Charming 1911 cottage in the heart of Asheville - walk 4 blocks to downtown - Asheville

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Downtown restaurants surround us. The cottage is the blue dot in the middle.

Dining and kitchen from living area. 4-5 can sit around the counter.

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 593 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Asheville, NC

Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville19 min walk
University of North Carolina at Asheville20 min walk
The Orange Peel2 min drive
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)19 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

'Yellow' bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Aqua Bedroom/Den

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Charming 1911 cottage in the heart of Asheville - walk 4 blocks to downtown

Our 'butterscotch' cottage is a peaceful hidden gem located in the heart of Asheville. Beautiful high ceilings and the original tall diamond-paned glass windows fill the historic 2-BR/1-Bath cottage with sunshine. Outside offers a lush evergreen private porch and patio. Driveway off-street parking space is tucked alongside the house in this safe and quiet neighborhood.

The house has new central heat and air, all new appliances, washer/dryer, side-by-side refrigerator, dishwasher, disposal, range, microwave, gas grill. There is outdoor lighting on the patio and exterior furniture for sitting or dining.

An historical 1911 cottage, it was once owned by the Thomas Wolfe family. The location is ideal for walking to downtown restaurants, grocery stores, night life, and shopping. Quiet brick sidewalks lined with honeysuckle and hollyhocks take you along a tranquil avenue to the vitality of Asheville’s cosmopolitan downtown – a 4-block walk -- see map in our photos.

While one is exploring the animated downtown another could play golf at the famous Victorian Grove Park Inn Golf Club less than 2 miles away– or fly fish in the idyllic mountain rivers within an hour’s drive.

We have greatly enjoyed sharing the open floor plan in the kitchen/dining/living area. The space is perfect for small dinner gatherings. We've loved sitting at the granite countertop sharing morning pastries from the nearby bakery.

There are two cheerful private bedrooms. The 'yellow' room has a queen-sized bed and the 'aqua' room has a daybed that makes into a king. Even the living room sofa makes into a double bed if needed.

Four to five people can easily gather around the heart of the house at the granite countertop for easy meals from Trader Joes or delivered from many top local restaurants by Valet Gourmet. But the grill and kitchen also allow you to cook for yourselves.

The completely private back patio has a gas grill. Sculptural barstools like those at the River Arts District make good perches for listening to birds while enjoying morning coffee or a cool drink in the shade at the outside bar.

Children are welcome and a dog will be considered.

The full kitchen is elegantly and functionally outfitted for enjoyment by our guests. There is a full bath with tub and shower. Mirrors in bedrooms allow a couple to share efficiently.

Hi-speed wireless internet/Cable TV.

Property manager

Richard Trombley

Premier Host

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English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Asheville

Located in Asheville, this cottage is in the city center. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Biltmore Estate and Pisgah National Forest. Consider The Orange Peel for a night out or Colburn Earth Science Museum if you're traveling with kids. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

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Asheville, NC

What's nearby

Pack Square - 16 min walk
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 19 min walk
University of North Carolina at Asheville - 20 min walk
Wicked Weed Brewing - 2 min drive
The Orange Peel - 2 min drive

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

Chick-Fil-A - 8 min walk
Dunkin' - 15 min walk
Starbucks - 9 min walk
Twisted Laurel - 15 min walk
Five Points Restaurant - 12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming 1911 cottage in the heart of Asheville - walk 4 blocks to downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

kerrie g.

3 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect neighborhood

we stayed a month in here order to make a move to Asheville from MN. this cottage was a comfortable, cozy, with high ceilings so it isn’t at all cramped. everything you need to survive plus a nice front porch, cute trees, and a mocking bird! we love the neighborhood (walking distance to downtown & to many great restaurants etc) so much that we ended up finding an apartment quite close ! we awoke to find a black bear peeking in through the window one morning but the locals assured us that they aren’t aggressive & she wandered off quietly without incident.

Stayed 31 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Val M.

18 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed my get-a-way!

This Asheville location was perfect for my stay. I came to escape the north country winter and to experience a more vibrant and diverse area. I learned I was staying in the Yoga district (with monthly yoga passes @ Asheville Yoga Center, v reasonable). Lots of eateries and a great local art and music scene. Springs comes early in Asheville … and as soon as it warmed up the parks came alive with impromptu music jams. Everyone was so welcoming. Richard’s home was perfect, well stocked kitchen, bright sunny windows and lovely tall ceilings. Apple TV + was a real treat for me as well. Everything added up to a perfect stay!

Stayed 121 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara V.

29 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Asheville cottage

Cottage had everything we needed. Location was great a 10 min walk to town and to grocery stores. Quiet neighborhood. Easy check in with a lock box.

Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie Y., PA

18 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property, but...

We stayed at the property for 5 weeks, having a roving band of visitors during that time. We loved the place, but there are somethings you should be aware of when considering the rental. The biggest issue is the steepness and narrowness of the driveway. Our Toyota Camry is on the lower side and we had issues with scraping the car on the sloped driveway. There is no off street parking in front of the house due to the narrowness of the street. There is room for two cars in tandem in the driveway. We took to making passengers get in and out of the car in the road, with the driver then being able to squeak in without further scraping. It is best to enter the driveway from the uphill part of the road to minimize potential to scrape. On the other hand, the house is only a 15 minute walk to downtown, so as long as the bears were not out and about...yes, city bears, plural...we left the car behind and walked in. The adolescent bear seemed harmless enough, and even charming when he came to the door to welcome us, but when he got chased towards us by a larger bear, we hightailed it back to the house and drove downtown! The house itself is charming and in a neighborhood filled with historical homes with beautiful gardens, a short walk to Trader Joes which was very helpful. We would stay here again, though we would make sure to bring our other car which is higher off the ground, and perhaps a can of bear spray. Amazing restaurants all around, hikes a bit of a drive.

Stayed 36 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elise M.

5 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love this cottage! Will come back

We are repeat guests at this adorable cottage, because we all liked it so much! Very comfortable. Great location! About 20 minutes walk to downtown. I love how Trader Joes is very close. The kitchen is well stocked with everything I needed to cook. Owners are very helpful and friendly. I hope to stay again at this property.

Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Richard Trombley

Richard and Bethany live part of the year in Austin Texas and as often as possible in Asheville.

Why they chose this property

We like to be able to walk to dinner, the grocery, and around the neighborhood. We hardly ever use the car once we get to Asheville.

What makes this property unique

We fell in love with the high ceilings, the beautiful updated kitchen, open floor plan, and the walking proximity to everything we like to do in Asheville.