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Royal Cottage Mountain Views, Deck & Close to Downtown AVL, Dog Friendly

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Property grounds
Living room with a 50" smart TV.
Spring wildflowers in the ancient Blue Ridge Mountains.
Large wrap-around covered porch.
A drone shot of the back of Royal Cottage.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Arden, NC
  • Biltmore Park Town Square
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Biltmore Estate
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest BR #1 (Queen)

1 Queen Bed

Guest BR #2 (Queen)

1 Queen Bed

Living Room pullout sofa

1 Queen Bed

Main Bedroom (King)

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Hallway Full Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main Suite Bathroom (King bedroom)

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Hair dryer

Powder Room (Main level of home)

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Royal Cottage Mountain Views, Deck & Close to Downtown AVL, Dog Friendly


This is the perfect mountain getaway. It provides a private and rejuvenating retreat while also being close to Biltmore Village and Downtown Asheville. Royal Cottage offers long-range mountain views, an abundance of privacy, solitude, and room to relax and rejuvenate. It has an open living room/kitchen/dining room floor plan, and an eat-in kitchen. It has a lovely wrap-around deck that is partially covered so you can enjoy the warm days and cool mountain nights

House notes:

* No bedroom on the first floor. All bedrooms are upstairs.
* You must walk up stairs to get to the bedrooms
* No smoking, vaping, or candles.
* Must be at least 25 years old to reserve this property.
* Family-friendly
* Laundry Area to use during your stay
* No 4WD is needed
* The driveway is at an angle going down towards the house so be careful.
* No fire pit at this house
* Gas Grill

Inside Highlights:

* TV in the main bedroom and living room
* Fully stocked kitchen with bakeware, utensils and small appliances
* Coffee pots - standard and Keurig- bring your favorite coffee
* Free Wifi
* Three bedrooms - all upstairs
* Main bedroom has full bath and view of the mountains
* Hallway bathroom with tub/shower upstairs
* Half bath on main floor off the kitchen
* Laundry room you are welcome to use

Outside Highlights:

* Quiet hours after dark.
* Beautiful deck to enjoy a long range view each day or night
* The driveway can hold four cars.
* The driveway is at an angle going down towards the house so be careful.
* You need to climb the stairs to the porch and the second-level bedrooms

Location:
* 8 miles to Biltmore Village/Estate,
* 10 miles to Downtown Asheville,
* 5 miles to Asheville Airport,
* 5 miles to the Blue Ridge Parkway.
* There are numerous grocery stores and excellent restaurants within minutes of the
cottage.

Please Note Dog Rules: We love dogs and we are happy to host your well-behaved dog.

* A dog fee applies for your ONE dog, plus all applicable taxes.
* The size and breed of your dog are needed to register them.
* Please note that you are bringing your dog when making your reservation.
* No puppies - Dog must be at least ONE YEAR OLD
* No attack or aggressive breeds of dogs are allowed
* Must have all shots and flea treatments that are up to date
* Must always be on a leash and under the control of the owner
* Must NOT sleep on beds, couches, or chairs
* You must clean up after your dog and do not flush poop down the toilet
* A dog fee will be charged for the extra cleaning required
* Sorry no cats or other animals/pets

You should also note that this property is managed by a seasoned vacation rental team with 20 years of Five-Star reviews and experience within this area. We provide support and plenty of information before your arrival. We are available during your stay to help out if needed because you are not just booking a home to stay in but a southern mountain hospitality experience.

Property manager

Darlene Witham or Ron Mashburn
Premier Host

Languages

English, German, Russian

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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: 25
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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Arden

Located in Arden, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. Regal Biltmore Grande and Western North Carolina Agricultural Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Asheville's Fun Depot and North Carolina Arboretum. Ready for a night out? Consider The Orange Peel and Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Arden, NC

What's nearby

  • Biltmore Park Town Square - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance - 14 min drive - 14.1 km
  • The Orange Peel - 16 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Asheville Outlets - 17 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 25 min drive - 17.3 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪12 Bones Smokehouse - South - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack South - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fat Cats Billiards - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Cottage Mountain Views, Deck & Close to Downtown AVL, Dog Friendly pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Royal Cottage Mountain Views, Deck & Close to Downtown AVL, Dog Friendly ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Royal Cottage Mountain Views, Deck & Close to Downtown AVL, Dog Friendly ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Royal Cottage Mountain Views, Deck & Close to Downtown AVL, Dog Friendly located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Southridge Shopping Center, Biltmore Park Town Square, and French Broad River. Broadmoor Golf Course and Feed and Seed are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

Mt. Fun beautiful 😍

Great stay
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dmytro M.

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

Great House with Wonderful Mountain Views

We and our kids enjoyed our stay a lot!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia B.

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

Perfect stay!

The Royal Cottage was perfect for our long weekend in Asheville. It's well located between Asheville and Hendersonville, clean, spacious and well-equipped!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

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

Family Time!

We had a great visit in North Carolina! This house was wonderful! Such beautiful views from the decks, the beds were comfy, it was quiet and peaceful at the end of busy, activity filled days!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

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

Unforgettable!

What a lovely, well decorated & stocked home with great mountain views! Tucked in a quiet neighborhood south of Asheville. Contact with Darlene & Ron was always good/quick.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B., Raleigh, NC

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

Nice place

The home was a comfortable stay for a long weekend! Beds were nice, and bathrooms were updated and clean. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

A F.

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

Great spot

Exactly as described! LOVED the view and also loved the master bathroom shower!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anissa S., Nicholasville, Kentucky

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

HALLOWEEN WEEKEND

We loved this property and hope to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

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

Royal Cottage

The home was very nice and spacious. Easy to navigate the area and close to the Biltmore Estates. Communication to property was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky R.

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

Wonderful stay in Arden

This house was one of the best rentals we have used for vacationing! It was a multigenerational trip with oldest being 70 and youngest 11. Very clean, well organized and great views! Also very well stocked, all bathrooms had hand soap and toilet paper for our stay. Located right near south Asheville, Arden was the perfect location to either pop into Hendersonville or Downtown Asheville. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

joe C.

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

So Peaceful

I was really impressed with the location of this property being fairly close to town and yet in the mountains and very quiet and peaceful. Great views. Owner's agent, Ron Mashburn, incredibly responsive to us with a little issue we had and resolved quickly to our satisfaction. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

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

Beautiful sunrises!

It was wonderful to see the changing sunrises from day to day! The house is laid out very nicely. We enjoyed our stay. Ron, the property manager, helped us out many times. We appreciated it. Would stay again!
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine D.

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

visit to Asheville

Great house. Clean and well equipped!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

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

Vacation in Asheville

Great gathering spot, whether in living room, dining room, or kitchen. Nice eastern view for sunrise. Easy access to downtown Asheville, Blue Ridge Pwky, Pisgah National Forest, Brevard area (Dupont), Mt Mitchell, and Chimney Rock.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron B.

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

New Years / Birthday celebration

Perfect location with beautiful views. Easy access to Biltmore & downtown. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruben E.

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

Very nice neighborhood

Very clean house, very nice quiet neighborhood, very close to all stores and needs, but still feels like you're far away from thr city noise.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Michael B.

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

Mountain hideway

Was a great place to getaway and enjoy the mountains. The heating and cooling systems are a bit challenging to navigate but they can be mastered so you are comfortable. During our stay, it required air conditioning in part of the day but heat at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

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

OMG Views!

Sunrise was spectacular! Loved Christmas in the mountains! I was also so surprised that I had everything I could wish for in the kitchen! Great master suite and lots of room!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

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

Biltmore get away!!

My husband and I and 2 other couples decided to do a quick long weekend getaway to the Biltmore. We chose this house for the views and space! We brought our English cocker spaniel, Pepper. The property was a great set up and worked well with our stay! It was about 1 hour from the “Pretty Place Chapel” and about 15 minutes from the Biltmore entrance. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us! It made our stay from Georgia wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette K.

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

wedding

We attended a family wedding and decided to stay in a VRBO instead of hotel. Our decision was the correct one. The house was in a quiet neighborhood, was extremely clean and close to where we needed to be.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H.

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

Even Better Than Expected!

My husband and I so enjoyed our stay here. The views - including a killer sunrise off the bedroom upper deck - were hard to beat, the house itself was sparkly clean, perfectly well appointed and went above and beyond in many small ways that really add up to guests like us (nice warm throws in the living room, "quality" toilet paper 😊, fluffy towels). Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nikki G.

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

Spring break

We enjoyed our stay at Royal Cottage! The location was great for mountain biking in the area and dining out. We had a place to safely store our mountain bikes for the week when not in use which was nice. The house offered a great outdoor area with pretty mountain views from the back deck or covered side porch with plenty of seating for everyone. The property's backyard is fenced but you must use the deck stairs off the back of the house and down to the driveway to access the gate into the backyard which was fine for our situation.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

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

Great mountain retreat.

The online photos of the house do not do it justice. It is a lovely house, tastefully decorated, great kitchen, large fenced back for our dog. She loved it. Great views. Quiet neighborhood, convenient to Asheville sites. Less than fifteen minutes to NC Arboretum. Don't miss it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful stay

Not only is it a beautiful house but the view is beautiful. The deck faces east so we were able to see the sun rise over the mountains. Since we were there in October the leaves were colorful. We agree with other reviews that the driveway could be a problem in snow and ice. We were looking for housing near Asheville where we could see mountains and this fit the bill. Great communication with the manager.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

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

10 out of 10!

We stayed a week at this home with our two adult children and dog and it was a great experience. The home is clean, has so many amenities, and a beautiful master bath and master balcony. The wrap-around deck offers three sitting areas, including some that are covered for rainy days. The mountain views, especially from the master balcony, are beautiful. We had a lot of fun in Asheville, and this home's location is close to downtown, the River Arts District, Biltmore, and many other locations. We would definitely stay here again. One note: Be aware that black bears roam around this property, including the fenced backyard. It was really cool seeing them, but also a little scary, especially if you're out at night. This is probably going to be a factor in all Asheville locations, though. We would definitely recommend this home ... 10 out of 10!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Darlene Witham or Ron Mashburn

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The owners were so excited to get transferred by their company to the wonder of the Blue Ridge Mountains over ten years ago. They started their family while living at Royal Cottage and enjoyed mountain biking, hiking, and the fabulous mild weather.

But, as careers go another transfer took them away from their treasured home. In order to preserve the house in order to return one day, they have decided to share it with vacation guests. Please make our home your home until we return someday.

Why they chose this property

The outdoor living space - AND the view!

What makes this property unique

Feels like you're in the country but only minutes from downtown Asheville.

Languages:

English, German, Russian

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests