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IN-TOWN-Charming Cabin on Sunset Mtn. (1.3 mi to downtown), Mountain views, pets
| People | 13 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 4 |
| Space | 2,800 sq. ft. |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 2 - 7 nights |
Overview
4 Bedrooms + Other private rooms w sleeping, 4 Baths (Sleeps 11-15)
Capture the Sunset. Relax on the deck with a drink and your loved ones and friends while watching the spectacular sun set behind the beautiful Carolina mountains. Just 5 minutes from downtown and conveniently located for everything else, this is the most convenient vacation rental in the area.
Spend your vacation in this spacious house on the side of Sunset Mountain, overlooking Asheville.
We have just added a pool table in the game room. It can be used presently but is somewhat restricted. We should have a waist high wall removed shortly to better accommodate the size of the table.
This home will accommodate a large party without feeling cramped. It has an abundance of off-street parking, is very private (yet close) and is located on the original carriage road from Grove Park Inn to the Seely Castle. Seely Castle is just across the street and is the castle that Fred Seely (E.W. Grove's son-in-law) built after he finished construction on the Grove Park Inn.
Fully equipped kitchen with double ovens, eat in table, separate dining room and a 6 person hot tub located on upper level deck. HBO, Showtime, and more available.
The upper garage is available for use with prior notification.
The lower garage is used for storage. Huge amount of off street parking. Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer ( sorry not class A). Wood Fireplace: cozy fireplace in lower master suite (firewood is provided in winter.)
Why this house!: We both grew up in the Asheville area and certainly there is no nicer place to live or vacation than in Asheville. This was our home for 9 years, we no longer need the space and have moved into a smaller house.
Sophie's Retreat is convenient to all that happens in Asheville. We have enjoyed living in this wonderful house and miss the convenience. It is a perfect vacation rental with its 3 fireplaces, many rooms, plentiful parking and decks that go on forever. Please enjoy!
Additional Information: We purchased Sophie's Retreat as our principle residence in 2002 and chose the location for the views and the convenience.
Sophie's Retreat is extremely convenient and is right in the middle of everything important going on in this area. The house has gorgeous views but may be blocked or partially blocked during the summer months by leaves. It is very spacious and convenient. The house was bought to live in but converted to a vacation rental. There are 4 ski areas close by. It is on the same road as the famous Grove Park Inn (don't miss their Sunday brunch) and 3 minutes from downtown Asheville where one can find shopping (especially craft and specialty vendors) and a great selection of restaurants.
Dogs welcome with restrictions. Please contact us for details.
If you wish to book a period that is designated "event - special pricing" and the dates are not dates you would like, please send us an inquiry stating the dates requested. We are flexible and try to anticipate what dates around holidays might be desired but don't always get it correct.
About Charlie
We both grew up in the Asheville area and certainly there is no nicer place to live or vacation than Asheville. This was our home for 9 years, but with all of our children grown and gone we no longer need the space and are moving into a somewhat smaller house. We plan to travel some and having a smaller house to care for on a routine basis will work better for our situation.
Sophie's Retreat is convenient to all that happens in Asheville. We have enjoyed living in this wonderful house and will certainly miss the convenience. It will however make a great vacation rental with its 3 fireplaces many rooms, plentiful parking and decks that go on forever.
Where did Sophie come from - well Stephanie's grandfather didn't particularly like the name Stephanie, he preferred Sophie and called her that. Stephanie was always pretty much a tom boy and loved to help her grandfather on the farm. She loved to go with him in his wagon to the store and to do various chores on the farm. She was always Sophie to him.
We enjoyed living in this house, especially the closeness to town and watching the wild life in the yard. There was almost always a gentle breeze in the summer and quite relaxing to sit on the deck and watch the sunsets. In the winter, it's like a winter wonderland when it snows - so quiet and serene. We were quite fond of building a fire in the fireplace and just relaxing during snow periods.
We hope you enjoy the house for your vacation and hope you will make a stay at Sophie's Retreat an annual event.
Please enjoy!
Charlie purchased this house in 2002
Why Charlie chose Asheville
We purchased Sophie's Retreat as our principle residence in 2002 and chose the location for the views and the convenience.
Sophie's Retreat is extremely convenient and is right in the middle of everything important going on in this area. The house has views, is very spacious and convenient. There are 4 ski areas close by. Our house is on the same road as the famous Grove Park Inn( don't miss their Sunday brunch) and 3 minutes from downtown Asheville where one can find shopping (especially craft and specialty vendors) and a great selection of restaurants. The house if quite large and well suited for large groups with lots of room to spread out and have room to oneself. Our favorite of all was to take off on our motorcycle to the parkway for a short ride or a picnic after work or on the weekends.
What makes this house unique
The most unique benefit of this cabin is it's proximity to town and the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is at a higher elevation than the city but still has all of the protection and amenities of the City of Asheville. The cabin is well suited to large groups with lots of room to spread out and not feel cramped. It really is the perfect vacation cabin!
Guestbook comments from the owner
A great big thanks for letting us use your house for our stay. It was extremely convenient to Grove Park Inn and much more "homey". We had lots of room and really appreciate the high speed wifi as many of us had to work at night.
We will definitely stay with you again next year for the conference.
Many thanks
Facilities
Accommodation and facilities for this holiday house in Grove Park- Sunset in Asheville
- house
- Self-catering
- Housekeeper Optional
- 2800 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 13
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
- pets considered ...
- children welcome ...
- non smoking only ...
- Golf Course View ...
- mountain
- Mountain View ...
- town
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Tourist Attractions
- Air Conditioning ...
- Alarm Clock
- Broadband Access ...
- Clothes Dryer ...
- Fireplace ...
- Firewood
- Fitness Room / Equipment ...
- Garage ...
- Gas Fireplace
- Hair Dryer
- Heating ...
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided ...
- Living Room ...
- Parking ...
- Parking Off Street ...
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer ...
- Security System
- Towels Provided ...
- Washing Machine ...
- Wireless Internet ...
- Wood Fireplace ...
- 4 Ring Stove
- Catering Available
- Coffee Maker ...
- Cooking Utensils ...
- Dishes & Utensils ...
- Dishwasher ...
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave ...
- Oven ...
- Pantry Items ...
- Refrigerator ...
- Hob ...
- Toaster ...
- Dining ...
- Dining Room
- seating for 12 people
- 4 Bathrooms
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Bathroom 1 -
Toilet
,
Bath with Shower
,
MBR main level
Bathroom 2 - Toilet , Bath with Shower , 2nd bedroom main
Bathroom 3 - Toilet , Shower Enclosure , 2nd bedroom lower
Bathroom 4 - Toilet , Bath (no shower) , Shower Enclosure , MBR lower level
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 13
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Bedroom 1 -
1 Extra Lg. Double Bed
Bedroom 2 - 1 Large Double Bed
Bedroom 3 - 1 Large Double Bed
Bedroom 4 - 1 Large Double Bed
- King Bed, Queen Bed, Twin/Single Bed, Bunk Bed: twin on top and double on bottom, Convertible Bed (2) : queen futon in office adjoining upper master suite/ queen sofa-sleeper in exercise area on lower level.
- Books ...
- CD Player
- DVD Player ...
- Satellite / Cable ...
- Stereo ...
- Television ...
- Toys ...
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Golf ...
- Garden ...
- Barbecue ...
- Outdoor Grill Gas
- Patio
- Ski & Snowboard ...
- veranda
- Wood Decking
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- wheelchair accessible ...
- Hot Tub ...
- Outdoor Hot Tub
- autumn foliage
- botanical garden
- caves
- churches
- cinemas
- forests
- Health/Beauty Spa
- library
- live theatre
- museums
- playground
- pond
- recreation centre
- restaurants
- synagogues
- waterfalls
- winery tours
- antique hunting
- bird watching
- Boating
- eco tourism
- gambling casinos
- horse riding
- Miniature golf
- outlet shopping
- scenic drives
- Shopping
- sight seeing
- sledding
- walking
- Wildlife Viewing
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- fitness centre
- groceries
- hospital
- laundrette - serviced
- massage therapist
- medical services
- Cross Country Skiing
- cycling
- equestrian events
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- Hot Air Ballooning
- hunting
- ice skating
- Kayaking
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- mountaineering
- Racquetball
- rafting
- Rock Climbing
- ski
- Snowboarding
- caving
- swimming
- tennis
- water tubing
- whitewater rafting
Reviews
Excellent!
4.3/5 -
(40 traveller reviews)
Spacious, Comfortable, Convenient
The house and rooms were even larger than we expected. There was plenty of space for eight adults and two children to enjoy being together, while offering plenty of private bedrooms and baths. The kitchen is well-supplied with equipment for the family chefs and the grill fires up easily. One favorite spot was the hot tub, especially after long walks around the downtown and arts district, which is only 5-10 minutes away. It was especially nice to have the large dining table beside the sun room, a bright and cheerful area. The indoor swing was one of many unique features that sets this property apart as having "personality." Whether inside, or out on the deck, it is a relaxing retreat looking out at the treetops- very quiet and private to be so near shops and grocery stores.
Our vacation stay at Sophia's Retreat
This is a great house with tons of space for a family vacation and access to downtown Asheville and restaurants. The owner's are super nice and they do everything they can to make your stay great.
Great time and great house
Great house. It was as advertised and close to downtown (short Uber ride). The house was clean and Charlie was very responsive to questions leading up to the trip. Great spot for a large group looking to enjoy Asheville.
Great place. Both secluded and close to town
We loved the place. I have to imagine this is one of the very few houses on VRBO where the pictures do not do the house justice. Arrival was super easy, the house was very close to town and yet completely by itself on the top of a mountain. We used Uber to get everywhere and never had to wait more than 7 minutes for a car. I highly recommend this house.
Perfect House with Huge Character for a Great Weekend Getaway!
Upon arrival at this house, we felt at home. The house was extremely clean and had all of the necessary items for our stay. There were many interesting quirks about this house that gave it so much character. There was more than enough room for our entire group to stay, and the surrounding mountains were amazing to look at! Charlie certainly knows how to take care of his guests, and made sure that we had everything we needed for our stay. It was extremely convenient to get to the downtown area from the house by using Uber, and it was only a few minute ride down the mountain. All of the beds and couches were very comfortable, and there was an abundance of linens, towels, blankets, etc. The kitchen was fully stocked with modern appliances and cookware. There is nothing more we could have hoped for in a house for our trip to Asheville. Everything about the house was perfect!
Great for a large group
This mountain home provided everything we needed for a long weekend in Asheville for a couple families and a bunch of kids. Lots of comfortable seating for folks to spread out and relax. The downstairs provided a large area for the kiddos to hang out. Location is fantastic, just a few minutes drive from the downtown Asheville, and a few miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway where we found some great trails and views.
Location
1.3 miles from downtown Asheville/ 1/2 mile from Grove Park. The house is centrally located to the Asheville.One can easily be in downtown Asheville in less than 5 minutes. There are many restaurants, grocery stores and craft pubs located within several minutes of the house.
Other Activities: Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Hot Air Ballooning, Boating, Snowboarding, Rock Climbing, Health/Beauty Spa, Miniature Golf, Shopping
Golf: There are many courses in the area ranging from highly rated and pricey to less expensive. Our municipal course is surprisingly well groomed and affordable. Black Mountain is also a great, affordable course. Grove Park Inn course is one of the top rated in the area but is usually somewhat pricey. One can see this course from the house.
Ski: There are several ski areas within easy driving. Which one you choose depends on skiing ability and other factors. The larger areas are Beech and Sugar Mountain, are 1 1/2 to 2 hours away and tend to cater to more advanced skiers while the closer areas are Cataloochee and Wolfe Ridge. These are more family oriented and both have tube parks for those who don't ski or board. Both of these are about a hour away. There are other areas like Ober Gatlinburg and Appalachian that should be checked as well.
Charlie has been on ski patrol at Cataloochee for a number of years and is of course somewhat prejudiced but feels that this area is far superior to the others over all unless you are a very advanced boarder or skier. We have awesome snow making capability and are usually the first area to open on the East Coast. We also have the most professionally run operation and are the most family oriented. This is not only my opinion but am told this by customers every time I ski.
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Prices & Availability
Prices for this holiday house in Grove Park- Sunset, Asheville Area
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- USD
| Rental Period | Minimum Price | Additional Nights | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly * | Event Price | |||
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In Season
2 Aug 2017 -
6 Nov 2017
Changeover Day: Sunday 3 night minimum stay
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£816
for 3 nights
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From
£203
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From
£397
Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun
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£1,927
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£3,736
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| Notes: Rates are based on 10 guests; add £34 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Fall
7 Nov 2017 -
21 Nov 2017
2 night minimum stay
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£516
for 2 nights
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From
£154
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From
£287
Thu,Fri,Sat
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£1,486
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£3,736
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| Notes: Rates are based on 10 guests; add £31 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Nightly Rate
22 Nov 2017 -
22 Nov 2017
3 night minimum stay
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£1,067
for 3 nights
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From
£287
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From
£287
Thu,Fri,Sat
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£1,486
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£3,736
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| Notes: Rates are based on 10 guests; add £31 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Thanksgiving
22 Nov 2017 -
27 Nov 2017
6 night minimum stay
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£1,839
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Fall
23 Nov 2017 -
8 Jan 2018
2 night minimum stay
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£516
for 2 nights
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From
£154
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From
£287
Thu,Fri,Sat
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£1,486
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£3,736
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| Notes: Rates are based on 10 guests; add £31 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Christmas
20 Dec 2017 -
26 Dec 2017
7 night minimum stay
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£2,104
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New Years
27 Dec 2017 -
31 Dec 2017
5 night minimum stay
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£1,839
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Winter
9 Jan 2018 -
19 Mar 2018
Changeover Day: Sunday 2 night minimum stay
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£472
for 2 nights
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From
£132
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From
£309
Thu,Fri,Sat
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£1,663
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£3,471
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| Notes: Rates are based on 10 guests; add £34 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Mid Spring 2018
20 Mar 2018 -
1 May 2018
Changeover Day: Sunday 2 night minimum stay
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£516
for 2 nights
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From
£154
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From
£331
Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun
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£1,663
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£3,648
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| Notes: Rates are based on 10 guests; add £34 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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In Season 2018
2 May 2018 -
1 Oct 2018
3 night minimum stay
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£869
for 3 nights
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From
£221
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£1,927
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£4,177
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Memorial Weekend
24 May 2018 -
27 May 2018
4 night minimum stay
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£1,839
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July 4th Early
28 Jun 2018 -
1 Jul 2018
4 night minimum stay
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£1,663
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July 4th Late
3 Jul 2018 -
7 Jul 2018
5 night minimum stay
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£2,104
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Labor day 2018
30 Aug 2018 -
2 Sep 2018
4 night minimum stay
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£1,839
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Leaf Season 2018
2 Oct 2018 -
5 Nov 2018
Changeover Day: Sunday 3 night minimum stay
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£1,001
for 3 nights
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From
£265
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From
£397
Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun
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£2,104
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£4,177
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| Notes: Rates are based on 10 guests; add £34 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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My Standard Rate
Changeover Day: Sunday 3 night minimum stay
|
£816
for 3 nights
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From
£203
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From
£362
Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun
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£1,927
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£3,736
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| Notes: Rates are based on 10 guests; add £34 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
Additional pricing information
| Cleaning Fee | £182.64 |
| Additional Guest Fee | £30.31 per person per night |
| Pet Fee | £155.44 |
| Damage Deposit | £310.88 |
Friday and Saturday nights will not be split up. Guests must rent both nights.
Please call or email before booking to ensure the house is available.
Our minimums are 2 nights Sunday through Wednesday,
3 nights Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, except in winter, in between and fall.
All weeks containing federal holidays rent at in season rates.
Standard rates are 225 Sunday - Wednesday, 375 Thursday - Saturday. Please call for booking or more information
Rates are subject to change until reservation is confirmed.
Please call us if you have a pet or pets - ,rates subject to size.. We will need to provide you with a pet addendum.
Thanks
* Approximate monthly price. Actual pricing will depend on the days of the month you stay.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
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