On the French Broad River, French Broad Chalet is a private one-bedroom retreat on six acres, with a front porch overlooking the water and surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. Just 7 minutes from downtown Marshall and about 35 minutes from Asheville, it offers mountain privacy with easy access to dining, shopping, and outdoor adventure.
What You'll Love
• Private French Broad River setting: Enjoy six private acres along the river, with space to slow down, reconnect, and take in the Blue Ridge surroundings.
• Front-porch views: Start the day with coffee overlooking the water and surrounding mountains, with opportunities to spot wildlife and listen to the river below.
• River access and outdoor adventure: Fish from the banks or enjoy easy access for kayaking, canoeing, rafting, and tubing.
• Barrier-free, wheelchair-accessible bathroom: The full bathroom offers added ease and accessibility for guests with mobility needs.
• Comfortable, well-equipped stay: A full kitchen, dedicated workspace, fast Wi‑Fi, and a Queen bedroom make it easy to settle in for a weekend or longer stay
Home Features
1 Bedroom | 1 Full Bathroom | Sleeps 2 in beds | Maximum Occupancy: 4
• Bedroom: Queen bed
• Living area: Luonto Queen sleeper sofa
• Bathroom: Barrier-free and wheelchair-accessible full bathroom
Practical Details
• Linens & towels provided (one set per guest)
• Self check-in is available for a smooth arrival.
• The reserving guest must be at least 25 years old.
• The home is located near a well-traveled road, and road noise may be heard during your stay.
• Wi‑Fi calling works well at the home.
• High-speed Wi‑Fi with upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps.
• Riverside fire pit: A small rock fire pit sits beside the French Broad River at the dock, across the road from the home. Guests will need to cross the road to use it. Firewood is provided.
• French Broad Chalet is conveniently located near a well-traveled road, which provides easy access to the home. Guests may hear occasional traffic noise, particularly while enjoying the outdoor areas.
• EV charger: An EV charger is available for guest use at the home.
Location
French Broad Chalet sits directly along the French Broad River just outside Marshall, North Carolina. The home is easy to reach by paved, well-maintained roads, and 4WD is not required.
Approximate drive times:
• Downtown Marshall: 7 minutes
• Weaverville or Mars Hill: 15–20 minutes
• Hot Springs: 25 minutes
• Downtown Asheville: 35 minutes
• Biltmore Estate: 45 minutes
• Asheville Regional Airport: under 1 hour
The Blue Ridge Parkway and a wide range of outdoor activities are within an easy drive, including scenic motorcycle touring, hiking, biking, fishing, paddling, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, horseback riding, ATV excursions, falconry, and clay shooting. Downtown Marshall and Weaverville offer local dining, shops, and live music, while Hot Springs is known for its mineral springs and spa experiences.
Extras with Yonder
* Discounted Biltmore tickets: after booking, you'll receive a guest-only code for ticket savings
* Yonder Experience Program: optional discounts on curated adventures (fly fishing, waterfall hikes, in-home chef dinners, yoga, art workshops, and more)
Professionally managed by Yonder, our local team is dedicated to delivering a smooth, high-quality guest experience from booking through check-out, with thoughtful care and consistent support every step of the way. Our Guest Experience Team is available every day of the year from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM by phone, text, message, or email, with emergency support available overnight.
⭐ Yonder Policies & Information
Cleaning Fee & Clean Guarantee
Yonder is committed to full transparency. All cleaning fees are clearly disclosed and backed by our **100% Clean Guarantee**. Reach out to our Guest Experience Team for further details.
Check-In / Check-Out
Check in is at 4pm and check out is at 10am. We're happy to review early and late check requests and will do our best to accommodate. While early check-in or late check-out can't be guaranteed, we always make every effort to honor these requests when availability allows. Paid options may be available.
Pets
Many of our guests have allergies, so we have maintained a pet-free environment so they can enjoy their vacation without the potential of an allergic reaction. If you have a pet, we are happy to recommend some alternatives nearby in our 'Pet Friendly Home' collection.
Quiet Policy
This home is located in a peaceful, private mountain community. To preserve the relaxing setting for everyone, please keep noise to a respectful level at all times. Parties and disruptive behavior aren't permitted, and we kindly ask that you be mindful of neighbors and quiet hours starting at 10pm.
Extended Stays
Reservations of 30+ days are subject to additional review. Stays exceeding 90 days require a separate agreement. A security deposit, mid stay cleaning fees and trash pick up fees may apply depending on the length of stay.
Military Discount
We proudly offer a 5% discount to active duty military members and veterans. Proper documentation is required. Reach out to our Guest Experience Team for details.
Last-Minute Bookings
For reservations made **within 5 days of arrival**, additional verification is required to protect our homeowners and guests.
This includes:
* A clear photo of a government-issued ID
* A full facial selfie of the primary guest holding that ID (must match the reservation name)
* A photo showing the last 4 digits of the payment method in the primary guest's name
Subject to security screening for verification and authenticity. Failure to complete verification may result in cancellation.