STAY IN DOWNTOWN! Park the car and enjoy BREVARD on foot !

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Downtown Retreat. Coffee shop close by , Farmers Market and music Sat mornings

Open dining area with lots of windows and light

small den/breakfast area joining kitchen and open to screened porch

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Location
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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4167 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Brevard, NC

Crystal Mountain Gem Mine7 min walk
Brevard College10 min walk
Brevard Music Center5 min drive
Pickens, SC (LQK-Pickens County)60 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Extra bedroom $50 per night with owner permission .

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Welcome to "DOWNTOWN RETREAT"
Enjoy all that Brevard and surrounding areas have to offer from our wonderful location. No need to drive to the restaurants, shops, library, churches or Franklin Park as they're all within walking distance .

"Downtown Retreat" is a lovely 1950's ranch that has been totally remodeled. Enjoy the open floor plan with comfortable furnishings throughout. The large deck in back has a gas grill and furniture for enjoying outdoor dining . The screened in porch overlooks a large private back yard where you can enjoy the white squirrels and birds or just relax with your feet up.
Pets are not accepted and house is non smoking .

"Downtown Retreat" has 2 large bedrooms, each with private baths. The master bedroom has a queen bed, a large private closet, a flat screen tv and a double shower with sliding doors. A second bedroom that has 2 twin beds and a bath with both tub and shower combination. (A third bedroom with queen bed is available at an additional cost with owner approval.

The kitchen is fully furnished with stainless appliances and lots of cooking equipment for the chef. It joins a small breakfast area. One can sit and watch the morning news or just push back in a recliner and enjoy the breeze coming from the open french doors that join the screened in porch.

Enjoy all that Brevard and surrounding areas have to offer from our wonderful location. No need to drive to the restaurants, shops, library, churches or Silvermont and Franklin Park as they're all within walking distance .

Saturday's Tailgate Market where you can purchase local produce, a variety of baked goods and regional crafts along with meat and eggs is only a few steps away. There are also some wonderful coffee shops and bakeries close by. Enjoy Brevard's small town charm and meet some of its friendly people . Stay while and enjoy a variety of music each Saturday morning starting at 8am.

Brevard Music Center with it's wonderful summer programs is only 2 miles away and Brevard College is within walking distance.

This area is known as the Land of the Waterfalls with great hiking trails in Dupont State Forest, Gorges State Park and Pisgah National Forest. There are many outdoor activities close by for children and adults. The Cradle of Forestry and the Fish Hatchery are among the many favorites for kids. Trout fishing in the local streams and mountain biking also are available.

Property manager

Jan Lee

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

House not appropriate for toddlers

Events

No events allowed

No parties allowed. Speak with owner.

Pets

No pets allowed

No pets

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking allowed

Speak with owner about longer reservations and extra fees that may apply or discounts .Refund policy is different on longer rentals.

Long term rentals have different refund policies . Speak with owner.

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

Note from host: No parties allowed. Speak with owner.

Long-term renters welcome

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

Brevard

Located in Brevard, this holiday home is in the city centre. Pisgah National Forest and Nantahala National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Crystal Mountain Gem Mine and Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Brevard, NC

What's nearby

Crystal Mountain Gem Mine - 7 min walk
Brevard College - 10 min walk
Transylvania Heritage Museum - 11 min walk
Brevard Music Center - 5 min drive
Connestee Falls Park - 9 min drive

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom - ‬7 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
‪Save-More Foods - ‬3 min drive
‪Dugan's Pub - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is STAY IN DOWNTOWN! Park the car and enjoy BREVARD on foot ! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at STAY IN DOWNTOWN! Park the car and enjoy BREVARD on foot !?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at STAY IN DOWNTOWN! Park the car and enjoy BREVARD on foot !?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is STAY IN DOWNTOWN! Park the car and enjoy BREVARD on foot ! located?

Located in the heart of Brevard, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Crystal Mountain Gem Mine and Brevard College. Transylvania Heritage Museum and French Broad River are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Nora T.

23 June 2024

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

Wonderful Brevard Getaway

We loved our stay at Downtown Brevard. Beautiful property with a large yard and driveway parking. We had several meals at the house and the kitchen was well equipped. We also walked to downtown for a few meals too, which was really convenient and a great way to get to know Brevard. We bought local peaches at the Saturday Farmer's Market which is practically across the street. Also, the location is just a great jumping off point for hiking to waterfalls and enjoying all that Brevard has to offer. Plenty of space for our family of four to relax. Owner provided clear instructions and was easy to communicate with. So happy we had this warm and inviting home to stay at our vacation!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

16 June 2024

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

Great House Close to Downtown

We just stayed in Brevard for a long Father’s Day weekend. The house was exactly what we wanted. Everything was clean and well taken care of. The back yard was full of fireflies in the evening and they put on a show. Even saw a white squirrel. Very walkable to downtown with all the shops and restaurants. Jan was super with the ease of check in and out. Will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny F.

9 June 2024

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

Wonderful home-Perfect location!

The house was exactly as advertised and was perfect for a 8 day stay in beautiful Brevard. The house was extremely clean and well stocked. We enjoyed the screened patio each morning and evening watching the squirrels, birds and rabbits. The location was ideal to walking to dinner (one block off Main). The neighborhood was clean and quiet. We have stayed in several VRBOs in Brevard over the years and this is our favorite. Jan was a wonderful host and very attentive. It was like talking with an old friend. We’re looking forward to coming back!

Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

19 May 2024

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

Great stay

This was a nice property near downtown. Walked to dinner and shops - it was a good stay.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

9 May 2024

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

Great spot, close to town

It was a great place. Everything was clean, and up to date. It had everything I needed in the kitchen to cook, and a nice big back yard, bigger than the photos suggest. I saw one of Brevard's famous white squirrels there! The one small hiccup we had was handled quickly and professionally by the owner. The one puzzling thing, is that this was advertised as a 3 bedroom, but the third bedroom was locked when we arrived. A sign said that it was available for an additional charge. We only needed one bedroom, so it was no problem, but if you go here with a larger group, ask if the third bedroom will be locked or not. We were never told ahead of time that the third bedroom would be locked, so I felt like this was a bait and switch. Also, although there were two full bathrooms, they were both inside the door of two different bedrooms. In other words, two bedrooms were suites with their own bathrooms, but there were no other bathrooms in the house. It wasn't a problem for me, but it would be weird if we had a larger group, and someone was using that third bedroom.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn Z.

12 Apr 2024

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

Great Location for Visiting Downtown!

I stayed at Jan's house since it was walkable to downtown Brevard. That was important to me as I was a vendor at the White Squirrel Festival. The house was also across from a wooded area where I spotted my first and only white squirrel! The house is very spacious which we enjoyed. No problems with anything at all. We recommend staying here!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

11 Apr 2024

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

So close to town

Jan was so nice and communicated with us well! She filled up the bird feeder prior to our stay and we were able to see 2 white squirrels!! It was little touches like this that made our trip perfect! There was plenty of room for our family of 3. We were able to walk into town which was awesome to not have to fight looking for parking! Would definitely stay here again! Also, Jan was accommodating to our schedule and allowed us to check in about 3 hours early! It was such a treat!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank B., Ocala Fl.

28 Sept 2023

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

The state was absolutely excellent

Like I said, the state was absolutely excellent. I know I put it in the wrong place but such as life tell Jan thank you very much.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

vicky h.

10 Sept 2023

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

Mountain Song Weekend

Great location, great communication, lots of space, dated, but clean. Kitchen had everything needed. Small TV screens, Dish satellite didn’t offer good choice channel options. Beautiful backyard. Manager even left us home grown tomatoes from her garden!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abby H.

31 July 2023

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

Comfortable rancher in great location

Nice house in lovely neighborhood walking distance to retail shops ,restaurants, coffee shops. Property is well maintained .

Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan J.

27 June 2023

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

Downtown Brevard

My family just had a wonderful stay in this house. The house had everything we needed and the location is excellent. We had some rainy days which made me really appreciate having a comfortable, cozy house that was close to everything when the rain stopped. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

6 May 2023

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

High School Girlfriends

The house was immaculate, the owner has taken a lot of steps to make guests comfortable. From amenities provided to the comfortable furnishings. She also gave us tips to attract the well known “Brevard White Squirrels “ to the back yard. Also beautiful birds were abundant. We’ll be back.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S., Brooklyn

29 Mar 2023

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

What an amazing place to stay

I would like to keep this place a secret! My wife and I stayed here and its so close to downtown we could walk everywhere and its centrally located in some of the best hikes and waterfalls in the area. The owners were very attentive and responsive. It was immaculately clean. The only thing I could add is "shhhhhh - don't tell anyone, I want it to be my spot!"

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

14 Mar 2023

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

Thanks to Jan Lee

As always, we had a great time with no problems.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

11 Oct 2022

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

Great place!

The house was clean and had the best-stocked kitchen I've seen at a VRBO! Jan was wonderful and made sure we had everything we needed. So close to town too. We will definitely book here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 Oct 2022

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

Location Location Location

Very comfortable clean home with 3 bedrooms, 2 are with ensuites. Large well-equipped kitchen, screened porch, and deck/patio. Easy walk to downtown Brevard shops. The owner is an accomplished artist, kind and knowledgeable of the area and galleries.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

7 June 2022

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

SpeM spot with plenty of birds to watch an

Working with Jan was a pleasure. The house is spacious and well maintained.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad L.

10 Jan 2022

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

Wonderful house with excellent location!

What a gem only a short walk to downtown and a short drive to great hiking. Communication was excellent throughout and if anything the pictures do not do the house justice. Only wish that we had been able to stay longer! Will definitely visit again.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

9 Dec 2021

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

This is a great property!

We had another great stay at this property! The home was very clean and welcoming when we arrived and was just as we remembered it from our two previous visits.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

kathleen a., Oswego, NY

8 Nov 2021

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

Cozy Home

This was my second stay at Jan Lees vrbo. This home is in an excellent location, and incredibly clean. The house is comfortable and has everything you need for a visit to Brevard. Jan is always quick to answer any questions, and on hand if there is an emergency (locked myself out :( ). Wonderful stay as usual.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kem M.

30 Oct 2021

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

In town Brevard

Very comfortable house two blocks from downtown shops and restaurants. Convenient to DuPont Forest, Pisgah Forest, and Blue Ridge Parkway. Owner very helpful and friendly. Highly recommend this property.

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Molly J.

27 Oct 2021

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

Nice Stay!

Great location, plenty of space, and a screened-in porch too. Not too far a drive to lovely hikes to waterfalls. There's a cool toy store downtown our kids loved and Dolly's ice cream by Pisgah is wonderful.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

11 Oct 2021

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

Relaxing, quiet, and convenient!

My husband, our friends, and I loved this property and our host, Jan. Pleasantly surprised by the spacious house, and yard, in a lovely quaint neighborhood so close to downtown Brevard, and the blue ridge mountains. Saturday market was fun and just steps away from house at corner church parking lot. Jan is wonderful, attentive and a great communicator. House was clean, comfortable, spacious, and had everything needed. Especially enjoyed screened porch overlooking big private yard with large trees. When not out hiking, a walk through the neighborhood was a treat as well. Will definitely come back! Thanks again Jan!! Pam & Rick

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren J.

28 May 2021

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

This house was great. Very close to downtown Brevard.

Within walking distance to restaurants and shops. Great farmer's market across the street on Saturday morning. Short drive to lots of great hiking. House was very spacious and clean. I highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

11 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

What a fantastic gem of a find! This lovely home was perfect for our stay. Located half a block off of main street we could walk to all the restaurants and shopping. Pisgah National Forest was a 10 minute. The house is beautifully furnished and comfortable. We enjoyed sitting on the screened in porch and deck and spotted a white squirrel and deer. The owner Jan was a great communicator. We loved our stay and hated to leave. As soon as we returned home we booked another stay for the fall. Thank you Jan for everything.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jan Lee

My husband and I both grew up in the Brevard area. After living in other places we found ourselves returning on weekends to our mountain cabin in Lake Toxaway. We finally decided that we'd prefer to be closer the the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and relocated to the Brevard area. We both love all the hiking opportunities in Panther Town, Gorges, Bad Creek and many other trails in the Pisgah National Forest. Fly fishing is my husband's favorite activity . He and our grandson can often be found trying their luck in one of our local streams .
I've been a potter for years and am a member of The Southern Highland Craft Guild. .

Why they chose this property

We were lucky to be able to purchase this house with thoughts of using it as our winter residence. Living several miles out in the county we often experience winter weather that can prohibit travel into Brevard. This is the ideal location for us. My husband can walk to his office and I enjoy being closer to friends and activities that are in town.

What makes this property unique

Our house is so peaceful with it's huge backyard and lovely interior. We spent a year on the renovations and tried to kept the look true to the original character of the original house . When we cleaned out the attic for renovations we discovered a lot of papers and letters with interesting facts about the family who built the cottage

Our house is all on the same level. It is open and airy with lots of light from the many windows and skylights. The kitchen is open to the living ,dining area and is great for staying involved with guests while preparing a meal. Open the screened porch with it's double doors and pull down the sun screen for shade and privacy. This lets in fresh air and bird songs in early morning.

After breakfast take a morning walk around the neighborhood to Silvermont ,the nearby Visitors Center or our wonderful library. You can checkout the nearby community garden if you like and talk to some of our locals about the vegetables they are growing and visit our tailgate market on Saturday mornings. There's always so much to do in Brevard!