Romantic Escape-Private with Hot tub & Fireplace and Fenced Yard. Sleeps 2

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The mountains are calling you to come relax & enjoy this pet-friendly cottage

Front entry to house. Parking in front and to the right of house.

Pamper yourself in the hot tub within the private, enclosed back yard!

Living area with Smart TV & gas log fireplace is open to kitchen

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1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 295.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

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Asheville, NC

University of North Carolina at Asheville
‪7 min drive‬
The Orange Peel
‪9 min drive‬
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
‪9 min drive‬
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Contactless Check-In & Check-Out

This is a unique mountain home with beautiful private outdoor oasis! The folk architecture style designed and created by the owner is breathtaking. There are cozy, romantic areas throughout. The owner has gone to great lengths to create beauty and character in every room in the house. From the compass rose inlay to the copper trim---there are architectural surprises everywhere you look. The property includes a hot tub, fireplace with gas logs, covered porch, fire pit, gas grill, and beautiful deck with year round view of the mountains. The Escape has a full kitchen stocked with ample equipment needed to prepare gourmet meals, a separate dining room surrounded by glass, and a breakfast nook with a view of the mountains. The bedroom hosts an antique iron queen bed with luxury bedding, and large dressing room. The two full bathrooms are beautiful with granite vanities and walk-in showers. The living room has a full size couch, stress-less recliner, flat screen TV with cable package, sound system, and wireless internet. It is difficult to describe the many details and features in the amazing Escape!
The property is located just minutes away from downtown Asheville, the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Grove Park Inn, and the Biltmore Estate. Also, there are many nearby outdoor adventure activities: hiking, whitewater rafting, snow and water tubing, zip lining, kayaking, horseback riding, fly fishing, mountain biking, climbing, snow skiing, and waterfall tours.

Spend the day in downtown Asheville dining, tasting our local beers, shopping or people watching.

Great day trips to nearby small towns: Waynesville, Hendersonville, Brevard, Flat Rock, Chimney Rock, Highlands, and Cashiers. Scenic routes to each, with great lunch spots. Enjoy shopping for locally made crafts in the quaint atmosphere of small mountain towns.

For guests who bring their dogs there is a neighborhood green space for fetching just 1/2 mile from the house.

Property manager

Jeff Schmitz

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Pet fee is added. Click YES for PETS under Guests.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Request to change booking dates must be at least 14 days before check-in for consideration. No date changes 0-13 days before check-in.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Asheville

Located in Asheville, this holiday home is in the city centre. Biltmore Estate and Asheville Masonic Temple are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Pisgah National Forest and Beaver Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville, or consider The Orange Peel for a night out. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Asheville, NC

What's nearby

Grove Park Country Club - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
University of North Carolina at Asheville - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
The Orange Peel - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
Biltmore Estate - 23 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co. - ‬6 min drive
‪Blue Ridge Artisanal Buffet - ‬8 min drive
‪Moe's Southwest Grill - ‬7 min drive
‪Luella's Bar-B-Que - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Romantic Escape-Private with Hot tub & Fireplace and Fenced Yard. Sleeps 2 pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Romantic Escape-Private with Hot tub & Fireplace and Fenced Yard. Sleeps 2?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic Escape-Private with Hot tub & Fireplace and Fenced Yard. Sleeps 2?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Romantic Escape-Private with Hot tub & Fireplace and Fenced Yard. Sleeps 2 located?

Located in Beaverdam Valley, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Country Club of Asheville, Beaver Lake and Beaver Lake View Park. Grove Park Country Club and Grovewood Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Candy K.

11 April 2025

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

Bday

Very quaint and quiet cottage. The floors are beautiful! Tile in kitchen, amazing! Loved location, hot tub, fenced in yard is great for pets. Overall a wonderful stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

2 April 2025

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

Terrific Birthday Getaway!!

We came here for my wife's birthday and it was a terrific stay! We had our pup with us and she loved the big fenced in yard. Hot tub was great! Thank you.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary S.

27 March 2025

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

Great location and setting

My wife and I really loved the location of this house. Only took 10 mins to get to downtown. It was quiet and private, even though there are houses all around it. It had everything we needed. The bedroom was a little awkward with the size of the room not allowing for things like a larger bed or side tables. The host was very communicative, and was very accommodating when I screwed up the dates…twice.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

19 March 2025

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

Sweet Place

It was a great place to relax with my new husband and dog after our wedding weekend in Asheville. Communication was great and it had everything we could ask for.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Peter F.

16 March 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Asheville getaway

Great little cottage…minutes from everything you need. Great communication with renter…even added a day to our stay!Thx so much!!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle O.

15 March 2025

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

Fun weekday get away

Wanted a quick get away for a few nights. Quiet spot with pleasant views. No one looking over you. We spent our nights grilling out, making a fire and lounging in the hot tub watching the stars. The bed is comfy, the house is well kept and cozy. Loved that the backyard was fenced in for the dogs.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

2 March 2025

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

Great place to stay

This was a perfect home away from home! It was just perfect for my husband and I and our two dogs. They loved the back yard and we loved sitting out in the hot tub looking up at the stars! The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful and the home was clean and had everything we needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

16 February 2025

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

Hot tub heaven

We thoroughly enjoyed our Valentine's weekend getaway at this quaint cottage! While we typically stay in downtown Asheville, this time we wanted to bring the pups and have a more relaxed weekend. This cottage was adorable and the hot tub was a perfect spot to see the twinkling mountainside in the evening or listen to the birds during the day. The layout of the primary bathrooms with the extra sink area was really nice! The bedroom is a bit small. Wish we could have had a shelf or table by the bed, but it was a very comfortable bed. The gas logs pump out some heat so it was always cozy. The pups loved the yard and wanted to be outside exploring constantly. Lots of great instructions left by the owner! We enjoyed pastries and coffee from Filo's and dinner at Jettie Rae's Oyster House during our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

4 January 2025

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

Great location and beautiful cottage for visit to Asheville

We had a wonderful stay at our VRBO in Asheville. The property has upscale features and was very clean and comfortable. The dog friendliness was much appreciated and the yard was well-fenced for our relaxation letting the dog off leash in the yard. The property location was just out of town offering convenience for going into town while providing a Quiet, safe, and relaxing respite. We would definitely recommend for any couple looking for a nice stay in Asheville!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna E.

3 January 2025

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

Wonderful Visit to Asheville

Enjoyed our stay at this lovely property. Easy booking/check in/check out. Home is just as described and pictured. Loved the fenced yard for our pup we brought along. Also enjoyed the gas fireplace in the mornings and evenings. So cozy! Would book again!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina L.

9 December 2024

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

Cozy great location

We were in town to visit Biltmore Estate. Perfect location! Loved the cozy house that was perfect for 2. We enjoyed the views, the yard, and the hot tub!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelica A.

26 November 2024

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

Mountain oasis

Had a beautiful time with my wife up in the mountains celebrating her birthday. Tammy was very accommodating and helpful with any questions I had. It was fun and relaxing. Highly recommended cozy home. Thank you for everything Tammy.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn K.

28 September 2024

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

Better than expected!

We were so happy upon getting to this beautiful property. We planned it a long time ago for our 10 year anniversary because Asheville was the reason why we decided to move to North Carolina in the first place. The property itself is even better than the pictures! The bed was so comfortable and the towels were better than hotel quality. The view and the privacy was amazing. Our two goldens enjoyed pretending to be mountain goats on the hill of the property. We were close to everything Asheville has to offer. The kitchen provided us with all the cooking utensils we needed as well as the outdoor gas grill. Unfortunately we were there in the midst of Hurricane Helene and decided to leave early (thankfully). Tammy, our host was great with communications and even refunded us one of the days of our stay because of having to leave early. This place is a gem and we will definitely go back!!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

21 September 2024

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

Perfect location!

Wonderful stay and close to everything!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

8 September 2024

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

Beautiful home

We had a great time with our stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene C.

2 September 2024

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

Second time staying

We stayed here a few years ago and had a really nice time. It’s dog friendly but we didn’t have our dogs with us. This time, we knew we had to bring our dogs because our usual sitter was out of town. The fenced yard was great and the place was as nice as we remember! Very close to downtown but private and quiet.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

brenda b.

22 August 2024

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

Mountain Escape

Comfortable, quiet retreat with nice views of the mountains. Great fenced backyard with outdoor Jacuzzi, fire and dining.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

15 August 2024

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

Beautiful Setting. Privacy and Convenience.

We had a great stay! Perfect location. Home was exactly as advertised. Great spot to relax and unwind after a day of hiking. Crash check in and check out. Tammy was very responsive even though we hardly needed her assistance. Highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara P.

6 August 2024

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

Our Mountain Get-Away

We love the location; privacy and comfort. Just a short drive to pick up groceries or find restaurants. Right up the road is access to the Blue Ridge Parkway. It has a quiet country feel with convenience. Fenced yard is great for pets! The covered porch is great and the open deck was wonderful for sunning or star-gazing. Our third visit to one of Tammy's properties. Will be back!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen K.

21 July 2024

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

Another Great Stay

We love this cottage. It’s modern, spotlessly clean, has an amazing backyard and is in a prime location for exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway. There are several very good restaurants within a 10 minutes drive as well as an Ingjes supermarket. A highlight of this stay was a mama bear and her cub in the backyard. A real treat to see. Both immediately ran away once they saw me, but the host’s advice is so true - dispose of all trash in the bear proof container and supervise any pets. It’s definitely bear country. We’ll certainly return. It’s great.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank R.

20 July 2024

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

Another Year at The Cabin

We've stayed at this cabin several times in the past few years. What we enjoy the most is the consistency of the accomodations from year to year. We know when we stay here, what we are going to get. Issues and questions that we had this year were promptly replied to by Tammy.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin C.

19 July 2024

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

Perfect Dog-friendly house

The property is about 3 miles outside of Asheville-an easy drive or $16 Uber ride. The big fenced-in backyard was perfect for our two dogs. This is our third time staying here-a great blend of a relaxing place to stay and convenient adventure base —near to the Blue Ridge Parkway for biking, hiking Craven Gap and Catawba Falls, and dining at Curate, Limones, the Lobster Trap and White Duck Taco. We will definitely be back!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

6 July 2024

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

Hunter’s first vacation

We stayed for the July 4th week with our six month old puppy. The cottage was perfect for two people and very dog friendly - including the water and food bowls put out for him. The yard is beautiful, all fenced in and well maintained. We did not need for anything. The secluded location and proximity to restaurants and stores is the perfect balance. It deserves its five stars.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan T.

1 July 2024

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

Great stay

My wife and I enjoyed the lovely property. It was a great setting for a much needed get away.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

26 June 2024

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

Peacefully away from it all, but close if you have a need.

JUST WONDERFUL! A short drive off a relatively main road leads you another road that leads you to a short drive to your tranquil, off-the-beaten path, little paradise. What a perfect location to relax, unwind, and decompress...yet still close to groceries, gas and the hustle and bustle of downtown Asheville if you so choose! It's the best of a few worlds. Check-in, the stay, the wonderful accommodations, checkout, communications, the peace and safety, etc. were quite perfect. Two thumbs up! We (including our small dog who enjoyed the tidy, manicured backyard) plan to return. Total dog retreat for well-behaved furry babies who love the freedom of grass, hanging on the back porch with their owner(s), and the owner(s)' water and food bowls provided in the kitchen. Our 2nd time to Asheville, but our 1st at this property. We'll be back, and THIS is where we want to stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jeff Schmitz

The owner, Jeff Schmitz, is a builder and designer. Jeff is an amazing carpenter with a passion for unique, innovative design and an incredible eye for detail. He loves nature---both at the coast and in the mountains. Jeff has poured his heart and soul into making this space an oasis for couples to enjoy. Jeff often travels to the North Carolina coast where he is renovating two historic homes. He enjoys spending time in the mountains with his family while continuing to build in this community.

Why they chose this property

Jeff was originally drawn to Asheville from the west coast by the relaxed lifestyle and ample access to beautiful mountains and rushing waters. He fell in love with this house and this part of Asheville 22 years ago. Since then, he has worked to renovate the space into a mountain dream house. It is both private and close to town---the best of both worlds. This is such a wonderful place and he wanted to share it with others as they traveled to the mountains of Western North Carolina. We all work so hard these days and forget how important it is to nurture ourselves and our relationships. This is an amazing, private romantic place that is appealing to adults of all ages.

What makes this property unique

This house had so much hidden potential when he purchased it many years ago. It was a diamond in the rough. The property has private lay out for being this convenient to town. It's character stood out above all others.

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