Arden, North Carolina · Less than a mile from the Blue Ridge Parkway 828-654-9040 · Toll free 1-877-231-6574 · info@bentcreeknc.com
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Bent Creek Lodge at dusk, a timber mountain lodge in the woods at Arden, North Carolina
Asheville area · Bent Creek

A mountain lodge in the woods, minutes from the Parkway

Ten themed rooms, a full country breakfast every morning, and trails that start at your door. Less than a mile from the Blue Ridge Parkway entrance, 15 minutes from downtown Asheville.

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Rated 4.9/5 on TripAdvisor, based on 194 reviews, as of Oct 2026 Full breakfast included with every lodge stay Built from trees cleared on this land in 1998

The Lodge

Built from the trees on this hillside, run like a home

Construction began in 1998, and the trees cleared from the site became the lodge's exterior siding, posts, and beams. The lodge opened in November 1999. Innkeeper Randy Claybrook, who bought Bent Creek in November 2019 and brings over 30 years of customer service to the job, runs it as a home first: shoes off, coffee on, and a team that knows every trail and dinner table in the area.

"Come in. Take your shoes off and make yourself feel at home."

Inside, the open main floor holds the kitchen, dining room, living room, a gift shop corner, and a pool table. More than fifty photographs of local trails and waterfalls by local artist Susan Stanton hang in the public spaces, and there is a second living room downstairs for quiet evenings.

The front of Bent Creek Lodge, a timber lodge with porches in the Bent Creek woods
The great room at Bent Creek Lodge with a stone fireplace and timber beams
The great room, for fireside evenings
The pool table and staircase in the Bent Creek Lodge great room
A pool table at the heart of the lodge
The covered porch at Bent Creek Lodge, set for outdoor dining above the gardens
The covered porch, for breakfast outside

Rooms

Ten rooms, each with its own North Carolina theme

The ten guest rooms sit on three levels, and every one has a private bath, individual heating and air conditioning, and a full breakfast included. Beds are made with upgraded mattresses and soft Comphy Company linens. Rates range from $175 to $350 per night depending on the time of year, day of the week, and room amenities (official site rates, as of Oct 2026); current rates for your dates are on the booking page.

The Rhododendron Room at Bent Creek Lodge with a weathered gray queen bed and rhododendron artworkClassic Queen

The Rhododendron Room

Queen bed · Tub & shower · Upper level

Local photographs, weathered wood, and purple and green hues make it feel like stepping into the forest. A back door opens to the upstairs balcony and mountain views beyond.

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The Bike Room at Bent Creek Lodge with a queen iron bed and vintage bike artClassic Queen

The Bike Room

Queen bed · Tub & shower · Upper level

Old-timey big wheel bike art and an antique bike poster, a queen iron bed with black accents, and a back door to the second floor balcony for long range views.

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The Bird Room at Bent Creek Lodge with a queen iron bed and bird themed decorClassic Queen

The Bird Room

Queen bed · Tub & shower · Upper level

Filled with bird houses and photos of the native birds that nest on the property, binoculars close by. The back door opens to the balcony above the garden feeders.

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The Tree Room at Bent Creek Lodge with a queen bed made of cherry branchesSelect Queen

The Tree Room

Queen bed · Tub & shower · Lower level

Soft mocha colors and a queen bed made of cherry branches. The back door opens to the spacious lower covered deck, with swings, rockers, and views of the forest.

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The Waterfall Room at Bent Creek Lodge with a rustic pine log queen bed and waterfall photographsSelect Queen

The Waterfall Room

Queen bed · Tub & shower · Lower level

Local photographs of cascading waterfalls and a rustic pine log queen bed. The back door opens to the lower covered deck and the woods beyond.

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The Water Room at Bent Creek Lodge with a heart pine trestle bed and blue accent wallSignature Queen

The Water Room

Queen bed · Glass enclosed shower · Upper level

A blue accent wall behind the heart pine trestle bed, a warm pine desk, and a spacious glass enclosed shower like standing in a waterfall. A third guest can be added with a roll-away bed for $50 per night.

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The Mountain Room at Bent Creek Lodge with a king bed, Appalachian quilts, and a soaking tubSignature King

The Mountain Room

King or twins · Soaking tub & shower · Lower level

Traditional quilts and Appalachian memorabilia, a large soaking tub, and a back door to the covered deck over the garden. The king can be set up as two twin beds when needed (+$20 for twins).

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The Wildflower Room at Bent Creek Lodge with a locust log queen bed and balcony doorsPremium Queen

The Wildflower Room

Queen bed · 2-person whirlpool tub · Upper level

A queen bed made of locust logs cut from this property, wildflower photos and pottery, and a bathroom with a two-person whirlpool tub, shower, and granite-top vanity. Balcony door, mountain views.

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The Barn Room at Bent Creek Lodge, an ADA accessible king room on the main levelPremium King

The Barn Room

King bed · Whirlpool tub · Main level · ADA accessible

Rustic charm on the main level, with a ramp to the front porch and no steps involved. King bed, large bath with whirlpool tub and shower, 32 inch HDTV with Dish Network, and a writing desk.

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The Fern Room at Bent Creek Lodge with a king bed in soft green tones and a jetted tubPremium King

The Fern Room

King bed · 2-person jetted tub · Lower level

Soft, soothing greens give the Fern Room the feel of a forest glen. King bed, an oversized two-person jetted tub, HDTV, and a back door to the covered deck over the garden.

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Private bath in every roomFull breakfast includedComphy Company linensIndividual heating & ACIron & ironing boardAlarm clockUSB power portsHair dryer
A full breakfast for two served on the covered porch at Bent Creek Lodge

Breakfast & Treats

A full country breakfast, and never the same one twice

Coffee is on by 7:00 am, and breakfast is served from 8:30 to 9:00, indoors or out on the covered porch. Every morning starts with coffee and teas, homemade granola and yogurt, seasonal fruit, and juice. Then comes the hot entree of the day: it might be an egg frittata filled with veggies and cheese, spinach cakes with tomato gravy, or whole wheat waffles, always cooked to order.

"Stay as long as you like and never have the same breakfast twice."

That is the lodge's pledge. Special diets are no problem, with a tasty alternative for any diet from vegan to gluten free, and an early breakfast can be arranged if you have morning plans. In the afternoon, treats wait on the kitchen bar: Reverse Chocolate Chip Cookies, Coconut Macaroons, Cranberry Pecan Bars, and Best-ever Brownies, with beverages in the guest refrigerators and a wide selection of hot teas.

Blueberry pancakes cooking on the griddle at Bent Creek Lodge
Cooked to order, every morning
Afternoon cookies with a Bent Creek Lodge stoneware mug on the kitchen bar
Afternoon treats on the kitchen bar
Cranberry pecan bars, one of the afternoon treats at Bent Creek Lodge
Cranberry pecan bars, a guest favorite

Local Guide

Out the door: trails, the Parkway, and Asheville

Bent Creek Lodge sits in a forested triangle less than a mile from the Blue Ridge Parkway entrance and three miles from I-26. You get the quiet of the woods and the whole of Asheville within a short drive.

A fern lined trail through the woods at Bent Creek

From the back deck

Trails from your door

Hike secluded trails right out your room door. A winding trail drops from the back decks past native perennials to the creek and the fire circle, then links the 160-acre Riverwind community, the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, and the Arboretum.

The gardens at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville

About 3 minutes

North Carolina Arboretum

Cultivated gardens and woodland trails less than a mile from the lodge. Go early for quiet paths, and combine it with a Parkway drive starting at the same exit.

Layered blue ridges along the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville

Under a mile to the entrance

Blue Ridge Parkway

Take the Highway 191 exit at milepost 393.6 and you are on the ridge within minutes. Overlooks, picnic spots, and trailheads run in both directions, and fall color season fills up fast.

The Biltmore Estate house in Asheville, North Carolina

15-minute drive

Biltmore Estate

America's largest home is 10 miles from the lodge. Give the house and gardens the better part of a day, book tickets ahead for fall and holiday dates, and stop in Biltmore Village on the way back.

Tubing on the French Broad River near Asheville

Half a mile

French Broad River

Launch a canoe within half a mile of the lodge and float past the Biltmore Estate, or spend a slow summer afternoon tubing. The lodge team can point you to the put-ins.

15-minute drive

Downtown Asheville

Independent restaurants, breweries, galleries, and shops, with few chain stores in sight. Ask Randy and the team to help plan each day: they know the area well, from waterfall hikes to the dinner tables worth booking.

Practical notes: the lodge has a two night minimum on weekends and holidays, so fall weekends go early. Parkway weather can turn foggy at elevation even when Arden is clear, so start scenic drives in the morning. To reach us: I-26 exit 33, Highway 191 south for 3 miles, then right onto Parkway Crescent at the rock sign.

The Luhn House vacation rental next door to Bent Creek Lodge, with its own porch

Next Door

The Luhn House, a whole house for the whole crew

Bringing family or a group? The lodge manages the Luhn House, a free-standing vacation rental about 100 yards up the road on a 10 acre wooded lot with its own small waterfall. It sleeps up to 10, at $400 to $700 per night (official site rates, as of Oct 2026).

Three bedrooms plus a bonus children's room with four bunk beds, and two and a half baths. The main level has a fully equipped kitchen with a mahogany hand carved bar, a great room with a massive stone fireplace, and a dining area. Outside: a four person hot tub on the main deck, a Weber gas grill, and room to spread out. Children of all ages are welcome, there is a two night minimum, and lodge breakfast can be added for $20 per person with a day's notice.

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The Luhn House great room with a massive stone fireplace
The great room and its stone fireplace
A bedroom at the Luhn House with doors to the deck
Bedrooms with deck doors and forest views
The fire circle in the woods at Bent Creek Lodge with a s'mores basket
The fire circle, down the trail from the decks

Good to Know

Policies, in plain words

Check-in and check-out

Check-in is from 3:00 pm and check-out is at 11:00 am. Breakfast is served from 8:30 to 9:00 am; an early breakfast can be requested if you have morning plans.

Deposit

Reservations for SINGLE rooms, for 1 night require a full deposit at time of booking. Single Rooms, Group reservations of 2 or more rooms, and the Luhn House will be charged 50% of the lodging cost, plus taxes, at the time of booking.

Cancellations

Cancel 30 or more days out: deposit refunded less a $25 per-room fee, or transferred in full, free, to a future stay or gift certificate. At 2 to 29 days the fee is $50 per room. Within 48 hours of arrival, cancellations, no-shows, and early departures are charged the full remaining balance.

Minimum stay and occupancy

Two night minimum on weekends and holidays; one night stays open up depending on other reservations, and there is no minimum midweek. Rooms sleep two, except the Water Room, which can add a third guest on a roll-away bed for $50 per night. Rates do not include 13% sales and hospitality tax.

Children and pets

Children over 12 are welcome at the lodge; younger children are welcome when the whole lodge is rented for a private event, and there is no age minimum at the Luhn House. Animals are not permitted in the lodge or the Luhn House; service animals are welcome.

Smoking and payment

The lodge is smoke-free inside and on all rear decks; smoking is permitted on the front porch, and smoking in a guest room carries a $150 cleaning fee. Balances are due by check-out; the lodge accepts MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express, personal and traveler's checks, gift certificates, and cash.

FAQ

Questions, answered directly

What is breakfast like at Bent Creek Lodge, and what time is it served?

A full breakfast is included with every lodge stay and is served from 8:30 to 9:00 am, indoors or out on the covered porch. Coffee is available by 7:00 am. Every morning starts with coffee and teas, homemade granola and yogurt, seasonal fruit, and juice, followed by a hot entree such as an egg frittata with veggies and cheese, spinach cakes with tomato gravy, or whole wheat waffles. Alternatives for diets from vegan to gluten free are always available, and an early breakfast can be arranged on request.

How much is a room at Bent Creek Lodge?

Rates range from $175 to $350 per night depending on the time of year, day of the week, and room amenities (official site rates, as of Oct 2026). Rates are based on single or double occupancy and do not include 13% sales and hospitality tax. Current rates for your dates are shown on our booking page. The Luhn House vacation rental next door is $400 to $700 per night.

What deposit is required to book?

Reservations for SINGLE rooms, for 1 night require a full deposit at time of booking. Single Rooms, Group reservations of 2 or more rooms, and the Luhn House will be charged 50% of the lodging cost, plus taxes, at the time of booking.

What is the cancellation policy at Bent Creek Lodge?

Cancel 30 or more days before arrival and your deposit is refunded less a $25 per-room fee, or transferred in full, free, to a future reservation or gift certificate. Cancel 2 to 29 days before arrival and the fee is $50 per room, with the same free transfer option. Cancellations, no-shows, and early departures within 48 hours of arrival are charged the full remaining balance.

Are children and pets allowed at Bent Creek Lodge?

Children over 12 are welcome at the lodge, and there is no age minimum for children at the Luhn House. Animals are not permitted in the lodge or the Luhn House. Service animals are welcome.

How far is Bent Creek Lodge from the Blue Ridge Parkway and downtown Asheville?

The lodge is less than a mile from the Blue Ridge Parkway entrance (Highway 191 exit at milepost 393.6), about 3 minutes from the North Carolina Arboretum, and 10 miles, roughly a 15 minute drive, from downtown Asheville and the Biltmore Estate entrance. Trails start right outside your room door.

Book Direct

Book direct with the lodge, no middleman

Booking direct keeps your reservation, your deposit, and your questions with Randy and the team at the lodge. Pick whichever way suits you:

Reserve online

Live availability on the lodge's own booking system, the same one this page links to throughout.

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828-654-9040

Toll free 1-877-231-6574. Happy to help with rooms, trails, and dinner plans.

Email us

info@bentcreeknc.com

10 Parkway Crescent, Arden, NC 28704

Getting here: from I-26 take exit 33 and follow Highway 191 south for 3 miles, under the Blue Ridge Parkway bridge, then turn right onto Parkway Crescent at the rock sign and follow the signs half a mile up to the lodge. Coming off the Parkway, take the Highway 191 and N.C. Arboretum exit at milepost 393.6.

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