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Slow Living Cottage - Carolina Mornings
Asheville, NC
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Vacation Rental Description
Nestled on a wooded hillside near Asheville is a cabin that truly captures the zen-like essence of the surrounding natural world. Slow Living Cottage is immersed in a natural setting, making this bungalow a local paradise for bird watchers and outdoor enthusiasts. Located just minutes from the French Broad River, there are endless opportunities for hiking, biking, kayaking, and rafting nearby. The cottage is tastefully appointed with a quaint and clean demeanor, including a cozy window seat, pebbled shower floor, modern kitchen, and numerous windows that create a bright and healthy atmosphere. While relaxing at this tranquil paradise may be enough for some, this 360 sq/ft cottage is conveniently located 15 minutes from the shops, studios, restaurants and entertainment of Downtown Asheville. After returning home from an evening on the town, relax by a crackling fire in the outdoor fire circle or soak your troubles away beneath the stars in the spacious soft-sided outdoor hot tub. Come escape to this serene cottage for your next getaway, and learn what slow living is all about. Eco Friendly Features: Recycles, Isolene Foam in Ceiling, Cellulose Insulation, Bamboo Flooring, Local Lumber, "Trex" Recycled Decking, Recycled and Energy Efficient Doors and Windows, Recylced Paper Products, Bio-Degradable Soaps and Detergents, Nature Education Available!
Policy: Smoking not allowed, Pets not allowed
Minimum Stay: 2
Check-In: 4:00pm
Check-Out: 11:00am
Details:
Property Type: House
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1 - 1 full
Suitability: No Pets |
Features for this Property
| A/C Window Unit |
Grill |
Kitchenette |
| Microwave |
Linens |
Stereo |
| DVD Player |
Television |
Private Hot Tub |
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Guest Reviews of Slow Living Cottage
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Wonderful honeymoon getaway |
Reviewed by: efarrell from Boxborough, Massachusetts
Reviewed on: 11/04/2009 for their stay in 08/2009
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My wife and I absolutely loved our stay at Slow Living Cottage!!! After planning our own wedding, we needed a place to get away from all the craziness and bustle for our honeymoon. We loved that the cottage was close enough to metro Asheville (15 minutes to the city) and the surrounding attractions, yet isolated enough to feel as though we were returning home after our day's adventures.
The hot tub was also a very excellent addition. We had romantic evenings relaxing in it and staring up at the stars--what clear skies and quiet, serene surroundings!
We also loved our little visitors from the surrounding woods! Roosters, cats, birds--they showed up every morning to keep my wife and I company as we enjoyed our breakfast.
We stayed for a week, which was just long enough for what the cottage has to offer. It would be perfect for a weekend getaway as well! |
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Manager Response: November 04, 2009 |
| Congratulations on your marriage! Your week long honeymoon sounds perfect! We hope you come back on every anniversary to celebrate! We wish you a journey of peace and good health! |
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Serene, relaxing getaway |
Reviewed by: Jesse20 from Baltimore, MD
Reviewed on: 08/17/2009 for their stay in 07/2009
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| The service we received was excellent. Any issues we had were taken care of immediately. The house had a beautiful interior. We enjoyed cooking out every night and relaxing in the hot tub looking up at the stars. |
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Attractive cottage in quiet place. |
Reviewed by: nancy from knoxville
Reviewed on: 08/14/2009 for their stay in 07/2009
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| It was unusually attractive, well equipped, private, and quiet. |
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Perfect Little Spot in the Woods |
Reviewed by: jimandem from Birmingham, AL
Reviewed on: 08/13/2009 for their stay in 06/2009
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This was a honeymoon stay, and the cottage was just about perfect. It was close enough to town to be convenient, and secluded enough to be private. The hot tub was great, and there were fun critters aplenty hanging around at night. Fun to watch!
The decor of the cabin was quite nice - rustic, but modern at the same time. (The only slight hitch was some missing soap for the shower, but we took care of that while in town the same night.) Overall, the cabin was great. We would certainly stay there again! |
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Great Place |
Reviewed by: JCC from Oakton, VA
Reviewed on: 07/19/2009 for their stay in 04/2009
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| Slow Living Cottage is a wonderful place. It's a perfect size cottage for 2 people with comfortable and functional decor. The owner lives right next door and is gracious and non-intrusive. The setting is perfectly quiet, yet within 20 minutes or so of downtown Asheville. Weaverville, the closest town, is surprisingly quaint and fun. We would definitely go back to this wonderful place...so much more to explore! |
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Wonderful B-day weekend |
Reviewed by: kris from Virginia
Reviewed on: 07/06/2009 for their stay in 05/2009
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| This cottage is a lovely place to spend a weekend away. The location is great. The potter up the road is a nice rustic touch as well. If you intend to cook for yourselves during your stay be ware...the kitchen and fridge are very small. |
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Great Place, Great Management, Great Owner |
Reviewed by: Puebloite from Tucson, AZ
Reviewed on: 07/06/2009 for their stay in 06/2009
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Carolina Mornings responded promptly, acted efficiently and was a perfect management company. The cottage itself was elegantly but simply designed with all necessary amenities except, and only necessary to a small fraction of us, a coffee grinder. The location was perfect.
One of the owners lived next door and was invisible until needed. The automatic igniter on the gas grill didn't work and neither my partner nor I had matches. We walked next door, not knowing our neighbor had any connection to the cottage, and were greeted warmly, provided some matches and pleasant conversation. We felt welcomed and appreciated.
A fine place for a couple or one person who wants a getaway. |
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A lovely retreat--not far from a stimulating town/city |
Reviewed by: Denise from Baltimore
Reviewed on: 07/06/2009 for their stay in 03/2009
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| We were delignted with the cottage which was simple and beautifully designed and so quiet and peaceful. Hiking in the area was exceptional and Asheville, with its wonderful book store (Malaprops), shops, and restaurants is a treasure. Wish we could have stayed a week and may do so in the future. |
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Just relax. |
Reviewed by: AdamF. from Augusta, GA
Reviewed on: 06/02/2009 for their stay in 04/2009
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| The perfect place for you and that someone special. You'll feel as comfortable as you would in your own home. A quiet and secluded location help you unwind and just "be." We think the property also doubles bunny farm. We literally saw four or five rabbits hopping around each day. It was also really convenient being only ten minutes from downtown Asheville. We will be back! |
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nice and quiet |
Reviewed by: dan19 from raliegh, NC
Reviewed on: 05/19/2009 for their stay in 04/2009
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clean nice and quiet cottage. We had a good weekend. We like the simple but elegant (IKEA based) design.
We would suggest getting a better heating system. We were there in April and was a little cold at night.
would recommend for young couples. |
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Wonderful Retreat! |
Reviewed by: Elize from Athens, OH
Reviewed on: 04/23/2009 for their stay in 03/2009
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Slow Living Cottage was a wonderful retreat- bright, comfortable,
cozy, a fabulous home away from home. We enjoyed the hot tub
immensely, and the nestled-in atmosphere. The house design was
well thought out, using light and the natural lay of the land. I hope to
stay there again! |
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Tranquil surroundings and beautiful home |
Reviewed by: Jen from Charlotte, NC
Reviewed on: 04/23/2009 for their stay in 03/2009
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| We love everything about Slow Living Cottage! This was our second stay there in three months, and it certainly won't be our last. The cottage is thoughtfully designed, bright and cozy, and the property is very private. We especially enjoyed breakfasts on the comfy front porch, visits from the neighborhood cats, and long soaks in the hot tub under the stars. Asheville restaurants and activities are within easy reach, as are hiking trails of all sorts. Best getaway possible for a busy couple. |
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wonderful little cottage |
Reviewed by: ve from Chicago
Reviewed on: 12/14/2008 for their stay in 11/2008
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| We spent 2 nights in this nice little cottage. We wish we stayed longer. |
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Cozy and Relaxing cottage! |
Reviewed by: smc4854 from Burlington, VT
Reviewed on: 10/15/2008 for their stay in 09/2008
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Our stay at the Slow Living Cottage was one of the best
weekends ever! It was our first time visiting the Asheville
area, and we didn't want to leave the cottage! The hardwood
floors are gorgeous, and the decor is so tastefully done. I
cannot wait to visit again! |
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Relaxing stay |
Reviewed by: Neelima from Tennessee
Reviewed on: 10/14/2008 for their stay in 09/2008
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| Beautiful and quiet light-filled cottage was a perfect spot to relax. Thoroughly enjoyed my morning runs by French Broad river and the hot tub. |
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For the Nature Enthusiast |
Reviewed by: Lori E from Hartsville, SC
Reviewed on: 09/04/2008 for their stay in 08/2008
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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Slow Living Cottage. The pictures on the website were wonderful, but actually did not do the cottage justice.
What is not to like--you can do birdwatching on the porch, read a book in the window seat, enjoy a nature walk with Marlis, or relax in the hottub under the stars.
Quiet, relaxing, wonderful!! |
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Serene and lovely. |
Reviewed by: Katie B., North Carolina
Reviewed on: 07/14/2008 for their stay in 06/2008
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| Slow Living Cottage was lovely, secluded, and exactly what we needed for our weekend away. Nestled in the woods, the cottage was clean and fresh. The owner uses "green" products and the cottage seemed well-designed to stay cool and comfortable without needing the A/C provided. It's located about 15 easy minutes north of downtown Asheville and convenient to the Blue Ridge Parkway and white water rafting among other activities. If you are a road cyclist be aware that there is a 1/2 mile or so of gravel road getting to the cottage. We found it to be the perfect place to a couple to unwind and reconnect. |
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Great for relaxing! |
Reviewed by: Louis Schevitz
Reviewed on: 07/09/2008 for their stay in 06/2008
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| The cottage was great and I found it very heartbreaking to leave! It has everything in it you need, very cozy and wonderfully designed and decorated. The hot tub was perfect and a great bonus. |
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Amazing!! |
Reviewed by: rc
Reviewed on: 07/02/2008 for their stay in 06/2008
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This place was just amazing. We celebrated an anniversary with two nights and we were not disappointed. Everything was just perfect! The bed was amazing, the decor was spectacular, the shower was great, and the kitchen was so cute and fuctional. We plan to return to stay here again!
Thank you for keeping such a great property!
rc |
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Great for love |
Reviewed by: Tamara
Reviewed on: 06/10/2008 for their stay in 05/2008
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This is my second time in this beautiful cottage. We love it and I can't wait to came back this year. If you want to spent a quiet and romantic time with your couple this is the best place.
Tammy. |
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An oasis of calm and tranquillity |
Reviewed by: Steve and Judy Daft
Reviewed on: 05/27/2008 for their stay in 04/2008
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| We loved everything about our stay - the lovely woodland setting teeming with wildlife, the hot tub and the beautifully furnished and decorated cottage. The little extra personal touches by the owner were particularly appreciated, eg the slippers, the birdseed for the feeder on the verandah and her kindness when we needed to change our itinerary for health reasons. This cottage really merits its name of Slow Living Cottage and we would recommend it to anybody needing to escape the stresses of modern living. |
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Great Getaway! |
Reviewed by: JEFFnBOBBIE
Reviewed on: 05/20/2008 for their stay in 07/2007
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| It is exactly what is advertised. If you are looking for a small, out-of-the way cottage where you can relax and let the world melt away, then this is perfect. It is a short drive to Asheville's downtown and conveniently located for river rafting. My wife was hesitant, but our vacation was immensely better than if we'd stayed at a hotel. |
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Ideal spot |
Reviewed by: Charlie
Reviewed on: 05/20/2008 for their stay in 04/2008
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| Great, cozy cabin, loved the stay, beautiful mountains |
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The Most Relaxation we've had in a long time! |
Reviewed by: Joanna Curran
Reviewed on: 05/12/2008 for their stay in 05/2008
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| The property is just absolutely beautiful and well maintained. We felt right at home instantly! I personally loved being away from the hustle & bustle of work and everyday life - no TV, no internet - just us and nature. We looked forward to our evening visits from Buddy & Pip (the cats). If you are just looking for the perfect getaway for 2 from everything, this is the cottage for you. |
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Clean and Comfortable |
Reviewed by: Relaxed Traveler
Reviewed on: 05/10/2008 for their stay in 11/2007
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| Spending a fall weekend in this cozy, clean and comfortable cottage in the fall was just what I needed for rest and rejuvenation. |
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Total Relaxation!! |
Reviewed by: Jennifer and Joel
Reviewed on: 05/07/2008 for their stay in 10/2007
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| My husband and I stayed at this wonderful cottage to celebrate our 2nd wedding anniversary. It was fabulous!! So secluded, yet we went into Asheville every day for breakfast, sightseeing, etc. We could hardly wait to get back to the cottage in the afternoons to feed the birds (and squirrels) and get in the hottub!! The cottage is small, but well designed so you don't feel cramped. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and are planning on going back soon!! |
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Tranquil sanctuary |
Reviewed by: Heather and Patti
Reviewed on: 05/06/2008 for their stay in 08/2007
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We were totally thrilled with our stay. The cottage is lovely from the
materials used to build it to the many small details that make it feel
like a home.
We started each day with a soak in the outdoor hot tub, and ended
each day watching the birds from the deck. Heaven! |
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A wonderful retreat to reflect and rejuvenate |
Reviewed by: Lisa and Bryan
Reviewed on: 05/05/2008 for their stay in 03/2008
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| The pictures of this cottage do not do it justice. There has been a great deal of thought and design that went into this structure. It's a blend of contempory, open design, and confortable, earthy nature. Everything was very clean, and worked just as it should. This is an excellent place to truely get away from it all. The owner has everything you need to unwind, and get back in touch with yourself: a hot tub that you can actually see a sky full of stars in, a window seat with a view of nothing man-made, and two of the most relaxing lounge chairs my husband and I have ever sat in. However, you should not rent this cottage if you're looking for stimulus. There's no cable, etc. This is a place to get away from all that. |
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