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

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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
  • Crystal Mountain Gem Mine
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Brevard College
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Brevard Music Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • 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.








Property manager

Jan Lee
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
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. Bracken Preserve and Pisgah National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Crystal Mountain Gem Mine and Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute. 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
  • Brevard College - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Brevard Music Center - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Connestee Falls Park - 11 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Sliding Rock - 23 min drive - 22.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fuji Yama - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

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. 106 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 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

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

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

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

Kelly G.

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

Highly recommended

Excellent host!!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 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

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

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

Excellent stay

Great location, very clean, well supplied with all you need. Excellent host. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Great stay

This was a nice property near downtown. Walked to dinner and shops - it was a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 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

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

vicky h.

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

GREAT LOCATION!

Second time we have stayed at this location. Love it. So nice just to walk downtown. House is clean, roomy and Jan is a great communicator. Grew up in Brevard and it's always fun to reconnect with old friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

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

This is a great property!

We had another great stay at this property! The home was very clean and welcoming when we arrived and was just as we remembered it from our two previous visits.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marla L.

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

Great house

Staying here was like staying at a friends house. Everything was spotless, the house is very nicely furnished and comfortable, the property owner is so helpful, location is great. Will definitely stay here again the next time I’m in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

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

Great place!

The house was clean and had the best-stocked kitchen I've seen at a VRBO! Jan was wonderful and made sure we had everything we needed. So close to town too. We will definitely book here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan J.

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

Downtown Brevard

My family just had a wonderful stay in this house. The house had everything we needed and the location is excellent. We had some rainy days which made me really appreciate having a comfortable, cozy house that was close to everything when the rain stopped. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2023

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barry B., Dallas, Texas

Great location and newly remodeled

Spacious living areas and an easy 2 block walk to downtown. Quiet neighborhood and the home is well equipped, including a large gas grill on the back porch / deck. The back also has a screened in porch that was great for morning coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

Nice house in a great location

We really enjoyed our stay at Jan’s home in Brevard. The house was clean and offered a great living space for our family and friends. The location offers a 3 block walk into the charming town filled with cute shops, coffee and a fantastic toy store. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Great location! Wonderful clean and updated home.

Wonderful home and great location! Our toddler loved OP Taylor's toy store, Franklin Park play ground, Looking Glass Falls, Moore Cove Falls, gem mining and watching for the resident bunnies! Well appointed home with all the space and nice amenities needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

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

SpeM spot with plenty of birds to watch an

Working with Jan was a pleasure. The house is spacious and well maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

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

Frank B., Ocala Fl.

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

The state was absolutely excellent

Like I said, the state was absolutely excellent. I know I put it in the wrong place but such as life tell Jan thank you very much.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

kathleen a., Oswego, NY

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

Cozy Home

This was my second stay at Jan Lees vrbo. This home is in an excellent location, and incredibly clean. The house is comfortable and has everything you need for a visit to Brevard. Jan is always quick to answer any questions, and on hand if there is an emergency (locked myself out :( ). Wonderful stay as usual.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S., Brooklyn

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

What an amazing place to stay

I would like to keep this place a secret! My wife and I stayed here and its so close to downtown we could walk everywhere and its centrally located in some of the best hikes and waterfalls in the area. The owners were very attentive and responsive. It was immaculately clean. The only thing I could add is "shhhhhh - don't tell anyone, I want it to be my spot!"
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

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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