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Open kitchen, dining and living space on the first floor

Fish carved by my father over the entryway

Master bedroom on main floor with king bed, sliding glass door to deck and hot tub!

Living space on the main floor with a gas Jøtul stove for a cozy winter evening.

Loft living space with TV, DVD player and a trunk with games!

Downstairs living space with a pull out futon double bed.

Perfect day for the hot tub with beautiful mountain views!

New Premium #52920

The Knob — Our Mountain Home near Asheville, North Carolina

House • Swannanoa NC United States

4 Guests

2 Bedrooms

2 Beds

2 Bathrooms

Pets welcome

Secondary home

Exchange types accepted

Simultaneous

Non-Simultaneous

Non-Reciprocal

Statistics

Listed October 2026

General Overview

The Knob is our two-bedroom mountain home in Western North Carolina, about 20 minutes from Asheville and close to Black Mountain. We have beautiful mountain views, big decks, and a hot tub. We love having our coffee out on the deck in the morning listening to the birds, and sitting outside at night looking at the stars.

We really love this area because there’s something for everyone. We enjoy hiking and biking, driving the Blue Ridge Parkway (and stopping for lots of photos!), and spending time in Asheville and Black Mountain. There’s also the Biltmore Estate, galleries, shops, live music, and so many great places to eat.

The Knob is a special place for us, and we’d love to share it with you!

The Space

The Knob has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The main level has the kitchen, dining and living area, primary bedroom, and bathroom. We spend most of our time here cooking, eating, and relaxing. There are lots of windows with mountain views, and the Jøtul gas stove keeps it cozy in the winter. The loft is another comfortable spot for watching TV or playing games.

Downstairs is the second bedroom and bathroom, along with another living area. There’s also a futon that pulls out for extra sleeping space, and we have bedding for it.

We have a covered front porch and a large deck off the main level, with lots of seating for relaxing and enjoying the mountain views. The deck also has a table and chairs for eating outside, along with the hot tub. The house is surrounded by trees, so it feels private and peaceful.

Guest Access

There are about six outside steps with a handrail up to the front door. Once inside, the kitchen, living and dining area, primary bedroom, bathroom, and deck are all on the main level. There are stairs down to the second bedroom, bathroom, and living area, and stairs up to the loft.

We’re in the mountains, so the property is sloped in places.

You’ll have the house to yourself and can use both levels, the loft, deck, covered front porch, and hot tub.

Notes

Parking is right in front of the house, with room for two cars. The mountain road up to the house is gravel so we recommend an all-wheel-drive or 4-wheel-drive vehicle. There’s only one other house farther up the mountain, so it’s usually very quiet.

We keep a few personal things in the downstairs closets, so those stay locked.

We’re happy to consider one small, sweet, well-behaved dog under 35 pounds. We’d just like to talk a little about your dog before making the exchange.

We keep the house non-smoking since we and some of our guests have allergies.

We have Wi-Fi at the house. Cell service can be spotty, but phones usually work fine when connected to Wi-Fi.

The hot tub is available for you to enjoy.

We like to have the house professionally cleaned between stays so it’s ready for whoever is staying there next. We’re happy to work out the cleaning arrangements depending on the exchange.

If you’re visiting in winter, keep an eye on the weather. The road is not plowed for snow, so it’s good to plan ahead.

Features

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Fridge

WiFi

Bed sheets

Oven

Towels

Washer

TV

Heating

Hair dryer

Microwave

Iron

Dishwasher

Smoke alarms

Clothes dryer

Coffee machine

High Speed Internet

Garden / yard

Air conditioning

Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace

BBQ

First aid kit

Fire extinguisher

Fireplace

Toys

Covered porch / verandah

Hot tub

Travel Styles

Long term

Weekend

Adventure

Romantic

Foodie

Relaxing

Mountains

Culture

Hiking

Cycling

Last minute

House Rules

Suitable for infants under 2

Suitable for children ages 2-12

Pets welcome

No smoking

Allergens

Cat free

Carpet free

Smoke free

Dates of Availability

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Neighbourhood

The Knob is in a quiet mountain setting with only a few homes nearby, so it feels peaceful and private. We love being able to head into Black Mountain or Asheville when we feel like getting out.

We enjoy both towns. Black Mountain is a nice place to wander through shops and galleries, have lunch, or walk around Lake Tomahawk. In Swannanoa, we enjoy La Bamba and Okie Dokies Smokehouse.

Frank and I have lived in the Asheville area for over 30 years, so we know Asheville best. We’re happy to share places to eat and things to do. There are so many great restaurants in the area to choose from! We really enjoy Biscuit Head for breakfast and French Broad Chocolate Lounge for a treat. Cúrate and Chai Pani are popular choices, too, and we’re happy to share more suggestions depending on what you like.

You can spend a few hours browsing downtown shops or visiting studios and galleries in the River Arts District. Biltmore Estate and the Grove Park Inn are worth a visit if you haven’t been. Both Asheville and Black Mountain have lots of local breweries with outdoor seating and sometimes live music.

We both love the outdoors. Frank kayaks the local rivers, and we’ve biked and hiked many of the trails around here. Let us know what you enjoy, and we can suggest places that might suit you.

For big mountain views, look into Black Balsam Knob, Craggy Pinnacle, or Mount Mitchell. A drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway with a picnic and a few stops is a lovely way to spend a day, too. We’ve eaten at Pisgah Inn and enjoyed the views from the dining room. You could combine a meal there with a hike up Mount Pisgah or a walk to the waterfalls at Graveyard Fields. If you’d like a guided river trip, Nantahala Outdoor Center offers rafting on the French Broad.

The Great Smoky Mountains are also within reach for a day trip—allow roughly 1½ hours to nearby access points, depending on where you’re going. Cataloochee Valley has elk and historic buildings, and the Cherokee entrance is another good starting point for exploring the park.

We’ve left a guest book with more suggestions from us, family, friends, and people who’ve stayed at The Knob. There’s plenty to do, but we also love just sitting on the deck and enjoying the mountains.

A few links to help you plan:

Asheville:
https://www.exploreasheville.com/

Black Mountain:
https://www.discoverblackmountain.org/

Romantic Asheville—food, hikes, waterfalls, and day trips:
https://www.romanticasheville.com/

Biltmore Estate:
https://www.biltmore.com/visit/

Grove Park Inn:
https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park

Mountain hikes, including Black Balsam Knob:
https://www.exploreasheville.com/article/mountain-balds-near-asheville-nc

Mount Mitchell:
https://www.exploreasheville.com/things-to-do/outdoors/mount-mitchell-state-park

Mount Pisgah:
https://www.blueridgeparkway.org/poi/mount-pisgah/

Pisgah Inn restaurant:
https://www.pisgahinn.com/dining/

Graveyard Fields:
https://www.romanticasheville.com/graveyard.htm

French Broad River rafting:
https://noc.com/french-broad-river-nc/

Great Smoky Mountains National Park:
https://www.nps.gov/grsm/

Cataloochee Valley:
https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/cataloochee-balsam.htm

Blue Ridge Parkway information and road conditions:
https://www.nps.gov/blri/

Check road and trail conditions before heading into the mountains, especially after bad weather.

Getting to my home

The easiest way to reach The Knob is by car. The last part of the drive is on gravel so we recommend an all-wheel-drive or 4-wheel-drive vehicle. Parking is right in front of the house, with room for two cars.

Nearest airport

Asheville Regional Airport is the closest airport and has rental cars available. Allegiant offers a number of nonstop flights into Asheville from cities around the U.S., although some routes are seasonal. Charlotte Douglas International Airport and Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport are also options if you don’t mind a longer drive.

Getting Around

You’ll want a car while you’re here. Black Mountain is about 15 minutes away and is the closest place for groceries, restaurants, and shops. Asheville is about 20 minutes away. Most things are an easy drive from the house, but there isn’t much within walking distance.

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Tania

Hi! We’re Tania and Frank. We live in the mountains of Western North Carolina. I’m a pediatric nurse practitioner, and Frank teaches high school biology. We’ve lived in the Asheville area for over 30 years and love it here. We’re always happy to share our favorite places to visit and things to do.

Our kids are grown, and we’re both getting close to retirement, so we’re looking forward to having more time and flexibility to travel together. We enjoy hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, and birding. We also like trying local food, exploring towns and villages, and getting to know the area.

We’re new to home exchange and looking forward to trying it. We like the idea of meeting new people and visiting places we might not have thought of before. We’ll take good care of your home and hope you’ll enjoy spending time in ours!