You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Fresh Newly Remodeled Cranberry Cottage. Private-Walk to Restaurants & Shopping
Cranberry Cottage is a recently(2015) remodeled home just right for the couple or good friends who are looking to be located near the Black Mountain Greenway for a creekside walk to downtown. Restaurants, Music, Playgrounds, and the Local Scene are all within a few minutes easy walk of the secluded intown residence. Cranberry Cottage is cozy(675sq. ft.) yet well designed for your Mountain Getaway.
Property manager
Bill Alexander
Languages
English
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Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
In the city center
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Things to do
Water park
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Property does not allow children
Unit size: 675 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 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
About the neighborhood
Black Mountain, NC
What's nearby
White Horse Black Mountain - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Black Mountain Center for the Arts - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Lake Tomahawk - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Black Mountain Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Catawba Falls - 17 min drive - 19.0 km
Getting around
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Wendy's - 4 min drive
Taco Bell - 4 min drive
Starbucks - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresh Newly Remodeled Cranberry Cottage. Private-Walk to Restaurants & Shopping pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Fresh Newly Remodeled Cranberry Cottage. Private-Walk to Restaurants & Shopping?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Fresh Newly Remodeled Cranberry Cottage. Private-Walk to Restaurants & Shopping?
Check-out is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Fresh Newly Remodeled Cranberry Cottage. Private-Walk to Restaurants & Shopping located?
Located in the heart of Black Mountain, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of The Merry Wine Market, White Horse Black Mountain, and Swannanoa Valley Museum. Black Mountain Center for the Arts and Black Mountain Golf Club are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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Cozy cabin and the dogs loved the fenced yard. Black Mountain was a great town and we had lots of fun exploring all around the area. We will definitely book again!
This was a great property. Clean and just as advertised. We had everything we needed. Once you went in the fence it was very private but close to town. It was a great stay and we would stay again.
Lovely cozy cottage great for one or two people. The house is as described and you are within a mile of the main area. Bill Alexander was a kind a gracious host.
This cottage was a perfect getaway for my husband and I. It’s located just around the corner from great hiking trails, and is a short drive away from Asheville. We would definitely come back!
Easy arrival ,off street parking was great! Fenced in back yard was perfect for the pups so clean! ! The cottage was perfect clean quiet well equipped A/C work perfect and beautifully maintained! Location was perfect close to town and a short walk to a restaurant! We will be back and did I say clean!!! Also we where also luck no one was coming in and could check out later! Thank you so much!
I was so appreciative of Bill and Laura's communication and willingness to work with us. Our pet sitter had backed out last minute and they were willing to let us bring our small pack of puppers! The fenced-in yard was a big hit for the dogs and the simple, but elegant interior was perfect for my fiance and I for just stretching out at the end of the day. Highly recommend this property!
This is our 3rd time staying at cranberry cottage and we enjoyed this stay just as much as the last 2! We were greeted with a snack, bottle of wine and fresh eggs. The electric fireplace is also a nice touch in the winter. We already booked another weekend! Go to my fathers pizza and ask for Lettie! Food is delicious and her service is amazing!
Katherine W.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
6/10 Okay
Scott S.
10 July 2022
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, location
Getaway
Average stay this place needs updating inside and out. We won’t come back
Scott S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
8/10 Good
Andrew W.
8 May 2019
Cranberry Cottage
Had a very nice, comfortable weekend at Cranberry Cottage. The cottage was perfect for my wife and I, and our dog.
The cottage is small but with the fenced yard and the open double doors we felt like the whole property was just a large indoor/outdoor living area. Very comfortable. We hadn't traveled with our dog before but she felt very happy wandering around the place, and we felt confident enough to leave her there while we went into town for a meal.
The location is nice. Access was easy and communication with the owners was prompt.
We enjoyed our stay very much. Thanks
We stayed at Cranberry Cottage three nights with our two small dogs. A main reason we chose this rental was the wrap around fencing for our dogs and we’re glad we did. While it is on a somewhat busy street, the neighborhood is quiet and with the fence, it feels like your own little oasis. The owner, Bill, was great to work with and had everything all set for us upon our arrival. The gift of a bottle of wine was a nice touch too. While we did not try to walk to town with our two small dogs, it’s such a short, easy ride into town that it worked beautifully for our needs. It’s such a fun town to visit and an easy drive to Asheville.
There were a couple of issues which have been resolved. One was during our stay(didn’t know how to work the tv/Roku). Messaged then spoke with Bill and was able to understand how to work things. I would suggest having a written step by step instruction there at the house for others in case it’s needed.
There was a another issue which was addressed and corrected after we left.
Bill was always available to help us.
We enjoyed our stay and the wine was a very nice touch.
Black Mtn is definitely our happy place.
Tammy B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
4/10 Poor
Barbara M.
27 August 2023
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disappointed
The property was said to be walkable into Black Mountain. It was not. The yard was unkempt and unattractive. The accommodations were only adequate and not attractive. The kitchen was lacking enough drinkware. However, the owner has been responsive to me after the fact and has taken my critique in stride.
Cute cottage close to downtown. You can walk to town, although some of the way there is no sidewalk. Several choices for food and entertainment, some had live music. The cottage is located very close to Graybeard trail and Outlook trail and not too far from other things to do. The yard is completely fenced. That was nice since we stayed with dogs. There is a front porch area and fire pit. The cottage is right on the street corner so there is some level of traffic noise, and the fenced yard helps reduce the traffic noise. The place is a little quirky. It was clean and comfortable. Everything worked as expected. Kitchen had enough plates and silverware. We enjoyed our stay.
The entire property was enclosed with a tall, solid fence so we felt closed in with no view.
The bed is more of a cot that sank somewhat...making getting in and out somewhat of a challenge.
TV was through Roku rather than cable as advertised.
Those being the worst, it was a pleasant time for us...it was very clean, the owner was very responsive to our inquiries and it was quiet. Everything worked for us.
Mary B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
2/10 Terrible
John S.
12 September 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Be careful to fully read the property description
We looked forward to our month at Cranberry Cottage. Check-in went fine. The description of the cottage stated "freshly remodeled". Reading the description further it said the work was done in 2015, 9 years ago. The description and reviews emphasized how clean it was. This is why we chose this unit over others. We opened the front door and were immediately overwhelmed by a dank, musty smell. The single a/c unit in the hallway froze us. The rest of the cottage was uncomfortably hot. A dehumidifier in the kitchen ran continuously and heated it in the process. The kitchen was not clean. We tried to put groceries away but found dead cockroaches on shelves and we removed a lot of dirt when we wiped them off. Food had to stay packed in our boxes. We tried to fall asleep and couldn't. At 4am we packed the car and left. The host was responsive to us, but true communication was lacking.
His suggestions, including us paying for commercial cleaners, were unacceptable. We continued our vacation (we stayed at the cottage for 8hrs but we had paid for 28 days) staying at motels. We returned occasionally to see if the odor was gone. There was less, but still too much for us. The description of the cottage is misleading and the host, while responsive, did virtually nothing towards a solution. A very expensive mistake that we will not repeat.
John S.
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Joseph B.
22 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Noisy and uncomfortable
The property was on a busy, noisy street bombarded with passing car headlights. Environmental controls did little for cohesive comfort. Some rooms uncomfortably cool and others too warm at the same time. The property had no pedestrian access, the only way to walk anywhere would be to share the road with cars at a high rate of speed. There was excessive noise by neighbor's with idling loud motorcycles and noisy ceiling fans and a dehumidifier that made it hard to hear the television which didn't work for the first 24 hours or to hear another person speaking. For the cost, I would never recommend it.
Joseph B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Janette O.
22 June 2015
Fabulous Visit, Owner's Go Above and Beyond
My husband and I and two of our Rat Terriers, ( Hidi and Jase) stayed at Cranberry Cottage recently on a trip to visit our daughter and to scope out retirement properties in the Asheville area. The Alexander's greeted us at the cottage on our arrival. They had stocked a nice bottle of wine, as well as coffee, etc for us humans. They had fresh dog beds, water bowls and a new toy for each dog, as well as a bag of tasty treats for them.
To say that the cottage and the Alexander's are pet friendly, just does not quite cover it, they are very welcoming which is very appreciated. The lovely, landscaped yard is securely fenced and safe in wood privacy fencing. Jase and Hidi are not "diggers" so we felt perfectly safe in letting them to to play in the yard. They had a great time exploring.
The cottage is very nicely furnished and appointed. The bed is comfy, the linens are luxurious. They had just installed a washer and dryer which we did not use, but it is a very nice touch to the property.
Cranberry Cottage was the perfect base for our visit and our purpose for this trip. We have traveled to many places and used VRBO a number of times to book properties and I must say that I have never been as welcomed and as personally taken care of as I was by The Alexander's. Thank you. We will be back.