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Summer House Across From French Broad River With 6 Free Tubes For Guests!!

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Exterior
Exterior
Interior
Master Bathroom
fireplace in living room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6135.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Woodfin, NC
  • University of North Carolina at Asheville
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • The Orange Peel
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master

1 Double Bed

Upstairs Bdrm #1

1 Single Bed

Upstairs Bdrm #2

1 Double Bed

Upstairs Bdrm #3

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Summer House Across From French Broad River With 6 Free Tubes For Guests!!

This 4 bdrm 2 bath home is located 5 miles from the Biltmore Estate and only 2.6 miles from downtown Asheville! We have , 6 free tubes for guests for the river across the street and also cornhole on the deck and other small games as well. This is a city location with a factory across the street. City location with some light noise from cars Etc. You are only miles from the greatest attractions Asheville offers such as the Blue Ridge Parkway (10 Miles), River Arts District (3.2 Miles), Pisgah National Forest (34 miles), Nc Arboretum (11 Miles), Asheville Airport (16.9 Miles), New Belgium Brewing Company (4 Miles), Asheville Outlet Mall (8.6 Miles). This home is located in a small neighborhood and there is regular city noise here. We are very close to most of the main attractions in asheville and the house is in more of a "City" setting. Plenty of privacy here but the rental is not in a totally secluded location! We maintain this rental strictly as NON-SMOKING but just like every hotel and rental folks don’t always follow the rules so we always take measures to use ozone machines and professional cleanings to eliminate any smoke smell. This is RARLEY an issue but please be aware just like every rental property and hotel someone along the way has smoked in the rental so please use common sense when making decisions when you have extreme sensitivity to any kind of cleaning products, Odors, etc. We take cleaning the rental and our guests comfort and health VERY SERIOUSLY! So smoking in the rental WILL be a very hefty fee!! This home is also an older stick built home and has tons of character!

Property manager

Ralph Maltry

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Asheville

Located in Asheville, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Biltmore Estate and Riverside Cemetery are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Pisgah National Forest and French Broad River. Ready for a night out? Consider Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville and The Orange Peel. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Woodfin, NC

What's nearby

  • University of North Carolina at Asheville - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Botanical Gardens at Asheville - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • The Orange Peel - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Grove Park Country Club - 5 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Riverside Rhapsody Beer Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co. - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Moe's Southwest Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Luella's Bar-B-Que - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Summer House Across From French Broad River With 6 Free Tubes For Guests!! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Summer House Across From French Broad River With 6 Free Tubes For Guests!! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summer House Across From French Broad River With 6 Free Tubes For Guests!! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Summer House Across From French Broad River With 6 Free Tubes For Guests!! located?

Located in the heart of Asheville, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of French Broad River, University of North Carolina at Asheville and Kimmel Arena. Botanical Gardens at Asheville and Beaver Lake View Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 70 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

8.2/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kimberly W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

The beds are back breakers

Lots to unpack here: The master bed was a double with a queen-size topper, which draped over the sides. The mattress was squeaky, unstable and basically gave us the worst nights’ sleep we’ve had. In fact, we took the topper off the mattress and laid it on the floor to sleep. This still killed my back but at least it wasn’t squeaky and shaky and didn’t wake one of us up every time the other moved. One of the upstairs beds was not made, meaning no one changed the sheets after the last person slept on it. It looked like maybe a bachelorette party had been there before us. There were several bottles of wine and mixers, and cans of beer left in the fridge. There were two half-eaten chocolate cakes left in the fridge too. The garbage hadn’t been emptied in the master bathroom and the previous people left nearly empty bottles of shampoo and body wash in the shower. The mirror looked like someone washed it with milk. And there was vomit on the rim of the toilet. One of the throw pillows on the couch had a large tear in the seam. The floors hadn’t been swept and mopped. When filling the dishwasher, it wanted to fall forward out of the cabinet because it wasn’t secured. Someone needs to go in and give the home a good cleaning, including mopping in the corners and wiping down base boards and walls. And then maintain it. All that said, the owner was friendly in the emails. And the house served our needs since I needed access to a full kitchen. However, we actually left the property a day early (when the rest of the family flew home) because we just couldn’t do another night on that bed. We checked into a hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Perfect location. Right outside Asheville and easily accessible to the highways. Plenty of space and amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Molly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Weekend

The location was perfect for what we wanted with being right across the French Broad river. The house was tidy and the yard was well kept. We loved using the fire pit and it was a plus that our dogs could come with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Georgeanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Woodfin

We were blessed stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

The owner was super nice and great communication through out whole process. The house was very cute and homey. We all enjoyed our stay while there and would stay again for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends Weekend

Place was as advertised. Ralph was a great host. Honestly a great location and a great price. Perfect place for 4-5 friends enjoying a long weekend together.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Daughter's college graduation

The house was the perfect location for us. Close to campus for graduation ceremony and centrally located to restaurants, grocery, etc. The home was as described and abundantly stocked with anything you would need. We really enjoyed the firepit and used it twice during our 3 night stay! Thank you to the owner for sharing his lovely home!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good group stay

Nice house and location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Gary W., Wallace

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday weekend get-a-way

Good location to downtown Asheville. Prompt response to any questions and easy check-in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lyssa P., Asheville/weaverville

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Its a very nice home the tubs weren't clean but overall was a great place

I have a surprise birthday party for my wife we had a great time ot was kid friendly and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

Rickie G.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Not my greatest stay.

This property manager needs to do better with the cleanness of this property and better cooking utensils, and they said you could watch tv but all the apps that were on the tv needed a login code we couldn’t even watch regular tv..
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Tiffany W.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Plenty of room/good layout- but needs a good cleaning and repairs

The house is cozy and has lots of potential with a nice layout despite the "light city noise" and location across from the factory. It is about a 15 minute drive from downtown Asheville and check-in and out was easy. The driveway is a challenge but can be navigated. The stairs and tile to the backdoor entrance need repair. The tiles were completely loose in places and the wooden step crumbled underneath. We used the deck side entrance to avoid falls and circumvent injuries. The house wasn't clean when we arrived. There were cobwebs on the light fixtures. The kitchen is cute and the refrigerator can use a good cleaning to rid the residue and smell of garlic. Fixable enough. The floors of the house and bathrooms were dirty. Urine was on the main toilet when we arrived. The tub in the master bathroom had a good amount of dirt and dog hair almost as if the cleaners may shake the rugs off and not clean the tub. Definitely could use a new cleaning service. The checkout folder noted that a gratuity for the cleaning service was appreciated which I wouldn't necessarily mind, but the house didn't appear to have been cleaned in several weeks. It also noted that pet owners must clean and wipe down pet hair upon checkout. As a pet owner, I don't mind cleaning after them-the place was definitely in better shape when we checked out than when we checked in, but we do pay a cleaning fee with the rental. Like most places that aren't "home" the beds never meet standards, however, these mattresses each had a foam topper to try and mitigate discomfort which was odd. We checked out a day earlier than planned and will consider other rentals in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved it!!

Really close to downtown and Biltmore. Everybody had their own space and loved it!! Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Where does the cleaning fee go?

Our family isn’t new to VRBO. As a family with 3 teenagers it’s easier to rent a full house than hotel rooms. This is the worst property we have ever stayed in. It’s absolutely filthy and that’s putting it nicely. I do hate to leave such a harsh review because the owner seemed nice and easy to work with, but this property is not sufficient for rental. I seriously wonder where the cleaning fee goes because it’s obviously not used for a cleaner, that or a different cleaner needs to be hired. There was food in the fridge, used soap and shampoos around the tubs, the bath mats were so dirty they were brown, the towels were extremely rough (like the 20 year old towels in my moms place), few blinds (we used a towel to cover the window in the bathroom), the porch light didn’t work so watch your step on the stairs. THESE things would be SUPER easy fixes!!! As other reviewers have said, I question whether or not sheets have been washed, I did find hair on ours and they were extremely wrinkly as if the bed had already been slept in. The fire pit outside was a nice touch though. The location is close to biltmore. There are many great places to choose from in Asheville. I guess you get what you pay for!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Anthony h.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Communication is Key

At the beginning of our travels, days before we tried contacting the property manager previously whose numbers were not updated on the VRBO website. Therefore, we were unsure of what we were going to be driving into. With that being said, we tried knocking on the back house door but the property manager never answered the entire weekend. He said that is usually back there and greets his guest, but failed to do so. The number on the welcome paperwork was inactive as well. But, we saw his car move occasionally from his back parking spot so it felt as if we were being ignored. That begin the frustrations of our weekend. We walked into a very dirty house. The floors were sticky, there was dust and hair everywhere, broken tile on the fireplace, nails up on the deck, lack of pots and pads, and it seemed that there were no heat upstairs in the house. Again, we tried contact and knocking on the house (where he was said to stay) but never answered. Therefore, we were lucky the location was right near everything in Downtown Asheville that we were able to just drive a short distance with children to go out to eat, the park, breweries, etc. We kept a positive head with our friends and made the best of a bad situation. However, we will not be recommending this VRBO property to be our family and friends or staying here on our annually Asheville vacation again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Accurate description

Great location, house is just as described, very clean and tidy. Easy parking, enjoyable porch and fire pit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Vacation.

We had a really great time. Property was convenient to everything!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

David M., Raleigh, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient and comfortable

Location was good, house was comfortable. Had a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house in a great city

Loved every minute. Would definitely stay here again.

8/10 Good

Joanna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Plenty of room, easy access to area

We only stayed 2 nights, to break up our drive to and from Florida. It was easy to get into and a welcome stop for our family of 5 and 2 small dogs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ali E., Nashville, TN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

We had a great stay at Ralph’s place! The communication I had with the owner leading up to our visit and even after checkout was fast, friendly & efficient. It was walking distance to multiple breweries, just be careful walking down Riverside as there are no sidewalks! The ride into downtown was quick and easy too, less than 10 minutes.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Mary W.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Very dirty.

If this place had been cleaned before we arrived, the owner should get rid of the cleaner. Dust and dirt on the floors; I dont think the refrigerator has ever been cleaned. Porch was unswept, etc. Forget about the French Broad River! The owner did give us a warning about the manufacturing plant across from us. Heed well. We will not return to this property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

James V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Nice house good location

Good little property in a convenient location. Easy check in / out.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Tom R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Property was fine.

Overall, the property was fine. We did find the place not as clean as it should’ve been. The dishes needed to be washed before we used them and there was trash under the bed upstairs. I did like the property and it was close to family where we were visiting. Parking was tight but ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Brenda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Near to downtown

Enjoyed the stay everything was pretty nicely set up all the conveniences of home
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

About the host

Hosted by Ralph Maltry

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I am a business owner of Mountain Building & Painting Inc. & I have owned this home since 1989. I beleive in hard work and that family is the most important thing in the world. I love the outdoors and most of all, My girlfriend and i love to travel and have plans to see the world!

Why they chose this property

I originally placed this home on about 6 months ago and all the guests i have hosted here loved the house. My girlfriend and i love hosting guests from all over the world and meeting new ppl!! So we chose this property because hosting is something we truly enjoy!

What makes this property unique

This house is very close to downtown and also very close to the Biltmore Estate. You are just a few minutes away from everything Asheville has to offer here and the home is in a convenient location with easy access to major interstates and attractions. Everything you may need you can get to within 5 min or less from here such as the post office, grocery store, restaurants, clubs, and so much more. Perfect spot that is not too close to town but only a few minutes away from all the fun!

Languages:

English