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Pet-Friendly 3BR, Fenced Yard, Walk to MHU & Town, Extended Stay Discounts

Cottage in Mars Hill with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio

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Mars Hill, NC

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Pet-Friendly 3BR, Fenced Yard, Walk to MHU & Town, Extended Stay Discounts

Whether you're here for a campus visit, time with loved ones, a mountain escape, or work, this charming cottage sleeps six and is a short walk to Mars Hill's best spots. Three bedrooms (2 queen, 1 full), one bath, pet-friendly fenced yard, private parking, study/work area, and fast fiber optic Wi‑Fi. Ask about extended stay discounts — ideal for traveling professionals, relocators, and those working at the new AdventHealth hospital coming to nearby Weaverville.
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Location
Restaurants, a coffee house, bagel shop, bars, and Mars Hill University are within a 10-minute walk along Main Street (note that the sidewalk begins about 3 minutes into the walk). It's a genuine small town with real character — and easy access to Asheville when you want it.

Layout
The living room and all three bedrooms are on the main floor. Each bedroom has a closet and drawer space — two rooms have queen-size beds, the third has a full-size bed. White sheets, pillows, and quilts are provided, and the mattresses and pillows have hypoallergenic protective covers.

The living room features a 49" ultra-high-def Smart TV. A second Smart TV is in the first bedroom.

Downstairs you'll find the dining room, kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room. The dining room seats six and includes a dedicated workspace in the corner.

Kitchen & Essentials
The kitchen is stocked with everything you need to prepare meals — pots, pans, bakeware, cooking utensils, and tableware. Appliances include a full-size refrigerator, oven, microwave, countertop dishwasher, toaster, blender, teapot, and Keurig coffee maker (prefer a drip coffee pot? just ask!). Pantry basics include enough coffee for 1–2 days, tea, sugar, ketchup, mustard, cooking oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, parsley, cinnamon, basil, and oregano.

The laundry room includes a full-size washer and dryer, with detergent and dryer sheets provided.

Bathroom
The bathroom has a bathtub with shower doors. White bath and hand towels are provided, along with a hairdryer and starter soap, shampoo, and conditioner.

Comfort & Climate
Two mini-split heat pumps provide efficient heating and air conditioning for year-round comfort.

Outdoor Features
Built into the side of a hill, the cottage has a large fenced backyard — perfect for pets — with seasonal forest/mountain views. The covered front porch features rocking chairs, a loveseat, and side tables. A brick patio in the backyard has a table for outdoor dining. Parking accommodates up to 3 cars.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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 (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Make sure that the back door and the door between the kitchen and laundry room are both locked.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Prior arrangements for early/late check-out are necessary. Without prior arrangements, a $15/hour fee may be applied at the owner’s discretion.
-The primary renter must be one of the guests staying at the cottage. -There is a doorbell camera next to the front door for security purposes.
Pets: you must pick up after your pets (bags provided). No pets on the beds. Do not leave pets in the cottage unattended for more than 6 hours.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

About the area

Mars Hill

Located in Mars Hill, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Echoview Fiber Mill and Navitat Canopy Adventures are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Marshall Nature Sanctuary and Pisgah National Forest. Dream Guitars and Flow are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mars Hill, NC

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sheena's Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Taco Fiesta - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hickory Nut Gorge Craf - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Wagon Wheel - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cottage - Walk to Town/MHU - Pets Welcome - Fenced Backyard! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Charming Cottage - Walk to Town/MHU - Pets Welcome - Fenced Backyard!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Cottage - Walk to Town/MHU - Pets Welcome - Fenced Backyard!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage - Walk to Town/MHU - Pets Welcome - Fenced Backyard!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage - Walk to Town/MHU - Pets Welcome - Fenced Backyard! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Pisgah National Forest. Echoview Fiber Mill and Upper Laurel Community Center Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property meet all our needs and best of all pet friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie E.

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

Comfortable, Cozy Cottage for Christmas

Loved our stay! Great balance of having everything you need for a comfortable home-away-from-home experience with so many thoughtful touches. Super clean and welcoming, and hope to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

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

Comfortable place to stay

Very close to the university which is why we were there. Was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tori O.

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

Mars hill weekend

Amazing time in Kathy’s cozy home nestled near Bailey Mtn! Will definitely stay again. We visit the area often!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah M.

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

Perfectly Charming!

We loved our stay here. Perfect location and great host that was helpfully and available at all times. This is a very charming and extremely clean and safe location for my family. Can't wait for our next time to stay here! Thank you, Kathy for amazing little house to stay in!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Nice stay

Property is close to University and downtown. Clean and comfortable beds. Host responds very quickly if needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Great location and space!

The cottage was a perfect place to stay while I visited my son at Mars Hill University. Close to everything and easy to walk to. Beds were comfortable and cottage was clean. Owner was very responsive. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

Wonderful clean cottage located close to restaurants and Marrs Hill University.

Wonderful cottage. We came up for a few days to volunteer and it was perfect! Clean, close to dining and Mars Hill University. Access is easy and so was parking. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

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

Peaceful wooded hideaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this home. The house was IMMACULATE and very well furnished. The host truly thought of everything. It is a short walk to downtown which was very convenient for our visit. We hope to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alfred L.

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

Beautiful Stay for Family and Dogs

Such a lovely, relaxing stay! Front porch, flowers, pet treats and comfort. Super easy check in and prompt, conscientious communication. My wife and I and three older sisters felt right at home, as did our two small pooches. A short, easy walk to town made this place a convenient gem!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Kathy Albanese

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My husband and I live four miles from the cottage and manage it ourselves. We want your stay to be as pleasant as possible. Please let us know what we can do to earn your five-star recommendation. This is our only vacation rental so you will have our undivided attention.

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