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Tiny Home-Mary Ida's Place - walkable location

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A cozy cabin interior with a green sofa, patterned ottoman, wooden walls, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden interior, a sofa, a television, and a kitchenette.
A wooden cabin interior with a blue door, two windows with blinds, a dining table with chairs, and a painting on the wall.
A covered porch with a blue floral rug, two chairs, and a wooden deck.
A riverside restaurant with outdoor seating, a brick building, and a view of the river.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Catawba River
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Old Fort, NC
  • Place, Old Fort Railroad Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Arrowhead Monument
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Pisgah National Forest
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tiny Home-Mary Ida's Place - walkable location

Mary Ida's Place is near Old Fort's up and coming downtown, featuring two breweries, a winery, restaurants & shops within a few blocks. Hiking and cycling trails in Pisgah National Forest are close too. Although tiny, it has a spacious layout inside and an outdoor, covered porch to enjoy the seasons. Designed for two, four can be accommodated using the sofa bed. She's stocked with all the amenities you'll need to enjoy your stay and maybe a few extras, including coffee from a local roaster, teas and homemade bread.

If your dates are booked, check out our other Vrbo rental, Railway Rest - 921905. Or rent both if you need additional space - they're about a mile apart.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Place used towels in the laundry area. It isn’t necessary to strip the bed.
Take the trash out and place it in the can just outside the back door securing the lid.
Make sure to log out of any streaming accounts.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3094419vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Old Fort

Located in Old Fort, this holiday home is in the city centre. Old Fort Railroad Museum and Mountain Gateway Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Merry Wine Market and Black Mountain Center for the Arts. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Old Fort, NC

What's nearby

  • Old Fort Railroad Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Arrowhead Monument - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mountain Gateway Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Davidson's Fort Historic Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Pisgah National Forest - 3 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Clouds - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Davis Country Store & Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Centennial Eatery - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tiny Home-Mary Ida's Place - walkable location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tiny Home-Mary Ida's Place - walkable location?

As of 13 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tiny Home-Mary Ida's Place - walkable location on 21 February 2027 start from NZ$566, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Tiny Home-Mary Ida's Place - walkable location?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tiny Home-Mary Ida's Place - walkable location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tiny Home-Mary Ida's Place - walkable location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tiny Home-Mary Ida's Place - walkable location located?

Located in the heart of Old Fort, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Arrowhead Monument and Pisgah National Forest. Old Fort Railroad Museum and Mountain Gateway Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Everything we needed and close to everything Old Fort has to offer. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2026
Thank you for your review. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gracious host, property and goodies/ described and well provisioned. gf banana was an extra touch that we enjoyed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2026
Thanks for your review, James. We hope you’ll stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place to stay host respond immediately
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 January 2026
Thank you, Terry! It’s a pleasure hosting you. We look forward to having you as guests again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very cute and cozy stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2025
Thank you for your review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I love Mary Ida’s! It’s the best host are super friendly and quick to respond! Also they have the cleanest nicest VRBO I’ve stayed in!! Definitely will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 March 2026
Thank you, Grace! Always happy to have you as our guest. Until next time…
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our needs were anticipated before we even knew we had one....friendly, helpful, for two people or one person it is perfect !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 April 2026
Thank you, Jan. We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best little place perfect size for one person and perfect little area!! Best hostess as well!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 December 2025
Thank you for your review, Grace. We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I were celebrating our 19th wedding anniversary. This was a wonderful place for our weekend visit. The host was kind and considerate, leaving some homemade bread and eggs and such a sparkling clean cottage! We enjoyed every minute!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 April 2026
Thank you very much for your review. We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to host you again! Happy (belated) Anniversary!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The thoughtfulness in every little detail meant so much to us. A small stick of butter in the fridge, homemade banana bread, recommendations for around town all contributed to our wonderful stay. I absolutely recommend this host and property for anyone looking to visit Old Fort, NC. 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Brittany. We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the attention to detail! We hope you’ll stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Every thing was very nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 November 2025
Thank you for your review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place to stay

Clean and comfortable place to stay in old fort! Everything needed for a great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2024
Thank you for your review, Michael. We hope you’ll stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mini vacation

So nice, locals were so welcoming. Completely enjoyed it.
Biking
YUM
Nice meal by the creek
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2025
Thank you for your 5-star review Walter! We appreciate it and so glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope you’ll be our guests again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Property

We loved our stay! It was one of the highlights of our trip was sitting on the porch! We felt very welcomed and taken care of by the hosts. Could not have enjoyed it more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2025
Thank you for your review, Isaac. We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay, especially “porch sitting” as the locals call it. We hope to have you as our guest again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay, friendly hosts

Property was cute, clean, and just what we needed for our short stay in Old Fort. It was also very convenient to downtown and Catawba Falls. The homemade bread, fresh farm eggs, and coffee were an added special touch that we appreciated very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice small house, good location, great hosts

I enjoyed my time at this well-equipped tiny home. The hosts were very pleasant and responsive. I would happily stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2024
Thank you for your review! We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mary Ida's was the cutest tiny home get away for my husband and me. Margaret and David were the most gracious hosts, there to answer any questions and provide the best recommendations for local restaurants. I would absolutely recommend staying here for anyone who needs some downtime, away from the hustle and bustle of busy city life. We look forward to staying here again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2025
Thank you very much for your review and kind words about us as hosts. We appreciate that! We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to have you as our guests again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything we were looking for

Well organized tiny home, very clean, all of the amenities we needed, easy in and out, very generous hosts with great communication. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 November 2023
Thank you for your review, John. We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mt. Mitchell trail run

Wonderful little house right on main street close to everything, it was perfect for the race... will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2025
Thank you for your review, Jennifer. We're so glad you found the house to be convenient to other businesses in the area and for your race. We hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2025
Thank you, James! We appreciate that.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful & Cozy Home

The home is simply adorable and comfy. The hosts are wonderful and make you feel very welcome. Close to so many wonderful things to do and great little shops. I wish I could have stayed longer to enjoy everything there was in and around Old Fort.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2025
Thank you, Jamie. Please come back again to check out more of the area… we’d love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Top host

Extremely nice host and wonderful venue - I loved it! Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2024
Thank you for your review, Anna!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary getaway

Fantastic stay in a fantastic place. Thoughtful touches throughout including homeade banana bread, fresh eggs and coffee! Loved walking to Hillman's, Gogo's and Seeker Coffee. Perfect location for visiting Asheville and Black Mountain as well. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 March 2025
Thank you for your review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place!

Loved staying at Mary Ida’s Place. It was super clean and in a perfect walkable location to downtown. Margaret left a yummy loaf of banana bread that I shared with my classmates at Earthhaven. Can’t say enough about what a great well-kept and perfectly sized cozy place it is! Definitely would love to stay there again 😊
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2024
Thank you, Kim! We’re so glad you felt right at home. We hope to have you as our guest again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Mary Ida's Place was very warm and welcoming, comfortable, clean, well equipped with towels, etc. Fresh eggs and banana bread were a nice touch. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2023
We’re so glad you felt welcome and enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountain Getaway

My husband and I stayed here for a few days to explore the area. The location is perfect, and the fall colors were awesome! This is by far the best rental property I’ve ever stayed in. The hosts were extremely hospitable, and the place itself was beautiful. We will be recommending this place to friends and are planning to return again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 October 2023
We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay, Abigail! Thank you for your great review and recommendation to friends. We look forward to having you as repeat guests!

About the host

Hosted by David and Margaret

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We've lived and worked in the area for almost 30 years. We're not natives, but love the area and can't wait to share our tiny home and all the area offers with our guests!

Why they chose this property

We already have a successful Vrbo rental just outside town - Railway Rest - and wanted to add an in-town location, giving guests a cozy home with a walkable location. Our home honors Mary (Granny) Ida who lived on this property for years, raised her children here and was welcoming to so many.

What makes this property unique

Although tiny, our home has a spacious feel and is equipped with everything you need for an enjoyable stay, whether it's a few days or a few weeks. Walk or bike to restaurants, shops and the many trails the area has to offer.

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