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Pet-Friendly Couples Retreat Near Downtown AVL +Biltmore Pass

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Peaceful Rural Setting
Heartwood Cottage
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Open Plan - Queen Bed
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 241.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Asheville, NC
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Biltmore Estate
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom One

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bath

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pet-Friendly Couples Retreat Near Downtown AVL +Biltmore Pass

Make the most of Heartwood Cottage's convenient location only ten minutes from Asheville, NC, where you'll discover art galleries, eclectic dining, and breweries aplenty. This tiny home experience offers cozy comfort whether you're looking for a weekend retreat or a place to call home while you're exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains. The full kitchen affords you the opportunity to prepare your own meals, plus there's a gas grill on the back deck. Take advantage of the mountain weather and catch up on your reading with a rest in the hammock on the screened front porch. The surrounding horse pastures provide beautiful scenery! A full-size refrigerator, a washer and dryer, and WiFi ensure that your cottage is well-equipped to make you feel at home. Heartwood Cottage is in a great location if you're looking for mountain adventures, including river rafting, ziplining, and hiking the Appalachian Trail. Easy to access in all seasons, this tidy studio cottage is ready and waiting for you to pack your bags and head for the mountains! This Asheville vacation rental is located in Asheville and is approximately 10 minutes from downtown.


• 1-Story Home
• 1 Bedrooms: 1 Queen Bed
• 1 Full Bath
• Main Level: Main Suite/Bedroom One - Queen Bed, attached Full Bath


Important Property Notes
• Noise Ordinance
Rosie is located in a quiet mountain neighborhood. This home is under a noise ordinance between 9:00 p.m. and 8 a.m. and has a very low noise tolerance. Please be mindful that noise travels far in the mountains.
• This property is pet friendly, allowing up to one dog per reservation.
• Travel Insurance Highly Recommended
During the winter months, we highly recommend you consider CSA Travel Insurance to protect your vacation investment from potential winter weather events that could prevent access to the home. No refunds shall be provided if you cannot access the home due to winter weather.


This Is a Pet-Friendly Property -- Please Read this Important Information!
We love our furry friends! If you'll be bringing your dog(s) with you, use the "Personal Message" box when making your reservation to tell us how many (max. 1 dog) and their weight.
• There is a non-refundable pet fee of $75 per dog (plus taxes) 1 dog max.
• Note that the pet fee will not be included in your total rental amount. Your payment is due directly to Carolina Mornings Vacation Rentals.
• A Vacation Coordinator from Carolina Mornings Vacation Rentals will contact you within 72 hours of acceptance of your booking to collect the pet fee.
• Failure to pay the pet fee may result in the cancellation of your reservation.
• The pet fee is required; undeclared pets are subject to a penalty fine per the rental agreement terms.
• The pet policies for this vacation rental, which can be found on the last page of your rental agreement, should be reviewed PRIOR TO BOOKING.
Thanks!


Each reservation staying 28 days or less includes our exclusive Mountain Discovery Pass, which includes one Biltmore Estate pass, in addition to a ticket for other seasonal attractions that are sure to delight and entertain! This special offer is only available with Carolina Mornings and is our special gift to you during your stay. (Ticket(s) must be used during your stay. Terms apply, please inquire for more information.)


This reservation includes a non-refundable damage waiver policy. If you prefer to use a refundable security deposit, please contact our office to provide a check for the security deposit and we will refund the damage waiver. Thank you!


CAROLINA MORNINGS, INC. IS A NORTH CAROLINA CORPORATION IN THE BUSINESS OF REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE AND DOING BUSINESS AS CAROLINA MORNINGS, LICENSE #11216.

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Carolina Mornings
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Asheville

Located in Asheville, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Asheville's Fun Depot and Western North Carolina Nature Center are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Asheville Outlets and Asheville Mall. 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.
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Asheville, NC

What's nearby

  • Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Blue Ridge National Heritage Area - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Western North Carolina Nature Center - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 19 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sweeten Creek Coffee Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Juicy Lucy's Burger Bar and Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet-Friendly Couples Retreat Near Downtown AVL +Biltmore Pass pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pet-Friendly Couples Retreat Near Downtown AVL +Biltmore Pass?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet-Friendly Couples Retreat Near Downtown AVL +Biltmore Pass?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet-Friendly Couples Retreat Near Downtown AVL +Biltmore Pass located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center. Blue Ridge National Heritage Area and Asheville's Fun Depot are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 77 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 77 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

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

What a mountain escape should be!

Great little place with everything you need! This is the cutest little place. It was perfect. Just a few miles from downtown so it’s convenient but just far enough from bustle to have the getaway experience. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Back again!

This is our second time staying at Heartwood Cottage. It’s the perfect size for my husband and I for a weekend get away. The place is well stocked with the essentials you need. So quiet and peaceful. We enjoyed relaxing on the screened front porch and taking in the views of the horse pasture out back. Feeding the horses carrots when they walked up to the fence was a highlight! Marisa our host was just a message away if we needed her and kept in constant contact to ensure we had what we needed. The cottage is very convenient to downtown Asheville and surrounding areas, and an Ingles grocery store is just around the corner. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Very nice!

A great cabin with everything you need😁 Feeding the horses was fun and it's very private
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10/10 Excellent

Jack

Delightful Cottage

We stayed for several days. This cottage is off the beaten track, but close to everything you would want to see in the Asheville area. The cottage is ideal for a couple of people. It's very well equipped and managed by a local, quite competent person. You will be pleasantly surprised. FYI, you will have to schlep your own luggage from the parking area - across a gravelly area, up a few steps and across a rock pathway to the cottage. This shouldn't be a huge challenge for most visitors.
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Great little space

Very nicely appointed cottage, used the space well was comfortable for a short stay. The host has thought of many little comforts you don't even know you need.

2/10 Terrible

Laura G.

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

Loved the Heartwood Cottage

Our stay at the Heartwood Cottage was just right. The cottage had everything we needed on our visit to Asheville. It was close and convenient to everything we wanted to visit. We enjoyed the brewery’s of Asheville, hiked along the Blue Ridge Parkway and found new hikes in the area. We visited the North Carolina Arboritum and the River Arts District. All close by to this Cottage. We especially enjoyed the screened in porch in the evenings after long hikes. The Cottage was better then described. Even our four legged friend was welcome (he really loved the screened in porch). Can’t forget the horses in the pasture and the nightly bus from the wild turkeys.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik B., Columbia, MO USA

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

Great location, comfortable and cozy

Worked out perfectly for us. Well-equipped and well-kept. Great sunrises. Feeding the horses was a real treat.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

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

Adorable little cabin perfect for a couple!

We had a great stay and we’re close to lots of great things to do. Felt private and quiet and was great for a couples getaway. Very clean and cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

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

Great couple’s getaway

The location and setting were perfect for my wife and I’s weekend getaway ahead of baby #2. Close to Asheville and the blue ridge parkway, but far enough out of town that it was super quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

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

Nature Retreat 15 minutes from Everywhere

We spent 5 nights here, home base for exploring Asheville neighborhoods. Calm, quiet, peaceful neighborhood. There is a larger VRBO home in front that was out of the way. Out back is a fenced farm with a dozen horses. Marissa left us carrots to feed the horses, and a couple were eager to amble over and enjoy the treats. A management company is used to handle some details, and they never responded, which is why I docked the manager experience by 2 stars. On arrival, I had no code to get in, and the manager did not respond. (Fortunately, a note with the code was viewable from the window, allowing us to get it.) Marissa the owner, on the other hand, was friendly and helpful. Another good part is that it was just a hop to get onto the highway, making all of Asheville no more than 15 minutes away. Lots of windows and light, a screened front porch, and a small, open back patio, added to the relaxation, while a full kitchen and washer and dryer made it practical. The bed was very comfortable, no problems with temperature control.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie P.

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

Great place

Stayed here while visiting Asheville for a few days. This charming cottage is close by everything you need in the area! Peaceful area and place. Clean and as advertised. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

douglas b.

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

Charming

Very well done. Very comfortable. Will return
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Herschel S.

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

Great, Great

Great place, close to town. Clean, cute, plenty spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn N.

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

Great location and nice surroundings

Nice and quiet cabin in a great location for Asheville attractions. Marissa is a gracious and thoughtful host.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dean D.

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

Clean and relaxing

This place was clean and adorable!! It exceeded our expectations. We would highly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

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

Relaxing Stay

This cottage was the perfect location to relax and decompress. I loved sitting in the hammock on the front porch with my morning coffee. The bed is also the most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept in -I slept like a rock while I was there. The cottage is completely equipped with anything you could need for your stay. It was nice to be able to pack light and do laundry while I was there. The location was ideal to jump on the parkway to do some hiking and also minutes from town so I could shop and visit some breweries. I will definitely be staying here again when I come back to Asheville. And, as many others have mentioned, you can feed carrots to the horses!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Teresa R. R.

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

Cute guest house

The property is perfect for couples. Great location close to major highways/interstate. It was equipped with everything we needed for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

James J.

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

Asheville area getaway

Perfect spot to enjoy the quieter side of Asheville with easy access to downtown, RAD, and the mountains. Loved the screened porch!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Theresa

A Little Gem!

Heartwood Cottage is ADORABLE! Well equipped, very clean, and utterly charming! The owner provided carrots to feed the horses in the pasture behind the property. 10 out of 10!

10/10 Excellent

Megan B., Tallahassee, FL, USA

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

Perfect Getaway

This cottage couldn’t have been better for my husband and I. The location was ideal - very close to town and easy to get in and out of. The neighborhood is very peaceful and quiet. We enjoyed many hours on the front porch just relaxing and enjoying the sounds of the nature around us. The cottage was very clean on arrival and was the perfect size for the two of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

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

Loved this sweet cabin in Asheville

Marissa’s cabin is spotless. We had a great time exploring the area and even better time coming back to the hammock, screen porch, fireflies and comfy bed. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Catherine N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Amazing accommodation close to downtown Asheville, but not a secluded getaway

The Heartwood Cottage was comfortable and super clean, and Marisa is one of the sweetest hosts I have ever met! She was more than accommodating and even went above and beyond when she found out we were visiting for a birthday trip. The cottage was clean, comfortable, and very quiet! The front porch has a great hammock for book reading, and the back deck, while small, was perfect for morning coffee watching the horses. The house is literally 2 minutes from the parkway and 7 minutes from Asheville. If you are looking for lodging with great access to the city without actually staying in the city, this cottage is perfect! What I wasn't expecting was that this cottage actually sits on the same property as a main house (the cottage sits behind the house, in the back yard). The people in the house were extremely nice and respected our privacy. The screened porch faces the main house, but curtains have been put up to maintain privacy. The back deck overlooks a horse farm, which was fun in the morning; however, there were times when the people from the main house would walk back to feed the horses in the evening, walking past our windows (which was fine but scared the heck out of me the first time I looked outside and saw people there!). If you are looking for an amazing property with quick and easy access to the city, the Heartwood Cottage is perfect; however, if you are looking for a secluded getaway in the mountains, this may not exactly be the cottage for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy L.

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

Incredible!

Amazing weekend vacation. Location was quiet, peaceful and right down the road from everything we needed. Owner was very responsive and helpful. Provided carrots to feed the horses!! All the good reviews were completely accurate. 10/10 recommend. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

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

Peaceful

This is such a nice, little cottage for two! My husband and I stayed here on our trip to Asheville, it was very peaceful and relaxing. The only thing I would note is that it is not as secluded as the pictures make it seem. Marisa has done a great job with the landscaping and use of curtains to make it feel private but we did not realize how close it would be to other properties. Overall it was a great place to relax and enjoy our time together! The closeness of the Blue Ridge Parkway made hiking so accessible which was wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S P., Dublin

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

Great stay

Clean comfortable place with great location. It has everything thing you’ll need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

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