Ultimate Dog-Centric Mountain Retreat w/ Hot Tub & 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 Diva Cabin Welcome to the Diva Cabin—the original light and airy cottage at Barkwells! This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom luxury cabin comfortably sleeps four guests, making it the ultimate mountain haven for couples, small families, and their beloved dogs. Step inside to find an inviting, open-concept living and dining room highlighted by soaring cathedral ceilings, a cozy gas fireplace, and rustic wood accents that will make you feel right at home in the mountains. A spectacular wall of windows bathes the space in natural light and provides gorgeous views overlooking your deep porch, the meadow, the pond, and the distant mountains. Cabin Features & Human Amenities: Luxury Bedrooms: Two spacious bedrooms, each featuring premium King-sized beds made up with triple-sheeted spa linens, Smart TVs/Roku, and luxury robes for lounging. Bathrooms: Two full bathrooms (including a shower/tub combo adjoined to the master), stocked with fluffy towels, hair dryers, and Gilchrist & Soames' BeeKind bath products. 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: Central heat and AC, high-speed fiber 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 watching the birds at the feeder. Unmatched Dog-Friendly Details: We don’t just tolerate dogs; we cater to them! The Diva Cabin is fully outfitted to ensure your pets have the vacation of a lifetime: A private, fully fenced yard right outside your door. An extra-large dog door lets your pups come and go 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 Diva Cabin today and experience why Barkwells is consistently recognized as one of the best dog-friendly vacation spots in the country!