People Love This Secluded Mountain Retreat In Asheville

Overview of White Squirrel Cottage

Start planning your Asheville, North Carolina vacation in this 1,625 square foot, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom cabin that sleeps up to 7 people. The White Squirrel Cottage is a warm and cozy cottage with a cabin feel, located just 20 minutes from downtown Asheville and from the Blue Ridge Parkway. There is a covered and gated back deck for outdoor dining and fur baby enjoyment and a fire pit with twinkle lights in the trees and a hammock that over-look the stunning pastoral and mountain views. Wild turkeys, deer, and sometimes foxes are often spotted in the field. The main bedroom suite is on the first level and offers a tile shower, double vanity, and premium linens. The living room has a vaulted ceiling and a stone fireplace (firewood and lighters supplied). There is laundry on the main level as well, and the kitchen looks out over the view.

Upper Level Features

Upstairs is an open loft with a TV, a game system for the kids, and a queen size sleeper sofa. Two bedrooms on the upper-level share a full bath with a tub. One bedroom has a queen-sized bed and the other has a triple bunk bed for younger family members. The kitchen is fully stocked and all linens are provided. Supplies for s'mores and wood for the campfire in the fire pit are provided as well. The cabin welcomes your well-behaved pets and wants them to have as good a time as you do.

Attractions in Asheville

Asheville is a city with plenty to do. With it's the mountain air, the buskers, the craft breweries, the dynamic food scene, and hikers just off the Appalachian Trail, it's a place you'll want to come back to again and again. The city is backdropped by the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains. Asheville is a busy place with lots going on. The following are just some of the things you might do during your vacation stay.

Exploring Downtown Asheville

Wander downtown Asheville. When you fall in love with Asheville, it will likely be while wandering downtown on a Friday night. Buskers play banjo on the corner. Patios buzz with diners. The purple LaZoom bus rattles by with its jokey joie de vivre. And the thumping beat of the drum circle adds a primeval edge to the scene. Daytime wanderings are equally appealing. You can admire off-beat murals, pop into indie shops or discover the history of Asheville while following the Urban Trail. You might visit the nearby South Slope breweries, most are open at noon on weekends.

Sunflower Viewing at the Biltmore Estate

See the sunflowers at the Biltmore. More than 140,000 sunflowers bloom on the Biltmore Estate in summer. The bright yellow flowers can grow to a height of eight feet and typically bloom for one week in July and again for a week in early September. Completed in 1895 for shipping magnate George Washington Vanderbilt II, the enormous estate, with its lush gardens and manicured grounds, is Asheville's premier attraction. You'll see the sunflowers while driving to Antler Village and the Winery after taking the house tour.