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1925 Cottage with all the modern amenities.
Side porch.
Side porch.
"The cottage was very clean and had everything we might need"
Dining area.

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 495.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Asheville, NC
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
    9 min walk
  • Grove Arcade
    11 min walk
  • Fired Up Creative Lounge Ashville
    13 min walk
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    19 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Walk to Downtown from Charming Cottage, in Historic Montford 30 Day Minimum Stay

Welcome to our cottage in the Historic district of Asheville known as Montford. Enjoy the comfort of your own place for your vacation while exploring the many adventures that the area offers.

From this home you can easily walk to the vibrant and exciting downtown Asheville to people watch or attend live theater, visit art galleries, shop in the many eclectic stores, or dine at one of the over 65 restaurants! Known as the 'Paris of the South', Asheville is filled with many musical venues from bluegrass to pop to suit everyone's taste. Many people enjoy walking or cycling in the area surrounding this home.

This home has everything you need and then some for an enjoyable visit. Pets and guests have appreciated the fact that the small courtyard in the back is completely fenced in. This is a charming home with some antique furniture and high quality linens and other details. Exceptionally well-maintained by local folks with the comfort of the guest in mind. Entering the home from the back door brings you into the well equipped and maintained kitchen with more than enough supplies if you choose to cook. Through the kitchen is the dining and living room area which is cheery with natural light and well appointed, tasteful and comfortable furniture. The master and second bedrooms are off the living room with the bathroom separating the two. Watch the birds in the feeders while at the desk/computer or relaxing in front of the new tv.

After an adventure-packed day of one of the many activities such as hiking, biking, rafting, birding, or backpacking, you can relax ,, curl up with a book or dine with family or friends. This home is well appointed and tenderly cared for so you will be comfortable as you explore our wonderful mountain area in Western North Carolina.

Some guests prefer to hire a cleaning service during their stay, and we can highly recommend a 'green' cleaning company.

For folks who bring their dog but may be spending the day hiking or house hunting or any of the other adventures our area has to offer we have in-home pet care, 'while you are away your pet can play!'

NEW for our renters in services such as concierge, professional massage therapy.
Also go mountain biking in our beautiful mountains with a guide from Pisgah Mountain Bike Adventures!
Returning renters ask about reduced rates!

Everyone check with Patrick(contact) if you have unique start dates and/or times.
We are very flexible. Contact us for extended stays.

Want to enjoy a half day hike tailored to your needs?? We are offering our renters a half day hike to sample some of our beautiful trails within a short distance from this house. So pack up and let's take to the trails!

We can pick you up at the Asheville airport if you would like that at no extra cost!

Keywords: House, cottage, pet-friendly, close to downtown, great location and local family owned.

Property manager

Patrick McMahon

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Games, puzzles, movies

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Domestic pets are welcome. Please confirm.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

We should mention

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

About the area

Asheville

Located in Historic Montford, a neighbourhood in Asheville, this holiday home is near theme parks and in the mountains. Shoppers can check out Asheville Outlets, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Biltmore Estate and Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance. Ready for a night out? Consider Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville and The Orange Peel. 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

  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 9 min walk
  • Downtown Market Asheville - 17 min walk
  • University of North Carolina at Asheville - 18 min walk
  • Wicked Weed Brewing - 2 min drive
  • The Orange Peel - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Battery Park Book Exchange And Champagne Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Bier Garden - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Five Points Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Noble Cider Downtown - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to Downtown from Charming Cottage, in Historic Montford 30 Day Minimum Stay pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Walk to Downtown from Charming Cottage, in Historic Montford 30 Day Minimum Stay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to Downtown from Charming Cottage, in Historic Montford 30 Day Minimum Stay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk to Downtown from Charming Cottage, in Historic Montford 30 Day Minimum Stay located?

Located in Historic Montford, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Basilica of Saint Lawrence and Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville. Asheville Convention and Visitors Bureau and Asheville Visitor Center are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 52 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ron d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location in Great City
Great size for couple or single or 1 child. Near to everything but in a quiet historic area. Patrick is a perfect host. You need something it is done. Otherwise it is your place.
Stayed 62 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helene C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Cottage With Amazing Management!
I stayed here for four months while looking for a longer term home in Asheville. This cottage could not be more centrally located - it is close to everything! You can easily walk downtown for shopping and dining, as well as to businesses on Merrimon and Charlotte Streets. The cottage is also just a couple of blocks from the Greenway, which is a great place to walk. I loved being able to safely park my car behind the house, and the fenced yard was such a joy for my dog, who spent hours on the back porch in the sun. It has everything you might need for a great vacation, and you could not ask for a more responsive host. Patrick responded to every question I had immediately. He was the best VRBO host I’ve encountered!
Stayed 121 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

ron d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ashville historic cottage
Located in the heart of Ashville. Quiet but close to everything you need. A great location in beauiful city.
Stayed 67 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doris G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great location. Enjoyed staying here. Walking distance to downtowm Asheville.
Stayed 35 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

janet r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
House is in a great location if you like to walk to stores, restaurants and downtown. A nice little fenced yard for the dog along with off-street parking are pluses.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
"Happy house" in Asheville
Charming cottage, convenient to grocery stores and downtown Asheville. The house was sparkling clean when we arrived, with two bouquets of fresh flowers. Whenever we had a question or concern Patrick, the owner, responded right away and very helpfully. The cottage was comfortable and we loved being there. We're told someone described this as a "happy house," and that's what it was for us!
Stayed 29 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect get away in a great neighborhood
Chestnut Cottage truly served as my home away from home during my time in Asheville. It offers tranquil privacy in a great neighborhood that is convenient and close to everything! The fenced in yard was perfect for my two dogs! I highly recommend!
Stayed 31 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Libby C., Sanibel

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chestnut cottage
We adored our time here very much. The house is comfortable, cozy and clean. But, the location beats all: 5 minute walk to town, dinner spot right in the neighborhood and a new Italian restaurant opens in Oct., plus so much to see and do. We stayed for 3 months to escape Florida’s summer heat, and what a great decision. Weather July-Aug was little warm, but all the shade trees in the area kept it lovely. Thank you Patrick and Rebecca for sharing your delightful historic cottage!!
Stayed 88 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay!
This is an awesome long term stay option, especially traveling with pets. The house is older but well cared for and felt very homey. Plenty of room for two of us to work remotely. Loved the fenced yard for our dog plus a spot to park our car. Walkable to downtown Asheville. Patrick was quick to reply with any questions or concerns. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 29 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient getaway cottage in great neighborhood
Loved being in the Montford District within an easy walk to downtown, the Botanical Gardens and grocery shopping. Owner was responsive when needed but respected my privacy. My short term guests shared my appreciation for the house and neighborhood. A wonderful month’s vacation.
Stayed 30 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cottage Centrally Located
We stayed in Asheville for the month of February at this fabulous cottage in the center of Montford. It is centrally located and walkable to a lot of places within the city. The bed was so comfortable, the fenced in backyard was great for our dog, and the cottage was stocked with everything we needed for our stay. The wifi was great and supported two of us working remotely. Patrick was great and responsive to any questions we had. Would absolutely recommend to others to stay.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
December in Asheville
This was our first visit to Asheville and we enjoyed our month long stay. The house is located in the charming historic neighborhood. We enjoyed walking in the neighborhood and to downtown Asheville. There are plenty of stores, restaurants and services nearby either by walking or driving. Since it was December many of the houses were decorated with holiday lights. The house was clean, fully stocked and charming. Our dog enjoyed the fenced in yard and also sitting on the couch looking out the window. Lots to see in the neighborhood! Communication with Patrick was excellent before and during our stay. He shared helpful area information. I recommend staying here and would stay here again. Thank you Patrick for your hospitality.
Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Johnnie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage
Wonderful location for Asheville activities. House has a side and back porch that are great. My dog and I enjoyed fenced backyard.
Stayed 60 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ralph H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Get-Away
Loved the neighborhood and proximity to town. Chiesa was our very favorite restaurant. The patio was perfect for grilling out.
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Langley E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful find!
The Montford cottage was everything we could have asked for! Patrick was so helpful and accomodating in making us feel at home. We loved the area and were able to easily walk downtown, go to the park, or get on the greenway. Couldn't reccomend more highly!
Stayed 90 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in Montford
Property has everything you need - perfect spot to walk everywhere for groceries and downtown Asheville - highly recommended
Stayed 30 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Kathy S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location
The house was in a great neighborhood perfect for our morning walks with the dogs. Everything was so close you could almost walk. Patrick always responded immediately whenever we had questions. Would definitely stay here again and our friends that visited us during our stay felt the same.

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

Comfortable house a quick walk from town
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay! The cottage had everything I needed, including a very comfy bed. It was such a pleasure being a quick walk to everything downtown has to offer, including great restaurants & live music. (There is a great little Italian restaurant called Chiesa right in the neighborhood, literally 3 blocks away.) My hosts were exceptionally receptive to any questions or requests that I had. I look forward to returning!
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

The BEST!
We loved it so much that we are returning to this property in 2020!
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julia R.

Chestnut Cottage is a jewel! Everything we needed
We could not have been happier with the cottage. It was close to downtown and a great place to walk our dog, Walter. The bed was just awesome. Thanks so much, Patrick and Rebecca.

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Excellent location, charming house, perfect host
This charming, historical house in Montford is simply wonderful in every way. The house is cozy and comfortable, equipped with everything you need, and has the most comfortable mattress ever! In the mornings the house is brimming with sunlight streaming through the many windows beckoning you to start your day with a walk in this lovely neighborhood. The location could not be better. You are within walking distance to several markets and are a few blocks from downtown shops and access to the highways. The house has off street parking in the back yard where you can enter the home without having to navigate stairs. I traveled with my dog and found the fenced backyard to be a wonderful benefit. The porches are a great spot for enjoying your morning coffee while doing some serious people watching! Rebecca is the reason why your stay will be so perfect. She is a fountain of information about Asheville and she’s happy to take the time to answer any questions you may have. The best part of my six week stay was developing a friendship with Rebecca. Trust me, folks, you won’t find a better spot to stay than this gem on Chestnut. I can hardly wait to return again myself!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Landa T.

Charming Cottage, Perfect Location
We spent the month of December on E Chestnut and could not have been happier with the accomodations. The cottage is light and bright. Loved sitting at the dining room table watching people walk by. The kitchen was very well equipped. The living room comfortable and cozy. Speaking of comfortable, the bed in the master was heavenly. Our golden retriever was with us and love the fenced back yard. While the cottage was great, the location was perfect. We walked to town, to the Christmas tour of homes in Montford, to restaurants, to parks. We could also walk to the grocery - Harris Teeter, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods. Especially loved Harris Teeter. Ordered a fabulous Christmas dinner from there. Rebecca even provides a folding cart so you can walk to the grocery and get home with your goods. If you don't want to walk, but want to get around town or the area, the cottage is only a few blocks from the interstate. Easy access to anywhere including movies, shopping, book stores, and even more restaurants. You also get off-street parking - a real plus in historic Montford. This review would not be complete without mentioning Rebecca, the owner. She is a lovely lady and truly wants to ensure that her guests are comfortable and have a stay to remember. She provides wonderful accommadations and lots of information about the city of Asheville and the surrounding area. You'll be glad you chose her as your landlady should you stay at her cottage. We recommend that you do so.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

Fantastic. This is our home away from home
This is our third summer on Chestnut St., and until we buy something here in Asheville, this will be our summer home away from home. The location is perfect. We can park the car and walk everywhere thus enjoying all the benefits of downtown with the quiet, beautiful, tree lined neighborhood of Montford. Food shopping is just blocks away and we are now such fans of Trader Joes that we don't know how to live without it when we return home. Rebecca is not only a fantastic landlord who attends to our every need, but she also is a tour guide and promoter of everything Asheville. If you want to really experience Asheville in all it's glory and reside in a wonderful historic neighborhood with all the comforts of home....this is it!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joyce W.

Can't wait to come back!
Everything about our visit has been wonderful. Rebecca was here when we arrived to greet us. The house is clean and has everything you need for your stay. The bedding is comfortable, house clean, well stocked, close to many wonderful restaurants, Trader Joe's, Harris Teeter, shopping. Walking around Montfort is so relaxing. Loved the fenced-in back yard! Thank you Rebecca.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elaine D.

Best Rental! Lovely Spring Week in Asheville.
Highly recommend. Great location, cottage and host. The cottage fit us like a glove; felt at home within minutes. We ate all our meals at the cottage (we had dogs we didn't want to leave alone too much), and the kitchen and dining areas were wonderful. The yard was PERFECT for the dogs. Off-street parking was much appreciated. Comfortable beds -- and second all good comments left in other reviews. Rebecca was super helpful; many thanks!!! We wouldn't stay anywhere else in Asheville. Enjoyed the Thomas Wolfe Museum and the Biltmore Estate and walking through Montford. Again, thanks for keeping a watchful eye on the doggies, Rebecca.

About the host

Hosted by Patrick McMahon

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I have been living in Asheville since 1999. It has been a wonderful place to raise my daughter and grow my business's. Not to mention an amazing place for outdoor adventures. Of course the selection of unique restaurants and places to visit are almost limitless. Those are just some of the reason's I cannot see myself living anywhere else.

Why they chose this property

We kept this property in the family. My mother bought this cozy cottage over 10 years ago. She has kept it a vacation rental from day one. I purchased it from her in 2018. This cottage has been a passion of hers. Now it is a passion of mine. I'm fortunate to have her by my side to help keep it running smoothly and allowing me and the cottage to benefit from her expertise. Since we both live in Asheville were able to keep a close eye on taking care of this charming cottage and give people the chance to see why we love living here in the mountains.

What makes this property unique

"This charming, historical house in Montford is simply wonderful in every way. The house is cozy and comfortable, equipped with everything you need, and has the most comfortable mattress ever! In the mornings the house is brimming with sunlight streaming through the many windows beckoning you to start your day with a walk in this lovely neighborhood. The location could not be better. You are within walking distance to several markets and are a few blocks from downtown shops and access to the highways. The house has off street parking in the back yard where you can enter the home without having to navigate stairs. I traveled with my dog and found the fenced backyard to be a wonderful benefit. The porches are a great spot for enjoying your morning coffee while doing some serious people watching! Rebecca is the reason why your stay will be so perfect. She is a fountain of information about Asheville and she’s happy to take the time to answer any questions you may have. The best part of my six week stay was developing a friendship with Rebecca." Karen B (renter review)

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