ete's Cottage, affectionately named for Mr. Pete Taylor, the owner and builder of the two story cottage, stands in the shadow of Asheville Oaks Inn. Mr. Pete constructed a garage apartment and workshop in the early 1940’s. His original plan was to have some sheds behind the house to store his carpenter tools, garden equipment, chickens and the family goat called Ruby. During the early days of World War II he decided that a two car garage with a workshop and an apartment above would be just the thing to bring home some extra money.

Interesting tenants have woven a rich tapestry of stories that have survived more than 60 years.

The skilled hands of the current owner breathed new life into this home of unique possibilities. Finely crafted into a 4 bedroom, 3-bath cottage, Pete's Cottage is a testimony to an artist's imagination. Where once an old Model A stood is now a beautifully designed and decorated living room with a gas-burning fireplace. An original load-bearing wooden post has been preserved as a part of the kitchen that is appointed with every convenience. A crisp white and midnight blue bedroom was once the apple cider press room (an antique apple press still resides in the bedroom). Mr. Pete's workshop was transformed into a full bath and a formal dining area that overlooks the fishpond.

The second floor provides a comfortable and cozy place to read in the sitting room. Three bedrooms and two full baths in addition to a small covered porch complete the second floor.

Only 1.5 miles from Biltmore House and historic Biltmore Village, Pete's Cottage is tucked between water gardens, a cottage flower garden and towering hemlocks.

Cozy (1500 square feet), comfortable, convenient and clearly historic are the benchmarks of Pete's Cottage. Come and visit and stay at long as you like!