King Studio, Fast WIFI, Peaceful, Secluded Nature

Entire loft in Alexander, North Carolina

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Hosted by Teresa
  1. 14 years hosting

Listing highlights

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Peace and quiet

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Exceptional host communication

Recent guests gave Teresa a 5-star rating for communication.
Perch above the Asheville countryside in this light-filled artist's studio — the upper-level apartment of a thoughtfully designed earth-sheltered duplex. At 680 square feet, it feels far more spacious than it sounds — big green-framed windows, a longer view down the ridge, and original paintings by Asheville artist Tom Schulz give the space a quiet, gallery-like warmth.

The space
Your space is entirely your own.

The duplex has two fully separate apartments — separate entrances, separate parking, separate living spaces — and you won't feel the lower unit at all. You enter on grade with the earth that surrounds the home below, so it reads more like a standalone retreat than a shared building.

The lower apartment has its own outdoor seating, fireplace, and hot tub — those are private to that rental and not part of your stay, but knowing they exist won't bother you either, since your spaces never overlap.

The owner lives on the property in an adjacent Quonset hut — but don't let that worry you. The Quonset has no windows facing your rental, so in practice you'll likely never cross paths. It's the kind of setup where help is available if you need it, but privacy is the default.

You'll have your own private driveway loop (fits 1–2 cars), and the whole setup feels tucked away and self-contained.

The space:

-630 sq ft upper-level studio apartment

-Simple, functional kitchen and full bath

-East-facing windows — perfect for morning coffee on the church pew as the sun comes up

-Original works by Tom Schulz hanging throughout — a painter with 50+ years of practice, an MFA from Tufts/School of the Museum of Fine Art, and teaching stints at Harvard and UNC Asheville. "Transition #13" and "Transition #14" — bold, abstracted landscapes painted after a vision loss diagnosis, built with broad strokes, masking, and plastering tools — bring real energy to the walls. These aren't prints. They're originals from an artist whose work sells in the thousands. Interested in purchasing? Just reach out through the messenger. Currently priced at $4,700 each.

The location:

17 minutes to downtown Asheville (25 in traffic) — close enough to hit Biltmore Estate, the River Arts District, and all the food and music you came for, far enough to actually decompress when you're back.

The bonus:

On-site massage in the adjacent orangerie. 60, 90, and 120-minute sessions available — just ask at booking.

Come basecamp. Come breathe. Come chill.

🏄 Exclusive Guest Perk: 10% Off Paddleboarding

Our guests enjoy an exclusive discount with Wai Mauna SUP Tours — Asheville's most popular paddleboard outfitter on the French Broad River. Choose from 4-mile or 7-mile guided or solo trips, or a more secluded romantic route near Brevard where the riverbanks narrow for a more intimate paddle.

Ask us after booking for the discount code!

🧖‍♀️ Exclusive Guest Perk: 10% Off The Relaxation Retreat

Our guests enjoy an exclusive discount with The Relaxation Retreat — a private spa sanctuary just outside Asheville in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Unwind in a cedar Finnish sauna, marble steam room, copper soaking tub, and more across three solariums and two outdoor patios.

Message us after booking for the discount details!

⭐ Need more space?
The entire duplex—both units together—is available as the Teapot: airbnb.com/h/teapot.

Looking for just the lower unit instead? The Tea House is listed here: airbnb.com/h/apptea.

Guest access
Guests will have access to the entire loft apartment except the locked utility room and a locked cleaning storage chest. Guests will not have access to the lower apartment, the quonset hut, or the lower apartments outdoor amenities or parking.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Pets allowed
Air conditioning

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 4 reviews

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Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Alexander, North Carolina, United States
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Meet your host

Host
33 reviews
5.0 out of 5 average rating
14 years of hosting
My work: Ecological landscape designer, licensed massage therapist
Speaks Czech, English, Spanish, and French
I’ve been many places, seen beautiful spaces. I’m a designer! Paddlesports enthusiast and 2x surf kayak world champion. I recently designed my earth sheltered home and resurrected the quonset hut. I'm asking for help paying for it all, so I'd like to have you come visit and experience one of the coolest residential/professional spaces around. Optional stand up paddle down the nearby French Broad, and onsite massage. Coming soon: Sauna and plunge.

Co-hosts

  • Joshua

Host details

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Pool/hot tub without a gate or lock
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm