Comfortable sunny relaxation in your salon surrounded by antiques and literature
Location: Asheville, Smoky Mountains, North Carolina, USA (West Asheville/ Malvern Hills)
Accommodations: House, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4)
Keywords: 700 sq.ft. luxury suite attached to a historic home. Furnished with antiques yet housed with all the comforts of modern technology. Convenient to downtown though located in a beautiful quite historic neighborhood. Walking distance to the popular West Asheville neighborhood.
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. Only 3 miles from downtown or 7-10 minutes. A bike ride, bus ride or car ride away.
A short drive to the main streets of West Asheville with library, churches, shopping, wonderful restaurants, and entertainment. Home to Beer City U.S.A. Finest breweries in America. Asheville is President Obama's new vacation spot. 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!
See our seasonal rate changes.
Phone calls preferred. (We respond to most queries within 24 hours!)
All reservations made by phone only.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided : Plus personal laundry service provided for an additional fee.
- Off Street Parking : Room for two cars on the property and RV.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Please call for availability.
- Gas Fireplace : Electric.
- Beds
- Queen Bed : Temper-Pedic Mattress.
- 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.
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub : NO hot tub available, sorry.
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : Extended Cable with Premium channels in two rooms. Two televisions. The master bedroom has a DVD/VHS player as well as a stereo/CD system.
- TV (No Cable/Satellite) : Two.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : Eclectic DVD and video cassette collection of over 100 movies. Ask us!
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : Eclectic CD and cassette collection. Ask us!
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : small kitchenette with small fridge and 2 burners and toaster oven, microwave, toaster, coffee maker/ grinder, large propane grill on request with burner.
- 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. Two burner electric burner.
- Catering Available : Fine, unique, southern California or ethnic cuisine, and more, all available in your room or in our formal dining room for additional fees. Make your reservations when you book your stay. Special dietary meals (vegan, gluten-free, diabetic,)
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Large gas grill, on your private patio. Call ahead to reserve.
- Deck/Patio : Stone patio, right outside your bedroom door. Covered dining, large grass yard for relaxing, tiki torches for night time lighting.
- View/Location
- Mountain View : Seasonal (in winter) from your bedroom window.
- Communications
- Telephone (2) : National calling out-coming only, on request.
- Free Long Distance : On request.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : YES! Included.
- 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
- No Pets Allowed : Service animals only with additional deposit.
- 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. Easy for wheelchair access.
- Not Suitable for Children : Many breakable antiques.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : 18. No drinking until 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. No smoking within 100 feet of property. Guests will be asked to leave after warned with no refunds.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Shuffleboard
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Other Activities
- (On property: Bocce ball, croquet, and frisbee), 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 Gat
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Dec-Mar................ $80/night (Two night minimum)
Apr-Dec.31................. $85/night (Two night minimum)... $499./week
Holidays/Belle Chere ... $89/night (Three night minimum)
Monthly................. $1499. (You receive 10 days free)
Additional adults $25 .. Children 13-17 $20 .. Children 12 and under $17
Rates based on double occupancy(add tax)50%. Deposit due upon reservation.
Military (must show ID) and Returning Guest Discounts of 15%.
Payments by cash, major credit cards, travelers checks, or money order. No checks.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2005
Property Photos
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- Comfortable sunny relaxation in your salon surrounded by antiques and literature - Historical Asheville Vacation Rental
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- The original Firestone House photo- circa 1929. - Historical Asheville Vacation Rental
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- Spring at the Firestone House. The Plethora of scented flowers is breathtaking! - Historical Asheville Vacation Rental
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- Come experience the beauty of winter. A trip to The Biltmore Estate is essential
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- Formal spacious dining with full catering available to suit your needs
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- The Spacious Living Area
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- The Firestone House today.
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- Your large living room arrangement with another sleeping possibility
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- View from the garden path.
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- Spacious private bedroom overlooks your private patio for relaxing and dining
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- The apartment is furnished with antiques throughout.
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- Extra sleeping accommodations for two.
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- Another sunny view of your large living room
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- Enjoy our backyard including our organic garden.
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- Kitchenette equipped with all of your needs including coffee and tea service
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- Modern bathroom is handicapped accessible
Traveler Reviews (12)
Great location, comfortable and cozy!
Guest: Scottieo
(Atlanta)
Date of Stay: 12/27/11
Review Submitted: 01/04/12
The Firestone House was perfect for our party of two. We had plenty of privacy and yet it felt like we were guests staying in someone's home. The owner, Jenna, was available if we needed her, but we only saw her when we arrived and when we left. The suite is perfect for a couple. We did eat breakfast in both days and had dinner in one of the two nights. There is an EarthFare just down the road which had all kinds of prepared foods. The queen bed was very comfortable and we slept great. The only down side, if any, was that there is no sink in the kitchenette area. Although the bathroom is next to it, so we could get water for coffee or tea there. Jenna has also provided a wash basin to wash dishes. There is a cooking unit with two buners which was slow to heat, but it did work. The microwave was very handy and the lovely dining table in the living room was very nice. I also appreciated the wifi access! We will definitely stay here again. It met our needs perfectly. Thanks, Jenna!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+.
Historic and Comfortable
Guest: Brad
(Melbourne, FL)
Date of Stay: 12/30/11
Review Submitted: 01/03/12
Our stay at the Historic Firestone House was a pure pleasure. It was located a short distance from the Biltmore Estate and downtown Asheville. The furnishings were plush and yet practical all of which made for a memorable stay. We are planning a return in the Spring.
Owner response:Thank you so much Cecil for taking the time to tell others about The Firestone House. I can't wait for you and Susan to return in the spring! Don't forget about your 15% discount on all of your future visits. Tell your friends so that they also can take advantage of our discount rate. For you this also applies to holidays! Thank you again for caring for our home. Sincerely yours, Jenna and M.C.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, age 55+.
Back again
Guest: Lynn
(San Antonio, TX)
Date of Stay: 12/13/11
Review Submitted: 12/19/11
Very nice home in a quiet neighborhood in West Asheville. Downtown is just about ten minutes away and the shops on Haywood are just a few blocks away. This is my second visit to Firestone and I will return.
Owner response:Thank you so much Lynn for taking the time to write such a kind review. We also appreciate the condition in which you left the suite. We would like to offer you a free night during your next stay in Asheville. Please don't forget to tell your friends that they now can receive 15% discount when they mention your name. Most Sincerely, Jenna and M.C. The Historic Firestone House
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.
Guest: Julie and Russell
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Date of Stay: 06/04/10
Review Submitted: 06/06/10
Thank you so much for a wonderful stay in Asheville. Our accommodations at The Firestone House were delightful and your gracious hospitality; well we couldn't have asked for more. The wheels definitely have been set in motion and perhaps we will see you around town in the fall! Thanks again Julie and Russell Bloomington, IN
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Guest: Jenny and Tom
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Date of Stay: 03/13/10
Review Submitted: 06/06/10
Thank you so much for having us and making us feel so at home! You didn't miss a single detail; you even had instructions for the coffeepot which was very helpful in grinding the fresh organic beans which you provided! Thank you for being such a sweetheart. See you next time. Jenny and Tom
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Guest: Grethen
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Date of Stay: 12/19/09
Review Submitted: 06/06/10
My second stay at The Firestone House; and it was wonderful again! Clean, quiet, and convenient make and wonderful combination for accommodations in Asheville. See you again soon! Gretchen
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Guest: Scott & Stacy
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Date of Stay: 07/15/09
Review Submitted: 07/15/09
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
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Guest: Catherine and Jerry
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Date of Stay: 10/25/08
Review Submitted: 10/25/08
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.
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Guest: Jean and Steve
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Date of Stay: 10/20/08
Review Submitted: 10/20/08
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.
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Guest: Mark, Jackie, baby Lily, dog
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Date of Stay: 08/15/08
Review Submitted: 08/15/08
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!!
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