A haven in the mountains by the Swannanoa river

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4111 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Swannanoa, NC

Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance11 min drive
The Orange Peel18 min drive
Biltmore Estate24 min drive
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)28 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon and 1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest/ Home Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Master Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Curious about what makes the Asheville city and mountain region so weirdly wonderful? Live like a local and find out for yourself in our fully furnished house that we lovingly call the "Bee tree hive"! This home comfortably blends modern conveniences with historic charm.
The home was built as a farm house that has been fully remodeled and borders acres of farm land, pastures and the river in the back. It is located next to a public park with 2 fishing lakes and miles of hiking trails by the Swannanoa river. The next shopping center is only 2 minutes away. Downtown Asheville is about a 10 minute drive away!

Asheville is called Paris of the South for a reason- it is a metropolitan paradise that celebrates human culture in the form of arts, music, dance, poetry, theater and night life! Asheville is known to have restaurants for any taste as well as over 50 microbreweries and tasting rooms that gave this town the title of "Beer city USA".

The Bee Tree Hive is the perfect home away from home! Perfect for a family vacation or romantic getaway and conveniently located with easy access to Interstate 40 and Black Mountain (7 minutes). The property joins a large river in the backyard and features river access with fishing and several bonfire pits to relax and enjoy the serenity of pure nature!
The Bee Tree Hive has been recently updated with many new features. It is fully furnished with everything you might need. It also features a book and DVD collection for your entertainment as well as streaming internet and Netflix TV.

The house features a newly added deck facing the sunny side to the South. From here you look over green meadows with trees in front of the river. On the meadows live two Highland cows from Scotland. They are busy keeping the grass cut and maintained. They are very friendly, tame and curious!

The property also features one of the largest mineral collections in the area. Hundreds of quartz boulders with inclusions of mica and granite have been hand selected in a local quarry and used for landscaping by the river. At the moment of this writing there are 85 tons. The beautiful Swannanoa river can be reached over a short trail. There are many secluded places to relax and to unwind.

Property manager

Andreas (Andy) Otto

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Swannanoa

Located in Swannanoa, this holiday home is on a river. Shoppers can check out Asheville Outlets, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Pisgah National Forest and Biltmore Estate. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville, or consider The Orange Peel for a night out. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Swannanoa, NC

What's nearby

Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center - 11 min drive
Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance - 11 min drive
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 16 min drive
The Orange Peel - 18 min drive
Biltmore Estate - 24 min drive

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

Sonic Drive-In - 10 min drive
Moments Coffee Bar & Eatery - 3 min drive
Pisgah Brewing Company - 7 min drive
Waffle House - 7 min drive
Dunkin' - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A haven in the mountains by the Swannanoa river pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A haven in the mountains by the Swannanoa river?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A haven in the mountains by the Swannanoa river?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A haven in the mountains by the Swannanoa river located?

Situated on the riverfront, this holiday home is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Pisgah National Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of Pisgah Brewing Company and Chatlos Memorial Chapel. Black Mountain Center for the Arts and Swannanoa Valley Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jackie T., Charlotte

16 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet little stay

We so enjoyed staying here. Perfect little getaway. Loved exploring the property, the highland cows and the river. Wow. Can't wait to come back in the summer just to relax and enjoy the stay. House is perfectly appointed. Has everything you could want. Was too cool for us to enjoy the deck this time but would have liked to have some time sitting outside. RVs next door at storage business was not objectionable to us and just made the property even more endearing. We are glad we took a chance on this rental. Andreas is a gem and couldn't have been nicer! Until next time, we hope!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Judith S.

14 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls get away

First to see the mountains you had to look over all the RVs stored next door, the large river in the back of the property was a small creek. The couch in the living room was very old and uncomfortable. There was no cable TV only a DVD player. But the location of the property was a short distance to shopping and hiking.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

2 Nov 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Home Away From Home

This property suits our needs perfectly as it is clean, close to everything we need, fully stocked with almost anything you could want and Andy is so pleasant to talk with. This is our 2nd stay and we plan to be back in the spring. For us, this truly is our home away from home.

10/10 Excellent

Karen M., Midlothian, VA

28 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay in Swannanoa

We had a great weekend experience. The house was delightful and had everything we needed. It was close to town and an easy drive to Black Mountain or Asheville. We also enjoyed being outside near the river and the park close by.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

15 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our visit to Swannanoa

Quite homey and comfortable. Well stocked. very clean. Visitor's notebook was very educational and interesting. Lovely visits with owner, Andy.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

About the host

Hosted by Andreas (Andy) Otto

I grew up in the USA and spent 18+ years in Germany and France. I have traveled and lived in Mexico, Africa and throughout most of Europe. I studied communication design, photography and languages.
I live in East Asheville and work in the media field producing tutorial videos and designing web sites.

Why they chose this property

This property offers unique opportunities for recreation, relaxation and experiencing nature in its purest form. It is surrounded by many miles of hiking trails, lakes, creeks and rivers. All nestled within the oldest mountains in the world!

What makes this property unique

Close to Warren Wilson College, shopping options in the nearby towns of Black Mountain and Asheville, Blue ridge Parkway, Carp and Catfish Fishing lakes, hiking trails.