Step onto the front porch and breathe in the cool Blue Ridge air — this is The Rosewood, your own cottage retreat just minutes from Asheville. Inside, deep purples and warm wood tones create a mood that feels nothing like a generic rental. Out back, a secluded hot tub deck waits under the tree canopy, completely shielded from the world. Guests consistently call it a "little private paradise." You'll understand exactly why the moment you arrive. The space The Rosewood is a single-level (once inside) 1-bedroom cottage packed with personality and thoughtful detail. Three steps lead inside to a living space anchored by a bold purple sofa, a glowing electric fireplace, and a 55" Smart 4K Roku TV — a color palette and vibe that's unmistakably its own. LIVING ROOM: The plush purple sofa pulls out into a full queen sleeper for extra guests. Board games are stocked. In-unit washer and dryer tuck neatly into this room. Sliding glass door opens directly onto the back deck. BEDROOM: A king-size Helix hybrid mattress with hotel-quality linens for genuinely great sleep. Ample closet storage and a full dresser invite you to unpack and settle in — ideal for extended stays. KITCHEN & DINING: Open-concept layout with natural oak cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Coffee maker, blender, full cookware set, toaster, knife set, and wine glasses. The 6-seat dining table seats your whole group for meals in, game nights, or slow weekend mornings. BATHROOM: Combination tub-and-shower with toiletries, hair dryer, and fresh towels. Bathrobes provided for hot tub evenings — guests mention them in nearly every review. FRONT PORCH: One of Rosewood's defining features. Pull up a chair, pour your coffee, and ease into the mountain air. Quiet, restorative, hard to find in most rentals, easy to love here. HOT TUB DECK: The real centerpiece. Enclosed and tree-lined for complete privacy. Pre-heated hot tub waiting on arrival. Electric BBQ grill and bistro dining area. Shared community fire pit with Adirondack chairs and firewood included for evenings under the stars. WORKSPACE: Fast WiFi with a dedicated laptop-friendly surface. In-unit laundry and a Level 2 EV charger in the driveway — one of the few Asheville rentals to offer this. WHO THIS HOME IS BEST FOR COUPLES — King bed, private hot tub, front porch, and 15 minutes from Asheville's restaurants and breweries. Built for trips where you actually unplug and reconnect. REMOTE WORKERS — Dedicated workspace, fast WiFi, in-unit laundry, full kitchen, and EV charger. Comfortable all week; evenings in the hot tub are the reward. SMALL GROUPS UP TO 4 — King bedroom plus queen sleeper, 6-seat dining table, and a spacious private back deck. Two couples fit naturally without crowding each other. ASHEVILLE EXPLORERS — NC Arboretum 5 min. Blue Ridge Parkway 10 min. Biltmore Estate and downtown Asheville 15 min. Quiet base camp with exceptional access to the whole region. DETAIL-LOVERS — Bathrobes by the hot tub. Coffee and tea are stocked on arrival. Detailed local guide. EV charger. Responsive host. If thoughtful details matter, you'll feel it from the moment you walk in. LOCATION & WHAT'S NEARBY Tucked on a dead-end mountain road — genuinely quiet — yet close to everything Asheville is known for. NC Arboretum — 5 min: 434 acres of Blue Ridge gardens, bonsai collections, and wooded trails. Go early. Blue Ridge Parkway (Milepost 393) — 10 min: One of America's most celebrated scenic drives starts at your door. Fall foliage, sunrise panoramas, pull-off picnics. Biltmore Estate — 20 min: America's largest private home — château, winery, 8,000-acre estate. Discounted partner tickets available through us. Downtown Asheville — 15 min: River Arts District, Grove Arcade, indie boutiques, and more craft breweries per capita than almost any US city. Book dinner reservations ahead. Pisgah National Forest — 20 min: Waterfalls, biking, fly fishing, Looking Glass Falls, and Sliding Rock. Asheville Salt Cave & Hot Air Balloons — 20–25 min: Salt cave spa and sunrise balloon flights over the Blue Ridge mountains. GUEST ACCESS Full access to the entire cottage. Self check-in via front door keypad — personalized code sent 24 hours before arrival. Community fire pit and backyard shared with neighboring Laurel cottage. Ring cameras at the main entry and fire pit only; no cameras inside the home. PARKING Private driveway with 2 free spaces. Trailer-friendly up to 25 feet — one of the very few Asheville rentals that works for RVs and tow vehicles. Level 2 EV charger in the driveway at no additional charge. HOUSE RULES Check-in 4:00 PM / Check-out 10:00 AM. Arrivals or departures over 1 hour outside these windows: $25 fee. Communicate ahead if you need flexibility. No smoking. No pets. Side-by-side duplex with soundproofing — be mindful of noise in evenings and early mornings. Three steps at the front entrance; otherwise, single-level throughout. Gravel pathways outside — watch your footing. Wildlife is part of the wooded charm. Self check-in code auto-expires at checkout. *In accordance with the North Carolina Vacation Rental Act (VRA) Chapter 42A, guests are required to sign a rental agreement.* Guest access ✹ GENERAL: Guests enjoy full access to the entire home as well as the amazing community amenities. ✹ Easy self-check-in is available via the keypad on the front door – a personalized code will be sent to you 24 hours before check-in. ✹ PARKING: Free parking is available onsite for two vehicles. Can accommodate 1 vehicle with a tow-behind trailer up to 25 ft. in length. ✹ WORK FROM HOME: There is free and fast Wi-Fi available throughout the home, plus laptop-friendly work surfaces. ✹ COMMUNITY ACCESS: The Rosewood shares the amazing backyard with the neighboring cottages. Enjoy al-fresco dining at one of the picnic tables and snuggle up next to the fire pit – don’t forget to bring some marshmallows! Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions - we look forward to hosting you! Other things to note ✹ Easy self-check-in is available via the keypad on the front door – a personalized code will be sent to you 24 hours before check-in. ✹ The Main entry door and community fire pit area outside are monitored by a Ring security camera and are motion detection only, which also records voices during motion. There are no cameras inside. Tampering with the camera in any way is against house rules. ✹ The property is located in a wooded area with a lawn in front and behind the dwelling. There are gravel pathways, as well as uneven surfaces (both man-made and natural terrain), trees, and green space on site. You may see wildlife or be exposed to “critters” & insects. ✹ The Rosewood is just one of the cottages on offer at this site. This guest home forms one-half of a side-by-side duplex and is adjacent to the Laurel cottage. The entrances are on opposite sides of the building, with soundproofing between the units to ensure privacy. ✹ There are three steps leading up to the entrance landing at the door.