Location: Asheville, Smoky Mountains, North Carolina, USA (West Asheville/Malvern Hills)
Accommodations: Vacation House, 1 Bedroom + Other (See Description), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4)
This unique, historical home was built by Harvey Firestone, Jr. in 1929 with additional extensions in 1979. It has also been home to a state senator and governor. Your living room, furnished with beautiful antiques, is part of the original structure with the bedroom and handicapped accessible bathroom adjacent. The bedroom overlooks a patio with private hot tub and garden fountain beckoning you deeper into the backyard with fairy walk and organic garden.
The historic Firestone Home is a short walk to the bus line, and two blocks from a large park with seasonal outdoor swimming, tennis courts, and covered pavilion picnicking.
A short drive to the main streets of West Asheville with library, churches, shopping, and entertainment. Convenient to everything Asheville has to offer, but located in a stately, side walked residential area. Let the historic Firestone Home be your luxurious home away from home!
Contact us regarding deeper rate discounts for mid week (includes Wednesday), long-term, and off-season extended stays.
Phone calls preferred. (We respond to most queries within 24 hours!)
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided: Plus personal laundry service provided for an additional fee.
- Off Street Parking: Room for two cars.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Please call for availability.
- Gas Fireplace: Seasonal; December-March.
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : One in master bedroom. The other is a daybed in the living room. Both are on wheels and can be moved.
- Crib: Request upon booking.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : Extended Cable with Showtime.
- DVD (2)
- VCR (2)
- Video Library: Eclectic DVD and video cassette collection. Ask us!
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: Eclectic CD and cassette collection. Ask us!
- Private Hot Tub: Soft tub, seats four. Ages 13 and older ONLY. Seasonal April-October.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: small kitchenette with small fridge and 2 burners and toaster oven, microwave, toaster, coffee maker/ grinder
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Coffee grinder/maker, pop-up toaster.
- Refrigerator: Dorm-sized.
- Microwave: Dorm-sized. As well as a full sized toaster oven large enough to cook small chicken.
- Catering Available: Fine, unique, southern California or ethnic cuisine available in our formal dining room for additional fees. Make your reservations when you book your stay.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Large gas grill, call ahead to reserve.
- Deck/Patio: Stone patio, right outside your bedroom door. With hot tub, covered dining, tiki torches.
- View/Location
- Mountain View: Seasonal, from your bedroom window.
- Communications
- Telephone (2) : National calling out-coming only
- Free Long Distance
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Available in the living room for your own computer.
- Other Amenities
- Apartment is located in historic home built by Harvey Firestone, Jr. in 1929, furnished with antiques throughout, whole house water filter, landscaped yard with fairy walk and organic garden, quiet neighborhood with sidewalks, 50 yards from bus line, 2 blocks from park with seasonal swimming, outdoor tennis courts, covered picnicking, everyone welcome, handicapped accessible. A beautiful old neighborhood with sidewalks for taking a stroll and two churches nearby.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: SERVICE ANIMALS OKAY! Please call to discuss other pets 40lbs. and under. Pet deposit required.
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): Grab bars in bathroom, raised toilet seat with bars, grab bars in step-in shower with hand-held shower head.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): One step entry.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Be 21.
- Smoking Not Allowed: NO SMOKING ON THE PROPERTY nor in the unit at any time. Guests will be charged $150.00 if smoking occurs inside the apartment. Guests will be asked to leave after warned with no refunds.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Shuffleboard
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
- Bowling, backpacking, camping, rollerskating, indoor seasonal ice skating, canoing, Botanical Gardens, Arboretum, Universities, Local Microbrewery Tours, Art Museum, Health Adventure Museum, Thomas Wolfe Memorial House, Carl Sandburg Home, Coburn Gem and Mine Museum, Antique Car Museum, Nature Center, Free Live Music, Concert Venues, The Orange Peel, Vance Birthplace, French Broad River Greenway, Riverfront Art District, Arts and Crafts Galleries, Folk Art Center, Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail, Biltmore Estate, Hot Springs, Pisgah National Forest, Cherokee Indian Reservation, Birdwatching, Guided Nature Walks, Fun Depot, Grandfather Mountain, Linville Caverns, Mountain Farm Museum, North Carolina Homespun Museum, Chimney Rock Park, Great Smoky Mountains Railway, Dupont National Forest, Lake Louise, Beaver Lake and Bird Sanctuary, Lake Julian Park, Casino Gambling, Music and Art Festivals, Contra Dancing, Swannanoa River Music Gathering, Flat Rock Playhouse
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Nov-Mar ............... $75/night (two night minimum)... $475/week
Apr-Oct................ $80/night (two night minimum)... $525/week
Holidays/Belle Chere .. $90/night (three night minimum)
Nightly rates based on double occupancy. 50% deposit due at booking NON-REFUNDABLE
Additional adults $25 .. Children 13-17 $17 .. Children 12 and under $15
Small pets under 40 lbs. only, plus cleaning fee and deposit, call first.
6.75% Sales Tax and 4% County Occupancy Tax not included.
Payments by cash, major credit cards, travelers checks, or money order.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- The original Firestone House - circa 1929. - Historical Asheville Vacation Rental
- The Firestone House today. - Historical Asheville Vacation Rental
- Spacious bedroom furnished with antiques overlooks patio and private hot tub. - Historical Asheville Vacation Rental
- Your large living room was the living room of the original Firestone House.
- The apartment is furnished with antiques throughout.
- Modern bathroom is handicapped accessible.
- Formal and spacious dining set for four.
- The Spacious Living Area
- The fairy path beckons you through the patio and past the fountain.
- View from the garden path.
- Extra sleeping accommodations for two.
- Comfortable and sunny relaxation
- Your efficiency kitchenette.
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Positive Rating
Scott and I enjoyed our stay. Our house is as beautiful in person as we hoped. Your thoughtfulness as a hostess was easily noticed and appreciated. The fresh froses, sparkling juice for Valentine's Day as well as Andew Mints with bedside water glasses, the choices of tea and coffee, complimentary waters... were all wonderful personal touches. We will definately come back to Asheville. It was certainly a home away from home. Best wishes... Feb. 14th 2009
Positive Rating
Your place is lovely and you thought of everything a guest might need. We appreciate all of the little touches; fresh flowers were especially appealing. Your restaurant recommendations were top notch especially Sunny Point and Nona Mia. We enjoyed everything being here and hope to return. Thank you for leaving us the real estate news to help us in our search for a home here.
Positive Rating
Such a great place at a great price. Asheville is a super place including all the surrounding places. The hot tub was a welcome after hiking. 12 Bones and Early Girl Eatery were most delicious! Sunday night at Jack of the Wood was great Irish music.
Positive Rating
We had a very comfortable and enjoyable experience here at the Firestone House! Thank you so very much. The Azalea Cafe is a great spot for breakfast and 12 Bones Bar-B-Que fantastic for lunch!!
Positive Rating
Thanks for the gracious and comfortable place to stay. We highly recommend the self guided walking tour of Asheville. There is no better place to eat lunch than Heiwa Shokudo on Lexington. ( Art emailed back to find out what brand of mattress, pillows, and pillow covers we have)!
Positive Rating
We enjoyed our stay very much and hope to come again soon. Asheville is fun.