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Excellent Mountain Views and Short Walk to Downtown Asheville

Family-friendly holiday home in Asheville with a water park

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See Mount Pisgah, the Biltmore Inn and some beautiful sunsets from our property!
Relax in the Den/Living Area off of the Front Entry.  Plenty of natural light.
Access to the kitchenette, bathroom and one bedroom are off living/den area.
Door entry to left of fireplace leads to game room, 2nd bedroom & 2nd bath area
Kitchenette showing sink and plug in stove top

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4162.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Asheville, NC
  • Place, The Orange Peel
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Asheville Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Front Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Front Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Excellent Mountain Views and Short Walk to Downtown Asheville

Welcome to the Overlook on Beaucatcher Mountain, a fully remodeled unit with approximately 1500 sqft overlooking downtown Asheville. The space includes 2 large bedrooms with high end queen mattresses, 2 gorgeous bathrooms with spacious showers, pool table room with dart board and bar area, living/den area with stone wood burning fire place, and kitchenette with mini fridge. The space is so nice and comfortable, some guests decide to spend more time at home versus going out.

I have put extra effort in the remodel and furnishing process to help ensure your stay is private & comfortable. The inside of the rental unit gets plenty of natural light from four large sliding glass windows and one glass door, all of which have privacy blinds. The entire space is decorated with art which illustrates Asheville and Western North Carolina.

This rental is located on a unique 3.5 acre lot in downtown asheville that is approximately half way up Beaucatcher Mountain. This larger piece of property allows for more privacy from neighbors, it provides plenty of grassy areas and is home to some magnificent trees where plenty of birds live. There is designated parking for guests in the upper gravel drive that will easily accommodate three cars. Next to the parking area there is an observation deck with two patio chairs that is a perfect spot to relax while looking at the mountains or watching the sun set.

A short walk down a gravel path leads you to the guest patio and private entrance behind the house. The patio has two sitting chairs facing the decent sized grassy back yard. Recently we installed a roof on the deck above the guest patio to help ensure guests can stay dry outside when it is raining.

From this guest patio and private entrance, you will walk into a large living room area that has a comfortable couch that sits in front of a large stone wood burning fireplace. There are comfortable throw blankets and a wooden glass coffee table to help ensure you can relax while watching the TV or a fire while reading a book. There is a small round dining table with two chairs that sits right in front of one of the living room windows with great views. We also have added a filtered water dispenser that has a 5 gallon container for fresh drinking water in this area.

The Kitchenette area is connected to the living room area. It has a small bar top with two stools where guests can eat or use as a cooking prep area. The Kitchenette has a mini fridge, two burner plug in stove top, air fryer/toaster oven, microwave, electric tea pot, french press along with coffee grinder, old school drip coffee pot and other essential kitchen cooking supplies. Please note this is not a full kitchen even though it is very adequate for cooking quick and easy meals.

One of the bedrooms sits off of the living/den area and the other one off of the game room area. This adds for some extra privacy because the bedrooms are not right next to each other and there is even a middle door which can be closed. Both bedrooms have queen size mattresses on sturdy, wood bed frames along with night stands with built in USB ports. Both bedrooms have sitting chairs and also closets with fold out luggage racks . The larger of the two bedrooms off of the game room also has a dresser and TV.

The game room area has a pool table, dart board and a bar top with two stools. There is a brass sink in the mini bar countertop. There is also a second mini fridge in this area and another TV. I also have added another Bistro table near the dart board with two more bar stools. This is a great room for hanging out and having fun. Also plenty of space to work on a laptop computer with room to spread out.

Both bathrooms are luxurious with large walk in, tiled showers with thick glass doors. The front bathroom has a hand held shower head with multiple settings, a built in soap/shampoo/conditioner dispenser and a niche/shelf. The back bathroom shower has a bench, two shower heads (one handheld) with multiple settings and a niche/shelf. Each bathroom has a 4 foot sink vanity with plenty of counter top and cabinet space for guest bath supplies. There are fan vents and heaters built into the ceiling lights, plus both showers have their own can lights.

Other amenities include:

Two mini split HVAC units with remotes and one Air Handler allow you to control and reach your desired temperature throughout the space.

There are a total of three TVs which include Direct TV and Roku accessibility - 1 in the living/den area, 1 in the game room/bar area and 1 in the larger of the two bedrooms.

The floors are all beautifully sanded and stained cement. There are nice rugs in the living/den area, the game room and both bedrooms. The bathrooms also have nice bath mats in front of shower and vanity.

The wood burning fireplace can be utilized for an extra fee of $25 which includes paper, kindling and a bunch of wood for one or two fires. More wood can be purchased for $1/log. This cost helps us pay for the wood I provide, prep time and the cleaning of the fireplace/hearth. Please let me know before your arrival if you would like to use the fireplace.

I do love hosting families with children and I can accommodate a family of up to six. Please inquire if you are in this scenario. Extra guests, above 2 people, are $25/guest per day regardless of age.

Guests are welcome to access the yard near the parking area and the backyard. There is plenty of room to move around and the majority of the yard is grass.

Other things to know about the rental unit:

I live in the upper portion of the house and have an active lifestyle with children. The city is also very close and sometimes you can hear music or emergency vehicles. It seems pretty quiet to me and at the same time I understand people have different preferences. Therefore I installed two layers of 5/8 sheet rock along with other sound insulating products during the remodel. Both bedrooms also are equipped with sound machines. To date I have not had any guests complain about noise.

I do have several goats that live on the property and help me with landscaping. They live behind a low voltage electric fence that is approximately 100 feet behind the house. You will often see them grazing behind the fence in the early morning or late in the afternoon. Please let me know if you would like to feed the goats.

Please note that the $25 dollar extra guest fee is per person, per night regardless of age. Please be up front and let me know before arrival if there are more than 2 guests in your party and I will modify your reservation accordingly.

Please let me know before you arrive if there are any specialty items which you might need during your stay, like a pack and play, blender, or anything else. I will do the best I can to accommodate your request.

I strive to be an excellent host and can be as accessible as needed - please call me with questions you might have about Asheville or needs you might have upon your stay. I am very approachable, easy going and will be available to help ensure your stay is great. At the same time I understand and respect privacy and I will not engage with you unless requested.

Please Follow these House Policies and Rules:
• I trust you will respect my home and will keep it clean during your stay.
• Please respect quiet time - after 11PM on weeknights and 1:30am on weekends.
• Please no unregistered guests without prior approval. There is a $25/guest per day fee (above 2 guests) regardless of age. Please pay before arrival.
• Please do not eat full meals in the bedroom - snacks/munchies are cool.
• Please do not flush anything other than toilet paper down the toilets.
• Please turn off lights and mini splits when you are not at home.
• Please no hard drugs of any kind - alcohol and weed are ok.
• Absolutely no smoking in the house and if you do smoke outside, please be courteous and clean up your butts/ash. Ash trays are located on all decks or porches.
• Please always lock the entrance door when you leave and make sure to leave the key in lock box upon your trip departure. Non returned and/or lost house key will result in loss of deposit.
• Please be courteous to any neighbors and respect our neighborhood.
• If anything breaks, spills, stains, etc. please let me know ASAP. Small issues we can figure out best way to handle with your consent. Any significant damage will result in the loss of security deposit.
• Pets are not allowed to ensure clean and non-allergenic for all our guests.
• If you elected to use the fire place, please be extremely careful and follow all instructions. If you need extra wood above the $25 dollar starter bundle please text me and I will deliver it to you - $1/piece which will be handled with cash.

Please also know that one night bookings are not allowed without prior consent during peak holiday periods nor on weekends. Also no check ins or outs on Saturdays without prior consent.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions you might have before booking.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Can accommodate 2 children any age - total of 6
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside is allowed.
Quiet time after 10PM weeknight;1am weekends No unregistered guests w/o prior approval. $25/guest per night fee. No stains on white towels/sheets
No checkin or checkout on Saturday without host consent. Same policy applies for any 1 night booking during holiday seasons. Inquire first or cancel

Important information

You need to know

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Asheville

Located in East End - Valley Street, a neighbourhood in Asheville, this holiday home is in the mountains. 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. Consider The Orange Peel for a night out or Colburn Earth Science Museum if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Asheville, NC

What's nearby

  • Wicked Weed Brewing - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Orange Peel - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Asheville Mall - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 11 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pack's Tavern - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Excellent Mountain Views and Short Walk to Downtown Asheville pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Excellent Mountain Views and Short Walk to Downtown Asheville?

As of 12 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Excellent Mountain Views and Short Walk to Downtown Asheville on 13 Nov 2025 start from AU$347.15, 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 Excellent Mountain Views and Short Walk to Downtown Asheville?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Excellent Mountain Views and Short Walk to Downtown Asheville?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Excellent Mountain Views and Short Walk to Downtown Asheville?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Excellent Mountain Views and Short Walk to Downtown Asheville located?

This family-friendly Asheville holiday home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Asheville City Hall and Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville. Colburn Earth Science Museum and Pack Place Education Arts and Science Center are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 188 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well maintained property that had everything that we needed. Exceptional location and great communication with host.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward H W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just an amazing experience!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Barry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was close to restaurants etc. but really not very walkable. The introduction book needs to be updated. Also needs to clarify in listing that this is basically a basement apartment with its own entrance.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

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

Lovely Time!

We very much enjoyed our stay. Location is terrific, great space - plan to go back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey S.

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

Asheville Music Trip

Super convenient to downtown and all the venues and breweries. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia H.

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

First time in Asheville

Came for a conference on quantum healing. The place was about a mile from conference. On a hill with beautiful Mountain View’s. Place is very spacious clean, well stocked and host so welcoming. Highly recommend! Thank you Ryan.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob H.

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

It was great!

A great place to stay while attending a wedding!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhea P.

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

sweet spot close to downtown

we came in for the Billy Strings benefit concerts and this basement apartment was awesome for that! great views, cute goats, close to downtown with out being in the hustle and bustle. great communication and hospitality by host! thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra T.

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

Asheville Getaway

Great location and very comfortable. Enjoyed our stay there very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hubert W.

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

Beautiful and quaint

The views to the comfortability. This is a must stay location. Close downtown and very well done. My family enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

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

Asheville in February!

Perfect for our needs. We just needed a good place to stay that was comfortable and located near our daughter, who lives in Asheville. The property was exactly as advertised. No issues on our end.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

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

Great location and host

Ryan was very friendly and was easy to work with if I had any questions or concerns. The place was great and we loved using the pool table. Amazing location, beautiful views and loved the walk into Asheville.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

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

Lisa E

Great place clean awesome showers
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Vikas K.

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

Excellent View with Very Nice Apartment

Easy access to lot of sights in and around Asheville. Very nice view of mountains. Will come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

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

Outstanding Christmas

Delightful property ideally located for Asheville city adventures. The owner is unbelievably helpful & has a beautiful well maintained property. Seniors or anyone having difficulty getting around need to be aware that accessing Asheville properties can be difficult due to the terrain which would apply to this location. Anyone wanting to be in the city & have easy access to all the city adventures would love this property. My sister & I loved the views, the location, the cleanliness, & the owners helpfulness/guidance. You can even enjoy a mountain hike if you are so inclined as the neighbors are out & about.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott H., Columbus, IN

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

Nice Stop over

Very Nice. Renovated walk out basement with view of downtown, especially after the leaves drop. Comfortable rooms. Note that gravel pathway to entry is steep.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

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

Great location

Very close to downtown--few minutes drive. Bathrooms are really nice but pretty far away from bedrooms. Was a lot of fun having a pool table and dart board. View of the mountains was wonderful. Owners live upstairs. Kitchenette has everything needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy O.

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

Family Getaway with Adult Kids

We had a great time in Asheville! The location was great to walk for coffee in the morning, and dinner at night! We had a water machine and used all of the water and communicated with the owner/manager, and came home to a new water jug (and more toilet paper). Everything was great! No complaints at all! Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian H.

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

Short but Sweet

We came to Ashville for a wedding weekend, and the house met all expectations, from ease of communication, to easy check in/check out. The apartment was clean, the furniture was new and comfortable and the host (Ryan) even provided a blanket for our dog so he could sit on the couch. It's small touches like this that made this stay great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim K.

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

Lovely views and place to stay!

Wanting to be close (within walking distance) of downtown Asheville, I found this VRBO listing, which turned out to be perfect! The property is high up a hill overlooking Asheville. Everything about it was great- It was spacious, clean, and had wonderful amenities- a spacious living room with fireplace and kitchenette, two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a game room with a pool table, and the view overlooking the city was incredible. You can see the basilica and much of the downtown from the living room (which has huge picture windows). The family that runs the VRBO has some cute goats that we got to visit. All in all a great place to stay. We'll be back next time we're in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

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

Great quiet home with lovely views

We were in Asheville for a medical procedure, and this quiet 2BR/2BA rental in the basement of the owner’s home was perfect. It was close to the hospital and it was easy to get to groceries, pharmacies, and other necessities. Even though the rental is right under their home, it feels quiet and restful. The views are amazing. And if you need anything, the owners help you out. They respond quickly to communications. We had to leave early due to Hurricane Helene’s approach, but I am sure when Asheville gets back up on its feet, this property will house visitors again. A perfect, restful place for a family to hang out after a medical procedure, but next time we visit, we will see the sights and enjoy the renewal of Asheville. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Todd W.

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

Fun pool table and darts

We really enjoyed our stay in Asheville! The place was clean, quiet, great layout, good beds and of course loved the pool table! While we gave an Overall rating of 4 stars, a 5-star Overall rating would be warranted. There are a few things of note that could be improved. One of the vanity drawers was inoperable/broken in one of the two very nice baths. We discovered after our first night stay that one of the bedroom windows was not locked and was ajar, which felt a little uncomfortable. We had to tighten the doorknob on the bathroom doors upon arrival, as it was very loose and rattling. One of the rain shower arms does not tighten, which makes the height and angle low when showering. With respect to Communication, our suggestion would be to provide a text number for questions rather than having to depend on Vrbo email, as email is inconvenient when traveling. We do want to point out that when we did request a text number for communication, Ryan was quick with providing that, which helped with timely responses between us. None of these items are deal breakers, and we would definitely recommend this location. This feedback is simply so the host can benefit from our experience and build on what is already a terrific space. Thanks for a peaceful, fun place for our Asheville visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We could easily have cooked meals there, however, we spent most meals with our granddaughter who lives locally. Indeed there are excellent Mountain View’s. And walking with our dogs was filled with birdsong, goats clearing brush, healthy trees and wildflowers. The owner, Ryan, and his family were gracious and accommodating.
Mountain View from the road.
Mountain View over Asheville.
A beautiful, secure back yard.
Sunset view during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is ideal for for adults/couples! Bathrooms were very clean and beds were very comfortable! Easy drive or walk to/from downtown Asheville.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a super fun place to stay. The space was amazing. The location was easy to downtown AVL.!!! Great host coms. Will stay again!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Ryan Pickens

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My name is Ryan Pickens and I have lived in Asheville in this same neighborhood for 20 years - five different houses. I am originally from Atlanta and but have also lived in Nashville and San Francisco. I graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1994 and got a masters degree from the California Institute of Integral Studies in 1999. For more information about my work please visit www.workwithmeaning.com. When I am not doing coaching and business consulting work I enjoy playing disc golf, fishing, hiking and playing with my kids.

Why they chose this property

I have lived in this neighborhood for 20 years in five different houses and believe this neighborhood is the best place to live in Asheville. I love it because of the following reasons:

1. The proximity to downtown while still being in a residential neighborhood cannot be beat. All parts of downtown are very accessible from this neighborhood by foot or bike.

2. The neighborhood is also very close to what I call Chain Land - every kind of chain store you could imagine plus the Asheville Mall is on the other side of Beaucatcher Mountain which is accessible through the Tunnel. All within 1.5 miles or less.

3. The views are incredible and there are plenty of places to hike. From our property you can see the Biltmore Inn, Mount Pisgah and parts of downtown Asheville.

4. There is a lot of public land, including: several play grounds, two stadiums which host semi pro soccer team and a single A baseball team, and a softball field with two disc golf baskets.

5. Wildlife is thriving for being in a city - I have seen turkey, bear, fox, groundhogs and a plethora of birds in this neighborhood.

What makes this property unique

You are in downtown Asheville but on Beaucatcher Mountain. The views are amazing with beautiful sunsets. Plus there are a lot of trees and green space. Plenty of places to hike right in the neighborhood.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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