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Private Pond!! Drink in the Beauty! Hiraeth Hill Cottage. Asheville rental!

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Exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds
Exterior
Upstairs Living Room!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Alexander, NC
  • Place, Leicester Branch Library
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, French Broad River
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, University of North Carolina at Asheville
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private Pond!! Drink in the Beauty! Hiraeth Hill Cottage. Asheville rental!

Enjoy the mountain views at our beautifully charming cozy cottage. Only 15 minutes to Asheville city limits. Drink in the pastoral views from the deck or relax on the dock with fishing pole in hand. Our adorable cottage has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, one on each level of the cottage, lots of privacy. During the fall and winter months, cozy up to the gas fireplace on the main floor or take a nice relaxing bath in the clawfoot double slipper tub. Relax! Relax! Relax!
The main level has a comfortable queen bed, light and bright sitting room and bath with oversized dual head shower and gorgeous claw foot tub. You will also find the living area with Smart T.V. (No cable, use your accounts) , full kitchen with all the supplies you would need to cook an amazing meal. The back deck off of the kitchen is truly the best part of this rental. Soak up the sunrise on the comfortable outdoor furniture with coffee in hand. ( The outdoor tub is seasonal and can only be used when temperatures stay above 40 degrees.)
The lower level is complete with living area with Smart TV and king bedroom and bathroom with shower. The lower level also has a patio to enjoy the shade.
The fishing dock is there for your pleasure. Bring your fishing rod and enjoy. Please no swimming and it is catch and release.
Due to the close proximity of the pond, we only allow children 12 years and older to stay at our property.
As much as we love pets, we do not allow them at this property. Due to allergies, we take the No Pets policy very seriously, if you are found to have a pet on the property, you will immediately be asked to leave without refund and it will result in a $200 pet fine. We hate to sound so harsh but 2 of our children have severe breathing issues due to pet dander and yes, even the hypoallergenic kind. They reside in the cottage some weekends when home from college.

Please no smoking indoors.
We also have 2 sister properties on an adjoining property “The Carson at Ridgeview” or “The Makenzee at Ridgeview” these are king size glamping bungalows.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

The pond is steps away from the cottage .

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Excessive cleaning fee $500 if smoking in unit.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1190676vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Alexander

Located in Alexander, this cottage is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Biltmore Estate and Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Kimmel Arena, or consider a night out at The Orange Peel. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Alexander, NC

What's nearby

  • Leicester Branch Library - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • French Broad River - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • University of North Carolina at Asheville - 15 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 18 min drive - 17.5 km
  • The Orange Peel - 19 min drive - 18.7 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eda’s Hideaway - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Papas Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Silverball Subs - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Pond!! Drink in the Beauty! Hiraeth Hill Cottage. Asheville rental! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Private Pond!! Drink in the Beauty! Hiraeth Hill Cottage. Asheville rental! ?

As of 13 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Pond!! Drink in the Beauty! Hiraeth Hill Cottage. Asheville rental! on 6 Dec, 2026 start from S$481, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Private Pond!! Drink in the Beauty! Hiraeth Hill Cottage. Asheville rental! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Pond!! Drink in the Beauty! Hiraeth Hill Cottage. Asheville rental! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Pond!! Drink in the Beauty! Hiraeth Hill Cottage. Asheville rental! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Pond!! Drink in the Beauty! Hiraeth Hill Cottage. Asheville rental! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of French Broad River, Leicester Branch Library and Ledges Whitewater Park. Walnut Island River Park and University of North Carolina at Asheville are also within 9 miles (15 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. 46 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Shelby B.

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

Beautiful Getaway

This place was incredible! Well worth the 20 minute drive outside of Asheville to stay on this beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept, 2023
We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We welcome you back anytime!
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10/10 Excellent

Nathan W.

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

Amazing

Great weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristi P.

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

Great place!

Beds were very comfortable. Location was great. Short drive to most things. Easy communication with the owner.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

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

J&G

Enjoyed our anniversary getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

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

Peaceful

The perfect place to stay for a peaceful getaway. Needed to recharge and this was the ideal place. Would definitely visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gerald K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was one of most comfortable and charming cottages we have ever stayed in. The pond and landscaping are beautiful and were all blooming. The home has all the things you could need for a wonderful stay. Sitting on the upper porch watching the moon come up or on the dock catching a fish or two. The host was there for us anytime we needed to contact them. Highly recommend this cottage and we will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SOWMYA C.

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

A memorable trip

We were a family of 3 and we had a great time at the cottage. Waking up to birds and cows was a real treat. It’s a gorgeous property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2021
We are so happy you were able to enjoy the local scenery! Please visit us again...
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Magical Cabin, Wonderful Hosts, Beautiful Scenery

Best rental experience we’ve ever had! The cabin was immaculate and adorable. The views were breathtaking. The hosts were incredibly kind and did lots of little things to make our stay special. We’re so glad that we spent our honeymoon here and will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct, 2022
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and we hope you stay with us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

laurie m.

Beautiful country cottage in the hills!

Our family absolutely loved staying at this beautiful cottage ! The pictures don’t do justice and once you enter this home you’ll feel like you’ve entered country paradise. The owners have thought of everything you can need and we can’t wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and felt comfortable. I hope you were able ro get out and enjoy the area. We would love for you and your family to visit us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim l.

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

Anniversary

This place is just amazing. Everything about it is 5 stars
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Magical cottage on beautiful property

This cottage was absolutely beautiful. The decor, the cleanliness, and the unbelievable property, were even better than the pictures. It was the perfect getaway for us, combining peace and quiet and natural beauty, but close enough to the city in the Blue Ridge Parkway to do many different things. We would definitely stay here on another trip to North Carolina.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

Beautiful and peaceful place to stay

Staying at this cottage is just what my girlfriend and I needed. The place was very clean and relaxing. Off the back deck is nothing but rolling hills as far as you can see. On clear nights, star gazing is a must. I recommend this place for anyone who wants to relax in a peaceful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
I couldn't have had better guests stay with us. The cottage was left in perfect order and we would be more than pleased to host Eric again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammi D.

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

Great family experience

Host really pays attention to the small details and everything was wonderful. Super clean and spacious home. Private pond was amazing . House was stocked with everything you could possibly need. This place is a real gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun, 2024
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and we enjoyed hosting you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Relaxing Getaway

The property is an amazing getaway destination. The house is beautiful and very comfortable. The screened porch and deck over the pond are a perfect place to end the day listening to the sounds of nature and gazing at the stars. Napping in the hammocks in the screened porch is a must. Possibly the nicest property we have ever stayed at.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2020
John, Thank you so much for your awesome review. We are so happy that you enjoyed our little cottage and I really hope that you will return in the future. We would love to have you stay with us again. Jacqui
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcy S.

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

A break from reality

My husband and I loved staying here. We loved that you could only hear birds chirping and cows mooing when you open the doors. No planes, traffic, or craziness of day to day when you enter the property. It was a great relaxing weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2022
I am so glad that you enjoyed your stay! I do hope that you stay with us again while visiting Asheville.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Asheville Mountain Beauty Retreat

Very nice property with beautiful views of the mountains. Very clean, quiet and great quality. Decorations were reminiscent of old farm houses we grew up in and visited as kids. The pond and boat house were really a hit with us, spent a lot of time reading, talking and enjoying the private accommodations. Would definitely recommend and hope to go back again someday.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

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

Peaceful getaway

Quaint and well maintained house. Exceeded expectations. Peaceful area, limited houses behind house, so just views of fields and mountains (along with pond).
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

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

Getaway with friends

This was our 2nd stay in your lovely home and it did not disappoint. We brought another couple with us and they loved the place as much as we did. The house was clean and had everything we needed. Only disappointment was the fish weren't biting very much this year, but I'm sure we'll be back to try again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo C.

Just Perfect!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Jacqui’s cottage. She thought of everything to make our stay comfortable including wine and homemade muffins - yum😊 The peaceful, beautiful farm setting was so relaxing that we would come back after a day of touring around just to enjoy dinner on the deck and fish a little more🐟 we will definitely want to stay here again anytime we are in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
We loved having Mary Jo and her friends as our guests. We had the opportunity to meet them and really enjoyed our conversations. Such wonderful, fun and easy going people. I would absolutely.love for them to visit us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

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

Idyllic countryside property still close to Asheville

This beautiful property was exactly what our family of 4 needed! Close to downtown and yet far enough away for blissful relaxation. The darling home was perfectly appointed and we wanted for nothing! Photos do not come close to capturing the beauty of the property and surrounding lands. Stocked pond kept our teenage boys busy catching bluegill and catfish while the adults relaxed in the many picturesque sitting areas. Will definitely return if another opportunity presents itself! A++++
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

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

30th Anniversary Get Away

From the minute you walk in the front door you feel at home! The attention to detail and comfort are outstanding. We enjoyed sitting on the back deck enjoying our dinner, the beautiful view and the quiet. My husband loved fishing on the pond and caught a variety of fish. It was my first time fishing and caught a 3 -4 lb large mouth bass and needless to say I'm hooked. The covered porch on the dock was great as I sat and watched my husband fish in the rain! Lower level is just as nice as the top floor. We will definitely be back again. Thanks for opening your home to us!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Misti W.

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

Country come city!

Loved the location, and the owners are easy to work with. Just outside of the city of Asheville in the scenic NC countryside. Lovely cozy home with all the amenities and a true fish pond! Cozy beds, soft towels, full size washer & dryer, lots of kitchen tools, plenty of privacy. Only drawback, and the reason I gave it four stars, was because have to turn off the heat and open the window to light a fire. We had a cold snap, and having to open a window 6" made the house freezing. So we had to sit right in front of the fireplace to stay warm until we could burn out the fire. But I think nine months out of the year, this little house would be a great choice (unless you don't want to use the fireplace). The HVAC systems (one on each floor!) work great. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

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

Beautiful cottage

The pictures were very accurate. It was very clean. It was the perfect place to come back to at the end of each day.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

The view of the pond was beautiful. We saw a flock of geese landing on the pond this morning. .

Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

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

Tranquility Base

On our recent road trip we spent a few days in the Asheville area and decided to opt for some country peace and quiet. We were intrigued by the Hiraeth Hill Cottage listing and we were not disappointed. This cottage is out of a Country Living feature. It is clean, super comfortable, well equipped, furnished and maintained. No detail is missed. Kudos to Jacqui and Josh on a superb property. Jacqui was super responsive at every step from our initial inquiry through check out and follow up. We'd give 6 stars if possible - Looking forward to a return visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jacqui Sams

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My husband Josh is a General Contractor and builds beautiful custom homes in the Lake Lure area, he is an avid fisherman and would to answer any question you might have on the local fishing. I have spent the last 5 years owning and enjoying running a beautiful wedding venue. Prior to the last 5 years I was in education. We are an easy going laid back couple that loves the hospitality industry. We love having properties that guests can make lasting memories.

Why they chose this property

This property is in an amazing location and the views are stunning. You have so much privacy while still have neighbors somewhat close by but you will feel you are on a remote property. This cottage is only 20 minutes to the center of downtown Asheville. Biltmore is 20 minutes away. The breweries are plentiful in our area as well. This property is perfect for couples, 2 couples, or for families with children 12 years and older. Lots of privacy with the bedrooms being on opposite levels.

What makes this property unique

The uniqueness of this property is seen in the design and layout of the home and the convenient location to so many activies such as hiking, Asheville, less than 5 minutes to the French Broad River, and the multitude of breweries. You also can get Ubers from this property.

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