Private Backyard | Chiminea Fire Pit | Pet Friendly w/ Fee Live the dream in this French country home: nicknamed 'Le Canard,' this 2-bedroom, 1-bath Arden vacation rental ensures a heavenly escape to the Smoky Mountains. Sit on the screened porch, grill a meal on the patio, or simply revel in the wooded views. When you're ready, head up to Asheville, where you can see sites like the famous Biltmore Estate and several museums. Afterward, return to the cottage to cuddle up by the fireplace. -- THE PROPERTY -- SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS - Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed - Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed - Sunroom: 1 twin bed OUTDOOR LIVING - Outdoor dining area - Screened porch - Private yard - Chiminea fire pit INDOOR LIVING - Gas Fireplace - Smart TV w/ Roku & cable - 4-person dining table - New lockable barn door in sunroom - New shelving for dishware storage KITCHEN - Refrigerator, stove/oven - Breakfast bar - Tea kettle, drip coffee maker, toaster oven - Dishware/flatware GENERAL - Free WiFi - Central A/C & heating - Washer & dryer, laundry detergent - Hair dryer, linens, towels FAQ - 1 Wyze exterior surveillance camera (facing out) - Pet fee (paid pre-trip) - Quiet hours (after 10:00 PM) - No parties or events ACCESSIBILITY - Single-story home, stairs required for access PARKING - Driveway (3 vehicles) - Garage is locked/unavailable for guest use -- THE LOCATION -- - Close to breweries & eateries - 7 miles to The Biltmore Estate - 2 miles to Lake Julian Park - 19 miles to Pisgah National Forest - 41 miles to Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 4 miles to Asheville Regional Airport -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - Pet friendly w/ $100 fee (+ fees & taxes, dogs only, max 1) - Absolutely no events, parties, loud noise or music, or large gatherings are permitted - Strict maximum occupancy of 5 - Quiet hours are strictly enforced after 10:00 PM - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - This single-story home requires stairs to access - Your safety matters. This property features 1 Wyze exterior security camera located on a tree facing the sunroom entryway. The camera is outward facing and does not look into interior spaces. It records video and sound when activated by motion