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River Mist Retreat 5 minutes to Downtown Asheville

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A wooden cabin with a deck and a small staircase leading to a second level.
A forested path with a dirt trail and a bench in the distance.
A two-story house with a front yard, a wooden fence, and a driveway leading to the entrance.
A wooded area with a small shed, a grassy slope, and three blue chairs.
A two-story house with a wooden deck and a covered patio area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near French Broad River

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Asheville, NC
  • Place, French Broad River
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, The Orange Peel
    ‪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

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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
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • The Orange Peel - 8 min drive - 8.5 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
  • ‪The Village Porch - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Silverball Subs - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬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 minutes to Downtown Asheville?

As of 25 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Mist Retreat 5 minutes to Downtown Asheville on 16 November 2026 start from NZ$1,702, 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

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property! Clean and just as pictured. Host was communicative and answered all my questions! Close to town and activities. I highly recommend for your stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a delightful stay. Everything is clean and tidy. The kitchen was well equipped. Scott quickly helped us out when we locked ourselves out! We truly enjoyed the front porch for dinner 2 nights. The house lends itself well to socializing and visiting with friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was perfect for our family - 2 grandparents, 2 parents and 2 teenagers. The two master bedrooms were perfect for the couples and each teenager got their own room. Unfortunately we had rainy weather but had a great time in the game room puzzling, playing games, catching up and watching movies. The kitchen is well stocked and plenty of dining space. Nice outdoor covered porch in the back we could enjoy also. We had an emergency which prevented us from getting there when we expected and Scott was super cooperative with a late checkout since the property was open the day after our checkout. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and the beds were comfortable. We had no problems with check in or check out. The house is not a walk to town so a car is required. We had a reunion with four adults and the space was perfect for us. Thank you’
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I had a great time at Scott's house! He was an ideal host! Communication was excellent! He responded immediately to a message I sent while we were there regarding a battery for the smoke detector which he provided right away.The pictures of the house don't do it justice. There was plenty of room for 6 guests. The downstairs living was great for watching TV and playing games. The kitchen was completely stocked with everything you would need for preparing meals and the yard was great for our dog. I would stay here again anytime I return to Ashville. Scott was outstanding as a host!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful House, very clean. Plenty of room for our whole family. We especially enjoyed the front patio deck and spent many hours out there talking and eating meals. Seemed like a good location and was very quiet. Host communication was great. A/C in the house worked great and was especially appreciated given the warm weather. We had zero problems during our 4 day stay. Would highly recommend this house for anyone wanting to enjoy the Asheville area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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!
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