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River Mist Retreat 5 minutes to Downtown Asheville

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A wooden deck with a railing, overlooking a forested area.
A wooden cabin with a deck and a small staircase leading to a second level.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a desk with a keyboard, a dresser, and a poster on the wall.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, and a staircase leading to another room.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a refrigerator.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near French Broad River
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Asheville, NC
  • Place, French Broad River
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Biltmore Estate
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

River Mist Retreat 5 minutes to Downtown Asheville


Welcome to River Mist Retreat!

This home is close to everything Asheville offers. Whether coming for a vacation getaway or attending an event, River Mist Retreat has everything you need, especially an amazing location! As you make your way to this home, you will be driving along the French Broad River, a lovely scenic area of Asheville. River Mist feels like a private mountain escape despite the fact that it is walking distance to the river park and only 5 miles to downtown, the River Arts District, and all that the city has to offer.

This is a three story home. The home has a beautiful ambiance and is ideal for up to four couples (eight people). The main floor has two bedrooms with queen-sized beds and a full bath, with dining and living space for gatherings. The downstairs has a king bedroom, an en suite bathroom along with a great living space for entertaining and having fun.

The upstairs bedroom has a king-sized bed, an en suite full bath, and a fantastic atmosphere. In this room, there is an adjacent area with a desk for those that need to get work done and a "pull-out" queen sofa-bed to sleep two additional people if needed. This space allows for the home to accommodate up to 10 people total.

The outdoor space is lovely too, surrounded by mature trees on a serene and quiet cul-de-sac. There is a fire pit in the large yard for our guests to gather around playing music, making smores, or just breathing the fresh air. It is genuinely a beautiful yard for you to enjoy! There are security cameras outside.

Please note additional fees apply for a pet and any additional guests over 8 total.

Pet policy: One small dog (20lbs or less) is welcome upon pre-approval, with a $150.00 pet fee. Exceptions might be made for pets with pre-approval of breed, size and age.

Additional guests over eight people total is $50 per person. 10 total people allowed.

Parking for 4 cars.

The wifi is the fastest available at 1Gbps.

We're looking forward to hosting you!

We hate to ask, but we've had an unfortunate event where a guest booked the house to have a party. There are NO parties/events allowed. Because of this past event, we would appreciate if you would be willing to help ease our minds by disclosing your reason for booking the house. Thank you!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Not toddler friendly. Staircases and other hazards
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
One small dog allowed with pre-approval from host.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO PARTIES / events. Owner lives next door. Quite neighborhood. quite hours after 10 PM weekends 8PM Sunday through Thursday.
Please communicate specifics of your pet before booking. Please disclose if you wiil be bringing a service animal.
$1000.00 Fine for throwing a party / having an unauthorized event, plus $1000.00 additional cleaning fee.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1792194vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Asheville

Located in Asheville, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Asheville Outlets and Biltmore Park Town Square are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Biltmore Estate and Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville or The Orange Peel. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Asheville, NC

What's nearby

  • French Broad River - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of North Carolina at Asheville - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance - 13 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 18 min drive - 19.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Riverside Rhapsody Beer Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Silverball Subs - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪High Five Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Village Porch - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Mist Retreat 5 minutes to Downtown Asheville pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at River Mist Retreat: 5 min to city centre?

As of 26 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Mist Retreat: 5 min to city centre on 11 January 2027 start from NZ$1,580, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at River Mist Retreat 5 minutes to Downtown Asheville?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at River Mist Retreat 5 minutes to Downtown Asheville?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Mist Retreat 5 minutes to Downtown Asheville?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River Mist Retreat 5 minutes to Downtown Asheville located?

This family-friendly Asheville holiday home is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of French Broad River, University of North Carolina at Asheville and Kimmel Arena. Botanical Gardens at Asheville and Colburn Earth Science Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Four adults stayed 6 nights. The property was as advertised. Communication was excellent. The property has easy access and is close and to downtown. Highly recommend and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect home base for my mom’s 65th birthday trip. The host was kind and responsive and the property is even more charming than the photos. Everything we needed was nearby. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 April 2026
SO happy you enjoyed your stay! Please come back sometime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a perfect weekend in a beautiful, immaculate home. The host was attentive and responsive to anything we needed. I highly recommend River Mist Retreat and would absolutely stay here again if I’m in the Asheville area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 April 2026
I'm SO glad you enjoyed your visit to the area and enjoyed the house. You are welcome back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was amazing, thought of all the little things, amenities over the top!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 October 2025
Thank you so much for staying at River Mist Retreat! You were a perfect guest and we hope you'll come back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and location! It was perfect for our families needs visiting and exploring Asheville. Close drive to downtown and other areas of town.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was fine, great gas oven and cooktop.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 April 2026
Thanks so much for staying at River Mist Retreat!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Listing didn’t do it justice. Met our expectations & needs even more than anticipated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 April 2026
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay! You're welcome back any time!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sacsha B.

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

Great stay

We loved the set up of the house and rooms!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 October 2023
Thank you so much for staying at River Mist Retreat! I'm so glad you enjoyed the house and your stay in the Asheville area!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family loved this house and would definitely want to come back. A great, well-equipped home with a very helpful host in a quiet location. What more could someone ask for? We were in town to visit my sister who lives in Asheville. Her words said it well: “I can’t believe how great your location is; you’re close to everything!” And yet, the house is tucked away back in the woods so you don’t feel like you’re in the middle of town. Absolutely perfect.The entire house was immaculately clean, well-equipped, and spacious. With my wife and I up in the master suite, my two teenage children really appreciated each having their own floor - especially my son who didn’t want to leave the palatial basement suite with its own bathroom, living area, and kitchenette. We also appreciated how the top floor master suite was kept cool by two ingenious ceiling air conditioners. As if that’s not enough, the host was also perfect: hands-off and non-intrusive and yet extremely attentive and responsive if we had any questions at all. In the past, we’ve rented houses maintained by management companies. Scott was SO much better! If you’re looking for a family friendly rental in the heart of Asheville, look no further. This is it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect for our ladies get-away weekend. The five of us had our own spaces and three bathrooms was a real bonus. The living dining area was perfect for our together fun and the outside was beautiful. We didn't have any issues with our stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jillian D.

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

Great location and Property!

This house is in a perfect location and has everything you could possibly need! The hosts are fantastic with communicating, we will definitely be back when we come back into the area!
Stayed 79 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2025
Thank you for the nice review and for taking such good care of our property! We welcome you back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

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

Great place!

Super host, and incredible place to stay. Off the beaten path but so close to everything. Would love to stay there again, just so nice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay! We would love to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Perfect stay for friends reunion weekend

Great place to stay for a friends reunion weekend. We mostly were out and about (about 15 min to downtown and easy to get Uber/Lyfts), but really enjoyed eating and hanging out on the deck when we were at the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2023
I'm so glad you enjoyed the house and your visit to Asheville. Thanks for coming!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John Y.

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

Fantastic property

We had a great time, and the home was perfect for our group. The home itself was even better than the photos indicated, and the location was quiet and beautiful. We all loved our stay in Asheville!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth H.

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

Great Stay

Lovely and well appointed home in a wooded setting in the foothills of Asheville. Very convenient to downtown. Extremely responsive host. We had a great visit!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Weekend Getaway

I stayed with a group of friends for a long weekend in Ashville. This house was perfect for us! We all had our own rooms and space but were able to spent time together eating, talking and making memories. We all enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don P.

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

Very relaxing!

Calming and relaxing place - very clean and comfortable- loved the porch!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2023
Thank you for your review. I'm so glad you enjoyed the place. Please be our guest again sometime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Agnes M.

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

Wonderful home for family get together

Everything was wonderful. Plenty of space, beautiful property, well stocked, beautiful view. We had a wonderful time
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for the nice review. We also enjoy the close in wooded view and quiet neighborhood. (We live next door :) )
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget C.

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

Beautiful getaway

Lovely home in a beautiful setting. Thank you for your quick responses and even the thoughtful snacks upon our arrival. The home has everything you could need and more to make our stay feel like home. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2025
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for the nice review and for taking such nice care of our home. You are welcome back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginger H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a terrific stay at this property! The house was immaculately clean with a large, well stocked kitchen and a great master suite. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom was large and well lit. We enjoyed time on the porch and also the large living space downstairs which was super comfy. The neighborhood is very quiet and neighbors are friendly. Downtown Asheville is easily and quickly accessed from this home. Scott was a very accommodating host, as well! We would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2025
Thank you so much! You were lovely guests and we'd love to have you back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Great Trip

We had a great trip for a wedding. The house was clean and fit our family perfectly. It was close to downtown and the other activities we did, like the NWC Nature Center. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 November 2023
Thank you so much for staying at River Mist Retreat and taking the time to write a review! I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay. I hope you'll come back sometime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amelia B.

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

Lovely

Well appointed and easy to navigate the city!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

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

Good Value

Lots of room for a reasonable price within a short drive of most of our interests. Clean and comfortable house.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 October 2023
Thank you for staying at River Mist Retreat. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope you'll come back and stay again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne` P.

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

Perfect weekend away

We loved our stay! Plenty of space inside and out with everything we needed. Host is incredibly communicative. Very close to hiking and downtown Asheville (just be prepared to wait awhile for rideshare). Definitely recommend for large groups.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2024
I'm so glad you enjoyed the house. Yes it is set up great especially for 4 couples (8 people)... and you can squeeze one more couple in the upstairs bedroom/pullout queen bed if needed!

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