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Riverside Ranch by AvantStay | Mins to Downtown

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A two-story building with a covered porch and a grassy lawn.
A covered outdoor deck with a hot tub, wooden steps, and a view of the backyard.
A large, single-story building with a covered porch and stone foundation.
An outdoor deck with a table and chairs, a red umbrella, and a grill.
A modern kitchen with light gray cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a granite countertop, and a central island with stools.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to French Broad River

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Arden, NC
  • Place, French Broad River
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Asheville Outlets
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Biltmore Estate
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom 1

Full Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Arden

Located in Arden, this holiday home is in the mountains. Biltmore Park Town Square and Asheville Outlets are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance and Biltmore Estate. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at The Orange Peel or Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville.
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Arden, NC

What's nearby

  • French Broad River - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Biltmore Park Town Square - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Asheville Outlets - 9 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance - 18 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 18 min drive - 23.1 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sheetz - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Corner Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sierra Nevada Taproom & Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside Ranch by AvantStay | Mins to Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Ranch by AvantStay | Mins to Downtown?

As of 3 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverside Ranch by AvantStay | Mins to Downtown on 18 January 2027 start from NZ$2,042, 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 Riverside Ranch by AvantStay | Mins to Downtown?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverside Ranch by AvantStay | Mins to Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverside Ranch by AvantStay | Mins to Downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Riverside Ranch by AvantStay | Mins to Downtown located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from French Broad River and within 3 miles (5 km) of Southridge Shopping Center and Western North Carolina Agricultural Center. Pisgah National Forest and Biltmore Park Town Square 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. 44 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication. Plenty of room. Great location to explore a variety of areas.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 October 2026
Thank you! Room to spread out and everything within reach is the right setup. Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 April 2026
Thank you for your kind review! So glad to hear you enjoyed the home. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. And a responsive owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 November 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We’re happy you enjoyed the location and appreciated the communication.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect, it was great for our short little get away. Perfect for a big group and perfect for a large party as well. 10/10 would recommend and we will be returning
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 November 2025
Thank you so much for the amazing feedback! We’re thrilled to hear the house was perfect for your getaway and worked so well for your group. A 10/10 recommendation means a lot to us. We’d be excited to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great South Asheville location!

Beautiful house and location. Minutes from the airport, restaurants, and shopping. Would definitely choose this property again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2025
Thank you, Tony! We're so glad you enjoyed the house and found the location convenient for everything you needed. We'd be happy to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This house was great for 4 adults in Asheville for a work training trip.

Everything was smooth and the house was in fantastic shape.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
Thank you for choosing Pure Carolina. We enjoyed having you as our guest and hope to host you again when you are in Asheville.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend stay

House was very nice, beds were comfortable and everything was clean. Owners were very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
Thank you for your kind words. We enjoyed hosting you and hope to have you come and stay with us again! Thank you for choosing to stay with Pure Carolina!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice house and host

Everything was just as described. This was our second time to stay there. Love the location
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 February 2025
Thank you, Lauren, for your kind review! We're so happy to have hosted you again and that you enjoyed the location. We look forward to welcoming you back for a third stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Conveniently located near the airport and many parks. You don’t have to drive more than 30 minutes to visit wonderful trails. Home was clean and had plenty of room. We had everything we needed and more. Management was very responsive when a bad storm caused a tree to fall on our private road. They had it taken care of quickly and we were able to enjoy the rest of our trip. Would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 April 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the home’s convenient location, the nearby trails, and that the space had everything you needed for a comfortable stay. We’re especially happy our team was able to respond quickly during the storm situation and get things resolved so you could continue enjoying your trip safely—that’s exactly the level of support we aim to provide. We truly appreciate your recommendation and would love to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday Weekend

We had a very comfortable stay! The house had everything we needed for cooking which was important to us. The beds were comfortable and the house was clean. We’d definitely visit again?
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 November 2023
We're thrilled to hear that you had a very comfortable stay! Providing a well-equipped kitchen and comfortable accommodations are top priorities for us, and we're glad that you found everything you needed for cooking. It's great to know that the beds were comfortable, and you appreciated the cleanliness of the house. We would be delighted to welcome you back for another visit anytime. Thank you for choosing us, and we look forward to hosting you again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved the locationHad everything we neededClean
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Trip to Biltmore

My husband and I stayed here when we took a trip to see the Biltmore. Very nice house; safe, rural area; clean. We would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
Thank you for choosing Pure Carolina. We enjoyed having you as our guest. We hope to host you again on your next trip to Asheville!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home close to town

This fit our family group of 6 with room to spare. Clean, nicely decorated, and all the basic necessities provided. Easy 20 minute drive to Downtown and the Biltmore House.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 December 2023
We're thrilled to hear that our accommodation was a great fit for your family group of 6, with room to spare, Gerri! It's fantastic that you found the space clean, nicely decorated, and equipped with all the basic necessities you needed. We're also pleased to know that the location, with an easy 20-minute drive to Downtown and the Biltmore House, contributed to a convenient and enjoyable stay. Thank you for choosing our place, and we hope to welcome you and your family back on your future travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Asheville

Location close to the airport and an easy drive to local attractions. The house has lots of room and is a comfortable place to use as home base when exploring the Asheville area. The hosts are extremely quick to respond and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for choosing Pure Carolina! We enjoyed having you as our guest. We hope to host you again on your next trip to the Asheville area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this house and the setup. The location was absolutely perfect! We have stayed in the mountains may times over the years, and all throughout the year, and this home was one of our favorites! We visited Pisgah Forest, explored the area and went tubing with Beer City Tubing on this trip. The house was in a great location with everything we wanted to do. Our only issue during this trip was being sent texts telling us that the neighbor complained we were driving too fast on the road, which was a complete lie as we were able to show our speed with screen shots from our Life 360. We're guessing the neighbor doesn't like that the house is being rented out and wants to complain about guests. If that issue wouldn't have happened, it would have been a perfect trip! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2026
Hearing that this home ranks among your favorites after so many mountain stays over the years genuinely means a lot. It sounds like a great trip with Pisgah Forest and the tubing, and we are glad the location put you close to everything on your list. We also appreciate you sharing the concern that came up during your stay, and we have passed it along to our team to review. Thank you for the thoughtful feedback, and we hope to welcome you back for another mountain getaway.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Girls Trip to Asheville

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was beautiful! Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
Thank you for choosing Pure Carolina! We enjoyed having you as our guest. We hope to host you on your next visit to the Asheville area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family trip

Very comfortable home and good location. We went to Asheville for a family birthday and went to Sierra Nevada Brewery. This home is a great location to get to the brewery. Our only complaint was the proximity to the airport and plane noise. The airport isn’t that busy, but you can definitely hear the planes.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 March 2025
Thank you, Kris! We're glad you found the home comfortable and well-located for your trip to Asheville and Sierra Nevada Brewery. We appreciate your feedback about the airport noise and understand how that can be noticeable at times. We hope you still had a wonderful stay and would love to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent a lovely 4 days over Christmas. The house is well appointed and had enough amenities to cook a Christmas dinner. The hot tub was a hit and there’s definitely Mountain View’s despite what another reviewer said. An improvement would be the addition of a pack n play as we had to source our own. We knew this before booking so not a criticism. All in all a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 January 2026
Thank you! We’re so glad you had a lovely 4-day stay over Christmas and enjoyed the well-appointed house, hot tub, and mountain views. We appreciate your suggestion about a pack ‘n play and will keep it in mind for future guests. We’re thrilled it was a great stay overall!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was impressive. The check-in went smoothly. It was all done online with security codes rather than keys. Some things were a little dated, other things were brand new. If I were to guess, I would say they are in the process of updating some things. Three boxes from Amazon were delivered there in our short 3 day stay. Don't know what was in two of them, but the others were two new ceiling fans. In short, if we we're to go back to the area again, we would certainly consider staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2026
That view really does set the tone, doesn't it? We're so glad it made such an impression and that the online, keyless check-in got you settled in without a hitch. You've got a sharp eye — you're right that a bit of updating is an ongoing process, and we appreciate your easygoing take on the mix of old and new (those ceiling fans included!). It means a lot that you'd consider staying with us again on a return trip. Thank you for sharing your experience, and we'd love to welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful getaway

We enjoyed this very much. It is certainly close enough to downtown but the drive does get old if you are wanting to spend all your time in Asheville itself. But for ubering from the airport- this location could not be beat! Plane noise in the house was not bad at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2025
Thanks, Marissa! We're glad you enjoyed your stay and found the location convenient for airport access. Appreciate the note about the drive to downtown—helpful insight for future guests. We'd love to host you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Property had what we needed for our stay. Lots of room for our grandson to run around and do an Easter egg hunt. Kitchen was well stocked for what we needed. We used the guest bath as the Master shower was open air which lead to being cold. Rain shower didn’t operate well and needs to be cleaned. Bedrooms are spacious. A bit further to downtown than the “minutes” it says in the description. Owners were good about text communication and making sure we were good during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 April 2026
Thank you for your detailed feedback—we’re so glad the home worked well for your family and that you were able to enjoy time together, especially with your grandson’s Easter egg hunt! It’s great to hear the kitchen and space met your needs, and we truly appreciate your kind words about our communication. We also appreciate you sharing your experience with the shower and rain head—this is helpful feedback, and we’ll be sure to have our team take a closer look to address those concerns. We also understand your note on the distance to downtown and appreciate you calling that out for future guests. Thanks again for staying with us—we’d love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So convenient and comfortable

Came into Asheville for a sports tournament for our daughter found the house and property everything that we expected very convenient to everything around Asheville and very comfortable when you get back to the home and looking for peace and quiet .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Super cute

Super cute house! Loved the layout. Didn’t have a “Mountain View” and was super close to the airport. Other than that it was an amazing house.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
Thank you for your kind words! We enjoyed hosting you and hope to have you as our guest again! Thank you for choosing Pure Carolina.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at Riverside Ranch. Three people from our family flew in and this place was close to the airport. Our 3 boys enjoyed the hot tub and we all enjoyed the fire pit. There was a nice big yard to throw our football and to play cornhole. We were there over Thanksgiving and the 6 of us were able to gather around the nice big dining room table. There are lots of board games. We played several of those. We will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 December 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Riverside Ranch was the perfect spot for your family gathering over Thanksgiving. It’s great to know the boys enjoyed the hot tub, everyone loved the fire pit, and the yard, dining table, and board games added to the fun. We can’t wait to welcome you all back for another stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
The house was clean, and all basics we needed for a long weekend were there. Our group of Moms enjoyed the quiet house, warm showers, and spacious couch; a perfect place to chat. The hot tub worked well! Airport noise was no problem. It sounded like the air conditioner was running and was easy for all of us to ignore. The beds were very comfortable. The twin beds are kinda noisy, so maybe bring earplugs if your roommate moves a lot in their sleep. Downtown Asheville was about 30 minutes depending on traffic. We took an Uber to Sierra Nevada, and there were grocery stores nearby. Owners were very communicative and there were no hidden fees. No bear sightings, but locals said they do come around. I definitely have this property saved as a place to return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2026
What a lovely getaway this sounds like! We're so glad your group of moms found the perfect spot to relax and catch up, between the quiet, the spacious couch, comfy beds, and a hot tub that delivered. Thanks for the thoughtful little tips, too, from earplugs for the twin beds to the Uber ride over to Sierra Nevada; future guests will appreciate them. It's great to hear the communication was smooth, and the no-hidden-fees experience lived up to expectations (bears or no bears!). Knowing you've saved the property for a return visit truly makes our day, and we'd love to welcome you back anytime.
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