Cozy cottage minutes from downtown Asheville with a countryside feel

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Main bedroom and living space with queen bed and leather chaise lounge

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Parking available

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Asheville, NC

Buncombe County Courthouse

5 min drive

Pack Square

5 min drive

Asheville Mall

5 min drive

Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)

23 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Kitchenette

Garden

About this property

Come relax in this cozy cottage in the historic Chunns Cove community, conveniently located only 3 miles from downtown Asheville. The perfect size for an individual or couple, this retreat offers a uniquely decorated and well appointed interior, with the feel of an English country cottage on the exterior. Queen size bed with plush bedding, comfy chaise lounge in the sunny reading nook, and kitchenette that doubles as flex work space with bar stools.

Please read before booking!
The bathroom has a shower and toilet, however the only sink is located in the kitchen. Also being as this space was built when folks were a bit smaller, please note the shower measures 77” high (6ft 5”) but the shower threshold measures just 65” (5ft 5”) high, so some folks will need to duck under to enter! See bathroom section for more details.

There are 2 Adirondack chairs in the yard with a fire pit for your enjoyment. Please supply your own wood and make sure fires are completely extinguished.

The driveway is paved and is a shared circular parking area. Some guests with large trucks or SUVs have noted it can be difficult to maneuver, so just keep that in mind if you drive a larger vehicle. Mid size SUVs do not seem to have issues (host drives a Trailblazer and have no problems).

Property manager

Austin Lechner

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Leave garbage and food inside. Black bears will get into any trash left outside. Don't feed the wildlife!

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

About the area

Asheville

Located in Asheville, this cottage is in a rural area. Shoppers can check out Asheville Outlets, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance and Biltmore Estate. 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

Asheville Mall - 5 min drive
The Orange Peel - 5 min drive
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 5 min drive
University of North Carolina at Asheville - 8 min drive
Grove Park Country Club - 8 min drive

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

‪Panda Express - ‬3 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Cornerstone Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
‪Cracker Barrel - ‬4 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy cottage minutes from downtown Asheville with a countryside feel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy cottage minutes from downtown Asheville with a countryside feel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy cottage minutes from downtown Asheville with a countryside feel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy cottage minutes from downtown Asheville with a countryside feel located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Innsbruck Mall, Asheville Mall and Asheville City Hall. Buncombe County Courthouse and Asheville Community Theatre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

3 Sept 2024

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

Great property, great stay

We loved our time here. It was the perfect location for folks not wanting to stay directly downtown. It felt private, comfortable, and had all the amenities we could have wanted. The binder gave us everything we needed to know. Absolutely a gem.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damien L.

23 May 2024

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

Great Location

Very nice little cottage, with great decor, and very clean. The location was perfect, sets far off the road with no traffic noise yet only a 10min or less drive to the heart of downtown. As the description says the bathroom can be a challenge for big/tall people, I'm 5'9 and the toilet barely worked for me, if you're 6'+ you will literally have to sit sideways. And the driveway would definitely be a problem for large vehicles. Overall, we would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

16 Dec 2023

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

Visit

Property as listed. Very cozy, clean and well appointed.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chandler W.

10 Nov 2023

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

Great cabin

Great cabin with nice views, very cozy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt N.

10 Nov 2023

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

Great stay!

Everything as described. Perfect.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

18 Sept 2023

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

Weekend Getaway

The property is exactly as advertised. It's a great location for enjoying all that downtown has to offer. It was super clean and comfy. It was the ideal property for our weekend in Asheville.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael Y., Brunswick USA

24 Aug 2023

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

Qaint cozy cottage

Great cottage, very nice location. Nestled a small way out of the city it offers a wonderful nature experience for a quiet morning coffee.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

21 June 2023

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

Quiet, beautiful setting

My stay was effortless and enjoyable. I was visiting the area for a couple of nights and it was perfect for me...close to town, clean and within my budget. Highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

7 June 2023

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

Asheville stay

Was in the town for ultra marathon…property was beautiful. Great stay. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samuel H.

29 May 2023

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

Clean and cute cottage for a weekend getaway

Other than the small bathroom and shower, which is in the listing, everything was great!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

18 May 2023

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

Quiet Carriage House

My husband and I enjoyed a quiet restful weekend at the carriage house. We would stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

9 May 2023

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

Perfect cottage for a getaway

My wife and I booked this cottage for a week-long honeymoon in Asheville. The hosts were very gracious and friendly they also were very good about parking in a way to allow exit from the property as the drive way is a little tight in a couple spots at least for a medium sized vehicle, small cars should have no issues. The cottage itself is really cozy ofcourse people could have issues with bathroom space but we didn't, many of these issues are clearly stated in the description, however really didn't affect us. For us it was perfect!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krista S.

6 Apr 2023

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

Mountain Magic

Beautiful cottage literally right by downtown Asheville. Checking in and out was seamless, and Austin provided thoughtful touches such as Q-tips, flossers, and makeup wipes. The decor is unique and the view is gorgeous. Would absolutely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mick A., DeTour Village, Michigans U.P.

4 Apr 2023

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

Nice quaint unit

Property was as advertised. Small but efficient. Attention was paid to little details. Bed could be improved upon. Beautiful location.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

bruce i.

23 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Pros and cons

The neighborhood and house are lovely. The driveway and parking are very tight and difficult to navigate. Upon entering the carriage house, it has unique furnishings and interesting decor. Although we enjoyed our stay, just a few inconveniences such as: The toilet is in a tight area in that you have to use it to the side or press your knees and face against the wall. Possibly the shower will not accommodate you if you are over 6 ft. There is no vanity/sink in the bathroom, thus making you use the kitchen sink and eating area to do hair and makeup, wash your hands and any other routines that would normally be done in a bathroom. The bed and sleeping area were comfortable but lacked sufficient lighting for reading Despite the beautiful setting and charm of the cottage it would be hard to stay again because of the bathroom situation.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Akshaya N.

13 Mar 2023

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

Cozy and intimate getaway minutesaway from downtown Asheville.

My partner and I chose this place because it's so close to downtown Asheville....and ended up spending time more time than expected just relaxing in this cozy nook! It's both accessible to the city and peacefully surrounded by nature. The hosts were super helpful and responsive to our questions, and even gave us a quick FaceTime tour upon our request. Check-in process is a breeze, and although it is a carriage house on a shared property it still felt very much like our private space. Thoughtful touches, and the hosts have impressively made use of limited space. The only minor downside is the restroom situation: there's little space (expect to sit on the toilet "side saddle") and the only sink is the kitchen sink. This wasn't a huge issue for more low-maintenance guests like me and my partner, but if those comforts are important to you it's something to consider. We had a great time, and would definitely consider coming back!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony C.

20 Feb 2023

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

Weekend Mountain Get Away

We had a great weekend at this beautiful little cottage house. Initially we found the hot water heater was broken and the property manager had someone out to install a new heater that day so we could take a shower. They were super helpful and I would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Austin Lechner

Hi! We are Austin and Sarah, your hosts. We are partners in both business and life, together operating Altitude Real Estate Group, a brokerage based in Asheville NC and serving all of WNC! Austin grew up right here in Asheville, and Sarah has been here since 2011. We are an adventurous couple, enjoying travel, scuba diving, working on projects together, hanging out with our cat, and going to the movies as much as possible. Austin has been a host for a few years with his own property in Asheville, and we are excited to get started hosting together! Welcome to Asheville!

Why they chose this property

We love the Iron & Ivy cottage because it gives visitors the best of both worlds. You're in the country side, yet only minutes from downtown and all the incredible food, music, and shopping it offers. Chunns Cove, the location of the cottage, is a very unique part of Asheville. It has a lot of history, and you can feel it as you drive past the horse pastures and homes with true character.

What makes this property unique

The owners of the cottage have decorated it in a unique way that mixes a sort of "steam punk" feel with old world luxury. You'll notice old iron gears on the mantle, a light fixure made of an old torpedo, and a collection of old shell casings and bank notes within the glass table in the corner!