A family-friendly stay in the heart of Asheville awaits you at this holiday home. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find The Orange Peel and Asheville City Hall. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a fireplace and a balcony. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a living room and a private garden. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A Smart TV, a coffee/tea maker and a fan are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a water park, a games room and a garden. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a porch and a water dispenser. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this East End - Valley Street holiday home include Biltmore Estate and Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville.
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Asheville Mall - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
Biltmore Estate - 13 min drive - 8.3 km
Getting around
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
Panda Express - 20 min walk
McDonald's - 2 min drive
Taco Bell - 2 min drive
Cracker Barrel - 19 min walk
Olive Garden - 3 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Excellent Mountain Views and Short Walk to Downtown Asheville
Welcome to the Overlook on Beaucatcher Mountain, a fully remodeled unit with approximately 1500 sqft overlooking downtown Asheville. The space includes 2 large bedrooms with high end queen mattresses, 2 gorgeous bathrooms with spacious showers, pool table room with dart board and bar area, living/den area with stone wood burning fire place, and kitchenette with mini fridge. The space is so nice and comfortable, some guests decide to spend more time at home versus going out.
I have put extra effort in the remodel and furnishing process to help ensure your stay is private & comfortable. The inside of the rental unit gets plenty of natural light from four large sliding glass windows and one glass door, all of which have privacy blinds. The entire space is decorated with art which illustrates Asheville and Western North Carolina.
This rental is located on a unique 3.5 acre lot in downtown asheville that is approximately half way up Beaucatcher Mountain. This larger piece of property allows for more privacy from neighbors, it provides plenty of grassy areas and is home to some magnificent trees where plenty of birds live. There is designated parking for guests in the upper gravel drive that will easily accommodate three cars. Next to the parking area there is an observation deck with two patio chairs that is a perfect spot to relax while looking at the mountains or watching the sun set.
A short walk down a gravel path leads you to the guest patio and private entrance behind the house. The patio has two sitting chairs facing the decent sized grassy back yard. Recently we installed a roof on the deck above the guest patio to help ensure guests can stay dry outside when it is raining.
From this guest patio and private entrance, you will walk into a large living room area that has a comfortable couch that sits in front of a large stone wood burning fireplace. There are comfortable throw blankets and a wooden glass coffee table to help ensure you can relax while watching the TV or a fire while reading a book. There is a small round dining table with two chairs that sits right in front of one of the living room windows with great views. We also have added a filtered water dispenser that has a 5 gallon container for fresh drinking water in this area.
The Kitchenette area is connected to the living room area. It has a small bar top with two stools where guests can eat or use as a cooking prep area. The Kitchenette has a mini fridge, two burner plug in stove top, air fryer/toaster oven, microwave, electric tea pot, french press along with coffee grinder, old school drip coffee pot and other essential kitchen cooking supplies. Please note this is not a full kitchen even though it is very adequate for cooking quick and easy meals.
One of the bedrooms sits off of the living/den area and the other one off of the game room area. This adds for some extra privacy because the bedrooms are not right next to each other and there is even a middle door which can be closed. Both bedrooms have queen size mattresses on sturdy, wood bed frames along with night stands with built in USB ports. Both bedrooms have sitting chairs and also closets with fold out luggage racks . The larger of the two bedrooms off of the game room also has a dresser and TV.
The game room area has a pool table, dart board and a bar top with two stools. There is a brass sink in the mini bar countertop. There is also a second mini fridge in this area and another TV. I also have added another Bistro table near the dart board with two more bar stools. This is a great room for hanging out and having fun. Also plenty of space to work on a laptop computer with room to spread out.
Both bathrooms are luxurious with large walk in, tiled showers with thick glass doors. The front bathroom has a hand held shower head with multiple settings, a built in soap/shampoo/conditioner dispenser and a niche/shelf. The back bathroom shower has a bench, two shower heads (one handheld) with multiple settings and a niche/shelf. Each bathroom has a 4 foot sink vanity with plenty of counter top and cabinet space for guest bath supplies. There are fan vents and heaters built into the ceiling lights, plus both showers have their own can lights.
Other amenities include:
Two mini split HVAC units with remotes and one Air Handler allow you to control and reach your desired temperature throughout the space.
There are a total of three TVs which include Direct TV and Roku accessibility - 1 in the living/den area, 1 in the game room/bar area and 1 in the larger of the two bedrooms.
The floors are all beautifully sanded and stained cement. There are nice rugs in the living/den area, the game room and both bedrooms. The bathrooms also have nice bath mats in front of shower and vanity.
The wood burning fireplace can be utilized for an extra fee of $25 which includes paper, kindling and a bunch of wood for one or two fires. More wood can be purchased for $1/log. This cost helps us pay for the wood I provide, prep time and the cleaning of the fireplace/hearth. Please let me know before your arrival if you would like to use the fireplace.
I do love hosting families with children and I can accommodate a family of up to six. Please inquire if you are in this scenario. Extra guests, above 2 people, are $25/guest per day regardless of age.
And for the pet lovers, pets with are welcomed - $100/pet fee will be required for one pet and $150 for two which must be paid before you arrive. Pets are not allowed on the furniture and ideally must be in a crate if left alone at the house. I do provide dog blankets for guests traveling with pets.
Guests are welcome to access the yard near the parking area and the backyard. There is plenty of room to move around and the majority of the yard is grass.
Other things to know about the rental unit:
I live in the upper portion of the house and have an active lifestyle with children. The city is also very close and sometimes you can hear music or emergency vehicles. It seems pretty quiet to me and at the same time I understand people have different preferences. Therefore I installed two layers of 5/8 sheet rock along with other sound insulating products during the remodel. Both bedrooms also are equipped with sound machines. To date I have not had any guests complain about noise.
I do have several goats that live on the property and help me with landscaping. They live behind a low voltage electric fence that is approximately 100 feet behind the house. You will often see them grazing behind the fence in the early morning or late in the afternoon. Please let me know if you would like to feed the goats.
Please note that the $25 dollar extra guest fee is per person, per night regardless of age. Please be up front and let me know before arrival if there are more than 2 guests in your party and I will modify your reservation accordingly.
Please let me know before you arrive if there are any specialty items which you might need during your stay, like a pack and play, blender, or anything else. I will do the best I can to accommodate your request.
I strive to be an excellent host and can be as accessible as needed - please call me with questions you might have about Asheville or needs you might have upon your stay. I am very approachable, easy going and will be available to help ensure your stay is great. At the same time I understand and respect privacy and I will not engage with you unless requested.
Please Follow these House Policies and Rules: • I trust you will respect my home and will keep it clean during your stay. • Please respect quiet time - after 10PM on weeknights and 1am on weekends. • Please no unregistered guests without prior approval. There is a $25/guest per day fee (above 2 guests) regardless of age. Please pay before arrival. • Please do not eat full meals in the bedroom - snacks/munchies are cool. • Please do not flush anything other than toilet paper down the toilets. • Please turn off lights and mini splits when you are not at home. • Please no hard drugs of any kind - alcohol and weed are ok. • Absolutely no smoking in the house and if you do smoke outside, please be courteous and clean up your butts/ash. Ash trays are located on all decks or porches. • Please always lock the entrance door when you leave and make sure to leave the key in lock box upon your trip departure. Non returned and/or lost house key will result in loss of deposit. • Please be courteous to any neighbors and respect our neighborhood. • If anything breaks, spills, stains, etc. please let me know ASAP. Small issues we can figure out best way to handle with your consent. Any significant damage will result in the loss of security deposit. • There is a $100 pet fee for one pet and $150 pet fee for two pets which is to be paid before arrival. Please make sure the pets stay off all furniture/beds and ideally are in a crate if you leave them at the house alone. Please help me continue to allow pets by following these rules plus cleaning up any mess inside and poop from yard. • If you elected to use the fire place, please be extremely careful. If you need extra wood above the $25 dollar starter bundle please text me and I will deliver it to you - $1/piece which will be handled with cash.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions you might have before booking.
Property manager
Ryan Pickens
Languages
English, Spanish
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Area rug in room
Gravel flooring in public areas
Hand-held showerhead
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking outside is allowed.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city centre
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Water park
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Garden
Unit size: 1,750 square feet
Water dispenser
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 22
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Access methods
Lockbox, private entrance
Pets
Pets are welcome
Maximum 2 pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Note from host: $100 for one pet, $150 for 2. Crate Pet if alone.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Note from host: can accommodate 2 children any age - total of 6
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 and a deadlock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.
We should mention
To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Excellent Mountain Views and Short Walk to Downtown Asheville have a pool?
No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Excellent Mountain Views and Short Walk to Downtown Asheville?
As of 8 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Excellent Mountain Views and Short Walk to Downtown Asheville on 11 May 2025 start from NZ$507.35, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Does Excellent Mountain Views and Short Walk to Downtown Asheville have a waterslide?
No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.
Is Excellent Mountain Views and Short Walk to Downtown Asheville family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as a playground and an arcade, as well as baby monitors and children's books, it's no surprise that Excellent Mountain Views and Short Walk to Downtown Asheville is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Excellent Mountain Views and Short Walk to Downtown Asheville?
No, Excellent Mountain Views and Short Walk to Downtown Asheville does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Excellent Mountain Views and Short Walk to Downtown Asheville?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Excellent Mountain Views and Short Walk to Downtown Asheville Reviews
Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 172 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 172 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 172 reviews
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Tina M.
10 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Time!
We very much enjoyed our stay. Location is terrific, great space - plan to go back again!
Tina M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Charity T., San Diego, CA
5 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable Base of Operations for WNC Fun
This property is far enough away from downtown that it's quiet at night and gives the sense of being a little more in nature while still being close enough to walk easily to restaurants, shops, galleries, and live music via the pedestrian bridge behind the courthouse. The views are gorgeous, and we loved seeing wild turkeys and the goats on the property and hearing many songbirds in the mornings.The kitchenette is small, but it's perfectly set up for basic meal prep. The property is clean and comfy. The pool table gave our teen the chance to challenge his parents to billiards, and we enjoyed playing darts and the board games that were there in the games room. There are also white noise machines in both bedrooms in case it's not quiet enough (sometimes you can hear sirens from town). We would definitely stay here again.
Charity T.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brittany L.
25 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay for college tour!
We really enjoyed our stay! I came to town with my 17 yr old son and 3 yr old daughter to view UNC Asheville. The property was the perfect location! Close to campus for the tour and everything else we wanted to do. Short drive to the Western North Carolina Nature Center, which we loved visiting! Perfect spot for our family trip. We hope to be back!
Brittany L.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mimi O.
22 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Get Away
We loved our stay in this beautiful cottage in the mountains! The house was perfect- we will definitely be back!!
Mimi O.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
April N.
18 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Love this place
House is cozy and cute. Very clean and the owners are very accommodating and have great communication. I can’t say enough good things. We had the perfect weekend nestled here.
April N.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Angie S.
17 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Shopping trip to Ashville
We enjoyed staying in this roomy place with a great host!
Angie S.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Corey S.
17 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Asheville Music Trip
Super convenient to downtown and all the venues and breweries. Would stay again.
Corey S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jamie C.
13 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay
I was in Asheville with my daughter (17) son (15) for college tours for my daughter. This place was perfect! Everyone had their own space to relax. The bathrooms are stunning and the whole place is so cute and comfortable. Beds were very comfortable. The game room was the best part. After long days of college tours and walking Asheville we could come back for a few games of pool and darts. We made great memories here. The place was extremely clean. It’s close to downtown and convenient to everything. Will definitely stay again.
Jamie C.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bill C.
22 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Asheville in February!
Perfect for our needs. We just needed a good place to stay that was comfortable and located near our daughter, who lives in Asheville. The property was exactly as advertised. No issues on our end.
Bill C.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rhea P.
13 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
sweet spot close to downtown
we came in for the Billy Strings benefit concerts and this basement apartment was awesome for that! great views, cute goats, close to downtown with out being in the hustle and bustle. great communication and hospitality by host! thanks for a great stay!
Rhea P.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kim B.
10 Feb 2025
Kim B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Karen D.
8 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Asheville location
We were thrilled that the interior was exactly as shown. Very clean. Bathrooms have been recently updated obviously. The view is so awesome from the windows and patio. The owner was so pleasant and responsive to work with. I kept his number so we can stay again in the future. Location to restaurants was so close by as well. If you are visiting Asheville this is the place to stay!!!
Karen D.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brenda S.
31 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding Christmas
Delightful property ideally located for Asheville city adventures. The owner is unbelievably helpful & has a beautiful well maintained property. Seniors or anyone having difficulty getting around need to be aware that accessing Asheville properties can be difficult due to the terrain which would apply to this location. Anyone wanting to be in the city & have easy access to all the city adventures would love this property. My sister & I loved the views, the location, the cleanliness, & the owners helpfulness/guidance. You can even enjoy a mountain hike if you are so inclined as the neighbors are out & about.
Brenda S.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brenda G.
8 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great quiet home with lovely views
We were in Asheville for a medical procedure, and this quiet 2BR/2BA rental in the basement of the owner’s home was perfect. It was close to the hospital and it was easy to get to groceries, pharmacies, and other necessities. Even though the rental is right under their home, it feels quiet and restful. The views are amazing. And if you need anything, the owners help you out. They respond quickly to communications. We had to leave early due to Hurricane Helene’s approach, but I am sure when Asheville gets back up on its feet, this property will house visitors again. A perfect, restful place for a family to hang out after a medical procedure, but next time we visit, we will see the sights and enjoy the renewal of Asheville. We will definitely be back.
Brenda G.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anita D.
1 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
This was a beautiful place to stay and was close to downtown Asheville. We had everything we needed plus much more. Nice pool table area with a bar area. It was very comfortable and Ryan was very easy to communicate with. Would recommend to anyone.
Anita D.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christopher C.
28 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
10/10 Excellent stay!
The place was great and Ryan the host was very even better. Couldn’t have asked for a better spot to stay in Asheville with the house just being minutes from downtown. Highly recommend this spot for your next trip to Asheville. I will definitely be back! Thanks, Ryan!
Christopher C.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Eric B.
13 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and host
Ryan was very friendly and was easy to work with if I had any questions or concerns. The place was great and we loved using the pool table. Amazing location, beautiful views and loved the walk into Asheville.
Eric B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Todd W.
13 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun pool table and darts
We really enjoyed our stay in Asheville! The place was clean, quiet, great layout, good beds and of course loved the pool table!
While we gave an Overall rating of 4 stars, a 5-star Overall rating would be warranted. There are a few things of note that could be improved. One of the vanity drawers was inoperable/broken in one of the two very nice baths. We discovered after our first night stay that one of the bedroom windows was not locked and was ajar, which felt a little uncomfortable. We had to tighten the doorknob on the bathroom doors upon arrival, as it was very loose and rattling. One of the rain shower arms does not tighten, which makes the height and angle low when showering. With respect to Communication, our suggestion would be to provide a text number for questions rather than having to depend on Vrbo email, as email is inconvenient when traveling. We do want to point out that when we did request a text number for communication, Ryan was quick with providing that, which helped with timely responses between us.
None of these items are deal breakers, and we would definitely recommend this location. This feedback is simply so the host can benefit from our experience and build on what is already a terrific space.
Thanks for a peaceful, fun place for our Asheville visit!
Todd W.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Ole G.
6 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
63rd Anniversary = B*
We liked the location and easy access to the 'splendors' of Asheville. Access to the basement apartment was seriously sloped and gravelly and caused me serious knee pain. We were warned ahead of that possibility, and can only suggest that the owner, given the fairly high cost of this apartment makes the effort to improve the safe passage for elderly people. The apartment was comfortable but with tight and somewhat limited kitchen facilities, and zero dining table. Still we enjoyed our stay and were able to entertain a family wishing us well, plus having our Anniversary dinner in one of the many splendid restaurants of Asheville
Ole G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jacob H.
5 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
It was great!
A great place to stay while attending a wedding!
Jacob H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
amy j.
2 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
My sisters 60th birthday
Staying at such a quaint town as Asheville ,we were surprised to have so much to do! One of our favorite things to do when the sunrise came was sit on the back patio and watch the wild life! We saw wild turkeys, a groundhog and lots of adorable hummingbirds.
amy j.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lesa L.
26 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property and host
This is a great property: so very convenient, in a very nice, quiet neighborhood, and with a beautiful, relaxing view. The host is top notch and very focused on you having an amazing stay and enjoyable experience. I will stay here every time!!
Lesa L.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karen D., Clarksville, Maryland
11 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
First visit to Asheville
We were in a nearby area for a family vacation and decided to stay a few days to see Asheville. The apartment is beautiful, comfortable, and well furnished with nice views of the surrounding area. It is walkable to downtown but requires a long walk up a pretty steep hill. I would highly recommend this property.