The Sims Cottage

A Safe Place For Unhoused Women

The Sims Cottage is the only rental home that Wildflower House currently operates however, we are interested in opening more. The Sims Cottage was named after Patricia Sims and her former husband, Richard Sims. Together, they provided the funds required to rent and furnish the home. Patricia Sims continues to donate the funds that keep the home running. The Sims Cottage is the only one of its kind in Asheville.

Wildflower House rents the Sims Cottage and then rents out the bedrooms to unhoused women. These women would not otherwise be able to rent due to barriers like low credit scores, poor rental history, and/or not enough income. Wildflower House pays all of the bills associated with the home including lawn maintenance, pest control, and utilities. The women are able to make just one payment per month which keeps anxieties low.

Bedroom Features

All of the bedrooms are named after local native wildflowers.

Each bedroom is carpeted and painted khaki with white wood trim. For added security, each bedroom is outfitted with a keyless pad entry.

The Trillium Room

This bedroom is located in the front corner of the house, closest to the large front porch. The bedroom is charming and bright. The room has one large double window and one single window. There is a closet that is covered by a lovely cream-colored, sheer, hanging curtain. This room has a cozy single bed with a white headboard creating more floor space for living. There is a charming white wood table with a chair and a lovely bedside table with a lamp.

The Trout Lily Room

This bedroom is located closest to the shared bathroom. It has the second largest closet and one bright window. This room has a comfortable single bed that has a charming linen headboard. There is a comfortable chair and a nightstand with a lamp.

The shared bathroom has a toilet, sink, shower with tub, and a four-door, mirrored, above the sink vanity.

The Wild Bergamot Room

This room is the master bedroom. It is full of natural light that comes in from the sliding glass doors and double windows. The sliding glass doors have beautiful white curtains that block out the sun, if preferred. This room has a single bed, a nightstand, and a white desk with shelves. The room has the largest closet with a clothing organizer and double doors. The bathroom contains a bathtub and shower. It also includes large triple-mirrored cabinets mounted above the sink. The sink sits in a white wood cabinet with storage underneath.

House Amenities

All rooms at Sims Cottage include Wi-Fi, cable TV, a landline, trash pick-up, water, sewage, recycling, pest control and yard maintenance. If you are interested in renting a room in the Sims Cottage, email us at info@wildflowerhouse.org.

The covered front porch has a table, several matching chairs, a lovely black and white rug, and plants. The sunny back deck has a table with 3 chairs and a large, bright red umbrella. The grounds are full of blooming trees, perennials and shrubs that are a symphony of color during the different seasons of the year. Our guests are invited to participate in the gardening if so desired.

The kitchen, living-room and dining-room are all beautifully furnished with art, plants, lamps, rugs, kitchen accessories, and clean, easy-to-use appliances. There is a brand-new washer and dryer in the house as well.