Charming 1911 cottage in the heart of Asheville - walk 4 blocks to downtown

Asheville, North Carolina
$81 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Our 'butterscotch' cottage is a peaceful hidden gem located in the heart of Asheville. Beautiful high ceilings and the original tall diamond-paned glass windows fill the historic 2-BR/1-Bath cottage with sunshine. Outside offers a lush evergreen private porch and patio. Driveway off-street parking space is tucked alongside the house in this safe and quiet neighborhood.

The house has new central heat and air, all new appliances, washer/dryer, side-by-side refrigerator, dishwasher, disposal, range, microwave, gas grill. There is outdoor lighting on the patio and exterior furniture for sitting or dining.

An historical 1911 cottage, it was once owned by the Thomas Wolfe family. The location is ideal for walking to downtown restaurants, grocery stores, night life, and shopping. Quiet brick sidewalks lined with honeysuckle and hollyhocks take you along a tranquil avenue to the vitality of Asheville’s cosmopolitan downtown – a 4-block walk -- see map in our photos.

While one is exploring the animated downtown another could play golf at the famous Victorian Grove Park Inn Golf Club less than 2 miles away– or fly fish in the idyllic mountain rivers within an hour’s drive.

We have greatly enjoyed sharing the open floor plan in the kitchen/dining/living area. The space is perfect for small dinner gatherings. We've loved sitting at the granite countertop sharing morning pastries from the nearby bakery.

There are two cheerful private bedrooms. The 'yellow' room has a queen-sized bed and the 'aqua' room has a daybed that makes into a king. Even the living room sofa makes into a double bed if needed.

Four to five people can easily gather around the heart of the house at the granite countertop for easy meals from Trader Joes or delivered from many top local restaurants by Valet Gourmet. But the grill and kitchen also allow you to cook for yourselves.

The completely private back patio has a gas grill. Sculptural barstools like those at the River Arts District make good perches for listening to birds while enjoying morning coffee or a cool drink in the shade at the outside bar.

Children are welcome and a dog will be considered.

The full kitchen is elegantly and functionally outfitted for enjoyment by our guests. There is a full bath with tub and shower. Mirrors in bedrooms allow a couple to share efficiently.

Hi-speed wireless internet/Cable TV.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1000 Sq Ft (93 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Not Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Garden Gas Grill Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Rafting Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Highchair
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Local Meal Delivery Service
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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Review Review

  • Nancy N.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2025

    Stayed Jul 1, 2025

    Perfect location , very well stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, lovely porch and front yard, nice neighbors . Can’t think of a thing I would change !

  • Lisa Z.

    Submitted Jul 4, 2025

    Stayed Jun 1, 2025

    This was a very pleasant experience from start to finish. The host had easy and timely communication. The house was charming and cool and in a great location with nice neighbors and a walkable neighborhood. I saw a bear with two cubs down the street one day! I especially liked the cool and shady front porch. Thanks for everything- I hope to return again soon!

  • Madeline A.

    Submitted Jan 8, 2025

    Stayed Dec 1, 2024

    We loved our month long stay here! The house is well stocked with cookware, cleaning supplies, and entertainment. And the location is super convenient for grocery shopping or walking to a coffee shop! I would absolutely stay again.

  • Colton S.

    Submitted Jul 3, 2024

    Stayed May 19, 2024

    This house and the location are all around wonderful and the price was more than reasonable. We (me, wife, infant, and dog) stayed for a total of 6 weeks, with my clean-freak mother-in-law staying with us for 4 weeks, and my mother staying for 1 week. Both my mother and MIL were surprised with how clean the house was and how comfortable it stayed even during a heat wave. They were more or less at the house all day with our infant, so their opinion counts for something! Even with 3.5 humans and a dog, the house never felt too small and truly met all of our needs. The neighborhood is phenomenal, the street is super quiet, and it’s close to everything you could ever need or want. We hope to be moving back to Asheville next year and may need a place to live while transitioning between houses and this will be at the top of our list to stay. Whether you’re looking to visit Asheville for a week, or 12 weeks, this is a great property for you!

  • kerrie g.

    Submitted May 3, 2024

    Stayed Mar 30, 2024

    we stayed a month in here order to make a move to Asheville from MN. this cottage was a comfortable, cozy, with high ceilings so it isn’t at all cramped. everything you need to survive plus a nice front porch, cute trees, and a mocking bird! we love the neighborhood (walking distance to downtown & to many great restaurants etc) so much that we ended up finding an apartment quite close ! we awoke to find a black bear peeking in through the window one morning but the locals assured us that they aren’t aggressive & she wandered off quietly without incident.

  • Val M.

    Submitted Mar 18, 2024

    Stayed Nov 15, 2023

    This Asheville location was perfect for my stay. I came to escape the north country winter and to experience a more vibrant and diverse area. I learned I was staying in the Yoga district (with monthly yoga passes @ Asheville Yoga Center, v reasonable). Lots of eateries and a great local art and music scene. Springs comes early in Asheville … and as soon as it warmed up the parks came alive with impromptu music jams. Everyone was so welcoming. Richard’s home was perfect, well stocked kitchen, bright sunny windows and lovely tall ceilings. Apple TV + was a real treat for me as well. Everything added up to a perfect stay!

  • Barbara V.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2023

    Stayed Sep 1, 2023

    Cottage had everything we needed. Location was great a 10 min walk to town and to grocery stores. Quiet neighborhood. Easy check in with a lock box.

  • Julie Y.

    Submitted Jul 18, 2023

    Stayed Jun 11, 2023

    We stayed at the property for 5 weeks, having a roving band of visitors during that time. We loved the place, but there are somethings you should be aware of when considering the rental. The biggest issue is the steepness and narrowness of the driveway. Our Toyota Camry is on the lower side and we had issues with scraping the car on the sloped driveway. There is no off street parking in front of the house due to the narrowness of the street. There is room for two cars in tandem in the driveway. We took to making passengers get in and out of the car in the road, with the driver then being able to squeak in without further scraping. It is best to enter the driveway from the uphill part of the road to minimize potential to scrape. On the other hand, the house is only a 15 minute walk to downtown, so as long as the bears were not out and about...yes, city bears, plural...we left the car behind and walked in. The adolescent bear seemed harmless enough, and even charming when he came to the door to welcome us, but when he got chased towards us by a larger bear, we hightailed it back to the house and drove downtown! The house itself is charming and in a neighborhood filled with historical homes with beautiful gardens, a short walk to Trader Joes which was very helpful. We would stay here again, though we would make sure to bring our other car which is higher off the ground, and perhaps a can of bear spray. Amazing restaurants all around, hikes a bit of a drive.

  • Elise M.

    Submitted May 5, 2023

    Stayed Apr 1, 2023

    We are repeat guests at this adorable cottage, because we all liked it so much! Very comfortable. Great location! About 20 minutes walk to downtown. I love how Trader Joes is very close. The kitchen is well stocked with everything I needed to cook. Owners are very helpful and friendly. I hope to stay again at this property.

  • Aaron T.

    Submitted Mar 29, 2023

    Stayed Feb 25, 2023

    We absolutely loved our stay at this property. The place was very clean, well-stocked and had more space than we expected when we first arrived. Everything is a 5 minute drive from here too and the park a short walk away was a great place to take our dog. Also, the landlord was very responsive and helpful.

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