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Bearcat Bungalow located in the heart of Downtown

Holiday home in Hendersonville with kitchen and patio

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Living area
Dining
Private kitchen
Room
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 692.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Pardee Hospital
  • Place, Blue Ridge Mall
  • Place, Elijah Mountain Gem Mine
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Bearcat Bungalow located in the heart of Downtown

Welcome to the Bearcat Bungalow, centrally located in the heart of downtown Hendersonville. Walk to shops and restaurants. Enjoy the cozy city setting; this home offers a spacious layout with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and sleeper sofa. Sleeps 6. The primary offers a comfy king-size bed with a w/luxury memory foam mattress, smart TV, and designated work space. The hall bedroom offers a full bed w/ luxury memory foam mattress, smart TV, spacious bath with shower tub combo, and well-equipped kitchen.

Enjoy a peaceful weekend in this newly remodeled historic home, 92 years young! This home has everything you would need for a convenient/comfortable stay. The Bearcat Bungalow offers private off-street parking and a covered front porch with a spacious and cozy- downtown vibe. The Livingroom is equipped with a 45-inch TV and full-size sleeper sofa; There is a high-top dining table for 4, Keurig coffee included, a high-end gas stove and Refrigerator, Blender, Baking Sheets, Pots& Pans, and Diningware. Basic Salt & Pepper provided. The large Primary Bedroom has a luxurious King Bed with a mattress top, TV, and Desk for work if you must. Wifi is provided. The Guest Bedroom offers a comfy full-size bed with a TV. The bathroom is a Tub/ Shower Combo; We provide small amenities, Soap, Shampoo, and Toothpaste.

As if this space isn't already amazing! The location makes this one a Gem! You can take a short 5-minute walk to Downtown. Our town has a beautiful downtown district full of shops, restaurants, and other unique businesses. The town hosts many events. The Garden Jubliee is held every Memorial Day Weekend, The Apple Festival every Labor Day Weekend, and many Art, Antique, and Car Shows. During the warmer months, they host Rhythm & Brews offering live music and dance. There is so much to see and do here, and we enjoy sharing our home and town with you!


Guest access
This listing is for the Bearcat Bungalow, the front half of a well-divided Historic home. Your space includes two bedrooms/ 1 bath, Kitchen & Livingroom. Your exterior space is the Front Porch and front green space; The Front parking area is your designated space. The space listed is your Private space and is not shared with others.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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
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
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

Hendersonville

Located in Hendersonville, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. Chimney Rock State Park and Jones Gap State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Team ECCO Ocean Center and Aquarium and Mineral and Lapidary Museum. Elijah Mountain Gem Mine and Johnson Farm are also worth visiting. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails, cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Hendersonville, NC

What's nearby

  • Pardee Hospital - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Jackson Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Hendersonville Antique Toy Museum - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Blue Ridge Mall - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Elijah Mountain Gem Mine - 6 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pop's Diner - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Guidon Brewing Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Dugout - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Arabellas - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bearcat Bungalow located in the heart of Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Bearcat Bungalow located in the heart of Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bearcat Bungalow located in the heart of Downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bearcat Bungalow located in the heart of Downtown located?

Located in the heart of Hendersonville, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Pardee Hospital, Team ECCO Ocean Center and Aquarium and Mineral and Lapidary Museum. Henderson County Heritage Museum and Hendersonville Little Theatre are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jack G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia Natalia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Bearcat Bungaloo was a lovely cottage conveniently located close to downtown. It was clean, spacious, comfortable and very complete. The front porch was a plus for sitting on a cool evening.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katheryn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a sweet little getaway spot! We felt so at home here and Emily was a very accommodating host. We’ll be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful and well appointed cottage. Thoroughly enjoyed watching happenings across the street (especially soccer and football matches) at the high school. Surprisingly quiet at night despite being near to hospital and high school. Fantastic location to walk downtown and enjoy shops and restaurants. Great front porch to dine or visit. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jos K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I really enjoyed our stay in this well equipped and beautiful bungalow in Hendersonville. The bungalow was well cleaned and had a beautiful kitchen. In the evening we enjoyed a glass of wine on the nice patio! Very easy to walk to the downtown area with multiple bars and restaurants!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan R.

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

Great place

Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

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

Great Place to stay in town

Close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky G.

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

Respite from heat

Very clean bungalow in a great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susie C.

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

Great house

Enjoyed our time at Bearcat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glory H., FAIRVIEW

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

Excellent accommodations. Very well appointed

Would lease it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

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

Charming bungalow in perfect location

Great 2/1 with lots of light and charm. Conveniently located to downtown.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary K.

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

Week end getaway

Very quaint property! Owners have thought of everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy C.

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

Weekend getaway with hubby

We had a great time and we were blown away by the charcuterie board Emily prepared for us. Everything we needed was provided! The house is located near all of our favorite places we like to visit. I’ve already recommended this property to my kids and will continue to recommend to anyone wanting to visit the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

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

New Year's visit

This was an easy and convenient rental. Everything was just as described. The location was perfect for walking downtown. The owner was extremely helpful and easy to contact. The property itself was interesting because it was a 100-year-old house that had been remodeled and they did a wonderful job! The property was very clean and even had Christmas decorations!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elton C.

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

Short stay, but enjoyable!!

Very nice property. Well located to town. Clean neighborhood. Good parking. House well appointed. Very comfortable. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irina B.

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

Charming bungalow

Good location, clean, had everything we needed, very comfortable beds, beautiful decor. The communication was excellent. Thank you very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia L.

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

House hunting

We enjoyed our stay at Bearcat Cottage while house hunting. The location is perfect. We were able to walk downtown to shops and restaurants. We had our dogs with us and it's a safe area to walk the dogs. The downtown area is very dog friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie G.

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

Terrific Bungalow & Location

Just a few blocks to downtown, this cute little house has all the amenities you could ever need. Larger than we needed for just us (a couple & our dog) it’s 2 BR plus foldout couch. Fully stocked kitchen with coffee, appliances, dishes, all linens, etc. Nice front porch for morning coffee, a nap or evening cocktail. Highly recommend this atay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison & Larry B.

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

Amazing location with FAB hosts

We love, love, love this cottage! Easy walk to downtown for shops and restaurants. Or dine in with the extremely well-equipped kitchen. Fast internet with so many thoughtful touches like k-cups for the coffee, plenty of dishes, etc. all the conveniences of home except for laundry. Absolutely the most comfortable beds we’ve encountered yet!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie S.

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

Weekend Wedding Getaway

We were in town for a wedding and choose this property to have the weekend in Hendersonville. The property is very clean, well appointed and great location to town. The property owners were responsive and followed up with us regarding our stay and made suggestions on things to do. Further the coffee bar and bottle of wine upon arrival was a great touch that made it personal. Highly recommend staying here. Sherrie & Tom
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce G.

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

Emily had everything there—- sheets, towels even a tooth brush!

A bit noisy during the week. The high school is right across the street. But we adjusted.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

john m.

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

Bearcat Christmas

The trip to Hendersonville was centered around the downtown Christmas Weekend. Cartiage rides and hot cocoa on Friday night to a nite time Christmas Parade Saturday night. I wanted a pet friendly home close to downtown. The Bearcat Bungalow was the perfect location. Clean and so quaint, can't wait to go back next year. The owners are awesome, there for every question and direction that us old people needed. Thank you for a great weekend.....
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terre B.

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

Wonderful Surprise

With the unit being 100 years old we were crossing our fingers. We were trilled to find that the bungalow was exceptionally clean. The fans in the bedroom were much appreciated and keep the bedroom to the coolest of desired temperature! Huge plus. Loved the location and easy to walk and enjoy the downtown and some good restaurants. Look forward to a return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Beautiful Bungalow

We took a quick weekend trip to Hendersonville to run in the Jump Off Rock half marathon and wanted to find a house close to town. We had great communication from the property owner immediately after booking. Upon arrival, we were blown away by how beautiful the home was. It was super clean with wonderful decor. The owner has carefully curated a space to feel like a home away from home (beautiful plants, wonderful amenities, coffee/wine, etc). The bed and linens were super cozy, there were plenty of bathroom necessities and the kitchen was fabulous. This was an incredible find and the owner is an absolute gem! Would 100% recommend this house to anyone looking for a comfortable stay in the Hendersonville area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leo B.

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

Quiet Comfort

For being across the street from a high school, we found the Bungalow to be very quiet in the mornings as we did not hear the school traffic at all (we weren't there for school release). Easy access, felt safe. The bed was very comfortable in a cozy room. Electronic access is available everywhere with plenty of outlets, and WiFI is also available, but we did not use it. The weather was not very cooperative, but it was mid-December. Fully stocked kitchen if you were to cook, nice appliances. A definite return consideration.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Emily Cosgrove

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Hello All! My name is Emily and my partner Joe and I want to welcome you to our special home. Joe is originally from Syracuse, NY and I am happy to say that I grew up about 15 minutes down the road from the bungalow. Our full time home is in Charlotte, NC with our three Shelties; Jack, Kali and Mocha as well as our 29 year old turtle Mr. Mike. I am an avid equestrian and Joe enjoys mountain biking. We love to hike with our dogs and enjoy trying new restaurants. We have traveled extensively and Hendersonville is still one of our favorite towns.

Coffee is a must for us in any home! We have included a selection of 3 different blends from our favorite local shop, Sharewell Coffee. We made sure to include the tools to prepare your coffee any way you'd like!

Why they chose this property

This house has felt like home since the moment we stepped foot in the door in December 2020. It is a unique space with a lot of charm and sometimes quirkiness. We have thoroughly enjoyed curating this space for you and would love any and all feedback.

What makes this property unique

We love this home's proximity to everything the mountains have to offer. You can either park and the house and never have to use your vehicle for your entire stay. Or you can explore the surrounding areas with just a short drive. There are endless possibilities for hiking, biking, snow tubing, river tubing and really any outdoor activity you could think of. Even if you just wanted to stay in, the home is peaceful and inviting.

We are also offering add ons by request. We can curate a beautiful charcuterie board, cakes, snacks, or decorate for your special celebrations. Just message us at least 3 days before your trip to coordinate and discuss pricing!

We hope you enjoy Hendersonville and stay with us again! -Emily and Joe

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