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Historic Private Cottage in the Heart of Downtown on Charming Church Street

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Stairs lead to a residential area, flanked by trees and a metal railing.
Stroll through the charming garden, surrounded by lush shrubs and a wooden fence, to the inviting porch of this two-story home.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, sink, and window.
Traditional home with a charming porch and beautifully maintained garden.
Traditional two-story house with a charming front porch and garden.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Private Cottage in the Heart of Downtown on Charming Church Street

We want to express our heartfelt thanks and well wishes from past and future guests in regards to Tropical Storm Helene’s disastrous impact on our region. Fortunately, restaurants, shops and venues in Asheville have reopened and locals and visitors are again frequenting downtown.

Our stand alone cottage (not a townhouse, condo, loft or apartment!) is located in the heart of downtown. Whether you have a group of friends or just your family, this is the private downtown home that offers everything you need to build wonderful memories. Most restaurants, shops, galleries, theaters and museums are within a short walking distance.

We offer a rare bonus for downtown with plenty of paved parking for you & your entourage behind our home. We can accommodates up to 4 cars in the rear of the cottage.

This 120 year old historical cottage has been completely restored in 2005 and partially remodeled in 2023 (large custom-tiled Master Bath walk-in-shower, custom tiled shower in second bathroom, new roof) and repainted in 2024. It is equipped with all the amenities of modern living yet keeping the authentic ambience of yesteryear. The heart of pine wooden floors, stair railings and pocket doors are original to the house and have been beautifully refinished.

The kitchen is fully functional if you prefer to eat in and relax in the warmth of the adjoining dining room. The living room offers a relaxing environment for reading, movies, games or just visiting with your friends and family. The house has two Smart TV's, each with a DVD player. We have a subscription for SLING (Live TV, 40 plus channels). Guests can use their own log ins for other Streaming apps.

We are only a short 7 minute drive to the Biltmore Estate and many other highly sought after local attractions. The Biltmore Estate, built by George Vanderbilt, is the largest privately owned home in America. The Estate is world famous for replanting their splendid gardens each season. They own one of the most amazing private art collections in the world, their winery and culinary tantalizing restaurants are highly acclaimed. If visiting Asheville in December a visit to the 'Christmas at Biltmore Estate' is a must to experience. The Grove Park Inn has an amazing 'One of a Kind Nationwide Gingerbread Exhibition & Competition' held every December and the Grove Park's enormous double stone fireplaces are to be enjoyed with a steaming cup of hot chocolate. (I promise it is an unforgettable experience!!) We have made both of these events our annual Christmas traditions since discovering Asheville in 2003. The Grove Park Inn has one of the finest spas in the world and is an astonishing stone structure built at the turn of the century.
We are within walking distance to the newly redesigned Pack Square Plaza that enjoys outdoor concerts and festivals throughout the seasons. Downtown is full of wonderful diverse restaurants, unique boutique shopping, award winning art galleries, quaint grocery stores, museums, theaters, architecturally delightful buildings, and interesting art sculptures. All of this and much more are just minutes from our lovely cottage enjoyed by foot.

Hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, rafting, winter skiing, snow boarding and motoring the Blue Ridge Parkway at any season is a delight. Explore and enjoy Asheville to fully experience why it is rated one of top tourist destinations. We look forward to seeing you soon.





Keywords: House, Downtown Rental, City Living, Front Porch Living, Cottage, Downtown Apartment, Bungalow, the Cozy Cottage, Cozy Cottage on Church, Downtown House, Asheville Rentals, Short term rentals, Asheville Vacation Rentals

Property manager

Terri & Carl

Languages

English, French, German

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No Smoking Allowed on property

Services and conveniences

  • 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

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Some of our guest have allergies to pets.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Heart Downtown Cozy Cottage Charming Church Street Asheville
Heart Downtown Cozy Cottage Charming Church Street
Heart Downtown Cozy Charming Church Street Asheville
Heart Downtown Cozy Charming Church Street
Heart Downtown Cozy Cottage Charming Church Street Asheville
Heart Downtown Cozy Cottage Charming Church Street
Heart Downtown Cozy Charming Church Street Asheville
Heart Downtown Cozy Charming Church Street
Heart Cozy Charming Church
In the Heart of Downtown the Cozy Cottage on Church Street

About the area

Map
Asheville, NC

What's nearby

  • The Orange Peel - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wicked Weed Brewing - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of North Carolina at Asheville - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 9 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪French Broad Chocolate Lounge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Daddy Mac's Down Home Dive - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wicked Weed Brewing - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Asheville Brewing Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The S&W Market - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Private Cottage in the Heart of Downtown on Charming Church Street pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Private Cottage in the Heart of Downtown on Charming Church Street?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Private Cottage in the Heart of Downtown on Charming Church Street?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Private Cottage in the Heart of Downtown on Charming Church Street located?

Located in Downtown Asheville, this cottage is steps away from Lexington Glassworks and The Orange Peel. Altamont Theater and Wicked Weed Brewing are also within 5 minutes.

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Historic Private Cottage in the Heart of Downtown on Charming Church Street Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 269 out of 301 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 301 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 301 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 301 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 301 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anette O.

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

Perfect cottage

Perfect location, good beds and had everything for for 5 people. We enjoyed the front porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay H.

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

Outstanding

Great location for walking to downtown Asheville restaurants, shopping and attractions. Comfortable for our party of 5. Enjoyed the outdoor spaces.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JT H.

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

Wonderful Home Downtown

Could not ask for a better location! Of all the years we have been coming to Asheville this home and location has been the best. With everything so walkable this place is perfect for the family. Will be booking here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Great house in a really great location!

Wonderful old house within a five minute walk of most of downtown - charming, clean and centrally located!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy a.

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

Girl’s trip

Stayed in the Cozy Cottage for 2 nights for a girls getaway. The location of the house was perfect! We walked everywhere. Everything was clean and was well represented in the pictures. Would definitely recommend. Thankyou!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place was so perfectly situated it lacked nothing. Very well equipped and close to everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate K.

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

Great location!

Great location for a weekend getaway. Walking distance to wonderful restaurants and shopping in Downtown Asheville!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

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

Just Perfect!

We love the cozy cottage! If I could rate 'location and neighborhood' 10 stars I would! The house has everything we need and is in the perfect location. We were able to walk to places and enjoy time at the house. The hosts are super easy to work with and always very kind. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre S.

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

Charming, and perfect location.

Front porch was delightful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

mfu 3.

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

Great place

Walking distance to everything downtown. House was great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G., John’s Creek GA

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

Great location, comfy home

Our stay was lovely and we enjoyed the location as it was an easy walk to everything we wanted to see and do downtown. The home is clean and the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trish C.

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

Location!!!

Great house and perfect location! Would definitely book again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lois R.

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

Great

We had a great time on our annual ladies trip. Great location. House was delightful and clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Very nice home

The house is very charming and comfortable. It is well located so you can easily get to the restaurants, breweries, The Biltmore, or Omni.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina G.

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

Fabulous Rental!

Carl and Terri have a wonderful cottage that was comfortable and convenient It is in a great location close to many attractions but in a quiet neighborhood The beds were comfortable. The bathrooms are modern The entire cottage was clean The front porch was charming Check in and check out were seamless The online description was accurate Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Great place to stay

Fabulous house. Fabulous location. What a wonderful place to stay to be walking distance to everything in downtown Asheville. And the house itself was awesome. I recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kate K.

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

Wonderful Cottage for an Ashville Getaway

This lovely home was a perfect place for a mom and daughters getaway in Ashville NC. This home is in a lovely neighborhood and walking distance from downtown restaurants, cocktail bars, coffee shops and even a spa! The large front covered porch and furnished porch off the kitchen made easy to enjoy the outdoors when lounging between activities. If you are looking for a great place to stay this is well worth it. Thank you to the hosts for providing everything we needed to have a great weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindi K.

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

Great Choice!

The house was clean and had everything we needed for our stay including a fantastic location. The hosts were very responsive and accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannah M.

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

This was an incredible place!

Stayed here for a girls trip for my 50th birthday. We loved the location, cleanliness, decor and overall quality of the place. Terrific location- we walked everywhere downtown- and we appreciated the easy, off-street parking. It was the perfect spot for a memorable and delightful weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

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

Great Girls Weekend

Thanks so much for a wonderful stay in your cozy house with an excellent location. It was warm and inviting. Good winter get-away.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chuck C.

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

Son’s wedding in Asheville

Wonderful stay at the Cozy Cottage. Very clean; great location; owners very responsive. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Desiree B.

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

Great property and amazing location

The location was amazing for walking. It is across the street from Bhramari so it was our first stop. The house was spacious and accommodating for the 6 of us. Everyone enjoyed the stay and would recommend it to anyone that goes to Asheville!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

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

Excellent as always!

The perfect location and property. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eagan

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

The Perfect Asheville Basecamp

Family stayed for a few days in this cozy, ideally located home. Home was beautiful, beds were comfy, kitchen well stocked, and off-street parking to boot - couldn’t be more ideal. We walked to morning coffee and sandwiches at the bodega, lunch beers just around the corner and the best ice cream sandwiches literally right next door. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

jon H.

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

Asheville Wedding

Stayed 4 nights for nephew’s wedding. House was perfect for our family of 5 adults. Downtown location was awesome! Will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023