Award-winning mid-century modern home. Private hot tub, city views, walkable to downtown. 17 years of five-star hospitality.
What was kept and what was elevated — a deliberate balance of preservation and renovation since 2008.
Original 1950s single-story layout and proportions kept intact.
Original materials and architectural details honored throughout.
Mature oak trees and natural landscaping providing full seclusion.
Dramatic architectural volume added to the main living area.
One of Asheville's earliest private outdoor spa installations.
Converted carport — tiled stone patio, fire pit, city views.
"I didn't follow trends. I set them."— When the carport became an outdoor living room in 2008, Asheville took note.
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Hosting Since 2008
A 1950s ranch saved from the wrecking ball — redesigned as Asheville's most storied vacation rental.
In 2008, two parallel decisions shaped what this property became — and what Asheville outdoor living looks like today.
While developers were flattening mid-century ranches to build McMansions, our host — a professional interior decorator with 20+ years of experience — saw what others couldn't: good bones, vintage character, and architectural integrity worth preserving.
The Asheville Citizen-Times covered the renovation in "Giving Ranch a Chance," celebrating a vision that honored 1950s architecture while layering in modern luxury.
That same year, the Citizen-Times featured this home again — for the then-radical concept of renting a beautifully designed property to travelers. Airbnb didn't exist yet. VRBO was barely known. This was the real start of boutique vacation rentals in Asheville.
Seventeen years and 86+ five-star reviews later, that bet has paid off every single time a guest walks through the front door.
37 professional photos across every space — indoors and out.
Stone patio, fire pit, private hot tub, covered porch swing — the outdoor spaces were pioneering in 2008 and still set the standard. This is where the real memories get made.
Book on AirbnbFully private outdoor spa — one of the first hot tub installations in Asheville's vacation rental market.
5–10 minute walk to downtown Asheville restaurants, galleries, breweries, and live music.
Unobstructed downtown and Blue Ridge Mountain views from the elevated outdoor deck.
Tiled outdoor stone patio — the social center of the property, perfect for evening gatherings.
Stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar, range hood, and everything for a proper home-cooked meal.
Dramatic architectural volume with original exposed wood beams throughout the main living area.
Sleeps up to 8. Each bedroom uniquely decorated — blue, green, vintage eclectic, and modern.
Professionally decorated by a 20+ year interior designer. Featured in Asheville Citizen-Times.
Perfect 5.0 on check-in and communication. Lise responds fast and knows Asheville inside-out.
86+ verified Airbnb reviews. 4.86 overall rating.
Tree-lined streets, genuine privacy, and still within walking distance of everything that makes Asheville one of the top travel destinations in the Southeast.
Girls' getaway, romantic escape, creative retreat — this home has hosted them all since 2008. 4.86 stars. 86+ reviews. Zero disappointments.