Walk to Downtown Asheville, Montford Historic District, quiet alley, 30 day min.

Asheville, North Carolina
$113 avg/night Minimum Stay 29 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 29 nights

Min Stay

This cozy 1940's bright and sunny Cottage served as the Architect owner's home while he designed and built his new home in 2006 on the nearby footprint of a historic home lost to a fire in 1970. Accessed by a narrow quiet alleyway, it is within a 10 min walk through this great neighborhood to our vibrant downtown and UNCA. Also within a mile to the Interstate, YMCA, Grocery stores (Whole foods and Trader Joes) and dozens of restaurants, microbreweries and coffee shops.
Wood floors and windows, under mature trees, and surrounded by lush landscaping in a neighborhood full of lovingly restored homes and B&B's, mature trees, brick sidewalks, stone walls and bordered by a greenway along a creek.
Fully equipped kitchen (DW, utensils, pots/pans, etc.), W/D, 2 queen beds, 2 sets of linens, comforters, desk, satellite TV, wireless internet, and all utilities included. Private 50mb wireless network is shared with my adjacent carriage house.
The Cottage is on one level, includes a fireplace, vaulted ceilings and skylights, a side porch with gas grille, and a nice secluded lawn with chairs.
30 DAY MIN stay, unless you see gaps between reservations in the calendar. Perfect for relocations, or rented along with the adjacent Carriage House ( #139941) with family or friends coming to town for a group vacation. Parking for one car in front of the cottage, with shared additional space in front of the carriage house. The alleyway and driveway are narrow, so larger vehicles will be tight, trucks might need to park nearby.


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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 850 Sq Ft (79 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Limited Onsite Parking (max 1 Space) Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Rafting Nearby Sledding Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Mary Dean L.

    Submitted Apr 15, 2025

    Stayed Mar 1, 2025

    Gracious host and beautiful setting indoors and out.

  • Eileen K.

    Submitted May 29, 2024

    Stayed Apr 20, 2024

    The cottage is adorable, comfortable and in a great neighborhood. We loved walking into downtown Asheville and the greenway in Reed Creek only a few blocks away. The host was very available to answer questions and to assist us. We had no issues with the house and are definitely considering renting it again.

  • Lilianne D.

    Submitted Apr 6, 2024

    Stayed Feb 1, 2024

    Great location, close to everything, grocery stores, downtown, highway. Check-in process was seamless and host was readily available when needed. Quiet neighborhood and walking/jogging trails nearby. The cottage was very comfortable, tastefully furnished, and well provided with everything that’s needed. We enjoyed the early flowering trees right in front of the entrance door.

  • Janet M.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2023

    Stayed May 1, 2023

    I was very pleased with my stay. Surrounded by many other homes close together I was happy that it felt secluded because of all the trees and bushes it was nestled in, and quiet, even though life was happening all around. Almost every place you could want to go to was just to walk away. And any place else was just a short ride to get to. There is so much to see in Asheville itself, but the surrounding area is just lovely. I definitely recommend it!

  • Theresa B.

    Submitted Nov 4, 2022

    Stayed Sep 23, 2022

    We couldn't have asked for a better location! The house was a 15-minute walk to some of the best shops and restaurants in Asheville. The cottage was cozy, comfy and bright (skylights!). The wireless was slow and spotty, but we got by. The cottage driveway is accessed via the alley. The entry drive has a VERY narrow entry, with a low stone wall on either side that was difficult to see because of the shrubs. A bit of a challenge for sure. Thanks again Michael for hosting us :-)

  • Marc M.

    Submitted May 4, 2021

    Stayed Apr 1, 2021

    Comfortable and quiet cottage with easy access to many restaurants and breweries. Great place from which to experience Asheville.

  • Kim K.

    Submitted Dec 4, 2020

    Stayed Nov 1, 2020

    We had a great Thanksgivng at the cottage! It had everything we needed to cook. The kids loves the house. It was the perfect location so close to all that Asheville has to offer.

  • dennis o.

    Submitted Apr 12, 2019

    Stayed Apr 3, 2019

    Wow, what an awesome place! I thought I was a finalist in the HGTV Dream Cottage giveaway! :-) Dennis

  • Donna S.

    Submitted Nov 2, 2018

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    After traveling 9,000 miles, crisscrossing America (staying in HomeAways), the cottage in Historic Mumford couldn’t have been more welcoming. Besides the location being superb—within easy walking distance to the heart of Asheville, the Cumberland Alley setting of this two bedroom cottage couldn’t have been better. Yet, the cottage isn’t so much a cottage as a home. The entire feel is of families past, present, and those to come. This is especially true as the owner lives in a home just beyond the fence and is there to immediately take care of any concerns or needs you might have. This truly answer’s Robert Frost’s question of do “good fences make good neighbors” because you couldn’t find better in both landlord and “newest of friends” in the owner/architect. Meaning, our only problem with our stay at the cottage was that it was too short . . . And hopefully, someday, we can remedy that by again taking in all the warmth and comfort of the little “inn” in the alley.

  • Laurie C.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2018

    Stayed Sep 5, 2018

    I would highly recommend this cottage! It's in a wonderful and historic neighborhood close to downtown, yet it also provides a private oasis down a quaint alleyway. High ceilings, skylights and two large bedrooms cleverly maximize space and everything is extremely clean and comfortable. Michael is responsive and around if you need him, but otherwise he leaves you to explore on your own. I enjoyed my stay here immensely!

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