7 Mi to the Biltmore: 'Le Canard' Cottage w/ Porch

Reviews

• Cozy & convenient, could improve bedding

  4/5

  We really appreciated how cozy, convenient, and well cared for this home was. It’s clear that the owner put a lot of thought and attention to detail into customizing the space and making it feel warm and inviting. The air conditioning worked wonderfully, and the owner was attentive and responsive throughout our stay.

  There are just a couple of areas that kept this from being a five-star experience for us. Comfortable bedding is really important to us when traveling, and unfortunately, the mattresses and pillows could use some attention. The mattresses felt quite worn and hard, and the beds were very noisy whenever we moved, making it difficult for my husband and me to get a good night's sleep. The pillows also felt flat/hard and lacked the support and comfort we would have appreciated. Investing in some more comfortable pillows and refreshing the mattresses would make a very meaningful difference in the overall guest experience. We were only there two nights, but unfortunately, we would have had to move accomodations due to the mattress/pillow situation had our stay been longer.

  We appreciated the warm, soft lighting throughout most of the house, which ensured a cozy atmosphere. However, the screened-in porch has so much potential as a relaxing spot to enjoy a drink, and the cold/florescent bright lighting there takes away from that ambiance. A few other areas had similar lighting. The issue is the color temperature of the bulbs, not their brightness. Most of the house used lovely warm-white bulbs in the 2000K–3000K range, while the porch had much cooler 5000K bulbs that created an almost fluorescent, operating-room feel. Switching those bulbs to a warmer 2700K range would be a simple, inexpensive improvement that would make the space feel much more cozy and inviting.

  Overall, this is a charming home that has clearly been thoughtfully cared for, and we appreciated the owner's attention and the excellent air conditioning. With some improvements to the mattresses, pillows, and lighting in a few areas, we would consider staying here again. Thank you for the stay.

• 5/5

• Lovely!

  5/5

  The location was wonderful, the house was so, so comfortable. Our 11 day stay passed so quickly.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  From the owner, "Hi Lou Anne, Thanks for staying with us and being so amazing. And thanks for visiting Ashville!"

• A Wonderful Week Away

  5/5

  I can't say enough good things about our visit to Le Canard in Arden, NC! Our hosts were so hospitable, friendly, and helpful, with many suggestions for local places of interest, restaurants, and other activities. The location was ideal-- just a short drive to a variety of restaurants and to grocery stores for necessities, and not too much further to downtown Asheville. Virtually any amenity you might need was provided in the cottage, which, by the way, was absolutely spotless! Would I return to Le Canard? Yes, without hesitation! Many thanks to our hosts for making the visit to Asheville absolutely wonderful!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  From the owner: "Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay at Le Canard and had a wonderful time exploring Asheville, NC. It’s such a special area with so much to offer, and we’re glad our location helped make it easy for you to experience it all.
  
  We truly appreciate you choosing our home for your visit and would be delighted to welcome you back whenever your travels bring you to the Asheville area again."

• Family fun

  5/5

  The pictures do not do justice to this wonderful property. The host is amazing as well. Perfect location with lot's of privacy and located in a beautiful neighborhood. Close to great dining, grocery stores and just a short drive to downtown Asheville. Cannot wait to return.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  From the owner: "Thank you so much for your thoughtful words! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Le Canard and had a memorable time exploring all that Asheville has to offer. It really is a special place, and we're so glad our home served as a comfortable and convenient base for your adventures.
  
  We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us and would love the opportunity to host you again whenever your travels bring you back to the Asheville area."