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Historic Private Cottage in the Heart of Downtown on Charming Church Street

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Private Cottage in the Heart of Downtown on Charming Church Street

We want to express our heartfelt thanks and well wishes from past and future guests in regards to Tropical Storm Helene’s disastrous impact on our region. Fortunately, downtown Asheville - the location of our cottage - sustained minimal damage and businesses and restaurants are reopening. Our cottage escaped unharmed. The Biltmore Estate is once again celebrating its annual Christmas at the Biltmore event and will lead the way in attracting visitors from all over.

We hope to welcome you as our guests and help rebuild and re-energize our beloved city and its amazing and resilient community. Thank you!

Our Cozy Cottage on Church Street is an Architectural Jewel nestled among the few historical homes that line this charming street.

We are the only licensed 'Whole House' (stand alone house, not an apartment in a high-rise) rental in Downtown Historic Asheville! You will enjoy the entire house to yourselves! Whether you are a group of friends, a family, old classmates, art or nature lovers, a study group, foodies, or golf buddies, this is the downtown home that offers everything you may need to refresh, re-unite and build wonderful memories together. This is cottage is the perfect place for 2 to 3 couples, a small or large family or a group of friends (5 separate beds).

Our charming cottage offers plenty of free parking in the rear. No need to search for an exceedingly rare and expensive parking space as most restaurants, shops, galleries and museums are only a short walk away.

Our guests love spending time on our shaded and relaxing large front porch, a great place to visit with each other, enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning or a glass of wine in the evening. The porch overlooks a small front yard with an artfully designed Mountain Laurel fence. The large back patio offers plenty of seating to enjoy a meal outdoors or just to hang out together. If you prefer to eat in and relax in the warmth of the adjoining dining room, enjoy our fully functional kitchen (large French Door refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, oven, microwave and plenty of cabinets and utensils for you to use). The living room offers a cozy environment for reading, movies, games or just visiting with your friends and family. The house has two Smart TVs (SLING subscription), both with a DVD player. The cottage has 2 bathrooms. The second floor bathroom has a large walk in shower. The downstairs bathroom has a shower and is equipped with a washer and dryer for you to use.

This 120 year old historical cottage has been completely restored in 2005 and partially remodeled in 2023 and repainted in 2024 and is equipped with all the amenities of modern living yet keeping the ambiance of yesteryear. We added a large walk-in shower to the Master Bath and a custom tiled shower to the second bathroom. The heart of pine wooden floors, stair railings and pocket doors are original to the house and have been beautifully refinished.

We are only a short 7 minute drive to the Biltmore Estate and many other highly sought after local attractions. The Biltmore Estate, built by George Vanderbilt, is the largest privately owned home in America. The Estate is world famous for replanting their splendid gardens each season. They own one of the most amazing private art collections in the world and their winery and culinary tantalizing restaurants are highly acclaimed. If visiting Asheville in December, a visit to the 'Christmas at Biltmore Estate' is a must to experience. The Grove Park Inn has an amazing 'One of a Kind Nationwide Gingerbread Exhibition & Competition', held every December and the Grove Park Inn's enormous double stone fireplaces are to be enjoyed with a steaming cup of hot chocolate (I promise, it is an unforgettable experience!!). We have made both of these events our annual Christmas traditions since discovering Asheville in 2003. We are within walking distance to the newly redesigned Pack Square Plaza that enjoys outdoor concerts and festivals throughout the seasons. Downtown is full of wonderful diverse restaurants and coffee shops, unique boutique shopping, award winning art galleries, quaint grocery stores, museums, theaters, architecturally delightful buildings and historically significant monuments and landmarks. All of this and much more are just minutes from our lovely cottage enjoyed by foot.

Hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, rafting, winter skiing, snow boarding and motoring the Blue Ridge Parkway at any season is a delight. Explore and enjoy Asheville to fully experience why it is rated one of top tourist destinations.

We provide a clean and safe environment for you to enjoy, a true home away from home.

We look forward to seeing you soon.




Keywords: House, Downtown Rental, City Living, Front Porch Living, Cottage, Downtown Apartment, Bungalow, the Cozy Cottage, Cozy Cottage on Church, Downtown House, Asheville Rentals, Short term rentals, Asheville Vacation Rentals

Property manager

Terri & Carl

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevators
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No Smoking Allowed on property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Some of our guest have allergies to pets.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Heart Downtown Cozy Cottage Charming Church Street Asheville
Heart Downtown Cozy Cottage Charming Church Street
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Heart Downtown Cozy Cottage Charming Church Street Asheville
Heart Downtown Cozy Cottage Charming Church Street
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Heart Downtown Cozy Charming Church Street
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About the neighborhood

Map
Asheville, NC

What's nearby

  • The Orange Peel - 3 min walk
  • Wicked Weed Brewing - 4 min walk
  • Pack Square - 8 min walk
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 8 min walk
  • Biltmore Estate - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪French Broad Chocolate Lounge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Daddy Mac's Down Home Dive - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wicked Weed Brewing - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Asheville Brewing Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The S&W Market - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Private Cottage in the Heart of Downtown on Charming Church Street pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Private Cottage in the Heart of Downtown on Charming Church Street?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Private Cottage in the Heart of Downtown on Charming Church Street?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Private Cottage in the Heart of Downtown on Charming Church Street located?

Located in Downtown Asheville, this cottage is steps from Lexington Glassworks, Wicked Weed Brewing, and The Orange Peel. Altamont Theater and Fine Arts Theatre are also within 5 minutes.

Historic Private Cottage in the Heart of Downtown on Charming Church Street Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 258 out of 290 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 290 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 290 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 290 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was so perfectly situated it lacked nothing. Very well equipped and close to everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kate K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Cottage for an Ashville Getaway
This lovely home was a perfect place for a mom and daughters getaway in Ashville NC. This home is in a lovely neighborhood and walking distance from downtown restaurants, cocktail bars, coffee shops and even a spa! The large front covered porch and furnished porch off the kitchen made easy to enjoy the outdoors when lounging between activities. If you are looking for a great place to stay this is well worth it. Thank you to the hosts for providing everything we needed to have a great weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mfu 3.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Walking distance to everything downtown. House was great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina G., CT

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Rental!
Carl and Terri have a wonderful cottage that was comfortable and convenient It is in a great location close to many attractions but in a quiet neighborhood The beds were comfortable. The bathrooms are modern The entire cottage was clean The front porch was charming Check in and check out were seamless The online description was accurate Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

FRAN R.

Liked: Cleanliness
What we expected …….. due to accurate description
My communication with Carl and Terri prior to and during our stay always resulted in a prompt reply. The TV was tricky to operate, directions would have helped. Location was ideal, easy to walk to downtown. We tried a few restaurants on the list of recommendations and they were very good. We would recommend the cozy cottage to others!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eagan

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Asheville Basecamp
Family stayed for a few days in this cozy, ideally located home. Home was beautiful, beds were comfy, kitchen well stocked, and off-street parking to boot - couldn’t be more ideal. We walked to morning coffee and sandwiches at the bodega, lunch beers just around the corner and the best ice cream sandwiches literally right next door. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Su E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cousins weekend
Great property. Need additional blankets for bedrooms. Shampoo in the bathrooms. Throw blankets for living room. All the passwords given were different. Signal for the tv kept buffering. These are all small things, but would improve the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Great location for a weekend getaway. Walking distance to wonderful restaurants and shopping in Downtown Asheville!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G., John’s Creek GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, comfy home
Our stay was lovely and we enjoyed the location as it was an easy walk to everything we wanted to see and do downtown. The home is clean and the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
The location of this house was wonderful for walking around downtown Asheville. It didn't seem to us that the listing saying it would be comfy for 8 wasn't accurate. There is one good sized bathroom upstairs with the bedrooms and one small one downstairs. Two of the bedrooms have multiple beds, but that wouldn't work for all groups. There are only three bedrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice home
The house is very charming and comfortable. It is well located so you can easily get to the restaurants, breweries, The Biltmore, or Omni.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and a convenient location
3 high school friends, now in our fifties, get together for an annual girls trip. This comfortable home, and downtown location did not disappoint. Less than two miles from the Biltmore and Grove Park Inn everything we needed from great shopping to restaurants was at our fingertips. Felt like we were staying at a friends home. We loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Breweries with Friends Weekend
We had a wonderful weekend in Downtown Asheville. The cottage is beautiful and in the perfect location! We visited a dozen breweries over the weekend and walked to all of them. We’ve added this as an annual event, and we will be booking this cottage again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindi K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Choice!
The house was clean and had everything we needed for our stay including a fantastic location. The hosts were very responsive and accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lois R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
We had a great time on our annual ladies trip. Great location. House was delightful and clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

jon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Asheville Wedding
Stayed 4 nights for nephew’s wedding. House was perfect for our family of 5 adults. Downtown location was awesome! Will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Cottage, Downtown Asheville, Walking
This house was perfect for our group of ladies. We walked to food, drinks and live music. The house is older and charming with lots of lovely accents. Even though an older house, it had good AC and we were all comfortable. Beautiful home in the perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chuck C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Son’s wedding in Asheville
Wonderful stay at the Cozy Cottage. Very clean; great location; owners very responsive. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home and location
The property is beautiful with a welcoming porch, well-appointed kitchen, and comfortable beds. It is a great location to explore all that Asheville has to offer. I highly recommend it. The owners were responsive - we had an issue with the water not going down in the sink (not draining at all), as soon as we arrived. It was a Friday afternoon, and the owners found a plumber who was available to take a look at it that evening and over the weekend if we had any continued problems. Before sending the plumber out, we determined it was a breaker issue, and once the switch was flipped, we were good to go. We appreciated the attention from the owners to ensure that everything was working properly and the time it took to find someone to come out over the weekend. If I were to visit Asheville again, I would certainly look to stay here again! There is also plenty of off street parking and two beautiful bathrooms. It was also extremely clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for exploring downtown Asheville
We enjoyed this house! Lots of character and room for our family of 6. Perfect walking distance to everything in downtown Asheville.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten M.

Liked: Cleanliness
FABULOUS!
Terri and Carl, what a wonderful home! This was a girl's trip with seven ladies, and the house could not have been more perfect. Morning coffee and evening cocktails were spent on the exceptional porch. We walked to rooftop bars, breweries, shopping, and restaurants - PERFECT location. The two bathrooms were not an issue at all. Thank you so much - I hope to be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Fabulous house. Fabulous location. What a wonderful place to stay to be walking distance to everything in downtown Asheville. And the house itself was awesome. I recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina F., New Orleans

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location, comfortable house
The location can't be beat. We walked everywhere, only took out the car (BTW the parking is ample for at least three cars) to go to Biltmore Village and the Craft museum and Grove Park Inn. The kitchen was well supplied and easy to cook in. Lots of supplies so no need to buy basics, there was even coffee (we brought our own but if we had run out) foil and lots of spices. The most amazing thing were the fireflies and birds in the front garden! There are lots of bird feeders, if I had found bird seed to buy I would have reloaded them.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter D., Burke

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home in perfect location!
If you are looking for a home with charm in the heart of downtown Asheville, this is your place. The home was clean, the description was accurate, and the ability to walk to all Asheville has to offer was great. The owner's instructions were easy to follow which made for easy check-in and check-out. We would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023