Walk to Haywood Rd/River Arts - Elegantly Restored 1870 Home, Bennett Suite

This site is for the Bennett Suite only.

The Bennett Suite has full-size beds in both bedrooms, sleeping a total of four people. Bennett features a spacious and comfortable living room, an eclectic dining room, a gourmet, fully-appointed chef's kitchen, two peaceful bedrooms, a period-correct and historically renovated ultra-modern bathroom, a shared front porch with rocking chairs, and a private back porch.

Come and enjoy the historic Bennett Suite of Inn on Westwood, which is located in the heart of funky West Asheville. West Asheville is known for its hip, vintage, and laid-back vibe, with local restaurants serving up comfort food, music venues booking up-and-coming acts, and shops filled with yet-to-be-discovered treasures. All are very walkable and friendly.

This private vacation home, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was built in the 1870s and converted into an Inn in 2014. Full of special touches, it features 13-foot ceilings, arched double doors, and beautiful crown molding. Rooms are spacious and filled with light from the grand, original floor-to-ceiling windows. Enjoy the private back porch with your morning coffee or watch the sunset over the mountains with an evening cocktail.

Amenities- ​The home is fully stocked for your vacation needs with complimentary tea and coffee, red and white wine, beer, granola bars, chocolate, and a chef's kitchen ready for you to use. Enjoy plush towels, bathrobes, and our Aveda bath products. A hairdryer, make-up wipes, an iron, an ironing board, coat hangers, and wireless Internet are available.

Outdoors
Enjoy a game of cornhole or use the fire pit for roasting marshmallows on cool mountain evenings. The over one-acre grassy backyard is available for any outdoor activities you would like to enjoy.

We want you to enjoy your stay in Asheville, unplug, and unwind. Therefore, there are no TVs at the Inn, but there is the ultimate high-speed wireless internet service.
House Rules - No smoking or vaping in the house. No TVs at the house, so you can unwind and relax.

For the comfort of all guests staying in the Inn in either the Atkinson Suite or the Bennett Suite, quiet hours are observed between 10 pm and 7 am.

There is NO on-site laundry or daily cleaning services. For guests enjoying extended stays, we provide additional towels upon request.

Children are always welcome, but unfortunately, we cannot accept pets.

Interaction with Guests
We are always available for questions, recommendations, emergencies, etc. While each suite is completely separate and very private, be aware that this is an Inn, and unless you rent the entire house, expect to hear some possible noise from other guests next door.

These are two completely separate units/suites, each having its own kitchens, dining rooms, bathrooms, bedrooms, living rooms, etc. The only shared portion is the large covered old-fashioned front porch.

The Neighborhood
The Inn is located in the thriving community of West Asheville. There are a dozen bars, breweries, coffee shops, farm-to-table restaurants, and cute and quirky shops all within walking distance. It is only two miles from downtown Asheville or South Slope and a half-mile from New Belgium Brewing in the River Arts District.

Looking for some pampering? De La Terre Skincare offers several treatments in its store near the River Arts District. Check out the local farmer's market or bike along the French Broad River Park's many paved paths. It is a very family-friendly neighborhood.

Getting Around
Asheville has a bus system, taxis, Uber, Lyft, sidewalks, and many bike racks to help you get around in your preferred style. The Inn has easy access to the interstate and local attractions.

Reserving Both Suites
If you're interested in reserving both the Atkinson Suite and Bennett Suite, please state this in your inquiry. There are large, ten-foot-tall arched double doors that we open so you and your guests may freely go between suites. If interested in the sister suite- Atkinson suite, the listing number in Vrbo is 1852982

This home is lovingly managed by WNC Realty & Rentals, which is a locally-owned small Asheville, NC company that specializes in vacation home rentals.

Questions from our other guests:
1. This site is the Bennett Suite only
2. The house has two individual/separate suites.
3. Each suite has its own entrance and keys, its own kitchen, bathroom, bath, and living space.
4. The front porch is shared, along with the yard and fire pit.
5. The small deck off the back is for the use of the Bennett guests.
6. Downtown Asheville is only 2 miles.
7. Parking for two cars per suite. There is parking along the road, too.
8. Please note there are NO laundry facilities on the property. Dutch Girl Coin Laundromat is 1.5 miles at 863 Haywood Road.

Thank you for considering staying with us!

Darlene & Ron