Idle Awhile I Pet Friendly Cottage in Cheshire Village

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6215 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Black Mountain, North Carolina

White Horse Black Mountain3 min drive
Black Mountain Center for the Arts3 min drive
Lake Tomahawk4 min drive
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)30 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Luxurious and exquisite home in Black Mountain's charming Village of Cheshire. "Idle Awhile" at this 3 bedroom, 3 bath home featuring luxury, custom interiors, and cathedral ceilings. The owners, an interior designer, and a landscape architect have carefully and thoughtfully designed this home to make you feel at home. Stay in and enjoy the chef's kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, cookware, a wine cooler, and a coffee bar. Relax by one of two gas fireplaces or out on the patio by the outdoor fire pit.

Grab a cup of coffee or glass of wine and revel in the huge wrap-around porch with lots of cozy lounge seating and dining space. The living room and den, along with every bedroom, are equipped with a flat-screen TV and feature cable and/or streaming access. All bedrooms have new memory foam mattresses, along with down comforters and down/feather pillows. Idle Awhile is within walking distance to Beradu, Sake Sushi, or Black Bear Tavern in Cheshire. You're also less than 5 minutes to downtown Black Mountain and 15 minutes to downtown Asheville.

House Layout: Main Level- fully equipped chef's kitchen with gas range, dishwasher, wine cooler, and coffee bar (standard drip coffee maker, Keurig, and an espresso machine); dining area with seating for 6; living room with 55" TV and gas fireplace; master bedroom with king bed, 55" TV, and en suite bathroom (walk-in shower and huge soaking tub). Lower Level- den with 60" flat screen TV, gas fireplace, and desk; full bath with walk-in shower; bedroom with king bed, TV, and sitting area. Upper Level- bedroom with queen bed and TV; full hall bath with shower/tub combo; sitting room with TV. Outdoors- wrap-around porch with seating and dining area; back patio with 4 Adirondack rockers, outdoor fire pit (Duraflame logs preferred), and gas grill.

Note: Idle Awhile is pet-friendly with an additional pet fee. Duraflame logs are preferred for the outdoor fire pit if used during your stay. This home will not allow reservations greater than two weeks unless otherwise approved by the owner. Idle Awhile is laid out on three floors, and the main entrance requires you to use 2 flights of exterior stairs (approximately 14 steps). This home is not suitable or recommended for groups with mobility concerns.

*****THERE IS ONGOING DAYTIME CONSTRUCTION IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD*****

Property manager

Greybeard Rentals

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Black Mountain

This cabin is located in Cheshire, a neighbourhood in Black Mountain. White Horse Black Mountain and Black Mountain Center for the Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Swannanoa Valley Museum and Galilean Fisherman Free School. The Merry Wine Market and Ten Thousand Villages are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking and other activities like birdwatching.

Black Mountain, North Carolina

What's nearby

White Horse Black Mountain - 3 min drive
Black Mountain Center for the Arts - 3 min drive
Lake Tomahawk - 4 min drive
Hop'n Blueberry Farm - 12 min drive
Catawba Falls - 19 min drive

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

Starbucks - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 16 min walk
Wendy's - 14 min walk
Foothills Grange - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Idle Awhile I Pet Friendly Cottage in Cheshire Village pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Idle Awhile I Pet Friendly Cottage in Cheshire Village?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idle Awhile I Pet Friendly Cottage in Cheshire Village?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Idle Awhile I Pet Friendly Cottage in Cheshire Village located?

Located in Cheshire, this cabin is within 2 miles (3 km) of White Horse Black Mountain, Black Mountain Center for the Arts and Swannanoa Valley Museum. The Merry Wine Market and Lake Tomahawk are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Devry L., Tullahoma

14 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Black Mountain

We had an amazing time, house was beautiful and well-appointed!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

4 September 2023

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Up and Down

Neither the pictures nor the listing described the stairs adequately. Three levels, very steep stairs, treacherous stone steps especially when wet. No keys provided and passcode lock on main (2nd) level only. Construction on houses going up behind not mentioned until past the cancel date. Entire house needs power wash badly, spiders, cobwebs, moss, dust on porches. Great location but quirky items, e.g. a wall switch required to turn power on the dishwasher, a noisy ice maker that could not be turned off, AC difficult to control, too warm or freezing. It’s a 3.5 star listing with a 5 star price. One parking space only adjacent to the basement level. And, the trash can opening instruction is incorrect.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

keith and camille s.

5 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

College visits and vacation

The property was spotless and beautifully decorated. It fit 4 of us great. Neighborhood is gorgeous and the management company is very professional, accommodating and friendly. Wish there were more lights, a view of the mountains and the tv wasn’t so awkward. Would recommend!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lander C., Columbia, SC

14 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place!!

Such a nice house and Greybeard is a step above as a property manager. The Cheshire area is super nice and you can walk to a small store and 2 restaurants. The restaurants aren’t opened every day, so check the times. All around, a fantastic experience.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

31 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Idle Awhile was the perfect place for our family gathering. With bedrooms on each of three floors we all had our privacy. We loved the fact that we were close to Asheville and Montreat. Black Mountain was a delightful town with lots of great eating places. The house had all the amenities one needed. My only concern was having to stand up to use the remote control for the tv on the main floor.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Greybeard Rentals

Greybeard Rentals manages vacation rentals and vacation cabins in Asheville, Black Mountain, Montreat, Old Fort and surrounding areas. Located 10-15 minutes from downtown Asheville, Black Mountain is a quaint town with many great shopping options, delicious restaurants, breweries and access to hiking trails and wilderness areas. TripAdvisor named Black Mountain one of America's Prettiest Towns in 2017. Asheville is home to award-winning restaurants, stunning mountain views with access to areas like the Blue Ridge Parkway, The Biltmore Estate, and a variety of local art and culture. Oh, and did we mention Asheville has had the record for having more breweries per capita than any other U.S. city? We held the title for Beer City USA in 2009. Hiking trails are also located throughout western North Carolina.