The beauty of the natural landscape of Asheville will make you fall in love and make you start to think that a good hike would be a wonderful thing to do. It’s only natural that you will want to get outside and get up close and personal with the flora, the fauna, and the views of mountains, returning home to the comfort and luxury of our Mighty Tree Properties Asheville retreats at the end of your adventure. It can be difficult to find your way around a new place, however, and because we want to ensure that our guests enjoy a full and successful vacation experience, we have created this complete hiking/walking guide to Asheville, showing off our favorite trails and offering up hints and tips that will make your hike feel as simple and charming as a walk in the park!
Your Outfit of the Day
Social media sites like to use that phrase when they show everyone what they are wearing on camera, but your outfit of the day could have some inconvenient circumstances if you didn’t dress appropriately.
The Feet Matter for Asheville Hiking
Your feet are going to bear the burden of this adventure in Asheville, and so we will start from the bottom and work our way up. Comfortable boots or shoes should be well fitting and offer good traction and ankle support, while the socks you wear should be moisture wicking and non-chafing. Nothing destroys the mood on a hike faster than blisters or a fall.
Moisture Wicking is the Name of the Game
As much as you may want to wear your most comfortable pair of jeans, a good hiker knows that the cotton material holds on to water and will add unwanted weight, especially in the case of a sudden rainstorm. North Carolina weather can be unpredictable, so dressing in layers may be the secret to the success of your hike, just as carrying (or tying it around your waist) a rain jacket is most important.
Hats and Sunglasses
The final touch to your outfit, hats and sunglasses, will protect hikers against sun and heat, so even if it doesn’t seem that adding more would help you stay cool on a sultry summer day in North Carolina, we can assure you that blocking the sun’s rays however you can is the best thing you can do!
Safety Matters
Many of the trails we will list below are out in the wilderness, and having enough water or wearing enough sunscreen can be the difference between happy hikers celebrating with a beer and a soak in one of our hot tubs, and worried hikers wondering if they really can drink the rainwater out of cupped leaves like they’ve seen done in the movies. Two quarts of water per person per day is the rule of thumb. The sunscreen—always make sure to reapply throughout the day—will allow you to sleep comfortably each night without feeling pain, and although you could pack a bottle or two in your luggage, any local drugstore, grocery store, or convenience store will sell it. Map, compass, and GPS device are vital, as is studying the trail in advance to get an idea of what you are facing, and if you are hiking alone, notifying someone of where you are hiking and what time you plan to be back. Also, don’t forget snacks and a first aid kit!
The Rules of the Trail
Now that you are presentable, let’s take a few minutes to get to know the rules of the trail. Rules may be boring, but they could keep you from having a miserable time. Some are simple, including yielding the trail to faster hikers, and pack it in, pack it out. There won’t be garbage cans in the wild, and we want to keep North Carolina looking as beautiful as it does today. Which leads us to the next rule, stay on marked trails. Not only could you get lost if you wander off, you could destroy delicate ecosystems that could affect our wilderness areas in all the wrong ways. And finally, you are hiking into the habitat of many different wild animals, so remember that they belong there; you are the interloper, so be sure to keep your distance. That mama doe does look soft, but all animals have a bit of a mama bear in them, and hers could come out if you tried to pet her or her baby. Keep your distance from the wildlife, but feel free to take as many pictures as you want for remembrance!
Mountain to Sea Trail
Now that we have gotten the boring yet important, stuff out of the way, it is time to take a hike, and our first trail, the Mountain to Sea Trail, is perhaps the most popular one out of all that we will discuss today. Covering 4.8 miles of lush North Carolina countryside, this out-and-back trail starts at the Folk Art Center at mile marker 382 on the Blue Ridge Parkway taking hikers on a journey through canopies of trees, meadows filled with wildflowers, and a relatively steep ascent to the midway point of your hike, the Haw Creek Overlook. The signs don’t lead you to the overlook per se, but when you reach the top the overlook will be on your left and all of the beauty of the Asheville landscape will be spread out before you. This hike is considered a moderate one, taking just over two hours to complete (if you don’t lollygag at the top) and offering an elevation gain of 803 feet. Because it is an out and back trail, you will return to the Folk Art Center to get your car.
A Quick Ride Home to Our Weaverville Retreats
You may not notice how tired you are until you climb back into your rental car after completing the Mountain to Sea Trail hike, but when you do, you aren’t going to want to spend a lot of time in traffic. Fortunately our Weaverville retreats are located less than 20 miles away offering so many ways to relax and a bubbling hot tub that will help ease the aches and pains in your muscles. One of the more charming touches you may find in some of our Mighty Tree Properties sanctuaries, are large covered front porches (this is the south, so we should say verandas!) lined with rocking chairs and inviting guests to pour themselves a sweet tea (cold beer, chilled wine?) and sit, rock, and watch the world go by.
Beaver Lake Perimeter Trail Loop
Not everyone likes to climb mountains while hiking, and for many a hike is best enjoyed at a leisurely pace and if you agree with both those thoughts, the Beaver Lake Perimeter Trail Loop may be more your style. Offering multiple access points that include a gravel parking lot off Merrimon Avenue at the east end of the trail and the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary found at the northwest corner of the lake, the trail is short (under two miles), flat (only a 34-foot gain in elevation), and private. The lake is on private property but there is an agreement between the city and the landowners that allows the public to hike this scenic trail as long as they follow the rules. This isn’t a trail for dogs, riding bikes, or to utilize the lake, it is just for hiking, relaxing, and taking plenty of pictures to remember the good times you had on your hike (stroll?) during your North Carolina adventures.
Rural, Yet Urban
Not all our Asheville accommodations are actually located within the city limits, some may be found in the small towns that border our big city, offering a rural charm and urban appeal, like the town of Leicester. Located just 11 miles outside of the downtown area, the homes we offer there are close enough to Beaver Lake to ensure that your drive home will be a short one. We love the luxurious extras we offer in these larger homes including slipper tubs which will feel heavenly after a day of Asheville hiking, even as the hike was a relatively short one. Summer visitors will appreciate the recuperative powers of a refreshing swim and sore muscles will benefit from a soak in the hot tubs that are open to the stars.
Hawkbill Rock
You knew we couldn’t end our hiking adventures without throwing in at least one difficult trail, and yes, Hawkbill Rock would be it. Located just outside of Swannanoa, another bedroom community, this one located just about 11 miles outside of downtown Asheville, the 3.5-mile long out-and-back trail can be reached via the Craggy Garden Picnic Area. What makes this trail so difficult, you ask? Well, it could be the 1335 feet of elevation gain that is equally taxing when you are descending on your way back to the parking lot. But as you—and if you are staying in one of our pet friendly rentals, your sweet fur baby—walk under the canopy of mature trees, cut across meadows filled with wildflowers, and climb to the peak of Hawkbill Rock to marvel at views that will make you forget all about your aching quads, you may notice that the peace and tranquility of the countryside will heal places in your soul you never knew needed healed. At a steady pace it should take you about 2.5 hours to complete this trail.
Home in a Flash
Even those in the best of shape are going to be relieved to see the parking lot at the end of the Hawkbill Rock hike, but no worries, your Mighty Tree Properties home is just minutes away, and it offers all sorts of ways to relax, recharge, and recuperate, including large hot tubs that you may wish you could just move into for the duration of your stay. The list of luxury amenities in these homes is a long one as fitting for properties that may have as many as 8 bedrooms and room for up to 20 guests. Surrounded by trees and offering mountain views, the peace you will feel after your day in the mountains will be something you never forget.
A Sunset Walk
Hiking is a wonderful way to experience the beauty of the Asheville countryside, but it isn’t the only way. Sometimes the simple joys of a walk around the neighborhood in which your vacation sanctuary is located can be the most beneficial to your well-being, especially when that walk takes place at sunset. The golden light may appear dappled as it shines through the trees that line our streets and as the first colors of red, orange, and purple begin to appear, you may forget the purpose of your adventure on this beautiful evening was to walk. But it’s ok if you stand in place, mesmerized by the display the sun is making, and if you find yourself feeling more. More content, more happy, more present, these feelings are normal feelings that a North Carolina sunset can arouse. And, just as with all the other hikes we have talked about today, your return trip home will be a quick one, especially if you just took a walk around the block.
Home Again
The common denominator to all these hikes and walks is the eagerness you will have to return home to your Asheville retreat, ready to relax in hot tubs, swimming pools, in front of the big screens in home theaters. Our homes are designed to be the best part of your vacation experience and we’ve put the time and effort into making sure each space we offer lives up to its full potential. Whether you are gathered round the dining room table playing Monopoly with the family, are taking turns at the Pacman arcade game trying to get your name on the top of the winners list or are simply sitting in front of the television watching the big game with your favorite beverage in hand, these spaces will feel warm, welcoming, and oh so comfortable. Reserve your favorite today!
The best way to enjoy an authentic Asheville experience is by attending the various local events that take place throughout the year, and as you begin to plan your North Carolina summer vacation, you may be wondering what events are occurring during your stay. Asheville is a vibrant and exciting city, thriving in the shadows of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and our festivals and Asheville summer events reflect the magic, ensuring that your stay, especially when you choose our Mighty Tree Properties to reside in, will be one you never forget. This guide to the top can’t miss events in Asheville will give you some ideas on what you can do with yourself in between all your comfortable adventures at home in our seasonal sanctuaries.
Asheville Honey Fest, Early June, Highland Brewing, 12 Old Charlotte Highway
For about four years now, Asheville has been buzzing with excitement the first week in June as the Asheville Honey Fest comes flying into town with a sweet vibe and an earnest message. You’d have to be living in a cave not to have heard about the decline of the honeybee, but did you know that blueberry and cherry crops are 90% dependent on honeybee pollination? We’ve also heard that broccoli is very dependent on the bees, but we’re ok with that; it’s just the berries and cherries that worry us! In any case, this wonderful festival draws attention to the plight of the honeybees, while offering live music, food vendors, and all the honey you can eat. The finals of the International Black Jar Honey Competition happens over the fest and proceeds will go to more honeybee research. And because doing a good deed can be fun and whimsical, visitors are invited to come dressed in their best pollinator costumes!
The Bedroom Communities
The town of Asheville also branches out into smaller neighboring communities, including the town of Fairview, where some of our most popular properties are located. Offering homes built for families, the one you choose may have a large backyard filled with pools, outdoor games, seating areas, firepit, and propane grills. Inside, you may find game rooms, home theaters, and quiet and cozy nooks encouraging you to take a seat, pull out a book, and relax as hard as you play. These spaces will embrace you with warmth and light and somehow will look even better with all the jars of honey you buy at the honey fest resting on their kitchen counters!
Land of the Sky Burlesque Festival, June, Diana Wortham Theater, 18 Biltmore Avenue
This first festival is a relatively new addition to the annual events offered in our mountain town, but it is rapidly becoming one of the most popular. The Land of the Sky Burlesque Festival offers three days of color, magic, and entertainment with some of the biggest names in burlesque strutting their stuff for our approval and admiration. Every year provides a different lineup, and each night of the performance will offer a different host, but the one consistency in this fantastic event is that every show every year is one that always leaves us wanting more! Weekender passes sell out early, so if you think you will want to watch every show over the long weekend, be sure to visit their website in advance. A Sunday brunch is included in the festivities, so be sure to purchase your tickets for that as well!
Brennan Brook Community
The neighborhoods in Asheville may not be what you are used to, as the houses offer lots more than a postage-stamp sized lot; they feature privacy and seclusion while still managing to be close to all that is fun about the area, and our homes in the Brennan Brooke neighborhood are the perfect example. Spacious yet charming and offering proximity to the River Arts District where the Diana Wortham Theater is located (just 8 minutes away!), guests will enjoy peace and quiet when they need it, and the hilarity of the burlesque festival without having to drive far. Our homes in this neighborhood offer luxury amenities that include crystal-clear pools that can be heated at an extra cost, game rooms, home theaters and so many more special extras you may find it difficult to pull yourself away from all the fun and relaxation you are experiencing to go out and explore Asheville!
Independence Day Block Party, South Slope Brewing District, Downtown, July 4
Although Asheville is not really a small town at its heart, it retains the charm you have come to expect from a town much smaller than it is, and the Independence Day Block Party is a fantastic example. Offering family friendly activities that include games, music, and food, and in some years, performances by the Ultimate Air Dogs, dogs performing amazing tricks that simply must be seen to be believed. The event begins at 5 PM on July 4th and, of course, ends with a fireworks spectacular that lights up the sky so wonderfully, it can probably be seen from the porch or back deck of your Mighty Tree Properties summer retreat. Most of our homes are going to be located within 10 to 20 minutes away from the downtown area, and this proximity will ensure that when you do return home, your drive may not be long enough for your tired kids to fall asleep, and you won’t have to carry them inside!
Close to the Pisgah National Forest Trail
Now one of the best things about choosing Mighty Tree Properties is the contrast between urban and rural life, and our homes that are located just 15 minutes away from the South Slope Brewing District may also be close to the Pisgah National Forest Trail. These homes will be filled with modern amenities that include gourmet kitchens, state of the art televisions, even electric vehicle chargers. But when you step outside into a yard that is immaculately groomed, the trees that surround the home may make you feel you are living the luxe life out in a forest far from any human contact. Inside you may spend rainy evenings watching movies in the home theater but outside, under a covered patio, the rain falls onto the thirsty landscape, the sounds drowning out any traffic noises or other reminders that your family isn’t the only inhabitants and after your 4th of July celebrations, this seclusion, perceived isolation, and privacy may be just what you need!
Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands, Harrah’s Cherokee Center, Mid-July
The Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands is one of those events that we look forward to every year, saving our pennies and working out our arm and back muscles in advance to ensure that we have the strength to hold all the items we purchase! This fair offers the best our local artisan can create, working in all art genres, including clay, wood, metal, glass, fiber, paper, leather, and our personal favorite, jewelry. The masterpieces offered at this fantastic festival just make our hearts happy, and honestly, we really don’t think the four days it lasts just isn’t long enough. (Thankfully they come back in the fall, but that’s another story we will probably talk about at a much later date!) Over 100 juried artists will be offering not just things to buy, but live demonstrations and hands-on craft education continuing the Appalachian tradition of creativity for the next generation to appreciate and understand a history that goes back hundreds of years. There is a food court if you start feeling weak from hunger, but you might want to consider stepping outside and exploring the culinary landscape of downtown; admission ($12 in 2025) is good for re-entry.
Our West Asheville Retreats
Most of the homes we offer in Asheville are located close to the downtown area so no matter which property you choose, you won’t have far to go to explore the town. Our West Asheville retreats, for example, are about a 15-minute drive away from the Craft Fair, meaning your treasures won’t have far to travel when you are done shopping. West Asheville is known for its luxury homes and lifestyle and wouldn’t you know, our properties complement the vibe. Light and bright and equipped with high end materials, including wood floors, granite countertops, and gas fireplaces that can be turned on with the flip of a switch, guests feel pampered and spoiled when they reside within. Outside, you may find hot tubs nestled under wood decks and large yards bordered by mature trees that aid in privacy and add an element of tranquility to your vacation experiences. Places to sit, places to eat, and barbecue grills that will offer another way to prepare an evening meal on a cool summer night; these spaces have it all!
Mountain Dance and Folk Festival, Late July, Early August, Asheville High School
Music has always been important to us in the Appalachians and you may be surprised at how much our music is important to you. Name a genre and chances are it has it base in Appalachian music and when you attend our Mountain Dance and Folk Festival, you may recognize the beats of your favorite rock music, the smooth vocals of the jazz song you are obsessed with, or the depth of meaning that relates to the gospel music that you have always loved. Our music is important, and this festival is a three-day celebration of the storytellers, the musicians, the ones who can’t keep their feet from tapping and the ones who can’t keep their voices from singing. For nearly 100 years the festival has been THE one we wait for, missing it as soon as the last note plays. And as you sing along to the songs you know and tap your feet in time to the ones you may not know, you will be participating in a tradition that has been handed down for generous in our North Carolina mountain town.
The Wonder of Weaverville
Weaverville is another bedroom community outside of Asheville and is another town in which you can find some of our Mighty Tree Properties vacation escapes. Located just minutes away from Asheville High School where the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival is held, the homes we offer here are large ones, providing as many as 7 bedrooms and room for up to 18 guests. Many properties will be built into the North Carolina hills, featuring multiple levels with multiple views and because you are perched so high up, those views will be stunners. Offering jetted tubs, home theaters, game rooms, and so many luxury amenities we simply don’t have the time to list them all here. Suffice it to say we spent a lot of time researching what guests would need to feel spoiled, pampered, and as comfortable as if they were in their own homes, and the difference between Mighty Tree and other companies will immediately be apparent!
So Much to See and Do
Even if you don’t manage to attend any of our local events and festivals there will be so much to see and do during your Asheville wanderings you may decide to book a return visit, just to have more time to play. Our mountain town is as diverse as the properties we offer here, and our properties are designed to be an integral part of your vacation experience, ensuring there will be no sour notes hit during your North Carolina vacation. You will learn a lot (Did you know Asheville is sometimes called “Beer City USA” because of all our breweries?), you will play a lot (the Asheville Pinball Museum is a fascinating attraction), and you will relax in comfort and luxury simply because you chose our Mighty Tree Properties vacation North Carolina retreats for your home sweet vacation home. Reserve your favorite summer sanctuary today and discover all the things that will make you wish you could stay with us forever!
There is so much to see and do when you visit Asheville at any point of the year. Planning for your next visit is as easy as ever. Simply take a look online and you will find the top activities easy enough. You can also find some more hidden activities here in the area to make your visit more unique. Here are the top five best things to do in Asheville that you didn’t know you could do when you visit.
Stop by the Asheville Pinball Museum
Traveling to new destinations will always bring about ways to showcase unique attractions found nowhere else. During your visit to Asheville, you will be able to find one of our very own hidden gems, the Asheville Pinball Museum. Most individuals typically think this is a classic museum with many items featured on display; however, the Asheville Pinball Museum is a local all-you-can-play arcade where you will find over 75 different pinball machines to hit up. This is a great stop to take the whole family where you can find these machines and other classic video games. Asheville Pinball Museum only allows 70 individuals inside at a time to ensure there is always a game available to play instead of having lines for machines. Visitors only pay $17 to play unlimited games for as long as you want. The bar features plenty of soda and beer, so both kids and adults can enjoy a drink while playing.
Tour the Smith McDowell House Museum
Asheville has a long history in the area that is fascinating to learn all about. One great way to do that is by visiting the Smith McDowell House Museum. This local museum is a part of the Asheville Museum of History and lets you explore this 1840 brick mansion. The Smith McDowell House Museum is the oldest brick building in the city and was the first mansion built within the city. Visiting the home is a great way to see the beautiful architecture in person and also get a glance at how families lived back in the early 1800s. Visiting Asheville can be both a fun and educational journey whenever you visit during the year!
Visit Lexington Glassworks
Some of this hidden gems that we have here in Asheville focus on the local community including our art community. You will be able to find some truly unique and beautiful art work when you visit the fine folks at Lexington Glassworks. This is a local glass blowing shop that makes works of art found nowhere else. Their studio is located here in Asheville where you can stop by and browse their selection. The big part of visiting Lexington Glassworks is that you can see them make their glasswork in person. Visitors will be able to see how much love and care goes into each item. Once you are done viewing the work you can purchase a gift to take back home with you to remember your trip with.
Visit the Asheville Botanical Gardens
Whenever you visit Asheville you will see the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in the backdrop looking high over the city. We highly recommend hiking the local trails by the mountains so you can see the stunning scenery. Another great way to see how beautiful Asheville is by visiting the Asheville Botanical Garden. This is local nonprofit garden is where you can find a variety of native plants that call the Southern Appalachian region home. The Asheville Botanical Gardens protects this beautiful plant life where you can see beautiful wildflowers along local trails. The seasons will offer a bit of change during each visit as the environment adapts to the weather. Visiting the Asheville Botanical Gardens is a great way to slow things down when you visit Asheville.
Check Out Fleetwoods
For those looking to find something to do on the quirky side all you have to do is head on over to Fleetwood’s. This is a unique spot in down that triples as a wedding chapel, vintage clothing store, and bar. It’s a small space perfect for a date night out on the town and is located over in west Asheville. Grab a beverage and browse through the vintage clothing; make it a fun game and pick out an outfit for each other! During your visit you are sure to find someone who is tying the knot with a funky set of clothing they just picked out on the shelf. You can’t miss a stop by Fleetwood’s.
Asheville brings the Fun
Part of the charm of Asheville is seeing these unique activities that you did not know you could do. Reach out to us to book a stay today in one of our Asheville vacation homes. You will be close to all of these fascinating ways to spend time in Asheville.
There are quite a few reasons why you want to make your first trip up to New York City. Maybe you are looking to explore the Big Apple, celebrate an anniversary, or just try out something new. No matter what the reason, you will find plenty to do here in New York City, including lively events. June is looking to be a great month to kick off the summer season. Take a look at the top New York June events coming up on the calendar:
Coney Island Mermaid Parade
New York City is filled with many different boroughs that represent our city neighborhoods. This June, you can make the trek over to Coney Island to experience one of their biggest events of the year: The Coney Island Mermaid Parade! This long standing tradition has brought in hundreds of thousands of visitors to Coney Island over the years to see a massive parade that is inspired by Mardi Gras parades of old.
The parade will be complete with massive floats making up King Neptune and Queen Mermaid along with sea creatures, marching bands, dancing groups, and more. The Coney Island Mermaid Parade has often been seen as the true start of summer for New York City and I free to attend.
The parade can be seen anywhere along West 10th Street before it reaches its end goal of Steeplechase Plaza. For a premier experience join the Ultimate Parade Experience by the judge’s area! This year’s Coney Island Mermaid Parade will be take place on June 12th starting at 1:00 PM. Don’t forget to stop by Coney Island USA’s headquarters either before or after the parade to see their Circus Sideshow or enjoy a beverage.
NYC Pride March
One of the largest civil rights events takes place here in New York City during the month of June. NYC Pride March is a historic pride march that takes place each June to showcase love, no matter where you come from. This year’s march will also be accompanied by PrideFest that is a giant LGBTQ street fair that celebrates all things equality. The festival will have local exhibitors, food vendors, family friendly activities, and more. This absolutely free event is a great way to support local businesses that promote equality while marching with fellow New Yorkers. This year’s NYC Pride March and PrideFest will take place on June 29th.
Movie Nights at Bryant Park
If you are looking for a wonderful date night during your New York City stay, head on over to Bryant Park for their Movie Nights returning once again in June. This monthly movie series offers a free movie screening at Bryant Park. Local food and wine vendors will be on hand to help set the mood and take advantage of our gorgeous summer evenings. Movie Nights partners with Paramount+ to play hit movies you want to see with a loved one. Best of all, attending this event is always free! Don’t miss out on Movie Nights at Bryant Park every Monday night in the month of June.
Museum Mile Festival
New York City is a cultural institution with several museums found here within the city limits. Specifically, you will find an area designated as “Museum Mile” between 82nd Street to 105th Street on Fifth Avenue. You will find quite a few different museums on this stretch of the street including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Neue Galerie New York, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Museum of City of New York, and more. These museums are open most days throughout the year making it easy to see them one at a time. However, if you want to delve into the rich history of New York City consider stopping by the Museum Mile Festival. This annual event in June opens the doors free of charge for these museums along the block. You can browse each museum at your leisure. The streets are closed off allowing pedestrians the chance to walk around and explore. Join the fun for Museum Mile Festival on June 10th this year.
June Is Just the Start to Summer Fun
New York City is just starting the fun for the summer season when June comes around. Explore our many New York City vacation rentals in the area and find your favorite. Reach out to us and book your stay today. You can be close to these wonderful June events.
As you begin to start planning your summer vacation in Asheville, North Carolina, you can already see how much fun you can have, how many adventures you will enjoy, and you can guess just how wonderful the food is going to taste during your exploration of our mountain town. But how much thought have you given to your vacation rental, a place that we at Mighty Tree Properties believe should be more than just a place to rest your head, that it should be an important part of your vacation experience. And because we believe in that so fervently, we equip our homes with a large number of essential amenities, all designed to ensure your Asheville Summer Vacation will be one that you will compare all others against for years to come and this guide will show them all!
An Interior Designer’s Worst Enemy
If you have ever spent much time watching home design shows on television, have you ever noticed how many ceiling fans are sacrificed in the name of design? Interior designers have a hate/hate relationship with ceiling fans, but in the South, they are necessary for the success of your summer vacation experience. It’s going to be warm, temperatures tend to nudge the mid-80s, and although that doesn’t sound like so much, the humidity will definitely make you sweat. Ceiling fans, however, circulate the air inside and out, creating a softer kind of chill, especially when combined with the next ESSENTIAL amenity, one we will discuss in the next paragraph. Just know that as you lie on the sofa watching television, don’t be surprised if you drift off into the most refreshing of naps as the fan whirs, the television plays softly, and the comfort of the couch makes you feel as if you are floating on a cloud.
Keeping Chill
This next amenity will be one no summer vacation in North Carolina should be without, and for that, we would like to send a shout out to Mr. Carrier, the inventor of the first modern air conditioning system. If you can imagine, this didn’t happen until 1902, but our town was first established in 1797, and frankly, we don’t want to think about what it would have been like all those years ago. Fortunately, that isn’t something you will have to worry about, as every home we offer provides an air conditioning system, ensuring that you will stay cool every minute of your stay.
The Magic of Summer Reflected at Home
Now that we have covered the basics, it is time to take a moment and remember the carefree days of your childhood. Summer days stretched out before you in an endless array of possibilities, and the simplest of activities were the most magical ones. We can’t make you young again, but we can make you feel as if you are, with many of our amenities presenting the perfect opportunity to play as if you were that young child once again. Game rooms may be furnished with a variety of game tables, arcade games, even gaming consoles or, the property you choose may just offer a pool or ping pong table encouraging guests to spend some time at home, relaxing, playing, and forgetting that you ever had any adult responsibilities during this summer of wow.
Rainy Nights and Summer Movies
You’re in the South, and even in the mountains you have to expect some rain to fall, but for once in your life you won’t care because there is nothing better than a rainy night spent watching summer movies as you eat popcorn, sip wine, and maybe cuddle under a blanket with a fire burning in our fireplaces. Summer days may be warm, but nights can get chilly so there won’t be any need to turn the ac down to enjoy the fire. Some spaces may offer private theater rooms, furnished with leather recliners, cozy and colorful throws, and of course, that screen that will bring the movie you are watching to life. If the retreat you rented doesn’t offer a private theater room, you can still enjoy the magic of the movies on state of the art televisions found in a variety of locations throughout the sanctuary. Living rooms, bedrooms, even family rooms that offer a second location where the family to get together and enjoy some Disney movies. Smart TVs will make it easy to stream your favorite channels, but in the properties with cable access televisions, you may also find DVDs lined up on bookshelves just waiting to be watched.
Living the Unplugged Life On Your Asheville Summer Vacation
We spend so much of our time in front of screens in real life, you may find that nights in Asheville will offer an extra special charm when you unplug and relax with a board game or puzzle that you have dumped out all the pieces on the dining room tables, putting them together at odd times throughout the trip. (We have faith that you will complete yours before the end of your stay!) These moments will be raucous ones, filled with laughter and dad jokes, music streaming in the background and when real life begins to intrude again, the memories of the moments you spent enjoying family and board games will be the ones you cherish the most.
The Asheville Countryside
Asheville is a city of contrasts, offering a cosmopolitan city life that would please any urban enthusiast and a landscape that is obviously one of Mother Nature’s greatest masterpieces. Lush and verdant in the summer months, the canopies of mature trees provide great shade on a warm day and the mountains, standing guard in the background, provide a majestic beauty that the photos you take will never quite manage to capture. Hiking along the many trails that traverse the area is a popular outdoor activity, but for many of our Mighty Tree guests, a quiet walk around the neighborhood at sunset brings the greatest joy. And because you will want to spend as much time outside as you do inside while experiencing comfortable adventures in our seasonal sanctuaries, the backyard of your retreat will offer an oasis of fun, beauty, and charm. Step through the French doors that lead to this oasis and discover for yourself more reasons you will be glad you chose our escapes for your vacation accommodations!
Those Porches
Southerners have a love affair with the wrap-around porch, perhaps dating back to the days before air conditioning when, in addition to being spaces to relax, sit with a sweet iced tea in hand and watch the neighborhood activities, or dine on a beautiful night, they were also places to sleep. Today, of course, air conditioning enables us to sleep comfortably, but our porches are still where a great many activities will take place. Snuggle with your “beau” on a beautiful summer evening, watching the sky turn to fire from a cozy swing built for two. Lounge in the sun, feeling the sun’s rays warm you as you lounge on cushioned lounge chairs, even reading and relaxing in a hammock tied between two trees, feeling summer breezes kiss your cheeks and hearing the sounds of children laughing in the distance and birds calling out their joy in the day. The patio tables surrounded by chairs may be your favorite place to dine and the well cushioned outdoor sectionals may become your favorite place to nap. And maybe you will find yourself indulging in the greatest of all summer traditions, sitting on the front porch (veranda, for all you Scarlett O’Hara fans!), sipping iced beverages and watching the world go by.
Time for a Barbecue
The all-American tradition of a family barbecue is one we North Carolinians can get behind, and our properties are fully equipped for you and your family to engage in the tradition. We have already mentioned the patio tables on which you will be able to devour the feast, but now it is time to discuss the top of the line barbecues you will find in the outdoor oasis. Propane grills are the preferred equipment, making it easy to char your favorite meats, perhaps including your catch of the day, caught during your fishing expedition on the French Broad River (another popular summer activity). Whole house speaker systems may include speakers on the porch, and we have it on great authority that Yacht Rock streaming channels offer the best musical accompaniment to your outside family adventures.
Hot Days, Cool Waters
And now it is time to dive into the ultimate of essential summer amenities (literally!) as we begin to explore the cool, crystal-clear waters of the private pools that can be found in the backyards of our summer retreats. Don’t be surprised when your children beg to stay home and splash instead of heading out for a day of Asheville adventures, and you should probably expect to entertain the idea even more than you normally would. Surrounded by lounge chairs that offer the perfect place to wrap in a towel and warm up for a few minutes on cooler days, or to sit and savor the warmth of another beautiful and sunny North Carolina day, properly slathered in sunscreen, of course. Your kids will engage in all manner of pool activities, including underwater tea parties and the ever popular Cannonball! as they jump into the water, trying to make the biggest splash area. Diving boards, basketball hoops, and the occasional wacky raft or two will make pool day in Asheville your favorite day of your vacation.
Ways to Stay Warm on the Coolest of Nights
Temperatures drop fast in the mountains, and although days will be steamy and sultry, nights can be wonderfully crisp and cool, making hot tubs and firepits two more of our most popular summer amenities. Hikers especially will love the bubbling waters of the hot tub, often placed out in the open so as to enjoy unobstructed views of the stars as you soak and savor, maybe with a glass of wine or mug of beer in hand. The firepits are always a crowd pleaser, enticing guests to turn off the television, grab a bag of marshmallows, some chocolate bars, and a package of graham crackers, for the best family night ever. S’mores, dad jokes, and the sounds of great horned owls hooting away in the distance as they protect their territory make these moments memorable ones!
All the Ways a Summer Vacation in Asheville Will Be Your Dream Come True
We’ve spent quite a bit of time discussing the essential summer amenities of our Mighty Tree seasonal escapes and haven’t even begun to discuss the standard amenities that will make your vacation dreams come true. Offering everything you will need to ensure a summer vacation experience you will never forget, your times spent in our homes will bring you the memories you cherish. Gourmet kitchens will make you forget your aversion to cooking on vacation, featuring high-end appliances, stone countertops, and large center islands or breakfast bars where your kids will feel comfortable sitting and chatting with the cook of the day. Even if you don’t want to cook, and yes, there are many excellent restaurants in the area, the kitchens will still be the place you gather, offering wine refrigerators for your wine, blenders for the margaritas you will enjoy while sitting poolside, and of course, coffee makers or Keurigs in every space. Some may offer wet bars that encourage guests to stock the shelves with their favorite adult beverages, others may offer coffee bars filled with a variety of delicious, caffeinated flavors, and all will become your favorite spot in the home.
Reserve your favorite Mighty Tree Properties summer sanctuary today!
The town of Asheville has quite often been acknowledged as one of the United States’ top vacation destinations, and if you are looking at vacation properties here, you probably already know this. The problem with popular vacation destinations, however, is with popularity comes elevated prices, and you know that you will need to be very careful if you want to make a profit from this type of investment, a fact that might give you pause enough to consider not signing on the dotted line. We at Mighty Tree Properties, however, know the secrets to a successful vacation rental investment, and we would like to invite you to explore why choosing the right vacation rental property management company may be at the top of the list. This guide to 10 reasons you should consider Mighty Tree as your Asheville Property Management Company will help you sign your name with a flourish, no hesitation at all.
With Keys in Hand
The papers have been signed and you now hold the keys to your profitable future in hand, something that can be quite a daunting experience. But you walked into our office that day and now it is time for us to put our money where our mouths are and show you how we will stand beside you from the first unlocking of the door until the day you decide that your investment has served its purpose. In these early days, there are a lot of details to consider, starting with the appeal of your investment. If you did it the way most of us do, purchasing the worst house in the best neighborhood, you definitely have some work ahead of you, and we are here to advise you against that paint that looks like mud, to encourage you to choose a king bed for the main bedroom, and to take the pictures that will show your investment at its best angles. We can help you maximize the spaces in your property, setting up the rooms so that you have the room for more guests, bringing in more money and starting your journey as a vacation rental owner with a bang!
All the Views
Now that the layout has been determined, the colors have been chosen, and the pictures have been taken, it is time to get your rental out there in the public eye. We have been doing this for more than a few minutes, and we know the biggest secret to no empty beds is to get all the views, and our multilevel marketing plan does just that. Your home will shine on social media sites, will charm on all the big and small vacation rental websites, and will make everyone scrolling fall in love with the idea of an Asheville, North Carolina vacation spent cozily ensconced in your profitable vacation rental. The market is a competitive one, especially in a town as beautiful and welcoming as ours, and your home deserves to be seen by all the travelers heading this way.
We Do the Research So You Don’t Have To
When you choose a vacation rental property management company, you aren’t just choosing someone to take care of the rentals and take the money. You are, or should be, choosing the company who understands all the details of the market, one that researches every little detail, learns the fluctuations, and changes direction accordingly. Just because May rentals are running for one price, it doesn’t mean that in June all that will change, and we take care to monitor all the changes. We understand that if you charge too much for a night in paradise, travelers will keep scrolling, and if you don’t charge enough, you might as well open the window of your car and start tossing the dollars out onto the street. We believe in the Goldilocks train of thought, and we do the research to ensure that every tenant feels they have paid just the right amount of money for the privilege of staying in your investment. And at the end of the day, you get the privilege of taking home the top market dollar.
Asheville Isn’t Your Home
Another secret for a successful vacation rental has to do with its location. Choosing a house in Cleveland, Ohio may get you some tenants, but the numbers pale in comparison to what you can expect from an Asheville sanctuary. But what if you don’t live in Asheville? Should you turn your back on what we hope was a truly excellent deal and keep your search within the city limits of your hometown? Absolutely not! This is yet another reason you should choose any vacation rental company, but of course, we think you should choose ours. We live here, we work here, and we play here, which makes us the natural concierges, sharing our love of the area with your guests who will be so happy to learn from us, they will remember their experiences in your property and seek it out again on a return vacation. We can give them goosebumps by telling the story of Helen’s Bridge, reputed to be haunted by a forlorn mother who lost her daughter in a fire and hung herself from the bridge, or we can guide them in the direction of Pack’s Tavern, a thoroughly modern taproom tucked away in a historic brick building, bringing goosebumps for another reason altogether.
Maintaining Your Largest Investment
We could be wrong, but we are going to guess that this property is one of the largest investments you have ever made, and to keep it working for you in all the best ways, our maintenance team will ensure that your property isn’t just charming and inviting but immaculately preserved, with every appliance doing its appliance thing and every piece of equipment continuing to do what it is meant to do. Air conditioner will cool the air, dishwashers will clean the dishes, and yes, that pool pump will ensure that your pool stays clear, clean, and oh so blue. Our maintenance team, which will be your maintenance team, is the best in the business, and with them on your side, your spaces will continue to run smoothly for as long as you need them to. It’s a proven fact that regular upkeep will extend the life of your mechanical systems, saving money in the long run, and we at Mighty Tree are all about saving money!
Cleanliness Is Vital
Obviously, keeping your rental pristine is one of the most important things you will do when it comes to keeping it rented, and keeping it company clean can be a full time job, one that our housekeeping team is definitely up to the challenge. You could clean it yourself—this is one area that doesn’t really require any special training—but remember, this isn’t your house where a stray sock or dust on the top of a high bookcase just doesn’t matter that much in the grand scheme of things. Imagine what you would feel like if you found a sock under the bed, a dirty dish stacked in the cabinet, or even a used coffee filter filled with grounds still in the coffee maker. Chances are you would be making tracks to another rental, one where the owners consider the importance of cleanliness. Our team cleans before and after guests, and because they also know what to look out for in terms of problems, they can be our first line of protection against a surprise breakdown of dishwashers or televisions.
Technology Helps
Once upon a time, rental advertising consisted of nothing more than flyers hung to the wall of a local real estate office and large page ads in the yellow pages, but today there is a whole world of electronics out there, all designed to make vacation life easier, advertising more successful, and opening that front door can be done with the pushing of some buttons. We spend a lot of our time researching technology as well, constantly on the lookout for new ways to enhance the vacation rental experience, and over the years we have definitely explored the good, the bad, and the ugly. None of the ugly will be found in your vacation rental, but you will find exciting owner portals designed to help you keep in touch with us, top tier ways for booking your space, and many other examples of the best technology for the vacation rental world!
Ignorance of the Law Is No Excuse
You don’t have to be an experienced owner to understand that vacation rentals aren’t always the most popular businesses in the neighborhood, and as such, new rules, regulations, and laws are appearing on the books every day. It can be a full-time job keeping up with all those rules, and an expensive mistake if you don’t have knowledge of one. Ignorance of the law is no excuse, and we make studying the rules, regulations, and laws a regular part of our job, learning something new nearly every day. For instance, did you know that the city of Asheville has largely banned new home vacation rentals unless they are in a designated resort? This is a fact you may need to consider when you first start searching the market for an investment property, and if you choose to partner with Mighty Tree BEFORE you actually sign on the dotted line, the most expensive blunder of your life.
You Need Your Sleep
Have you ever noticed that emergencies rarely take place during standard business hours? Storms that cause trees to keel over, accidents that cause electricity to go out in an entire neighborhood, even well-maintained water heaters will decide to give up the ghost in the wee hours of the morning, and when you own a vacation rental, someone has to be on the other end of the line. Not only do you need to be able to answer the call, but you also need to be awake, aware, and able to come up with some kind of plan, no matter that you have only had about two hours sleep. When you partner with a vacation rental property management company (May we suggest Mighty Tree for your Asheville needs?), you can continue to sleep deep and peacefully as our staff answers the call, fully awake and ready to ride to the rescue. Unless the incident is something major, we will resolve the problem and make you aware of the issue and the efforts we made to take care of it.
The Bottom Line
Everything we do for our owners is directed at making the bottom line a big one. All those hours of research, all those years of experience ensure that your ROI (return on investment) will be exactly what you dreamed it could be, or maybe even bigger! And yes, that may involve spending more in the beginning days, springing for the king bed for the primary suite, purchasing a new television from the store, not getting one off Facebook Marketplace, or painting the entire exterior of the house, not just the trim. This initial output of money will give you the opportunity to charge premium prices per night, bringing in more money in the long run, giving you the ticket to Easy Street that you have always dreamed existed.
Join Our Asheville Property Management Company
Our owners are more than just the people for whom we work. They become a member of the Mighty Tree family, and when your dreams come true, it means our dreams will come true as well. We take care of your investment as if it were our own, and we cheer for your success as if it were our own as well. There are a lot of vacation rental property management companies in Asheville, as you might expect from such a popular vacation destination spot, but only Mighty Tree will make you feel like family!
You will have more than enough options for the whole family when you travel to somewhere huge. When you are traveling you want to consider the whole family especially when it comes to holiday activities around the 4th of July. This annual holiday is a perfect time to visit somewhere big such as New York City itself while the kids are on summer break. The city comes alive for the 4th of July bringing out all kinds of activities to join in on. Here are the top family-friendly 4th of July activities in NYC:
Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks
No matter where you visit for the 4th of July, you will want to catch the closet fireworks show in the area. The kids will be ready for a dazzling show so make sure you take them to the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks display. This is a classic New York tradition that has been strong since 1976 and will once again return in 2025. While the location has yet to be determined, previous years have been held at locales including the East River before being moved to the Hudson River last year in 2024. The best viewing areas for Hudson River fireworks can be found all over Manhattan, especially along the waterfront. The fireworks will hit the night sky around 8:00 PM making it an early enough event for even the little ones. You will not find a better fireworks display in all of New York City!
Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest
If your family loves hot dogs or the thrill of a little competition you cannot miss out on the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest that is held right here in New York City. This event is over 100 years old where contestants will try to scarf down as many Nathan’s hot dogs as they can in 10 minutes. It may not be the prettiest event to watch but you will be surrounded by lively folks who want to hang around one of the city’s longest standing traditions. The Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest is held at their restaurant in Brooklyn on Stillwell Ave taking place on July 4th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Come dressed up in your best hot dog attire!
Hit the Beach in NYC
One of the overlooked options for any summer stay in New York City is hitting the closest beach. You may be thinking “There are beaches in NYC?” and the answer is an astounding yes! You can find quite a few beaches actually if you know where to look around NYC. One of the city’s best kept secrets is Fort Tilden Beach that is located over in Queens. This is a 3-mile stretch of gorgeous sandy shoreline with tall trees and grassy dunes. It is often overlooked and can give you dozens of yards of space to you and your family with ease. Fort Tilden Beach can be a little harder to get to since it is very hard to access by car or subway but can easily be accessed by bike. There are no lifeguards stationed at Fort Tilden Beach, so make sure to look out for your kids.
Another popular spot is Jacob Riis Park Beach. It has been called “The People’s Beach” with it being easily accessible by public transit is quite popular in the summer time. If you make the venture out to Long Island you can have fun over at Jones Beach that features all kinds of fun including mini golf, shuffleboard, basketball courts, and a swimming pool, The nearby Jones Beach Theater has hit names playing shows in the summertime too. The architecture of the park is something art lovers will fall in love with. As you can see, there are so many beaches to choose from that you never knew existed!
Coney Island Fun
Family fun does not get any better than what you can kind over at Coney Island. You can feel just like a kid again when you visit this amusement park that is nearby New York City. Hope on the Ferris Wheel and see if you can catch any fireworks in the distance. Their infamous Cyclone is a wooden roller coaster that will take you around loops at high speeds. You can also catch as many midway games as you can to win fun prizes. There is plenty of fun to find here at Coney Island over your 4th of July visit!
Get Ready for More Fun in NYC
The summer season is already starting to heat up, so now is the perfect time to get ready for your visit to the area. Reach out to us to book one of our New York City vacation rentals with luxury amenities and features. You cannot go wrong with our many options.
Packing is sometimes the most terrifying part of travel, as we never really know what to expect from our adventures in the places we have chosen to visit, and so we often leave this chore to the very end, tossing in a motley selection of clothing, shoes, and accessories that may or may not be worn in the end. When you choose Sedona for your vacation destination and Mighty Tree Properties for your vacation accommodations, you also choose a sort of style guru, allowing us to guide you in your packing adventures. Today’s summer style guide to packing for a fabulous Sedona vacation just goes to show you another way we go the extra mile to make sure your Sedona vacation is one that will never be forgotten!
Hello, Summer!
First, let’s talk weather. A summer in Sedona, while nowhere near as hot as it can be in the central part of our state, can still get pretty toasty, so be prepared to wear less. But also prepare for a rather substantial temperature difference when night falls, as much as 30 degrees or more, meaning you may want to pack a jacket or two. Daytime temps nudge 100 degrees, although they rarely rise into the triple digits, and nighttime temps can drop into the high 50s; see the dilemma? Of course, we have your back, and throughout our next paragraphs, we will cover every possibility.
Summer Is Sundress Season
We think we can all agree that whoever invented the sundress should be canonized, because that one piece of clothing can be worn in all sorts of circumstances, and we can assure you that it will be most appreciated in the summer in Sedona. Shopping is a popular Sedona activity, so we suggest wearing comfortable walking shoes with your lightweight and oh so colorful sundress (we live for color in Arizona), and because your feet may get more than a little sweaty in shoes and socks, you might want to pack some of those walkable flip flops a certain shoe store is famous for. Flip flops, by the way, are the official shoes of the season and can be a part of a dressy night out by switching to sparkly wedge flip flops, taking up far less space in your suitcase. Sundresses can be dressed up or dressed down as well, and if you want to wear yours out for a night on the town, a warm and colorful kimono will elevate its style!
Casual Is Key
Here’s the thing about Sedona: We aren’t fancy people, and we don’t see the need for fancy clothing unless we are celebrating something special, but even then, fancy may be a sundress glammed up with a glittery throw or a lightweight bowling shirt for the guys, left untucked over loose and lightweight trousers. During the daylight hours, however, most people will wear tank tops, t-shirts, shorts, and flip flops, ensuring that there will be plenty of room left in your suitcase for souvenirs you will buy during your Sedona shopping adventures. You may want to consider a baseball hat or floppy sunhat, especially if your skin is fairly sensitive to the sun’s rays, and if you forget your sunglasses, you will regret that forgetfulness every moment it takes to get you to a store where you can buy a new pair! That sun is bright, and even though the temperatures stay below 100 degrees, your eyeballs may feel like they are being burned out of your head. And while we are on the topic of the sun, even though this next tip has nothing to do with fashion, it will have everything to do with comfort and style if you forget to wear sunscreen, because no one thinks the lobster look is attractive!
Outdoor Adventures Require a Different Wardrobe
Sedona is known for its red rock formations, vortexes that vibrate with energy, and scenic trails that are popular with hikers and bikers and if you are planning on doing either or both, you will need to pack a little differently. First and foremost, we recommend comfortable and sturdy hiking shoes and boots and at least a couple of pairs of socks to guard against blisters. A single pair of lightweight hiking pants can be washed and rewashed if you plan on hiking many times over many days, and if you have ever purchased those pants that unzip at the knees, transforming into shorts, know that you will finally have the opportunity to wear them without feeling dorky during your hikes in Sedona. Most hikes should be started early and be completed no later than noon, so dressing in layers that you can peel off one by one as the sun rises higher is important. Another important hiking accessory is water, and if you have ever bought one of those CamelBak hydration packs, now is a great time to add it to your suitcase as well!
A Night on the Town
Sedona does have a cultural side, known for its art galleries, wineries, and the Sedona Performing Arts Center, but as we mentioned above, casual still works, especially if you dress it up with a bit of glitter. Even better, if you WANT to wear your fancy clothes, no one will judge you, leaving you free to wear whatever you want for your nighttime adventures. And if you originally decided you were just packing sundresses and shorts, but after you arrived discovered you were in the mood to fancy it up a bit, don’t despair, just schedule in a visit to Victorian Cowgirl-Posh, located at 181 AZ-179. Offering a stunning selection of clothing that really could be described as a cross between Victorian and Western, you will light up the night wherever you choose to play after the sun sets over the red rocks!
Leave Your Jewelry Behind
Of course, if you are married, you may want to leave your wedding rings on, but even that may be considered optional once you begin to explore the jewelry you can purchase during your shopping expeditions in Sedona. Offering not just silver and turquoise (although there is quite a bit of that for sale), you may find a new ring you want to add to your existing set, especially if you visit Wayne B Light Sedona’s Fine Jewelry at 40 Soldiers Pass Road 1 & 2. In any case, if you do pack your jewelry, be prepared to add some weight to your return luggage, as you won’t be able to resist the beautiful jewelry sold in so many stores throughout Sedona, including the silver and turquoise pieces for which we are famous!
Be Adventurous
In real life you may be a businessman required to wear suits, ties, and leather shoes and belts to work every day, or you may be a teacher limited to only wearing clothing that is conservative and can stand up to the demands of tiny hands that aren’t always clean. But during your Arizona journey in Sedona, it is the perfect time to walk on the wild side, bringing out those articles of clothing you have had hidden in the back of your closet, not knowing where you would be able to wear them. Remember the red cowboy boots you bought at the consignment store down the street and were never sure you could pull them off, or the cowboy hat you couldn’t resist purchasing during your visit to the Stetson Outlet Store in Texas? Pack those babies in your suitcase and wear them proudly while out and about in Sedona, even if it is a little hot for boots and a heavy hat. If you don’t have a cowboy hat and want one, True West Hats, 252 N State Route 89A, sells them, as well as fedoras, sun hats, straw hats, and many other styles.
Don’t Forget Your Swimsuits
Is there any greater luxury than a day spent poolside sipping frothy margaritas while the kiddos frolic and splash in the cool blue waters? You won’t have to wonder for long, as many of our Mighty Tree Properties offer private or community pools and hot tubs for you to explore here in Sedona making a swimsuit (or three) very important to your packing success. Additionally, Slide Rock State Park offers a super long natural waterslide carved out over time from the erosion of water over sandstone and many, many, many bottoms that have ridden the “ride” over the centuries! Your Sedona sanctuary will probably offer beach towels, but a sturdy swimsuit is highly recommended for that adventure in some pretty cold waters, even during the summer months.
Have We Forgotten Anything?
We’ve covered everything from cowboy hats to swimsuits, reminded you of the importance of sunscreen, water, and being colorful, and informed you of the casual nature of Sedona style, so we think that just about covers it. But we do want you to know that you will want to pack light, saving room in your suitcase for all the treasures you will return home with, perhaps wearing your new cowboy hat home on the plane. And because our Mighty Tree Properties also offer washers and dryers, you can pack less and wash more, should you decide you need more room for cool stuff like crystals and artwork. Coming home to our Sedona sanctuaries each night is sure to add something wonderful to your Arizona journey and although we know have been very helpful with our packing advice, we thought we would take a few minutes out of this essay on style to shine the spotlight on the places you will call home during your time in Sedona.
Welcome to Comfort
Confining undergarments and shoes are optional during your stay in our luxurious escapes, because comfort is king, and who needs the marks left by too tight clothing that has dug into your skin? Our spaces will become your new obsession as you explore rooms filled with plush furnishings, soft fabrics, and state of the art televisions, all offering a style that is a reflection of the beauty of the area. Dining rooms may be where you eat meals and play board games, but most of our backyard oasis offer outdoor table options, beautiful weather and gorgeous sunsets making these spots the prime dining location. Modern kitchens are the heart of the home, equipped with name brand appliances you have always wanted in your own home spa-like bathrooms that may feature deep soaking tubs, steam showers, or showers with multiple showerheads.
Living the Luxe Life in Sedona
Our list of amenities is longer than the list of clothing you were originally planning on packing in your suitcase, but we will try to explore some of the more popular items that will elevate your vacation experience. Fireplaces in living rooms and primary suites and firepits on back patios will add warmth and romance to your at home times. Game rooms furnished with arcade games, televisions, and the occasional gaming console compete for attention with crystal-clear pools and hot tubs lying in wait in the backyards. Cabinets stocked with books, games, and movies give guests alternative ways to play and barbecue grills and outdoor dining tables give guests alternative ways to dine. Throughout every home windows that stretch from floor to ceiling let in stunning red rock views while keeping out the elements and any creepy crawlies that reside in the great outdoors. Every attention is paid to every detail, giving our treasured guests a vacation they will never forget and if you don’t feel sad when it is time to go, we will be very surprised!
Reserve Your Favorite Sedona Sanctuary Today
Life is better when on vacation and even better when on vacation in Sedona. Reserve your favorite Mighty Tree Properties vacation retreat today and discover all the ways we will make your vacation experience one filled quiet adventures, treasured memories, and all the color that just makes sense in Arizona!
Purchasing a vacation property in Sedona can be the best thing you ever invest in, or it can be an unmitigated disaster as you venture into a business for which you are woefully unprepared, but there are ways to ensure that the latter does not happen. You already have the advantage as Sedona is ranked as the number 12 top vacation destinations in the United States, and if you are willing to work hard, do your research, and be prepared to spend a lot of extra time getting your property in rental order, you should do just fine. Or you can take the easy way out and choose Mighty Tree Properties for your vacation rental property management needs and sleep easy every night as your investment coffers continue to grow! This list of the top 10 reasons you should pick us for your Sedona property management needs will help convince you.
Reason Number 10: You Have a Life
There are more details involved with investing in a vacation property than you might have realized, and if you are willing to devote many, many, many hours toward keeping it running at top levels, you will be successful. But we know you have a life and probably a full-time job that keeps you busy at least 40 hours out of the week, and you may not have the time or energy to spend on keeping a property rented. That is all we do at Mighty Tree, and because we consider it our job to ensure your investment is a successful one, you can spend more time with the family, more time engaging in leisure activities, and no time at all worrying about whether your investment is truly working for you. Your life will go on pretty much as it always has, with the added bonus of those extra dollars settling into your bank account every month, and we can’t see what would be wrong with that!
Reason Number 9: We Know the Secrets Behind a Popular Vacation Rental
You have already chosen one of the most popular vacation destinations in the nations, so you are about halfway on your way towards success, but let’s talk design and space management. No one will want to rent a place that still has its original paint job and furnishings from the 80s, no matter how popular retro is today, and if you choose to make a bedroom an office space, you will be edging yourself out of the more sought after larger rental market. 3 bedrooms and a den sounds wonderful in its abstract form, but 4-bedroom homes garner higher rent, and you can always use that open landing space to hold a desk or tuck one away in a larger bedroom, appealing to the work from home traveler and the larger family. We know the paint colors that repel guests, and we know how to take the pictures that show off the best elements of your space, causing your listing to jump off the page and into the hearts of travelers.
Reason Number 8: We Care for Your Property as If It Is Our Own
There are property management companies that are solely in it to make as much money as they can, and quite frankly, to them your home is nothing more than dollar signs. We want you to make the highest return on your investment, but we will never do it to the detriment of your property. We have a maintenance team on hand to ensure that your dishwasher washes dishes, your air conditioner cools the air, and the fireplace flue is in perfect working order. We have team members in the area who will check in on your property after big storms and our housekeeping teams are trained to keep an eye out for details that other companies miss—a small leak around the toilet in the bathroom, a minor crack in a back bedroom window, or a tile that may have broken in a corner by the door. They inform us so we can arrange for our maintenance people to get in and take care of the problem before it gets any bigger, potentially costing more. We care for your property as if it is our own and a well-maintained home is one that will be rented out most nights.
Reason Number 7: We Do the Research
The vacation rental market is a fluctuating one, and if we didn’t continually research and follow that market, we could be costing you money. Charging too little may get the property rented more, but at what cost financially? And charging too much will chase away potential renters, leaving open nights and deficits in your bank account. We follow the Goldilocks method of choosing rental fees, studying the market and charging an amount that is just right, encouraging all the tenants to fall in love with your home. We also research where the best neighborhoods are, in case you are just now starting the search and want to choose a property that will rent at a higher price, and we know where to get all the deals when it comes to designing, decorating, and furnishing your home. One area we may not advise you to go inexpensive on, however, is the amenities you will provide, knowing that even if you have to expend a little more in the beginning, the end numbers will definitely be in your favor!
Reason Number 6: Legal Compliance Is Vital
The laws, rules, and regulations of vacation rentals vary from town to town, state to state, and country to country, and ignoring them could lead to huge monetary sanctions that will take a bite out of your ROI or even lead to you not being able to rent out your property ever. As a matter of fact, Article 9 requires owners to obtain and maintain a local regulatory permit, and sanctions can be costly if disregarded. Another rule you may not know about is the requirement for a TPT license, a transaction privilege tax license, that must be obtained for every short-term rental, even if you just rent it for a single day; this TPT license is not necessary for rentals that are over 30 days, though, perhaps earning you a little more money in the long run. Additionally, just as the market fluctuates, so do the rules and laws, and changes often happen during every election season. Do you really want to follow all the changes that closely? We didn’t think so, and that is ok, as we consider it part of our jobs to be knowledgeable and proactive about every change that may occur on a month to month basis.
Reason Number 5: Streamlined Financial Management
There are a lot of numbers involved with vacation rentals, and we offer the opportunity to streamline those numbers, handling expense accounting, rent collecting, and account reconciliation so you don’t have to. Offering direct deposit for your income and a clear accounting for every penny expended in the effort to keep your property in tip top condition is actually fun for us. We love numbers, and we love taking the onus off our guests. And because we believe in transparency, you will never have to feel the fears that follow the old proverbs “out of sight, out of mind!” You will have 100% knowledge of everything involved with your investment every minute of every day, and if you have a question about anything, you have all the ways to reach us to ask. The best part is knowing you will receive your answers in a short time, enabling you to continue on your merry way feeling safe and secure with the business that surrounds what is potentially the largest investment you will ever make.
Reason Number 4: Professionalism Matters for Sedona Property Management
Have you ever eaten at a restaurant where the server sits in the booth next to you while taking your order, pretending that you are the most interesting person they have ever met? The vibe is false and unprofessional, and unless the food is something you really love, you probably will never go back, and the same thing goes with vacation rental management companies. Sure, we want your guests to feel at home when they stay in your property, but if we were less than professional, the chance that they would be uncomfortable could be problematic. Professionalism matters both with potential tenants and the owners we work for, and when you choose Mighty Tree Properties, you will appreciate our professional attitude and demeanor, feeling that your investment is in good hands. And you would be right!
Reason Number 3: Better Guest Experience
You may not even live in the area you have purchased your investment in, and as such, you may have to rely on what you read on the internet to give your guests a good vacation experience. Travelers demand more from their accommodations these days, and because we know the area, we can act as concierges, either through our SEO work, or by answering their questions on the phone or by email. We can guide them to the restaurants the locals eat, the vortexes that are supposed to be the most powerful, and to where they can find genuine Old West experiences they will never forget. We love the Sedona area as much as we love the vacation rental business and we can’t wait to share our love with all those who flock to your doorstep, giving them an experience they may want to repeat time and time again and leading to repeat business for your property!
Reason Number 2: Those 2 AM Phone Calls
We will work hard to maintain your property—remember, we treat each one we manage as if it were our own—but emergencies happen, and they rarely happen during regular business hours. This fact correlates with number three, giving travelers a better guest experience, because if that storm sends a branch through a window at 2 AM or the water heater suddenly gives up the ghost right before they have to shower to start their day, it is our team that will take the phone call immediately, resolving the situation in most instances before notifying you at a more reasonable hour of day. If the emergency is an expensive one, we may have to contact you for permission to spend a little more money, but 99.9% of the time, you can sleep through the night, perhaps dreaming happily about how you are going spend all the money you are making from your most important Sedona investment.
Reason Number 1: All These Facts Add Up to a Higher ROI
Individually, each item on the list may not seem like a whole lot, but when you add them together, you will find that you can receive a substantially higher ROI on your investment than those who didn’t take the initiative to look into our services. We do not consider ourselves a success unless you are 100% thrilled with the work we do and the ROI we make for you. Remember, we love numbers, and the higher numbers are our favorite, ensuring that when you choose Mighty Tree Properties for your vacation rental property management needs, you are choosing a big return on your buck! We have been in the business for more than a few minutes and over the years we have continued to learn everything that will make your Sedona property earn more than the average and we can’t see any downside to that. Can you?
Give us a Call Today
There may be more questions you have for us, and although we tried to cover everything we could, there are always more reasons that prove choosing our Mighty Tree Properties property management services is the best thing for your investment. Write down your questions so you don’t forget them and give us a call today. It’s time to make your Sedona investment the property all the travelers want to rent!
It’s official, festival season is finally here, and with it comes countless festivals across the country that bring out a whole lot of fun. The summer season continues the fun with festivals right here in Asheville ready for you to join in. Take a look at the top Asheville summer festivals that you cannot miss out on:
Downtown After 5
Get ready for a concert series that is a staple of the community right here in Asheville. Downtown After 5 is returning once again to Asheville and with it is a selection of live music that is absolutely free for the public. Downtown After 5 has already started here in Asheville but continues throughout the rest of the summer season. This summer festival takes place on select Friday evenings starting at 5:00 PM for an evening full of live music and unforgettable gatherings. Each event of the festival is free to attend and will feature live music in the heart of Downtown Asheville. Thousands of attendees attend each event making it a great spot to feel like a local. There will be an onsite marketplace where you can shop with local vendors. Food and beverage vendors will also be available so you can grab a bite to eat and enjoy an adult beverage with your live music. You can purchase a Patron Preferred Access Pass for $90 that will support the event along with getting you a chair in an exclusive VIP area for each event along with a drink token. Don’t miss out on Downtown After 5 for the perfect summer feeling here in Asheville.
Asheville Beer Week
Start your summer a little early with the Asheville Beer Week taking place from mid-May through Memorial Day Weekend. If you have yet to visit Asheville, you be happy to find countless craft breweries within the area. Asheville is a craft beer mecca with many of the local breweries taking awards home each year at national festivals. Asheville Beer Week is a is a celebration of the local beer community who continue to support Asheville. This year’s festivities are more important than ever as they are a statement of resiliency for the area. Every pint and ticket sold at this year’s Asheville Beer Week will go towards the revitalization of Asheville’s craft beverage community that was devastated last year.
Asheville Beer Week will entail several events this year, including For the Love of Craft, a craft mac and cheese and beverage festival taking place on May 19th. You will be able to try out countless mac and cheese festivals that are perfectly paired with a craft beer of your choice. Explore the different vendors and find a new favorite right here in the area.
Another popular event is the Beer City 20K Relay taking place on May 24th just before Memorial Day. You and a team of three others can take on this 20K relay sponsored by New Belgium Brewing Asheville (or you can take on the relay all on your own if you are feeling bold!).
Asheville Beer Week will come to a close this year with the Community Concert with the Steep Canyon Rangers on May 29th. This local show at Pack Square Park is presented by Dale’s Oskar Blues Brewery for an evening of live music and craft beverages. Don’t miss out on all this fun taking place here in Asheville.
Polish Fest
Did anyone say pierogi? If you are on the lookout for delicious food and drink along with live music and festivities look no further than Polish Fest. This is a newer annual tradition here in Asheville that is approaching its third year. Polish Fest is like many other Polish themed festivals where the focus is on Polish traditions kept alive in many ways. This three-day event kicks off on Friday May 2nd at Fireforge Crafted Beer. You can enjoy live music from local favorites Wasted Wine and Foothills Oompah Band. Mazury Folk Dance Ensemble will also be on hand all weekend for traditional Polish folk dancing. Don’t forget to bring your appetite with you as traditional Polish cuisine including pierogi will be served up all weekend long. Piwo (beer) will be flowing too to keep the adults thirst quenched. Fireforge Crafted Beer will have their Polka Party Lager and Cendrowski Grodziskie Wheat Ale flowing from the taps for an authentic Polish beverage. Don’t miss out on Polish this summer right here in Asheville.
More Summer Fun Is Starting Soon
Make sure to get a leg up on your summer planning by reserving an Asheville vacation rental. You can get close to all of these summer festivals and the other wonderful attractions in the area. Reach out to us to book today and get ready for summer.