Garden Cottage 2.5 Miles to Downtown With Private, Wooded Surroundings
About this cottage rental
This mountain cottage is conveniently located 2.5 miles from downtown Asheville and 4 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway offering guests the best of both worlds...a quiet retreat in the heart of the mountains yet convenient to all that Asheville has to offer. A great base from which to explore all of Asheville and the fabulous mountain ranges and waterfalls of western North Carolina. In a five-mile radius you'll find downtown Asheville, the Grove Park Inn, the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Folk Art Center, the Mountains-to-Sea trail, a hundred restaurants, at least a dozen craft breweries, numerous music venues, antiques galore, and Malaprops, the coolest independent bookstore in the Carolinas. This well loved and maintained cottage is beautifully furnished and offers two bedrooms with queen sized beds; two full bathrooms; twin sized pull out sofa; and an open living dining area with a wood stove; central heat and AC and ceiling fans. Sliding glass doors open to a deck where you can enjoy your morning coffee while planning your day. Parking area includes a one car garage with additional private parking adjacent to the house. In the Asheville downtown area you will find dining options from fine dining to local options that define the feel of the Asheville foodie culture. If you are a music lover you will be well entertained with music venues of all sizes offering nationally know acts as well as local favorites. Shoppers will love the walkable specialty shops, local boutiques and the amazingly wide array of art galleries and street performers. Asheville is Mecca for yoga enthusiasts and is also filled with many spas and skilled bodywork therapists to help heal and restore your body. For the nature lovers seeking adventure, the Blue Ridge Parkway is only 4 miles away and offers vast scenic views with memorable hiking and road biking. Also located in the Asheville area you can enjoy tubing or kayaking down the French Broad River while viewing the Biltmore Estate. Rafting and kayaking opportunities are available for all levels within the area. Mountain biking enthusiasts of all levels will love the vast trail systems close by. Whatever your interests are, the location of this cottage offers you the opportunity to indulge yourself, even if you are looking for a place to hunker down by a fire and relax in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more
$$$$
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(92 Reviews)
5.0
Marion was very helpful with the process and allowed an early check in. Property was amazing, location was perfect and such a classy place to stay near the city but in the serene mountainside.
5.0
We so enjoyed our stay! The house is beautiful, the space is airy inside, spacious, with up-to-date amenities. Sitting on the deck enjoying the gardens with so many flowers was a joy. It was such a healing place!
5.0
This house is great for two couples, the location is private, quiet, well maintained, and fully equiped. We go to Asheville every year for leaf peeping and we really enjoyed this spot with our friends. Thanks for the great kitchen supplies!
5.0
The Garden Cottage was hidden up a winding road on the mountain, in a perfect, secluded spot, but not too hard to find! The exterior garden is incredible, buzzing with bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. So romantic! The interior was beautifully understated and rustic, with a lovely upstairs master bath. Close enough to downtown, yet far enough away to enjoy much needed peace and quiet. Wonderful.
5.0
Our stay at this secluded garden cottage was wonderful. The property is a nature lover's paradise, with a furnished deck for enjoying a cup of coffee and enjoying the nature that the mountains have to offer. The home is beautifully furnished and felt very comfortable, while providing every convenience imaginable. It is truly a place that one can stay for a few days, as well as long term. We would definitely recommend Marion's home.
5.0
The property was exactly as listed and we had a terrific stay! You can’t beat the location close to Asheville and although it was a little tough to navigate the roads in the dark when we first checked in, we learned the twists and turns to get down the hill and this was a great place to stay. The inside is lovely and plenty of space and thoughtful accommodations. The host was super quick to respond and very accommodating to make sure we had a great trip. Would highly recommend
5.0
We had a very nice stay at the cottage! It was clean and well-stocked with everything we need. The property is beautiful and the home is so cozy with the wood burning stove. We saw a mama bear and 2 cubs two evenings in a row nearby on the way to dinner!
5.0
Downtown Ashville is 10 minutes away and you are living in a real mountain neighborhood. Marion's property is unassuming, comfortable, and leaves nothing to be desired. It's a charming little house nestled in a mountain neighborhood that gives you a taste of the kind of lifestryle you could have in Ashville. The only disappointment was we didn't see any bears. We did some accidental damage to one of marion's tables and didn't realize it before we left. She was extremely gracious when telling us about it. You don't get bells and whistles here but who needs it in Ashville.
5.0
We rented this cottage along with my sister in law and husband for 3 nights following our daughter’s wedding and we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect location. Very convenient to downtown Asheville, beautifully furnished and very well stocked with everything we needed. The road down to the cottage is a little steep but perfectly navigable. We loved the peace and quiet and enjoyed the garden at breakfast as well as the wood stove in the evenings. The owner was super helpful and swift to answer a couple of questions. Highly recommend!
5.0
We loved this property. It was the perfect size for a small family and so beautiful inside and outside. The gardens were lovely. The house was well stocked. It is very convenient to downtown Asheville. Marion was wonderful and very responsive. Our GPS took us the wrong way and we were completely lost. We called Marion and she stayed on the phone with us until we found the property! We would definitely stay here again.
5.0
Beautiful cottage! We enjoyed our stay and hope to return soon. Marion was wonderful to work with and made our stay even more special with left fresh flowers and candies for us.
5.0
Super property, fantastic location for visiting Asheville and the Blue Ridge parkway.
Delightful owner, great support. We were even charmed by a visit from mama bear & 2 Cubs by the roadside early one morning!
5.0
A Beautiful and Quiet Setting Yet Close to Everything
The inside was clean and beautifully decorated with every kitchen amenity we needed. The flowers and card that greeted us was a nice touch. The bedrooms and bathrooms were so similar that neither couple felt that they were being shortchanged. The bumpy, and steep gravel driveway was the only negative and we were glad we escaped driving home at night or in the rain, but it should not be a deterrent because we quickly learned to navigate the bumps. Thanks for a wonderful experience!
5.0
Tranquil place just minutes from the city
Great location and so very quiet. Excellent communication with Marion and everything as advertised. We even had the pleasure of a few bears walking peacefully through the garden whilst we ate breakfast one morning. Highly recommended!
5.0
The property was very well maintained, equipped, and cleaned. We could not have had a better host. She was very thoughtful and a delight to work with. Communications were timely. It was a beautiful place to stay and if we travel in that area again, we hope to stay there again.
5.0
Wonderful Stay
The property was very well maintained, equipped, and cleaned. We could not have had a better host. She was very thoughtful and a delight to work with. Communications were timely. It was a beautiful place to stay and if we travel in that area again, we hope to stay there again.
5.0
Asheville
Great property and friendly neighbors. Perfect for a stop in Ashville. Just outside downtown
5.0
A must VRBO!!
Excellent proximity to downtown! You feel away from the bustle of the city but a quick drive down the mountain and you’re in the mix of downtown. The VRBO had everything we needed for a spring break away with our teenagers. We made several meals in and had everything we needed plus some. The house easy very clean and maintained with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. We arrived at night and the house was well lit and very welcoming! The only minor issue is the floors in the upstairs bedroom, which is above the downstairs room, creaks when you walk around. But it wasn’t an issue for us as we aren’t early risers or up really late. Otherwise we thoroughly enjoyed this VRBO and would highly recommend it to others.
5.0
Excellent and very comfortable. Would suggest a Keurig Coffee maker to make it perfect
5.0
Wonderful Weekend in Asheville
For my wife and our friends this was the perfect location for an Asheville getaway. The cottage is very close to downtown and only minutes from major Asheville attractions. This was not our first VRBO experience and everything during this stay - from booking to check-out - was simple and convenient. The owner is a perfect host providing an extremely clean, comfortable, and well equipped cottage in a pleasant mountain setting. She provided timely updates when public utilities had a minor, area wide, blip and demonstrated overall concern that we were comfortable at all times and ensuring our visit was everything we hoped for. If available, we will definitely book this property on our next visit to Asheville.
5.0
Poppell stay
Excellent and very comfortable. Would suggest a Keurig Coffee maker to make it perfect
5.0
Great spot for our girls weekend! Clean and cozy cottage gave us the low key mountain experience we were seeking with the convince of being close to Ashville.
5.0
Beautiful Get Away
This was a beautiful little home in a lovely location. We really enjoyed staying here in the mountains!
5.0
Perfect cottage
Great spot for our girls weekend! Clean and cozy cottage gave us the low key mountain experience we were seeking with the convince of being close to Ashville.
2.5
Great property
5.0
Asheville Visit
Our visit was wonderful. This was the cleanest and most comfortable rental I have ever had. The house and it’s location are both perfect. Marion responded to any question we had within minutes. Although it is only 2 or 3 miles from downtown Asheville you feel that you are miles away. The only advice I can give other than to snap this rental up quickly is drive there the first time in the dark!! Our flight was delayed and we got there late. We did fine though and really enjoyed our stay. If I could give Marion more stars I would.
5.0
Spectacular Rental
This may be the most impressive vacation property (including B&Bs over the years) and have to say that this is the best of any of them, and it’s not close.
The owner has provided a pristine environment, indoors and out, with everything a renter might need, and some we hadn’t even thought of.
This is a five-star property at the least, and our stay here was clearly the highlight of our trip to Asheville.
5.0
Property was as advertised. Lovely garden. Wish I could have seen it when everything was blooming. We found that everything we wanted to do was within a 15 minute radius. The road to the property was a bit rough but manageable. Would stay again.
5.0
The house was spotless, in a great location, and well stocked. Having a garage was a real bonus since we had a visit from mama bear and her three babes! Quite exciting for us!!! Would definitely rent again-thanks for the special touch of fresh flowers and candy Marion!
5.0
Great house!
The house was spotless, in a great location, and well stocked. Having a garage was a real bonus since we had a visit from mama bear and her three babes! Quite exciting for us!!! Would definitely rent again-thanks for the special touch of fresh flowers and candy Marion!
5.0
Close to everything!
Property was as advertised. Lovely garden. Wish I could have seen it when everything was blooming. We found that everything we wanted to do was within a 15 minute radius. The road to the property was a bit rough but manageable. Would stay again.
5.0
The property was great. Everything we expected. Only wish the road had more gravel to fill in the unevenness of the road, but that was minor. Would definitely recommend to stay here!
5.0
Lovely property!
The property was great. Everything we expected. Only wish the road had more gravel to fill in the unevenness of the road, but that was minor. Would definitely recommend to stay here!
5.0
When we decided to visit Asheville we looked for a quiet, peaceful home- and hit the jackpot with this cottage!
From our entry thru the bright orange door to our departure down the gravel road, we deeply appreciated all that Marion has done to make her home a mountain haven. Clean! Bright! Great artwork and fixtures throughout - great Welcome Book, fresh flowers! We enjoyed Wicked Weed Brewery, the Biltmore House and Gardens, hiking on the AT in Hot Springs and on the MTS trail, and walking the River Arts District.
As VRBO hosts ourselves, we easily recognize that Marion has set the bar HIGH!! We hope to return someday - many thanks!!
5.0
When we decided to visit Asheville we looked for a quiet, peaceful home- and hit the jackpot with this cottage!From our entry thru the bright orange door to our departure down the gravel road, we deeply appreciated all that Marion has done to make her home a mountain haven. Clean! Bright! Great artwork and fixtures throughout - great Welcome Book, fresh flowers! We enjoyed Wicked Weed Brewery, the Biltmore House and Gardens, hiking on the AT in Hot Springs and on the MTS trail, and walking the River Arts District. As VRBO hosts ourselves, we easily recognize that Marion has set the bar HIGH!! We hope to return someday - many thanks!!
5.0
Peace and Quiet on the Mountain
When we decided to visit Asheville we looked for a quiet, peaceful home- and hit the jackpot with this cottage!
From our entry thru the bright orange door to our departure down the gravel road, we deeply appreciated all that Marion has done to make her home a mountain haven. Clean! Bright! Great artwork and fixtures throughout - great Welcome Book, fresh flowers! We enjoyed Wicked Weed Brewery, the Biltmore House and Gardens, hiking on the AT in Hot Springs and on the MTS trail, and walking the River Arts District.
As VRBO hosts ourselves, we easily recognize that Marion has set the bar HIGH!! We hope to return someday - many thanks!!
5.0
We loved staying here up on top of the mountain outside of Asheville. The house was spotless and so comfortable with an excellent layout and very well equipped kitchen- and everything else for that matter. About 7 minutes from downtown and 15 to Biltmore or the River Arts District (if that). Marion was a terrific host, available when needed and responsive and kind. We felt comfortable and right at home. I would stay here again and not look for other options if we return to Asheville. Games, travel info, Netflix, great beds and linens are all supplied in a very clean home. FYI The driveway in to the house is not paved but we have a car with a low clearance and did fine - just went slowly. Honestly the house really added to our experience given we had such a rainy week. Can’t think of anything we didn’t like. Great place!
5.0
Lovely home
We loved staying here up on top of the mountain outside of Asheville. The house was spotless and so comfortable with an excellent layout and very well equipped kitchen- and everything else for that matter. About 7 minutes from downtown and 15 to Biltmore or the River Arts District (if that). Marion was a terrific host, available when needed and responsive and kind. We felt comfortable and right at home. I would stay here again and not look for other options if we return to Asheville. Games, travel info, Netflix, great beds and linens are all supplied in a very clean home. FYI The driveway in to the house is not paved but we have a car with a low clearance and did fine - just went slowly. Honestly the house really added to our experience given we had such a rainy week. Can’t think of anything we didn’t like. Great place!
5.0
Nice getaway close to it all
Clean, comfortable, and private, yet close to town. Nice yard and amenities. Great host.
5.0
Really enjoyed staying here. The property was as advertised, no surprises. Conveniently located and just a short drive from central Asheville. Nicely appointed, clean and very comfortable. This is a beautiful property nestled in the woods, quiet and restful.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Asheville?
The average price for a rental in Asheville is $166 per night. This rental is $94 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Garden Cottage 2.5 Miles to Downtown With Private, Wooded Surroundings. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Garden Cottage 2.5 Miles to Downtown With Private, Wooded Surroundings. Enjoy the water!
Is Garden Cottage 2.5 Miles to Downtown With Private, Wooded Surroundings pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Garden Cottage 2.5 Miles to Downtown With Private, Wooded Surroundings?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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