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Ecusta Trail House- Dog Friendly- 1.5 miles from down town!

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A scenic overlook with a metal railing and a sign, overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A cozy room with wooden walls, a bed with patterned bedding, a small plant, and a geometric-patterned rug.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a wooden ceiling.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, a comfortable sofa, and a decorative mirror.
A spacious living room with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. A kitchen area is visible in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 4•2 bedrooms•2 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit

Explore the area

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Hendersonville, NC
  • Place, Oakdale Cemetery
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Elijah Mountain Gem Mine
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Biltmore Estate
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ecusta Trail House- Dog Friendly- 1.5 miles from down town!

The Ecusta Trail House is an adorable, rustic two bed one bath house built in the 1940’s. Originally built as a flower barn for arranging flowers, the Barn house has been fully renovated into a cozy living space! Guests will have the entire upstairs of the house to yourself. The space below is just for storage, not for guest use. Our cozy cottage is just over a mile away from down town Hendersonville! We are about 40 minutes to downtown Asheville and just 20-30 minutes to Brevard, Pisgah National Forest, and DuPont State forest.

We are a dog only friendly home (NO CATS). Our neighborhood is very flat and safe to walk around! THINGS TO NOTE: the yard is not yet fenced in, so please be sure to leash your pups at all times. TV: We do not offer cable channels. You are welcome to bring a Roku/fire stick to plug into the TV’s. Both TV’s are smart TV’s with lots of streaming apps.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pet fee is a flat $50
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests may smoke outside, please dispose of your trash.
We are happy to be a dog friednly home, and to keep our place as sanitary as possible for future guests, all dogs must be house trained

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2888610vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Hendersonville

Located in Hendersonville, this cottage is in the mountains. Biltmore Park Town Square and Blue Ridge Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pisgah National Forest and Jackson Park. Elijah Mountain Gem Mine 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 hunting and cycling.
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Hendersonville, NC

What's nearby

  • Oakdale Cemetery - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Elijah Mountain Gem Mine - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Jump Off Rock - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing Park - 18 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 33 min drive - 43.7 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Baker's Box - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pop's Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dry Falls Brewing Co. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pi-Squared Pizza - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ecusta Trail House- Dog Friendly- 1.5 miles from down town! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Ecusta Trail House- Dog Friendly- 1.5 miles from down town!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ecusta Trail House- Dog Friendly- 1.5 miles from down town!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ecusta Trail House- Dog Friendly- 1.5 miles from down town!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ecusta Trail House- Dog Friendly- 1.5 miles from down town! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Oakdale Cemetery and Elijah Mountain Gem Mine. Pardee Hospital and Team ECCO Ocean Center and Aquarium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was decorated super cute & was so well organized for anything we could have wanted or needed. Beds were comfy & it is a great centralized location for many adventure options. Great communication & easy to understand directions were much appreciated! We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host thought of everything from the very comfortable beds to dog treats! You can tell she put a lot of thought into the guests comfort. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, well appointed, very comfortable, dog friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was extremely cozy and worked perfectly for our long weekend. Its close proximity to the Ecusta trail was a big plus! Madeline communicated prior, during and after our visit which was great! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property exactly as listed. Our primary goal was to bike the Ecusta and Oklawaha Trails. The house was less than a tenth of a mile from Ecusta via a traffic free side street.Plenty of parking.House was clean, had every amenity we needed and more. The decor was very charming with great unique craftsmanship from shelves, book cases to built in desk and storage areas. Lots of room and very comfortable. Hostess even had biscuits for our dog. We found the house to be homey and convenient to Hendersonville restaurants and Brevard outdoir activities in PisgahAll good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Russ Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Madeline was an excellent communicator from beginning to end of our visit, and the cottage was very interesting, comfortable and spotless!We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Trip

This was a great place to stay for our weekend away! It was very clean, very conveniently located, and was such a unique place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mike A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
overall, we had a great time at the Hendersonville house. At first, it seemed a little rough around the edges, but it turned out to be very cozy and clean and a perfect location. The host was wonderful and made us feel comfortable. The best part was the checkout. There were no overbearing rules on cleaning and making sure the place was spotless before we left. We do that normally anyway, but it’s nice to know that your host wasn’t demanding that you scrubbed the toilets and clean out the garbage pail. Overall, a really excellent experience. Probably not for high-end, people that are expecting a five star resort, but wonderful for everyone else.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Such a wonderful place for a getaway. Incredible host and a delightful space. We will most certainly be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michael d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Michael's Group

Really enjoyed the stay...reminded us of our family cabins that we stayed in as kids for my wife and I.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joe F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Cozy, great location, all amenities were available plus extra. We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kent B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice

Very comfy cabin. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain trip

Great location and vintage style which I love.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

thank you!

Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

This property is lovely. Great location for our visit. Our host Madeline was so nice and made sure we knew everything before we arrived.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tamara & Rachel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place to stay

The property was much larger than we expected it was so beautiful and wonderfully restored. The yard was large and the dogs had a great time playing with on the long lines out there, the living room as plenty of room to set up crates, and bedrooms are large. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hanna&Israel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome getaway

Relaxing, very cozy, awesome wood floors and wood walls, clean, and well decorated. Nearby to a lot of food, grocery, and attraction options.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Becky and Charles R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We had a wonderful stay. Bed was comfortable, pups enjoyed the large yard, everything we needed was included in the rental, location was close to downtown and the new Ecusta Trail is right down the street. It was very cozy and well decorated as well. We love how dog friendly the area is and how many stores allow you to shop with your pups. The owner was very communicative and provided everything we could possibly need. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hal H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cool Place

Nice old fashioned place. Working fireplace. Heart of pine floors and in a very easy to find location. Also, it has covered parking. Owners were welcoming and communicative.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Weekend

My husband, daughter, and I spent the weekend in the barn to celebrate all our birthdays. The house was very clean and very comfortable. We particularly appreciated the coffee and being able to bring our dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tony and Becky C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Barn house stay

The house is older, which is how it gets its charm. Good walking neighborhood for pets. Conveniently located to area wineries, downtown shopping and dining, and Grocery store. Close enough to Asheville to enjoy activities there, too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

AC M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice barn house near town.

Nice space, close to town, with big yard. Clean and just as described. Communication is excellent.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girl Weekend

We originally planned to stay here with our family and dog, but my husband and dog decided to stay home so it was just a girlfriend and I. This place is so adorable! It was the perfect location for hiking and seeing sights while being close to darling downtown Hendersonville. We loved all the personal touches and the beds were super comfortable. I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Camden J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

👍

Good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

I had a 2-week stay so I really "settled in". The house is great, clean comfortable, well-stocked, farm house aesthetic. The house is very dog-friendly and sits on a large lot. The property owners are very helpful if you have any questions or need anything. Highly recommend.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Madeline Newman

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Why they chose this property

This property is perfect for a peaceful getaway in the mountains! Very easy to access and located in a very safe, quiet, and friendly neighborhood. The barn house is kid and dog friendly, so bring the whole family!

What makes this property unique

Located at the botton of the mountain, so no four-wheel drive necessary to get here. Just a quick 1.5 miles away from down town Hendersonville! We get the most beautiful fall colors!

ECUSTA TRAIL: The Ecusta trail is just a 5 minute walk or a one minute bike ride from the house. The Ecusta trail is an old railroad that is in the process of turning into a greenway path that connects Hendersonville and Brevard! Perfectly flat and open to walkers and bicyclers.
PLEASE NOTE: most of the trail is open to the public however, not all of it is paved yet (mostly still gravel) so please use at your own caution. The trail on the Brevard side has not started yet.

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