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STAY IN DOWNTOWN! Park the car and enjoy BREVARD on foot !

Holiday home in Brevard with kitchen and patio

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Downtown Retreat. Coffee shop close by , Farmers Market and music Sat mornings
Living and Dining combination
living /dining combination
Open dining area with lots of windows and light
small den/breakfast area joining kitchen and open to screened porch

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Brevard, NC
  • Place, Crystal Mountain Gem Mine
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Brevard College
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Brevard Music Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Extra bedroom $50 per night with owner permission .

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

STAY IN DOWNTOWN! Park the car and enjoy BREVARD on foot !

Welcome to "DOWNTOWN RETREAT"
Enjoy all that Brevard and surrounding areas have to offer from our wonderful location. No need to drive to the restaurants, shops, library, churches or Franklin Park as they're all within walking distance .

"Downtown Retreat" is a lovely 1950's ranch that has been totally remodeled. Enjoy the open floor plan with comfortable furnishings throughout. The large deck in back has a gas grill and furniture for enjoying outdoor dining . The screened in porch overlooks a large private back yard where you can enjoy the white squirrels and birds or just relax with your feet up.
Pets are not accepted and house is non smoking .

"Downtown Retreat" has 2 large bedrooms, each with private baths. The master bedroom has a queen bed, a large private closet, a flat screen tv and a double shower with sliding doors. A second bedroom that has 2 twin beds and a bath with both tub and shower combination. (A third bedroom with queen bed is available at an additional cost with owner approval.

The kitchen is fully furnished with stainless appliances and lots of cooking equipment for the chef. It joins a small breakfast area. One can sit and watch the morning news or just push back in a recliner and enjoy the breeze coming from the open french doors that join the screened in porch.

Enjoy all that Brevard and surrounding areas have to offer from our wonderful location. No need to drive to the restaurants, shops, library, churches or Silvermont and Franklin Park as they're all within walking distance .

Saturday's Tailgate Market where you can purchase local produce, a variety of baked goods and regional crafts along with meat and eggs is only a few steps away. There are also some wonderful coffee shops and bakeries close by. Enjoy Brevard's small town charm and meet some of its friendly people . Stay while and enjoy a variety of music each Saturday morning starting at 8am.

Brevard Music Center with it's wonderful summer programs is only 2 miles away and Brevard College is within walking distance.

This area is known as the Land of the Waterfalls with great hiking trails in Dupont State Forest, Gorges State Park and Pisgah National Forest. There are many outdoor activities close by for children and adults. The Cradle of Forestry and the Fish Hatchery are among the many favorites for kids. Trout fishing in the local streams and mountain biking also are available.








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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
House not appropriate for toddlers
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Events

No events allowed
No parties allowed. Speak with owner.
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Pets

No pets allowed
No pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Speak with owner about longer reservations and extra fees that may apply or discounts .Refund policy is different on longer rentals.
Long term rentals have different refund policies . Speak with owner.

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
Note from host: No parties allowed. Speak with owner.
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Brevard

Located in Brevard, this holiday home is in the city centre. Transylvania Heritage Museum and Brevard Music Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Silvermont Mansion and Park and Crystal Mountain Gem Mine. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Brevard, NC

What's nearby

  • Crystal Mountain Gem Mine - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Transylvania Heritage Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Brevard College - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Silvermont Mansion and Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Brevard Music Center - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cardinal Drive in - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Bohemian - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Blue Smoke BBQ - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Noblebräu Brewing - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Wood & Vine - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is STAY IN DOWNTOWN! Park the car and enjoy BREVARD on foot ! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at STAY IN DOWNTOWN! Park the car and enjoy BREVARD on foot !?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at STAY IN DOWNTOWN! Park the car and enjoy BREVARD on foot !?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is STAY IN DOWNTOWN! Park the car and enjoy BREVARD on foot ! located?

Located in the heart of Brevard, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Crystal Mountain Gem Mine, Silvermont Mansion and Park and Brevard College. Transylvania Heritage Museum and French Broad River are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 121 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aaron C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and wonderful owners
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

bill m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A location in downtown Brevard....a very short walk to everything, but yet on a quiet side street. The Saturday morning Farmers Market is a 2 min. walk. Large home & yard for the area, & we saw White Squirrels often in the serene back yard. Very well equipped home for a long term stay. Hosts are very accommodating & friendly.
Stayed 61 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

pam y.

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

Brevard Easter

Perfect Easter Weekend in Brevard.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

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

Girls weekend

The location was ideal, beautiful peaceful setting. The house was as pictured, so comfortable, well stocked, offered everything we hoped for. Great experience! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

Stunning home away from home

The house is beautifully appointed, spacious and yet cozy. We were pleasantly surprised by all the kitchen equipment available and absolutely loved the screened porch. I found Jan to be communicative, gracious and generous. We will definitely keep this house in mind for future stays and have already recommended it to other family members! Thank you, Jan.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan L.

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

Cool All Around

Terrific house and host. Wonderful town and environment perfect.
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

pam y.

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

Brevard Halloweenfest

Perfect accommodations for Brevard Halloweenfest! Parked the car and walked everywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad L.

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

Wonderful house with excellent location!

What a gem only a short walk to downtown and a short drive to great hiking. Communication was excellent throughout and if anything the pictures do not do the house justice. Only wish that we had been able to stay longer! Will definitely visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

William C.

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

Great trip to Brevard

Super location for walking to town. The house was very functional and spotlessly clean. Jan reached out to make sure we got checked in okay and we had everything that we needed. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sally O.

Clean and pleasant with lots of light and space; well-supplied kitchen; conveniently located

Lots of light, private setting, within walking distance to shopping, restaurants, theatres. Excellent response time from owner and no problems with access or expectations. Will definitely use this property again on frequent trips to Brevard.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2017

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Lovely home

Very nice house with large kitchen. Great screened porch. Large great room with living area and dining area. Immaculately clean. One block from coffee shop.... easy walk to downtown Brevard.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Great House Close to Downtown

We just stayed in Brevard for a long Father’s Day weekend. The house was exactly what we wanted. Everything was clean and well taken care of. The back yard was full of fireflies in the evening and they put on a show. Even saw a white squirrel. Very walkable to downtown with all the shops and restaurants. Jan was super with the ease of check in and out. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Great home in a perfect location

This is the second time we've stayed at the quaint home in Brevard. Our kids love the backyard and relative closeness to Franklin Park. We love the screened in porch and location near downtown. Everything in the downtown area is in a couple minutes walking distance. Or stay at the home, grill outside, and relax! Great communication by the owner. We look forward to staying here again!

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn Z.

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

Great Location for Visiting Downtown!

I stayed at Jan's house since it was walkable to downtown Brevard. That was important to me as I was a vendor at the White Squirrel Festival. The house was also across from a wooded area where I spotted my first and only white squirrel! The house is very spacious which we enjoyed. No problems with anything at all. We recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nora T.

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

Wonderful Brevard Getaway

We loved our stay at Downtown Brevard. Beautiful property with a large yard and driveway parking. We had several meals at the house and the kitchen was well equipped. We also walked to downtown for a few meals too, which was really convenient and a great way to get to know Brevard. We bought local peaches at the Saturday Farmer's Market which is practically across the street. Also, the location is just a great jumping off point for hiking to waterfalls and enjoying all that Brevard has to offer. Plenty of space for our family of four to relax. Owner provided clear instructions and was easy to communicate with. So happy we had this warm and inviting home to stay at our vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

vicky h.

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

Mountain Song Weekend

Great location, great communication, lots of space, dated, but clean. Kitchen had everything needed. Small TV screens, Dish satellite didn’t offer good choice channel options. Beautiful backyard. Manager even left us home grown tomatoes from her garden!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Paul F., Mount Holly

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

Perfect Home Away

Jan's house was a wonderful, cozy place for our family to spend Thanksgiving in Brevard. It was clean and comfortable.. The kitchen had everything we needed to eat in. We used pretty much every space in the house, inside and out! We even watched the antics of some white squirrels! We stay in Brevard several time each year, and appreciate having our home away so close to downtown. The farmer's market is just a block away (Saturdays), so we were able to enjoy some local eggs, meats, and baked goodies. Jan reached out to me about a week before our check-in, a gesture I appreciate. She was a great communicator and very responsive. WiFi can be a problem in the mountains, but in Jan's house the WiFi was great the whole time. She offers a good line up of channels on cable TV, but streaming movies requires the use of the guest's own device. I would love to stay at Jan's house again the next time we are in Brevard. It has everything a wanderer could want.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Meredith C.

Location is perfect!!!!

Perfect house and location to enjoy all of the beautiful places in this Land of Waterfalls! I brought my boys ages 7 and 13 for a quick getaway before school starts. The house is set in a quiet neighborhood only a 5 minute walk to downtown Brevard. I loved being able to park the car and walk to dinner each night after a full day. Wonderful restaurants, coffee shop, gem mining, shopping and even a super cool toy store are all within walking distance. The kitchen has absolutely everything you could need. We spent our days hiking/biking in Dupont Recreational Forest, Pisgah National Forest and Gorges State Park. Sliding Rock did not disappoint either! On our last night we were surprised with a Bluegrass concert on the street while we walked to dinner. Such a fun and relaxing time!! Jan was helpful and kept in touch to ensure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend staying here and hope to come back next year as there is so much to see and do in this beautiful area! Thanks Jan!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Denise W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host answered any questions I had with prompt response. Will rent her place again
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, loved the restaurants, shops and Farmers Market!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lenny S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The washing machine has black mildew/mold around the rubber seal. Needs a serious cleaning,
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma I W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a really nice property and the host was very hospitable. It was a quiet area but still close enough to downtown that we walked to town each day for shopping and restaurants. We, being three ladies whose ages range from 58 to 78. :-). We thoroughly enjoyed our 'get away' visit to Brevard!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the area and home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAUL B.

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

Ideal Location in Brevard

Very accommodating for our adult family. Easy walking distance to Brevard and all on one level. Very clean and spacious interior. Cooked on the outdoor gas grill and enjoyed the paved driveway for easy access. We walked to restaurants and of course the White Squirrel Festival. Very pleased with our 3-day stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

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

Convienient, walkable near Farmer's Market

Just a block from the fun Saturday Farmer's market and a couple of blocks from the charming downtown, this home was a perfect location. Spotless and spacious, this updated home is comfortable and includes items that would make a long stay interesting, like games, puzzles and books. We only used the well furnished kitchen for coffee and tea, but everything you need to cook is present. The owner made checkin easy with a lockbox and clear instructions. We stay here again if we need to rent!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Jan Lee

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My husband and I both grew up in the Brevard area. After living in other places we found ourselves returning on weekends to our mountain cabin in Lake Toxaway. We finally decided that we'd prefer to be closer the the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and relocated to the Brevard area. We both love all the hiking opportunities in Panther Town, Gorges, Bad Creek and many other trails in the Pisgah National Forest. Fly fishing is my husband's favorite activity . He and our grandson can often be found trying their luck in one of our local streams .
I've been a potter for years and am a member of The Southern Highland Craft Guild. .

Why they chose this property

We were lucky to be able to purchase this house with thoughts of using it as our winter residence. Living several miles out in the county we often experience winter weather that can prohibit travel into Brevard. This is the ideal location for us. My husband can walk to his office and I enjoy being closer to friends and activities that are in town.

What makes this property unique

Our house is so peaceful with it's huge backyard and lovely interior. We spent a year on the renovations and tried to kept the look true to the original character of the original house . When we cleaned out the attic for renovations we discovered a lot of papers and letters with interesting facts about the family who built the cottage

Our house is all on the same level. It is open and airy with lots of light from the many windows and skylights. The kitchen is open to the living ,dining area and is great for staying involved with guests while preparing a meal. Open the screened porch with it's double doors and pull down the sun screen for shade and privacy. This lets in fresh air and bird songs in early morning.

After breakfast take a morning walk around the neighborhood to Silvermont ,the nearby Visitors Center or our wonderful library. You can checkout the nearby community garden if you like and talk to some of our locals about the vegetables they are growing and visit our tailgate market on Saturday mornings. There's always so much to do in Brevard!



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