Apeldoorn House
A house like no other, a house you will want to return to over and over again.
Your Black Mountain Retreat!
This gorgeous home is nestled on pristine private land in the Blue Ridge Mountains. You will be cradled in peace and serenity both inside and outside the house.
Experiencing nature with the sights and sounds of birds, the fluttering of butterfly wings, the babbling of the brook, the grazing of wild turkeys, and possibly the journey of a mama bear and her cubs; these things will give you joy and delight!
Coffee on the porch in the morning and wine in the evening will melt your worries away.
Walk the grounds, see where the fairies live among the ferns in the summer, and enjoy the fire pit when conditions allow.
A stay at Apeldoorn House will send you on your way restored and refreshed!
Charming comments from our wonderful guests…
“This place is absolutely breathtaking. Every inch of this house reflects thoughtful details and stunning design. The house provides a perfect situation that allows for rest, relaxation, and reset.“
–Amanda
“Just outside of Black Mountain, we found ourselves in a comfortable mountain retreat with babbling brook and the comforts of home. We have marked this lovely spot as a place to return to. Located close to restaurants, shopping, mountain hikes, and horseback riding, we made the most out of our days here.“
–Angie
“My only concern about raving about our stay is that we want this place all to ourselves! The house is gorgeous and private with obvious care and thoughtfulness having gone into every design choice. The quality of the home and landscaping was fantastic.”
–Chris
The Inspiration
The Inspiration
My Irish ancestors from the 1800s and their thatched roof cottages inspired the design of Appledoorn house.
”What if a house could nurture the people living inside and the world outside too?
What if a house could feed its occupants?
Power itself? Boost biodiversity?
And at the end, leave no trace?”
Building with Hempcrete is one of many examples of such a home.
*From “Houses That Can Save the World” by Courtney Smith and Sean Topman, September 2022
Apeldoorn is a Custom Hempcrete Home
Hempcrete is used as a highly insulative wall material. It is a carbon-negative, natural, and lightweight construction material that provides highly efficient temperature and moisture control. It is also formable, dynamic, one-seventh the weight of concrete, and cures within hours.
Our Designer, Tim Callahan, without whom, none of this would have been possible.
Always Excitement in the Asheville & Black Mountain Areas
Wonderful shops
Unique and charming shops on Cherry St and Broadway. Some of our favorites are Seven Sisters Gallery, Sassafras, Bramblewood, Take a Hike and Town Hardware for the old town hardware experience.
Outrageous Restaurants
We have such a colorful, creative food scene in Black Mountain and Asheville, the options are endless. Some of our favorites are Pure and Proper, My Father’s Pizza, Que Sera, Taco Billy, Fresh Wood Fired Pizza, The Dripolator and Milton’s, just to name a few.
Blue Ridge Parkway
The Parkway provides access to some of the best hiking trails in the area and stunning vistas of some of the highest peaks east of the Mississippi River as it draws closer to Asheville.
Brew Pubs
Asheville is known as beer city after all. There are more breweries per capita than any city in the US, roughly 100 local beers can be enjoyed in Asheville. Black Mountain is no slouch either, there are 4 brew pubs right in town, Black Mountain Brewing, Pisgah and Lookout Brewing.
Music Venues
Inside or out, the music plays on in these little towns. Pictured is The White Horse, an iconic venue bringing together music of then and now.
Hiking
Lookout and Greybeard Trails in Montreat
Catabwa Falls in Old Fort.
Many trails are found off the Blue Ridge Parkway including Mt Pisgah, Craggy Gardens, and a host of others.
Check out “10 Best Hikes in Asheville”
Wildlife
You may find wild turkey, black mama bears with their cubs, occasional fox, and many species of birds around Apeldoorn House. The Asheville watershed borders the property. Butterflies love the flowers in summer.
Rafting & Ziplines
Experience the thrill of whitewater rafting or a calm float or tubing in the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. If flying through the trees is your thrill, there are several local zipline outfitters.
Biltmore Estate
Discover America’s largest home, which is just as stunning today as it was over a century ago. Through displays of vintage apparel, accessories, paintings, furniture, and more, discover the history of the Vanderbilt family, their visitors, and staff.
Your escape to the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Your Vacation Rental Located in Beautiful Black Mountain, NC.
Just 25 min to downtown Asheville.
