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Woodland Retreat - 15 min to DT Asheville

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Dining
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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Alexander, NC
  • Place, French Broad River
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, University of North Carolina at Asheville
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Woodland Retreat - 15 min to DT Asheville

Escape the hustle of life and join us at Spring Banks Cottage, a serene woodland retreat nestled among 9 acres of forested land.

The Spring Banks Cottage is situated next to a tranquil stream that you can hear from the cozy screened-in porch. The other 8+ acres are surrounded by the Newfound Creek, perfect for a quick morning jaunt to properly kick off your day.

This charming cottage offers a peaceful getaway just 15 minutes from downtown Asheville and 20 minutes to the quaint town of Weaverville. When staying at the cottage, you will have the convenience of exploring the nearby city, hiking the neighboring mountains, playing on the French Broad River, or opting to stay in and enjoy the leisurely rhythm of the property and its surroundings.

Whether you're sipping coffee on the porch or soaking in the private hot tub under the stars, it's the perfect spot for those looking to immerse themselves in the beauty of mountain living while still enjoying convenient access to the city's vibrant attractions. With its secluded location and picturesque surroundings, Spring Banks Cottage promises a rejuvenating escape for nature lovers and city dwellers alike.

The Space
Welcome to our serene cottage nestled on 9 acres of lush wooded land. Step outside to find a peaceful stream right behind the cottage, perfect for morning strolls, while the rest of the property is bordered by a creek awaiting exploration. Inside, you'll discover three fully furnished bedrooms, each boasting a luxurious king-sized bed and ensuite bathroom. Relax in the spacious living room with a large TV, or unwind on the screened-in porch while soaking in the picturesque views and soothing sounds of nature. Additional amenities include three charming porches, onsite laundry facilities, a fully equipped kitchen, and so much more, ensuring a comfortable and unforgettable stay for our guests.

As pictured on the listing, your hosts home shares the same driveway and is visible from the front of this rental. Knowing that we reside just 200 feet away, we are available to assist or interact as much or as little as you prefer.

Bedroom #1:
- King sized bed
- Connected to laundry room
- Full bath
- Large closet space
- Doors that open directly to porch overlooking the spring
- Ceiling fan
- Sound machine
- Reading nook
- Full length mirror
- Ample amount of space to open suitcases, do a morning yoga routine, or lounge

Bedroom #2:
- King sized bed
- 3/4 bath (no bathtub)
- Foldable crib
- Air Mattress
- Desk for WFH
- Large closet space
- Ceiling fan
- Sound machine
- Full length mirror
- Ample amount of space to open suitcases, roll around with kiddos, or add an air mattress for additional guests

Bedroom #3:
- Access by stairs
- King sized bed
- Trundle bed with two twin beds
- Full bath with additional makeup counter
- Desk for WFH
- Private deck access
- Large closet space
- Ceiling fan
- Sound machine
- Full length mirror
- Ample amount of space for more suitcases, more air mattresses, more yoga, and more rolling around.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of French Broad River. You'll find features such as 1 hot tub and laundry facilities. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 5-minute drive from French Broad River and 12 minutes from Ledges Whitewater Park
Woodland Retreat - 15 min to DT Asheville offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Front entrance ramp
  • In-room accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 4 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: We are happy with larger than 50lb pets as well.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Woodland Retreat - 15 min to DT Asheville Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a beautiful place! Clean, well decorated, peaceful and only 20 minutes to downtown Asheville! We loved our stay here and will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amelia b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Family had a Blast !! The Host was Amazing !! The cottage was absolutely beautiful and had everything we needed !! It’s very spacious and accommodated 6 adults and 3 children. We will definitely be back .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Guy H., Evans, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and the host was quick to communicate. Highly recommend for a stay in Asheville. Dog friendly was a great perk!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Malina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was great. The hot tub was wonderful. Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay! The hosts were responsive and kind. I would book another stay there!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin O.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was quick to answer with any questions and the house was perfect for our triple couples trip! Each room has its own full bathroom which is a big plus!! And a quiet spot to hang out on all the patios/porches! We would love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon N., CHARLOTTE

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean! Comfortable beds Great porches! Enjoyed the firepit. Likes the bedroom / bath layout
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krissy N.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was very responsive and friendly. House was cute with nice amenities. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pet friendly cottage located in the woods. Watched the sunrise to the hoots of great horned owls and coyote howls! The fire pit and fire table, along with the screened in porch, were where we spent our waking time. The mattresses were amazing! Loved this place, will return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall great area, the house was perfect for our girls trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed here for my sister's bachelorette weekend! It was a wonderful time. The cottage was clean and the check in was smooth.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

Liked: Cleanliness
The House was very clean, the images on the listing are accurate. The host was very responsive. Our dog enjoyed her the dog area. I enjoyed drinking coffee on the back porch. It was a perfect get a way.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cute and well furnished house. Love the screened in porch. Nice and quiet area with the sounds of a bubbling brook.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill Rebecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness
House is in a great location. Very peaceful. Lovely sounds of nature. Very well stocked house. Excellent communication with host.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay very much. The house worked out perfectly for us and was clean and very well equipped. The layout provides privacy with plenty of space to gather as a group. Our hosts, Maggie and Ryan, were responsive to our questions.We partially chose to stay here because the hosts are giving back to the community which is still recovering from Hurricane Helene. It turned out to be a perfect place to gather with family. I would choose to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason S., Raleigh, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
We’re always on the lookout for new places to stay when we visit Asheville, and this place was a fantastic discovery! The cottage is stunning, and the view is breathtaking. We also appreciated the thoughtful touches that set this property apart from others we’ve stayed at. Regrettably, we could only stay for one night on our way to Nashville, but we’re definitely planning to return for a longer stay next time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a wonderful house and hosts! This was one of our favorite houses and we've stayed in many over the years. Check-in was easy and Maggie and Ryan did so many things to make our stay extra special for my husband's birthday. They are so kind and communication was great. The kitchen was well appointed and the whole house was set up to make guests feel welcome and relaxed. All the bedrooms are spacious and have comfortable beds, lots of pillows and extra blankets. There is a huge TV in the family room and a very comfortable sofa that easily fit everyone. But, our favorite room was the screened in porch over looking the woods. We had coffee there each morning. We loved that we were 15 minutes from downtown Asheville, but we felt like we were a million miles away. I can't say enough good things about this house and how nice the hosts are. We will definitely come back and stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela A.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property and home are a little slice of heaven! The home is beautiful and well stocked with anything you need. We spent every morning on the screened in porch, enjoying the views and coffee. The owners were so lovely and helpful. We especially appreciated it being pet friendly so we were able to bring our dog and cat.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Retreat

Super responsive host. Clean accommodations. Kitchen functional, just not up to date appliances. Remote and very quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy A., The Woodlands, TX USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome stay & Awesome Host

The place was great and the location even better. Great communication with the host and could not have asked for a better spot to spend time with my family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jill G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Retreat

Easy check in and check out. Plenty of room for everyone to relax,
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible stay

Excellent host and location. We had a great time and really enjoyed our stay. Host would reply to question in a couple of minutes. The cabin was clean and beautiful. Thank you so much.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful retreat

This was exactly what we were looking for. We wanted a location not far from N. Asheville, yet not in town, that could accommodate our extended family and a dog. This home was all we asked for and more! The hosts were beyond gracious and answered questions super fast. Property was immaculate and cozy. The absolute best feature is the back screened in porch/deck - listening to all the birds each morning and evening while spending time with family was priceless. There were so many features that we didn’t even get a chance to appreciate them all!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaila M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway

Maggie and Ryan were wonderful hosts! We enjoyed our stay, hiking and exploring the surrounding woods. This house has everything you need and more! I felt right at home. You won’t be disappointed by this amazing home close to Asheville.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025