Mountain Views/Family Retreat

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Gorgeous Mountain View from dining room.

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5130.1 sq m

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Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Pet-friendly
Kitchen

Explore the area

Asheville,, NC

Western North Carolina Nature Center
‪10 min drive‬
The Orange Peel
‪14 min drive‬
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
‪15 min drive‬
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Everywhere you want to visit in Asheville is open and waiting for you! (1/1/2025)

Come relax at our mountain home retreat! Enjoy our beautiful view of the mountains and visit with the wild turkeys and occasional bear. Our “Mountain Rose” is nestled in a quiet country-like setting within 6 miles of downtown Asheville. Asheville has lots of great restaurants, shops, galleries, music, art, hiking and breweries. We are also less than 3 miles to Warren Wilson College, within a mile of their hiking trails, near the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Folk Art Center. Other nearby activities include golfing, tennis, and river rafting. If skiing and winter sports are your thing, Wolf Ridge Ski resort is 45 minutes away.
You will enjoy having the main floor/upper level all to yourselves as well as the back yard. When you are ready to eat, cook a meal in the fully equipped kitchen. enjoy the mountain view on one of our chaise lounges inside or from one of the decks.
If it starts to get chilly, sit by the fire in the living room or master bedroom.
When you are ready to turn in for the night enjoy one of our lovely bedrooms, one with a king bed and a chaise (slightly smaller than a twin bed) that can be made up as a bed in the master alcove, the other has a queen bed. Both bedrooms and the dining room have cellular shades on the windows.
There are two full bathrooms, one with a tub and shower, the other with a roomy shower.
Guests should know that while we live in Black Mountain, we occasionally stay in a separate and independent living space in the lower level. We will keep you up to date about when we will be in our space during your stay. You can request to be at the house alone.

Property manager

Karen Budd

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

They would need to be supervised by pond in yard

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Housetrained/wellbehaved/no anxiety/askre:petrules

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Must sign a lease before visit and communicate via email/phone before/during stay. Pet not allowed on beds/leash walk/clean up after/be on flea Rx.

2 bedrooms for 2 single/couples + one single in master +2 toddler beds. Can be here alone depending on dates, inquire. Keep house clean during stay.

No smoking, firearms, drugs, a lot of alcohol, loud noise, grilling, fireworks nor bonfires Pets housetrained, with no anxiety when left alone.

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

Long-term renters welcome

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

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, 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 mountains. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Biltmore Estate and Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance. Travelling with kids? Consider Western North Carolina Nature Center, or check out an event or a game at The Orange Peel. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Asheville,, NC

What's nearby

Western North Carolina Nature Center - 10 min drive - 7.8 km
Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance - 13 min drive - 12.3 km
The Orange Peel - 14 min drive - 14.0 km
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 15 min drive - 14.0 km
Biltmore Estate - 25 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪Breakfast Shoppe - ‬10 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive
‪Cracker Barrel - ‬13 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive
‪Outback Steakhouse - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain Views/Family Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Mountain Views/Family Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain Views/Family Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mountain Views/Family Retreat located?

This family-friendly Asheville holiday home is located in the mountains, 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Pisgah National Forest, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Western North Carolina Nature Center and Southern Highland Craft Guild Folk Art Center. Azalea Dog Park and Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Y.

7 June 2024

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

Great quiet location!

Loved the serenity of this vacation home! We enjoyed the beautiful mountain views in the morning while sipping our coffee. Great location - with easy drive to downtown Asheville or Black Mountain.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn P.

11 January 2024

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

Lovely stay

Beautiful location! Home was well stocked with everything we needed for a comfortable stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna O.

5 April 2024

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

Perfect Getaway

We really enjoyed staying at Mountain Rose. The location was perfect. It had beautiful views and felt away from it all but was also located minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway and downtown Asheville. The house itself is lovely. Karen checked in with us frequently and made sure everything was going well.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lena

30 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Location is out of the way, but not so far that shopping would be an inconvenience. We saw a mama and baby deer just outside the kitchen window our first morning, and multiple animals visited during our stay. The owner was EXCELLENT about answering questions and was easy to contact. The kitchen amenities exceeded our expectations - we were able to cook breakfast easily and reheat whatever leftovers we brought in. And having a washer/dryer onsite was a huge help.

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim and Dan L., Cincinnati, Ohio

19 June 2023

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

Enjoyed our stay here

The property was very nice...good location, beautiful view, nice community and clean/well furnished. Our host was great to work with and made us feel very welcome. The only reason I gave 4 stars on two of the ratings was the outside of the property was very overgrown and not as shown in the photos that were used in the listing.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

27 February 2023

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

Mountain Rose, Asheville

Wonderful experience! Communicative owner, spotless house, comfortable furnishings, beautiful view.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate P., Florida

9 August 2018

Comfortable, clean and charming!

The owners have thought of everything to make your visit pleasant and comfortable. We enjoyed greeting each day with mountain top views and watching wild turkeys forage nearby. The property is close to the Blue Ridge Parkway and easy to access, plus a short drive to the grocery store. It was one of our best vacations in years!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

lenny V.

31 January 2023

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

Peaceful

That’s the best thing I can say. Serene and peaceful w an amazing view!!!

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina R.

2 June 2024

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

Asheville Mountain Rose

This home is located in a very wooded, quiet and private neighborhod. Karen our host was very attentive during our stay and checked in with us several times. She helped me immediately with a request to stay an additional night. The home is very well appointed with two bedrooms and two full baths. We especially enjoyed the wonderful sunroom right off of the living room. The mountain views are beautiful . There is a wood burning fireplace in the living room and a gas fireplace in the master bedroom. It is in a very good location with Asheville just a short drive away.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

30 August 2024

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

Enjoyable stay in a great location!

We loved this location- it was honestly perfect between Asheville and Black Mountain. We hiked every day and there are numerous trails within less than 30 minutes drive. We ate out in East Asheville as well as Black Mountain. Excellent stay- read carefully the description! It is accurate, but I don’t think our friends kiddos would have been able to stay in the space with the lounge chairs that turn into beds. The master bedroom is large enough for kiddos to stay with you in there. Overall rating was a 5 but I will say there were a few kitchen items we could have used (larger sheet pan and better knives). But really I would give it a 4.5 and I imagine they could remedy quickly by sharpening knives and purchasing a bigger sheet pan! :-) The home also does need to be aired out when you arrive, but this is a very quick fix with great and easy to open windows.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

kay e.

8 October 2023

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

Mountain Rose Visit

The property is beautiful. The home, large and comfortable, the gardens natural and lovely. the views are beautiful. The only negative was a general musty smell which was erased when we opened the windows and though the towels were clean, they had a very musty smell .We found the house to be very well equipped and were grateful for the coffee and other basics..

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cory D.

8 March 2023

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

Family vacation

Karen was easy to work with always communicating in a polite and timely manner. The place was great for my Wife and me and our Three children ( 4 yr, 2 yr and just under 1 yr old). There was a good amount of space for us to set things up for them and keep hiking stuff and strollers in the garage. We were just a short trip to a grocery store but still felt quite Remote. The kitchen was well supplied allowing us to prepare family meals which we enjoy on vacation. Solid vacation home for families!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent M.

13 June 2023

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

Blue Ridge Vista

My brother and I spent a week in the Asheville area mountain biking and found the property perfect for our needs. We were within 25 minutes of downtown Asheville and within 90 minutes from a myriad of mountain bike destinations. The garage was perfect for storing bikes and the kitchen was well equipped for meal prep. There is a grocery store within 10 minutes of the house. The property owner was responsive and made the experience of renting very simple. We would rent here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melonie S.

25 October 2023

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

Bright and Inviting

This is a beautiful, cozy home with an amazing view to the area mountains with three decks to choose from! It is also located close to the Blue Ridge Mountain Parkway and to Ingles, a major grocery store chain. Water quality was also amazing (we usually buy a bag of ice, but no need here!) We enjoyed the nearby Creekside Taphouse, "A Neighborhood Joint", for great burgers, fries and trivia! The only drawback to the location is that there was no place we could walk our dog as the neighborhood roads are quite steep (okay for driving, though) and the adjoining highway is a bit too busy with no sidewalk or shoulder. We found the walking paths at the nearby Warren Wilson College campus and the large yard at the Veteran's Hospital a great substitute, however. Wifi was reliable. Neighborhood is quiet. Kitchen is well-stocked. Abundant closet and storage space. Overall, a great home away from home!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Renee T., Asheville, NC (past); full-time on the road in RV (current)

12 November 2017

Peaceful, romantic getaway

My girlfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed our week-long stay at Karen's lovely home. This was a last minute booking for me, and Karen was quick and courteous in her replies. The space is large, bright, and well appointed. Though we didn't eat in, the kitchen is fully stocked with everything you'd need. WiFi works great. There are two large bathrooms. It's super nice to have access to a washer & dryer. The only downside is the steep driveway, and its limited turnaround space. The steepness wasn't a problem for my F-150 pickup truck, but I had to back down the driveway each time I left because I was unable to turn around. I became very good at it by the end! Thanks again, Karen!

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

Marcia H.

22 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Location

Three Week Stay

With the length of our stay, I think we can give an accurate assessment of Rose Mtn. Cottage Pros: This house has a good layout, the beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked. The sunporch was enjoyable and we loved the lounge chairs. Communication with Karen was very good, always responding quickly to our messages, including clearing a tree that fell over the driveway. Cons: The shared, blind driveway is extremely steep with a hard right turn onto another steep climb to the front of the garage. We were able to make a 4-6 point turn around to get back down facing forward. There are no window coverings on the bedroom sunporch or either bathroom. There is very inconsistent cell coverage. The only TV is tiny. The 3 balconies are tiny. The pictured bench by the water feature is missing seating slats and is inaccessible because the area is so overgrown. The d/r chairs (and one l/r chair) are very wobbly to the point one collapsed with my husband. Karen explained she occasionally tightens the leg bolts by hand and would do it for us but it would take 3-4 hrs. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors have unmonitored batteries, giving the responsibilities to residents. No fun getting a ladder in the middle of the night to change batteries-twice! No ice maker! Welcome back to 50's filling ice trays! I hope this gives you a clearer picture than we had!

Stayed 24 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

ROBERT K., Tampa, Florida USA

18 September 2018

The yard was beautiful with flowers and plants and a view or the mountains.

Overall, the visit was lovely. We would recommend it with a few number of recommendations for improvement. The first floor, which is usually not rented apparently, is very damp & humid & basic. My wife was also concerned with privacy for the upstairs which is the place we stayed for most of our visit when our children left after the Labor Day week-end. Even though nothing happened, there is no lock on the door leading to the upstairs from the downstairs when it is occupied by the owners or perhaps another tenant. We met Karen briefly during our stay. She seemed pleasant, but we never met her husband. During our stay, the owners occupied it twice for several days. There is also a request not to use the garage which is connected to the upstairs. This could be a problem if is raining and one is packing or unpacking groceries, luggage, paintings, etc. We requested to use the garage on our last night since we wanted to pack our car the night prior and get an early start. We bought a number of paintings and had to take time to pack them carefully. This request was denied. Of course, we respected this denial & fortunately it was not raining. No one else was using the garage since the downstairs apartment has it own parking area. Some of these concerns are probably that "city folks" are more concerned about safety and privacy than "country folks." Overall, I certainly would recommend it. However, my wife stated she would not return since she worried a lot about the security and safety issues while we were there.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amanda V.

30 December 2022

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

Great location!

We loved being secluded but still less than 10 minutes away from downtown Asheville. The house is fully stocked and the grounds are pretty. Karen was kind enough to also setup a Christmas tree for us. We plan to visit again!

Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leah H., Rockville, MD

13 December 2022

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

Comfy and well-appointed

This was the perfect home base for my family and me to explore Asheville. Very accessible to downtown, the River Arts District, and the Biltmore. Very comfy beds & pillows, well-appointed kitchen, lovely living room with comfy couches and sofa chairs around a wood-burning fireplace, gorgeous views thru the sunroom of the surrounding mountains. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

24 October 2022

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

Amazing mountain colors

Great place to stay that has everything you need. Wonderful property manager. Beautiful Mountain View.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lea Ann B.

30 September 2022

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

Great stay

Great place to stay in the northeastern Asheville area. Home is in a quiet neighborhood and is clean and well maintained. The owner was great to work with, too.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

NANCY H., Toronto

18 September 2022

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

Beautiful Country Retreat

It was a marvellous visit at Karen's lovely country home! The home is a beautiful retreat with stunning views...quiet and peaceful. Great communication with the owner Karen. We highly recommend a visit to this delightful home.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

9 September 2022

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

Mountain retreat

Lovely, peaceful accommodation with a mountain view. Great location for exploring Ashville and the BRP north and south of Ashville. Easy communication with Karen (host) before and during the stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori F.

1 August 2020

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

Peaceful

We enjoyed our stay at Mountain Rose. The property was well-maintained and in a perfect location to Asheville and the surrounding areas. Enjoyed walking the neighborhood with our dog and enjoying the views.

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

John S.

20 July 2020

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

Very Nice

We enjoyed our stay. The home was very spacious. Lots of closet space. Nice bedrooms. Very clean. Nice having two full bathrooms and 2 large bedrooms. Close proximity to attractions.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Karen Budd

I grew up in New Jersey, but love the country and have lived in the mountains for almost two decades. I enjoy meditating, reading books, knitting, spending time with family and friends, being in nature and caring for animals.

Why they chose this property

We chose this property because we wanted to have a space closer to Asheville and share it with others. We fell in love with this house when we first saw it and could see it's potential as a VRBO. We vacation a lot with extended family and this house would be a great place for family to gather together, a destination in itself. A place to relax, read a book, play games, cook together, go for a hike, and catch up with each other. As a huge bonus Asheville and all of it's offerings are just mintues away.

What makes this property unique

The house has a sweet energy and it is beautful. The landscaping is not manicured, but it is lovely. The mountain view can't be beat.

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