Places to stay near River Arts District

Relaxing Montford Retreat, 5 Min. Walk to Downtown

2025 Update: Asheville is welcoming guests and so are we! The Retreat is a private suite in quiet historical Montford. Park for free and walk everywhere - 3 blocks to Harrah’s Cherokee Center and downtown Asheville, with restaurants, shops, breweries & entertainment. Our cozy suite features original artwork, hand-painted furniture, cotton linens & comfy bed. You'll have a private bath & bright dining nook with coffee, tea & snacks. Guest wing with private entrance. Spotless - low cleaning fee!

Historic Downtown Escape

Located on the garden level and overlooking a in-ground pool and spacious back yard complete with fire pit and outdoor swing, this newly remodeled private oasis is truly unique to the Asheville area. Located downtown in the renowned River Arts District, this spot boasts walkability to all of your favorite art galleries and breweries. This stylish private bedroom has its own outdoor entrance, outdoor seating, private full bathroom, mini fridge, microwave and coffee maker. Come stay with us!

Craftsman Historic Home in River Arts District

Private entrance to upper floor of Historic Craftsman home in the River Arts District. Walk along the river or to many local restaurants, art galleries & breweries. Lots of character in this old home with modern amenities. Each room has a shower & bathroom attached. The room has a sofa, table, mini-fridge, & third bathroom with claw-foot tub. This 1907 home was completely renovated in 2004. Dark wood, picture frame molding, a beautiful staircase, and original tub make your stay unique.

West Asheville Backyard Oasis - private entrance

12 minutes from the Biltmore! Private space with private entrance, in a beautiful setting. Enjoy all that Historic West Asheville has to offer, and come home to a styled and uniquely built space that's as pleasing to the eye as it is to the spirit. The comfortable queen bed will give you the rest you need to explore Asheville and the surrounding areas. And with a host who knows all the best spots around town, you'll be able to experience our sweet little city like a local.

New-Modern Private Luxury Suite with King Bed

Relax, you've arrived at your private entrance, luxury suite. Located just a minutes walk from New Belgium Brewery and walking distance to River Arts, Haywood Road and the French Broad River Greenways trail system, you won't find a better location. Reserved off street parking and a covered deck with glider complete your modern guest suite. Start each day in your huge walk in shower, migrate to the porch for a cup of coffee and enjoy our mountain air. Welcome to Asheville!

PirateshipAVL - majestic enclave in River Arts

Cozy studio -Newly remodeled bed + bath (now entirely separate from the main house / private entrance). Same brilliant location nestled between River Arts & West Asheville. There are many cute shops up the hill in West Asheville and a good bar/restaurant scene nearby - Anoche is my favorite! 5-minute walk to New Belgium, Hole Donuts, Grey Eagle, Cooperative Coffee, etc. 10-minute walk to Owl Bakery. 5-minute drive, bus, and Uber downtown or a 30-minute walk.

Historic Rose Cottage in Downtown Asheville!

Helene Update: Downtown and Biltmore Estate are fully open! Our area relies heavily on tourism, so we’d love to have you! Boasting a prime location for walkability to downtown, Rose Cottage is a local landmark that comfortably sleeps four guests - a queen bed & out sofa in the private flex room that closes off creating a second bedroom. Artistic touches abound-from beamed ceilings to the Glasgow rose tile adorning the exterior make this a Landmark

West AVL & River Arts Oasis - Private & Walkable

Asheville is open and ready for visitors! Come support local businesses! Relax in our light-filled apartment with 9 ft ceilings and modern furniture, once a peaceful yoga studio, now your private home base. Overlooking the nearby river, downtown, and surrounding mountains, it's all about location! Walking distance to everything. Stocked kitchenette, comfy queen bed, sparkling clean bathroom and plenty of space to stretch!

Your Downtown Asheville Pet-Friendly Oasis

Third floor condo in the heart of downtown Asheville. This 1 bedroom and 1 bath unit, features a king bed and queen sleeper sofa. Relax in your private kitchen, living room, and balcony. You'll fall in love with this condominium, and it will become your frequent place of lodging while in Asheville. There is ONE dedicated parking spot for this condo; any additional vehicles must park elsewhere. *Rental Agreement Required*