RIVER ARTS HOME - Cozy, comfortable, close to everything you’re coming to Asheville to see.

This newly renovated home is close to everything! Walk to Downtown Asheville, the South Slope Brewery District and the RAD (River Arts District.) The Biltmore Estate is only 2 miles away (5-minute drive.)

The right half of the house is the peaceful bedroom wing. The left side has an open plan living/dining/kitchen with center island where friends and family can gather. Just outside the kitchen is a large deck (with gas grill) that overlooks the peaceful quarter-acre grassy back yard. Nighttime views of distant city lights wrap around all sides of the deck.

A short walk brings you to the RAD with all its art studios, shops, coffeehouses, breweries, restaurants, bars and music halls, and also bike shops. Rent an E-bike to tour the RAD, the greenways and the riverbank parks (on your own or in a guided group tour). Asheville (AKA “Beer City”) has dozens of nearby breweries to visit – including the New Belgium Brewery (1.2 miles away).

A 10-minute walk from the house will bring you to the scenic French Broad River where wide paved riverbank walkways run for miles. The riverbanks are a favorite place to stroll, jog, skate, and bike. For a lazy way to experience the river - Zen Tubing in the RAD will rent you inner tubes (and pick you up at the end of the float trip.)

Downtown and the South Slope (15-20 minute walk, or a short drive) are famous for restaurants and bars and breweries, shops and museums – and too many things to list here. When you reserve a stay at the River Arts Home, you’ll get an extensive list of all the things in and around Asheville that you will want to see and do, as well as a list of favorite restaurants.

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Enjoy the best of Asheville in this meticulously renovated home located in the heart of a lovely mountain city. The BILTMORE ESTATE is two miles away (a 5-minute drive to the 1 Lodge Street entrance) and Asheville’s restaurants, coffeehouses, museums, art galleries, and live entertainment are even closer. It’s a 20-minute walk or a 3-minute drive to DOWNTOWN. The RIVER ARTS DISTRICT – with sidewalk cafes and over 185 artists’ studios – is just a 5-minute walk. The house is CLOSE TO EVERYTHING, so you can take a break from sightseeing or shopping to relax at home. Chill out in the over-stuffed outdoor furniture on the deck that overlooks a large back yard or dine al fresco. This is the place to gather on balmy summer evenings to watch the moon rise and to soak up the relaxing atmosphere (the deck is illuminated by low-voltage lighting.) The living room has a large-screen smart TV over the fireplace. Stay in touch with high-speed WiFi.

The kitchen has gorgeous granite countertops, all new appliances and a gas grill just outside – perfect for preparing gourmet meals. The kitchen is stocked with coffee and tea, condiments & spices. Enjoy breakfast at home in your jammies or walk/drive to a nearby art café for a full breakfast.

Fido is welcome – there’s a large back yard and a one-acre fenced dog park not far away in the RAD. Kids of all ages will enjoy the nearby Western North Carolina Nature Center, a fishing dock not far away on the banks of the French Broad River, and family-oriented canoeing, tubing, rafting through the Biltmore Estate as well as gem mining near the Estate. Teenagers might like the skateboard park, which is a 30-minute walk from the house. The home also has baby equipment available on request – pack n play crib, high chair, infant bath.

Dozens of amazing antique stores (bargain prices!) are 5-10 minutes away. This central location in a vibrant city neighborhood is within easy reach of everything you want to see and do. Keep fit by walking to one of the best clay tennis courts in the US or at the YWCA (award-winning architectural design.) Golf courses are a short drive away. Shop daily at nearby farmers markets or at various organic grocery stores.

The Owner is always available to answer any question you might have.