Formerly known as Idle Awhile, this luxurious and exquisite "Mountain Gem" is tucked away in Black Mountain's charming Village of Cheshire. Stay in and enjoy the chef's kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, or venture out to experience Beradu, Sake Sushi, or Cheshire Arms, all within walking distance. This rental is pet friendly with an additional $100 pet fee per dog (maximum of 2 dogs allowed). Please include the number of dogs when making your reservation. The space About the Home • Fully equipped chef's kitchen with a gas range, a dishwasher, a Keurig coffee maker, a wine cooler, and an additional coffee bar with an espresso machine • Open-concept dining area with seating for 6; living room with 55" TV (with sound bar), Sonos music system, and gas fireplace • Lower-level den with dedicated workspace, TV, and gas log fireplace • Wrap-around porch with seating and dining area; back patio with Adirondack rockers, outdoor fire pit, and gas grill Where to Unwind • Main floor primary bedroom with a king-size bed, a TV, and an en suite bathroom with an oversized walk-in shower • Lower-level bedroom with a king-size bed, a TV, and a sitting area; full bathroom with a walk-in shower • Upper-level bedroom with queen-size bed • Upper-level bedroom with queen-size bed; full bathroom, with bathtub and shower combination, can be accessed from the hallway Where to Explore • Beradu Specialty Market, Kitchen & Bar | < 5 minute walk • Sake Sushi | < 5 minute walk • Nearest Gas, Ingles iMarket | 3 minutes • Nearest Grocery, Ingles Market | 3 minutes • Downtown Black Mountain | 4 minutes • Lookout Mountain Trail Head | 13 minutes • The Blue Ridge Parkway | 13 minutes • Downtown Asheville | 19 minutes • The Biltmore Estate | 25 minutes Please note: This home spans three levels, and the main entrance is accessed via two exterior staircases (approximately 14 steps total) from the parking area. The stairs are equipped with a handrail and lighting for safety and visibility. Due to the layout and number of stairs, the home is not recommended for guests with mobility concerns. Guest access All of our homes are private residences so you have access to the entire house unless otherwise noted in the description (the owner may not allow use of the garage, etc). Free parking at all homes. After you make your reservation, you will receive an email with instructions for access, including a keyless access code if your home has keyless entry. You will hear from one of our local rental staff members and we will be available to assist you in whatever way we can! Other things to note For dog-friendly houses, approval of the pet by Greybeard Rentals must be obtained. Those cottages allowing dogs are limited to one or two housebroken domestic animals, depending on the home. A $100.00 per dog, non-refundable fee is charged on all reservations including a pet. Sorry, homes are not cat-friendly due to common allergies.