Elegant Downtown Asheville Homestay Near River Arts District - 4 (Asheville, NC)

Elegant Downtown Asheville Homestay Near River Arts District - 4

This charming home in the heart of Asheville recalls the elegance of bygone days. The ground floor has a full 1250 square feet of private space including 2 large bedrooms 2 bathrooms living room with sleeper sofa and a large fully equipped kitchen and dining area.Green Gables of Asheville restored by the Interior Designer Owner features high coffered ceilings and original period details throughout. Each of the two large bedrooms has its own wood-burning fireplace and seating area. The living room furnished with the comfortable elegance of 1920 s period antiques features a third fireplace and a large flat screen with high definition cable TV and DVD player. There are beautiful antique chandeliers ceiling fans and restored heart-of-pine wood floors throughout.The large second bathroom (en-suite master bath) features twin lavatories a shower and a deep soaking tub in a separate alcove with an antique stained glass window and candle sconces on the tumbled-travertine walls. The porcelain floor tiles are heated. Plug cell phones and computers directly into special wall outlets for recharging.Green Gables is CLOSE TO EVERYTHING so take a break from sightseeing or shopping to relax on the huge wrap around porch. Sit in the romantic swing that overlooks the gardens or dine al fresco and watch the dozens of birds that frequent the bird feeders all day long. The porch is the place to gather on balmy summer evenings to watch the moon rise and to soak up the relaxing candlelight atmosphere.Maps and activity guides are provided to help you plan your days and evenings. The home is provided with every convenience soaps shampoo and luxury towels cable TV and CD player (IPod ready) lots of board games entertainment libraries wireless high-speed internet unlimited long distance telephone a fully equipped gourmet kitchen with outdoor gas grill cribs and high chair for babies and luxurious linens and pillow-top mattresses that promise a restful night s sleep.The famous BILTMORE ESTATE is only four minutes away and Asheville s restaurants coffee houses museums art galleries and live entertainment are even closer. Shoppers will love the boutiques and the charming eclectic shops. Many antique stores and warehouses are located less than 10 minutes away an antique hunter s paradise with bargains galore. You can walk (15 minutes) to a great organic grocery store. The area is also great for sports enthusiasts. It s a 15-minute walk to one of the best clay tennis courts in the US and a 10-minute drive to the nearest golf course. Great biking - level bike paths near the house (including Biltmore Estate bike paths) and hilly terrain in town and on the Blue Ridge Parkway. There is even a skateboard park within walking distance.A 7 minute walk brings you to the River Arts District with sidewalk cafes and more than 135 artists studios where some of the best art in America is produced. Other nearby activities include spas YWCA (10 minute walk) live music & dancing (17 minute walk) yoga (including Bikram Yoga) farmers markets and University of North Carolina activities and much much more. This elegant and luxurious vacation homestay is a place to experience a romantic getaway that you will remember always.Green Gables is pet friendly and child friendly. Well-behaved dogs will be considered (pet fee applies.) There is a large fenced dog park nearby. The veranda and front yard are fenced and gated for the security of small children and pets. Low-rise beds are available for small children as well as cribs high chair and baby bath. The elegant and luxurious designer fabrics are all washable pillows and cushions are slip-covered. The sturdy antique furniture has been selected to withstand use. Excellent facilities for day care and summer camp programs are located nearby.Keywords House