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The Spruce House - Firepit and Fenced Yard

Vacation home in Swannanoa with kitchen

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Nestled between Black Mountain and Asheville, The Spruce House offers a cozy retreat. Enjoy the firepit with wine or make s'mores after exploring nearby hiking trails, local restaurants and breweries, quaint shops.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Spruce House - Firepit and Fenced Yard

Charm absolutely abounds at The Spruce House! Enjoy the tucked-away cottage atmosphere while being conveniently located between Black Mountain and Asheville with easy access to hiking trails, local restaurants and breweries, and quaint shops. After a day of exploring, cozy up around the firepit with a glass of wine or make s'mores! All of the relaxing charm will leave you wishing for "just one more day" at The Spruce House!

We have two bedrooms, one with a Queen bed the other with a Twin and trundle beneath. We have one clean bathroom that has a tub shower combo.

We also have a charcoal grill for you to enjoy in the backyard.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No Parties, No Smoking, No Vaping, Quiet Hours 10pm-8am
We will place a hold on Your credit card for $300-$500. This will start 2 days before arrival and be released 4 days after check-out
Sign our Property Management Agreement

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Pick up waste, keep off furniture

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

The Spruce House - Cottonwood Properties Swannanoa
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The Spruce House - Cottonwood Properties Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Located in Swannanoa, this vacation home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance and Biltmore Estate. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Patricia Cornwell Tennis Center, or consider a night out at Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Swannanoa travel guide
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NC, Swannanoa

What's nearby

  • Lake Tomahawk, in Black Mountain, North Carolina.
    Lake Tomahawk
    6 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Beautiful autumn fall colors at tunnel entrance on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville - North carolina
    Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance
    7 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Western North Carolina Nature Center
    Western North Carolina Nature Center
    7 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Pisgah Brewing Company
    3 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center
    6 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    10 min drive
  • McDonald's
    10 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    20 min walk
  • Burger King
    3 min drive
  • Thirteen Pennies Cafe
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Spruce House - Firepit and Fenced Yard pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Spruce House - Firepit and Fenced Yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Spruce House - Firepit and Fenced Yard?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Spruce House - Firepit and Fenced Yard located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Pisgah Brewing Company and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Tomahawk and Black Mountain Center for the Arts. Swannanoa Valley Museum and Black Mountain Golf Club are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Spruce House - Firepit and Fenced Yard Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Clean and spacious

This is an adorable home in Swannanoa. Clean and spacious with all the trimmings.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy space

Lovely space. Great space for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house for a family and pup

We enjoyed staying and our dog enjoyed running in the yard. The house met our needs and it was nice to enjoy after sightseeing during our stay. I wish the master had a king bed but other than that it was perfect. We would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short & sweet

Property was perfect for short stay in a lovely location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and quiet

The house was very clean and neat. My wife and I enjoyed our stay here and the check in/out process was very easy. The area was quiet and most importantly we felt safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kayla H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home!

Lovely home. House looked just like the pictures. The location was 20 minutes outside of Asheville which was very convenient. We had a little hiccup with the WiFi not working the first day but the owner and property manager were good with communicating and were able to fix the problem the next day. Would definitely book this rental again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place to stay.

Great kitchen, nicely laid out. Great dining area for eating, snacking and playing games. Nice sized bedrooms. Spacious front room with comfortable seating ample for all of us. Very close to Black Mountain which has great little shops and restaurants that are open and eager for business. Also very easy drive into Asheville and to the Biltmore. Great location. It is very near devastated flood areas which was a little unexpected at first, but the actual property is completely untouched and a great place to stay. And all the roads are open and easily passable so wasn't a problem at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Miguel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Decent stay

It was ok. The beds were comfortable. You should invest in a decent set of non-stick pots n pans. Im a chef and they were still hard to cook with. I had to cover the front and back door with a sheet.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

patti c.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Just okay

Neighborhood appearance was a bit sketchy. Pictures of outside were taken a long time ago. Porch was dirty with cobwebs ants and dirt. The grill is a tiny charcoal camping grill. We had to pick up someone dog poop, that was gross. Inside was clean, it had all the basics to start you off which was very nice. So overall it wasnt terrible, just not what we expected from the photos. We didnt spend a lot of time there so i would say it fit our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Clean, quiet, great location, would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Boston Terriers loved the fenced yard! The house was beautiful and clean and perfect for our needs. Will book again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coralee R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet location off of the highway. Quick and easy drive to Black Mountain and Asheville
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

We had a great stay at this spot. It was clean and comfortable. The location was super convenient as we were in town for our son’s graduation. I would definitely recommend a stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blanca R A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute & Cozy Cottage

The Spruce House was the perfect place for my family… it was in 10min away from our activities and near by supermarkets and anything else you would need. Downtown was 15min away with great restaurants and unique stores.We felt very comfortable staying there… definitely will keep it in mind for our next trip to Black Moutain.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was great! Our only complaint was that there aren't blinds on the front door and back door so you can see straight through the house. Other than that, it was great and really cozy!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what was needed

We had such a good time during our stay at The Spruce House! The fenced-in back yard was such a relief for us to sit out with our dogs and let them play. It is 10-20 minutes from anywhere you want to go and they had about anything you might need so when you get there you can just relax.I had seen from a previous review that the doors did not have curtains, so we took our own sheets to hang over, there were no issues and we hope to be able to stay again when we make our next trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mollie R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

???

FYI: Need to put up curtains over the back door and kitchen windows. No privacy at night. We went and purchase flat sheets to put over the windows. Need to clean the baseboards. The laundry room closet needed cleaning and organizing. Need another mirror in the house than just in the bathroom. Hard to get ready when someone is in the bathroom. Other than those things it was a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lilianne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time, the house was set up really nicely. The yard was great for our little puppy. It was very pleasant to cook in and to visit. We had a lovely time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

We really enjoyed our stay! Everything was very clean. We had two dogs with us so the fenced in backyard was a huge plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Holly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

weekend getaway

The property was clean and generally well maintained. The house was missing a few essentials, such as a hair dryer, and many of the dishes were broken/chipped. The neighborhood was not what we expected. The cabin fit out needs for the weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Hannah F., Indianapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Met our needs

We booked only about a week out and this house was fairly priced and met our needs for traveling with a dog. The house itself was cozy and made for a pleasant stay but the neighborhood wasn’t as charming as the house itself. Easy access to highway to get to Asheville and Black Mountain.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great quick stay. Comfortable bed and very clean!1
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patti B.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shaughn U.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024