16 Riverbend Dr, Asheville, NC 28805

**Availability** The home is available for the following dates: 10/26/26 - onward Come enjoy Riverbend Retreat, a dog- and family-friendly Asheville vacation rental with a peaceful riverside setting along the Swannanoa River. This welcoming 3-bedroom home offers the best of both worlds: a relaxed place to unwind with private river access across the street, plus quick access to downtown Asheville, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Biltmore Estate, Highland Brewing, Asheville golf and disc golf, local dining, shopping, thrifting, and antiquing. With a fenced backyard, fenced deck, kid-friendly amenities, outdoor games, and 400 Mbps Wi-Fi, Riverbend Retreat is designed for easy family trips, dog-friendly getaways, and laid-back Blue Ridge Mountain escapes. What You'll Love * Peaceful riverside setting along the Swannanoa River * Dog-friendly stay with a fenced backyard for pups to explore * Family-friendly amenities, including kid-friendly dishes, games, Pack 'n Play, booster seat, and baby monitor * Private river access across the street, with water tubes available for guest use * Fenced deck for added comfort and privacy * Close to downtown Asheville, Biltmore Estate, Black Mountain, and the Blue Ridge Parkway * Easy access to Highland Brewing, Asheville Municipal Golf Course, and nearby disc golf * Great location for local dining, shopping, thrifting, antiquing, breweries, and live music * Outdoor hangout spaces for cookouts, corn hole, yard games, and relaxed evenings * 400 Mbps Wi-Fi for streaming, remote work, and video calls Home Features 3 bedrooms | 2 baths | Sleeps 6 * Cozy, inviting interiors designed for relaxing and reconnecting * Fully stocked kitchen for quick breakfasts, easy lunches, and sit-down dinners * Kid-friendly dishes for easier family meals * Pack 'n Play, booster seat, and baby monitor provided for families traveling with little ones * Games for family fun, rainy days, and laid-back evenings * Comfortable spaces for movie nights, game nights, and shared meals * 400 Mbps Wi-Fi * Indoor fireplace is not available for guest use Outdoor Features * Private access to the Swannanoa River across the street * Water tubes available for guest use and stored in the deck box * River tubing and river use are at your own risk * Children must be supervised at all times near the river, while tubing, and while using outdoor amenities * Fenced deck for an added sense of privacy and comfort * Fenced backyard, set on a slope, with room for dogs to stretch their legs * Charcoal grill for cookouts and simple outdoor dining * Corn hole for friendly competition * Smokeless fire pit on the deck for outdoor use * Guests must bring their own firewood for the outdoor fire pit or forage in the yard * Insect-free firewood is available for purchase at several nearby locations * Please do not store firewood near the house unless it is actively being burned, to help prevent termites and insects Practical Details * Linens & towels provided: one set per guest * Beach towels available for guest use in the storage box * Easy self check-in for a smooth arrival * Minimum booking age: reserving guest must be 25+ * 400 Mbps Wi-Fi, great for streaming, remote work, and video calls * The indoor fireplace is not available for guest use; it is inoperable, unsafe, and off-limits * Tubing and river use are at your own risk * Children must be supervised at all times near the river and outdoor areas * For guest safety, Riverbend Retreat has an exterior doorbell camera at the front entry that allows two-way video communication when the doorbell is pressed. No cameras are located inside the home. Location Highlights Riverbend Retreat puts you close to the best of Asheville while giving you a peaceful riverside escape to return to at the end of the day. Enjoy quick access to breweries, restaurants, live music, local shops, antique stores, thrift shops, golf, disc golf, hiking, scenic drives, and classic Western North Carolina attractions. 5 minutes to the Blue Ridge Parkway 10 minutes to Highland Brewing and nearby disc golf 10 minutes to Asheville Municipal Golf Course 15 minutes to downtown Asheville dining, breweries, shopping, and live music 15 minutes to Black Mountain, NC 15 minutes to Biltmore Estate 25 minutes to Weaverville, NC 30 minutes to Asheville Regional Airport Close to hiking at at the Folk Arts Center and Blue Ridge Parkway