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    Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins

    4.8 (13 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Jake P.

    Wow! What a well thought out and well designed place to stay. This place exceeded all of my expectations and IMO is the perfect place to stay when in Asheville. We were also fortunate to meet one of the owners upon checkin and he was super nice and helpful. He gave us some great recommendations and even a quick tour as well! I could honestly go on and on about how well done this place is... but I just recommend you see it for yourself and experience Asheville as it should be experienced by staying at Wrong Way!

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    Madison T.

    Beautiful campground in west Asheville that houses 16 A-frame cabins. The campground includes high speed WiFi, a coffee shop, hanging hammocks, two different outdoor smokeless firepits, and two event spaces that can be rented out. Perfect spot to come work remote. There are fresh pastries served daily and other local snacks and drinks in the canteen.

    Our team hosted our first-ever out-of-town team retreat in Asheville, NC, and it did not disappoint. First! A shout-out to Explore Asheville. Their website is a wealth of knowledge of everything you need to know if considering a visit to Asheville. Their sales team helped me find the perfect solution for our small team--Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins. Before, during and after, Shelton Steele and the team at Wrong Way were excellent partners. For every question or issue we had, they were quick to answer and figure out solutions. We came in Wed - Fri in mid-October. We used the River Lodge's large meeting space with a large wall-mounted monitor for our team meetings and presentations. We had delicious breakfasts and lunches on-site provided by their catering partner, Newstock Pantry. We were lucky to have warm fall weather, which allowed us to enjoy many of our meals outside around the campfire and picnic tables. The cabins were a hit with the entire team. Everyone loved discussing what records were in their cabin and a highlight was the hammocks for the balconies. Swinging in a hammock and watching the sunset after a long day was a great way to relax. The entire Wrong Way layout made it feel like we were all together at a modern and well-manicured campsite. With Wrong Way as our home base, we were able to take hikes in the local park. Our team walked to the River Arts District to poke around the galleries. We had fun on a brewery tour that allowed us to see more of Asheville. We also enjoyed some local favorite eats from 12 Bones Smoke House, Wicked Weed Brewing Pub and a splendid private dining experience at Rhubarb. Thank you, Wrong Way for ensuring our retreat was a success. We all want to come back to enjoy Asheville again! Imagine all the fun we can have with warmer weather.

    Jackie D.

    We didn't stay the night, we just stopped in as locals for a cuppa coffee with our dog. The coffee is local and delicious. There are other drinks available, as well as some pastries. There is a view of the river, and Wi-Fi access. The two people working there were really sweet and made a darn good latte.

    The cabins are so stinking cute!! We're so happy to be staying here, it's close to everything but still gives you that cabin feel. Joe was so accommodating and helpful. We will definitely be returning here on our next trip to Asheville!

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    Very cute and unique. Get away from it all. Probably even better in summer. I went during a snowstorm.

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