Discover River Lodge Retreat, an established short-term rental property in the heart of Hot Springs, NC, offering a rare blend of income, expansion opportunity, and mountain tranquility. Spanning +/-8.5 private acres along the French Broad River, this property includes three furnished, income-producing cabins—each thoughtfully updated and surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature.
Beyond the existing rentals, multiple build sites invite future growth. One riverfront site already has its own address, septic system, and power in place, ready for a new cabin or luxury riverside retreat. At the top of the property, multiple flat wooded sites provide easy access from an existing road—ideal for additional vacation rentals, a campground, or a private owner’s residence overlooking the valley and river below.
This property is located just minutes from downtown Hot Springs, known for its natural hot mineral springs, charming shops, restaurants, and direct access to the Appalachian Trail. Guests return year-round to enjoy hiking, kayaking, fishing, and soaking in the area’s rich natural beauty.
With a strong rental history and positive cash flow, River Lodge Retreat is a proven performer with exceptional potential to expand. Whether you’re an investor seeking a turnkey hospitality business, a developer envisioning a boutique cabin community, or a nature lover desiring a personal retreat with income possibilities, 1640, 1641, 1642, 1643 River Road offers endless opportunity in one of Western North Carolina’s most beloved destinations.
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$1,500,000
1640-1641 River Rd #1642, Hot Springs, NC 28743
6beds
3,734sqft
Multi Family
Built in 2015
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$402/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Furnished income-producing cabinsRiverfront siteLuxury riverside retreatFrench broad riverFlat wooded sitesPrivate acres
- 243 days |
- 296 |
- 20 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mary Liske mliske@lookingglassrealty.com,
Looking Glass Realty AVL LLC,
Adam Skoog,
Looking Glass Realty AVL LLC
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4318441
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 6
Heating
- Central, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Bathroom
Features
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,734
- Total interior livable area: 3,734 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,734
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Parking Lot, Parking Space(s), RV Access/Parking
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
- Waterfront features: Other - See Remarks
- Body of water: French Broad River
Lot
- Size: 8.5 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 8860266391
- Zoning: R-A
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Wood
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2015
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: City
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: none
Location
- Region: Hot Springs
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $402/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $946,294
- Date on market: 11/4/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 125 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Owner Financing
- Tenant pays: None
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,415/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,500,000$402/sqft |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28743
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Hot Springs Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
- 5/10Madison Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 8.4 mi
- 6/10Madison Early College High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 11.2 mi
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- North Carolina
- Madison County
- Hot Springs
- 28743
- 1640-1641 River Rd Unit 1642






