Beekeeper Cottage: Spotless. Close to Asheville, Black Mtn., WWC, B R Parkway.

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A stone house with a stone staircase leading to a porch, a hammock hanging between two trees, and a well-maintained lawn.
A bedroom with a wooden headboard, patterned bedding, a bedside lamp, a window with a view of greenery, and a chandelier.
A narrow bathroom with a white sink, dark cabinets, and a mirror above the sink.
A bathroom with a white sink, dark cabinets, a mirror, and a towel rack.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a shelf with decorative items, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Swannanoa, NC
  • Place, Holden Visual Arts Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Swannanoa

Located in Swannanoa, this holiday home is in a rural area. 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 Pisgah National Forest 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. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Swannanoa, NC

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Short Sleeves Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beekeeper Cottage: Minutes to Asheville, Blk Mtn. Biltmore BRP WWC Hidden River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beekeeper Cottage: Minutes to Asheville, Blk Mtn. Biltmore BRP WWC Hidden River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beekeeper Cottage: Minutes to Asheville, Blk Mtn. Biltmore BRP WWC Hidden River?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beekeeper Cottage: Minutes to Asheville, Blk Mtn. Biltmore BRP WWC Hidden River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beekeeper Cottage: Minutes to Asheville, Blk Mtn. Biltmore BRP WWC Hidden River located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Pisgah National Forest and within 9 miles (15 km) of Pisgah Brewing Company and Azalea Dog Park. Black Mountain Center for the Arts and Swannanoa Valley Museum 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. 92 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Gorgeous home. So beautiful decorated.

Owner was great to deal with. Home was amazing so clean and well stocked. Booking was super easy. Sensitive neighbors but still enjoyed our stay throughly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
I'm glad you had a nice stay. It is a great spot for kids to play outside.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charming house rich with special touches!

Beautiful house with charm in every corner and so many thoughtful and practical touches that really make a guest comfortable. Loved the grounds, the front porch swing and lawn chairs and the artful decor. Well equipped kitchen, perfect community spaces to enjoy family and friends and comfy bedrooms with great storage and plentiful hooks. The owner and caretaker (Mindy) were helpful and communicative. Can't wait to come back. Thank you so much!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful peaceful and comfortable place to stay

We had such a wonderful experience at the beekeepers cottage. The pictures of the house are very accurate, and the house came with everything (and more than) we needed. There’s a beautiful fenced in yard with a swing and hammock, and a great outside area for our toddler to play in. There were several nice sitting areas in the house and on the front porch, and the kitchen had everything we needed to cook several meals there. We went into Asheville several times, and it was about a 15 or 20 minute drive. The owner/caretaker of the house was very sweet, and responsive. We loved that the house had shades that could be used in the windows (our toddler needs a pretty dark room to sleep in). The house is beautifully decorated. We would highly recommend this house, and we would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
We would love to have you again Amanda.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Water main break!!

5 stars, not for the stay, but for dealing with the owner! Unfortunately, we were unable to stay at the Bee Keeper's cottage due to a water main break in the area .. no water for a few days with 4 ladies spells a second disaster! Katie was pleasant to deal with during this time, and refunded all money I had spent for my stay. We come to North Carolina from Wisconsin every year... and would like to be able to stay at Katie's home next year - it looks lovely and very comfortable. Again - disappointment, but Katie was kind in her dealings with this unfortunate happening.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you Lora. All the work is finished on the water main. Next time you're here we will have plenty of clean, fresh water for you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice and clean house

It was great
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy, clean and all around wonderful

What a great experience from beginning to end. The check in process was so easy and Katie has everything labeled with helpful notes around the house. She even has the TV listings numerically and alphabetically typed out. The attention to detail and the organization of the house was amazing. The location was great as well. We went to Asheville for brunch at Over Easy Cafe and had lunch at Tupelo Honey. Both were great. Also tried out Native Kitchen which was only about 5 minutes away and so so good(get the Brussel sprouts). Overall a wonderful experience and would definitely book it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spotless home within a short drive of Asheville

Very nice property. Home was very clean with everything you need for cooking etc. Décor was adorable. We were within 15 minutes to Asheville, 20 to Biltmore Estate property. Everything else to have fun and explore was all 10-20 minutes time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute house

This was a great location for a family get together. Location was perfect for us, and we plan on returning. We went hiking and enjoyed visiting Asheville. Only suggestion would be to upgrade the single twin room to a double or queen bed. That would make it ideal for a couples retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thanks for the suggestion. I may do that.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience

Very easy to rent this home
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Love that!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful retreat.

This is one of favorite houses to rent. It’s such a beautiful home and location is ideal. We’ve come back to this house many times. I highly recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
I love it that you come back again and again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Felt like home

What a charming place to stay! So many thoughtful surprises for our family. From games and fresh cut flowers from the garden to our favorite, the tree swing. We wish we could have stayed longer. Very convenient to downtown Asheville yet feels away from it all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
I’m glad you appreciated the little things like the fresh flowers. Come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We Keep Coming Back

Lovely house and it has everything you need to feel like you are at home.....but on vacation!! Myself and some friends have stayed here for an annual trip several years and we have never been disappointed.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
See you next year too I hope!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable and charming cottage

This was the second time I stayed at Beekeeper Cottage... it was so nice the first time I opted to stay there again. In a quiet neighborhood, this beautifully decorated and immaculately kept home offers the best of both worlds: it's only minutes to both downtown Asheville and the Black Mountain area. Plenty of room for a family, but not too large for a couple to still feel cozy. The landscaped yard is large with a wonderful front porch for taking in the cool mountain breeze. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely spot

A lovely spot for our stopover. The house was comfortable and well-stocked! The kids especially enjoyed the yard and swing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Something for everyone

This house is amazing. Has a lot of charm. A backyard for the kids, a nook for the adults and location for everyone. We would definitely stay here next time we come back to Asheville. It’s 15 minutes to Asheville , 15 to black mountain, and 25 to the airport. The only thing I would say it’s a bit far from sliding rock or looking glass but that shouldn’t deter anyone because you can just make a day out of it. Happy to have stayed here for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Check out Catawba Falls on your next visit. It is just beyond Black Mountain off the highway. I hope we can host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

New adventures

My husband and I came to the area with our niece to introduce her to hiking and see a state park. The Blue Ridge Mountains were the perfect level of difficulty (length, altitude, incline, etc.) to start her on, knowing we are flatlanders from ND. The Bee Tree cottage was a wonderful place to come home to afterwards. It was spacious, clean, and extremely charming. The outdoor space is perfect for a family with kids. It's fenced in and large enough to burn off some energy. The location was great; private, with mountain views, however, if you like city life, this isn't the place for you. At night the fire flies were out in groves!!! Katie (the owner) and Mindy (house manager) were wonderful to work with... the communication was timely and informative. We would definitely stay here again if we ever got back to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
I would love to have you again. Fireflies are magic there.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceeded expectations

Great cottage and property. Perfect for our family of 4.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MARYS KICK-ASS GIRLS WEEKEND

We are a group of ladies from Nashville who wanted a gals weekend. The Beekeeper Cottage was perfect! We just loved it! Extremely Clean and well stocked! Everything was well labeled and clear instructions on how to use the washer and dishwasher. Great location - close to everything! Katie and Mindy replied quickly when we had questions. We had great fun at the piano bar and enjoyed lots of down time playing games at the Cottage and sitting on that fantastic swing on the front porch. Would stay here again and recommend to any and everyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
So glad you enjoyed your stay! Come back again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect country house.

Lots of charm, lots of nooks indoors and out for a family of four to get away from each other and read, then come back together for meals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beekeeper Cottage

We loved our stay. All was even more beautiful than pictures could show. Great neighborhood away from the business, but close to Asheville and surrounding areas. We would LOVE to return!
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
I am so pleased you had such a nice stay. Do come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing Weekend!

The house was super clean and allowed us to have a fun and relaxing weekend away from the city!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Awesomeness

This place was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Weekend Get Away

This house was the perfect get away. There was lots of space, well stocked supplies, and beautiful places to sit and relax. Close enough to Asheville if you want to take a Uber or Lyft but not in the hustle of it all. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
We would love to have you again. Returning guests are a great compliment.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clean and comfy

Great place to stay and visit the Asheville area.! The cottage was very clean and had everything you would want to make your stay comfy. The little details of where things are located helped! This was a Sister vacation and did accommodate 4 adults well, but it is a small house and 5 would be crowded. The only minor issue was the dishwasher had a small leak, but no one minded washing dishes by hand. We old definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you Karen for reporting the leak so fast. It was repaired well before the next guests arrived.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful house!

The weather was not the best but the house was! We plan on coming back to see all of Asheville. This house was perfect for our family. Our favorite room was what my grandmother would have called the sun parlor. A really clean, beautiful house.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
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