West Ashville is a quaint neighborhood across the French Broad River in North Carolina. Perfectly packed with local restaurants, lovely music venues, wonderful breweries, and bustling shopping areas, West Ashville is popular among the tourist crowd. The historic road, Haywood Road in this area covers over 2 miles (3.2 km) and links West Ashville to the famous neighborhood, River Arts District. This family-friendly area is teeming with plenty of attractions. Explore the beautiful gardens in the North Carolina Arboretum, shop like a local at Western North Carolina Farmer’s Market, see artworks in Asheville River Arts District, or go to a picnic in the Carrier Park while touring this alluring neighborhood. Browse through our compiled list of best Vrbo accommodations in West Asheville, North Carolina.
1. Light-filled rental with downtown and mountain views (from USD 130)
The vacation rental is placed high in the air on poles which gives a trendy appearance to the house. You can enjoy fantastic views of the River Arts District, Blue Ridge Mountains, and downtown right from the house. Popular restaurants in West Asheville and downtown are just a few minutes away. The artwork from the local artists complement the exceptional furnishings in the accommodation. A spacious family room offers a comfortable stay to the guests. Pets are welcome here. Internet, a heater, a washing machine, a TV, air-conditioning, a kitchen, and a dining area are some of the facilities available in this Vrbo.
Unique Home on Stilts in Hip West AshevilleAccommodates: 6
Minimum Nights: 30
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master bedroom and beautiful living roomThe minute you take in the view off the deckThe kitchen is well-appointed with all of the equipment you would need including beautiful wine glassesIt is as comfortable and inviting as the pictures depict andThis home is as fantastic as it looks in the picturesHost:
was great and the owner was very helpfulJulie went to great efforts to make us feel at home and responded to any questions we had very quicklyJulie is great to work with and made sure we had what we neededJulie is a pleasure to work with and she is extremely responsiveWe went to almost all the restaurants and enjoyed every one of them taking visiting friends and family to them as wellRead more reviewsLocation:
It only takes 5 minutes to pop into downtown Asheville Juliemusicians and surprisingly great restaurantsOur favorites included The Admiral Owl Bakery Biscuit Head and White Duck Taco Favorite downtown foodie places include Posana Curate Chocolate Fetish and Battery Park Champagne Bar and Used ...Farmers Market grocery stores and restaurants for usTarget was only a few minutes away )
2. Upstream cottage with a hot tub (from USD 460)
This lovely cottage is just five minutes’ from downtown Asheville. It overlooks the popular French Broad River and the Biltmore Estate property. You can easily access the shopping areas in the Biltmore Village, and Haywood Road while staying in this Vrbo. Climbmax Climbing Gym and New Belgium Brewery are just a few blocks away. You can reach Asheville Regional Airport by simply taking a 15-minute drive. Amenities such as Wi-Fi, two TVs, DVDs, a gas burning fireplace, a full chef’s kitchen, three outdoor decks, and a grill on the side deck are available here.
Upstream Cottage; Asheville & River Arts-Close to everything! Breweries, eateries, hiking!Accommodates: 6
Minimum Nights: 0
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 91 days before check-in.
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however the great room furniture was unacceptablethe kitchen had everything you might need to cook a family meal or breakfasts each morningthe other property owners in the development seemed none too pleased with our driving up and down the driveway trying to find ithide-a-bed was crazy comfortableThe house itself was modernCleanliness:
Everything was clean and nice and in-orderThe "cottage" was very comfortable and had everything we neededThanks for sharing your lovely and luxurious West AVL house with our familyclean and well appointed -Host:
Upstream is a beautiful homeWell stocked They worked with us around winter storm Diego Good location and all the amenitiesAlways nice to have a washer and dryer with laundry soapHowever once Yonder was notified they remedied the situation quicklyI feel misled about the qualityRead more reviewsLocation:
Quick drive into downtown AshevilleOn Friday we enjoyed brunch at Grove Park Inn and the candlelight tour at Biltmore Friday nightIt was such a lovely place and a perfect locationThe location was superb and allowed us to be close to everything we wanted to do Literally less than 5 minutes from the art district and close to downtown shopping plus the Biltmore EstateCouches which are majority of seating are extremely uncomfortable to sit in
3. Charming house with a rooftop hot tub (from USD 1127)
Enjoy the serene views of French Broad and the soothing nature sounds while staying in this five-bedroom paradise. This house is ideal for big families or large groups and can accommodate 14 guests at a time. The charming mountain and water views from the rooftop hot tub is the special feature of this accommodation. Its location in the heart of downtown River Arts district of Asheville provides easy access to plenty of attractions nearby. Amenities such as air conditioning, television, heating, washing machine, fireplace, parking, fitness room, kitchen, ping pong table, and outdoor grill can be availed here.
Upstream Bohemian - Ask about our Wedding Venue - Modern Design, Hot Tub, Mountain & Biltmore EstateAccommodates: 16
Minimum Nights: 1
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It's roomy and cozyKitchen well stocked with equipment and extra niceties of k cups and creamersThe proximity to downtown Asheville and the accessiblity to the home from the interstate made everything easy for our large groupHe and his assistant dragged in extra bed platforms and beds to provide more and more accessible beds for the older womenThe kitchen was well-equipped tooCleanliness:
it's centrally located -- and the valley viewsHost:
Jay was incredibly friendly and helpfulOur host was also wonderfulhe was quick to respond and happy to help Definitely a great rental especially for larger groupsMore touchingly he left us a note congratulating us on our group's 30th anniversarymore responsive or helpful Highly recommendRead more reviewsLocation:
Our group fit perfectly in the house and the location was very convenient (10 minute Lyft from downtownthe park was across the street delicious food within walking distance)It was only a 10 min drive to downtown and so close to some amazing breweries and restaurantsShort drive away was many artsy attractions and other restaurantsA great place for a large gathering Centrally located with a lot of space and top notch furnishings Owner is great to deal with
4. Elegant house with river views (from USD 577)
This three-bedroom vacation rental is located on the French Broad River. You can find a multi-level deck which offers great views of the water. New Belgium Brewery and many parks are within the walkable distance from the accommodation. The large windows make the house bright and well illuminated. Key amenities like a full kitchen, centralized air conditioning and heating, laundry, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV, two decks, outdoor lounge, outdoor grill, and parking for four cars are available here.
Modern Asheville Greenway Residence w/ 2 Decks!Accommodates: 7
Minimum Nights: 3
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
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The beds in 2 of the bedrooms could use boxspringsThe only thing that was a little frustrating was the internet speedthe reply was that they worked fine for other gueststhe towel rack in the extra bathroom upstairs kept falling 2) toilet paper dispenser in master bedroom kept falling off3)Our only complaint are the bed and wifiCleanliness:
The rates were very reasonable for the house and we would definitely stay there againthe master bedroom closet is locked and nowhere to put clothesHost:
We had a rather large group and the house worked very well for usThe appliances are good qualityThe property worked well for our family of 4 Nice garage for our bikes and rack and other gearWe did not have any issues with stink bugs as previous posts suggestThis house is sunny with excellent location next to the river for fishing hikes and tubingRead more reviewsLocation:
The location is quiet but still very convenient to downtownAlso it was a great location - only a few minutes to downtownrange socket went out Saturday morningMy son had to pull out and plug in to a separate socket so it would workThe place was in a great locationJust a few little issues
5. Lovely bungalow with a large balcony (from USD 207)
This beautiful bungalow built with a large balcony overlooks the bamboo grove. The kitchen includes a stove, a microwave, a refrigerator, a dishwasher, a toaster and cooking utensils. If you don’t feel like cooking, you can always dine at the nearby eateries in this area. Carrier Park and French Broad River are just 5 minutes’ away from the bungalow while Blue Ridge Parkway is located within a 10-minute drive.
Welcome to the Bamboo Bungalow!Accommodates: 6
Minimum Nights: 2
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
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You do need to have a careverything you need inside and to explore townA cute home that provided everything we neededThis listing reports 2 bedrooms but is actually 3 bedrooms andOur family of three enjoyed staying in this wonderful house - three bedrooms (more than we needed) and one bath Beautiful and modern kitchen and long covered porch looking over the yard that spans...Cleanliness:
The house had everything we needed VERY clean and decoratedThe house was very cleanIt was very well decorated and exceptionally cleanEverything was clean and well-appointedThe house is beautifully decorated and appointed newly renovated and Craftsman styleHost:
Owner is very responsive and helpfulThey started us out with coffee and granola bars as well as laundry detergentAustin was so hospitable and met is at check in to show us aroundAustin was super easy to work with when we had a family emergency and had to change our plansWe've rented several units through VRBO over the years and this is one of the nicest Very happy guests Marjorie and Mark New Bern NCRead more reviewsLocation:
The house is in a great location in West Asheville very close to downtownThe location is great-very close to downtown Asheville and the Biltmoreorganized and a great location - just minutes from Biltmore and the Arts District in West AshevilleNice place quiet areaGreat house in great location Located on quite street and easily found House is well-equipped and 3 spacious bedrooms
6. Spacious haven with panoramic mountain views (from USD 275)
This two-bedroom house is just 2.4 km (1.5 miles) from downtown Asheville and 1.2 km (0.8 miles) from the famous restaurants, cafes, bars, and breweries of the River Arts District and West Asheville. The deck offers panoramic mountain views. The large windows allow ample light into the home. You can enjoy breathtaking sunrise views every morning during your stay. Amenities such as a heater, parking, a TV, air-conditioning, internet, a washer and dryer, and a fireplace are offered in this accommodation.
Spacious River Arts District Home with Beautiful Sunrise View, 1 mile from townAccommodates: 6
Minimum Nights: 3
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
7. Gorgeous penthouse best for families (from USD 1169)
This six-bedroom penthouse is perfectly snuggled above French Broad River and outside the downtown area. Due to its ideal location, you can enjoy astounding river and nature views during your stay. You can leisurely walk, hike or bike in this area along with your kids. Amenities include air conditioning, a heater, parking, a TV with satellite channels, internet, a ping pong table, a fireplace, a hot tub, and an outdoor grill. A full kitchen along with a dining area can be found here too.
Upstream Penthouse - Ask about Wedding VenueAccommodates: 19
Minimum Nights: 1
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The amenities were also great down to the colorful kitchen utensils and stocked cookware and serving plattersThe most comfortable beds EVER 2I love being able to play music through the computer in the front of the refrigerator 3The place was immaculate and had all amenities as promised (and more )(my name for it) is the bestCleanliness:
The house was very clean and well appointedThe website doesn't do it justice"wanting to make sure we had everything we neededHost:
Jay greeted us with a tour and even accommodated some special requests ahead of us arrivingJay was available and quickly responsive to any questions and suggestions about the property and areaJay was very responsive to our questions and always responded quicklyThe owner was so graciousHe even left us a bottle of wine and chocolatesRead more reviewsLocation:
The location is perfect being able to walk to the arts district and just steps away from a beautiful greenwayThe location was less than ten minutes to downtown and charming Biltmore VillageAnd I've stayed in LOTS of vacation rentalsThe house has great views of the river and is 10 minutes from both downtown Asheville and the BiltmoreLocation is close to downtown - saved money on
8. Gorgeous home with two patios
This one-bedroom vacation rental is located in the close vicinity of Blue Ridge Mountain and the downtown area. The tall ceilings and wood floorings offer an elegant look to the house. The front patio and back deck provides an impeccable view of the wildlife and fresh air to its occupants. You can cook your favorite meal in the fully equipped kitchen. The Biltmore Estate can be reached within 10 minutes’ from the accommodation. Internet access, TV, heater, air-conditioning, a washer and dryer, and a lawn are available at the property.
Asheville Home w/ 2 Patios - 10 Mins to Downtown!Asheville, NC, USTop guest reviews
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No toaster cutting boardbut the kitchen was missing a microwaveI really hated saying anything badAs is it is a really big comfortable hotel room with a refrigeratorthe kitchen has no cooking utensils a one quart pot and a few small skilletsCleanliness:
The sink water pressure in every room was super lowHost:
she was able to give us directions and we had no more problemsbig trucks all day and all nightWe were a bit surprised that it sits on a major road with all day long fast trafficLuckily Brandy (our Evolve contact) messaged me back and even with my bad mountain/cell phone receptionAlso be careful about VRBO that evolve management company runRead more reviewsLocation:
It ended up being a good locationbut really it's walking distant to chains like CVSno one else really explained thatThe listing led me to believe we could walk to restaurants and shopsthe location is not the greatest
Best place to enjoy a cozy stay
West Asheville charms its visitors with its eccentric appeal and delightful atmosphere. Plenty of accommodations in West Asheville adorn a gracious look. Choose the best Vrbo accommodations from our top 10 list above and enjoy a relaxing vacation!!
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