Fainting Goat Mountain: Luxe Cabin in the Blue Ridge Mountains of WNC

Experience 270° views and playful goats near Asheville, NC

The GOAT Retreat: Fainting Goats & Epic Views!

Burnsville, NC, United States
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About

✨Welcome to Fainting Goat Mountain— aka the G.O.A.T! This fully renovated luxury mountaintop cabin sits on 2+ acres with stunning 270° long-range Blue Ridge views and its own herd of 14 adorable fainting goats overlooking the Cane River. Perfect for families, kids, and anyone seeking a unique, interactive mountain escape. Visit the goats—and yes, they sometimes “faint”!

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Fainting Goat Mountain: Pet Friendly Luxury Cabin + Hot Tub + 270° Views + Friendly Fainting Goats: Wake up above the clouds at Fainting Goat Mountain (aka “The G.O.A.T.”) — a fully renovated luxury cabin on 2.2 private mountaintop acres featuring breathtaking 270° Blue Ridge views, a private herd of 14 adorable fainting goats, 6-person hot tub, 1GB fiber internet, game room, and family-friendly treehouse with playground net over the goats. Perfect for families, couples, and groups seeking a one-of-a-kind mountain escape just minutes from Asheville’s best hiking, breweries, and scenic drives. Why Guests Love Fainting Goat Mountain: • Private mountaintop setting with panoramic 270° long-range Blue Ridge views • Unique on-site herd of 14 fainting goats overlooking the Cane River 🐐 • 6-person CalSpas luxury hot tub with stunning mountain views • Ultra-fast 1GB fiber internet + strong cell service • Family-friendly treehouse + playground net overlooking the goats • Game room with ping pong, shuffleboard, darts & cornhole • Pet-friendly (dogs or cats under 50 lbs) • 360° virtual tour available so you can explore before booking Luxury Cabin with Space to Relax & Recharge: This newly renovated rustic retreat blends upscale comfort with authentic mountain charm. Enjoy breathtaking vistas from multiple bedrooms and the great room, along with premium furnishings designed for restful stays. Premium comforts include: • Sealy Posturepedic & Serta iComfort mattresses • 1,800-thread-count Mellanni linens • Turkish cotton towels & luxury bath products • Smart TVs throughout the home • Cozy gas fireplaces inside and out for cool mountain evenings Outdoor Living Designed for Connection: Experience mountain living at its finest with multiple outdoor gathering spaces: • Expansive wrap-around porch with rocking chairs & panoramic views • Flagstone patio with Trex seating & stone benches • Gazebo overlooking the goats and Cane River valley • Gas firepits & Weber grill for memorable evenings • Rustic pergola with ambient LED lighting • Granite boulder landscaping & natural river rock accents Fully Equipped Kitchen & Dining: Prepare meals with ease in a fully stocked kitchen featuring granite countertops, hammered copper farmhouse sink, GE appliances, coffee makers (ground + K-cup), toaster, and everything needed for family dining. A second lower-level kitchen with refrigerator provides added convenience for larger groups. Ideal Location Near Asheville’s Best Attractions: Enjoy peaceful seclusion while staying close to top destinations- • Downtown Burnsville – 10 minutes • Asheville – 35 minutes • Blue Ridge Parkway – 40 minutes • Appalachian Trail – 25 minutes • Hatley Pointe Ski Resort – 25 minutes • Linville Falls – 40 minutes • Mount Mitchell – 1 hour • Pisgah National Forest – 27 minutes Pet Friendly Mountain Retreat: Bring up to two well-behaved pets (dogs or cats under 50 lbs). Pets must remain leashed outdoors and are not permitted inside goat enclosures. Perfect for: • Family vacations • Romantic mountain getaways • Unique group trips • Nature lovers • Remote workers seeking fast WiFi with inspiring views • Guests looking for a memorable experience beyond a typical cabin stay Book your stay at Fainting Goat Mountain today and experience why guests call this property a truly unforgettable Blue Ridge escape. Availability fills quickly — reserve your dates now and start planning your next mountain getaway!

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What this place offers

Amenities

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Outdoors

  • Alfresco dining
  • BBQ
  • Fire pit
  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio
  • Sun loungers

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini Fridge
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Outdoors

  • Alfresco dining
  • BBQ
  • Fire pit
  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio
  • Sun loungers

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini Fridge
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

Family

  • Board games
  • Children's books and toys
  • Children's tableware
  • Fireplace guards
  • High chair
  • Playroom
  • Travel crib
  • Window guards

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Ethernet connection
  • Life-size games
  • Ping Pong Table
  • Theme room

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan
  • Indoor fireplace
  • Portable fans

Parking and facilities

  • EV charger
  • Free parking on premises
  • Private living room
  • Free street parking

Accessibility Features

  • Step-free access There are no steps to get into the home, and the entryway is level

Location features

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

Services

  • Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more
  • Luggage dropoff allowed For guests' convenience when they have early arrival or late departure

Luxury Amenities

  • Property manager
  • Shuffleboard

House Rules

Hello and welcome to our cabin! We’re so happy you chose our property for your vacation! Before you settle in and get comfortable, we would like to make you aware of the House Rules in place at our vacation rental. Understanding and complying with our house rules will make for a comfortable and fun stay for everybody! Please read each of the rules carefully in order to avoid any danger or deductions from your security deposit upon check-out. Quiet hours are 10p-8am. Although the property is private, we do have neighbors bordering 3 sides of the property and ask guests to please be respectful of that. No loud music or otherwise disruptive behavior can be tolerated. Please treat our house with the same respect as you would your own home. We’ve put a lot of effort into making this into a lovely space to be enjoyed by our guests. Be sure to maintain a good level of cleanliness throughout your stay, this will make it much easier when check-out time comes! In case of any accidental damage, we’ll look into the issue internally to decide if and how much the deduction or repair cost will be. We hope you have lots of laughter and fun times during your vacation! Please try to be mindful of the neighbors and keep noise to a minimum during nighttime hours. Please ensure you read and fully understand the house rules at the beginning of your stay. If anything is unclear, please contact us so we can explain in further detail to avoid any misunderstandings. Have fun! This is YOUR vacation time, and we hope you make the most of our wonderful property, its amenities, and your opportunity to relax and visit the surrounding area. House Rules: 1. Don't burn the house down. 2. Don't kick our goats. No, seriously. :) 3. HAVE FUN! 4. This house is on a septic system- please read (and follow) the signs for kitchen sink and use of the toilets. If the property or its contents exceeds the security deposit, the cost to repair or replace will be billed to the guests. 5. Many of our neighbors live here full time. Please minimize noise between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. to ensure our neighbors can enjoy a night of undisturbed sleep. No loud music or otherwise disruptive noise/ behavior can be tolerated as this cabin is located in a neighborhood with neighbors on 3 sides of the property. 6. If any neighbors report excessive noise, your vacation rental agreement could be terminated, and you’ll be asked to leave our property. Should this happen, it will result in a loss of the rental amount. 7. No parties or events are allowed. 8. Any small gathering is restricted to ten people in total and must comply with the rules regarding noise. 9. No glass allowed in hot tub for safety reasons. 10. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the property. 11. 🐾 Pet-Friendly Mountain Getaway Near Asheville Your pets deserve a vacation too! Our cabin welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs (up to 50 lbs) or cats (pet fee: $75 per stay applies). Only pre-approved dogs or cats under 50 lbs are permitted. A $75 pet fee applies per stay. Pets must remain leashed and under adult supervision at all times outdoors. No pets are allowed in or near the fenced goat enclosures under any circumstances. All pet waste must be bagged and disposed of immediately using the provided supplies. Unauthorized pets, damage, or failure to follow these rules will result in additional cleaning or damage fees and may lead to early termination of the stay without refund. ***Please make sure you select ‘Bringing a pet’ when booking so the fee applies automatically. 12. All garbage must be disposed of inside garbage bags. Please do not place loose trash in outside trash receptacle. 13. Netflix and Amazon Prime movie rentals can be purchased using our account however you will be charged for each rental.

Accessibility

Neighborhood

Paved

Guest Access

Guests will have keycode access to the property via private gate, and may access all areas of the property, except for the goat enclosures.

Reviews

Jordan
May 2026 · Airbnb
Very cool spot with great views, and the goats are a fun and unique feature which we all enjoyed. The house was clean and very well supplied, but outside is where the magic is. We had a couple technical issues but the host was prompt and offered to send a repair man same day.
Denise
May 2026 · Airbnb
Joshua was very friendly and always quick to respond to and messages that I sent him with questions. The house is AMAZING the goats are just the cutest. I will definitely give it more than 5 stars if I could. I will also go back in a heartbeat.
Christopher
April 2026 · Airbnb
Place was amazing. My son loved visiting the goats every morning. The kids enjoyed playing ping pong and shuffleboard. Spacious rooms and unique furnishings all throughout the home. Overall, the entire home had well thought-out spaces. The best Airbnb we’ve stayed at so far.
Liza
March 2026 · Direct booking
We had a lovely stay at Fainting Goat Mountain! The cabin was well comfortable, cozy, and had incredible views. We especially enjoyed the hot tub and the adorable goats. Thank you, Josh and Amy, for a wonderful and memorable weekend!
Joe
March 2026 · Airbnb
Beautiful property! The goats were an amazing touch and there were even a few baby goats. VERY kid friendly cabin/property, the treehouse was a favorite and the streaming on all TVs was a help. The cabin is perfectly decorated to feel like a mountain cabin (animals and antiques) with modern amenities. The three levels also provided privacy. Wrap around deck helped us enjoy the amazing views. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Find us

All roads coming into the neighborhood, including the driveway are fully paved. There are two parking areas, one lower lot that can fit 4 vehicles, a circle drive at the top that could fit 3 vehicles, and one gravel driveway in front of the shed that can fit 1 vehicle.

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