Seclusion, mountain ranges…everything you need to let go, this new luxury townhome-duplex is 2 blocks from neighborhood eateries, microbreweries, and the tourist center of Black Mountain-Trip Advisor’s “Prettiest Small Town in America”. We’re intown, yet on a quiet lot of Hemlocks and hardwoods with a private deck/hot tub, sauna/firepit and majestic views. We’re 14.6 miles from Asheville, 15 mns from Biltmore. Sleeps 4: 1 BR/1 bath, 2 beds (queen and sofa bed queen), full kitchen, laundry, 1 car private parking.
The space, and why it’s different…..
COVID 19 REFUNDS AND ENHANCED CLEANING PROTOCOLS:
Guests will receive a full refund, if either the guest’s home state or the host’s state of North Carolina “Stay at Home” orders make it impossible for travel. (See details below under the Cancellation section)
Our experienced cleaning staff are closely following AirBnB/VRBO and North Carolina Coronavirus enhanced cleaning protocols, so that you can relax and let go. If you have questions regarding the new policies, please don’t hesitate to text with your questions. We are basically deep clean/disinfecting (surfaces, doorknobs, linens) after every check-out.
Currently North Carolina restaurants, businesses, breweries, bars, trails and parks are open, with appropriate mask and social distance protocols in place. During the month of January/February especially, because the levels of openness will fluctuate, please see North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper’s website for the latest updates: https://bit.ly/3ohplpe
For travel insurance: https://bit.ly/30MhGpE
LOCATION:
The Pinot Cottage was designed as a turnkey experience for vacationing travelers who want to be centrally located, with access to both regional, as well as, local experiences. Asheville, the Biltmore Estate, Chimney Rock, Lake Lure, Mt Mitchel, the Smokies, and the Blue Ridge Parkway are in easy striking distance. But many who come find that the local experience of Black Mountain-Montreat are the surprise. Black Mountain has a growing reputation as an outdoor recreation mecca with a bustling town center that supports year round tourism and is the most visited Asheville satellite (per capita) in the region, while nearby Montreat is a lovely mountain village sourrounded by ranges with some of the most pristine back country hiking and mountain biking trails in WNC.
ACCESS:
*One block (walkable) to local eateries, neighborhood brewery and “Half Moon Cafe” organic market.
*Two doors down from local day spa “Black Mountain Bodyworks” massage and facials.
*3 block walk to Cherry Street: shops, museums, boutiques, art galleries, bistros, restaurants, cafes.
*15 minutes to Asheville/the Biltmore Estate (14.6 miles). Uber accessible.
*1 minute drive to SuperIngles/Starbucks.
*5 minutes to the most popular hiking and mountain biking trails in WNC
*1 minute walk to the local greenway system-running, walking, biking.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
I provide coffee and assorted teas along with creamer and sugar….For the kitchen-cooking oils and spices, a slow cooker and everything you need for full meal service and prep. In regards to the house, there is Smart cable TV with Netflix and Prime. There is no smoking or vaping inside, but instead please enjoy your smokes on any of the private decks. For little ones, there is a high chair, and a Pack n’ Play. For families-cornhole, board games, and books. For those working, a printer and 200 mps WiFi. For everyone else a hot tub at 102 degrees.
POSSIBLE DOWNSIDES….
are included in the the House Rules (Guest Waiver) section such as possible guest surcharges, etc. To access the House Rules (Guest Waiver) return to the main menu window, scroll to the bottom of the page to the MORE DETAILS section, and click on the House Rules and then click on the Guest Waiver. When ready to book, include in your outgoing message, “I have read the waiver and agree.” Thank you.
(Specs):
DUAL ATTACHED TOWNHOMES
Is this a dual townhome and is there shared space, such as a shared hot tub/private deck?
Yes and no. Yes, it is a duel townhome floorplan, but no, there is no shared space or overlap between the two units. Privacy was one of the highest values behind the design.
The Pinot Cottage and the adjoining townhome function like two attached single family homes with separate and private entrances, separate and private parking, separate and private decks with hot tubs, but the two units are connected by a soundproof center wall. So the units are attached, but there is no shared space or overlap.
OUTDOOR SPACE
The outdoor living space includes a hot tub patio, which is not shared space, and is contained within the boundaries of the Farmhouse backyard fence.
There is a wall and a fence that separates the two units physically, as well as, visually, so there is no overlap. In other words, you can’t see into the other unit’s deck space.
ARRIVAL….
I love meeting guests. Just text and I’ll be glad to meet you. Simultaneously I’m happy to let you escape. I’m as available as you’d like me to be. Black Mountain/Montreat is home, and I’m available to share recommendations or troubleshoot a problem.
BLACK MOUNTAIN….
has it’s own vibe, sort of a combination of Asheville with more traditional small town elements. South Ridgeway Ave is three blocks from the heart of town, so the entire stay can be enjoyed on foot.
Parking…
If you’d rather drive than walk the few blocks to Cherry St. there is usually plenty of parking on the side streets. At busier times when parking is dense, there are two parking lot areas for this problem. The lot in between the Trailhead Restaurant and the Dripolator Coffee House on W.State St. and the lot in front of the Fire and Police station on E. State St. usually have spaces available. Parking is free throughout Black Mountain.
1.INACCURATE GROUP NUMBERS:
We love groups! Please check to make sure that your overnight guest numbers are correct. Mistakes happen, so if the numbers are incorrect, please return to the registration window and adjust. This is for liability purposes with Buncombe Co (registered guest requirements), as well as, helping us cover the operational costs that are proportionate with larger groups.
There is a $100 per night per guest charge for groups of 7 or more. This fee is explained in the house rules on the booking site, but it slips by sometimes. The charge is $100 per night per person for groups of 7 or more, to cover the wear and tear costs of larger groups. If your overnight numbers are correct, ie if you have 8 guests and are registered for 8 overnight guests, then you’re booked correctly and ready to go. But if not, guest number changes can be made directly and easily through the webpage you are currently on.
In terms of who needs to be registered as an overnight guest. It’s fine if a friend or two visit for a dinner party, but for anyone staying for more than a few hours, which applies categorically to anyone staying overnight, then those guests need to be registered. This includes children of all ages.
2.PARTY POLICY: (STRICTLY ENFORCED):
AIRBNB AND VRBO have announced an international ban on parties, so planning a large group or after hours party here with unregistered guests, will result in an early checkout, and possible fines. Please see #1 (above).
What are the parameters for “unregistered guests?” It’s fine if a couple of friends visit for a dinner party, etc, but if that visit turns into more than a couple of friends, or more than a few hours, which applies especially to staying after midnight/overnight, than they need to be registered. This includes children of all ages.
3.OUTDOOR QUIET HOUR:
Black Mountain has an 11pm Noise Ordinance in place (12 am on wknds), so we have an 11 pm (12:00 am on weekends) quiet hour that we enforce. It’s fine to be out after 11pm in casual conversation, or if the group wants to bring the fun inside after 11:00, great. And there’s no problem if the group wants to stay out all night by the hot tub if they respect the noise level. But it has become increasingly difficult for some groups to observe this request. So groups, please read the following carefully.
Because Black Mountain has an 11pm Noise Ordinance in place (12 am on wknds), if a neighbor calls the police with a complaint, the police will contact the owner and visit the house. If this happens, the security deposit will be forfeited. If the problem persists, the group will be asked to leave. So if there is a possibility that anyone in the group has the expectation of being outside in the hot tub after 11pm, in a late night, party atmosphere, please reconsider. Cancellation is free for 48 hours from the reception of this message, no questions asked. Should you decide to keep your booking and stay with us, thank you, and there’s no need to respond. We’re honored to have you and look forward to hosting your stay.
4.EV CHARGING:
Level one charging (120 volt exterior outlet) is available onsite.
5.PETS AND OTHER DAMAGE/SECURITY DEPOSIT ISSUES
Damages to the property during the rental period, may result in the loss of the security deposit. Past examples: evidence of pets (see below); damage to hot tub covers, damage to linens, furniture or walls: glitter, tape/glue/drawings on walls, etc.
6.PETS
The owner is an animal lover, but this is a no pet/hypoallergenic listing. After consistently battling pets being brought in by guests in spite of the No Pet Listing, we’ve had to firm up the regulations. If a pet is discovered in the unit, the guests will be asked to leave and the security deposit lost. What qualifies as a pet? Any animal that is not a certified service animal (see below).
*SERVICE ANIMAL CONSIDERATIONS:
(1) Emotional Support Animals vs Certified Service Animals: In North Carolina, it is unlawful to disguise an animal as a service animal, or a service animal in training. Emotional Support Animals, comfort animals, and therapy dogs, are not service animals under Title 2 and Title 3 of the ADA. Violation of this section shall be a Class 3 misdemeanor. N.C.G.S. . 168-4.5
(2) If requesting a service animal reservation, please include answers to the following when e-signing the Rental Agreement:
(a) Is the animal required because of a disability?
(b) What work or task has the animal been trained to perform?
7.EARLY CHECK-IN / LATER CHECKOUT REQUESTS
Regarding an early check-in or a late check-out, we have an option to purchase these in our Intown Guest Store: https://app.thehost.co/store/19211/. This gives you the option for a 2 pm check-in instead of the standard 3 pm or an 11 am check-out instead of the standard 10 am. These are the earliest possible check-in or check-out times as our cleaning crews are still hard at work preparing the house for your arrival or preparing for our next guests.
8.PRIVACY AND THE USE OF THE HOT TUB AND OTHER AMENITIES AND OUTDOOR SPACES
The hot tubs and all other spaces are not shared space. Each townhome has its own hot tub and deck space with full privacy. At times, noise from the neighbors next door can be heard.
9.NOISE AND PRIVACY
These new luxury townhomes were built specifically for the emerging vacation rental client who wants the convenience of being intown and yet, within striking distance of most of the top attractions in WNC, while being in the middle of natural beauty and mountain skylines. The trade-off is that these locations are not private individual homes in the wilderness, but are intown, townhomes. The designs employ the highest architectural grade soundproofing currently available. But sounds, on occasion, do seep through, and you will be aware, at times, that you have neighbors. Privacy was central to the design, so 99% of the time, there is only the occasional muffled sound.
10.AGE LIMIT
Guests must be 21 or older to make a reservation. If it is determined that the guest making the reservation is underage, the security deposit will be deducted.
11.SMOKING:
No smoking or vaping inside the house, but please enjoy smokes on the outdoor private decks.
12.HOT TUB/SAUNA/STEAM SHOWER INJURY WAIVER
There are hot tubs, saunas, steam showers, grills and firepits, on the property which raise risks for visitors. As with any hot tub, sauna, steam shower, grill, or firepit, use at your own risk.The guest understands that these risks exist and is aware there are potential dangers to children who are not carefully supervised, as well as any person using spa, hot tub, Jacuzzi, sauna or steam shower too long or if a person has health risks, is intoxicated, using any kind of drugs or medication, or is pregnant. The guest agrees to waive any claim whatsoever against Agent and Owner of property for accidents or injury arising from use of spa, hot tub, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam shower, grill or firepit. In consideration of my anticipated stay, and signing the attached rental agreement, I agree, intending to be legally bound hereby, that the property owners and their heirs, servants, agents, contractors, and employees shall not be liable for my injury or death, or the injury or death of my invited guests.
13.SIDEWALK:
There is no sidewalk in front of the house, so walking with small children to nearby eateries can be a challenge when there is traffic or at night. The nearest sidewalk is about 50 yards away at the end of the nearest street.
14.TRAVEL INSURANCE
Please consider purchasing travel insurance if you prefer full cancellation coverage. Travel insurance protects you if the kids get sick, the wedding is canceled, or that offshore hurricane or winter storm actually arrives.
*Southeast Hurricane season: Jun 1-Nov 30
*Southeast Winter Storm season: Nov 15-Apr 15
To view travel insurance purchase options, please link to our travel insurance company for more information: TRAVEL INSURANCE.
15.CANCELLATION AND RESCHEDULE POLICY:
Cancellations or reschedules are free when made within 24 hours of booking (and at least 14 days from the arrival date). 50% refund for cancellations or reschedules made after the 24 hour (free cancellation period) and at least 14 days before the reservation. No refunds for cancellations or reschedules made less than 14 days from the reservation. Please consider purchasing travel insurance (see above) if full cancellation coverage is required.
An automatic $100 processing fee will be charged for all cancellations or reschedules after the 24 hour free cancellation period.
→ Private outdoor spa deck
→ Fast internet w/outdoor + indoor workspaces
→ Smart TV and Cable, Netflix, Prime…
Walk out your door and explore our magical Black Mountain micro-community…
Walk out your door to breweries, cafe-bistros, galleries, museums, and shops, while surrounded by majestic Blue Ridge Mountains…
★ “Chris hosts a premiere experience. My family felt indulged.”
Escape to the Romantic Downtown Hideaway, a private sanctuary for two nestled in the heart of downtown Black Mountain. Designed for romance and relaxation, this 1-bedroom luxury retreat offers a serene spa experience, featuring king-sized suite with a balcony, private 4-person hot tub, memory foam mattress, and fine Egyptian cotton linens. A soothing European minimalist design complements farmhouse touches, creating the perfect backdrop for couples to slow down and reconnect.
Wake up to local artisan coffee, spend lazy afternoons unwinding in the sauna, and cap off your evenings under a star-filled sky with a glass of wine in the bubbling spa. Downtown’s best dining, shopping, and hiking are all a short stroll away—no car needed for date nights!
★ 2 block walk to the center of Intown Black Mountain (shops, boutiques, restaurants, museums, galleries, and breweries)
★ Across the street from popular day spa “Black Mountain Massage & Wellness”
★ 10 minutes to Lookout Trailhead and pristine Pisgah National Forest trails
★ 10 minutes to Kitizuma trailhead, one of the Southeast’s premiere mountain biking single track trails.
★ 20 minutes to White Water Rafting & Kayaking
★ 20 minutes to the Blue Ridge Parkway
★ 1.5 hours to Mount Mitchel, the highest mountain range this side of the Mississippi.
★ 50 minutes to Wolf Laurel Ski Resort.
★ 20 minutes to DT Asheville/the Biltmore Estate (14.6 miles).
Most who come to this area seek regionally famous attractions: Asheville, the Biltmore Estate, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mt Mitchell State Park, and the Smokies….all within striking distance. Yet, most who stay with us, instead, fall in love with our small, magical, sometimes quirky, town…Black Mountain. With its growing reputation as a small town resort, Black Mountain has become the most visited Asheville satellite (per capita) in the region, and an outdoor mecca. With Montreat village only 5 minutes from the house, offering quick access to pristine Pisgah National Forest trails, our once secluded small town has become one of the most sought after destinations in Western North Carolina.
| Mountain view | Chef’s Kitchen |
| Fast wifi – 290 Mbps | Dedicated workspace |
| Parking on premises – 1 car | Private hot tub |
| HDTVs with Prime, Netflix, cable |
We provide an 8 oz bag of local coffee, a selection of K-cups, and assorted teas along with creamer and sugar. The house has drip, Keurig, and French press coffee makers. For the kitchen, olive oil, Balsamic vinegar, and spices, a slow cooker, blender, and everything you need for full meal service and prep. A propane grill is also furnished on the 1st floor back deck with grill utensils and propane provided.
Regarding household essentials, we provide paper towels, toilet paper, napkins, trash/recycling bags, Cascade dish detergent, Mrs. Meyer’s dish soap, Mrs. Meyer’s Multi-surface Everyday Cleaner, laundry detergent along with Olay body wash and Nexxus shampoo and conditioner in each shower.
In regards to the house, there is Smart cable TV with Netflix and Prime. There is no smoking or vaping inside, but instead please enjoy your smokes on the private deck. For little ones, there is a high chair,baby gate, baby bath, and a Pack n’ Play. For families-cornhole, board games, books, and a firepit and outdoor furniture with firewood provided.
For those doing remote work, a printer, dedicated workspace, and fast WiFi.
For everyone else, a dry sauna and a hot tub at 104 degrees on our 1st floor back deck.
| Check-in after 3:00 PM |
| Checkout before 10:00 AM |
| Self check-in with keypad |
| 4 guests maximum |
| No smoking indoors |
At 6 AM on the day of your arrival at The Romantic Downtown Hideaway, you will receive an email with your front door keyless code, along with images guiding you to the property, parking, and entry door, making your arrival and check-in as seamless as possible.
1.INACCURATE GROUP NUMBERS:
We love groups! Please check to make sure that your overnight guest numbers are correct. Mistakes happen, so if the numbers are incorrect, please return to the registration window and adjust. This is for liability purposes with Buncombe Co (registered guest requirements), as well as, helping us cover the operational costs that are proportionate with larger groups.
There is a $100 per night per guest charge for groups of 7 or more. This fee is explained in the house rules on the booking site, but it slips by sometimes. The charge is $100 per night per person for groups of 7 or more, to cover the wear and tear costs of larger groups. If your overnight numbers are correct, ie if you have 8 guests and are registered for 8 overnight guests, then you’re booked correctly and ready to go. But if not, guest number changes can be made directly and easily through the webpage you are currently on.
In terms of who needs to be registered as an overnight guest. It’s fine if a friend or two visit for a dinner party, but for anyone staying for more than a few hours, which applies categorically to anyone staying overnight, then those guests need to be registered. This includes children of all ages.
2.PARTY POLICY: (STRICTLY ENFORCED):
AIRBNB AND VRBO have announced an international ban on parties, so planning a large group or after hours party here with unregistered guests, will result in an early checkout, and possible fines. Please see #1 (above).
What are the parameters for “unregistered guests?” It’s fine if a couple of friends visit for a dinner party, etc, but if that visit turns into more than a couple of friends, or more than a few hours, which applies especially to staying after midnight/overnight, than they need to be registered. This includes children of all ages.
3.OUTDOOR QUIET HOUR:
Black Mountain has an 11pm Noise Ordinance in place (12 am on wknds), so we have an 11 pm (12:00 am on weekends) quiet hour that we enforce. It’s fine to be out after 11pm in casual conversation, or if the group wants to bring the fun inside after 11:00, great. And there’s no problem if the group wants to stay out all night by the hot tub if they respect the noise level. But it has become increasingly difficult for some groups to observe this request. So groups, please read the following carefully.
Because Black Mountain has an 11pm Noise Ordinance in place (12 am on wknds), if a neighbor calls the police with a complaint, the police will contact the owner and visit the house. If this happens, the security deposit will be forfeited. If the problem persists, the group will be asked to leave. So if there is a possibility that anyone in the group has the expectation of being outside in the hot tub after 11pm, in a late night, party atmosphere, please reconsider. Cancellation is free for 48 hours from the reception of this message, no questions asked. Should you decide to keep your booking and stay with us, thank you, and there’s no need to respond. We’re honored to have you and look forward to hosting your stay.
4.EV CHARGING:
Level one charging (120 volt exterior outlet) is available onsite.
5.PETS AND OTHER DAMAGE/SECURITY DEPOSIT ISSUES
Damages to the property during the rental period, may result in the loss of the security deposit. Past examples: evidence of pets (see below); damage to hot tub covers, damage to linens, furniture or walls: glitter, tape/glue/drawings on walls, etc.
6.PETS
The owner is an animal lover, but this is a no pet/hypoallergenic listing. After consistently battling pets being brought in by guests in spite of the No Pet Listing, we’ve had to firm up the regulations. If a pet is discovered in the unit, the guests will be asked to leave and the security deposit lost. What qualifies as a pet? Any animal that is not a certified service animal (see below).
*SERVICE ANIMAL CONSIDERATIONS:
(1) Emotional Support Animals vs Certified Service Animals: In North Carolina, it is unlawful to disguise an animal as a service animal, or a service animal in training. Emotional Support Animals, comfort animals, and therapy dogs, are not service animals under Title 2 and Title 3 of the ADA. Violation of this section shall be a Class 3 misdemeanor. N.C.G.S. . 168-4.5
(2) If requesting a service animal reservation, please include answers to the following when e-signing the Rental Agreement:
(a) Is the animal required because of a disability?
(b) What work or task has the animal been trained to perform?
7.EARLY CHECK-IN / LATER CHECKOUT REQUESTS
Regarding an early check-in or a late check-out, we have an option to purchase these in our Intown Guest Store: https://app.thehost.co/store/19211/. This gives you the option for a 2 pm check-in instead of the standard 3 pm or an 11 am check-out instead of the standard 10 am. These are the earliest possible check-in or check-out times as our cleaning crews are still hard at work preparing the house for your arrival or preparing for our next guests.
8.PRIVACY AND THE USE OF THE HOT TUB AND OTHER AMENITIES AND OUTDOOR SPACES
The hot tubs and all other spaces are not shared space. Each townhome has its own hot tub and deck space with full privacy. At times, noise from the neighbors next door can be heard.
9.NOISE AND PRIVACY
These new luxury townhomes were built specifically for the emerging vacation rental client who wants the convenience of being intown and yet, within striking distance of most of the top attractions in WNC, while being in the middle of natural beauty and mountain skylines. The trade-off is that these locations are not private individual homes in the wilderness, but are intown, townhomes. The designs employ the highest architectural grade soundproofing currently available. But sounds, on occasion, do seep through, and you will be aware, at times, that you have neighbors. Privacy was central to the design, so 99% of the time, there is only the occasional muffled sound.
10.AGE LIMIT
Guests must be 21 or older to make a reservation. If it is determined that the guest making the reservation is underage, the security deposit will be deducted.
11.SMOKING:
No smoking or vaping inside the house, but please enjoy smokes on the outdoor private decks.
12.HOT TUB/SAUNA/STEAM SHOWER INJURY WAIVER
There are hot tubs, saunas, steam showers, grills and firepits, on the property which raise risks for visitors. As with any hot tub, sauna, steam shower, grill, or firepit, use at your own risk.The guest understands that these risks exist and is aware there are potential dangers to children who are not carefully supervised, as well as any person using spa, hot tub, Jacuzzi, sauna or steam shower too long or if a person has health risks, is intoxicated, using any kind of drugs or medication, or is pregnant. The guest agrees to waive any claim whatsoever against Agent and Owner of property for accidents or injury arising from use of spa, hot tub, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam shower, grill or firepit. In consideration of my anticipated stay, and signing the attached rental agreement, I agree, intending to be legally bound hereby, that the property owners and their heirs, servants, agents, contractors, and employees shall not be liable for my injury or death, or the injury or death of my invited guests.
13.SIDEWALK:
There is no sidewalk in front of the house, so walking with small children to nearby eateries can be a challenge when there is traffic or at night. The nearest sidewalk is about 50 yards away at the end of the nearest street.
14.TRAVEL INSURANCE
Please consider purchasing travel insurance if you prefer full cancellation coverage. Travel insurance protects you if the kids get sick, the wedding is canceled, or that offshore hurricane or winter storm actually arrives.
*Southeast Hurricane season: Jun 1-Nov 30
*Southeast Winter Storm season: Nov 15-Apr 15
To view travel insurance purchase options, please link to our travel insurance company for more information: TRAVEL INSURANCE.
15.CANCELLATION AND RESCHEDULE POLICY:
Cancellations or reschedules are free when made within 24 hours of booking (and at least 14 days from the arrival date). 50% refund for cancellations or reschedules made after the 24 hour (free cancellation period) and at least 14 days before the reservation. No refunds for cancellations or reschedules made less than 14 days from the reservation. Please consider purchasing travel insurance (see above) if full cancellation coverage is required.
An automatic $100 processing fee will be charged for all cancellations or reschedules after the 24 hour free cancellation period.
We’re a strict hypoallergenic listing, so unfortunately we don’t allow emotional support animals in this unit. However, please see our other pet listing (below). Alternatively, if you’d be interested in boarding your pet, there’s an excellent boutique kennel nearby, 5 stars: Buckeye Kennels.
Luxe Retreat w/HT-Sauna Deck, King Suites & DT Charm (12 person)
Cozy Family Retreat w/HT-Sauna Deck & DT Charm (6 person)
There is parking for 1 car or 1 SUV.
If parking for more than 1 car is needed, please use the offsite parking guide (below).
Parking offsite parking is convenient, easy, and less than a minute walk. Please see our parking link (https://docs.intowncottages.com/3xq) for further instructions. Thank you!
You will find a map describing the above parking locations on the refrigerator upon your arrival.
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