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Storybook -Massage Chair/King/Hot Tub/Fp/Wifi/ Kid Friendly Asheville, North Carolina Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 123979

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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)

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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:

  • Visa
  • Mastercard

Dates available: Year Round
Before contacting us, please check our calendar for your desired dates.

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Note: Each property is individually owned or managed.

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.”

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Biltmore Estate, America’s Largest Home

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!

B
Blue Ridge Parkway

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

C
Pisgah National Forest

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

D
Chimney Rock State Park

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

E
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

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.

F
Fletcher Community Park

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

G
NC Arboretum Experimental Forest

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

H
DuPont State Forest & Waterfalls

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

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Lake Julian

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

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Hendersonville Public Patton Park

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

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WNC Agricultural Center & Fairgrounds

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

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Western NC Nature Center

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!

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French Broad River

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.

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Historic Downtown Hendersonville Main Street

A vibrant historic village with 8 blocks & side streets of unique shopping, delicious restaurants, antique stores, gift shops, decorator stores, galleries, museums & more!

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Flat Rock Playhouse State Theater

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.

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Holmes Educational State Forest

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

Q
Folk Art Center & Park Visitor Center

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

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Fun Depot for Families

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!

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Mount Mitchell, the highest peak in the East at 6684 feet.

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).

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Mount Pisgah at 5,721 feet

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

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Historic Biltmore Village Shops

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!”

 

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Guest Comments (54)

  • 11/10/09
    Positive Rating
    The Rasins Family , Niceville, FL
    • We LOVED our stay at SBC! I had researched many properties and was looking for something affordable, with a good location that had the amenities we needed (a full kitchen was a MUST) We could not have been more pleased! Every single amenity one could think of was there and few we hadn't thought of either! We came to NC to spend parents weekend with our son who attends a nearby boarding school. We didn't plan to do a lot of "things" in the area (we've done those on previous trips), we just wanted to feel like we were home and be a family. SBC was the perfect place to do that! We cooked, played, hot-tubbed, laughed, cried, the whole 9 yards. It was a true home-away-from-home. The beds were to DIE for! So very comfy and the throws on the beds and sofas were delightful. We felt a little guilty staying inside so much when the weather was perfect, but we did exactly what we needed to do. Thanks again for a lovely stay at SBC. We hope to stay again in the spring!
  • 11/04/09
    Positive Rating
    Cindy Zozus , Punta Gorda, Florida
    • Thank you so much for the use of your beautifully decorated cottage. I normally spend hours, day, weeks and sometimes even months if I book ahead trying to find what I consider the best vacation home to suit my families needs. Other than the fact that your cottage was not a log cabin or deep in the woods.... My family was very pleased. ( and that are not easy to please ). First thank you for the Halloween Candy. We got rained out trick or treating and my son was so content with the basket that you left, he didnt shed 1 tear. Oh about the house where can I start...... First the bedding, linens and decorations throughout are wonderful. The beds and blankets are so comfortable. The massage chair... well that was an every day fight between us all who got it first.......Oh how great to have that to come home to after a long day of hiking.. or should I say climbing since the elevator was out at Chimney Rock and we had to climb to the top. The hot tub was a great asset. We only used it once for a very short time because we were so exhausted. It was nice to have the back yard is so private. Ok... what is the most important part to a vacation rental to my family... a great kitchen because they like to eat their meals at home. You kitchen had everything that we needed to cook complete meals, unlike so many other rentals. I loved everything and how easy it was to find. Ingles and Fresh Market were both so close that we utilized the great kitchen often. The games, the movies, the bathroom towels, the picnic basket, the fireplace, the pens, the pads, you thought of everything. I will highly recommend your home to anyone who asks and I hope to come back soon.. maybe around the holidays so I can get the feeling of Christmas.. You know winters in Florida just dont feel like Christmas to me.
  • 11/01/09
    Positive Rating
    The Mette Family , New Bern, NC
    • October 17,- October 24, 2009 The Story Book Cottage was a great place for us to spend a wonderful fall break. It is a very cute cottage, with a lot of comforts. We especially enjoyed the nice kitchen, the fireplace, and the hot tub. Also, the mountains are great. There are a lot of fun trails, for hiking, around here. Some very beautiful trails are the Looking Glass Rock Trail and the trails at the Graveyard Fields. Overall, this is a very great, little home for a couple of days,and there are so many things you can do around here. We loved the Story Book cottage, and we would love to come again!
  • 10/21/09
    Positive Rating
    Diana & Don , Ft. Lauderdale, FL
    • We loved our stay at the cottage. You know how sometimes you book a getaway and the description says "luxury, be pampered" and then when you get there it's a disappointment? I've kind of taken that as inevitable after staying in many places. What a wonderful surpise to come across this cabin that actually lived up to the promise!!! It is nicer than our house, we wanted to just move in. Everything was perfect from the decor to the fully equiped kitchen to the comfy beds, the hot tub, a video library for relaxing in front of the fire in the evenings, the woods out back, even the neighbors were friendly, it was everything we hoped for and more. We would definitely stay there again the next time we visit Asheville. The location is also central to everwhere we wanted to go. Downtown Hendersonville itself was fun with art galleries and restaurants, and the apple farms were only a few minutes away. Thank you for going the extra mile with this space!
  • 09/14/09
    Positive Rating
    Sarah , Portland, OR
    • I chose the Story Book Cottage as a home away from home for myself and my family during our trip to N. Carolina. It turned out to be a fabulous choice! The Cottage has so many amenities, charming decor, and was very clean. We would certainly wish to stay there again in future!
  • 09/01/09
    Positive Rating
    Steve and Jean Butaud , Lafayette, Louisiana
    • My husband and I spent 8 days at the Story book cottage and it exceeded our expectations. The cottage is truly a delight and so well supplied with anything we may have needed. We cooked most of our night meals either in the kitchen or on the grill and were very pleased with all of the cooking utensils. We would definitely recommend the cottage to anyone looking for a get away with all the comforts of home.
  • 08/14/09
    Positive Rating
    carol hammond , sullivan, indiana 47882
    • We loved the cottage decor and all the appliances! The cookware was fantastic as were all the ammenities. We actually did not need to take anything except our personal belongings. The woods behind the property has a spectacular view and the BBQ grill and cooking utensils were great. We have never stayed in a cabin so well equipped and we have stayed in several cabins through the years. We will certainly come back when we can and highly recommend the cabin to all our friends and anyone looking for a cabin in the NC area. My husband said the cabin looked like it was set up for a family to move right into. Thanks again for allowing us to enjoy your beautiful cabin!
  • 08/07/09
    Positive Rating
    Brian , Evansville, IN
    • My husband and I stayed at the Storybook Cottage for our 15th anniversary. We loved the interior decorating. The Cottage was clean and had everything that we needed. It was close to all the special attractions, and was a great place to relax.
  • 07/28/09
    Positive Rating
    Laura , Orlando, FL
    • Our family enjoyed our stay at the Story Book Cottage. It was decorated wonderfully and our children enjoyed the outside play set! The house is well-equipped, you've thought of everything! Thank you for sharing your home with us.
  • 07/06/09
    Positive Rating
    Jim & Deb Solinsky , Holly Springs, NC
    • Dear Stephanie and Robert, We so enjoyed our stay in your Story Book Cottage! Not only was it a great location that allowed us to easily travel to so many sites offered within the Hendersonville/Asheville area, but it was the cabin itself that was nicely decorated, clean and cozy, private,and relaxing. Our boys really enjoyed exploring the backyard's eleven acres, and also the nearby mountain bike trails. Jim and I really appreciated the hot-tub after hiking, and a long day at the Biltmore Estate! Thank you again, and we'll definitely be back. Sincerely, Deb Solinsky

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Dates available: Year Round
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Note: Each property is individually owned or managed.

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