Peaceful, private, and utterly picturesque, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath vacation rental hosts a true sanctuary within the bustling confines of city life. Warm up by the fireplace, stretch out on the mountaintop deck, and make yourself at home amongst bright, airy, mid-century modern spaces. However you and your group choose to spend your days — whether it be exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway or art gallery and brewery-hopping downtown — you'll love soaking in the sweeping bird's eye views. -- THE PROPERTY -- Mountain & City Views | Pet Friendly (w/ Fee) | Walk to UNC | 3 Mi to Downtown Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed HOME FEATURES: 4 Smart TVs, 2 gas fireplaces, dining table, board games, floor-to-ceiling windows w/ mountain views, mid-century modern furnishings, contemporary decor OUTDOOR AMBIANCE: Deck w/ dining & lounge seating, gas grill, covered patio w/ lounge seating, Adirondack chairs, landscaped grounds, hilltop views KITCHEN: Cooking basics, stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar w/ seating, spices, dishware & flatware, toaster oven, Nespresso machine GENERAL: Free WiFi, washer/dryer, towels/linens, hair dryer, heated floors, central heating & air conditioning FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip), access only by stairs, exterior security camera (1, facing out) PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles), carport (1 vehicle) -- THE LOCATION -- DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE (~3 miles): Asheville Pinball Museum, Asheville Museum of Science, Botanical Gardens of Asheville, River Arts District, Woolworth Walk, Asheville Art Museum, Pack Square Park, Biltmore Estate, Thomas Wolfe Memorial, Basilica of St. Lawrence, Deacon & Martyr OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: Reed Creek Greenway (2 miles), Richmond Hill Park (4 miles), Craven Gap Trail (8 miles), Ledges Whitewater River Park (8 miles), Hard Times Trailhead (13 miles), Bent Creek Trailhead (13 miles) OTHER ATTRACTIONS: University of North Carolina Asheville (0.7 miles), Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary (2 miles), Grovewood Village (2 miles), Blue Ridge Parkway (7 miles), Western North Carolina Nature Center (8 miles), The North Carolina Arboretum (11 miles) AIRPORT: Asheville Regional Airport (17 miles) -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - Pet friendly with a $250 fee (+ taxes & fees) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: The property requires stairs to access - NOTE: The property is the last house at the end of a one-lane, private gravel road. There is one switchback turn that is recommended drivers take wide (stay to the left), to avoid bumps when coming up the mountain road. There are no streetlights, so it is highly recommended to be checking in during daylight hours - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 1 exterior security camera located above the front door facing the front entrance. The camera is outward facing and does not look into interior spaces. The camera actively records video and sound detected by motion while guests are in residence