Renovated church in Historic Montford, 5 min walk to downtown Asheville

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Front of building, apt is upstairs at rear dormers on right

Sleeper futon sofa, open to kitchen to the left

sitting area with sleeping area to the right

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1 bathroomSleeps 3450 sq ft

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Parking available
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

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Asheville, NC

Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
‪13 min walk‬
University of North Carolina at Asheville
‪18 min walk‬
The Orange Peel
‪2 min drive‬
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

One of two top floor Studio apartments in the historic Baird Building (c1905), originally a dry goods store, then a church, renovated 2015 by Architect & Contractor Owners. Over www.talljohns.com/, a small neighborhood restaurant (well-insulated floor, closes at 9pm), lots of windows, access via shared exterior and interior stair, with exterior balcony with view of Mt Pisgah. Rate is based on 30 day stay. Very convenient in the heart of Montford Historic District, an eclectic & desirable neighborhood, with architectural gems and numerous B&B's, walk to restaurants, UNCA, greenway, parks and groceries. For 2BR options around the corner, see Montford listings #139941 & #431599. Shared WIFI. Sorry, no W/D

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Michael McDonough

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Absolutely not, the fire alarm is sensitive

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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 deadlock

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A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Asheville

Located in Asheville, this apartment is in the city centre. Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville and Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Asheville Pinball Museum and Colburn Earth Science Museum. Pack Place Education Arts and Science Center and Botanical Gardens at Asheville are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and cycling.

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What's nearby

Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Downtown Market Asheville - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
University of North Carolina at Asheville - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Wicked Weed Brewing - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
The Orange Peel - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

‪Battery Park Book Exchange And Champagne Bar - ‬12 min walk
‪The Bier Garden - ‬13 min walk
‪Five Points Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
‪All Day Darling - ‬3 min walk
‪The Crow & Quill - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Renovated church in Historic Montford, 5 min walk to downtown Asheville pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Renovated church in Historic Montford, 5 min walk to downtown Asheville ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Renovated church in Historic Montford, 5 min walk to downtown Asheville ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Renovated church in Historic Montford, 5 min walk to downtown Asheville located?

Located in Historic Montford, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Asheville Convention and Visitors Bureau and Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville. Asheville Visitor Center and Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre are also within 10 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL S.

19 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property

This is a great location. It's close to downtown (15 minute walk) and close to the highway, so everything you want to do is convenient. Michael is a very responsive and knowledgeable host. The unit is comfortable and has a nice feel to it.

Stayed 32 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James T.

18 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden gem in historic Montford district.

This property could not have been more perfect for my extended stay needs in Asheville.

Stayed 34 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

8 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

This property is a little gem! It's the perfect size and walkable to downtown and three grocery stores.

Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Austin A.

6 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great spot!

The spot was as described. It was a unique place to stay in Asheville and Michael was very responsive.

Stayed 60 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim D.

24 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great location

this is a thoughtfully laid-out efficiency apartment in an excellent location that provides walkability to many places in Asheville, including the downtown. If not for hurricane Helene and the subsequent loss of water service, I'm sure I would have enjoyed the latter part of my planned stay as much as I did the first four weeks of it.

Stayed 50 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay B.

31 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect base camp to explore Asheville

This quiet, well-laid out apartment is located in the beautiful tree-shaded Montford district, a short walk from a handful of excellent restaurants and conveniently close to stores like Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods. Downtown Asheville is a few minutes away by bicycle or a fifteen minute walk. Asheville is a very fun town to explore and getting around is easy. I hope to visit again soon and will certainly try to book the “Baird Nest” again.

Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L., Middletown

27 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Apt. Amazing location!

I loved my stay at Montford Ave. The apartment is very sweet! I stayed for3 weeks. I love how the apartment is laid out, makes a "studio" feel like a one bedroom. Cozy, clean, and the location is unbeatable. I could get to anything in 5-10 minutes. Trader Joes and Wholefoods, practically walkable, All Day Darling Cafe one block away for wonderful coffee/breakfast. Shakespeare in the park walkable. The kitchen is very substantial. Livingroom is spacious. It's really amazing how well laid out this apartment is. Loved the keyless access. shaded parking. Michael was very responsive to any needs I had.

Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Corey L.

2 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved this place

Great location and apartment in Montford- close walk to downtown and beautiful plave. Great parking too. Highly recommend!

Stayed 112 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Regina P., New York

7 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

I had a wonderful experience staying here. Michael was an incredible host. The apartment was so clean and beautiful. The view of Montford and the mountains was so beautiful. The location is incredible and I loved getting to know the area and my neighbors. Chiesa is a phenomenal restaurant and the owner Newton was so helpful and a great neighbor to have. Overall this place is a great place to stay fo a get away or for anyone who is wanting to get to know Montford and Asheville more. Enjoy!!! ❤️❤️❤️

Stayed 31 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL S.

5 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

This property was perfect for my wife and I. The location is ideal. You can walk to downtown from here, walk around the beautiful Montford neighborhood, and you have easy access to both interstate highways (I-240 and I-26). The owner is helpful and easy to communicate with. The unit has everything you need.

Stayed 35 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D., Somerset, NJ USA

17 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really nice place in a great section of Asheville

We really enjoyed staying at this apartment. It is well set up for a small place and very comfortable for my wife and I. The location is great as well - Montford is a beautiful section of Asheville with restored older homes. Loved walking around there. It is also an easy on-off to the highway. We took advantage of the restaurant (Chiesa) in the lower level. Food was excellent. The outdoor seating was helpful given the pandemic. There is dedicated parking for the apartment. We stayed for 4 weeks. We would highly recommend taking advantage of Michael’s hospitality. It was definitely worth it for us. We would stay there again!

8/10 Good

Rachel C.

13 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely

Loved the size and surrounding area! So many places to go and great price for those staying for a while!

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

jenny c., Where do you live?

18 Mar 2019

Great location!! Well designed

We enjoyed our stay in Asheville! So much to see and do. This little apartment was centrally locates as we could get around very easily!

Stayed 32 nights in Feb 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie W.

2 Jul 2017

Exceptional Stay

We loved this place. Here for a full month, it's very clean and well stocked. Owner easy to deal with. Fell in love with Chiesa restaurant downstairs and ate there repeatedly. They took great care of us. Have to fight with the restaurant patrons for your curbside parking but always got in the lot. Walk to downtown Asheville. Eat at Tod's Tasties repeatedly. Great locations to get everywhere. Highly recommended.

Stayed 35 nights in May 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bernard M.

17 Apr 2017

Great apartment in a great location

My wife and I spent a month in Michael's apartment. We had a great time and loved the apartment, extremely nice remodel. Easy walk to downtown and and very nice neighborhood. Michael was very helpful.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

28 Nov 2016

Great experience and location

I had the opportunity to spend 6 weeks here and my overall rating would be 5/5. The location is fantastic and I was able to bike, walk or run to grocery stores, restaurants and the downtown area. The studio itself is beautiful and comes with everything you would need for a weekend or even an extended stay. There are no washer/dryer machines (at the time of my stay) so be prepared to do laundry if staying for a longer duration. There is also dedicated parking for guests which was nice especially on weekends. The landlord/owner was friendly and non-intrusive and was able to remedy my only issue with the place (loud music from the restaurant below).

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

9 Aug 2016

Quiet & beautiful home away from home.

I had a lovely stay in June. The apartment is beautifully renovated & the space was perfect. I was hesitant at first to stay above an Italian restaurant, Chiesa (a MUST try!), but it was very quiet! The keyless entry was also very convenient. The "Baird's Nest" it tucked right in the heart of historical Montford. Great walkable neighborhood. Just a few minutes to Tod's Tasties right down Montford. Micheal was very accommodating and communicative. Would definitely stay here again!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D., Columbia, SC

11 Jun 2016

fantastic stay in a perfect location

I stayed here for the month of May and hope to visit again in the near future! It was truly a fabulous apartment in a lovely location. I enjoyed walking around the beautiful (and safe!) neighborhood, eating at the restaurant downstairs, and feeling like a part of the community. The location really couldn't be better! It was a quick walk to downtown, there are several restaurants nearby, and the Shakespeare in the Park venue is just down the road. I was in town for a training at the Asheville Yoga Center and it was a 15 minute walk from the apartment. I passed by Trader Joe’s and Harris Teeter on the way, as well as an amazing coffee place (Liberty House Coffee and Café... get a latte!)- everything was close! The apartment itself was also really nice. The owner did a great job updating it- it is upscale yet also keeps the feel of an older building with a lot of history. The apartment was clean and even had my favorite Mrs. Murphy’s soap in it. There were even fresh flowers waiting for me! There were two big closets and several wicker organizers throughout, which allowed me to really unpack and feel at home. The fold out couch was great for visitors and the linens were abundant and comfortable. I loved opening the window in the living room and letting in the cool Asheville air and neighborhood sounds. I miss it already!! I will definitely make this a place I return to.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Faith D., Pennsylvania

2 Mar 2016

Well located new Condominium

I rented this studio for 7 months 2015/2016. Recently renovated building with 2 studios on the Second Floor and an Italian restaurant not the first level. It is very comfortable, well appointed and designed. Kitchen is well supplied. Futon in living area is quite comfortable and bed is of high quality. It is walking distance to downtown Asheville and the visitors center. 5 minute drive from Botanical Center, walking distance to grocery stores, coffee shop close. Overall great location and great apartment.

About the host

Hosted by Michael McDonough

30 year Asheville and Montford resident, father of 2 boys, practicing Architect at McDonough Architect PA, President of the Montford Neighborhood association, former Chair of the Asheville Downtown Commission, active in tennis, volleyball and biking, I live and work across the street

Why they chose this property

Perfect location, easy access to interstates, in the heart of a historic neighborhood, walkable to just about everything.

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