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Cottage in the Shade, Private and Convenient

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Exterior detail
Comfortable living and dining
Living area
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Arden, NC
  • Biltmore Park Town Square
    6 min drive
  • Sierra Nevada Brewing Company
    11 min drive
  • North Carolina Arboretum
    12 min drive
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    11 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Cottage in the Shade, Private and Convenient

Comfortable and convenient to everything you will need. Within walking distance to Rockys Hot Chicken Shack. Cottage in the shade is well appointed with everything you could need, (I have a supply of things if you need something). There's a sweet patio with table and grill for a cookout. Plenty of space in the living area and the kitchen is the perfect spot to gather around the island while the meal is prepared. There are two queen beds,.Both bedrooms and the full bath are located on the upper floor accessible via stairs, (spiral). One bedroom has access to small private deck to enjoy the birds and other wildlife. The quiet neighborhood is the perfect location to escape from the hustle bustle. Please come visit, I know you will enjoy your stay!

Property manager

Sue Ambrose

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 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
OUTSIDE ONLY! Use and empty ash-trays, (provided)

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

About the area

Arden

Arden is home to this holiday home. 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 The Orange Peel and Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville.
Map
Arden, NC

What's nearby

  • Biltmore Park Town Square - 6 min drive
  • Historic Biltmore Village - 11 min drive
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance - 11 min drive
  • Asheville Outlets - 14 min drive
  • Biltmore Estate - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪12 Bones Smokehouse - South - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack South - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Fat Cats Billiards - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage in the Shade, Private and Convenient pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage in the Shade, Private and Convenient?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage in the Shade, Private and Convenient?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Cottage in the Shade, Private and Convenient located?

Situated in Arden, this holiday home is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from French Broad River and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Biltmore Park Town Square. Southridge Shopping Center and Feed and Seed are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage, would definitely recommend.
Sue, was great to work with, and the home was just like we expected. Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute house
Cute, cozy, and comfy. Easy communication with the owner. I didn’t receive any check in email so I had to call and leave a message. I was happy to have her get back to me so quickly so we didn’t have to wait after such a long drive
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicky C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute!
This place was very cute, clean and loved the location. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura R., Charlotte, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful "girl's trip 2021"!!
The home was lovely and very well appointed. We were comfortable and cozy for our stay. It was convenient to the Biltmore, to the Blue Ridge Parkway and to the stores and restaurants. We (myself, my daughter, and my sister) enjoyed ourselves immensely!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Arden stay
We loved our stay! This is our first Asheville stay that wasn’t on a winding mountain road. Very convenient. Space is thoughtful and refreshing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole F., Medina, Ohio USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient Location
The house was clean upon arrival. The location was convenient to downtown, wineries (Point Lookout and Marked Tree were great), Blue Ridge Parkway, hiking, and conveniences such a groceries and restaurants. Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack just minutes away was fantastic. The house is shaded by trees so it's dark inside even on sunny days. It's in a quiet location. My husband didn't find the bed comfortable, I thought it was just ok. The spiral staircase is slippery so not good for those with mobility issues as the bedrooms and shower are upstairs. Minor but probably time for a new non-stick pan and spatula. The property worked well for our visit to Asheville.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carlos H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Cottage
The location of the cottage was excellent. It was a short ride to downtown Asheville and other tourist spots. The home is secluded and the back yard lush. It’s a steep walk uphill to Collier Preserve and we enjoyed the challenge of the hike. The best of both worlds!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cottage and good location
Loved the patio. It was so nice to sit out there with a glass of wine and unwind after a day of hiking and sightseeing. The cottage was centrally located to the parks and Asheville. The owner responded promptly if we had a question.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay on a quiet street
Quaint cottage on a quiet street. We loved the character of the spiral staircase and the walkout 2nd level deck. Decor is sharp and minimal, which was perfect for our family with young children. Perfect location between Downtown Asheville and Pigsah + DuPont National Parks. Just an FYI to those booking that the nearby coffee shop had closed as of May 2021.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kemic A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and Convenient
Pretty well maintained property just outside of Asheville. We were able to drive everywhere in 10-15 mins..
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janice B., Lafayette, LA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location and privacy.
This charming house is tucked away in a quiet residential neighborhood. It was immaculate and odor free . The kitchen was more than adequately equipped for cooking. The location was easy access to parks, hiking, Biltmore, downtown, restaurants and grocery stores. I can highly recommend this property.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tina M., Charlotte, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Little Home
We enjoyed our stay very much! This was a nice getaway. It's located in a very quiet neighborhood and close to everything. There's a Publix down the street as well as gas stations and restaurants. It's right outside of Asheville - didn't take us long to get there at all. My kids would have liked to have had a TV in their bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ed B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easter Getaway
We decided on a last minute getaway to Asheville and we couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. The location was perfect to fit our needs as it was halfway to Asheville & Biltmore and hiking in Pisgah National Forest (highly recommend it if you can hiking Log Hollow Falls on the 475B Fireroad off of 276 - low traffic compared to Moores Cove and Looking Glass Falls). Also nice was that while stores and restaurants were the next road over, we felt like we were back enough from everything in peace and quiet. Communications with the owner was a breeze and she responded in a timely manner to all our questions. The house was very clean and the start up supplies provided allowed us not to use what we brought as "just in case". If there was any complaint was that the upstairs ran hot, but blame that on the heat needing to be turned on for a cold-snap in April (who'd have thought would be in the 30's in April). We did "fix" that by leaving windows open and night and turning off the heat so it got nice and cool. I would DEFINITELY stay here again should we ever return to the Asheville area for a future visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

MARGARET W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overflow house
We had a large family group and this cottage was great for the overflow. The proximity to the main house made it very convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jake F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Very much enjoyed our four night stay at the cottage. The location was excellent with close proximity to downtown Asheville and great hiking trails but quiet enough to feel secluded. The house was in great condition and I have only a couple minor quibbles that ultimately did not much diminish our enjoyment of the property. Water pressure wasn’t great for the shower and new towels and linens would be appreciated as the ones that were provided had a musty odor. Otherwise, I have only positive things to say. Thanks so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maureen N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication
Sue was wonderful and accommodating to work with. Would be happy to rent here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jackie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just Right
Our stay at Royal Pines was exactly what we hoped for. Pictures in the listing perfectly captured the lovely, comfortable cottage. The kitchen was well equipped for meal prep, the back yard perfect for some time outside. Our host was great communicating checkin/checkout procedures. We will definitely visit again. Thanks Sue!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Golan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Fantastic location with easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway and lots to do outdoors. The cottage was very clean and worked great for our family.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

whitney m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simple but clean
Small simple place. Expect to bring your own tp,
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls getaway
Lovely property, great location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ed & Tammy B., BUTLER

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing quiet retreat within minutes of all activities you could want.
This is a relaxing quiet gem!! We will do it again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute and functional cottage!
My husband and I and two small dogs stayed here for two weeks. The house is immaculate and the pictures really don’t do it justice. It’s a great use of space. We had friends staying nearby at another VRBO and they really loved our place even more. The kitchen was very functional. We hosted dinner with our friends twice and the kitchen had everything we needed. The area is beautiful - it’s a 1.3 mile walk to the hiking trail at the top of the hill, and then there are 2 miles of trails to walk..There are many restaurants, grocery stores, breweries, shopping stores, etc. very close by. The neighborhood itself is very quiet, but so many things very close. Sue was very easy to work with. She made suggestions of restaurants and other things close by. There’s a closet that has a bunch of games and puzzle, which is nice. The beds were almost TOO comfortable! I slept way too much. The bathroom towels were really luxurious - probably nicer than what I have at home! We really enjoyed our stay, and would definitely stay there again. She also owns a house right next door which looked really nice also and would be great to rent with this cottage if you had a family reunion or other get together. Thanks Sue!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lorie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location.
Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lana C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas trip
Sue was absolutely wonderful to work with! She was super responsive to emails, actually the fastest I’ve ever experienced when renting through VRBO. The house, what can I say...it was perfect for our family of 4 and our dog. It fit our needs perfectly. The door that opened to the backyard from the master was perfect if we needed to let our dog out while upstairs instead of going back down the spiral staircase. The location was perfect for everything and It was very quiet. It truly was a blessing for us. We will definitely be back!! And Sue, you may find a random note from my daughter in the book on the desk in the living room! She loved that little desk!! The only thing we would have enjoyed, however not a necessity, would have been a TV upstairs. There is not one negative thing to say about this house! Get ready, because we will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
My wife and 2 kids rented this place for 5 days. The home is very clean and the location is great. Definitely recommend this home. Thanks Sue!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

About the host

Hosted by Sue Ambrose

Host profile image
I am a local resident. Grew up in Hendersonville and have lived in South Asheville for over 15 years. I have two children one 30 one 17 who both attend(ed) school locally. I work as a real estate broker and have acquired real estate as an investment. I adore the area. There is so much to offer! Music, Food, FABULOUS opportunities for outdoor fun, theater and the people are so friendly.

Why they chose this property

Our Cottage is located in a quiet, private, walkable neighborhood. There is even Collier Preserve (hiking trail) right up the mountain, maybe a 4 minute drive. You will find all the comforts of home.

What makes this property unique

The stone patio is so sweet! It is perfectly shaded for outdoor dining and relaxing.

Languages:

English
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