There’s always something to do!
Relax by the Koi pond or in a hammock. Watch the stars while in a bubbling jacuzzi. Visit a local brewery or visit the Biltmore House. Sit by the fireplace or play a game. Explore Asheville and the great restaurants of the area… or get a massage in your home at The Cove. It’s up to you!
Things to do on the property…
- Visit animals at the barn/pasture area – feed carrots to the donkeys, goat and horses & feed mealworms to the chickens
- Relax at the Lotus Pond – feed Koi and while enjoying beautiful Lotus Flowers
- Enjoy the sound of frogs at night
- Walk/run around the property and enjoy the landscaping while you exercise
- Enjoy outdoor fireplace & roast marshmallows (at the three larger homes and My Roundette)
- View the stars from your porch
Relax and Recharge with a massage at your rental house! Massages for $75/hr (License #9484).
$125 for an hour and a half Deep Healing Massage. A unique combination of different modalities and healing traditions. Contact us to arrange.
Things to do within a few miles…
- Dine at several local restaurants. Some restaurants are take-out only
- Shop at Amish Store, Food Lion, Trout Lily (an Organic Mini-Mart). Drug store and post office also nearby.
Fairview Restaurants
- Local Joint Great brunch, sandwiches, and dinner specials. We have referred more guests to Local Joint than any other restaurant. www.thelocaljointnc.com (828) 338-0469
- Nachos and Beer California Style Mexican Food – always good. (828) 298-2280
- Piazza Wood fired pizza, sandwiches, & pasta. http://www.piazzaeast.com (828) 298-7224
- Troyers Great Amish deli with made to order very large sandwiches. Try the delicious homemade cookies! http://www.troyerscountryamishblatz.com/ (828) 280-2381
- Trout Lily Organic Products, local items, deli, coffee drinks. Outdoor seating. www.troutlilymarket.com (828) 628-0402
- HillTop Creamery – Traditional (and unique) hand-made ice cream. Outdoor Seating. www.restaurantji.com/nc/fairview/hilltop-ice-cream-shop-/ (828) 489-2506
- Fairview take-out:
- Sky Mountain Pizza Excellent pizza. www.skymountainpizza.com (828) 338-5039
- Smokey and the Pig Wood-Smoked BBQ, ribs, and daily specials. (828) 242-1624
Food Trucks:
- Taqueria El Tapatio is an awesome Mexican food truck nearby. Cash only. (828) 337-2542
- Whistle Hop has a food truck for dinner (most of the time) and Turgua has a food truck for dinner (most of the time). www.whistlehop.com (828) 338-9447, https://shop.turguabrewing.com/ (828) 338-0218
Visit a local brewery or bar…
Here are some of our favorites:
Whistle Hop Brewing Company Drink an excellent beer while enjoying family friendly outdoor activities. Closest brewery. A food truck is available most of the time and there is often live music. www.whistlehop.com (828) 338-9447
Turgua Brewing Company “LOCAL Small Batch Craft Beverages.” Enjoy a beer brewed with mountain spring water! Outdoor areas by Cane Creek! Just 5 minutes away. Often has a food truck. https://shop.turguabrewing.com/
(828) 338-0218
The Joint Next Door Great local bar. Can order food from Local Joint restaurant at this bar. (828) 222-2012
Cultivated Cocktails Distillery and Tavern Enjoy cocktails at this awesome new location. www.cultivated-cocktails.com (828) 338-9759
Rooted in Wine In addition to wine and draft beer, his new wine bar also features wine by the bottle and local art. Enjoy the beautiful outdoor garden space. www.rootedinwine.com (828) 222-3630
Many local restaurants are open or in the process of opening.
Here are some great Downtown Asheville Restaurants that are open:
- · 67 Biltmore, 67 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Asheville Proper, 1 Page Ave., Ste. 151, Asheville | Wednesday-Monday, 5-9 p.m.
- Bier Garden, 46 Haywood St., Asheville | Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
- The Blackbird, 47 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | Brunch: Daily, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Dinner: Friday-Saturday, 5 p.m.-10 p.m., Sunday-Thursday, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Botanist & Barrel, 32 Broadway St., Ste. 110, Asheville | Thursday-Tuesday, 2-8 p.m.
- Botiwalla, 22 Battery Park Ave., Asheville | Monday-Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
- Burgerworx, 1 Page Ave., Ste. 132 | Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Burial Beer, 40 Collier Ave. (South Slope) + 10 Shady Oak Dr. (Forestry Camp) | Daily, 12-10 p.m. (South Slope); Tuesday-Friday, 4-10 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Cúrate, 13 Biltmore Ave., Asheville | Tuesday-Sunday, 5-9 p.m.
- Foggy Mountain Brewpub, 12 Church St. | Thursday-Sunday, 12 p.m.-12 a.m.
- French Broad Chocolate Lounge, 10 S. Pack Square, Asheville | Daily, 12-8 p.m.
- Hemingway’s Cuba, 15 Page Ave., 4th Floor | Daily, 4:30-10:30 p.m.
- Luminosa, 20 Battery Park Ave. | Tuesday-Saturday, 5-9 p.m.
- Mehfil, 5 Biltmore Ave., Ste. B, Asheville | Monday-Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m., 4:30-8:30 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
- mother, 244 Short Coxe Ave., Ste. 110, Asheville | Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Summit Coffee, 1 Page Ave., Ste. 148 | Daily, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
- White Labs Brewing Co., 172 S. Charlotte St. | Wednesday-Sunday, 1-8 p.m.
Things to do within a few miles…
- Horseback Trail Ride ($35 for a 1 hr ride in Hickory Nut Gorge. $60 for a 2 hr ride to Mt. Little Pisgah. Great for all riding levels.)
- Eat homemade ice cream at Hilltop Ice Cream Store
- Buy organic meats at Hickory Nut Gap Farms & fresh seafood at Trout Lilt (Friday/ Saturday only)
- Get fresh vegetables at two different roadside farmer’s stands (one is organic)
- Visit Whistle Hop…a unique craft brewery
Activities in the Asheville Area
- Asheville Art Museum www.ashevilleart.org (828) 253-3227 Located downtown at Pack Square. Small fee.
- The Biltmore Estate Explore the largest private home in America, the majestic gardens, and the award-winning winery. Beautiful any time of year, especially the holidays. Candlelight Christmas Evenings are amazing (an added fee).
- The North Carolina Arboretum www.ncarboretum.org 828-665-2492 This family-friendly facility features elaborate gardens and educational displays. Wooded trails are closed. Entry is donation based.
- For a great brewery in the Asheville Area consider Wicked Weed (Biltmore Ave. Location), Sierra Nevada )Mills River), or Highlands (East Asheville).
- Horseback Trail Ride ($35 for a 1 hr ride in Hickory Nut Gorge. $60 for a 2 hr ride to Mt. Little Pisgah. Great for all riding levels.)
Hiking
The 11-mile Asheville corridor of the Blue Ridge Parkway — from US 70 near the Folk Art Center (milepost 382.5) to NC Route 191 near the NC Arboretum (milepost 393.6) as well as the French Broad Overlook (milepost 393.8) — has reopened. The Asheville Visitor Center is also open now, with the Folk Art Center following on Saturday, Nov. 9. The nearest exit for the Blue Ridge Parkway is right before you hit I-40.”
From our Blog: Things to do…
If you are looking for other things you want to do… just ask. We would be happy to tell you about our area and some other fun things to do.
Grey Line Trolley Tours of Asheville!
Marietta and Etta spent an afternoon taking a Gray Line Trolley Tours of Asheville with some out of town friends. They enjoyed leaning about the
Hideout Firepit!!
The Cove at Fairview has an updated outdoor feature at Hideout. We have added a propane firepit with seating for six on a new flagstone
Rooted in Wine!!
Rooted in Wine is a new wine bar located just 5 minutes from the Cove at Fairview. We were recently able to stop by for
Flying Cloud Farm!!
We often enjoy buying fresh organic produce from a nearby produce stand. Flying Cloud features bouquets of freshly cut flowers as well as a variety
Fairview Food Trucks…
We enjoy ordering food from nearby food trucks. Turgua Brewery and Whistle Hop Brewery frequently feature a food truck and the food is a great
New Fountain at the Koi Pond!
This picturesque pond has recently been renovated. We have had the pond drained and sediment removed after the Koi Fish were relocated to another pond,
What Guests Have To Say…
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Wonderful Time!
“Thank you for letting us use your home. You really have thought of everything! We had such a wonderful time and are already talking about coming back. Thank you for the fresh bread and eggs, we ate it all! We also checked out Tupelo Honey for lunch and loved it!
Great Place!
“Frank you have a great place here! Thanks for your hospitality, we enjoyed golf, hiking, zip-line adventure, great restaurants and amazing scenery. We would definitely come back.”
Great Time!
“We had a great time in your lovely home. Enjoyed our day at the Biltmore and only wish we could stay longer. Two nights was not long enough. Thank you for the bread and eggs. . . What a nice touch of hospitality.”
Fabulous Time!
“We had a fabulous time. The eggs and bread were just delicious! We had so much fun in front of the fire, in the hot tub & in Asheville. We will definitely be returning for another trip. Thank you for everything and we will share our experience with friends and
Great Cabin, and Easy Access to Trails
“This cabin was everything I was looking for. It has a rustic feel, but also includes all the extras! The kitchen had everything we needed and more. I made 3 loaves of bread with the bread maker! My husband and I rented the cabin for our 3rd anniversary and it