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Beekeeper Cottage: Minutes to Asheville, Blk Mtn. Biltmore BRP WWC Hidden River

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Queen bedroom with on-suite fell bathroom.
Lots of counter space.
Comfortable living room. Seating for everyone.
Contemporary single twin room.
Sunroom surrounded by French windows and doors on four sides.

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

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Swannanoa, NC
  • Western North Carolina Nature Center
    13 min drive
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center
    13 min drive
  • Asheville Mall
    15 min drive
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    28 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom One Twin

1 Single Bed

Bedroom Two Twins

2 Single Beds

Private office/sleeping room.

1 Single Bed

Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Beekeeper Cottage: Minutes to Asheville, Blk Mtn. Biltmore BRP WWC Hidden River

Welcome to our 1918 stone bungalow built with rocks from the creek nearby. Most attractions are a 10-20 minute drive. Come back to a peaceful setting after your adventures or just stay and enjoy the property's private fenced yard, birds, garden and large trees. Relax in the sun room surrounded by french doors and windows. Run in the yard or pick flowers in the garden. Bring a book for the swing on the covered porch.
We take pride in keeping the house very clean. Mattresses and pillows have ALLERGY COVERS and we use detergent for people with allergies. BLACKOUT SHADES in three bedrooms. NO PETS.
The master bedroom has a queen bed and full bathroom with underfloor heat, exhaust fan and heating fan. In the kitchen there is everything to cook Thanksgiving dinner. We have everything you need. You will have a microwave, stove, garbage disposal, toaster, coffee maker, coffee grinder, electric kettle, mixer, blender, crock pot, and refrigerator/freezer, etc. The entry has a mudroom and private office full of windows. Included are Wi-Fi, HDTV with cable, full size washer and dryer, hair dryer, iron and ironing board. There is a Weber grill, lighters, matches, pantry staples, foil, bags, salt, pepper, sugar, oil etc. Easy parking in our circular driveway. Groceries, gas, pharmacy, I-40, several restaurants and cafes are less than 2 miles. Just bring food and your toiletries.
I-40 2 mi., Asheville City Limit 5 mi., Downtown Asheville 4 more mi, Warren Wilson College 1 mi., Hidden River Events 2.3 mi., Biltmore Village 10 mi., Pisgah Brewery 4.5 mi., Billy Graham Center 5.9 mi., Lake Eden Art Festival 5.8 mi., Black Mountain 7 mi.

Property manager

Katie Dewit

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Big fenced yard. Tree swing, hammock, games etc.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only w/ all stubs in the trash!
Quiet hours from 9:30 pm to 8:00 am.
No camping in the yard.
Exterior floodlights need to be off at 9:30.

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Swannanoa

Located in Swannanoa, this holiday home is in a rural area. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance and Biltmore Estate. Travelling with kids? Consider Western North Carolina Nature Center and The Merry Wine Market. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Swannanoa, NC

What's nearby

  • Western North Carolina Nature Center - 13 min drive
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance - 13 min drive
  • The Orange Peel - 17 min drive
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 17 min drive
  • Biltmore Estate - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Breakfast Shoppe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Moments Coffee Bar & Eatery - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beekeeper Cottage: Minutes to Asheville, Blk Mtn. Biltmore BRP WWC Hidden River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beekeeper Cottage: Minutes to Asheville, Blk Mtn. Biltmore BRP WWC Hidden River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beekeeper Cottage: Minutes to Asheville, Blk Mtn. Biltmore BRP WWC Hidden River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beekeeper Cottage: Minutes to Asheville, Blk Mtn. Biltmore BRP WWC Hidden River located?

This family-friendly Swannanoa holiday home is located in a rural location, 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Pisgah National Forest, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Western North Carolina Nature Center and The Merry Wine Market. Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance and Asheville Mall are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and clean house
It was great

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, clean and all around wonderful
What a great experience from beginning to end. The check in process was so easy and Katie has everything labeled with helpful notes around the house. She even has the TV listings numerically and alphabetically typed out. The attention to detail and the organization of the house was amazing. The location was great as well. We went to Asheville for brunch at Over Easy Cafe and had lunch at Tupelo Honey. Both were great. Also tried out Native Kitchen which was only about 5 minutes away and so so good(get the Brussel sprouts). Overall a wonderful experience and would definitely book it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

TERESA M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spotless home within a short drive of Asheville
Very nice property. Home was very clean with everything you need for cooking etc. Décor was adorable. We were within 15 minutes to Asheville, 20 to Biltmore Estate property. Everything else to have fun and explore was all 10-20 minutes time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute house
This was a great location for a family get together. Location was perfect for us, and we plan on returning. We went hiking and enjoyed visiting Asheville. Only suggestion would be to upgrade the single twin room to a double or queen bed. That would make it ideal for a couples retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Melissa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Gorgeous home. So beautiful decorated.
Owner was great to deal with. Home was amazing so clean and well stocked. Booking was super easy. Sensitive neighbors but still enjoyed our stay throughly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Moonique M., Naples Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
Very easy to rent this home

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful retreat.
This is one of favorite houses to rent. It’s such a beautiful home and location is ideal. We’ve come back to this house many times. I highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Annie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Felt like home
What a charming place to stay! So many thoughtful surprises for our family. From games and fresh cut flowers from the garden to our favorite, the tree swing. We wish we could have stayed longer. Very convenient to downtown Asheville yet feels away from it all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chad B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We Keep Coming Back
Lovely house and it has everything you need to feel like you are at home.....but on vacation!! Myself and some friends have stayed here for an annual trip several years and we have never been disappointed.

10/10 Excellent

Jill A., New Orleans, LA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and charming cottage
This was the second time I stayed at Beekeeper Cottage... it was so nice the first time I opted to stay there again. In a quiet neighborhood, this beautifully decorated and immaculately kept home offers the best of both worlds: it's only minutes to both downtown Asheville and the Black Mountain area. Plenty of room for a family, but not too large for a couple to still feel cozy. The landscaped yard is large with a wonderful front porch for taking in the cool mountain breeze. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely spot
A lovely spot for our stopover. The house was comfortable and well-stocked! The kids especially enjoyed the yard and swing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Something for everyone
This house is amazing. Has a lot of charm. A backyard for the kids, a nook for the adults and location for everyone. We would definitely stay here next time we come back to Asheville. It’s 15 minutes to Asheville , 15 to black mountain, and 25 to the airport. The only thing I would say it’s a bit far from sliding rock or looking glass but that shouldn’t deter anyone because you can just make a day out of it. Happy to have stayed here for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alissa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New adventures
My husband and I came to the area with our niece to introduce her to hiking and see a state park. The Blue Ridge Mountains were the perfect level of difficulty (length, altitude, incline, etc.) to start her on, knowing we are flatlanders from ND. The Bee Tree cottage was a wonderful place to come home to afterwards. It was spacious, clean, and extremely charming. The outdoor space is perfect for a family with kids. It's fenced in and large enough to burn off some energy. The location was great; private, with mountain views, however, if you like city life, this isn't the place for you. At night the fire flies were out in groves!!! Katie (the owner) and Mindy (house manager) were wonderful to work with... the communication was timely and informative. We would definitely stay here again if we ever got back to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded expectations
Great cottage and property. Perfect for our family of 4.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

MARYS KICK-ASS GIRLS WEEKEND
We are a group of ladies from Nashville who wanted a gals weekend. The Beekeeper Cottage was perfect! We just loved it! Extremely Clean and well stocked! Everything was well labeled and clear instructions on how to use the washer and dishwasher. Great location - close to everything! Katie and Mindy replied quickly when we had questions. We had great fun at the piano bar and enjoyed lots of down time playing games at the Cottage and sitting on that fantastic swing on the front porch. Would stay here again and recommend to any and everyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect country house.
Lots of charm, lots of nooks indoors and out for a family of four to get away from each other and read, then come back together for meals

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beekeeper Cottage
We loved our stay. All was even more beautiful than pictures could show. Great neighborhood away from the business, but close to Asheville and surrounding areas. We would LOVE to return!

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Relaxing Weekend!
The house was super clean and allowed us to have a fun and relaxing weekend away from the city!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

John A.

Awesomeness
This place was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

Weekend Get Away
This house was the perfect get away. There was lots of space, well stocked supplies, and beautiful places to sit and relax. Close enough to Asheville if you want to take a Uber or Lyft but not in the hustle of it all. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

karen r., Where do you live?

Clean and comfy
Great place to stay and visit the Asheville area.! The cottage was very clean and had everything you would want to make your stay comfy. The little details of where things are located helped! This was a Sister vacation and did accommodate 4 adults well, but it is a small house and 5 would be crowded. The only minor issue was the dishwasher had a small leak, but no one minded washing dishes by hand. We old definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

Beautiful house!
The weather was not the best but the house was! We plan on coming back to see all of Asheville. This house was perfect for our family. Our favorite room was what my grandmother would have called the sun parlor. A really clean, beautiful house.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lora J.

Water main break!!
5 stars, not for the stay, but for dealing with the owner! Unfortunately, we were unable to stay at the Bee Keeper's cottage due to a water main break in the area .. no water for a few days with 4 ladies spells a second disaster! Katie was pleasant to deal with during this time, and refunded all money I had spent for my stay. We come to North Carolina from Wisconsin every year... and would like to be able to stay at Katie's home next year - it looks lovely and very comfortable. Again - disappointment, but Katie was kind in her dealings with this unfortunate happening.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Great cottage, lovely location, well appointed!
We very much enjoyed our stay at Beekeeper Cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dennis F.

Outstanding cottage
We met our son and grand daughter who were traveling from Seattle. Our grand daughter was visiting Warren Wilson College and the Beekeeper cottage was the perfect location(1.2 mi) for the visit. Additionally, it was an excellent location for everything else we wanted to do in the Asheville area. The cottage was excellent--well furnished and stocked. Very clean and well cared for and plenty of room. When we visit the area again, we will definitely plan on staying at he Beekeeper.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

About the host

Hosted by Katie Dewit

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We moved to Asheville after living in Africa for 13 years where I met my husband. His poverty alleviation work was the subject of a television documentary I worked on. We are the third owners of this special house and we had no idea what we were getting into buying what at the time was a 90 year old house. Our real estate agent even cautioned us! It's been a labor of love, sweat and tears and we have enjoyed living here especially now that the work is done, (well, almost...). When not working or with family and friends, I can be found in the woods or on the Blue Ridge Parkway on a bicycle.

Why they chose this property

I grew up visiting family in North Carolina. When deciding to move to the US, we chose Asheville for the biking, hiking, music, arts, theater and outdoor lifestyle. We were then hooked by the charm and history of this house, the large trees, fenced yard, and natural beauty of the quiet surroundings. It was an enchanting place to raise our then 8 year old daughter. We hope to move back one day.

What makes this property unique

Enjoy quick access to Asheville, and Black Mountain while staying in a picturesque setting. Charles Owen Rec. Park and easy hiking trails are walking distance, Warren Wilson College is less than one mile away. It is only a sixteen minute drive to Asheville, and Biltmore House. Black Mountain and the Lake Eden Arts Festival grounds are a10-15 minute drive. A large variety of birds and other wildlife visit us throughout the year.

Languages:

English
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