The Sweet Mt Royal House ~Views/Biltmore/Asheville

Firstly… Things happen and you may need to cancel close to your check-in date. We STRONGLY suggest purchasing trip insurance wherever you book. We will not be able to refund you outside of our Cancellation Policy. (I'm always watching out for my guests, even before you reserve.) Ok, now for the fun part!... Welcome to the "Illusion of Seclusion!" Feels remote, actually close to everything: Asheville, Biltmore, airport, Blue Ridge Parkway, hiking, & more! Visit Asheville and stay in this beautiful and unique renovated mountain house perched on 2 1/2 wooded acres near the top of a quiet mountain but still near everything Asheville. Named for its location on top of Mount Royal, "The Sweet Mount Royal House” is nestled in a hollow in a quiet private park-like neighborhood with beautiful long mountain views overlooking the valley to the South. Off the beaten path, yet near to everything – "The Illusion of Seclusion!" 5-Star Outside: Several seating areas on 2+ acres - screened porch, a large covered area w lighting, fire pits, large deck for the amazing mountain view and breezes. 5-Star Inside: Every room has been beautifully remodeled with comfy beds and linens, cleaned by "Fresh & Clean" professionals, and the views are simply amazing! LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! The House is approximately 20 minutes to the entrance of Biltmore Estate plus another 5 to the city, and about 30 minutes to many wonderful hiking trails and attractions in the Asheville area. About as close as you can get and still have a whole-house rental. CLEAN! This property is Fresh & Clean! My Sweet Mount Royal House is professionally cleaned thoroughly and thoughtfully after each stay with a buffer period between guests. FLEXIBLE SIZE AND COST! * Need a larger space? Book the whole 4/2.5 house including "The Lower Level Queen Suite with Laundry Room" (LLQSLR) A smaller space is preferred? Send an “inquiry” to rent just the main level of the house 3/1.5 – without the LLQSLR – and get a $40/night reduction in the room fee and $25 off the cleaning fee. (The LLQSLR will remain locked and unoccupied. Nobody else can rent it during your stay.) * NOTE: Due to VRBO system limitations, IF you want to opt out of the LLQSLR space, please first make an INQUIRY and I will send you the adjusted estimate before you reserve. –––––––––––––––– DRIVEWAY Soooo… yes, the driveway is sloped. High mountain views = sloped mountain driveways. Makes sense, right? Steep driveways are very typical of mountain homes. Most folks think it's perfectly fine and don't have an issue. It's part of the adventure! After approximately 280 stays, only 3 have voiced concern. It’s due to those 3 that I've take the time to craft this information. It’s my wish to make EVERYONE happy! It is worth noting that some folks with a mobility issue or new to driving in the mountains, may find the driveway uncomfortable. In the interest of making sure my guests are thoroughly happy with their choice to stay at my Sweet Mount Royal House, let me describe it as best I can… • The House is positioned above the road with plenty of parking along the road. • The bottom/entrance of the driveway is fairly flat with an extra parking spot to the side – room for 2-3 cars. • The asphalt driveway is approximately 60' in length. From the bottom, it curves slightly and proceeds up to the house (approximately 4 car lengths) at about a 25º incline – lower than walking up a standard staircase, however no steps nor railing. (I'm considering adding those this summer.) • Yes, you can park at the top to avoid to walking up/down. I suggest backing up to the House for ease of opening your car doors, accessing your trunk, and to make your exit easier. (Easier to leave the driveway going forward… speaking from several years of experience living at the House.) • There are stairs to access the upper / main living area of the house – 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, living room, kitchen, and screened porch. For someone with a mobility challenge, this might not be the right House for you. I just don't want anyone to be surprised. Your comfort and enjoyment is my #1 priority. –––––––––––––––– WELCOME BOOK Once you reserve, I’ll send you a note with a pdf of my exclusive 20+ page “Welcome Book”. It’s full of great information including everything from Directions to the House, to Favorite Hiking Trails, and even how to use the TV. There is a printed copy in the House. WELCOME GIFT I love to offer a Welcome Gift for staying at my Sweet Mount Royal House – a selection of locally crafted goods such as a jar of trail mix or a bottle of Biltmore wine. After you book you'll be sent instructions on how to make your choice. SUPPLIES Stocked to get you started... Paper towels, tp, coffee, sugar, soaps... the basics. If you need more, grocery stores are minutes away. THE NEIGHBORHOOD Feeling the need for a walk? You don't need your car. Take a walk around the mountainside neighborhood or explore one of the 2 flanking neighborhood hiking trails while ever gazing at the long mountain views – "Rosscraggon Woods" just to the west of the house or "Collier Cove" to the east. (Remember, you are on a mountainside!) THINGS TO DO Check out my Welcome Book for hike locations and SO much more! Visit the nearby grounds and gardens of the magnificent Biltmore Estate just down the road, the city of Asheville is a few minutes beyond, drive the nearby scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, or hike to one of the area's many waterfalls, Bent Creek area hiking and mountain biking, Zen Tubing, the Outlets, and a multitude of wonderful restaurants and shopping. The House is close to countless amazing hikes with 2 private parks right in the neighborhood – STAYING "HOME" If you're tired from the excitement and would prefer to just stay at your "home away from home", you won't be disappointed. The House and property have so much to offer – a scenic mountain house with BEAUTIFUL NEW LARGE COVERED SITTING AREA... comfortable furniture, outdoor lighting, and a choice of 2 fire pits. The perfect place to kick back and relax with your family while you enjoy a glass of wine and the wonderful view. For a beautiful evening, turn on the strings of soft Edison lights and build a fire. S'mores seem better after dark, don't they? So much to do, or nothing at all. The choice is yours! THE HOUSE Enjoy the beautiful mountain views, newly renovated rooms, fun chalk wall, coffee station, screened porch, path to a private fire pit, and all so close to everything you want to see and do in Asheville. THE ROOMS Want to know about the rooms? This sweet 4 bedroom / 2.5 bath house is newly remodeled with 2 new HVAC systems. The bedrooms have all new carpet, trim, blinds, paint and furniture – well, some antique furniture, but "new" to the house. The beds all have plush mattress toppers for extra comfort and all new quilts, pillows and linens. Each room has a bedside table or two, bedside lamps, ceiling fans with lights, luggage racks, closet with hangers, and plenty of dressers if you'd like to unpack. King Balcony Room You’ll love this room with it’s beautiful plush king bed, ensuite half-bath, and new french doors opening to a small private deck with lush views. Throw open the doors to let in mountain breezes and listen to the birdsong as you wake. The Golden Room A wildflower theme with a queen bed, side tables from Sonoma, and a large dresser. The Grey Room A refinished chalk-painted gray dresser and bedside table and new full-sized bed. The walls are decorated with unique artwork and the stained-glass lamp was brought from an Arts and Crafts bungalow in New York. The Lower Level Queen Suite with Laundry Room (LLQSLR) A large 4th bedroom with a beautiful plush queen bed, full bathroom, sofa with coffee table, closet, second sitting area, and access to the laundry room. It's accessible from the interior oak staircase, or the private french door entrance off the main deck with beautiful long mountain views. It even has its own HVAC system for added comfort. The Kitchen Spacious with a large table to seat up to 8. It has a dishwasher, coffee stand, and a window over the sink looks onto a den where fox pups can be seen playing in the springtime. The Living Room A cozy space with fireplace, comfy sofa with 2 built-in recliners, 2 oversized chairs, a large-screen smart tv, WiFi, and long mountain views. From the "birds-eye view" of the bay window you can often see hawks circling outside or watch the lights from the valley below twinkle at night. **** ENJOY! In the morning, throw open the french doors to let the morning sunshine help you shake off your sleep. Grab a mug of coffee and settle on the screened porch to listen to the mountain awaken with birdsong and rustling leaves as breezes reach into the hollow. Spend your days taking in the nearby sites – Tour the Biltmore Estate, walk the city, hike trails at Bent Creek, ride the Blue Ridge Parkway, tube the Green River, zip-lining with Navitat, catch a fun LaZoom tour, Friday night drum circle, fabulous restaurants, colorful buskers, unique local shopping, and breweries, breweries, and more breweries! Prefer to stay in? Grab a bag of marshmallows, chocolate bars, a sleeve of graham crackers, a bottle of wine, and head to the beautiful covered sitting area and fire pit. Kick back and laugh with friends while you roast marshmallows and enjoy the long views. Turn on the soft strings of Edison lights if it gets too dark for your game of charades or Yard Yahtzee. Need a bit more evening adventure? Head to the fire pit at the end of the gravel path. Make yourself s’mores while watching the views of the distant mountains fade into the night and the lights of the world below begin to shine. Check out our Facebook page. Just go to your Facebook and enter "MountRoyalHouseVR" in the search bar. Be sure to 'Like" us!