Nauhaus: An Eco Friendly Hemp House

Entire home in Asheville, North Carolina

  1. 8 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 2 baths
2 reviews
Hosted by Jeannine
  1. 10 years hosting

Listing highlights

Peace and quiet

This home is in a quiet area.
This is an eco-friendly house made of hemp and many other natural materials in West Asheville. It has 3 bedrooms 2 baths and includes a mother-in-law suite. It is located in a quiet yet convenient neighborhood and has a small creek that runs year-round in the back yard.

The space
This is a eco-friendly net zero energy house made of hemp called the Nauhaus. It was designed as a model for urban sustainability and is located in a quiet neighborhood. The passive solar design and 16 inch thick hempcrete walls help the house stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter. It also features a living roof, brick floor and walls made from clay from the building site, solar panels, and multiple outdoor living spaces. To learn more about the Nauhaus and see photos check out these websites:

www.thenauhaus.com
www.alembicstudio.com/projects/nauhaus-prototype
www.americanlimetechnology.com/trelowen-rosevine

The house has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and is completely furnished and well stocked. The upstairs includes a full kitchen/dining/living area and master bedroom/bathroom and an unfinished loft. Downstairs there is a kitchenette, living area, two bedrooms, one bathroom, and a laundry room. One of the bedrooms and kitchenette can be closed off from the other areas and be separate living space with its own entrance if desired.

The house has the best of nature and convenience. It is located on a very quiet street. There is a creek running in the backyard as well as access to the Greenway Trail along Hominy Creek. While at the same time it is a 5 min walk to the West Asheville park and 15 minute walk to downtown West Asheville where you have access to a health food store, local farmer's market, a local bakery/coffee shop, a music venue, and many local restaurants.

Sleeps up to 8 with 3 queen sized beds and a full sized futon downstairs. Families with children are welcome.

Guest access
You may access all parts of the house.

Other things to note
There is a path that runs near the house that provides access for Nauhaus guests to get to the Greenway and is used by the small neighborhood on the other side of the creek.

Where you’ll sleep

Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
1 queen bed

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Pets allowed
TV
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Where you’ll be

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

Neighborhood highlights

The West Village Market is a great place to get healthy food. Sunny Point Cafe and Biscuit Head have great breakfast options. The Isis Restaurant and Music Hall is a great place for evening entertainment. There are many other great places along Haywood Avenue. The Hole is a great local donut shop!

Meet your host

Host
2 reviews
5.0 out of 5 average rating
10 years of hosting
Lives in Weaverville, North Carolina
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
8 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm not reported
Smoke alarm