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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 6 253.6 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Hendersonville, NC
- Pardee Hospital11 min walk
- Hendersonville Antique Toy Museum11 min walk
- Elijah Mountain Gem Mine6 min drive
- Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)17 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The Zen Den-Beautiful Home/Gardens/Walk to Downtown/Gas BBQ/Hot Tub/Fire Pit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCTHalIZNhY
Oprah Winfrey “The quickest and most consistent way for me to get back to my own rhythm is to walk in nature." ...Enjoy the Zen!
Zen saying: "Is there anything more miraculous than the wonders of nature? Yes, your appreciation of those wonders."
Experience Mother Nature's glory in your one-of-a-kind spacious mountain home centrally located just three blocks from happening Main Street in the beautiful mountain town of Hendersonville, North Carolina.
About this area:
Hendersonville
Located in Hendersonville, this vacation home is in the city center and in the mountains. Blue Ridge Mall and Southridge Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pisgah National Forest and Jackson Park. Mineral and Lapidary Museum and Team ECCO Ocean Center and Aquarium are also worth visiting. Rafting on the French Broad River and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and hiking nearby.
Indoor and outdoor Pickleball courts available throughout the city as well as in Asheville.
Here, from your dual-level Craftsman style home and private Zen gardens/arboretum, you can immerse yourself in the healing touchs of the gardens as well as also having the nearby amenities and culture of local restaurants, wineries, local breweries and also enjoy the shopping in Hendersonville (three blocks away) and the Asheville Outlets (75 stores) a scenic 30 minute drive away.
https://www.shopashevilleoutlets.com/pdfs/directoryMap.pdf
Go back in time and experience the comforts of your secluded private home with its surrounding winning gardens. Read our previous reviews.
Your cozy peaceful home and Zen gardens will be a memorable experience for you and yours. Perfect for couples and families and an ideal location for a reunion. Publix Super Market, Fresh Market, CVS and Walgreens are just a convenient five-minute drive away making it ideal for both short and long term stays.
Home surrounded by private Zen Gardens, arboretum, Tea House and fish pond.
For unforeseen medical needs Pardee (UNC) Hospital is just a four-minute drive away.
For day trips a scenic drive to the Biltmore at Christmas in Asheville and enjoy fabulous shopping at 75 stores at the Asheville Outlets--32 minutes.
https://www.shopashevilleoutlets.com/pdfs/directoryMap.pdf
Flat Rock (4 miles), Brevard (21 miles), Lake Lure (22 miles), The Biltmore Estate/ Asheville (25 miles), Asheville Outlets 32 min (28.2 mi) via I-26 W.,
Greenville SC (41 miles).
"The mountains are calling, and I must go."-John Muir
“In the tea garden, one can hear the music of nature, from the gentle rustle of leaves to the babbling of the stream.” Zen saying
Spring flowers, autumn moon,
Summer breeze, winter snow---
When the mind is free
From unnecessary thoughts
Every season is perfect.
"I have always loved sky and water, leaves and flowers. I found them in
abundance in my little pond." -Claude Monet
"I feel a great regard for trees; they represent age and beauty and the miracles of life and growth."
Oprah Winfrey “The quickest and most consistent way for me to get back to my own rhythm is to walk in nature." ...Enjoy the Zen!
Zen saying: "Is there anything more miraculous than the wonders of nature? Yes, your appreciation of those wonders."
Experience Mother Nature's glory in your one-of-a-kind spacious mountain home centrally located just three blocks from happening Main Street in the beautiful mountain town of Hendersonville, North Carolina.
About this area:
Hendersonville
Located in Hendersonville, this vacation home is in the city center and in the mountains. Blue Ridge Mall and Southridge Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pisgah National Forest and Jackson Park. Mineral and Lapidary Museum and Team ECCO Ocean Center and Aquarium are also worth visiting. Rafting on the French Broad River and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and hiking nearby.
Indoor and outdoor Pickleball courts available throughout the city as well as in Asheville.
Here, from your dual-level Craftsman style home and private Zen gardens/arboretum, you can immerse yourself in the healing touchs of the gardens as well as also having the nearby amenities and culture of local restaurants, wineries, local breweries and also enjoy the shopping in Hendersonville (three blocks away) and the Asheville Outlets (75 stores) a scenic 30 minute drive away.
https://www.shopashevilleoutlets.com/pdfs/directoryMap.pdf
Go back in time and experience the comforts of your secluded private home with its surrounding winning gardens. Read our previous reviews.
Your cozy peaceful home and Zen gardens will be a memorable experience for you and yours. Perfect for couples and families and an ideal location for a reunion. Publix Super Market, Fresh Market, CVS and Walgreens are just a convenient five-minute drive away making it ideal for both short and long term stays.
Home surrounded by private Zen Gardens, arboretum, Tea House and fish pond.
For unforeseen medical needs Pardee (UNC) Hospital is just a four-minute drive away.
For day trips a scenic drive to the Biltmore at Christmas in Asheville and enjoy fabulous shopping at 75 stores at the Asheville Outlets--32 minutes.
https://www.shopashevilleoutlets.com/pdfs/directoryMap.pdf
Flat Rock (4 miles), Brevard (21 miles), Lake Lure (22 miles), The Biltmore Estate/ Asheville (25 miles), Asheville Outlets 32 min (28.2 mi) via I-26 W.,
Greenville SC (41 miles).
"The mountains are calling, and I must go."-John Muir
“In the tea garden, one can hear the music of nature, from the gentle rustle of leaves to the babbling of the stream.” Zen saying
Spring flowers, autumn moon,
Summer breeze, winter snow---
When the mind is free
From unnecessary thoughts
Every season is perfect.
"I have always loved sky and water, leaves and flowers. I found them in
abundance in my little pond." -Claude Monet
"I feel a great regard for trees; they represent age and beauty and the miracles of life and growth."
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
No equipment for infant care.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
About the area
Hendersonville
Located in Hendersonville, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. Blue Ridge Mall and Southridge Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Jones Gap State Park and Jackson Park. Mineral and Lapidary Museum and Team ECCO Ocean Center and Aquarium are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Hendersonville, NC
What's nearby
- Pardee Hospital - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
- Hendersonville Antique Toy Museum - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
- Jackson Park - 2 min drive - 1.3 km
- Blue Ridge Mall - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
- Elijah Mountain Gem Mine - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Blue Ridge Beer Garden - 11 min walk
- Hot Dog World - 10 min walk
- Dry Falls Brewing Co. - 11 min walk
- HenDough Chicken & Donuts - 12 min walk
- The Dugout - 11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Mary Margaret Smith/Jack Smith

The "Zen Den" was recently purchased and renovated to honor the 50th anniversary of Jack and Mary Margaret Smith who were happily married in a similar Japanese garden at Yokota Air Base in Japan on May 4, 1973.
Why they chose this property
Neighbourhood description
The "Zen Den" is just three blocks from Hendersonville's famous Main Street Promenade where the streets are closed off so visitors can casually walk around and share music, dancing venues, shopping, restaurants and other activities. Asheville Airport 12 miles away (20 minute drive) and the Biltmore Estate 25 miles away (40 minute drive) where currently Hallmark's romantic "A Biltmore Christmas" movie is being filmed.
The historic stone home and gardens themselves are privately secluded amidst a mature growth arboretum of Norway Spruce, Dawn Redwoods (China), Japanese Maples, Sugar and Autumn Blaze Maples, Dogwoods, Crepe Myrtles, Copper Beech Trees, a magnificent Grandiflora Magnolia, English boxwoods, golden arborvitae, Azaleas and Rhododendrons.
The Japanese Style garden contains teak outdoor furniture, a bubbling water fountain, Koi pond, Torii Gate designs and a tea house that have been designed to altogether act as a healing retreat to compliment the natural beauty of this one-of-a-kind garden and home. One with Nature in perfect imperfection (Wabi Sabi).
The "Zen Den" is just three blocks from Hendersonville's famous Main Street Promenade where the streets are closed off so visitors can casually walk around and share music, dancing venues, shopping, restaurants and other activities. Asheville Airport 12 miles away (20 minute drive) and the Biltmore Estate 25 miles away (40 minute drive) where currently Hallmark's romantic "A Biltmore Christmas" movie is being filmed.
The historic stone home and gardens themselves are privately secluded amidst a mature growth arboretum of Norway Spruce, Dawn Redwoods (China), Japanese Maples, Sugar and Autumn Blaze Maples, Dogwoods, Crepe Myrtles, Copper Beech Trees, a magnificent Grandiflora Magnolia, English boxwoods, golden arborvitae, Azaleas and Rhododendrons.
The Japanese Style garden contains teak outdoor furniture, a bubbling water fountain, Koi pond, Torii Gate designs and a tea house that have been designed to altogether act as a healing retreat to compliment the natural beauty of this one-of-a-kind garden and home. One with Nature in perfect imperfection (Wabi Sabi).
What makes this property unique
Relax and Unwind in the Blue Ridge Mountains,
Escape life’s hectic pace with a getaway to Hendersonville in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Visitors love the beauty and southern hospitality of this vibrant town (and surrounding area) that welcomes all with possibilities as wide as its Main Street sidewalks.
Hendersonville stands out with a pedestrian-friendly downtown, distinctive hiking trails, outdoor adventure, family activities, a thriving culinary scene, and a collection of wineries, breweries, and cideries that comprise the popular Cheers! Trail.
The Zen Den is the perfect place for a family or group retreat of active adults
with lots of outdoor activities centered in Hendersonville, NC (A City of Four Seasons) owing to its mild climate with no harsh winters like those up north or the extreme heat of Southern summers. Hikers, Gardeners, Golfers, Tennis and Pickleball players.
All of the pleasures the Smith family loves are here. It's Perfect.
Hikers Paradise: https://www.alltrails.com/us/north-carolina/hendersonville/
Escape life’s hectic pace with a getaway to Hendersonville in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Visitors love the beauty and southern hospitality of this vibrant town (and surrounding area) that welcomes all with possibilities as wide as its Main Street sidewalks.
Hendersonville stands out with a pedestrian-friendly downtown, distinctive hiking trails, outdoor adventure, family activities, a thriving culinary scene, and a collection of wineries, breweries, and cideries that comprise the popular Cheers! Trail.
The Zen Den is the perfect place for a family or group retreat of active adults
with lots of outdoor activities centered in Hendersonville, NC (A City of Four Seasons) owing to its mild climate with no harsh winters like those up north or the extreme heat of Southern summers. Hikers, Gardeners, Golfers, Tennis and Pickleball players.
All of the pleasures the Smith family loves are here. It's Perfect.
Hikers Paradise: https://www.alltrails.com/us/north-carolina/hendersonville/
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