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Charming Montford Oasis, 5 Min. Walk to Downtown
The Oasis is a private suite in the quiet, historic Montford neighborhood. Park for free and walk everywhere - 3 blocks to Harrah’s Cherokee Center & downtown Asheville, with restaurants, shops, breweries & entertainment. Our cozy suite features local art, hand-painted furniture, crisp cotton linens & a comfy bed. You'll have your own private bath & bright dining nook with coffee, tea & snacks. Guest wing w/private entrance. Spotless - low cleaning fee! Read our reviews and see what guests say!

Cottage in the Trees- Walk Downtown AVL- Hot Tub
Architect-designed Loft and Cozy-Styled 1 bd 2 bth apt. (625 sqft) Overlooking Trees and DT AVL. PVT HOT TUB, Full Kitchen, Large Porch in RockWall Garden Nook/Lounge Entrance, Bdrm Deck. Nestled amongst large trees in the Heart of Beautiful Asheville. WALK to the HEART of DOWNTOWN in 7 Min. FREE PVT PARKING! Iconic Pack Square, South Slope, French Broad Chocolate Lounge among all breweries, restaurants n coffee houses 10 min Walk. Cozy. Relaxing. Romantic. Modern Open apt. attached to the home

The Pirate Ship Studio – Cozy Asheville Escape
Set sail in this cozy, light-filled Asheville studio lovingly known as The Pirate Ship. This thoughtfully designed retreat features a queen bed, kitchenette with coffee & tea, and a spa-style shower. Enjoy your morning brew at the outdoor bistro table or write from the small desk inside. With private entry, peaceful seating, and a location walking distance to downtown, West Asheville, and the River Arts District. This compact retreat feels like stepping aboard a tiny ship built for calm seas.

Historic Downtown Escape
Located on the garden level and overlooking a in-ground pool and spacious back yard complete with fire pit and outdoor swing, this newly remodeled private oasis is truly unique to the Asheville area. Located downtown in the renowned River Arts District, this spot boasts walkability to all of your favorite art galleries and breweries. This stylish private bedroom has its own outdoor entrance, outdoor seating, private full bathroom, mini fridge, microwave and coffee maker. Come stay with us!

Craftsman Historic Home in River Arts District
Private entrance to upper floor of Historic Craftsman home in the River Arts District. Walk along the river or to many local restaurants, art galleries & breweries. Lots of character in this old home with modern amenities. Each room has a shower & bathroom attached. The room has a sofa, table, mini-fridge, & third bathroom with claw-foot tub. This 1907 home was completely renovated in 2004. Dark wood, picture frame molding, a beautiful staircase, and original tub make your stay unique.

HiTop • Walkable West Asheville, Birds & Balcony
Kick back at The HiTop, a bright upstairs suite in walkable West Asheville — near Haywood Rd’s shops, restaurants, and breweries, close to the River Arts District, and a quick Uber to downtown. Enjoy a queen bed, coffee bar, mini-fridge, microwave, smart TV, spacious bath, and a private rooftop deck. Includes entrance, parking, and bike storage. Adjacent to Haylo if traveling with friends. We love kids, but the HiTop isn’t child-friendly and sound travels, so it’s best for adults.

New-Modern Private Luxury Suite with King Bed
Relax, you've arrived at your private entrance, luxury suite. Located just a minutes walk from New Belgium Brewery and walking distance to River Arts, Haywood Road and the French Broad River Greenways trail system, you won't find a better location. Reserved off street parking and a covered deck with glider complete your modern guest suite. Start each day in your huge walk in shower, migrate to the porch for a cup of coffee and enjoy our mountain air. Welcome to Asheville!

Cozy and convenient in the heart of West AVL
Sharp Quarters is the perfect space for your Asheville getaway! It's a 10 minute walk to many restaurants (Walk, Taco Billy, Pizza Mind) and breweries (New Belgium, Archetype) in West Asheville. Visitors have their own parking space and outdoor patio. The Tempur-pedic mattress on our king-size bed offers maximum comfort. We can also add a Pack-N-Play for the little one(s). The neighborhood is perfectly peaceful and safe, yet accessible to all things West Asheville!

Historic Rose Cottage in Downtown Asheville!
Helene Update: Downtown and Biltmore Estate are fully open! Our area relies heavily on tourism, so we’d love to have you! Boasting a prime location for walkability to downtown, Rose Cottage is a local landmark that comfortably sleeps four guests - a queen bed & out sofa in the private flex room that closes off creating a second bedroom. Artistic touches abound-from beamed ceilings to the Glasgow rose tile adorning the exterior make this a Landmark

West AVL & River Arts Oasis - Private & Walkable
Asheville is open and ready for visitors! Come support local businesses! Relax in our light-filled apartment with 9 ft ceilings and modern furniture, once a peaceful yoga studio, now your private home base. Overlooking the nearby river, downtown, and surrounding mountains, it's all about location! Walking distance to everything. Stocked kitchenette, comfy queen bed, sparkling clean bathroom and plenty of space to stretch!

Cozy Studio, walking distance to downtown
Convenient and private Studio, only a 5 minute drive to downtown, South Slope and the RAD (River Art's District). Or walk 15 minutes and access each area without the hassle of parking! There's a queen bed as well as a queen sleep sofa (memory foam makes ALL the difference). This cozy Studio makes the perfect resting spot between adventures whether you're visiting a brewery or exploring nature!

Private apt, Easy walk to town and river arts
Private, modern in-law apartment walking distance to both the vibrant River Arts District (0.1 mi) and downtown Asheville (1 mi). You will love the airy bedroom that feels like a vacation in itself. Enjoy sitting on the back deck, taking in the beautiful mountain air. There is room to park one car at the end of a quiet ally. Close to many galleries, breweries, restaurants, and river walk.
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Destinations to explore
- Pisgah National Forest
- Blue Ridge Parkway
- Cataloochee Ski Area
- The North Carolina Arboretum
- Max Patch
- Gorges State Park
- Chimney Rock State Park
- Ski Sapphire Valley
- Table Rock State Park
- Lake Lure Beach and Water Park
- Lake James State Park
- Soco Falls
- Jump Off Rock
- Casino At Harrah's Cherokee
- Wolf Ridge Ski Resort
- Mount Mitchell State Park
- Forbidden Caverns
- Tryon International Equestrian Center
- Biltmore House
- French Broad River Park
- Woolworth Walk
- Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
- Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
- Thomas Wolfe Memorial




