Pete's Cottage in Asheville nc Rental

Pete's Cottage, affectionately named for Mr. Pete Taylor, the owner and builder of this two-story dwelling, stands in the shadow of Asheville Oaks Inn. Mr. Pete constructed a garage apartment and workshop in the early 1940's. His original plan had been to construct a shed behind the main house to store his carpenter tools, garden equipment, some chickens and the family goat named Ruby. During the early, lean years of World War II he thought that a garage with a workshop and an apartment above would be just the thing to bring home some extra money.

Interesting tenants have woven a rich tapestry of stories that have survived more than 60 years. Earl Scruggs (of Grand Ole Opry fame) visit to the cottage, the loud escapades of the couple who called the cottage home during the 1940's and 50's, and the Bird Lady are just a few of the mountain folk who left an imprint of remembrance.

Cozy (1500 square feet), comfortable, convenient and clearly historic are the benchmarks of Pete's Cottage. Come and visit and stay at long as you like!


- Pete's Cottage retains its dignity through loving restoration of the four bedrooms (3 queens, 1 twin) and three full baths
- Fully equipped kitchen with stove, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, coffee grinder, toaster oven, blender and full set of cookware/bakeware, Bottled water
- Gas fireplace
- Central heat and AC, covered porches, Gas grill
- Laundry room with washer/dryer,
- Hardwood floor, ceramic tile baths
- Separate dining room with china for formal and informal dining
- Kitchen bar dining
- Second floor sitting room
- Ceiling fans
- TV/VCR/DVD, and plenty of games, books, and videos

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