Artist’s Mtn. Retreat: 6 Mi to Downtown Asheville!

Reviews

• Comfortable accommodations nestled on wooded lot

  5/5

  Wall of windows bring in the woods and outdoors. Small deck lovely for taking in the bird song and fresh mountain air.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Visiting Ashland

  5/5

  We have stayed at many VRBO's, this one was super for the 2 of us. Brand new outdoor grill and back deck furniture. Super comfortable, firm beds and couches. Kitchen well equipped for cooking...included some basic spices, teas and coffee too. Unit has a heating and a/c unit mounted to a wall up high, so not central heat air...but totally adequate. As such, the 2 bedrooms walls do not extend to the ceiling to allow for air flow. Works well, but depending on people in your group, it may not work. All in all, we loved our stay. We would recommend this unit to others and plan to stay again during our next visit to Ashville. Super friendly and responsive owner that helped us with one issue immediately.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• A really nice stay out of the way but close to downtown Asheville

  5/5

  We came with our college-aged daughter just for a weekend because she had a work selected for inclusion in a national drawing exhibition at UNC Asheville's fine arts gallery. We didn't want to do the same old hotel thing, and preferred to have a kitchen and home-like environment to have our meals in (save money) and enjoy some solitude when not engaged in our art-related visits. Bob's place was perfect, including the surprise that the apartment is above his glass studio of 40 years! It was just a few minutes' drive to the UNC campus, and just another few to the main downtown of Asheville. The subtle touches of photos, authentic original artwork, and Bob's and his daughter's own glasswork throughout the place made it feel like home for this family of three artists. We made a very good choice!

• New Year's get away

  5/5

  Great location. Much needed...quiet and peaceful after the Christmas chaos! Enjoyed the bread left by the host. Unfortunately we missed an opportunity for the glass blowing tour. Maybe we can catch it next time. I would definitely stay here again!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Wonderful and Restful Retreat (with all amenities)!

  5/5

  A relaxing retreat north of Asheville, filled with all the amenities and conveniences one may want during a vacation. I was there for R&R with a pet and found I never went to downtown Asheville as the natural beauty of the area and the close access to the Blue Ridge Parkway and local hiking trails called to me. I stayed a week and was grateful for the quiet guest house and the respectful and gracious hosts.

  Just an aside: As the hosts note, realize that this is the rural mountains and your cellular phone may not have service. Check with your carrier if this is important….the host cannot “control” this aspect. The Wi-Fi was spectacular and fit my personal and professional needs. Also reiterating that the hosts expect crating of your pet while you are away. Again, this was prudent and not an issue for me. Also bring a flashlight and be cautious outdoors at night. This is bear country and they prowl the neighborhood trash cans at night. All being said, to me, the pros of this modern abode outweighed any concerns.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo