5-star 1960s unique mountain cottage that is just 1.2 miles from downtown Asheville. Located on Beaucatcher Mountain, this charming home sits on a narrow switchback road above the famous mountain tunnel heading into downtown Asheville.
The home is secluded on a mountain top with beautiful views, offers hiking opportunities and occasional bear sightings, yet it is still only a 5-minute drive to downtown. It really is in one of the best locations in the entire city of Asheville!
Step into the 1960s with this bright home’s original built-ins and well-preserved mid-century feel. The house features cozy furniture, balcony, grill, and an additional outdoor space immersed in the mountains. You can throw a rock 🪨 into downtown Asheville, while being a world away on Beaucatcher Mountain.
House consists of two chalets/cabins above each other and is one of a handful properties in Asheville city limits with legal short-term rental permits from the city without owner homestay requirement.
This listing is for top unit, The Zurich Swiss Chalet #9A.
Additionally, this cabin is great for longer stays / work from home, as 3rd bedroom is set up as a bright office with a big window with views.
- 3 bedrooms (2 queen beds + office with a daybed)
- Snug parking for two vehicles
- Low-cost Uber to DT AVL
Brought to you by our family, who fell in love with Asheville and wanted to share this unique and special find with you.
- Self check-in/out.
- 100% of top chalet/cabin is yours and driveway parking is reserved for you.
NOTE: There is another short-term rental chalet downstairs, which has its designated street parking. While this downstairs chalet has a completely private entrance and is not connected to the top unit in anyway, it can only be accessed via stairs at end of driveway to the left; this means other guests will pass by your car(s) and front door to access their unit. Please leave outside lights on at night for their safety.
Available by phone and happy to help as needed.
This house is truly part of Asheville’s travel history, as it is one of the 12 original Swiss-inspired chalets built in the 1960s as an upscale tourist retreat.
Amazing and premium location that is a rare find. This place has it all! Mountain seclusion/views, hiking opportunities, potential bear sightings yet still a few minutes from city life. It will certainly enable you to enjoy Asheville`s incredible restaurants and culture!
- 1.2 miles from DT Asheville / low-cost Uber.
- Snug parking for two vehicles.
- Located on mountain road with no pedestrian walkway so not safe to walk downhill.
- The road is narrow and switchback, so more challenging for larger vehicles. Recommend daylight arrivals if not used to mountain/narrow road driving.
- If you have a small truck/car/SUV, please continue all the way around the community to exit. You do not need to back down the hill. It is a steep hill, but you can make it!
- 1.2 miles from DT Asheville / low-cost Uber.
- House not childproofed, but kids of all ages are welcome. Pack N` Play with mattress/sheets and strap-on baby seat available in unit at all times.
- Located on mountain road with no pedestrian walkway so not safe to walk downhill.
- The road is narrow and switchback, so more challenging for larger vehicles.
- Recommend daylight arrivals if not used to mountain/narrow road driving.
- Driveway has snug parking for two vehicles.
- A brand new washer and dryer combo unit (2 in 1) available in chalet bathroom. (We recommend running small loads; clothes might come out damp, though they airdry quickly with fans.)
- We allow dogs only with prior approval of count, breed and size before your stay begins.
○ We limit number of dogs to two dogs per chalet.
○ We love cats but can`t accommodate them due to allergy concerns.
○ We charge a pet fee of $25 per night, per dog, with a max of $150 per stay; we offer a reduced pet fee for dogs under 10 pounds. Applicable pet fees will be requested through Airbnb after you book.
○ Dogs must be up-to-date on flea and tick medication, as well as all required vaccinations. You must be prepared to show the up-to-date Rabies tag should the need arise.
○ Dogs must be leashed at all times outside of the chalet. We have bears in the area!
○ Don`t leave your dog unattended on the balcony to avoid any sad accidents.
○ Please clean-up immediately if your dog has an accident inside. Also, please pick-up your doggy`s droppings while you are walking them outside.
○ Only towels in the doggy basket may be used for your dog. If our cleaning staff report that any white towels were used for dogs, a replacement fee of $25 per used towel will be charged to your account.
○ Dogs are not allowed on the sofa without the use of the special doggy blanket. Please make sure to place our special doggy blanket/sofa cover on our furniture before you let your fur babies join you.
○ Dogs are not by any means allowed on the beds or linens. If our cleaning crew reports that dogs were on the bed, an additional cleaning fee of $50 per bed will be charged to your account.
○ We kindly ask that if your dog sheds, please vacuum the hair prior to checking out. Dog hair needs time to settle after vacuuming, and this will allow our cleaning staff to thoroughly clean after your departure in preparation for the arrival of our next guest.
○ If your dog causes any damage in the chalet, please report it to us right away so we can come to an agreement on how to handle the situation.
We appreciate your support in following the above rules so we can continue to allow future guests to join us with their loved dogs.
We truly hope you love the Zurich Swiss Chalet. Our aim is to ensure that you have as comfortable of a stay as you possibly can. We want you and your guests to create lasting memories during your stay in our chalet.
But to do so, we would really appreciate if you could follow the below house rules. We totally understand that rules are boring, but these rules ensure we can provide you and our future guests with a great experience.
Check In / Out Time:
- Check In: At or after 3:00 PM
- Check Out: By no later than 10:00 AM
Directions Inside The Community:
- Once you enter the Swiss Chalets community, stay to your left (straight) and we are the first home on the left.
- The road in the community is very tight. It is also two-way. PLEASE DRIVE SLOWLY on the Swiss Chalets private road. Thank you!! PLEASE see the pictures on our listing for any help finding the Swiss Chalets community.
-Please do not turn around in other chalet driveways. When leaving the unit, if you have a large truck, please back down the way you came in. If you have a small truck/car/SUV, please continue all the way around the community. It is a steep hill but you can make it!
Front Door / Property Access:
-The door has a coded entry. Code will be provided on Check In day.
- When leaving the home, the front door automatically locks. Please ensure you close it all the way.
- 100% of top chalet/cabin is yours and driveway parking is reserved for you.
NOTE: There is another short-term rental chalet downstairs, which has its designated street parking. While this downstairs chalet has a completely private entrance and is not connected to the top unit in anyway, it can only be accessed via stairs at end of driveway to the left; this means other guests will pass by your car(s) and front door to access their unit. Please leave outside lights on at night for their safety.
Quiet Times:
- We are located in a residential community, and there are other tenants in the bottom chalet. As such, we ask that you respect their privacy and their right to a peaceful existence! Specifically, we request you keep noise to a minimum between the hours of 10 p.m. and 8 a.m.
Smoking:
- Our home is smoke free. No smoking, including vaping, is allowed inside the home or near an open door.
- You may smoke on the deck with the door closed.
- If our cleaning crew reports signs of inside smoking, it will be considered damage to the Chalet, and you will be charged the $200 security deposit.
Breakages:
- Our security deposit is $200. We understand that sometimes accidents happen. Should you break anything, please let us know immediately. If it is minor, we usually will not charge you.
- If it is a larger issue (e.g., the TV screen or permanent damage to furniture), we would like to agree on the damage fee with you before you leave to avoid future issues. Thank you!
Internet:
- Free WiFi provided. Code will be provided Check In day.
Entertainment:
- We have cable, as well as a Roku loaded with streaming popular apps (Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc.) that you can access with your personal login information.
- We also have games and puzzles in the top shelf by the front door for your enjoyment. Please put them back in their place prior to your departure.
Laundry:
- A brand new washer and dryer combo unit (2 in 1) available in chalet bathroom. (We recommend running small loads; clothes might come out damp, though they airdry quickly with fans.)
Utilities:
- Please turn off all lights and TVs prior to checking out.
Pets:
- We allow dogs only with prior approval of count, breed and size before your stay begins.
○ We limit number of dogs to two dogs per chalet.
○ We love cats but can`t accommodate them due to allergy concerns.
○ We charge a pet fee of $25 per night, per dog, with a max of $150 per stay; we offer a reduced pet fee for dogs under 10 pounds. Applicable pet fees will be requested through Airbnb after you book.
○ Dogs must be up-to-date on flea and tick medication, as well as all required vaccinations. You must be prepared to show the up-to-date Rabies tag should the need arise.
○ Dogs must be leashed at all times outside of the chalet. We have bears in the area!
○ Don`t leave your dog unattended on the balcony to avoid any sad accidents.
