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

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View of the Cozy Cottage in Spring with artfully designed Mountain Laurel Fence.

Front View of The Cozy Cottage with Mountain Laurel Fence

Large & shady front porch with plenty of comfortable seating.

Living Room - Plenty of comfortable seating to relax and enjoy.

Living room with 2 comfortable sofas (1 pull out) and overstuffed chair.

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Amenities
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Location
Host

9.8

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7167 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Air conditioning

Washer

Check-in time

4:30 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Asheville, NC

The Orange Peel3 min walk
Wicked Weed Brewing4 min walk
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville8 min walk
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)18 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Small Twin Room located off 2nd Bedroom (curtain provides privacy)

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Welcome to the Cozy Cottage in the heart of downtown Asheville!

Our Cozy Cottage on Church Street is an Architectural Jewel nestled among the few historical homes that line this charming street.

We are the only licensed 'Whole House' (stand alone house, not an apartment in a high-rise) rental in Downtown Historic Asheville! You will enjoy the entire house to yourselves! Whether you are a group of friends, a family, old classmates, art or nature lovers, a study group, foodies, or golf buddies, this is the downtown home that offers everything you may need to refresh, re-unite and build wonderful memories together. This is cottage is the perfect place for 2 to 3 couples, a small or large family or a group of friends (4 separate beds).

Our charming cottage offers plenty of free parking in the rear. No need to drive into downtown and search for an exceedingly rare parking space as most restaurants, shops, galleries and museums are only a short walk away.

Our guests love spending time on our shaded and relaxing large front porch, a great place to visit with each other, enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning or a glass of wine in the evening. The porch overlooks a small front yard with an artfully designed Mountain Laurel fence. The large back patio offers plenty of seating to enjoy a meal outdoors or just to hang out together. If you prefer to eat in and relax in the warmth of the adjoining dining room, enjoy our fully functional kitchen (large French Door refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, oven, microwave and plenty of cabinets and utensils for you to use). The living room offers a cozy environment for reading, movies, games or just visiting with your friends and family. The house has two Smart TVs (SLING subscription), both with a DVD player. The cottage has 2 bathrooms. The second floor bathroom has a large walk in shower. The downstairs bathroom has a shower and is equipped with a washer and dryer for you to use.

This 120 year old historical cottage has been completely restored in 2005 and is equipped with all the amenities of modern living yet keeping the ambiance of yesteryear. All new plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing - our cottage is in perfect shape. We added a brand new large walk-in shower to the Master Bath and a brand new (Feb.2023) custom tiled shower to the second bathroom. The heart of pine wooden floors, stair railings and pocket doors are original to the house and have been beautifully refinished.

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 and 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 Inn'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. 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 and coffee shops, unique boutique shopping, award winning art galleries, quaint grocery stores, museums, theaters, architecturally delightful buildings and historically significant monuments and landmarks. 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 provide a clean and safe environment for you to enjoy, a true home away from home.

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

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Enjoy the view of the city from our roof top patio.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Some of our guest have allergies to pets.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No Smoking Allowed on property

CHECK IN/ CHECK OUT TIMES: CHECK-IN TIME is after 4:30 PM EST CHECK-OUT is 11:00 AM EST Thank you for keeping there times.

NON SMOKING PROPERTY ONLY. NO PETS

For occupancy above 4, $15 guest fee for each additional guest, per night up to a maximum of 7. Early arrival/late departure requires prior approval.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Asheville

This cottage is located in Downtown Asheville, a neighbourhood in Asheville, and is near theme parks and in the mountains. Asheville Outlets and Biltmore Park Town Square are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Biltmore Estate and Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance. Ready for a night out? Consider The Orange Peel and Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Asheville, NC

What's nearby

The Orange Peel - 3 min walk
Wicked Weed Brewing - 4 min walk
Pack Square - 8 min walk
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 8 min walk
Downtown Market Asheville - 9 min walk

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

‪Daddy Mac's Down Home Dive - ‬4 min walk
‪Wicked Weed Brewing - ‬4 min walk
‪The S&W Market - ‬4 min walk
‪French Broad Chocolate Lounge - ‬5 min walk
‪White Duck Taco Downtown - ‬5 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.

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

FRAN R.

16 May 2024

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

What we expected …….. due to accurate description

My communication with Carl and Terri prior to and during our stay always resulted in a prompt reply. The TV was tricky to operate, directions would have helped. Location was ideal, easy to walk to downtown. We tried a few restaurants on the list of recommendations and they were very good. We would recommend the cozy cottage to others!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eagan

11 Apr 2024

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

Su E.

12 Feb 2024

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

Cousins weekend

Great property. Need additional blankets for bedrooms. Shampoo in the bathrooms. Throw blankets for living room. All the passwords given were different. Signal for the tv kept buffering. These are all small things, but would improve the stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate K.

16 Jan 2024

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

Jessica G., John’s Creek GA

28 Dec 2023

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

Leigh N.

26 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Perfect Location

The location of this house was wonderful for walking around downtown Asheville. It didn't seem to us that the listing saying it would be comfy for 8 wasn't accurate. There is one good sized bathroom upstairs with the bedrooms and one small one downstairs. Two of the bedrooms have multiple beds, but that wouldn't work for all groups. There are only three bedrooms.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

7 Dec 2023

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

Kimberly K.

6 Dec 2023

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

Cozy and a convenient location

3 high school friends, now in our fifties, get together for an annual girls trip. This comfortable home, and downtown location did not disappoint. Less than two miles from the Biltmore and Grove Park Inn everything we needed from great shopping to restaurants was at our fingertips. Felt like we were staying at a friends home. We loved it!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristie D.

20 Nov 2023

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

Breweries with Friends Weekend

We had a wonderful weekend in Downtown Asheville. The cottage is beautiful and in the perfect location! We visited a dozen breweries over the weekend and walked to all of them. We’ve added this as an annual event, and we will be booking this cottage again next year!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindi K.

15 Nov 2023

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

Lois R.

8 Nov 2023

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

jon H.

17 Oct 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Brooke P.

28 Sept 2023

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

Lovely Cottage, Downtown Asheville, Walking

This house was perfect for our group of ladies. We walked to food, drinks and live music. The house is older and charming with lots of lovely accents. Even though an older house, it had good AC and we were all comfortable. Beautiful home in the perfect location

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chuck C.

27 Sept 2023

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

Verified traveller

13 Sept 2023

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

Lovely home and location

The property is beautiful with a welcoming porch, well-appointed kitchen, and comfortable beds. It is a great location to explore all that Asheville has to offer. I highly recommend it. The owners were responsive - we had an issue with the water not going down in the sink (not draining at all), as soon as we arrived. It was a Friday afternoon, and the owners found a plumber who was available to take a look at it that evening and over the weekend if we had any continued problems. Before sending the plumber out, we determined it was a breaker issue, and once the switch was flipped, we were good to go. We appreciated the attention from the owners to ensure that everything was working properly and the time it took to find someone to come out over the weekend. If I were to visit Asheville again, I would certainly look to stay here again! There is also plenty of off street parking and two beautiful bathrooms. It was also extremely clean.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

21 Aug 2023

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

Perfect for exploring downtown Asheville

We enjoyed this house! Lots of character and room for our family of 6. Perfect walking distance to everything in downtown Asheville.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten M.

8 Aug 2023

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

FABULOUS!

Terri and Carl, what a wonderful home! This was a girl's trip with seven ladies, and the house could not have been more perfect. Morning coffee and evening cocktails were spent on the exceptional porch. We walked to rooftop bars, breweries, shopping, and restaurants - PERFECT location. The two bathrooms were not an issue at all. Thank you so much - I hope to be back again!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

30 July 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Tina F., New Orleans

21 July 2023

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

Amazing location, comfortable house

The location can't be beat. We walked everywhere, only took out the car (BTW the parking is ample for at least three cars) to go to Biltmore Village and the Craft museum and Grove Park Inn. The kitchen was well supplied and easy to cook in. Lots of supplies so no need to buy basics, there was even coffee (we brought our own but if we had run out) foil and lots of spices. The most amazing thing were the fireflies and birds in the front garden! There are lots of bird feeders, if I had found bird seed to buy I would have reloaded them.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter D., Burke

29 June 2023

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

Great home in perfect location!

If you are looking for a home with charm in the heart of downtown Asheville, this is your place. The home was clean, the description was accurate, and the ability to walk to all Asheville has to offer was great. The owner's instructions were easy to follow which made for easy check-in and check-out. We would certainly stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

5 June 2023

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

Perfect gem in downtown Asheville

We could not have a found a more perfect place for our girls weekend. The house was well equipped, clean and adorable with comfy beds and the front porch was perfect for coffee in the mornings and charcuterie and wine in the evenings. We could walk everywhere downtown including some of our favorites restaurants and breweries and had multiple parking spaces. Would love to stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre S.

14 May 2023

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

Tina A.

9 May 2023

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

Perfect Downtown House

This was a perfect location in downtown Asheville. We rented this house for a Girls Weekend and it did not disappoint. The house was beautifully decorated and very clean. We were just a few blocks from the downtown shopping area and were able to walk instead of taking the car. We enjoyed the seating area on the porch. The owners were very prompt with our questions and supplied us with lists of things to do and where to eat in the area. We would definitely recommend this house to anyone looking in the Asheville area.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Colleen V.

16 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great charming Asheville cottage!

Loved this home and its location! Only issue was second floor bath is connected to primary and hall. With six gals - the ones in primary heard bathroom activity. But location and space hard to beat! Beds are so comfortable!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blade L.

10 Apr 2023

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

Cut little cottage

We had the best time staying at this cottage for my husbands 30th Birthday! The cottage was perfect for our group! The house smelt nice and clean when you walked in and all the rooms were nice and neat and ready to go! Location was 10 stars for us! GREAT GREAT GREAT location! Communication with the owners was easy and got back to you in reasonable time! The house is older so some doors are harder to close than some but that gives it charm! I would recommend this house to anyone that wants to be in downtown area and stay at a nice clean place with very nice owners!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Terri & Carl

We love Asheville & have been visiting for over 23 years! Eventually, we decided to purchase a home away from home which we lovingly restored and furnished. We are delighted to share this beautiful and historic cottage with others interested in the beauty and splendor of the mountains and the vibrant lifestyle of downtown Asheville.

Why they chose this property

Love Asheville & love the downtown! We consider Asheville our 2nd home and visit as often as possible. We love the beauty and climate of the mountains and enjoy the eclectic and vibrant lifestyle that is Asheville.

What makes this property unique

We are the only licensed 'Whole House' (stand alone house, not an apartment) rental in Downtown Historic Asheville! The Cozy Cottage is literally right in the heart of it all! You are staying 'downtown' in the middle of all the excitement, yet just a couple blocks off Pack Square, the heart of downtown, on a charming, well manicured one-way street. You get to experience everything that Asheville has to offer, then retire to the comforts of your relaxing & welcoming cottage. Most other rentals are either "in the vicinity" of downtown and will require driving and searching for a rare parking space or are located in a building complex and offered as an apartment or condo. Our charming cottage is all to yourselves and offers plenty of free parking in the rear of the house.

Our cottage has a large shaded front porch and a large back porch, an advantage that most hotels and apartments can not offer.