THE SPACE 1BR/1BA + Private area w/daybed 5 miles outside of downtown Asheville. Highlights include indoor gas fireplace, outdoor fire pit, back patio with outdoor seating & basketball goal This lower level of the home has an abundance of light with windows and private access with keyless entry. LIVING AREAS Enjoy hot tea as you curl up by the gas fireplace in the living area. Settle in and watch a movie on the flatscreen TV. Find plenty of seating with a plush sofa, and 2 stylish armchairs (new furnishings being upgraded right now). KITCHEN & DINING The chef in your group will have a hot plate and toaster oven to prepare simple meals with a full array of pots & pans When it’s time to eat, gather at the dining room table with seating for 4 and as well as seating outside. BED & BATH The bedroom of the vacation unit is private, quiet and spacious. Enjoy the comfortable queen bed. There is additional sleeping for two on the daybed which has its own private nook in the living area. WORKSPACE There is a desk to keep up on work and surf the net. OUTDOOR AREAS Take in the nature sounds on the back patio. Take in the sun sets, circle around the fire pit with seating for 4 and watch the stars roll out. Keep an eye out for the foxes, turkeys, deer, and other wildlife! EXTRA AMENITIES & MORE DETAILS Guest amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi and parking for your cars in the driveway. THE LOCATION Easily explore both rural and urban destinations from this Blue Ridge sanctuary. Drive 5 miles to visit a plethora of shops and dining options in downtown Asheville. Check out iconic locales like the Biltmore Estate (7.5 miles) and Folk Art Center (10.5 miles). Discover an abundance of outdoor recreation in the area -- including biking, swimming, fishing, zip lining, rafting, tubing, kayaking, and skiing. Hiking enthusiasts will enjoy convenient access to several scenic trails nearby, including the Olivette trails. As well, you are just 10 mins to the lovely town of Weaverville Drive 20 miles north to explore the Pisgah National Forest, including Mt. Mitchell. Or travel an hour south to visit Looking Glass Falls and Sliding Rock. Chimney Rock (31 miles) and WNC Nature Center (11.5 miles) are also not to be missed. If visiting in the winter, travel 30 miles north to hit the slopes at Wolf Ridge Ski Resort. In the fall, take a drive on the iconic Blue Ridge Highway and witness the stunning changing colors. OUR PROMISE TO YOU At Casa Blanca Retreat, we’re here to help you enjoy a unique-relaxing vacation property that provides a comfortable, fine-hotel experience. Access to your professionally cleaned, sanitized home is convenient and easy. The property has on-site security and digital locks to make your stay safe and easy to enter and leave Casa Blanca. If you need anything before, during, or after your stay, we are here for you : ) INTERESTING ADDITIONS We honor the environment and only use green cleaning products