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CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN- The Peacock Retreat- Dogs Stay Free

Mountain cottage with kitchenette, near Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville

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In downtown Asheville, surrounded by woods, a private studio awaits with a luxurious Cal-King bed and premium sheets. Enjoy the peaceful ambiance on your deck or unwind in the spacious room with whimsical decor. With a microwave, mini fridge, coffee maker and amenities like eco-friendly soaps and soft towels.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 265 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN- The Peacock Retreat- Dogs Stay Free

Experience Asheville in Style! Stay in this chic, dog-friendly cottage just steps from downtown. Enjoy modern comforts, a private patio, and easy access to local shops and eateries. Perfect for couples or solo travelers seeking a blend of relaxation and adventure.

Beautiful private studio with deck and private entrance attached to our 100 year old historic Appalachian home. Completely private with private entrance. You will feel like you are in the woods while being in walking distance of Downtown Asheville! A luxury Cal-King bed (that we cal the 6K bed as that’s how much it cost ) with premium sheets, duvet and hypoallergenic pillows await you. Always dog friendly for well behaved fur babies! (Dog must not have aggression issues with humans or other dogs)

Feel welcomed home as you arrive to your parking space right in front of the studio. Walk onto your private deck with comfy reclined chairs and a peaceful fountain. Enter the private entrance to enjoy a spacious bright room decorated with whimsical happiness!

Your luxury California-King bed awaits with premium hypoallergenic linens and pillows. Go ahead and unpack your items in a your huge closet or the beautiful Mule Chest dresser. Small fridge, microwave, coffee maker with premium coffee, hair dryer, iron and ironing board.

The bathroom amenities include Premium Eco Sciences Soaps and Shampoo that are safe for you and the planet! Soft bath towels, hand and makeup clothes are provided as well as a hair dryer.

We have spend our lives in the hospitality business and know how to take care of our guests to give them a memorable vacation!

We follow all CDC cleaning protocols!

Microwave, mini fridge, coffee maker and toaster provided.

Well behaved Dogs stay free!

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Electric car charging station
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Dog 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.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Downtown Peacock Escape House Asheville
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About the area

Located in Asheville, this cottage is in the city centre and in the mountains. Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville and Asheville Masonic Temple are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Asheville Gem Mine and Grove Arcade. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at The Orange Peel, or consider a night out at Grey Eagle. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Asheville travel guide
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Asheville, NC

What's nearby

  • The quad at the University of North Carolina Asheville #unca #northcarolina #school #university #gobulldogs #asheville #campus
    University of North Carolina at Asheville
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Asheville_GroveParkCountryClub_553248621557934243_01
    Grove Park Country Club
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Wandering around and found the Thomas wolf house. Lived here all my life and had never seen it.
    Thomas Wolfe Memorial
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • H5JNE7 The Orange Peel music venue in downtown Asheville NC
    The Orange Peel
    2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
    2 min drive - 1.7 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 CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN- The Peacock Retreat- 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 is parking at CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN- The Peacock Retreat- Dogs Stay Free ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN- The Peacock Retreat- Dogs Stay Free ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN- The Peacock Retreat- Dogs Stay Free ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN- The Peacock Retreat- Dogs Stay Free located?

Located in the heart of Asheville, 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).

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CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN- The Peacock Retreat- Dogs Stay Free Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 242 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 242 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 242 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 242 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 242 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dylan A.

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

Perfect little getaway

This was a wonderful place to stay, very close to downtown. Quaint and quiet, it was just what we were looking for in our weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

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

Charming cozy stay

A charming cozy stay, the cottage was so cute and perfect for a weekend stay. Bed was extremely comfortable and the stay was exactly what we needed. Hosts were responsive and supportive.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Great location convenient to everything

Very nice room close to everything in downtown Asheville. Had everything we need for a stay with our pups including a small fenced in area for the dogs to go off leash. Nice quiet neighborhood. Owners were excellent with communication prior to and during the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

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

Cozy cottage

Comfortable and cozy cottage in a great location. Very convenient to everything.Quiet safe neighborhood feel. Walkable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tana W.

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

Celebrating our 17 wedding anniversary.

We loved the Quaint little neighbor located right out side the art district and lovely little shops and restaurants in Ashville. Great hosts and really enjoyed our stay. Very dog friendly town.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Very nice place for a short stay

Hosts were very nice and responsive. It’s a small space that’s well suited to a weekend type of stay. Bed is comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keri B.

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

Magical space

Host was amazing. The place also smelled so good and inviting!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

What a Gem

An amazing little cottage. It is a few minutes to just about everything and very fur baby friendly. Thank you Mike for taking the time to recommend something's for us to do. Very enjoyable experience, we will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly C.

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

Perfect Little Weekend Spot

The cottage was super cute and the perfect setup for a weekend getaway. My husband and I and our three pups had a fantastic and comfortable stay. The side porch and rocking chairs for morning coffee was A++++. Hosts were great with communication and onsite, but completely respectful of privacy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sanders F.

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

Lovely Space for an Asheville Get-Away

I had a wonderful time at Mike & Tom’s lovely place! They made sure I had everything I needed, whether it be for the space or even what to do around town! The space was EXACTLY what I needed for my weekend trip to attend a workshop. I look forward to staying there in the future 💚 Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne G.

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

Perfect stay!

Hosts Mike and Tom and their hospitality…5 stars! Rental true to its pictures…5 stars! Cleanliness and attention to detail…5 stars! Lovely, whimsical retreat…5 stars! Location (location, location)…5 stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kylie B.

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

Highly Recommend

Cute, clean, and very convenient location. The hosts are nice and proactively check in to make sure you have everything you need! My husband and I highly recommend staying here!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie D.

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

Cute cabin

This place was just the right size for our stay over in Asheville. Close to town and other tourist attractions. Hosts were friendly and helpful to you! Thank you Mike & Tom
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

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

Cozy stay with great access to Asheville

Our room included bed, bath, clothes storage, small table and chairs, small refrigerator, perfect for our weekend stay. We were able to walk to several restaurants and downtown Asheville was a quick 5 minute drive. Nice front porch, surrounding area had sidewalks making it very easy to walk our dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

DONALD W.

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

Peacock

Very clean, wonderful comfy king size bed. Plenty of room for 2 large dogs
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Danny H.

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

Wonderful Secluded and Cozy Room!

We had a wonderful stay. The property managers were great. It was a quiet one room unit with a bathroom. I would have liked a bigger kitchenette with a hot plate or something of that nature to cook on. Other than that we loved it! Would return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Qiana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent communication. Adorable property with the kindest owner. Mike went above and beyond to make sure I was safe and comfortable during hurricane Helene.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan H.

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

Great Stay

Stayed here prior to Helene - I hope everyone is okay and the house is good. Great Hosts - this is a nice spot, easy walking to dinner, shops, short drive to downtown. Super clean, and cute. Had a bottle of wine, coffee, etc. Bed was super comfy - recommend it. And the little porch is super nice. Again, I hope everyone is good, Asheville and the surrounding area is a great place to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

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

Perfect Spot!

This is a wonderful property within a couple of miles from most places and restaurants you’re likely to visit. The room is nicely furnished with a comfortable king bed and an updated bathroom. There’s also a porch with rocking chairs that we loved. Our host dropped by to welcome us and gladly provided restaurant recommendations. We’ll stay again when we’re back in Asheville.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

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

Convenient and cute!

Convenient to anything you would want to do in Asheville, but yet you have plenty of privacy. We arrived late at night, and thanks to the host’s clear directions we had no problem locating parking and checking in. The decoration and welcome gift was absolutely delightful. I love all the little touches that made us feel comfortable and at home. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn I.

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

Peaceful at the peacock!

Staying at this cottage was so nice! We loved the colorful, peaceful retreat that offers everything you need for a wonderful stay. It’s perfect for a weekend or extended stay. This sweet cottage has a wonderful porch perfect for morning coffee, lovely furnishings in a rustic cabin feel yet so close to to places to eat and Asheville’s rich and diverse activities. The hosts are insight and ready to help if needed, with places to eat and things to do, however they respect privacy of their guests. Just a lovely stay, clean and comfortable, and most importantly to us, dog friendly! ♥️ Come stay and enjoy a unique space that is joyful and perfect for a much needed getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myra C.

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

Quiet getaway for senior and 2 dogs

I definitely hope to stay here again if I return to Asheville. I enjoyed the clean and quiet accommodations and convenience of a small fenced in yard for my dogs. My suggestion of adding a place to sit within the fenced area was promptly acted on with the addition of two outdoor chairs and a table (so I could enjoy the complementary wine while watching my pups). Great communication with the hostess and perfect location 12 minutes from Biltmore Estate and 2 minutes from Weaver Park.
Chili in the fenced yard
Mavis watching for squirrels and neighborhood walkers
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was there to make our stay welcoming and comfortable. It was very cozy. The location was near downtown and not far from Biltmore.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was close to everything. The hosts are great at communication and the property was really comfortable. The suite was nicely decorated with all sorts of vintage finds and the peacock theme is very cool.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was incredibly clean and very nice to come back to after a day of adventuring! It was also very conveniently located near downtown so it took almost no time to get to interesting walkable areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025