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Alex N.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Entire home
The Old Bee, 2300 sqft private home 15 mins from Asheville or Black Mountain
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9213.7 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Swannanoa, NC
- Western North Carolina Nature Center11 min drive
- Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance11 min drive
- Biltmore Estate24 min drive
- Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)26 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bed
Common area 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Toilet · Jetted bathtub
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The Old Bee, 2300 sqft private home 15 mins from Asheville or Black Mountain
You can find a video of my home on my you tube @treehousecabin326
The home is located across the street from the Warren Wilson College. It is a 1-level, comfortable, sprawling, 2300 sq ft, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1937 farmhouse on 1 acre. With mature landscaping, big decks, and various quirky updates and additions added over the generations, my home offers space for everyone. It has been decorated with mid-century eclectic art and comfortable furnishings.
Enjoy cooking? I have a chef's kitchen with 2 sinks and 2 gas ovens. There is a small breakfast room, a TV room with a 50" Smart TV, an easy-to-operate gas fireplace (available mid Sept-mid May), recliners, and a pull-out sleeper couch for guests.
My favorite room is the great room with vaulted ceilings and windows on every wall. There is also a dining room table that can seat 6. There are oodles of art and regional books and lots of classic board games and crafts for downtime. I love doing my morning stretches in this room as the sun rises. The slate patio just off this room has comfortable seating and a hammock. Below the great room, you will find our ping pong room, with dart board, accessed from a brick driveway, underneath the trellis.
Another favorite feature of my house highlighted by guests is the extra-large 2+ person jacuzzi tub in the primary bedroom! This tub has lights and jets and stays really warm. The primary bedroom is quite large and has a king-sized, 4-post, antique teak bed as well as the large jacuzzi tub, toilet, and sink. There is a walk-in closet and a separate work area with a large desk next to the French doors leading to the back deck.
There are 2 other bedrooms, the "Tigre Room" (tiger theme) has a king-size bed and a trundle sleeper couch and a large closet with shelves. There is a 3rd smaller bedroom with large windows.
*Please note there is a separate and private garage apartment located next door about 25 feet from the main house. This apartment may be rented during your stay. You can see this building in the video of the house.
The home is located across the street from the Warren Wilson College. It is a 1-level, comfortable, sprawling, 2300 sq ft, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1937 farmhouse on 1 acre. With mature landscaping, big decks, and various quirky updates and additions added over the generations, my home offers space for everyone. It has been decorated with mid-century eclectic art and comfortable furnishings.
Enjoy cooking? I have a chef's kitchen with 2 sinks and 2 gas ovens. There is a small breakfast room, a TV room with a 50" Smart TV, an easy-to-operate gas fireplace (available mid Sept-mid May), recliners, and a pull-out sleeper couch for guests.
My favorite room is the great room with vaulted ceilings and windows on every wall. There is also a dining room table that can seat 6. There are oodles of art and regional books and lots of classic board games and crafts for downtime. I love doing my morning stretches in this room as the sun rises. The slate patio just off this room has comfortable seating and a hammock. Below the great room, you will find our ping pong room, with dart board, accessed from a brick driveway, underneath the trellis.
Another favorite feature of my house highlighted by guests is the extra-large 2+ person jacuzzi tub in the primary bedroom! This tub has lights and jets and stays really warm. The primary bedroom is quite large and has a king-sized, 4-post, antique teak bed as well as the large jacuzzi tub, toilet, and sink. There is a walk-in closet and a separate work area with a large desk next to the French doors leading to the back deck.
There are 2 other bedrooms, the "Tigre Room" (tiger theme) has a king-size bed and a trundle sleeper couch and a large closet with shelves. There is a 3rd smaller bedroom with large windows.
*Please note there is a separate and private garage apartment located next door about 25 feet from the main house. This apartment may be rented during your stay. You can see this building in the video of the house.
Property manager
Jennifer Knowles
Languages
English
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
My house is not child-proof and has many antiques.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
About the area
Swannanoa
Swannanoa is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Biltmore Estate and Pisgah National Forest, while Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville and Southern Highland Craft Guild Folk Art Center are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Western North Carolina Nature Center, or check out an event or a game at The Orange Peel. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Swannanoa, NC
What's nearby
- Western North Carolina Nature Center - 11 min drive - 10.2 km
- Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance - 11 min drive - 12.4 km
- The Orange Peel - 15 min drive - 16.4 km
- Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 15 min drive - 16.4 km
- Biltmore Estate - 24 min drive - 19.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Breakfast Shoppe - 5 min drive
- Sonic Drive-In - 9 min drive
- Highland Brewing Company - 12 min drive
- Burger King - 5 min drive
- Zaxby's - 7 min drive
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Cleanliness
8.0/10
Check-in
9.0/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Javan C.
19 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
Javan C.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
About the host
Hosted by Jennifer Knowles
I am a mother, a student of life, and a lifelong entrepreneur. I am passionate about family, live music, good food, inspiring conversation, and connecting with creative, curious, open-minded people. I was born and lived in the Caribbean for 21 years, educated in Canada and am now lucky enough to divide my time between Western North Carolina, Germany, and Canada which are some of the greatest places on this planet offering a little bit, of all of that!
Why they chose this property
The Gay Old Bee is close enough to Asheville to be convenient yet far enough away from the noise and congestion of the city. This is my primary residence and is filled with personal things that I love and enjoy and hope you will too. The kids are launched and I now travel 6 months of the year so I have been renting the main house out on a month-to-month and sometimes short-term basis to folks vacationing and or spending a few months in the area. I also own and manage 4 cabins in Hot Springs, NC.
What makes this property unique
This grand house is VERY comfortable with space for everyone both inside and out. It is located on a 1-acre property filled with mature landscaping such as Japanese Maples and Magnolias. There is a small forest on the back half of the property and it is very private.
One of the nicest attributes is that it is located across the street from Warren Wilson College which makes it a fantastic place for hiking and enjoying the farm and river. We are also 10 minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway and 15 minutes to DOWNTOWN Asheville and all that the city offers. Black Mountain and Montreat are 15 minutes East. We are 1:45 minutes from Charlotte Airport and 25 minutes from Asheville Airport.
This is a fantastic spot for folks to explore the best of Western North Carolina! We get folks coming in for college tours, music events, engagements, family retreats and those looking to relocate who need a safe and comfortable place for a few months. All who come with love in their hearts are welcome in my home.
One of the nicest attributes is that it is located across the street from Warren Wilson College which makes it a fantastic place for hiking and enjoying the farm and river. We are also 10 minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway and 15 minutes to DOWNTOWN Asheville and all that the city offers. Black Mountain and Montreat are 15 minutes East. We are 1:45 minutes from Charlotte Airport and 25 minutes from Asheville Airport.
This is a fantastic spot for folks to explore the best of Western North Carolina! We get folks coming in for college tours, music events, engagements, family retreats and those looking to relocate who need a safe and comfortable place for a few months. All who come with love in their hearts are welcome in my home.
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