Favorite AirBnb EVER. My husband and I took a chance on booking a month long stay at this new rental and it paid off! The Crow’s Nest is a beautifully restored home from the turn of the last century, blending modern amenities with absolute charm.
The host, David, is an all-around great guy. He lived at the Crow’s Nest for seven years before he started renting it out last month, so when he met us at the Crow’s Nest at check-in and walked through the house with us, it felt like what AirBnb used to be - a stay in a friendly person’s home. It was wonderful. David knew we were interested in historical houses and hiking, so he explained some of the history behind the home and surrounding historical homes. The neighborhood is absolutely adorable, perfect for lunchtime walks. David also provided us with helpful books about hiking in North Carolina and talked about some of the trails he’s hiked or heard good things about.
The location of the Crow’s Nest couldn’t be better. You’re just a short walk down a walking path to Charlotte Street, which has two excellent bakeries, a butcher shop, and several wonderful dinner spots. Downtown Asheville is literally 7 minutes away and easy to bike to. The Blue Ridge Parkway is just 12 minutes the other way. The fantastic Grove Park Inn is an easy 20 minute walk through a beautiful neighborhood of historic homes. My husband and I liked to walk to the Grove Park Inn at the end of our workday, get a drink, and watch the sun set over the mountains.
The Crow’s Nest’s kitchen was stocked by a chef and the house feels like it was professionally decorated. There are THREE porches/balconies at the Crow’s Nest with tons of seating options so you can chase the sun (or shade) around all day if you’d like. David left us a few bottles of Biltmore wine, full size shampoo, conditioner and body wash, toilet paper and paper towels, all of which was so appreciated because it meant one less trip to the store after our long drive from Chicago.
If you’re looking for a centrally-located place to stay in Asheville that’s full of charm, this is it! I’m so excited to go back soon.