Celebrate Spring! Fairytale Cottage! Views! Falls!

The Clearfield Cottage is nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains on five acres of pristine countryside with flower and vegetable gardens, and private hiking trails right down to your own little waterfalls! The views of the mountains are spectacular! Available locally is good dining, fun tailgate markets and farm tours, and even an excellent local vineyard. The cottage is located only 30 minutes from Asheville with its world-class restaurants, entertainment and the famous Biltmore Estate. The space The cottage has spectacular views of the mountains but is very close to Asheville and it's world-class restaurants, entertainment, and the Biltmore Estate. The "2025 Christmas at the Biltmore Estate" opens on November 1st! The cottage is a destination paradise for honeymoons, anniversaries, birthdays and even intimate weddings. Asheville is nearby but you can enjoy the best of both possible worlds by staying in pristine countryside in a beautiful, and artistic private country cottage. You will be enchanted by the Clearfield Cottage which was featured, just after it was first listed, out of thousands of rentals in the area on ABC TV's reality show Sweet Retreats. This two story, romantic cottage is entirely eco-friendly; green built, green cleaned and green furnished. The unique interiors feature the original artwork and mosaics by owner and internationally renowned artist Rachel Clearfield. The downstairs kitchen, dining and living area has a stunning mosaic floor, named "Stepping Stones in a Flower Garden" made of Brazilian polished granite. Upstairs is the amazingly intricate, mosaic bathroom shower called "Trees of Beauty" made of European marble and colorful stones. The kitchen has all granite countertops. The upstairs bedroom has a beautifully finished 100-year-old maple floor and a sumptuously comfortable queen size futon bed with luxurious linens. Outside the cottage there is a peaceful shade garden with a rose covered gazebo in which you can swing, listen to the creek and watch the birds and butterflies. Guests are welcome to enjoy and roam through the beautiful English style flower gardens. You also have a lovely outdoor sitting area right by your back door, perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or sipping a glass of evening Chardonnay and stargazing the sequined night sky without light pollution. There's also a wonderful barbecue, chiminea and sitting area right by your own private creek. This cottage is a perfect getaway for a romantic weekend, birthdays, anniversaries, soulful retreats, girl’s time together or just a quiet, peaceful place to let go of the challenges and stresses in life and return to the simple joys of existence and beauty. The owners are recording artist, cellist and conductor Ron Clearfield and his wife, fine artist Rachel Clearfield. There is an abundance of creative energy on this property for anyone who needs a place to find that seed of inspiration for their next book, album or painting. Without a doubt, this is a paradise for painters, photographers and nature lovers or just anyone who is looking for a beautiful, fulfilling time in the mountains. Keywords: Fine art interiors, esthetic, peaceful, meditative, rural beauty, gorgeous views, organic flower gardens, green built, original artwork, wonderful hiking, water sports, skiing, owner managed. Guest access The guests have full access of the private cottage and it's grounds as well as the surrounding five acre estate. Other things to note Fabulous hiking, vistas, fine art interiors, green built and organic gardens.