with a group of friends or family. Thank you to Barry and Tricia! <3

We stayed for a Bach, we had so much fun at the house. There was a lot to do. We enjoyed the hot tub and backyard area very much. We really loved this place it was very clean.

The condo was well maintained and included everything our family of 4 needed to have a good time. The facility offered shuttles to the distant parking area which was appreciated. The location is beautiful. Onsite food selection at the pantry is minimal, definitely recommend grocery shopping prior to arrival. The location is 20-30 minutes from attractions in Boone.

We had an awesome stay here!! Clean, comfortable, well lit, and quiet, this was just the place we needed. Wes is the best host we’ve ever had - he let us know when some local wildlife made an appearance outside!