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Walking distance to Downtown! “The Flamingo”- Dogs Stay Free!

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Relax on your private deck and watch nature from your rocking chair.
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
Stairs are decorative only. Everything including bed and bath are on first floor

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 283.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Asheville, NC
  • Place, University of North Carolina at Asheville
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Grove Park Country Club
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Garden
Dining area

About this property

Walking distance to Downtown! “The Flamingo”- Dogs Stay Free!

Beautiful spacious cottage attached to 100 year old historic Appalachian home, less than one mile from the heart of downtown Asheville. Large bedroom with New Cal King Tuft & Needle bed, living room with fireplace, clawfoot bath tub in bathroom.

Dogs stay free!

We follow all CDC cleaning protocols!

Microwave, medium fridge, coffee maker and toaster provided. home, less than one mile from the heart of downtown. Large bedroom with New Cal King Tuft & Needle bed, living room, claw foot bath tub in bathroom- great neighborhood! Only a mile to the Grove Park Inn. Dog friendly! Free WIFI! Safe and
quite neiborhood and great friendly hosts to assist you with your stay in our loving city of Asheville. Ask any questions you wish! Always dog friendly. (Dogs must be well behaved and not have aggression issues with humans or other dogs! )

The spiral staircase is for decoration only. Everything is on first floor so don’t worry about having to climb stairs!

Fire pit in front yard for your use.

Microwave, medium fridge, coffee maker and toaster provided.

Outdoor fire pit! Duraflame logs available for purchase at $5.00 each

We are licensed and inspected by the City of Asheville!
Beware of listing that are not licensed!

We follow all CDC recommended cleaning protocols!

Carbon neutral:

Your stay with us with be carbon neutral
as we purchase carbon offsets for our energy needs!

Our above & beyond promise...

If you are past the refund period and need to cancel, we will allow you to rebook your trip for future dates with us for equal or lesser value of your reservation up to one year after the date of your original reservation as long as we can rebook your original dates.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Well behaved pets are welcome
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking of any type allowed inside the unit.
Dogs must be on leash anytime they are outside the unit. (Dogs must be well behaved and not have aggression issues with humans or other dogs! )
Dogs must be on a Flea and Tick prevention program as we are in the mountains and your dog can pick up fleas or ticks outdoors when not on treatment.

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 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

Asheville

Located in Asheville, this cottage is in the mountains. Shoppers can check out Asheville Outlets, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Biltmore Estate and Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville or The Orange Peel. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain climbing nearby.
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Asheville, NC

What's nearby

  • University of North Carolina at Asheville - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Grove Park Country Club - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Thomas Wolfe Memorial - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • The Orange Peel - 2 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co. - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walking distance to Downtown! “The Flamingo”- Dogs Stay Free! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Walking distance to Downtown! “The Flamingo”- Dogs Stay Free! ?

As of 1 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walking distance to Downtown! “The Flamingo”- Dogs Stay Free! on 9 August 2026 start from NZ$262, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Walking distance to Downtown! “The Flamingo”- Dogs Stay Free! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Walking distance to Downtown! “The Flamingo”- Dogs Stay Free! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walking distance to Downtown! “The Flamingo”- Dogs Stay Free! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Walking distance to Downtown! “The Flamingo”- Dogs Stay Free! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of University of North Carolina at Asheville and Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville. Botanical Gardens at Asheville and Asheville Masonic Temple 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. 289 out of 310 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 310 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 310 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 310 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 310 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kameron M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect place to stay! It was clean and communication with the hosts was on point.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is perfect, and the cottage felt like home for our short stay. The dog amenities are a nice touch
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cbukcats

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place to stay. Quiet neighborhood. Loved the wall color and furnishings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jimm O.

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

Wonderful stay

This is a wonderful place to stay in Asheville. It is a comfortable, lowkey, neighborhood location where people wave and say hi as you walk your dogs. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

jane n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. The cottage was cozy and cute
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very convenient location with a comfortable bed, and also very clean. I really appreciated that they allowed us to bring our dog, who was very comfortable with the accommodations as well. This is a great area and very convenient to anywhere you'd want to get in the Asheville area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon L.

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

Great Host and Very Dog Friendly

Mike was just the best and our stay was wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet neighborhood, cute place and peaceful garden area
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blake B.

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

Fantastic location

The cottage is in an amazing location near downtown, it was cozy and the property managers were very kind
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

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

Great location and property

We really enjoyed our stay here. The cabin is really nice and spacious. Close to downtown as well, so very conveniently located. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a nice getaway in town!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D.

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

Perfect spot for exploring Asheville!

We had a wonderful time at this Cottage treating it like base camp as we explored food, breweries, and fun stuff for families in Asheville!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

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

Cozy Space

A cozy fun little place to stay that is super convenient when visiting Ashville.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marty P.

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

Perfect accommodations

We loved the cottage! Perfect size for our needs (2 adults). Quiet neighborhood and excellent hosts! The cottage was clean and had everything we needed convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

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

Excellent rental in Asheville

This was perfect for our needs and was exactly as described.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia K.

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

Perfect for us

Very clean and cute. Absolutely perfect location. Excellent communication by our hosts. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven A.

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

Simple and accommodating

we enjoyed our stay in this simple but very accommodating property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

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

Perfect Stopover

Very charming cottage in a great location. The hosts, Mike and Tom, are very attentive. The neighborhood is great to walk around.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

willis f.

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

Ashville first timers

Spent two days on our way back to Wi. The city is recovering and ready for visitors. Location is great. We would stay there again when we return.Very clean and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

Great location and pet friendly

This cottage was perfect for us. Great location and pet friendly! The hosts were welcoming to us and our dog. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget D.

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

Great 3 day stay!

The property was perfect for what we wanted to do - walked a lot to and from downtown. brought our 3 month old golden-doodle and she had a blast! the place was actually bigger than expected and we loved having the keurig in the morning!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

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

So charming

What a wonderful place!!! So cute and functional!!! Was perfect for my stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tom f.

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

Asheville cottage

Cottage was wonderful and owners were great to work with
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik S.

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

Asheville wedding week

We booked this vrbo to stay in the week leading up to our wedding and it was fantastic!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James O.

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

Prefect

My wife and I loved our stay! The property is wonderful and in a great location close to everything yet still in a friendly neighborhood. I highly recommend staying at this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia D.

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

Asheville Mini-moon

The Flamingo was the perfect home base for our mini-moon in Asheville! We had the best time hiking, visiting the Biltmore, going to the Grove Park Inn, and eating our way around town. And we loved that our dog Griffin could join us!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Mike Zukoski

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Mile and Tom are originally from California and moved to beautiful Asheville in October of 2010. They own a local coffee house and cafe and are deeply involved in the local community.

Why they chose this property

We bought our property for its charm and the quite neighborhood. You will feel you are in the woods but you can walk to Downtown Asheville!

What makes this property unique

We have been in the hospitalIty business in our careers and we are here to make provide you with a happy memorable stay!

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