We thoroughly enjoyed this quiet retreat. Norma and Jim were wonderful hosts and made us feel at home in a lovely setting. I only wish our trip were longer. Breakfast was delicious, and the conversation delightful. We had a peaceful night sleep in a serene, comfortable surroundings. Thank you, Norma and Jim! I hope we can return someday!

Norma, Jim, and Casper provided a welcoming and relaxing place during my recent stay. The breakfasts were wonderful and very much appreciated as my mornings were early. Despite being there for business I was able to recharge in my beautiful, airy room with an adjacent solarium filled with lovely plants and fountains. Definitely wholeheartedly recommend and wish I had a reason to return. : )

We absolutely loved our stay at Norma's place. Very large & airy room with the world's most comfortable bed, artwork, and a beautiful solarium adjoining. Nice bathroom with a large shower. Though we shared the same house, the separate entrance and positioning of our rooms felt very private. And the healthy breakfasts with our kind hosts won't soon be forgotten, it really was a pleasure to converse with them. The advice they shared regarding great hikes and restaurants was spot on. Highly recommend!

Staying at the Zen Garden room was a special treat. Norma and Jim are warm and gracious hosts. The room itself was beautiful and superbly restful. My wife Julie and I loved looking at the great tree just outside our window and the zen garden that adjoined our room. We would be happy to spend more time there.

Norma and Jim provided a very comfortable, safe, and home-like setting for our stay in Asheville, NC. It was clean and had everything we needed for a visit. The location was perfect and a short drive from many of the sights we wanted to tour. They were both very helpful in giving us suggestions too. Each morning they provided us with a healthy breakfast. I would highly recommend staying at this location if I was visited the Asheville area again.

Great hosts and stay. Highly recommended.

Had a great stay with Norma and Jim. They're friendly and helpful and really make you feel at home. The space is clean, comfortable and quiet. I didn't have much time to enjoy the lovely solarium but it's one of many nice touches. The location is also close to downtown Asheville, which worked great for me. Highly recommend!

We stayed with Jim and Norma for 4 days in March and we were so unbelievably pleased with the whole experience! First of all the room and the solarium are just stunningly gorgeous and a welcome site after running around Asheville all day. We had complete privacy, a super clean room and bathroom, and the breakfast was always delicious along with the sharing of stories with Jim and Norma over some coffee, and lots of laughs. We felt so well taken care of...they really went above and beyond what was necessary without imposing on our private space. This place will be our go to next time we are in town...Thank you so much Norma and Jim!!!!!

This place exceeded our expectations. VERY comfortable bed, unique, historic house, easy access to downtown Asheville, and a breakfast made for royalty! You will not be disappointed.

The view from the windows was beautiful. The whole space was clean, light, and airy. The place was filled with beautiful art work , quilts and. blown glass pieces. Many which were made by the hosts themselves.

We stayed in a suite of huge, beautifully presented and characterful rooms on the upper floor of Sam's & Oksana's house. It's not self-contained, but was perfectly private and quiet. Oksana was a welcoming host, and we appreciated our lively conversations over breakfast and her advice on where to go in Asheville and the area. She recommended an enjoyable hike round the Arboretum and a memorably scenic route to get there. Our stay fully lived up to the high expectations we had from reading previous reviews.

You will feel like you've stepped into a Tuscan villa! The pictures do not do this place justice. Oksana and Sam are excellent hosts, gracious and go above and beyond. We had privacy but also some lovely conversations with them. Not only will WE stay here again, but I would recommend to ANYONE!!

Wonderful accommodation! Oksana and Sam were such warm, welcoming and interesting hosts. Excellent cooked breakfast on Saturday. Exceptional weekend. Would definitely stay again!!

We had wonderful, relaxing weekend and Oksana & Sam are amazing hosts. We especially enjoyed chatting with them and they provided great advice on attractions & restaurants in Asheville. Oksana's homemade pastries, fresh fruit and yogurt (and strong coffee!) were delicious and beautifully served.The home is comfortable, extremely clean and visually entertaining. It was a pleasure viewing all the colorful quilts, glasswork, sculpture, paintings fabrics & upholstery. The views from the windows are magnificent. It is a welcoming, friendly & comfortable retreat close to all the main attractions in Asheville. I wish we could have stayed longer, we hope to return again soon.

The space is beautiful and we loved meeting the animals. Though this is not the entire place. Not a good idea for large groups or celebrations due to the lack of privacy and space to relax. It's a great home just don't think you're going to have the place to yourself.

Sam and Oksana's place is in a great neighborhood with a lot of history. We enjoyed walking around in the afternoons. They have beautiful art that gives the home a richness. We enjoyed our stay with them.

This property was great. Oksana was a wonderful host and the living spaces and rooms were modern, clean and very well decorated. She made us a great breakfast in the morning and with two little kids, it was just what we needed before we ventured into town. I would not hesitate to come back here soon, and in fact I hope we will!

We had a wonderful time. The house is beautiful and creative. Loved our room with the beautiful view! Breakfast was wonderful and we loved their sweet old lab :)

Wake to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains! The view from your room is a stunning mountain view. Becky's home is beautiful and she is an attentive host. Out room was neat and clean with private bath. Becky and Ken gave recommendations for dinner and Becky provided a delicious breakfast! We hope to return.

Becky was a wonderful host and the home was amazing! Best view I've ever had the chance to wake up to! Accommodating and friendly hosts.

We really enjoyed staying at this beautiful, unique house in the mountains with some wonderful hosts!

Becky and Ken are amazing people! They have an incredible house and it was so nice to have a little private area of our own off the main living space. Super relaxed and easy going, and Becky made us an incredible breakfast! Super hosts for sure! Location is a little hard to find with (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) maps (first time fail), so I recommend iMaps if you have apple software, got us there perfect. About a 20 minute drive from downtown but beautiful and super cozy! Highly recommend if looking for that far away mountain cabin feel yet still close enough to the hustle and bustle of Asheville and it's downtown life!

We had an amazing stay at the Swenson home. The house and view are even more beautiful then the pictures on the website. Becky and Ken were extremely welcoming and provided a very homey atmosphere but were very kind to give us our privacy as well. Thank you for having us!

Becky and Ken are great hosts and their place is amazing. Highly recommended.

Becky and her husband Ken were so welcoming from the moment we got there. It was such a pleasant experience and we truly felt at home. We will definitely be coming back!

Holly was very welcoming and a great host. The Oakland Cottage B&B is a beautiful, historic B&B in close proximity to downtown Asheville and the Biltmore. We will certainly look to stay here again next time we visit the area.

The guest room #5 was large and very nice. The bed was comfy and loved the jetted spa tub. The location was very good for the Biltmore and downtown.

Our interim hosts Jim and Susan were welcoming and very helpful. The king room on the second floor is spacious and airy, with a comfy bed (soft sheets!) and a fresh, newly appointed bathroom. The house has a Visit-to-grandmother's-house feel, with a cool, breezy porch for reading. Very close to the River Arts District (but not close enough to walk). Thanks for a lovely stay!

This is a beautiful old home with lots of character. An excellent breakfast every morning, treats at night, with a fully stocked fridge at your disposal. Quilts on the king beds, beautiful light, an in-room library, and it's walking distance to everything downtown.

Our stay at the Rankin House was absolutely wonderful. We came for the weekend to celebrate my mother's 70th birthday and my mother, sister, niece and I shared the 2 bedroom suite. The beds were extremely comfortable and the rooms were large and beautiful with pretty fireplaces. The house was lovely and we felt so at home during our stay. Breakfast each morning was fantastic and they had everything we needed and more, including a refrigerator with complimentary drinks and snacks for guests. The house was located just a few minutes from Downtown Asheville, so very centrally located and just a short drive or walk to everywhere we wanted to visit. The innkeeper, Scott, was great and so easy (and fast!) to communicate with. We can't say enough good things about our stay. We will definitely be coming back soon!

Although this suite was listed on air bnb, the two rooms are actually part of an absolutely lovely bed and breakfast. The frame house is gorgeous on the inside and has a large balcony and front porch. Scott, the manager, made a great breakfast every morning and he was nothing but gracious and amiable. Beers stocked in the fridge, cookies every night and fruit in the mornings! The bed and breakfast is also in a really beautiful historic neighborhood and it's easy to walk downtown. I can't recommend the rankin house inn enough. The two rooms we had shared a bathroom that was a good size and had a nice tub/shower. The rooms themselves were really spacious and there were electric fireplaces in each of our rooms. And the guests themselves were also really friendly and chatty! The only warning I would offer is that parking can be a little tricky if you're planning on driving some sort of big van or SUV and parking it behind the house. We managed to navigate it just fine with a car, but I can see it being a bit tricky with a larger car.

What an amazing home! The location was a quick 7 minute walk to downtown Asheville. You can't beat it. Our suite was as described and the overall look of the home was beautiful. Scott provided great breakfasts and evening snacks. I would absolutely recommend this location to my friends and family!

The neighborhood was historic and perfectly located for us. Scott was there to greet us even tho we were a tad late arriving. He had beer in the fridge, directions to the places we wanted to go and even offered to drive us to the location. There were plenty of common spaces while the Elizabeth Bearden suite provided us with plenty of privacy. We can’t wait to return and we will definitely choose to stay in the history rich Rankin House again!

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Professional and personable. Truly a winning combination.

This was my first stop at a bed and breakfast, and I was not disappointed at all! Everything is as advertised. The owners are lovely people. 10/10 recommend for anyone looking for a fairly-priced stay near downtown Asheville.

We arrived to find another guest on the porch who told us we were in the right place and there was a note on the door. The key was in the room door. Which was nice but a totally different room than the pics on air bnb. The only face to face interaction with the host was being asked to leash our dog. No hello no welcome no goodbye , no breakfast, actually we felt like we were imposing and not altogether welcome at all. Not sure where our dog was supposed to run a little , or where to put her excrement. We have a great mattress at home so it's hard to compare but it would be difficult to spend another night given we both woke up uncomfortable. Just not sure what the heck is going on with this b&b. The house is nice, quiet, between the conservative and hip part of Asheville. Very clean, the three golden retrievers were adorable and barked a lot and we got to interact with them a little through their gated yard. We're not high maintenance but would have appreciated a hello, brief explanation of house rules, and good bye. We will return to Asheville but reserve a different situation. It might have been an off weekend for our hosts but we hope they treat other guests with a bit more hospitality

10min drive to downtown Asheville. Private room. Great yard if you are traveling with your dog(s).

We loved staying here! The house is quiet and is in an awesome setting, it's great for traveling with a dog! Our golden loved the other goldens who lived here! It's walking distance to Hi-Wire Big Top and close to the Biltmore. Vicki made us eggs for breakfast with fresh avocado that were delicious. The hosts seem to really care about sustainability, hence the name Green Cottage. I'd highly recommend Green Cottage if you're looking for a place with some character and a very clean, comfortable stay!

We were very pleased with our stay! Personally, I was very impressed with how clean and comfortable our room and private bathroom was. Everything from check-in to check-out was very smooth and we did not have to contact hosts for further questions/help. Thanks again!

Quiet, but close to everything. A great place to retreat after an active day traveling or site-seeing. Loved being greeted by a pack of adorable golden retrievers. :)

Vicki was a wonderful host for out stay in Asheville. It was closer to downtown than I expected and would recommend it to anyone looking to avoid late night noise. As others have said, call before you arrive. The GPS will accurately guide you to the house but there is a separate driveway to access parking in the back.

We miscalculated our check-in times three times (coming from a festival in Tennessee). Sharon was more than accommodating. We finally got there right before another big storm and Sharon and Gary were waiting for us on their deck at about 8:00 p.m. I had initially thought we would be there about 3:00 p.m. Sharon makes a special breakfast for weekend morning. She had us choose our breakfast from a list. We had a wonderful time eating and swapping stories breakfast that morning and we talked until almost 2 p.m. on a rainy Sunday. We loved sharing space with them, their dogs and cat. The house has amazing huge windows to look out upon the valley, their gardens, and a bird feeder. We saw birds we don't see in Wisconsin. If you want a laid back vacation at beautiful place just a few minutes away from town, Sunset Sweet is a great place.

If you want a mostly peaceful tranquil backcountry getaway with reasonable proximity to a mid size city this is a great option. Hosts are very warm, helpful and welcoming

Sharon and Garry's place is a beautiful haven in the mountains. Their 43-acre house is perfect for a single or couple's getaway. In my three years of Air BnB-ing, they are the best hosts, including their dogs Sunny and Shadow. The dogs welcomed me when I arrived and they became my friends. They tagged along on my hike with Sharon on their property. Sunny and Shadow are adorable gentle giants! Sharon was willing to accommodate my late check-in but, since my car broke down and I missed a night's stay, she was really generous in offering me an extra night free of charge. I had great conversations with them over breakfast--homemade muffins, cereal, yogurt and fresh fruits. Sharon's communication gets 11 out of 10; she contacted me beforehand to learn the goals of my trip and, while there, they recommended hikes around the area and restaurants. The house is about 15 minutes from Asheville so you can enjoy Asheville's happenings and come back to your quiet, calm and zen mountain home. Their house is safe, clean and welcoming; it is everything you need for a peaceful and relaxing vacation.

Great place to relax! Feels like the middle of nowhere but only 15 minutes from asheville. Dogs are awesome!

Our stay was very private. We had the comforts of home, but the added bonus of great scenery and hiking trails right out the back door. The breakfast were a wonderful and very tasty treat. We enjoyed the beautiful friendly dogs. We would highly recommend this Airbnb to anyone who wants to stay in the country when visiting the city of Asheville.

What a magical spot! My partner and I loved being able to balance spending time in downtown Asheville and relaxing in this mountain oasis. Our one regret is that we didn't stay longer. Sharon and Gary have a warm and welcoming home with unrivaled views from each side of the house. They have a great hiking trail which their 2 loving dogs will accompany you on. The breakfast was delicious and it was nice to sit down and chat with Sharon and Gary while eating. We had our own wing of the house which felt very private but Sharon and Gary were happy to answer any questions. I highly recommend staying here and we know we'll be back!

This is our second time staying at Sunset Sweet and it was as wonderful as we remembered! We were able to enjoy the trail on their property and had clear views of the valley and mountains in the distance. It was extremely peaceful. Sharon and Gary are gracious and interesting hosts, and Sharon's home-cooked breakfasts were delicious! We look forward to visiting again soon.

I had decided at the last minute to book a 3 night weekend getaway and was glad to find such a nice, reasonable place to stay like Sunset Sweet. Sharon and Gary were great hosts and they have such a cozy home. Sharon provided a delicious breakfast on both Saturday and Sunday, but I decided to grab breakfast at Biscuit Head before heading back home Monday morning. The location is convenient to both downtown Weaverville and Asheville, but rural enough to allow for lots of stargazing on a clear night. I loved getting to meet their pups, Shadow and Sunny, and their cat Spazz, and enjoyed going on a short hike through their property with Sharon. I greatly appreciated their hospitality and great conversation, and hope to be back another time.