What does a professional traveler look for in a rental?
Thanks to Alice for letting us share the lovely photos!
Alice especially loved our grounds, and enjoyed walking through the gardens each morning with her coffee for a peaceful start to the day.
We offer our guests so many special “extras-” we prepared a packed picnic ready for her after a busy day.
What does a professional traveler look for when traveling?
Recently, we were honored with a visit from Alice, creator of the popular Lone Star Looking Glass travel blog. She’s one of Southern Living’s Design Tastemakers and her blog features style tips, foodie finds, travel diaries and stories about life & motherhood.
Here’s what Alice said about us:
“Bunn House is a traveler’s sanctuary just minutes away from downtown Asheville. This luxury vacation rental offers every amenity you could desire and more during your Asheville stay. I’m sharing a peek into our recent visit to Bunn House and why a stay here stands out from the rest! You can even opt to rent out the entire home for your group if you’d like! Given the current times, entire home rentals here have become popular option for smaller events such as family reunions or intimate weddings in the garden.”
How did she rank our amenities?
“The list of Bunn House’s amazing amenities could really be a mile long! We were honestly so impressed by how hospitable this home was during our visit! Each guest room and suite includes a small kitchenette with a coffee bar, stocked mini-fridge and everything you’d need to serve up a glass of something tasty at happy hour. We sipped on a bottle of Bunn House’s very own wine during our stay!
The luxurious en-suite bathrooms boasted spacious showers and even heated floors – which were a wonderful addition to our chilly spring stay. I think one of our favorite things about Bunn House (other than the comfortable and stylish lodging) was the array of snacks, drinks and services available to us in the main entrance area. We were able to grab made-from-scratch granola each morning, La Croix and water whenever we wished and even snacked on chex mix during happy hour each evening. I’m a grazer and love to snack in between smaller meals throughout the day and this tasty perk while traveling was much appreciated.”
Alice even shared her thoughts on the subject of staying safe during COVID:
“The country is just starting to ease up a bit more with their travels and I personally can’t wait to hit the road for a getaway again and soon! It’s wonderful to hear how the travel industry is adapting and educating visitors on measures put in place to guests safe and healthy in times of Covid-19.
Bunn House uses ActivePure® technology to consistently clean the air and surfaces in order to maintain their extremely high standards of cleanliness for guests. This amazing system destroys 99% of all airborne and surface contaminants that include many viruses too.”
What was her favorite feature?
“Bunn House itself is beautiful but the private gardens surrounding the property is what really makes this vacation rental stand out from the crowd! Waltzing through the sculpted boxwood garden with my coffee each morning had me feeling like I was back in Europe. Through the trees you could even see the mountains in the distance and strolling here during our stay was pure bliss!
In the evenings, guests can light a crackling fire in the outdoor fireplace to enjoy with dinner or dinner al fresco under the string lights.”
Any final tips?
We had spent a busy day at the Biltmore Estate and came back to our retreat at Bunn House wanting to relax and enjoy Asheville’s lovely spring weather. A picnic on the lawn was the perfect answer.” Chop Shop Butchery offers charcuterie, local cheese, and picnic-perfect deli items. Metro Wines offers an amazing selection of wines. Both are very close to the Bunn House and will deliver for a small fee.