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Idle Awhile I Pet Friendly Cottage in Cheshire Village

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace, computer monitors
Pet-friendly
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6215 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Black Mountain, North Carolina
  • White Horse Black Mountain
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Black Mountain Center for the Arts
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Swannanoa Valley Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the area

Black Mountain

With a stay at this cabin in Black Mountain (Cheshire), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of White Horse Black Mountain and The Merry Wine Market. .This cabin is 12.9 mi (20.7 km) from Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
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What's nearby

  • Black Mountain Center for the Arts - 3 min drive
  • Swannanoa Valley Museum - 3 min drive
  • Lake Tomahawk - 4 min drive
  • Black Mountain Golf Club - 6 min drive
  • Catawba Falls - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Idle Awhile I Pet Friendly Cottage in Cheshire Village

Luxurious and exquisite home in Black Mountain's charming Village of Cheshire. "Idle Awhile" at this 3 bedroom, 3 bath home featuring luxury, custom interiors, and cathedral ceilings. The owners, an interior designer, and a landscape architect have carefully and thoughtfully designed this home to make you feel at home. Stay in and enjoy the chef's kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, cookware, a wine cooler, and a coffee bar. Relax by one of two gas fireplaces or out on the patio by the outdoor fire pit.

​​​​​​​Grab a cup of coffee or glass of wine and revel in the huge wrap-around porch with lots of cozy lounge seating and dining space. The living room and den, along with every bedroom, are equipped with a flat-screen TV and feature cable and/or streaming access. All bedrooms have new memory foam mattresses, along with down comforters and down/feather pillows. Idle Awhile is within walking distance to Beradu, Sake Sushi, or Black Bear Tavern in Cheshire. You're also less than 5 minutes to downtown Black Mountain and 15 minutes to downtown Asheville.

House Layout: Main Level- fully equipped chef's kitchen with gas range, dishwasher, wine cooler, and coffee bar (standard drip coffee maker, Keurig, and an espresso machine); dining area with seating for 6; living room with 55" TV and gas fireplace; master bedroom with king bed, 55" TV, and en suite bathroom (walk-in shower and huge soaking tub). Lower Level- den with 60" flat screen TV, gas fireplace, and desk; full bath with walk-in shower; bedroom with king bed, TV, and sitting area. Upper Level- bedroom with queen bed and TV; full hall bath with shower/tub combo; sitting room with TV. Outdoors- wrap-around porch with seating and dining area; back patio with 4 Adirondack rockers, outdoor fire pit (Duraflame logs preferred), and gas grill.

Note: Idle Awhile is pet-friendly with an additional pet fee. Duraflame logs are preferred for the outdoor fire pit if used during your stay. This home will not allow reservations greater than two weeks unless otherwise approved by the owner. Idle Awhile is laid out on three floors, and the main entrance requires you to use 2 flights of exterior stairs (approximately 14 steps). This home is not suitable or recommended for groups with mobility concerns.

*****THERE IS ONGOING DAYTIME CONSTRUCTION IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD*****
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free cabin features hiking/biking trails nearby and mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Greybeard Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2314 sq ft (215 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
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Idle Awhile I Pet Friendly Cottage in Cheshire Village Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect home!
We travel to Black Mountain every year and this has been our best house so far. It is in a beautiful and serene neighborhood. The house is gorgeous and the listing was accurate. We had an ac issue during our stay and the property manager quickly responded and resolved the issue. There are little trails throughout the neighborhood and a little creek. We really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this home. We will likely stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

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Liked: Cleanliness
Just one thing….but big
Everything was just as it was supposed to be. It was our fourth rental in this neighborhood. BUT on the first night the windows were rattling and it sounded like a truck was parked outside the master to make such a noise and effect. We turned the entire hvac off and could not figure out the noise. Sleeping on the couch in the middle of the house helped but it was a terrible night. The next morning we did tell property management. They did come out to claim they found nothing wrong. There is a compressor outside the master windows. Well the noise was gone when we go back but clearly something was broke and fixed. We were frustrated at the misery of one nights sleep and the effort and coordination needed the next day when we were supposed to be relaxed on a fishing trip. They offered $100 off a $3k booking only. I declined that and they said that was just dandy. Recommended we check out for a full refund and go to a hotel. Pretty snarky especially if you’ve been to black mountain. There’s one hotel. I think the maintenance team missed a regular maintenance on the compressor and then lied to the management team who then gaslit us. Should have been handled better.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devry L., Tullahoma

Liked: Cleanliness
Black Mountain
We had an amazing time, house was beautiful and well-appointed!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
Up and Down
Neither the pictures nor the listing described the stairs adequately. Three levels, very steep stairs, treacherous stone steps especially when wet. No keys provided and passcode lock on main (2nd) level only. Construction on houses going up behind not mentioned until past the cancel date. Entire house needs power wash badly, spiders, cobwebs, moss, dust on porches. Great location but quirky items, e.g. a wall switch required to turn power on the dishwasher, a noisy ice maker that could not be turned off, AC difficult to control, too warm or freezing. It’s a 3.5 star listing with a 5 star price. One parking space only adjacent to the basement level. And, the trash can opening instruction is incorrect.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

keith and camille s.

Liked: Cleanliness
College visits and vacation
The property was spotless and beautifully decorated. It fit 4 of us great. Neighborhood is gorgeous and the management company is very professional, accommodating and friendly. Wish there were more lights, a view of the mountains and the tv wasn’t so awkward. Would recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lander C., Columbia, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place!!
Such a nice house and Greybeard is a step above as a property manager. The Cheshire area is super nice and you can walk to a small store and 2 restaurants. The restaurants aren’t opened every day, so check the times. All around, a fantastic experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Idle Awhile was the perfect place for our family gathering. With bedrooms on each of three floors we all had our privacy. We loved the fact that we were close to Asheville and Montreat. Black Mountain was a delightful town with lots of great eating places. The house had all the amenities one needed. My only concern was having to stand up to use the remote control for the tv on the main floor.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet
nice home in a nice quiet neighborhood
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa g., Greenville sc

Liked: Cleanliness
Always a great stay here
House is spacious, well maintained, well stocked and in a beautiful neighborhood. Easy access to Black Mountain and Asheville. Always feel very safe here and the neighbors are very kind and welcoming. Deck is great for afternoon cocktails and morning coffee. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M., Chapel HIll

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Beautiful home with lots of space, great outdoor areas and access. Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous cabin in the woods
Idle Awhile was a fabulous cabin tucked in the woods - a wonderful retreat from the hustle and bustle of downtown Asheville. It was conveniently close to town, the Biltmore and other tourist spots, but isolated enough to allow for a nice glass of wine on the front porch while listening to the sound of wind in the trees. The house had everything we needed for our stay and plenty of room for our party of 6. Would highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property!
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The house was just as described. Very relaxing! We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful. Super clean.
Loved it! Comfortable, pet friendly enviroment!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house with easy access to hiking and activities in Asheville.
The rental process was easy and the rental company was very responsive to questions. The house was perfect when we arrived and set the tone for a relaxing week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kellen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing home
Beautiful home with so much charm. Really loved the outdoor spaces. We spent most of our time on the porch or around the fire! Perfect for a small group!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home!
Very cozy house that is perfect for multiple guest. We enjoyed walking around the neighborhood and cooking in that beautiful kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

James D.

Liked: Cleanliness
An amazing house in an amazing setting
This house was absolutely perfect for our mini-family reunion. Three master suites on three different floor put us all together under one roof with privacy. The kitchen appliances are high end and the kitchen is well stocked with pots, pans, cookware, plates, glasses, etc. The porch was perfect for playing board games and cards. The Village of Cheshire is idyllic. We all want to come back! Kudos to the homeowners for thinking of everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Black Mountain Retreat
Beautiful comfortable house with a great location. A no hassle check in process and everything about the house was above our exceptions.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house in a fabulous neighborhood
Spent a long weekend in this property and could not have been happier. House and property are as depicted in listing, is well appointed with amenities, very comfortable and nicely decorated, room for everyone and in a wonderful, safe neighborhood. We loved the proximity to downtown Black Mountain and Asheville but liked that it was less crowded in this area. The little village is very cute and provides a nice option for a meal and the gourmet grocery store was stocked with nice items and the personnel were very helpful. Walking around the neighborhood is lovely and everyone was very nice. Will return to this house again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M., Northbrook, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing visit.
Beautiful property. Good layout with lots of privacy. Comfortable beds, great location, nicely equipped kitchen. Close to other homes but feels tucked away and private.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bradley A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay
A lovely home in an ideal area!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

Liked: Cleanliness
As advertised
Beautifully appointed and appreciated the comfortable bedding.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis M.

Liked: Cleanliness
All lived up to expectations.
Wonderful property to spend a fall vacation with family.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020