Newfound Cottage ~ Swimming pool/hot tub/outdoor fireplace/onsite hiking!!
- Cottage1400 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 6
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Min Stay: 2–5 nights
Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, (Sleeps 2-6)
Bedrooms
Owner
Tammy
- Languages:
- english
About Tammy
My husband and I have been married since 1990 and have had both full time and vacation rentals since 1993. We're big DIYers. I am an artist by nature, so interior decorating comes natural to me. My husband has artistic skills too but prefers building things. We built our cottage with our own four hands over a 3 yr. period, every weekend, every holiday, and our own money. A vacation rental business suits me for being able to earn income from home while keeping myself available for my school-age son, having time for family/school activities, as well as being able to clean and maintain my vacation rental to my high standards.
Tammy purchased this Cottage in 2002
Why Tammy chose Leicester
The community of Newfound in Leicester is a farming community. Since we loved the area enough to build our dream home here, we knew our guests would appreciate a home-away-from-home in a true country setting. Perfect location being 5.7 miles from the interstate, 20 minutes from downtown via in-town roads and only 25 minutes to the Biltmore Estate [via in-town roads]. So you get to enjoy time "vacationing" instead of driving. It's the best of both worlds!
What makes this Cottage unique
Relaxing in the mountain setting with lightning bugs and tree frogs at night, song birds during the day, being in a well maintained clean house, beautifully decorated, minutes from major attractions, while having simple amenities like satellite TV, WiFi, magazines, board games and DVDs in case of less than favorable weather. But also having the high end amenities like a hot tub, outdoor fireplace, onsite hiking and swimming pool when there's nothing but perfect weather in sight!!!
Amenities
Featured
- Air Conditioning
- Heater
- No Smoking
- Washer & Dryer
- TV
- Satellite or cable
- Children Welcome
- Internet
- Parking
- Fireplace
- Hot Tub
- Swimming pool
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 3
Safety features
- Exterior lighting
- Fire extinguisherOn shelf under staircase.
- Deadbolt lock
- First-aid kit
- Smoke detector
Location Type
- Downtown20 minutes to downtown Asheville.
- Mountain ViewSomewhat obscured, but the view over the treetops is of the mountains across the way.
General
- Telephone
- Air ConditioningCentral air-conditioning. We have ceiling fans too 🙂
- HeatingHeat pump and Propane for when temperatures drop below 32°. No heat pump operates below 32° F.
- Linens ProvidedLinens provided .... EXCEPT .... guests staying only 2 nights bring their own sheets and towels. All 3 beds are queen-size.
- Washing MachineWasher and dryer are a stackable unit. We provide laundry detergent 🙂
- Clothes Dryer
- FireplaceOutdoor fireplace [📷 see photo], electric fireplace in living room [📷 see photo], gas log stove in dining area [📷 see photo;used during power outages].
- ParkingPark beside lamp post please. Plenty of parking for whatever our guests may drive or be towing.
- InternetHughesNet satelite internet service. Upgraded to "Gen5" and it's great 🙂
- Towels ProvidedTowels provided .... EXCEPT .... guests staying only 2 nights bring their own sheets and towels.
- Wireless InternetSatelite-based internet through HughesNet. May be slower than what you're use to if you have a hard-wired internet service.
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Paper Towels
- Shampoo
- Basic Soaps
- Toilet Paper
- Living RoomSeats 6 comfortably.
- Baby Gate
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- RefrigeratorFull-size w/ice maker inside freezer.
- StoveGas range [works in power outages].
- OvenOversized oven large enough to cook a turkey. It's a gas range.
- MicrowaveTurntable inside microwave.
- Grill
- Coffee MakerDrip-style coffee maker [📷 see photo].
- ToasterToaster oven.
- Blender
- Ice Maker
- Pantry ItemsCoffee, dry creamer, tea bags, hot chocolate, spices, sugar, sugar substitute, salt, pepper, spray for grill.
- Dishes & UtensilsDinnerware, cookware, silverware, serveware, coffee mugs, cooking utensils. Also provide assortment of grill utensils 🙂
- KitchenGas range, microwave, drip coffee maker, refrigerator, crock pot, blender, toaster oven, dishwasher, pots, pans, dishes, glasses, wine glasses, silverware, cooking utensils.
Dining
- Dining Area
- DiningDining table seats 4. Bar seats 2.
Entertainment
- Television37" flat screen [📷 see photo]. One 24" TV 2nd floor m. suite which only plays DVDs [📷 see photo].
- Satellite / CableDirecTV.
- DVD Player• One in living room • One built into TV upstairs m. bed.
- BooksFiction books, plus magazines like Southern Living/Better Homes and Gardens, Our State.
- GamesBoard games, deck of cards, puzzles. Also coloring books, books to read to kids, and basket of toys.
- Toys• Toys provided are geared toward early school-age children. • footballs and frisbees are provided for outdoor play as well.
- Video LibraryAction/adventure, comefy, sci-fiberglass, Disney.
Outside
- Lawn / GardenBig front and back yard for playing football [provided], playing tag, or throwing a frisbee [provided], etc.
- Beach Towels
- Deck / PatioFront and back deck are covered and can both be used in any weather and offer seating.
- Outdoor Furniture
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessibleThere are 10 or so steps to the front door, and 3 steps to the back door. Nothing inside accommodates a wheelchair, but all doors are 3' wide and there is a m. suite on main floor.
Pool / Spa
- Outdoor Pool
- Heated Pool
- Private PoolOpen on Memorial day-Labor day 💦 Owners leave afternoon prime time swimming for guests. Owners can use pool other times 🙂
- Hot TubPrivate - on cottage's back deck [📷 see photo]. 💦Available 24/7/365 💦view of the outdoor fireplace. 💦Hot tub chemicals checked daily 🔴WATER WILL BE DRAINED AND REFILLED WHEN DEEMED NECESSARY.
Notes
- Starter paper products, Coffee/coffee filters/dry creamer, Flavored teas, Hot chocolate, Salt/Pepper/Sugar/Splenda, spices, Laundry detergent/Dishwashing liquid, Shampoo/Conditioner/Body wash, Trash bags, Radio alarm clocks, Iron/Ironing board, Wood/kindling/butane torch provided for outdoor fireplace, Totes to carry stuff to pool, Directions to nearby fast food/casual dining/grocery store, Brochures for local and regional attrctns., Brochure for nearest medical services, City and state maps, Books/magazines, Phone Book.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
No pets
No parties/events - Only those who rented can be at the cottage.Only those who rented can be at the cottage.
No smoking
Max guests: 6 - No one sleeps on the sofa.No one sleeps on the sofa.
Minimum age of primary renter: 25 - Primary renter has to be a guest too.Primary renter has to be a guest too.
- ●"DAY OF DEPARTURE INSTRUCTIONS" @ COTTAGE MUST BE FOLLOWED●Guests staying 2 nights bring sheets and towels (queen-size beds)●No sleeping on sofa.
- ●No loud noises●No guns●Shower before using hot tub●Do not add anything to hot tub water●Do not drink alcoholic drinks while in the hot tub.
- ●No food, alcoholic drinks, no diving, running or"horse-play" @ pool●TURN LAMPPOST LIGHT OFF AT DRIVEWAY WHEN EVERYONE IS IN FOR THE EVENING!!!
73 Reviews
Perfect!
It was the perfect location for our getaway weekend. Proximity to the Biltmore Estate was convenient. House is loaded with things to do; movies, games, books. Wish we had more time in it to enjoy. Truly enjoyed an evening in front of the outdoor fireplace and in the soothing hot tub. Perfect after a day of walking at the Biltmore Estate. Loved having 3 full size bathrooms. So glad we made the trip at the beginning of the Corona-virus crisis. Beautiful home Tammy. Many Thanks.
Jan 2020
Directions and access to property were very good. Nice thoughtful touches in the cottage, such a board games, toys, and a large selection of movies to watch. Coffee, sugar, and creamer supplied for use. Outside fireplace on deck with firewood very nice in winter. Owner thought of extras such as several hooks and towel bars for the bathrooms. Wooded lot was peaceful with a small stream running alongside.
However, the cottage needs a deep cleaning along with pest control treatment. This is most noticeable in the upstairs loft, bedroom and bathroom. There were very noticeable spiderwebs in the upstairs bathroom and bedroom ceilings. The spiderweb in the bathroom was currently being occupied as well. There were also spiderwebs behind both loft and bedroom doors where they open to the walls, one had egg sacs on the carpet in the loft bedroom. Trash was found under the living room couch. Furniture needs to be moved, baseboards and carpets deep cleaned as there is a thick layer of dust and grime behind all of bedroom pieces.
Thank you so much for pointing out the extras and thoughtful touches, as they said, we provide. We do our best to have items at our vacation rental we think would make ours live more like home. Speaking to the second half of this review. I clean the cottage myself and can assure you there is never a borage of spider webs I see and simply decide to leave. Spider webs can, if you didn't know, be created literally overnight. So if there is a spider in the cottage it is completely possible a spider web isn't there the day before guests arrival, which is when I clean, and show up the next day when guests do arrive. And I assure you there was not trash under the living room couch nor is there some mega build-up of dust on any of my baseboards or behind any bedroom furniture that for some really wild reason I see and just decide to leave. Really? Really? I'll tell ya what, I hope that wherever this guest stays next is as clean as his own house.
Cute Cabin
We enjoy visiting the Asheville area with lots of views and activities. We are a family of 5 and this home was perfect for our stay.The home was clean and as described in the description and photos. The onsite hike was lovely, up a mountain for a lovely view. Hope to visit again soon!
We also hope these guests will be able to visit again too! We do strive to keep our cottage clean, thank you. And we're so glad to hear these guests got some hiking in while they were here. A return visit just might be in order in a different season to see what changes here in the mountains too.
Perfect for romantic getaways and families!!!
This property is perfect for a nice little getaway near Asheville. The back porch is amazing, complete with a hot-tub, outdoor sitting area, and outdoor fire place.
It took a little under 20 minutes to get to downtown and/or the Biltmore, but you’d never know you were that close to a metropolitan area with how secluded and quiet the area was.
Even my 4 (four?!?!?) teenagers loved it.
Thank you Matt and Tammy!!!!
We love hearing our guests getaway was perfect! And yes, that back deck should be listed under the "wonders of the world" because it certainly seems to have some magical effect. We do consider our location to be among the cream of the crop, being only 20 minutes to the two main reasons for our tremendous attraction to the outside world, downtown and The Biltmore Estate. We have plenty of magic left for our guests return visits, and hope they will!!
Lovely house
We had a good time, the owner had many amenities available in the house, games, DVDs, toys, hot cocoa, tea etc. But its definitely a 'country mile' to where ever you need to be!!
Sure glad to hear everyone had a good time. The things we provide are certainly to help our guests feel welcome and at home. We consider Newfound Cottage a true southern destination. It's funny though how some guests feel our location is convenient and others feel it's "a country mile". Rest assured though, the time you take with your family to get where you're going is never wasted, it's just more time you'll have to cherish as memories with your family.
Map
[VRBO asks owners check only those activities that are only 15 minutes from their rental]. The following are either onsite or a maximum of 30 minutes from Newfound Cottage. Onsite hiking, 10 minutes to the Crest Center, 15 minutes to miniature golf, 15 minutes Tastee Freeze ice cream parlor (open in summer), 20 minutes downtown Asheville, 20 minutes to rafting, 20 minutes to Canton Park/playground, 25 minutes WNC Nature Center, 25 minutes to Asheville municipal golf course, 25 minutes to the Biltmore Estate, 30 minutes to Blue Ridge Parkway.