Romantic Story Book Cottage offers you ultimate luxury & comfort!
Location: Asheville, Smoky Mountains, North Carolina, USA (1 mile from downtown Hendersonville, 13 miles to Asheville) View Map
Accommodations: Cabin, 2 Bedrooms + Sunroom, 1 Bath (Sleeps 4)
STORY BOOK COTTAGE
Expect to fall in love with this enchanting Story Book Cottage filled with character, charm and elegance! Indulge in the lavish touches added to pamper you including an awesome Massage Chair, Hot Tub, Kohler jetted bath tub, sumptuous 400 count cotton sheets, elegant comforters & throws, ultra luxury mattresses (king and queen), gas log fireplace, all new kitchen and bath, quality furniture, spacious deck overlooking an eleven acre woodlands, and much more. This is a warm, inviting home rather than a "vacation rental house."
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AMENITIES:
We lovingly restored this adorable cottage to its original beauty with added touches of luxury. Enjoy the spectacular heart-of-pine original floors, elegant fireplace mantle with gas logs and remote control, deep Kohler jetted bath tub and furniture vanity sink. You’ll appreciate the high-end all new kitchen with stainless appliances and top-of-the-line cookware. Each bedroom has a beautiful view and access through the double French doors to the peaceful back deck and hot tub overlooking the eleven acre woodlands beyond. Kids love the playground equipment with slide, fort, swings and climbing wall.
LOCATION:
Nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood, you have the convenience of in-town living yet the privacy of an eleven acre woodlands out your back door where you can take a peaceful walk. We think it’s the best of both worlds! You’re only a mile to the charming historic downtown Hendersonville Main Street shops, galleries, antique stores & restaurants as well as Patton Park with an Olympic size pool. Plus it’s a quick thirteen miles to Asheville and eighteen miles to the Biltmore Estate (we have DISCOUNTED Biltmore Tickets good for TWO consecutive days instead of one!).
Let me take you on a quick tour of the Story Book Cottage to give you an idea of how pleased you will be to stay here.
LIVING ROOM:
When you arrive, a long driveway leads you to the cottage set back off the street from the other homes with plenty of parking and a comfortable front porch with old-time rocking chairs. Enter the door to a bright sunroom filled with windows graced by elegant curtains. The open wood beam archway joins it to the stylish living room. Enjoy the comfortable plush sofas, graceful dining table, HDTV with built-in DVD/VCR & DVR (allows live TV pause, rewind, recording, etc.) for your entertainment, big movie library, high speed wireless internet, and to spoil you further, an awesome hands-on-technology iJoy 250 massage chair! You may never want to leave!
KITCHEN:
A large breakfast bar opens the living room into the delightful kitchen which has been thoughtfully and fully equipped with quality cookware to please any chef. All new maple cabinets, gorgeous countertops, new stainless steel appliances are accented by bright red KitchenAid cookware & accessories. You have sharp cooking knives, quality silverware, cheerful hand-painted dinnerware, coffee grinder and much more! Eat at the kitchen table and enjoy the view out the picture window. New appliances include a side-by-side refrigerator with ice/water in the door, oven (cook with gas!), microwave, dishwasher and a front-loading washer and dryer set.
KING & QUEEN BEDROOMS:
The bedrooms are tastefully furnished, decorated and each with a TV. Double French doors open out to the peaceful woodlands, hot tub and sitting area on the back deck. Indulge in sumptuous 400 count sheets, plush blankets, lovely bed coverings, and premium quality mattresses (king and queen). The master bedroom has a sitting area for two and the guest bedroom has a writing desk for those notes home. For the extra guest, there is a quick inflate/deflate air bed.
BATHROOM:
The all-new bathroom features a marbleized tile floor and tub-surround, a deep Kohler jetted tub, elegant furniture vanity with marble top, one-of-a-kind mirror and lovely lighting. Dry off with plush, soft towels provided for your use. You have central heat and air conditioning to keep you comfortable.
FOR CHILDREN: There is a fun outside playground with swings, slide, climbing wall and fort. There are toys, stuffed animals, books and games. For babies there is a sturdy portable crib, high chair, small stroller and Pack N'Play.
WHAT YOU'LL FIND:
Throughout this comfortable, charming home are sophisticated wall colors, delightful paintings, plush throws, and decorator touches of elegance. The thoughtful little extras we’ve provided will make you feel that you’re staying at a best friend’s home rather than a rental house. We provide quality bed linens, soft absorbent towels, paper supplies, soaps, and other essentials to simplify what you need to bring for your stay.
YOU DESERVE TO BE SPOILED!
We want you to feel pampered and relaxed when you stay at our Hendersonville NC delightful home. We thoroughly love creating a beautiful place and look forward to sharing it with you! We invite you to take home blissful memories of our warm North Carolina mountain hospitality.
SCROLL DOWN TO JUST ABOVE AREA MAP AT BOTTOM OF PAGE TO OUR WEBSITE LINK FOR MANY MORE PHOTOS OF THIS SPECTACULAR HOME & OUR OTHER 5 LUXURY ASHEVILLE VACATION HOMES!
WE HAVE BILTMORE ESTATE TICKETS AVAILABLE AT DISCOUNTED PRICES GOOD FOR 2 CONSECUTIVE DAYS INSTEAD OF JUST ONE! Even if you don't stay with us, we can still sell you the advance tickets! Children ages 9 & under are FREE at the Biltmore.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Central heat and air - all new system
- Washer: New full size front loading washer
- Dryer: New full size dryer
- Linens Provided: Top quality 400 count sheets, plush bedding & thick cotton towels to pamper you!
- Off Street Parking: Parking with turn-around area
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace: Gas logs with easy-to-use remote control & thermostat
- Beds
- King Bed: Ultra quality King Bed Mattress & sumptuous 400 count sheets, plush blankets & quality comforter!
- Queen Bed: Ultra quality Queen Bed Mattress & sumptuous 400 count sheets, plush blankets & quality comforter!
- Twin/Single Bed: Twin air bed with quick inflate/deflate built-in
- Crib: Portable baby crib, bumper pad and bedding
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (3) : Premium channels & HDTV & DVR (allows live TV pause, rewind, recording & more)
- DVD (3)
- VCR (3)
- Video Library: Lots of movies to choose from!
- CD Player (2)
- Jetted Tub in Bath: All new Kohler jetted tub!
- Private Hot Tub: Private Hot Tub for 4 on private back deck facing the woods
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Top quality Kitchen Aid cookware, knives & accessories! Hand painted dishes and quality silverware. Everything you need for preparing meals at home!
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Kitchen Aide quality cookware, sharp cooking knives, blender, mixer, crock pot, toaster, coffee maker, coffee grinder, waffle iron and much more!
- Refrigerator: New with ice/water dispenser in the door
- Dishwasher: New
- Microwave: New
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: New gas grill on private back deck. Eat at the patio table & chairs overlooking the 11 acre woodlands.
- Deck/Patio: Back deck is a peaceful setting in the woods for eating, grilling and hot tubbing!
- Balcony
- Communications
- Telephone (3) : FREE Local and Long Distance!
- Free Long Distance
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): High speed wireless Internet connection
- Other Amenities
- Awesome Massage Chair; high speed wireless internet connection; Jetted Bath Tub, Hot Tub, fireplace with gas logs w/remote control; Kohler jetted bath tub; three televisions...built-in DVD/VCR; video movie library; gas grill; central heat and air conditioning; full size washer and dryer; laundry supplies; ultra luxury king bed; ultra luxury queen bed; phone – FREE long distance in continental United States; writing desk and supplies; board games; paperback books; iron and ironing board; hair dryer; CD player/radio; alarm clocks; 400-count cotton sheets; soft blankets; thick plush towels; elegant comforters; luxurious throws; ceiling fans; patio table and chairs; basic tool kit; first aid kit; KitchenAid cookware and accessories; quality silverware; KitchenAid sharp cooking knives; festive hand-painted dishes; coffee maker; coffee grinder; toaster; blender; waffle iron; hand mixer; storage containers; crock pot; dishwasher; microwave;
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Dogs considered with prior approval. Pet rent charged. Guests must agree to our pet policies as listed on our website.
- Kid Friendly: Outdoor fort/swings/slide/climbing wall; Stuffed animals; toys & books; Baby Crib, Infant Pack' N Play; Small Stroller; High Chair;
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Other Activities
- WE HAVE BILTMORE ESTATE TICKETS AVAILABLE AT DISCOUNTED PRICES GOOD FOR 2 CONSECUTIVE DAYS INSTEAD OF JUST ONE! Even if you don't stay with us, we can still sell you the advance tickets! Children ages 9 & under are FREE at the Biltmore.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Nightly rate: $149 for 1-2 guests; $159 for 3-4 guests
Week Rate: $750(1-2 guest);$799(3-4)(Jan/Feb/Mar/Apr/Sept/Nov/Dec/except holidays)
Week Rate: $850(1-2 guests); $899(3-4) (May/June/July/Aug/Oct/except holidays);
Add to rates 11.75% taxes and $55 - $75 cleaning fee.
Minimum stay: 3-7 nights depending on time of year. Holidays minimum week stay.
Minimum stay may be waived for last minute bookings.
Cancellation Fee. This is a No Smoking home.
Dogs considered with prior approval& agreement to pet policies. Pet rent charged.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:


Map & Owner's Profile
Storybook -Massage Chair/King/Hot Tub/Fp/Wifi/ Kid Friendly
Year Purchased: 2006
Why the Owner Chose Asheville
We’ve lived in Asheville NC for many years & find great joy in discovering more & more reasons why this is the best place in the world to live! Asheville is consistently in the “Top 10 Places To Live” according to almost any criterion published! It’s a diverse multi-cultural blend of mountain folk & cosmopolitan society set in a dramatically beautiful mountain setting. It is our heart-felt desire to provide gorgeous welcoming homes in spectacular settings & to share our town with you!
The Unique Benefits at this Cabin
We live near our homes & pride ourselves in taking exquisite care of each property! The Story Book Cottage has been lovingly & totally restored to its original charm, elegantly furnished & decorated, thoughtfully accessorized with special amenities to pamper you (including massage chair, hot tub, high speed internet, king & queen beds w/sumptuous bedding, HDTVs, quality kitchen, kid friendly & much more!) We offer a warm inviting home for our guests instead of just a “vacation rental.”
The famous Biltmore House built in 1895, is America’s largest private home with an astounding 250 rooms. Visit the home, acres of gardens, winery & more! We sell discounted tickets good for 2 Days!
Known as “America’s Favorite Drive,” the scenic 469 mile parkway winds through the heart of Asheville & the spectacularly beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains with numerous hiking trails & pull-out vistas
With over 500,000 acres of forest in the heart of NC’s Blue Ridge Mtns, you can hike through virgin forests, visit spectacular waterfalls, mountain-bike, climb, fly-fish, and paddle whitewater
For awesome 75 mile views in the Hickory Nut Gorge of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a 404 foot waterfall & outstanding hiking trails, be sure to visit North Carolina’s 4000 acre CHIMNEY ROCK STATE PARK
Known as the Poet of the People,” the picturesque Sandburg 264 acre estate w/5 miles of trails & gardens is free to the public w/a small charge for the guided house tour. Open daily year round.
The lovely 60 acre park offers recreational activities: frisbee golf, fishing, softball & soccer fields, bike trails, nature walks along Cane Creek, picnic areas. Next door is a public golf course
The 434 acre botanically diverse forest offers nature trails, mtn biking, educational programs, plants marked with informational signs & is part of University of NC’s research & conservation programs
This 10,400 acre forest is famous for astounding waterfalls & a 100 miles of beautiful trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding. Enjoy fishing in the 5 lakes, warm water & cold water streams
Fish, sail, canoe, paddle boat, camp or picnic at LAKE JULIAN (a thermal lake), Open daily year around & is a great family recreational park located at the south edge of Asheville
19 acres of recreational activities: Olympic pool, walking trails, a new $360K skate park (skate boarding & in-line skating), tennis, basketball & racquetball courts, baseball fields, picnic areas
This premier facility is home to the 10-day NC Mountain State Fair, horse shows, rodeos, motorcycle rallies, RV/Truck shows & countless other events. Can be rented for weddings & family functions
Native Wildlife & Natural Habitat is a fun & educational adventure for kids & adults. Showcases native Appalachian wildlife in their natural habitats & is much more than a zoo!
This 210 mile long river is the 3rd oldest in the world! Enjoy it for its stunning beauty and for the fishing (small mouth bass & catfish), white water rafting, kayaking & canoeing.
A vibrant historic village with 8 blocks & side streets of unique shopping, delicious restaurants, antique stores, gift shops, decorator stores, galleries, museums & more!
The State Theater of NC is one of the “Top Ten Theaters in the Country.” This live theater offers quality professional entertainment rarely found so far from Broadway. Open April –Dec.
Self-guided, well-marked hiking trails, trails with “Talking Trees,” picnic & camping areas. Exhibits depict ecology of a managed forest. 8 Mi S of downtown Hendersonville. Tues – Sun, March – Nov
Home of 750 juried members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild. Located on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Milepost # 382. Shop for one-of-a-kind handmade crafts, see live demonstrations & gallery
Indoor & Outdoor Go-Carts, Multi-Level Laser Tag, Bumper Cars, Mini Bowling, Climbing Wall, Arcade, Soft Play Area, Indoor Mini-Golf, Batting Cages, Party Rooms & More!
Part of the Black Mountain Range, Mt Mitchell, the highest point east of the Mississippi at 6684 feet, is a beautiful drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway (from Asheville about 50 minutes).
Mount Pisgah off the Blue Ridge Parkway stands at 5,721 feet Take the trail leading to the top of the mountain peak for awesome views or just enjoy the panoramic view while eating at the Pisgah Inn r
Just outside the entrance to the Biltmore Estate is the charming village of Biltmore with delightfully unique shops, galleries and restaurants.
Owner's Map of Asheville
We are Stephanie Joy Johnson (a professional decorator, color expert & stager of homes for sale) & Robert A Bowles (a professional home remodeler & electronics expert). We are passionate about living in these awesome mountains of Western North Carolina. We adore hosting guests who come to our lovely Asheville & Hendersonville mountain cities & who stay at our personally-owned vacation homes. "YOU DESERVE TO BE SPOILED!”
Property Photos
- Romantic Story Book Cottage offers you ultimate luxury & comfort! - Asheville, North Carolina Vacation Rental
- Story Book Cottage borders a peaceful 11 acre woodlands yet is right in town! - Asheville, North Carolina Vacation Rental
- Living Room with new comfy sofas, gas log fireplace & HDTV - Asheville, North Carolina Vacation Rental
- The living room is open to the all new kitchen
- Bedroom w/King Bed, TV/DVD/VCR looks out at 11 acre woods & private deck
- Another view of the bedroom with the ultra-luxury king bed
- Kids love to play in the fort with climbing wall, slide and swings
- Playground with fort, climbing wall, slide and swings
- Ultra Luxury Queen Bed & TV/DVD/VCR
- Bedroom w/Queen Bed, TV, writing desk & door to deck & woodlands view
- All new kitchen with stainless applicances & quality KitchenAid cookware
- A full size washer & dryer are hidden under the kitchen bar counter for your use
- Awesome Massage Chair will relax you at the end of a busy day of exploring!
- Sunroom Living Area with Elegant table & chairs for eating or playing cards
- Your back deck w/patio table/chairs, hot tub & gas grill overlooks woodlands
- Romantic & Cozy Living Room Sofas and Fireplace
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