39 Great Aspen Way Tucked inside the gated Laurel Ridge community just outside Black Mountain, this isn't just a mountain home-it's a property that already works. Currently operating as a successful short-term rental, this home offers something most properties in this price range don't: proven income potential without sacrificing personal use. Designed with both hosting and ownership in mind, the layout creates natural separation that today's buyers-and guests-are actively looking for. The main living area delivers the mountain experience people come here for: a warm fireplace, open gathering space, and easy access to expansive decking, a hot tub, and long-range views. But what truly sets this property apart is the independent apartment. It allows you to: - Host guests while maintaining your own private space - Accommodate extended family without overlap - Or create multiple income streams from one property. Downstairs, the theater and game room aren't just amenities-they're the reason guests stay longer, leave better reviews, and come back. And that's the difference here. This isn't just a home you own...it's a property that performs. Whether you're looking for a private mountain escape, a hybrid personal-use investment, or a fully income-producing short-term rental, this property gives you the flexibility to choose. Because the reality is-homes like this don't come available often in this location...And when they do, the buyers who understand the value tend to move quickly.