In Swannanoa .At this Swannanoa vacation home, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Pisgah Brewing Company and 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Tomahawk. Black Mountain Center for the Arts and Swannanoa Valley Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center - 8 min drive - 11.0 km
Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance - 8 min drive - 11.9 km
Blue Ridge National Heritage Area - 9 min drive - 11.7 km
Western North Carolina Nature Center - 9 min drive - 11.3 km
Biltmore Estate - 16 min drive - 18.5 km
Getting around
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 10 min drive
Dunkin' - 20 min walk
La Bamba Burrito Express - 3 min drive
Short Sleeves Coffee - 12 min walk
El Lemon - 5 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Spruce House - Firepit and Fenced Yard
Charm absolutely abounds at The Spruce House! Enjoy the tucked-away cottage atmosphere while being conveniently located between Black Mountain and Asheville with easy access to hiking trails, local restaurants and breweries, and quaint shops. After a day of exploring, cozy up around the firepit with a glass of wine or make s'mores! All of the relaxing charm will leave you wishing for "just one more day" at The Spruce House!
We have two bedrooms, one with a Queen bed the other with a Twin and trundle beneath. We have one clean bathroom that has a tub shower combo.
We also have a charcoal grill for you to enjoy in the backyard.
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
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
Rules
No Parties, No Smoking, No Vaping, Quiet Hours 10pm-8am
We will place a hold on Your credit card for $300-$500. This will start 2 days before arrival and be released 4 days after check-out
Sign our Property Management Agreement
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: Pick up waste, keep off furniture
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
The Spruce House - Cottonwood Properties Swannanoa
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The Spruce House - Cottonwood Properties Private vacation home
The Spruce House - Firepit and Fenced Yard Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 23 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 23 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Carol A.
Aug 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Our Boston Terriers loved the fenced yard! The house was beautiful and clean and perfect for our needs. Will book again for sure!
Carol A.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Heather B.
Jul 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Just what was needed
We had such a good time during our stay at The Spruce House! The fenced-in back yard was such a relief for us to sit out with our dogs and let them play. It is 10-20 minutes from anywhere you want to go and they had about anything you might need so when you get there you can just relax.I had seen from a previous review that the doors did not have curtains, so we took our own sheets to hang over, there were no issues and we hope to be able to stay again when we make our next trip.
Heather B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kyle H.
Jul 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was great! Our only complaint was that there aren't blinds on the front door and back door so you can see straight through the house. Other than that, it was great and really cozy!
Kyle H.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Coralee R., Wake Forest, NC
Jul 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet location off of the highway. Quick and easy drive to Black Mountain and Asheville
Coralee R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Blanca R A.
Jun 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute & Cozy Cottage
The Spruce House was the perfect place for my family… it was in 10min away from our activities and near by supermarkets and anything else you would need. Downtown was 15min away with great restaurants and unique stores.We felt very comfortable staying there… definitely will keep it in mind for our next trip to Black Moutain.
Blanca R A.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kate D.
May 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
We had a great stay at this spot. It was clean and comfortable. The location was super convenient as we were in town for our son’s graduation. I would definitely recommend a stay here.
Kate D.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Patti B., West Virginia
Apr 12, 2025
Patti B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Caitlin D.
Mar 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and spacious
This is an adorable home in Swannanoa. Clean and spacious with all the trimmings.
Caitlin D.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Kayla H.
Feb 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home!
Lovely home. House looked just like the pictures. The location was 20 minutes outside of Asheville which was very convenient. We had a little hiccup with the WiFi not working the first day but the owner and property manager were good with communicating and were able to fix the problem the next day. Would definitely book this rental again.
Kayla H.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
6/10 Okay
Miguel M.
Jan 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Decent stay
It was ok. The beds were comfortable. You should invest in a decent set of non-stick pots n pans. Im a chef and they were still hard to cook with. I had to cover the front and back door with a sheet.
Miguel M.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Beth R.
Jan 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to stay.
Great kitchen, nicely laid out. Great dining area for eating, snacking and playing games. Nice sized bedrooms. Spacious front room with comfortable seating ample for all of us. Very close to Black Mountain which has great little shops and restaurants that are open and eager for business. Also very easy drive into Asheville and to the Biltmore. Great location. It is very near devastated flood areas which was a little unexpected at first, but the actual property is completely untouched and a great place to stay. And all the roads are open and easily passable so wasn't a problem at all.
Beth R.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Shaughn U.
Nov 12, 2024
Shaughn U.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shelia H.
Sep 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy space
Lovely space. Great space for our family.
Shelia H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Amy T.
Jul 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house for a family and pup
We enjoyed staying and our dog enjoyed running in the yard. The house met our needs and it was nice to enjoy after sightseeing during our stay. I wish the master had a king bed but other than that it was perfect. We would stay again!
Amy T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
patti c.
Jun 24, 2024
Just okay
Neighborhood appearance was a bit sketchy. Pictures of outside were taken a long time ago. Porch was dirty with cobwebs ants and dirt. The grill is a tiny charcoal camping grill. We had to pick up someone dog poop, that was gross. Inside was clean, it had all the basics to start you off which was very nice. So overall it wasnt terrible, just not what we expected from the photos. We didnt spend a lot of time there so i would say it fit our needs.
patti c.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan T.
Feb 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and quiet
The house was very clean and neat. My wife and I enjoyed our stay here and the check in/out process was very easy. The area was quiet and most importantly we felt safe.
Jonathan T.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa K.
Aug 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Short & sweet
Property was perfect for short stay in a lovely location
Lisa K.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mollie R.
Jul 5, 2023
???
FYI: Need to put up curtains over the back door and kitchen windows. No privacy at night. We went and purchase flat sheets to put over the windows. Need to clean the baseboards. The laundry room closet needed cleaning and organizing. Need another mirror in the house than just in the bathroom. Hard to get ready when someone is in the bathroom. Other than those things it was a great stay.
Mollie R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Christopher B.
Apr 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Clean, quiet, great location, would definitely stay here again.
Christopher B.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Julie S.
Feb 21, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
We really enjoyed our stay! Everything was very clean. We had two dogs with us so the fenced in backyard was a huge plus.
Julie S.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
8/10 Good
Holly C.
Dec 8, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
weekend getaway
The property was clean and generally well maintained. The house was missing a few essentials, such as a hair dryer, and many of the dishes were broken/chipped. The neighborhood was not what we expected. The cabin fit out needs for the weekend.
Holly C.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
8/10 Good
Hannah F., Indianapolis
Nov 8, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Met our needs
We booked only about a week out and this house was fairly priced and met our needs for traveling with a dog. The house itself was cozy and made for a pleasant stay but the neighborhood wasn’t as charming as the house itself. Easy access to highway to get to Asheville and Black Mountain.
Hannah F.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Tatiana L.
Oct 9, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great quick stay. Comfortable bed and very clean!1