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Montford Historic District, on quiet alley, 5 min walk to Downtown, 30 day min

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Exterior
Entry deck above covered porch off lower bedroom, parking left, driveway right
upper level sitting/eating area, looking toward front door and deck
Sitting area looking toward Kitchen, front door and deck on left
Living/Dining rm 2015, standing at front door, stair down at left

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 483.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Asheville, NC
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • University of North Carolina at Asheville
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • The Orange Peel
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Downstairs BR (bigger)

1 Queen Bed

upstairs BR

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Montford Historic District, on quiet alley, 5 min walk to Downtown, 30 day min

This cozy two-story 1905 Carriage House was renovated over the last 50 years to function as a modern home while retaining historic integrity and charm (the main house burned down in the 70's). This was my architectural design studio while I lived in the cottage next door, during the construction of my new home on the front part of the property about 8 years ago (featured in Fall 2010 Fine Homebuilding magazine).
Accessed by a quiet old narrow carriage alley, a short scenic walk to our vibrant downtown, UNCA, and convenient to I-240, yet in the middle of a registered historic neighborhood of lovingly restored homes and B&B's, huge hardwood trees, brick sidewalks and a greenway along a creek.
Wood floors and windows throughout, tastefully furnished with leather couch, table for 6, W/D, fully equipped kitchen (incl utensils, pots/pans, cooktop, microwave, etc), (no DW), two sets of linens, comforters, etc., CATV, wireless internet, and all utilities included. 12mb wireless network is private, but shared with the cottage next door.
The House is on two levels, with the larger bedroom and bath (with shower) on the lower level (unfinished storage bay makes up the remainder of the ground level), with a door spilling out to the covered stone patio. Other rooms are upstairs, including a second bedroom and bath, with a clawfoot tub, the living area flowing out to a large elevated deck tucked under a mature tree canopy, surrounded by lush landscaping creating privacy and shade.
The Carriage House is adjacent to my circa 1940 rental cottage (#431599)
30 day minimum, unless gaps between reservations allow shorter stay, 2 week min.
Also within 10 min walk to Wholefoods grocery, Trader Joes, YMCA and yoga studios. Montford has several great neighborhood restaurants, parks, and a historic cemetery. . This is a perfect place to stay while relocating.
The driveway from the one-way alley is between two stone walls and is tight, so large SUV's or trucks are discouraged, others require a little patience until you get the hang of it. Parking for three cars is shared with the cottage, so one car each unit is preferred.

I live and work on the other side of a lush evergreen hedgerow, in case something needs attention.

Property manager

Michael McDonough
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

About the area

Asheville

Located in Historic Montford, a neighbourhood in Asheville, this holiday home is in the mountains. Shoppers can check out Asheville Outlets, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Biltmore Estate and Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville or The Orange Peel. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Asheville, NC

What's nearby

  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of North Carolina at Asheville - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Downtown Market Asheville - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Wicked Weed Brewing - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • The Orange Peel - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Battery Park Book Exchange And Champagne Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Bier Garden - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Five Points Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪All Day Darling - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Montford Historic District, on quiet alley, 5 min walk to Downtown, 30 day min pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Montford Historic District, on quiet alley, 5 min walk to Downtown, 30 day min?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Montford Historic District, on quiet alley, 5 min walk to Downtown, 30 day min?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Montford Historic District, on quiet alley, 5 min walk to Downtown, 30 day min located?

Located in Historic Montford, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Asheville Convention and Visitors Bureau and Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville. Asheville Visitor Center and Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

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

Above and Beyond!

We were scheduled to spend the month of October at Michael’s rental. Hurricane Helene and aftermath had other plans and we had to cancel. Michael went above and beyond what a lot of hosts would have done and after many (difficult to make with limited service) attempts, got our refund from VRBO and passed it on to us. A lot of hosts would not have done that and we can’t wait to stay next year!
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen W.

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

Asheville strange

I had a great month of August staying at Micheal’s property.The carriage was exactly like like the description .The house was fully equipped and everything worked.The Montford area is the best place to stay close enough to downtown to walk three great restaurants in the neighborhood.As for strange turkey walking around the neighborhood a bunch of goats around the corner and a morning meeting with a bear in the ally.Highly recommend staying at the montford carriage house your so close to everything.And Micheal even lent me a bicycle while i was there.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel T.

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

Great house, great neighborhood

Michael’s carrriage house was perfect for our stay. The house had everything we needed and was very clean. The neighborhood is awesome, beautiful historic houses very close to downtown.
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

laura j.

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

a wonderful glimpse into the pulse of the community

wonderful, aesthetically pleasing and well equipped hideaway ,close to town. Michael was very pleasant and helpful. (His binder of information was excellent.) and all this is within walking to 3 wonderful eateries. my only problem occurred with the entrance drive to the ample parking area. It is a very tight, curved driveway, with rock wall on either side. I guess my car is too big. I needed my 4 side cameras each time to enter and leave. the home provided a wonderful introduction to Asheville.
Stayed 22 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Cottage in the woods

We knew we would love this place when two little chickens met us at our car. Close to 3 great grocery stores and 2 restaurants we frequented a lot. So close to downtown that we found it easier to Uber than drive and park. No pay channels so we brought our IPad and watched movies on that. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 30 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay C.

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

Perfect location for our Asheville adventure

The carriage house location is perfect for walking to Downtown Asheville, grocery stores, UNC tailgate, neighborhood restaurants, historic cemetery, and parks. I loved the quiet neighborhood and the glorious sound of birds. It’s a quick ride to the Riverfront Arts District and other neighboring communities. Also easy ride to Blue Ridge Parkway and NC Arboretum. Our Asheville adventure was wonderful with the carriage house and it’s perfect location contributing to that experience.
Stayed 33 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Steven T.

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

Lovely home in great neighborhood

We loved our stay. The hone us furnished well and very comfortable. It was private and close to all that Asheville has to offer. The only drawback was the narrow entrance to the place from the alley. Otherwise it would have rated a 5.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Sylvia L.

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

Great place in a perfect location

The carriage house is a perfectly sized space for friends or couples, with a separate entrance to the second bedroom/bathroom. It’s in walking distance to everything. I thoroughly enjoyed being there.
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty B.

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

Perfect for a runner!

The adorable house is nestled in an alley in a safe and gorgeous area. The historic homes are breathtaking! You can right right out the door just a block or so to a paved trail that loops up through UNC. Perfect! The owner is warm and friendly and has wonderful communication.
Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana M.

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

Amazing Neighborhood

This is a cozy, comfortable and charming cottage located in a beautiful neighborhood that is perfect for daily walks. Walking distance to neighborhood and downtown restaurants and to Harris Teeter's, Trader Joe's and Whole Foods! Great access to everything Asheville! The Visitor's Center is a wonderful resource.
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judye T., St. Pete Beach, FL, USA

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

Great Montfort Location

We enjoyed staying at this updated carriage conveniently located in Montfort. It was within walking distance of grocery stores (3), restaurants, downtown, and the visitors center. There was off street parking and our landlord was extremely responsive to our needs. We would definitely stay again. There is a ground level bedroom and on suite bathroom with another upstairs. Stairs were not a problem for us. The neighborhood is very quiet and we slept well.
Stayed 32 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

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

First time in Asheville, loved it!

Great location! Dog allowed👍🏻 Accidentally got home with the small white towel-bath mat from the lower level in my laundry basket… sorry!
Stayed 31 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clare B.

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

Light-filled carriage house with lots of character.

This charming and well-appointed carriage house checked off most of my boxes including proximity to downtown, within walking distance of Trader Joe’s, and location in an established, walkable neighborhood. The windows surrounding the main living space let in an abundance of light throughout the day from early morning on. I especially loved taking in the gorgeous sunsets from the kitchen windows. A few friends and relatives visited while I was there and they enjoyed all of these wonderful features too.
Stayed 90 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris F., Brooklyn, NY

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

Great location

Ideally located in Montford, cozy property with two bedrooms, one on each floor. Well supplied kitchen, and the washer/dryer are extra helpful. Owner is next door, and available if you need him, but you've got a big hedge between properties, so you don't feel on top of each other. As others have noted, the driveway is very tight; even in a Honda Fit we had to be careful getting in and out past the stone walls.
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

tamara s.

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

Absolutely perfect location - and a great space

I couldn't have asked for anything more with this property. It's exactly as posted and was definitely what I needed for a getaway. I used this as a space for exploring the area with my dog, for visiting family in TN, and for gathering a few friends together after the long year of covid. As a single woman, I was totally comfortable in the place and in the neighborhood - everyone is wonderfully friendly but not intrusive. There was plenty of space for guests, as well. The neighborhood is ideal. There are a couple of restaurants and coffee shops in close walking distance, but this is more of a residential and not touristy neighborhood. That helps keep it nice and cozy quiet, but, yet, downtown Asheville bustling with activity is an easy walk away. This stay made me realize that I'd like to spend more time in Asheville, and I hope to return soon!
Stayed 31 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne M., Manhattan, New York

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

Secret carriage house down a European-inspired alley

We spent one month in the carriage house and enjoyed every moment. The house is tucked away down a narrow, flower-filled alley. It's super quiet (just some bird song to compliment your morning and evening), yet super convenient to downtown Asheville and the greater Montford neighborhood. You will need a car to see all of Asheville and the surrounding towns, but most amenities are within walking distance to the house (3 grocery stores, a cute cafe, cocktail bar, restaurants). The layout of the house was great for working from home, as there is wifi access on the patios and 2 bedrooms comfortable for separate Zoom calls. The house has all the basics, plus charm - we had want for little more. We'd definitely consider staying again.
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

David N.

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

Wonderful cottage in Historic Montford

Michael's cottage is the perfect place to spend a month in Asheville. Located in a beautiful historic area great for walking - Very quiet and residential yet only a short walk over the bridge to downtown. Very comfortable 2 level cottage.
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lorie B.

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

A bit of sunshine during turbulent times

It is a wonderful thing to be able to call a place a "home away from home." This is one of those places. My wife and I came to Asheville to become familiar with the local culture and to see if it might become our future home. The cottage was a very cheery and comfortable, 2-story structure located in the heart of the historic Montford district. It is a great location from which to experience Asheville. Within walking distance is downtown, local parks, restaurants and all the charm of the area. When relaxing at the cottage, you can watch the birds and squirrels in the lush trees surrounding the property. The cottage itself has a great deck and the downstairs area has a nice little patio for reading and relaxing. All of this became more important during the time of "stay at home" and "shelter in." Since our stay was during this time, the necessity to be able to cook meals and work from the cottage was important. The small but efficient kitchen served our needs well and WiFi was plentiful. Our host was able to help us with local contacts and where best to shop. Overall, this cottage is a most pleasant place to stay. I would highly recommend staying here no matter the length of your visit.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K., St. Simons Is., GA

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

Asheville at the Carriage House

We enjoyed our stay at the charming carriage house on Cumberland Alley. It was comfy with wonderful outside spaces to enjoy the cool mornings. All was as portrayed on line. The owner and the neighbors were friendly. Asheville was as fun as it always is! Definitely I would recommend it.
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Joy L.

Life in the alley. A beautiful alley. Our blog has many beautiful photos taken in the alley.

The location, house, furniture and accessories make this home charming and relaxing. It has some missing closets and kitchen storage but who cares it just makes you feel like settling in for a long winter's nap. But spring is beautiful in Asheville so your world is beautiful inside and outside. We hope to return for another beautiful experience.
Stayed 48 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

John L.

A Home away from Home

My husband and I wanted to visit Asheville in the off season, for several months, to check out the climate and Historic Montford. This location offers quick access to the highway, yet is an easy walk to downtown. A nice quiet place with plenty of room and all that you need for a short or long stay. We were able to explore the surrounding areas of Asheville and the weather was fantastic!
Stayed 55 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Josh I.

The Perfect Place

This was a wonderful home to spend the last six weeks in! It has everything you need, and is in a great location, within easy walking distance to everything to eat, drink, and see downtown. (Check out Chiesa, just down the street, if you’re in the mood for good Italian food.) Michael was a great host. I would recommend it to anyone, and will likely be back myself!
Stayed 33 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Although a small property, very well laid out.

Access was appreciated to the city so close by. We didn't have much time to partake of the local atmosphere, we were not here to enjoy ourselves. We were residents of Wilmington, and were here to avoid a hurricane. Although small it delivered all the comforts of home. Grocery stores were close by and down town,entertainment was Great. Interaction with Mr McDonough was excellent. We had a great time. Wish you good luck in your searches but this was a jewel.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeana T.

Perfect Asheville Getaway

The Carriage House (CH) was perfect for us. We were there for two weeks in September. One couple had the upstairs bedroom with the living room, kitchen, bathroom and TV. We had the downstairs bedroom with the privacy. Two bathrooms really made a difference with a group of four. The hosts were friendly, helpful, and generous. We didn't see a lot of them as they left us to ourselves, which we prefer, but we knew we could reach them at any time through the VRBO website or text. A nice manual was left with hints about the WIFI, TV, parking, eating - all kinds of things. Meals on the second story deck are like eating in a tree house. Having an in-house stackable washer and dryer also made the trip so much easier. The fun, active, good-eats downtown is walking distance if you can do 6-8 blocks, and there were a couple of cafes much closer for lattes and snacks. We liked Tod's Tasties. Also the grocery store and Whole Foods and Trader Joe's are all about a mile away. We had a sweet time there!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dan K.

Excellent Home Away from Home

We reserved the Carriage House for 3 months and liked it so much that we extended our stay for two more months. The location is excellent for taking in all Asheville has to offer. We hardly used our car because we could walk everywhere. Michael and Lisa gave us the privacy and independence we wanted but were available when we needed them. We became very attached to their dog, JJ, and even took him on our walks. All in all a very comfortable stay. We'll be back.

About the host

Hosted by Michael McDonough

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Busy Architect with small firm, father of two, active in local Civic & Cultural issues, President of neighborhood association, tennis, volleyball, mountain-biking.

Why they chose this property

In the center of the Historic district, 10 min walk to downtown, on quiet alleyway location, Owner lives next door.

What makes this property unique

near everything but the beach

Languages:

English

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