Location: Asheville, Smoky Mountains, North Carolina, USA (I-26, Exit 40, Downtown Asheville & Hendersonville 15 min.) View Map
Accommodations: Chalet, 1 Bedroom + Sleeping Porch, 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 2)
JOY CHALET:
Be outrageously spoiled by the luxury of our delightfully romantic JOY CHALET. You're sure to appreciate the comfortable elegant furnishings, luxury king bed with sumptuous bedding, fully equipped kitchen with quality cookware, gas log fireplace with remote, hot tub on private screened back porch, awesome massage chair, Jacuzzi bath tub, high speed wireless Internet connection and more! We lovingly furnished and decorated it with an eye toward beauty and comfort with extra special touches to pamper you. The JOY CHALET is a warm, inviting home rather than a vacation rental house. We love pampering our guests!
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LOCATION:
The charming Joy Chalet back yard is at the edge of a 33 acre woodlands forest in a small community of cedar chalets. It’s conveniently located just off Interstate 26 Exit 40 at the south edge of Asheville close to restaurants, shopping and the Biltmore House. Walk the woodlands path from the back yard to the creek and tree bench swing. It is 15 minutes to downtown Asheville, downtown Hendersonville or the Biltmore House. Buy from us your DISCOUNTED Biltmore Tickets good for TWO consecutive days instead of just one!
LIVING ROOM:
A cheerful gas stone fireplace in a soaring 20 foot wall with a lovely oil painting above greet you as you enter your front door. The luxuriously comfortable couches and rich marble tables are quietly elegant and a perfect nest to watch your flat screen 37" HDTV with simple-to-use built-in DVD. Choose from over 100 movies in our video library or watch cable TV. Better yet, it’s the ideal spot to just peacefully sit and unwind in front of the fire.
Central air conditioning makes summers cool although seldom needed in these Blue Ridge Mountains. Just past the living room is the eat-in kitchen, pretty powder room and laundry area.
For the fun of it, we’ve provided a vintage 1948 Scrabble board, a 1961 Monopoly game, a 1974 Easy Money game plus games such as chess, checkers, playing cards, Yahtzee, etc. In addition, we have a small selection of enjoyable paperback novels.
KING BEDROOM SUITE:
Your romantic upstairs bedroom suite features a magnificent tapestry over a plush Simmons king bed, sumptuous 400 count cotton sheets, butter-soft blankets & elegant comforter. Lay back in luxury while you watch your flat screen TV with a simple-to-use built-in DVD/VCR.
A handsome dresser, chest of drawers and walk-in closet offer plenty of space for your clothes. And, best of all, an amazing Human Touch Technology Massage Chair will send you to heaven! It’s our favorite ultimate pleasure. A tasteful bathroom with a Jacuzzi bathtub/shower and sumptuously thick cotton towels complete the master suite. Oh, don’t you love to be spoiled!
FULL KITCHEN:
If you prepare meals at home, your eat-in kitchen is thoughtfully & fully equipped with quality cookware! You have full-size appliances including refrigerator with ice/water in the door, electric flat cooktop with self-cleaning oven, dishwasher, microwave, and disposal. Enhance your meals by serving them on our festive hand-painted dinnerware, heavy glasses and quality silverware. You’ll find sharp knives, a multitude of pots, pans, bake dishes, cookie sheets, cake pans, pizza pan, muffin pans, hand mixer, toaster, blender, waffle iron, crock pot, coffee maker and even a coffee grinder for your freshly brewed coffee. You’ll find a selection of spices and a few other goodies as well.
There's also a full-size washer and dryer for your convenience.
OUTSIDE:
Step out your back door onto a wonderful screened, covered porch. Relax there in privacy in an intimate two-person lounger spa hot tub and view the woods and wildlife in your back yard. Drink a morning cup of coffee in the deck chairs or venture out into the yard to enjoy the two-person swing. Wander along the woodlands path to the swing suspended from a tree by the creek. Ah, the romance of it all!
YOU'RE INVITED!:
We’ve had a great time creating a nurturing restful atmosphere here in the Blue Ridge Mountains. We’ve newly furnished, painted and supplied our house with everything to make your visit a dream vacation. This is our favorite place in the world and we’re thrilled to share our enchanted little chalet with you.
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WE SELL BILTMORE ESTATE TICKETS 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 & air. Ceiling fans in bedroom, kitchen and covered back porch.
- Washer: full size
- Dryer: full size
- Linens Provided: 400 thread count sheets, ultra soft blanket, elegant comforter, extra pillows, thick bath towels, special hot tub towels.
- Off Street Parking: Room for 2 cars
- Gas Fireplace: Use as a vented or unvented gas log fireplace with remote control for easy use.
- Beds
- King Bed: Sleep well on this ultra-luxury quality king mattress!
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : TVs with built-in DVD/VCR for easy one control use in bedroom and living room. Enjoy our big movie video library.
- DVD (2)
- VCR
- Video Library: Extensive collection of DVD & VHS movies
- CD Player
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Private Hot Tub: Romantic hot tub for two on covered, screened back porch
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Our kitchen is thoughtfully & fully equipped with quality cookware and equipment to please any chef!
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Quality pots, pans, baking dishes, coffee maker, coffee grinder, waffle iron, toaster, cookie & pizza pans, crock pot, steamer, blender, hand mixer, and much more!
- Refrigerator: Water & Ice in door.
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: The covered, screened back porch has privacy roll-down screens, comfy wicker chairs & table, and a hot tub for two.
- Communications
- Telephone (2)
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Massage Chair iJoy with high tech "Hands on Technology", Big Video Library, Covered Swing for 2, Paperback books, Biltmore Estate Tickets available at discounted prices good for 2 days instead of 1!
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Pets considered with prior approval. Pet rent is charged.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Boating
- Swimming
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
- A must see is the 250 room Biltmore House. If you love to shop, there are fantastic antique stores, numerous galleries, unique boutique shops, & amazing hand-crafted goods, This region is host to numerous festivals filled with music, dance, arts & crafts, There are family events, concerts, cinemas and museums, For golfers, there are numerous courses throughout the area. There is skiing, white water rafting, you name it! Check out the new Fun Depot for a wealth of indoor fun, Sightseeing along the Blue Ridge Parkway is outstanding with many hiking trails & waterfalls along the way, These ancient Appalachian Mountains is home to mountain music & dancing, Several times a week you can test your dancing shoes at Contra Dancing with live upbeat Celtic music. 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 Biltm
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Nightly rate: $149
$750 Off Season Weekly rate (Jan,Feb, March,April, Sept, Nov, Dec except holidays)
$850 In Season Weekly rate (May, June, July, Aug, Oct, except holidays)
Minimum Stay: 3-7/nts depending on time of year. May be waived for last minute
Major Holidays have minimum week stay.
Additional charges: 11.75% taxes and one time $55 cleaning fee.
Dog Rent: $15/night/pet with prior approval.
Cancellation Fee. This is a no smoking home.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Romantic Joy Chalet -Massage Chair/Hot Tub/King/Fp/Wifi/Wooded
Year Purchased: 2004
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 Chalet
We live near our homes & pride ourselves in taking exquisite care of each property! Each of our homes has been lovingly remodeled, elegantly furnished, beautifully decorated, thoughtfully accessorized with special amenities to pamper you (including massage chairs, hot tubs, high speed internet, king beds w/sumptuous bedding, quality kitchens & 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
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
To fish, sail, canoe, paddle boat, camp or picnic, 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
A vibrant historic village with 8 blocks & side streets of unique shopping, delicious restaurants, antique stores, gift shops, decorator stores, galleries, museums & more!
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.
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
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
- Our Romantic JOY Chalet awaits your visit! - Asheville, North Carolina Vacation
- The Living Room has 2 comfortable couches, marble top tables & gas fireplace. - Asheville, North Carolina Vacation
- The eat-in kitchen is fully equipped! There's a Washer/Dryer in corner closet. - Asheville, North Carolina Vacation
- Quality King bed mattress w/luxurious 400 ct cotton sheets & soft blankets.
- The screened, covered back porch has a private 2 person recliner spa - Enjoy!
- Our Massage Chair with multiple features feels like a hands-on massage! mmmmm!!!
- Serve a delicous meal on cheerful hand painted dishes with quality silverware
- Your flat screen 37" TV with built in DVD is easy to use. Big video library too.
- Walk woodlands path to the creek with a swing for two suspended from a tree.
- Patio/picnic area, back of chalet bordering 33 acres of woodlands.
- Relax in your King Bed, watch TV/DVD/VCR or enjoy forest outside your window.
- Comfortable elegance with sofas and marble top tables
- Back of the Joy Chalet shows the covered, screened back porch area with hot tub.
- Back yard romantic swing for two
- Wild turkeys frequently wander through the yard....
- Side the the Joy Chalet leading to the back wooded acreage.
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