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Downtown Asheville's Historic Biltmore Village; Griffin's Lair, shopping, walk.

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Point of interest
Terrace/patio
Exterior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 50 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Downtown Asheville's Historic Biltmore Village; Griffin's Lair, shopping, walk.

Location:
Cozy, sophisticated, and conveniently located, this historic apartment is in the Biltmore Village Historic District. Built in 1895 and designed by R.S. Smith, the supervising architect for The Biltmore House, Griffin's Lair is located on an upper terrace bordered on the West by the 8,000 acre Biltmore Estate grounds.

Views from the private terrace overlook Biltmore Village, The Cathedral of All Souls, designed by Richard Morris Hunt and peek a boo view of Grandfather Mountain.
Griffin's Lair is located next door to Ruth's Chris steakhouse and is just 3 doors away from Starbucks cafe and the entrance to the Biltmore Estate, North Carolina's most popular tourist attraction. Bring your bicycles to explore the estate after touring the largest French Revival Castle in the U.S.

Griffin's Lair is located upstairs above Biltmore Lamp and Shade and next door to the Gardener's Cottage, Mountain Oak Realty and Peace and Nice Boutique which are also located in the same complex.

Accommodations:
(Sleeps 5) Historic Cottage 1-bedroom Apartment 810 sq ft, 1 bath
Occupancy Summary / Sleeps in beds: 5 Max. Occupancy: 5

Description:
The apartment has been fully restored and enhanced by owner Robert S. Griffin, AIA of Griffin Architects PA . Griffin and his partner Ron Clemmer moved the cottage to its current location 30 years ago to save it from demolition. Griffin personally petitioned The City of Asheville to create the Biltmore Village Historic District, was Co-chairman of the Biltmore Village Historic museum (which raised private funds to restore and add brick sidewalks and historic street lights to the village), and authored the Biltmore Village development plan for the city of Asheville Historic Resources Commission and The State of NC Department of Archives and History.

Griffin's Lair located in Historic Biltmore Village is in the perfect location for guests, moments to downtown, 15 minutes by car from Asheville's Regional Airport and within a few minutes walking distance from City and Trolly bus stops and all of Biltmore Village's attractions.

One luxuriously comfortable king bed in private bedroom complete with blackout curtains, custom lighting and a 40" LED smart tv. A queen sleeper sofa with custom air mattress a 50" LED smart tv and a twin daybed with a view of The Cathedral of All Souls. All sleeping areas are equipped with blackout shades or curtains. Serenity and a peaceful stay at Griffin's Lair is assured by the recent installment of sound deadening glass panels on all windows.

The apartment features numerous works of art from local artists such as Ann Vasilik, Bee Sieburg, Wendy Whitson, Lisa Oberreuter, Scott Lowrey, Lucy DeLaugerburg Wallace, and more. These works of art include paintings, prints, and Appalachian pottery. Stay here to enjoy an interior of local artistic flair.

Other specially shopping experiences in Biltmore Village include The New Morning Gallery, The Grand Bohemian Gallery, Southern Highland Craft Gallery and Dwellings. Restaurants within walking distance include Starbucks, The Red Stag Grille, Rezazs Restaurant, Ruth's Chris, The Corner Kitchen, Fig, and the Well Bred Bakery and Cafe. Nearby Ingles Grocery offers local and natural foods, and delicious prepared foods for takeout.

Apparel shopping within the Village includes Peace and Nice (Downstairs), Bellagio, Lilly Pulitzer, Ann Taylor, Chicos,
Joseph A. Banks and much more! Biltmore village offers shops featuring antiques, books, art, children's apparel, home accents and furniture, jewelry, nature and outdoors, and speciality gift items.

Come Stay in the one of George Vanderbilt's original Cottages restored and furnished by Robert S. Griffin, Asheville's Noted Architect and Interior Designer. Regrettably the quality, location and luxurious furnishings of this unique property are not child or pet friendly. Access to the adjoining rooftops is not allowed, yet possible, so care must be given to monitor & supervise children, as is direct proximity to 8,000 acres of wilderness of the Biltmore Estate, creating hazards for the unsupervised child.

The entrance to the historic Biltmore Estate, Asheville's most popular tourist attraction is just outside your door and literally bordering the massive estate. Bring your bicycles to explore the grounds, or have a picnic after touring the Vanderbilt family's picturesque estate.

Set right in the heart of Biltmore Village, Griffin's Lair affords all the highlights of downtown Asheville within minutes of your front door. Fine dining like Corner Kitchen & Ruth's Chris Steakhouse is just a few steps away for an evening out on the town without the hassles of parking, traffic, or being unable to enjoy a cocktail (or two) with dinner. Awaken to fresh mountain air and take a leisurely stroll down to Starbucks or Well Bred Bakery for the New York Times, Asheville Citizen Times, or just to relax and watch the passersby.

You deserve to vacation where you can relax, unwind, & be absolutely spoiled! Griffin's Lair is that vacation of indulgence.

Bedroom/Bath Layout:
1 king bedroom, 1 queen luxury sleeper sofa with integral air mattress, 1 twin daybed. Microfiber sheets and both feather and foam pillows provided for all beds.
1 Full bath, with tub/shower with Garden View
Occupancy Summary / Sleeps in beds: 5 Max. Occupancy: 5


Kitchen & Dining:
Refrigerator, range, microwave, dishwasher, dishes and utensils, art pottery place settings for 6, dinning area seats 6, coffee maker, toaster and a magic bullet blender.

Additional Features:
On Site Dedicated parking for 1 car 24/7 and 1 evening parking for guest. Additional parking may be arranged at 1 Village Lane as a courtesy.
WiFi
Cable/Direct TV/Satellite
50" diagonal smart TV on lift
DVD/CD Player
Smart TV, iTV, Free Amazon Prime
Expansive porch/deck & private outdoor patio & gardens
Dining Table
Air Conditioning
Washer/Dryer
Linens provided
Ironing Board
Hair Dryer
Free long distance phone calls

Additional Rate And Fees information:
*3 night minimum required for all holidays & special events
*3 night minimum stay if a Saturday is one of the nights.
Holidays require a 3-night minimum and have a $300/night rental rate.
These observed holidays and occasions are subject to holiday rates: New Years, MLK, Valentines, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas

PETS: Many of our guests have allergies so we have maintained a pet-free environment so they can enjoy their vacation without the potential of an allergic reaction. If you have a pet we can recommend some alternatives nearby.

$120.00 Cleaning Fee**
** - Griffin's Lair openly shares & clearly posts our Cleaning Fees in a manner of full disclosure, as we think this is the most honest and forthright approach with respect to our guests. Our Cleaning Fees are backed by our Clean Guarantee, which reflects the highest level of standards, pristine environments for our guests, and a level of clean that surpasses any other vacation homes; we literally guarantee it!
3.45% processing fee
Current local tax rate 13%
$1,000 Refundable Security Deposit

Early Check In and/or Late Check Out may be possible, depending on cleaning schedules and other reservations. If it is possible, there may be an additional fee that would be determined based on the time that you wish to check in or out and the seasonal rates.

Property manager

Brandi or Renee

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1 square foot

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Asheville, NC

What's nearby

  • Historic Biltmore Village - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Orange Peel - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Asheville Mall - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 11 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Biltmore Estate - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Creamery at Antler Village on Biltmore Estates - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Asheville's Historic Biltmore Village; Griffin's Lair, shopping, walk. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Downtown Asheville's Historic Biltmore Village; Griffin's Lair, shopping, walk.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Asheville's Historic Biltmore Village; Griffin's Lair, shopping, walk.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Asheville's Historic Biltmore Village; Griffin's Lair, shopping, walk. located?

Located in Biltmore Village, this cottage is steps from Cathedral Of All Souls and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Biltmore Estate. Historic Biltmore Village and Misson Occumed are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Downtown Asheville's Historic Biltmore Village; Griffin's Lair, shopping, walk. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 176 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 176 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 176 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 176 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 176 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martha K., Apex, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Biltmore Wedding
Property was in great location to Biltmore. Was easy to walk to shops and restaurants. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay and AMAZING location!
This is a SUPER cute historic apartment. The location canNOT be beat. It is literally around the corner from the entrance to The Biltmore, and right in Biltmore Village. We were able to walk to all the shops and restaurants. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly A.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our visit to Biltmore. Felt at
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles B., Raleigh, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful time!
My girlfriend and I loved your property! It was cozy and met all of our needs. We spent three days on the Biltmore estate and this location was perfect as it was right around the corner from the entrance. We will come back again. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Biltmore access
The property was perfect for our quick trip to the Biltmore. It is conveniently located right out front of the Biltmore entrance. The place accommodated 5 people easily. Very clean and nice place!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and convenient
Well-situated and charming!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R., Harrisonburg

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Excellent property
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen W., Cincinnati

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely secluded suite
The rooms were very lovely, spacious, tastefully decorated and super convenient for access to the Biltmore and Biltmore Village. We liked that there were TVs in the LR and Master BR. Great kitchen and outdoor, private seating area. The lighting switches were hard to get used to though. And the toilet paper was so awful, cheap, so maybe bring your own. Some issues with surfaces which seemed to be haphazardly cleaned. But all in all we would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location and ambiance
We thoroughly enjoyed the Griffin's Lair. The space is ample and private. The outdoor area was so enjoyable in the evenings!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Asheville Getaway
We loved our short stay at this amazing property! Griffin’s Lair was perfect and in the heart of Biltmore Village. If we get back to the area, I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close and Cozy !
We found this place to be so convenient and very cozy!! Right around the corner from just about everything and a lovely place to return to each evening. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

LIZ B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in every way
Well appointed and so cozy. This Asheville gem is located right in the heart of the cIty and so close to everything. I enjoyed my stay and had everything I needed. I would stay here again and would recommend to anyone. A+
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Little Spot
We had a great time, the place was well furnished, and instructions are set out for almost EVERYTHING. Be advised though--DO NOT SHUT THE FRONT DOOR WITHOUT THE KEY. We learned that the hard way. To be clear, it was totally on us for having a momentary lapse in thought, but we're just not used to doors automatically locking. Perhaps an updated electronic lock would prevent this from happening again, but it is what it is. Overall a wonderful stay at a cute little place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jeffrey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Small family getaway
Property was as-advertised. It’s an older building but still clean. The traffic can be busy at times making it difficult to get out of the parking lot. Despite the traffic, it was still quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
Absolute gem. Close but very private. Lots of stairs, but worth the effort once you get to the cottage. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANN MARIE M.

Liked: Cleanliness
REUNION / GET-TOGETHER AT GRIFFIN'S LAIR
This site was excellent for us (three 70-year old women who were childhood friends in NJ, but now coming from Missouri, North Carolina, and South Carolina). Griffin's Lair is clean, tastefully decorated, and complete with all of the amenities needed. The private outdoor patio is pleasant. Location is very convenient for Biltmore estate and village, local arboretum, and Lake Lure. Highly recommend without hesitation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Biltmore Girls Trip
Everything was just as listed. We couldn’t wait to get back at the end of our day just to relax and enjoy the space. We recommend this to anyone traveling with two or three, it’s perfect and we loved that we could park the car and just walk through the village. Side note…most amazing bed pillows EVER!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara R., Santa Rosa, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Our second time staying here
This property is clean, comfortable, and in a great location. This was our second time renting and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean Ann C., Mesa, Az

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Lair
The detail, historical preservation , art and garden of this home is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

joann b.

Liked: Cleanliness
A comfortable dream
I’m always complaining to my hubby of 32 yrs we never go or do anything! Well, recently our son & his girlfriend went to Biltmore & my husband suggested we go for our anniversary. I looked into Vbro’s & found your beautiful place & hated to leave. Thank you for all the comforts of home & walking distance to restaurants & shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan L., Venice, Fl.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely property
We totally enjoyed 1 month stay. The unit is perfectly located in the Biltmore Village with its shops and restaurants. You can drive downtown in 10 minutes or so. The owner provided all the creature comforts you could want, plus you have your own private outdoor garden area to enjoy eating outdoors. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara S Z., Woodstock

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely & Convenient
NA
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Very Special Place.
Griffin’s Lair is a unique and well equipped rental within a few minutes of everything Asheville to offer. It is right next to the Biltmore Estate and has shops and dining within a short walk. The owners provide a beautiful place with art and comfortable surroundings.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023