Nestled in the mountains of Madison County, these meticulously-maintained cabins are located a short drive to Marshall, Mars Hill, Asheville, Weaverville, and Tennessee. This established nightly rental business boasts an occupancy of over 85% for 2025 and 80%+ of bookings are direct (vs. Airbnb/3rd party). The existing staff is local and long tenured and wishes to stay on with new buyer. The property has five adorable log cabins on 11.44 acres and very low property taxes. All cabins have one bedroom and one bath, a fireplace, and a gas grill. Private covered deck with hot tub in every unit allows guests to soak in the mountain views. Commerical washer/dryers are housed in utility building added in 2025. High speed internet + TV/streaming is readily available for guests. Visitors can enjoy solitude and hike trails in nearby Pisgah National Forest and Appalachian Trail. This is a rare turnkey business opportunity with over 20 years of documented bookings. Website and all future bookings convey. Latest survey obtained in 2020. Each cabin has its own septic system. Come to Hot Springs to start living your short-term rental dream today! Explore more: https://listings.wncrealestatephotography.com/sites/rdvnyman/unbranded
Discover River Lodge Retreat, an established short-term rental property in the heart of Hot Springs, NC, offering a rare blend of income, expansion opportunity, and mountain tranquility. Spanning +/-8.5 private acres along the French Broad River, this property includes three furnished, income-producing cabins—each thoughtfully updated and surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. Beyond the existing rentals, multiple build sites invite future growth. One riverfront site already has its own address, septic system, and power in place, ready for a new cabin or luxury riverside retreat. At the top of the property, multiple flat wooded sites provide easy access from an existing road—ideal for additional vacation rentals, a campground, or a private owner’s residence overlooking the valley and river below. This property is located just minutes from downtown Hot Springs, known for its natural hot mineral springs, charming shops, restaurants, and direct access to the Appalachian Trail. Guests return year-round to enjoy hiking, kayaking, fishing, and soaking in the area’s rich natural beauty. With a strong rental history and positive cash flow, River Lodge Retreat is a proven performer with exceptional potential to expand. Whether you’re an investor seeking a turnkey hospitality business, a developer envisioning a boutique cabin community, or a nature lover desiring a personal retreat with income possibilities, 1640, 1641, 1642, 1643 River Road offers endless opportunity in one of Western North Carolina’s most beloved destinations.
Andrea Conner, License #298336, Xome Inc., License #C24582, [email protected], 844-400-9663, 750 State Highway 121 Bypass, Suite 100, Lewisville, TX 75067
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Hot Springs is located in North Carolina. Hot Springs, North Carolina has a population of 521. Hot Springs is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 8.33% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 27.9%.
The median household income in Hot Springs, North Carolina is $43,382. The median household income for the surrounding county is $51,396 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Hot Springs is 46.5 years.
The average high temperature in July is 85.5 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 24.2 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 41.6 inches per year, with 14.5 inches of snow per year.
