Located in Asheville, this lovely house for $284 per night is a great choice for your next break. Welcome to the "Illusion of Seclusion!" NEW AND EVEN MORE BEAUTIFUL in SHADY PARK-LIKE SETTING - Newly painted house and covered sitting area, NEW EASY DRIVEWAY AND PARKING AREA with beautiful granite boulders, new tiered park-like landscaping with new timber stairway to new upper fire pit area... even more outdoor spaces to explore and enjoy! ------------------------- NOTE: Please spend some time and read everything about my Sweet Mount Royal House. It'll be worth it. She's a beauty! Once you book, I will send you a PDF of our very-informative "Welcome Book" - it's packed with great info about "Royal", the area, local restaurants, grocery stores, hiking trails, etc. (There's also a printed copy at the house for your reference during your stay.) ------------------------- The hollow was recently cleared of brush to create a beautiful large, shady, tiered, park-like still-woodsy property that feels remote, but actually close to everything: Asheville, Biltmore, airport, Blue Ridge Parkway, hiking, & more! Yes, you will feel like you're in your own private park. Visit Asheville and stay in this beautiful and unique renovated mountain house nestled in a large wooded hollow near the top of a quiet mountain... but still near everything Asheville. Named for its location on top of Mount Royal, "The Sweet Mount Royal House” is nestled in a hollow in a quiet private park-like setting. From the many sitting areas - inside and out - enjoy beautiful long mountain views that overlook the valley to the South. Off the beaten path, yet near to everything – "The Illusion of Seclusion!" 5-Star Outside: Explore the pathways and timber stairs that take you to several seating areas on over an acre - a screened porch off the kitchen (great for morning coffee), a large covered area w lighting, upper and lower fire pits, and a large deck for the amazing mountain view and breezes. (More decks and a bridge to come!) 5-Star Inside: Every room has been beautifully remodeled with comfy beds and linens, cleaned by "Fresh & Clean" professionals, and the views are simply stunning! LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! The House is approximately 20 minutes to the entrance of Biltmore Estate plus another 5 to the city, and about 30 minutes to many wonderful hiking trails and attractions in the Asheville area. About as close as you can get and still have a whole-house rental. CLEAN! This property is Fresh & Clean! My Sweet Mount Royal House is professionally cleaned thoroughly and thoughtfully after each stay. NEW DRIVEWAY! I hired wonderful team of professionals and they spent 2 weeks tearing up the old driveway and rebuilding it into a wide, gentle driveway with a beautiful split-rail fence and granite boulders. The new driveway has a level parking area for 3 cars at the house and additional parking at the bottom. About as good as it can get for a mountainside home with big views! (Check out the photos!) WELCOME BOOK When you reserve, I’ll send you a note with a pdf of my exclusive 20+ page “Welcome Book”. It’s full of great information including everything from Directions to the House, to Favorite Hiking Trails, and even how to use the TV. There is a printed copy in the House. WELCOME GIFT I love to offer a Welcome Gift for staying at my Sweet Mount Royal House – an assortment of delicious trail mix packets will be waiting for you on the Welcome table. They're great for a quick snack upon arrival, or to take along for a hike. Enjoy! SUPPLIES Stocked to get you started... Paper towels, tp, coffee, sugar, soaps... the basics. If you need more, grocery stores are minutes away. THE NEIGHBORHOOD Feeling the need for a walk? You don't need your car. Take a walk around the mountainside neighborhood or explore one of the 2 flanking neighborhood hiking trails while ever gazing at the long mountain views – "Rosscraggon Woods" just to the west of the house or "Collier Cove" to the east. (Remember, you are on a mountainside!) THINGS TO DO Check out my Welcome Book for hike locations and SO much more! Visit the nearby grounds and gardens of the magnificent Biltmore Estate just down the road, the city of Asheville is a few minutes beyond, drive the nearby scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, or hike to one of the area's many waterfalls, Bent Creek area hiking and mountain biking, Zen Tubing, the Outlets, and a multitude of wonderful restaurants and shopping. The House is close to countless amazing hikes with 2 private parks right in the neighborhood – STAYING "HOME" If you're tired from the excitement and would prefer to just stay at your "home away from home", you won't be disappointed. The House and property have so much to offer – a scenic mountain house with BEAUTIFUL NEW LARGE COVERED SITTING AREA... comfortable furniture, outdoor lighting, and a choice of 2 fire pits – the upper above the house with dramatic views of the property and beyond, and the lower near the covered area. The perfect places to kick back and relax with your family while you enjoy a glass of wine and the wonderful views. For a beautiful evening, turn on the strings of soft Edison lights and build a fire. S'mores seem better after dark, don't they? So much to do, or nothing at all. The choice is yours! THE HOUSE The driveway is level with the lower floor of the house - the Queen Suite. The main living area is on the top floor. The inside staircase goes from the lower level, to a landing area (the main entrance door), then to the upper level. You can enter via the french doors off the deck into the Queen Suite, or through the main entrance door that opens onto the landing. Enjoy the beautiful mountain views, newly renovated rooms, fun chalk wall, coffee station, screened porch, covered sitting area, 2 fire pit areas, and all so close to everything you want to see and do in Asheville. THE ROOMS Want to know about the rooms? This sweet 4 bedroom / 2.5 bath house is newly remodeled with 2 new HVAC systems. The bedrooms have all new carpet, trim, blinds, paint and furniture – well, some antique furniture, but "new" to the house. The beds all have plush mattress toppers for extra comfort and all new quilts, pillows and linens. Each room has a bedside table or two, bedside lamps, ceiling fans with lights, luggage racks, closet with hangers, and plenty of dressers if you'd like to unpack. King Balcony Room You’ll love this room with it’s beautiful plush king bed, ensuite half-bath, and new french doors opening to a small private deck with lush views. Throw open the doors to let in mountain breezes and listen to the birdsong as you wake. The Golden Room A wildflower theme with a queen bed, side tables from Sonoma, and a large dresser. The Grey Room A refinished chalk-painted gray dresser and bedside table and new full-sized bed. The walls are decorated with unique artwork and the stained-glass lamp was brought from an Arts and Crafts bungalow in New York. The Lower Level Queen Suite with Laundry Room (LLQSLR) A large 4th bedroom with a beautiful plush queen bed, full bathroom, sofa with coffee table, closet, second sitting area, and access to the laundry room. It's accessible from the interior oak staircase, or the private french door entrance off the main deck with beautiful long mountain views. It even has its own HVAC system for added comfort. The Kitchen Spacious with a large table to seat up to 8. It has a dishwasher, coffee stand, and a window over the sink looks onto a den where fox pups can be seen playing in the springtime. The Living Room A cozy space with fireplace, comfy sofa with 2 built-in recliners, 2 oversized chairs, a large-screen smart tv, WiFi, and long mountain views. From the "birds-eye view" of the bay window you can often see hawks circling outside or watch the lights from the valley below twinkle at night. **** ENJOY! In the morning, throw open the french doors to let the morning sunshine help you shake off your sleep. Grab a mug of coffee and settle on the screened porch to listen to the mountain awaken with birdsong and rustling leaves as breezes reach into the hollow. Spend your days taking in the nearby sites – Tour the Biltmore Estate, walk the city, hike trails at Bent Creek, ride the Blue Ridge Parkway, tube the Green River, zip-lining with Navitat, catch a fun LaZoom tour, Friday night drum circle, fabulous restaurants, colorful buskers, unique local shopping, and breweries, breweries, and more breweries! Prefer to stay in? Grab a bag of marshmallows, chocolate bars, a sleeve of graham crackers, a bottle of wine, and head to the beautiful covered sitting area and one - or both - of the fire pits. Kick back and laugh with friends while you roast marshmallows and enjoy the long views. Turn on the soft strings of Edison lights if it gets too dark for your game of charades or Yard Yahtzee. Make yourself s’mores while watching the views of the distant mountains fade into the night and the lights of the world below begin to shine. Check out our Facebook page. Just go to your Facebook and enter "MountRoyalHouseVR" in the search bar. Be sure to 'Like" us! **************************** An important note: Even though it’s uncommon, in this uncertain time of extreme weather and illnesses a guest may need to cancel shortly before they check in – outside of the cancellation terms. (Please read the cancellation policy before booking any property.) For that reason, owners strongly recommend guests purchase trip insurance wherever they book. VRBO offers you their insurance when you book, however feel free to investigate other options. A little spent now, could save your much later. 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