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Excellent Mountain Views and Short Walk to Downtown Asheville

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See Mount Pisgah, the Biltmore Inn and some beautiful sunsets from our property!
Relax in the Den/Living Area off of the Front Entry.  Plenty of natural light.
Access to the kitchenette, bathroom and one bedroom are off living/den area.
Door entry to left of fireplace leads to game room, 2nd bedroom & 2nd bath area
Kitchenette showing sink and plug in stove top

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4162.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Asheville, NC
  • The Orange Peel
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Asheville Mall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Front Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Front Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Excellent Mountain Views and Short Walk to Downtown Asheville

Welcome to the Overlook on Beaucatcher Mountain, a fully remodeled unit with approximately 1500 sqft overlooking downtown Asheville. The space includes 2 large bedrooms with high end queen mattresses, 2 gorgeous bathrooms with spacious showers, pool table room with dart board and bar area, living/den area with stone wood burning fire place, and kitchenette with mini fridge. The space is so nice and comfortable, some guests decide to spend more time at home versus going out.

I have put extra effort in the remodel and furnishing process to help ensure your stay is private & comfortable. The inside of the rental unit gets plenty of natural light from four large sliding glass windows and one glass door, all of which have privacy blinds. The entire space is decorated with art which illustrates Asheville and Western North Carolina.

This rental is located on a unique 3.5 acre lot in downtown asheville that is approximately half way up Beaucatcher Mountain. This larger piece of property allows for more privacy from neighbors, it provides plenty of grassy areas and is home to some magnificent trees where plenty of birds live. There is designated parking for guests in the upper gravel drive that will easily accommodate three cars. Next to the parking area there is an observation deck with two patio chairs that is a perfect spot to relax while looking at the mountains or watching the sun set.

A short walk down a gravel path leads you to the guest patio and private entrance behind the house. The patio has two sitting chairs facing the decent sized grassy back yard. Recently we installed a roof on the deck above the guest patio to help ensure guests can stay dry outside when it is raining.

From this guest patio and private entrance, you will walk into a large living room area that has a comfortable couch that sits in front of a large stone wood burning fireplace. There are comfortable throw blankets and a wooden glass coffee table to help ensure you can relax while watching the TV or a fire while reading a book. There is a small round dining table with two chairs that sits right in front of one of the living room windows with great views. We also have added a filtered water dispenser that has a 5 gallon container for fresh drinking water in this area.

The Kitchenette area is connected to the living room area. It has a small bar top with two stools where guests can eat or use as a cooking prep area. The Kitchenette has a mini fridge, two burner plug in stove top, air fryer/toaster oven, microwave, electric tea pot, french press along with coffee grinder, old school drip coffee pot and other essential kitchen cooking supplies. Please note this is not a full kitchen even though it is very adequate for cooking quick and easy meals.

One of the bedrooms sits off of the living/den area and the other one off of the game room area. This adds for some extra privacy because the bedrooms are not right next to each other and there is even a middle door which can be closed. Both bedrooms have queen size mattresses on sturdy, wood bed frames along with night stands with built in USB ports. Both bedrooms have sitting chairs and also closets with fold out luggage racks . The larger of the two bedrooms off of the game room also has a dresser and TV.

The game room area has a pool table, dart board and a bar top with two stools. There is a brass sink in the mini bar countertop. There is also a second mini fridge in this area and another TV. I also have added another Bistro table near the dart board with two more bar stools. This is a great room for hanging out and having fun. Also plenty of space to work on a laptop computer with room to spread out.

Both bathrooms are luxurious with large walk in, tiled showers with thick glass doors. The front bathroom has a hand held shower head with multiple settings, a built in soap/shampoo/conditioner dispenser and a niche/shelf. The back bathroom shower has a bench, two shower heads (one handheld) with multiple settings and a niche/shelf. Each bathroom has a 4 foot sink vanity with plenty of counter top and cabinet space for guest bath supplies. There are fan vents and heaters built into the ceiling lights, plus both showers have their own can lights.

Other amenities include:

Two mini split HVAC units with remotes and one Air Handler allow you to control and reach your desired temperature throughout the space.

There are a total of three TVs which include Direct TV and Roku accessibility - 1 in the living/den area, 1 in the game room/bar area and 1 in the larger of the two bedrooms.

The floors are all beautifully sanded and stained cement. There are nice rugs in the living/den area, the game room and both bedrooms. The bathrooms also have nice bath mats in front of shower and vanity.

The wood burning fireplace can be utilized for an extra fee of $25 which includes paper, kindling and a bunch of wood for one or two fires. More wood can be purchased for $1/log. This cost helps us pay for the wood I provide, prep time and the cleaning of the fireplace/hearth. Please let me know before your arrival if you would like to use the fireplace.

I do love hosting families with children and I can accommodate a family of up to six. Please inquire if you are in this scenario. Extra guests, above 2 people, are $25/guest per day regardless of age.

And for the pet lovers, pets with are welcomed - $100/pet fee will be required for one pet and $150 for two which must be paid before you arrive. Pets are not allowed on the furniture and ideally must be in a crate if left alone at the house. I do provide dog blankets for guests traveling with pets.

Guests are welcome to access the yard near the parking area and the backyard. There is plenty of room to move around and the majority of the yard is grass.

Other things to know about the rental unit:

I live in the upper portion of the house and have an active lifestyle with children. The city is also very close and sometimes you can hear music or emergency vehicles. It seems pretty quiet to me and at the same time I understand people have different preferences. Therefore I installed two layers of 5/8 sheet rock along with other sound insulating products during the remodel. Both bedrooms also are equipped with sound machines. To date I have not had any guests complain about noise.

I do have several goats that live on the property and help me with landscaping. They live behind a low voltage electric fence that is approximately 100 feet behind the house. You will often see them grazing behind the fence in the early morning or late in the afternoon. Please let me know if you would like to feed the goats.

Please note that the $25 dollar extra guest fee is per person, per night regardless of age. Please be up front and let me know before arrival if there are more than 2 guests in your party and I will modify your reservation accordingly.

Please let me know before you arrive if there are any specialty items which you might need during your stay, like a pack and play, blender, or anything else. I will do the best I can to accommodate your request.

I strive to be an excellent host and can be as accessible as needed - please call me with questions you might have about Asheville or needs you might have upon your stay. I am very approachable, easy going and will be available to help ensure your stay is great. At the same time I understand and respect privacy and I will not engage with you unless requested.

Please Follow these House Policies and Rules:
• I trust you will respect my home and will keep it clean during your stay.
• Please respect quiet time - after 10PM on weeknights and 1am on weekends.
• Please no unregistered guests without prior approval. There is a $25/guest per day fee (above 2 guests) regardless of age. Please pay before arrival.
• Please do not eat full meals in the bedroom - snacks/munchies are cool.
• Please do not flush anything other than toilet paper down the toilets.
• Please turn off lights and mini splits when you are not at home.
• Please no hard drugs of any kind - alcohol and weed are ok.
• Absolutely no smoking in the house and if you do smoke outside, please be courteous and clean up your butts/ash. Ash trays are located on all decks or porches.
• Please always lock the entrance door when you leave and make sure to leave the key in lock box upon your trip departure. Non returned and/or lost house key will result in loss of deposit.
• Please be courteous to any neighbors and respect our neighborhood.
• If anything breaks, spills, stains, etc. please let me know ASAP. Small issues we can figure out best way to handle with your consent. Any significant damage will result in the loss of security deposit.
• There is a $100 pet fee for one pet and $150 pet fee for two pets which is to be paid before arrival. Please make sure the pets stay off all furniture/beds and ideally are in a crate if you leave them at the house alone. Please help me continue to allow pets by following these rules plus cleaning up any mess inside and poop from yard.
• If you elected to use the fire place, please be extremely careful. If you need extra wood above the $25 dollar starter bundle please text me and I will deliver it to you - $1/piece which will be handled with cash.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions you might have before booking.

Property manager

Ryan Pickens
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Can accommodate 2 children any age - total of 6
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
$100 for one pet, $150 for 2. Crate Pet if alone.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside is allowed.
Quiet time after 10PM weeknight;1am weekends No unregistered guests w/o prior approval. $25/guest per night fee. No stains on white towels/sheets
No check in or check out on Saturday, unless prior approval has been granted. Please inquire first before booking.

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Asheville

Located in East End - Valley Street, a neighbourhood in Asheville, this holiday home is in the mountains. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Biltmore Estate and Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance. Consider The Orange Peel for a night out or Colburn Earth Science Museum if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Asheville, NC

What's nearby

  • Pack Square - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Orange Peel - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Wicked Weed Brewing - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Asheville Mall - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Excellent Mountain Views and Short Walk to Downtown Asheville pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Excellent Mountain Views and Short Walk to Downtown Asheville?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Excellent Mountain Views and Short Walk to Downtown Asheville?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Excellent Mountain Views and Short Walk to Downtown Asheville located?

This family-friendly Asheville holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Asheville City Hall and The Orange Peel. Colburn Earth Science Museum and Pack Place Education Arts and Science Center are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 170 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mimi O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Get Away
We loved our stay in this beautiful cottage in the mountains! The house was perfect- we will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Asheville Music Trip
Super convenient to downtown and all the venues and breweries. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shopping trip to Ashville
We enjoyed staying in this roomy place with a great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

April N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this place
House is cozy and cute. Very clean and the owners are very accommodating and have great communication. I can’t say enough good things. We had the perfect weekend nestled here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay for college tour!
We really enjoyed our stay! I came to town with my 17 yr old son and 3 yr old daughter to view UNC Asheville. The property was the perfect location! Close to campus for the tour and everything else we wanted to do. Short drive to the Western North Carolina Nature Center, which we loved visiting! Perfect spot for our family trip. We hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhea P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
sweet spot close to downtown
we came in for the Billy Strings benefit concerts and this basement apartment was awesome for that! great views, cute goats, close to downtown with out being in the hustle and bustle. great communication and hospitality by host! thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Asheville in February!
Perfect for our needs. We just needed a good place to stay that was comfortable and located near our daughter, who lives in Asheville. The property was exactly as advertised. No issues on our end.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Stay
I was in Asheville with my daughter (17) son (15) for college tours for my daughter. This place was perfect! Everyone had their own space to relax. The bathrooms are stunning and the whole place is so cute and comfortable. Beds were very comfortable. The game room was the best part. After long days of college tours and walking Asheville we could come back for a few games of pool and darts. We made great memories here. The place was extremely clean. It’s close to downtown and convenient to everything. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great!
A great place to stay while attending a wedding!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Asheville location
We were thrilled that the interior was exactly as shown. Very clean. Bathrooms have been recently updated obviously. The view is so awesome from the windows and patio. The owner was so pleasant and responsive to work with. I kept his number so we can stay again in the future. Location to restaurants was so close by as well. If you are visiting Asheville this is the place to stay!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect location, nice walking distance into town
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and host
Ryan was very friendly and was easy to work with if I had any questions or concerns. The place was great and we loved using the pool table. Amazing location, beautiful views and loved the walk into Asheville.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property and host
This is a great property: so very convenient, in a very nice, quiet neighborhood, and with a beautiful, relaxing view. The host is top notch and very focused on you having an amazing stay and enjoyable experience. I will stay here every time!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
This was a beautiful place to stay and was close to downtown Asheville. We had everything we needed plus much more. Nice pool table area with a bar area. It was very comfortable and Ryan was very easy to communicate with. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Very convenient and delivered as promised.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding Christmas
Delightful property ideally located for Asheville city adventures. The owner is unbelievably helpful & has a beautiful well maintained property. Seniors or anyone having difficulty getting around need to be aware that accessing Asheville properties can be difficult due to the terrain which would apply to this location. Anyone wanting to be in the city & have easy access to all the city adventures would love this property. My sister & I loved the views, the location, the cleanliness, & the owners helpfulness/guidance. You can even enjoy a mountain hike if you are so inclined as the neighbors are out & about.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, will stay here again
Great location with just a short drive to downtown, very clean and quiet. Enjoyed seeing the goats!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10/10 Excellent stay!
The place was great and Ryan the host was very even better. Couldn’t have asked for a better spot to stay in Asheville with the house just being minutes from downtown. Highly recommend this spot for your next trip to Asheville. I will definitely be back! Thanks, Ryan!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hubert W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and quaint
The views to the comfortability. This is a must stay location. Close downtown and very well done. My family enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
my stay
Great location close to downtown, top-notch amenities, and the owners were hospitable and accommodating. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place to stay
Great place to stay when visiting Biltmore Estate! Excellent location, clean & quiet. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Hideaway
We only had a brief stay in Asheville but I can say enough about how delightful and comfortable the homeowner made this place. The guest house was just right for my family. The views are great, the setting charming, and the accommodations had all we needed and more. Would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norris W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy Travelers
Ryan's place in Ashville is amazing and our stay there was a total pleasure. I would 100% recommend it to anyone traveling there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Asheville Getaway
Great location and very comfortable. Enjoyed our stay there very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

amy j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My sisters 60th birthday
Staying at such a quaint town as Asheville ,we were surprised to have so much to do! One of our favorite things to do when the sunrise came was sit on the back patio and watch the wild life! We saw wild turkeys, a groundhog and lots of adorable hummingbirds.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Ryan Pickens

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My name is Ryan Pickens and I have lived in Asheville in this same neighborhood for 20 years - five different houses. I am originally from Atlanta and but have also lived in Nashville and San Francisco. I graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1994 and got a masters degree from the California Institute of Integral Studies in 1999. For more information about my work please visit www.workwithmeaning.com. When I am not doing coaching and business consulting work I enjoy playing disc golf, fishing, hiking and playing with my kids.

Why they chose this property

I have lived in this neighborhood for 20 years in five different houses and believe this neighborhood is the best place to live in Asheville. I love it because of the following reasons:

1. The proximity to downtown while still being in a residential neighborhood cannot be beat. All parts of downtown are very accessible from this neighborhood by foot or bike.

2. The neighborhood is also very close to what I call Chain Land - every kind of chain store you could imagine plus the Asheville Mall is on the other side of Beaucatcher Mountain which is accessible through the Tunnel. All within 1.5 miles or less.

3. The views are incredible and there are plenty of places to hike. From our property you can see the Biltmore Inn, Mount Pisgah and parts of downtown Asheville.

4. There is a lot of public land, including: several play grounds, two stadiums which host semi pro soccer team and a single A baseball team, and a softball field with two disc golf baskets.

5. Wildlife is thriving for being in a city - I have seen turkey, bear, fox, groundhogs and a plethora of birds in this neighborhood.

What makes this property unique

You are in downtown Asheville but on Beaucatcher Mountain. The views are amazing with beautiful sunsets. Plus there are a lot of trees and green space. Plenty of places to hike right in the neighborhood.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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