Apartment
ARTIST MTN RETREAT
Riverside apartment in Penrose with kitchen
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Penrose, NC
- Place, High Falls12 min drive
- Place, Brevard College19 min drive
- Place, Fred W. Symmes Chapel26 min drive
- Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)33 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
About this property
ARTIST MTN RETREAT
Stop dreaming about the Blue Ridge Mountains, and come experience them! Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains, Firefly Cottage provides a peaceful and cozy spot to spend your special time. It is the historical location of Orr's Store (please look inside the cottage to read more about the history). This is an efficiency apartment that includes one separate bedroom, one bathroom, plus a kitchen/dining/living area. We are located 3 miles from DuPont State Forest which provides waterfalls, hiking trails, and biking trails. Pisgah National Forest is located approximately 9 miles away. Enjoy the local breweries and shops in downtown Brevard and Hendersonville, NC. Eclectic Asheville and Asheville Regional Airport are only 30 minutes away.
Check in- 3 pm
Check out- 11 am
LGBTQ+ friendly.
This property easily accommodates 2 people.
It is not set up for animals or children.
Spend some time reflecting, resting, and restoring your soul at Firefly Cottage. ♡
Also, in the pictures, you will see the property cat "Blythe." He loves people and will most certainly welcome you. He will tell you he wants to come inside and hang out with you, but he is not allowed inside (only on the porch). He likes to smooth talk people into sharing their breakfast with him. Silly Blythe!
We now offer "add-on's". As you can see in the photos, we offer packages with Biltmore Estate wine, cheese plates, locally made chocolates, and flower arrangements. These are great options for that special someone! Please contact us for more information.
Check in- 3 pm
Check out- 11 am
LGBTQ+ friendly.
This property easily accommodates 2 people.
It is not set up for animals or children.
Spend some time reflecting, resting, and restoring your soul at Firefly Cottage. ♡
Also, in the pictures, you will see the property cat "Blythe." He loves people and will most certainly welcome you. He will tell you he wants to come inside and hang out with you, but he is not allowed inside (only on the porch). He likes to smooth talk people into sharing their breakfast with him. Silly Blythe!
We now offer "add-on's". As you can see in the photos, we offer packages with Biltmore Estate wine, cheese plates, locally made chocolates, and flower arrangements. These are great options for that special someone! Please contact us for more information.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Mountain view
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Penrose
Located in Penrose, this apartment is on a river. Crystal Mountain Gem Mine and Transylvania Heritage Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bracken Preserve and Caesars Head State Park. Mineral and Lapidary Museum and Team ECCO Ocean Center and Aquarium are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
Penrose, NC
What's nearby
- High Falls - 12 min drive - 8.6 km
- Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing Park - 17 min drive - 11.9 km
- Brevard College - 19 min drive - 17.9 km
- Brevard Music Center - 24 min drive - 20.5 km
- Fred W. Symmes Chapel - 26 min drive - 26.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom - 13 min drive
- Tasty Weasel Taproom - 13 min drive
- Blue Ridge Pizza Company - 13 min drive
- The Salty Landing - 12 min drive
- Taco Bell - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Kim Guice
Welcome to Firefly Cottage! We love nature and visiting local breweries. We also enjoy traveling.
Kim is a native to Penrose and loves to share the cottage with guests. Her grandfather built the property back in the 1940's as a local store. We can't wait for you to read about the history inside.
Leslye is from Ohio. She always knew she wanted to settle in the Appalachian Mountains. She is happy to now call Penrose "home."
Why they chose this property
I am a Western North Carolina native and grew up in Penrose. I love the mountains and everything nature has to offer.
My grandfather built this unit in the 1940s. It was historically known as Orr's Store. I would love to host you and share a little piece of history with you.
My grandfather built this unit in the 1940s. It was historically known as Orr's Store. I would love to host you and share a little piece of history with you.
What makes this property unique
Firefly Cottage is the original building of Historic Orr's Store. It is full of history and love. We cannot wait to share it with you!
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