Historic Montford Urban Retreat Nestled in the Trees--Only 5 blocks to downtown!

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 293 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Asheville, NC

University of North Carolina at Asheville10 min walk
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville3 min drive
The Orange Peel3 min drive
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)19 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Completely renovated 1910 two-story Montford home (historic district) with lots of natural light and two covered porches. Just one block from Montford Park and 5 blocks from downtown. Stroll along the Greenway or walk to UNC-A, Botanical Garden, Trader Joe's, and Whole Foods. The Biltmore Estate is only a few miles away. Asheville is known as Beer City, and there are numerous breweries in downtown.

Vaulted ceilings with industrial exposed metal ductwork and exposed oak beams. Modern loft living very close to downtown! Viking appliances and granite countertops in the large, open, fully equipped kitchen. Travertine tile walk-in shower, and Duravit soaking tub in the master bedroom.

The master bedroom has a Four-Post queen bed with down comforter and feather topper/luxury sheets. Washer/Dryer Stackable. Living area and master bedroom televisions.

The River Arts District, great music at The Orange Peel or Grey Eagler, incredible restaurants, and a stroll in the historic district are among those things you won't want to miss.

Property manager

Laurie Brill

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Inviting LR w/sleeper loveseat, comfortable club chair, small desk/table

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

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

About the area

Asheville

Located in Asheville, this holiday home is in the city centre. Travellers 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at The Orange Peel or Kimmel Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing, mountain biking and cycling.

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Asheville, NC

What's nearby

University of North Carolina at Asheville - 10 min walk
Botanical Gardens at Asheville - 12 min walk
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 3 min drive
The Orange Peel - 3 min drive
Downtown Market Asheville - 3 min drive

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

Chick-Fil-A - 3 min drive
River Duck - 4 min drive
Dunkin' - 3 min drive
Wendy's - 3 min drive
Salvage Station - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Montford Urban Retreat Nestled in the Trees--Only 5 blocks to downtown! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Montford Urban Retreat Nestled in the Trees--Only 5 blocks to downtown!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Montford Urban Retreat Nestled in the Trees--Only 5 blocks to downtown!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Montford Urban Retreat Nestled in the Trees--Only 5 blocks to downtown! located?

Located in Historic Montford, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of University of North Carolina at Asheville and Botanical Gardens at Asheville. Riverside Cemetery and Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Very good

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7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Charleen A.

14 Nov 2022

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

Close & comfortable

Stayed for 6 weeks, had everything I needed to “live” comfortably. Loved the ability to walk through the neighborhoods & proximity to downtown Asheville. Laurie was an excellent host.

Stayed 49 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Stephen S.

1 Sept 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

This property should not be listed with its current representation.

We have communicated with the property owner, to let her know that the property doesn’t explain that there is a tenant you share with. The photos lead one to believe that the laundry room is part of the unit. It is not. You have to leave the unit, and walk down the steps, over unstable rocks, to get to a shared laundry room. The property had cobwebs inside and out. The owner even had someone come by (for two hours) to clean the interior. This is documented in her text messages, and communicated to VRBO. The condition of the windows is horrible. They haven’t been cleaned in a very long time, and the appearance reflects that, including cobwebs on the windows. This is just the beginning of what we would share. All has been documented with photos, and the text exchanges with the owner. VRBO chose to do absolutely nothing about it.

Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven G.

4 May 2022

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

Your own treehouse in historic Montford

We really enjoyed our stay at Laurie's house! It is in a great location with access to a greenway perfect for walks, convenient to grocery stores, and easy to get into downtown or on the interstate to go on hikes in the Blue Ridge Mountains. It's a friendly and eclectic neighborhood, filled with beautiful historic homes and has a nice little park. In our month and a half stay, we took advantage of the great porch and the excellent kitchen (for those who like to cook). The kitchen was well-stocked with high-end appliances and the rest of the house had the basic necessities. We thought the bed was very comfortable. As remote workers, we found it easy to work from home, with good internet access. Laurie was very responsive before and during our stay, and provided us with a lot of good insight. We hope to stay there again someday!

Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Monique V.

2 May 2022

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

Wonderful sunlight perch among the trees

I absolutely loved my stay at Laurie‘s property. She was such a pleasure to deal with and the place was in a wonderful section of Asheville – lots of historical houses within walking distance of grocery stores and downtown, which was great for me because I did not have a car. It’s also very close to the greenway along a lovely creek and close to the botanical gardens. The house itself was full of sunlight and beautifully equipped with everything I needed. The bed was just the right level of firmness and the television system was easy to manage, even for a technological idiot like myself. It was the perfect place to be alone and yet not feel too isolated, since walkers stroll past frequently. There is a big back porch where I would’ve happily spent more time but the weather was not quite warm enough until the very end of my stay, so there’s plenty of room for socializing as well. I spent two months there and would’ve happily spent a third. It suited me perfectly! Highly recommended— I would come back in a heartbeat.

Stayed 51 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Laurie Brill

I moved to Asheville in search of a home that I could make my own. I gutted the existing home (in the historic district) all the way down to the 2 x 4's. The forty double hung windows are original--I brought them back to life. I created an open loft-like space with high ceilings and a beautiful kitchen. Original hardwood floors add to the character. The porch is like another room in the house. All new electrical, plumbing, heating/air, etc. Lots of off-street parking (which is in high demand in Montford!

Why they chose this property

Even though you are very close to downtown, the home is tucked away on a side street off of Montford and Cumberland Avenues. The neighbors on the street are fantastic, and they will make you feel right at home. Lots of walkers/runners in the neighborhood! Great restaurants within a few minutes' walking distance. Fantastic location!

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