About Acorn House

The house was built in 1925, a time when the area was developed by Mr James Madison Chiles. The story goes the roads were mapped out by following the wanderings of his horse in the woods, being that the horse would naturally follow the path of least resistance. You can find out a lot about Mr. Chiles as well as the history of Kennilworth and the historic house he built a few doors up from Acorn House. Follow the link:

KENNILWORTH HISTORY

Whether true or not, the result was a lovely neighborhood in the old fashioned sense with a pleasant network of ancient oak shaded roads skirting the local lake. The name of the house comes from the abundant crop of oak acorns provided every year by the oaks, many of which are over 100 years old.

In 1925 this neighborhood was considered a get away locale for Asheville residents and required coming over Sunset Mountain through the woods. It was a bit of an adventure then. Today there is a tunnel under the mountain making the trip considerably easier, if not less romantic. What must have taken several hours now takes 5 minutes! The march of time has not managed to diminish the charm of the neighborhood, and the abundance of green space makes a wonderful habitat for a large variety of birds, as well as the occassional fox and bear wandering through. The tranquil beauty is augmented by the sound of real church bells from All Soul's Cathedral in Biltmore Village, just a stone's throw away! This is your entry point for Biltmore House, America's largest private home and a favorite tourist destination. You can find out about Biltmore house. Just followt\ the link

http://www.biltmore.com/visit/Biltmore House

Acorn House has recently been refreshed and renovoted and provides you with a generous amount of space in a peaceful setting. There are three bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. There is a living and dining room on the bottom floor as well as a sun room. The kitchen is fully equipped with pots and pans, utensils, and flatware. A coffee maker, microwave, and water boiler are provided. The stove is electric. A washer and dryer are available if needed. All linens are provided and changed weekly. There is an ironing board and iron available.
The master bedroom has a king bed. The second bedroom has a queen bed. The third room has two twin beds. Acorn House will accomodate 6 people.

The house is equipped with internet wifi and basic cable. There is a 32 inch flat screen television. A collection of games is provided for family entertainment. A large metal deep water canoe is available for use (paddles available upon request), as well as bicycles. There is an idea book with information about local areas of interest.

We want your stay to be enjoyable and relaxing. If there is anything we can do to make your visit better, please ask. We will try our best to make your visit one you will want to repeat. A 10% discount is provided for return guests. Also earn 25.00 off your next stay for each successful referral that completes any length booking (2 day minimum stay), in addition to the 10% for returning.  Ask your referral to mention your name and we will make the notation and inform you of your account status with Acorn House. In addition, your referral will receive 10% off if they mention your name and inform us they have been referred by you.