This mountain cottage is conveniently located 2.5 miles from downtown Asheville and 4 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway offering guests the best of both worlds...a quiet retreat in the heart of the mountains yet convenient to all that Asheville has to offer. A great base from which to explore all of Asheville and the fabulous mountain ranges and waterfalls of western North Carolina. In a five-mile radius you'll find downtown Asheville, the Grove Park Inn, the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Folk Art Center, the Mountains-to-Sea trail, a hundred restaurants, at least a dozen craft breweries, numerous music venues, antiques galore, and Malaprops, the coolest independent bookstore in the Carolinas.
This well loved and maintained cottage is beautifully furnished and offers two bedrooms with queen sized beds; two full bathrooms; twin sized pull out sofa; and an open living dining area with a wood stove; central heat and AC and ceiling fans. Sliding glass doors open to a deck where you can enjoy your morning coffee while planning your day. Parking area includes a one car garage with additional private parking adjacent to the house. In the Asheville downtown area you will find dining options from fine dining to local options that define the feel of the Asheville foodie culture. If you are a music lover you will be well entertained with music venues of all sizes offering nationally know acts as well as local favorites. Shoppers will love the walkable specialty shops, local boutiques and the amazingly wide array of art galleries and street performers. Asheville is Mecca for yoga enthusiasts and is also filled with many spas and skilled bodywork therapists to help heal and restore your body. For the nature lovers seeking adventure, the Blue Ridge Parkway is only 4 miles away and offers vast scenic views with memorable hiking and road biking. Also located in the Asheville area you can enjoy tubing or kayaking down the French Broad River while viewing the Biltmore Estate. Rafting and kayaking opportunities are available for all levels within the area. Mountain biking enthusiasts of all levels will love the vast trail systems close by. Whatever your interests are, the location of this cottage offers you the opportunity to indulge yourself, even if you are looking for a place to hunker down by a fire and relax in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.