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Dragonfly Cottage, Ventage 1905 updated Home in Downtown Asheville

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A spacious living room with large windows, wooden flooring, and a ceiling fan.
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a metal frame, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a fireplace.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a ceiling fan.
A garden pathway leading to a gate surrounded by various plants and flowers.
A two-story house with a porch and a small garden area.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Wicked Weed Brewing
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Asheville, NC
  • Place, Fired Up Creative Lounge Ashville
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, The Orange Peel
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Office 1

1 Large Single Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms

About this property

Dragonfly Cottage, Ventage 1905 updated Home in Downtown Asheville

Welcome to Dragonfly Cottage in downtown Asheville this is a ventage but updated Asheville home. Three bedrooms featuring (non working) coal fireplaces and mantels in each. One full bed and two queen beds all with updated adjacent bathrooms. Two additional sofa beds one in living area and one in TV room. There’s plenty of room for everyone. Guests enjoy three bathrooms, equipped with a shower, bathtub, one bidet for extra comfort and two claw foot tubs. The front parlor was converted to a library/office space that offer cozy spots to relax or catch up on work. Whether you’re unwinding on the deck after a day of exploring or gathering for a movie night, this serene retreat has you covered. Drinking coffee, people watching and hanging out in the front porch swing overlooking the garden, is pure delight.
Everything downtown is walking distance, downtown resturants, South Slope Breweries, Music venues like Asheville Yards Amphitheater or Gray Eagle, the River Arts District and be sure to eat breakfast at Butter Punk In the River Arts. Make sure you drive up the Blue Ridge Parkway to Craggy Pinnacle and do some Hiking to explore nearby waterfalls. There are fabalous tours to be taken from walking food tours, paddle boats brewery tours on the French Broad River, to fly fishing tours. You’re sure to make fantastic memories with a stay at our place.
There is a downstairs apartment that rents separately. If you want both ask about a discount.It is Dragonfly Cottage Studio Apt and Hottub. It has a seperate entrance and they get the driveway as it is in front of their door. Parking for the cottage is on the street.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
House is not child proof so supervise children.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Enjoy your stay in Asheville. It's a great town, Strip beds before you leave and load the dishwasher and run it. Empty all trash.
Text or Call me if you have any problems or questions or want recommendations.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 5001512vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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
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

Asheville

South French Broad, a neighbourhood in Asheville, is home to this holiday home. 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 The Orange Peel, or consider a night out at Grey Eagle.
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What's nearby

  • Downtown Market Asheville - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fired Up Creative Lounge Ashville - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Orange Peel - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Wicked Weed Brewing - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Daddy Mac’s Down Home Dive - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chai Pani - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Whale South Slope - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pollen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Easy Tiger - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Dragonfly Cottage, Ventage 1905 updated Home in Downtown Asheville pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Dragonfly Cottage, Ventage 1905 updated Home in Downtown Asheville?

As of 8 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dragonfly Cottage, Ventage 1905 updated Home in Downtown Asheville on 6 Jan 2027 start from AU$1,688, 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 Dragonfly Cottage, Ventage 1905 updated Home in Downtown Asheville?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dragonfly Cottage, Ventage 1905 updated Home in Downtown Asheville?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dragonfly Cottage, Ventage 1905 updated Home in Downtown Asheville?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dragonfly Cottage, Ventage 1905 updated Home in Downtown Asheville located?

Located in South French Broad, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Aston Park, The Orange Peel and Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville. Downtown Market Asheville and Aston Park Tennis Center are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 25 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Remarkably well-stocked kitchen; great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet place. Easy to get around from here.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was clean and in a great location to take advantage of walking to downtown Asheville.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2026
Thanks Jennifer for the 5 star review:)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So charming and really a cute place. The living area is beautiful with lots of windows to watch nature, as well as the back deck. Saw lots of birds and squirrels . Plenty of space to spread out.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was such a cute place to stay! It’s the perfect distance from downtown. We were able to walk everywhere but also were far enough away that we weren’t dealing with the noise and chaos of the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
On street parking was not good. No instructions on what was expected. Wish there had been brochures on restaurants and shops nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very charming, only slightly challenging in the 1902 portions of the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The Dragonfly is a beautiful eclectic older home that is well appointed and has almost anything you could need ( there is no coffee maker but a french press and pour over station is provided). The three bedrooms had very comfortable beds! Three bathrooms was a huge plus! We enjoyed the front porch and the back deck each day. Walking distance to town and to the River Arts District. Quite a bit of transcients n the neighborhood but also were in town as well. We were never bothered by them. Alll in all I would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2026
Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay! I would 100% come back and stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house! Loved it being close to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2026
Thanks for your gracious comments. Come back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was first class. The location and the views were fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is giant and a perfect place to relax while visiting Asheville. Thumbs up to the well-stocked kitchen and the great bathrooms!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay! We were a large group. The space for everyone was awesome! The proximity to downtown was great too! No problems communicating with host, although we didn’t need to while there, just checkin and checkout. We loved feeding the birds and squirrels out back and watching them gather as we enjoyed our coffee in the mornings. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication from the host, beautiful house with everything we needed, very clean, walkable to downtown.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan 2026
Excellent guest, clean, respectful, and communicated as needed. I would be honored to host again. Thank
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at the Dragonfly cottage in Asheville! It's such a beautiful historical home, with character and personality and within walking distance to great restaurants, the art museum, and other attractions. We loved that there were so many original features in the house - beautiful fireplaces in every room, antique furniture, original baseboards, etc. Paula was great in terms or communication and attending to our every need.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2026
Thanks, come back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oh my, what a treat! Just the home was a vacation treat! An older home with many new renovations —“So Fun” with eclectically gathering of furniture! It was as much fun enjoying the furnishings as it was perusing the shops downtown. My husband and I stayed in the downstairs apartment! So well-equipped, you need not bring much of anything. Kids and families stayed upstairs. Thank you, Paula!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2026
thank you Peggy
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Like most areas of Asheville, this neighborhood, has a high concentration of homeless people on the street. However, we had no issues with safety while staying at this house. The house is very old but has a lot of charm. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming home in walking distance to downtown. Very well equipped and clean. Check in was no problem. Would definitely return. If you keep the bird feeders full you can have a wonderful bird show!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Loved the unique home, so many fun things to look at. The kitchen was great to cook in. Had everything we needed to make some great meals. The whole family loved the birds. Having a fenced-in front yard was great for our dog. The internet was a bit slow, but we did have 7 people. Also, the bed on the first floor is best for 1 adult, maybe ok for 2 kids. Great communication with the host, always got back to me quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is incredibly centrally located to get to Downtown, South Slope & Riverside, around a 1/2 mile walk to get to most places. (it may not feel that way, so be sure to orientate yourself b/c it is really walkable. The 3 bedrooms were great, loved there were plenty of bathrooms, the downstairs bedroom bath is really cool! As for sleeping, you can make it work if you need the extra 2 beds. One of the beds was in the main room, in hindsight, a sleeping pad in the front study would have been perfect to allow that guest a little more privacy. The outdoor space was perfect for a morning coffee or evening beer. A bird feeder outback & BEAUTIFUL flowers out front was amazing! The kitchen/dining room/ living room was a great place to gather, puzzles, games, reading, it was perfect. We had the pleasure and surprise to see a bear wander from across the street to a near by house to eat from the bird feeder. Our family enjoyed our downtime at the house as much as being out and about.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2026
I don’t understand. A glowing report on the house and location then 8/10??? I wish knew why?
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The first thing to know is that the homeless hang out in the park across the street. The home was musty smelling, and had serious signs of wear such as torn rugs, old mattresses, and the deck area was dirty. One of the upstairs bathrooms is in dire need of an update. Scratched up toilet, dingy. The deck area had ancient dirty chairs, and the couch cushions were left outside to mildew and get bird poop on.This was clearly the renter’s home and not really a a true rental. We were told check out time was 10:00 am, yet someone came to clean at 9:30 am, while one guest was still there! This rental looks cute, but I wouldn’t stay here again. I was very disappointed. The only positives were, the location within the city was central, and the downstairs bathroom and kitchen were lovely. This place was cute 10 years ago, now it’s just tired. I’m not surprised it’s for sale. The pictures on the realtor’s site are not real. Sad.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We adored the dragonfly. The house was perfect and the location was ideal. It was like being at home but some place else. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen/family room is amazing and such a lovely hangout spot for meals, conversation and games. When weather permits, the tree canopy deck is ideal for morning coffee with bird song or a glass of wine at sunset.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
The house was clean and very cute. A couple of things I would have liked to know before we went. 1 the upstairs bedrooms have window units so the doors need to be kept closed to keep them cool. 2 the park across the street is crawling with homeless people. If the house was location was different we would have been fine but the park and housing authority right across the street made a big difference. We couldn't enjoy the front porch due to profanity being yelled constantly and we were not comfortable walking on the street after dark. We had intentionally gotten a house close to downtown because we were planning to walk everywhere. Once we got there we quickly realized that would not be the case. I wish this house was located somewhere else so that the neighborhood wouldn't hurt the rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2026
Downtowns these days do have homeless. I try to make it clear this is a diverse neighborhood. Asheville Tennis Club is also in the Park so it is not all homeless, they are around. A church feeds Homeless on Saturday, in the park and at a church near by Wed and Sunday. I lived in the house for almost 10 years. I am an older white lady and I had no problem. I would walk my dog evening and morning and loved the front porch.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2026
thanks

About the host

Hosted by Paula Baran

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I bought this house in 2015 to live in and to do Airbnb renting rooms upstairs. After traving in Europe I was hooked on rentals where owners lived. I had a great time with my guest. Drinking coffee on the front porch in the mornings and taking them to see my horses who were boarded at the Biltmore. After Covid things changed. I added on and built the sudio apartment down stairs that rents separately renting rooms was not happening. Things changed again after Helene and all the floods. Thankfully this house had no damage, she is old and solid thanks to a reninfored foundation and much love and care. My Biltmore deal also changed. It was too expensive to keep boarding so I bought my own farm near my daughter in Alabama. I live in the cottage when it is not rented in the winter time usually,because I love Asheville. Otherwise you will be talking to me on my farm in Alabama.
I am a retired school counselor and history teacher. I love people and hope to develop a farm experience in Alabama where people can come stay in my guest house, gather eggs, milk goats, play with the donkeys, and horses. I am from Alabama, grew up riding horses and giging frogs on the creek banks. They can stay on the farm or take history tours with me. Civil Rights tours, old south plantation tours with biscut making, and hopefully river tours on a party boat. I live in the best of both worlds in the south. Asheville and the deep south farm.
I love this house and the neighborhood.

Why they chose this property

I love my mixed neighborhood. I choose it for it's convience to everything. I love sitting on the front porch and people watching or enjoying the garden. If you are scared of difference or used to gated communities, the neighborhood may be hard to get use to. If you stay and overcome any fears of others, you will learn to love it. I have had that experience with many guest, it opened their eyes and hearts. Don't give anyone money! Just smile if asked, look them in the eye. Say bless you or anything nice, then move on. In all the time I have lived here I am a single older lady and have had no trouble.The back deck and living area is a place of retreat from all the action out front. I love this house and put a lot of my heart and sole into it. The art is mostly local artist.

What makes this property unique

Built in 1905, this cottage is solid and unique. The updates have been carefully done to maintain the wonderful warmth of this older home. From the fireplaces in each of the main rooms in the main house to the tree house feel of the new addition, this house has charm and integrity. The old pine wood orginal floors and new oak flooring are all are traditional choices for a home like this, The large moldings around all windows and doors was carried over into the new addition on the back. It is a grand mixture of old and new. The steam heating is still working and is the best for not drying things out in the winter. Don't mess with the lovely old radiators in each room. This house is a unique experience with old real Asheville's cool. The music venues of Orange Peal, Gray Eagle, and the Asheville Ampitheater are all within walking distantance. I walk my dog alone at all times of day and night.

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