Wonderful Family Home in the Heart of Montreat

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6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Montreat, NC

Robert Lake Park2 min walk
Black Mountain Center for the Arts6 min drive
Hop'n Blueberry Farm11 min drive
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)34 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

This house, built in 1910 as the original manse for the Montreat Presbyterian Church has been in one family now for several decades. Great family house with 6 bedrooms and 2 baths. There are beds for 11 people. The bedrooms are all upstairs. The kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms were completely renovated in 2004. Enjoy the screened porch or the cozy living room with ample space for playing board games or putting puzzles together. Wireless internet access and multiple televisions with cable tv available. Central air conditioning and heat provided. All linens and towels are included, and the kitchen is well stocked with utensils. Close to great hiking trails, Lake Susan, and Robert Lake Park. tennis courts close by, large side yard for playing games. Enjoy the Biltmore House and Blue Ridge Parkway as well as rafting on the French Broad or Nantahala Rivers. Ski Slopes only 1 1/2 to 2 hours away. Several ziplines are in the area as well. Wonderful place to relax, reunion or have family time. Great for a 'hen party' too!

Property manager

Claire Efird

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

House Rules will be emailed to guest prior to check-in

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Montreat

Located in Montreat, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pisgah National Forest and Robert Lake Park, while White Horse Black Mountain and Swannanoa Valley Museum are cultural highlights. Ten Thousand Villages and The Merry Wine Market are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and horse riding.

Montreat, NC

What's nearby

Robert Lake Park - 2 min walk
Ten Thousand Villages - 10 min walk
Lake Tomahawk - 6 min drive
Black Mountain Center for the Arts - 6 min drive
Hop'n Blueberry Farm - 11 min drive

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

Starbucks - 6 min drive
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Wendy's - 7 min drive
Foothills Grange - 6 min drive
Starbucks - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wonderful Family Home in the Heart of Montreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wonderful Family Home in the Heart of Montreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wonderful Family Home in the Heart of Montreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wonderful Family Home in the Heart of Montreat located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Robert Lake Park and Ten Thousand Villages. Pisgah National Forest and The Merry Wine Market are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Glenn M., Columbia, SC

17 November 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Retreat

This is a wonderful place for a large family/group to congregate. It has plenty of space and comes with niceties like games and puzzles and a grill. Very convenient to Montreat/Black Mountain attractions.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob G.

12 October 2023

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

60th Wedding Anniversary Celebration

The house was perfect for the grandparents, 3 kids, spouses and 3 grandkids. Well stocked kitchen ( a must for our family), large living room, great screened in porch, spectacular location just a couple of minutes walk from Lake Susan. It's an old funky added onto Montreat classic house with lots of character but everything works. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madeline H.

14 August 2023

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

Great retreat

Great house for a group of ladies. It is old an has an odd layout, but the rooms are spacious. The blinds in one room need repair; we didn’t use that room, so it was okay. Most of the mattresses were fine. One was pretty hard. The downstairs sitting area sofas are pretty bad, (if you are older getting up is a laughable challenge!) and rugs are heavily stained. It is a great location. We walked to Montreat Conference Center easily. The porch was great for gathering. Check in and out we’re a breeze.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

31 July 2023

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

Great location and property!

We stayed for a week in Montreat with 3 families. This was a fabulous house with upgrades and plenty of space for us to spread out. Very easy walk to drop kids off at clubs, do pottery or play pickleball. We would definitely return here! Thanks for a fabulous stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hal M.

17 July 2023

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

Wonderful Stay in Montreat!

A chuch group of 10 members stayed in this updated, spacious, and beautiful 1920s home. Over time, there have been several additions which resulted in some interesting characteristics to the home, yet the updates were performed in an extraordinary manner. The kitchen is large and well appointed with two refrigerators available. Great for a large group. Beyond the home itself, the greatest attributes were its location, ample parking (which is very unusual for Montreat), and the frequent and responsive communications with the owner. When we arrived, the home had a new disherwasher but it was not fully installed. The owned communicated this to us and effectivly coordinated its prompt installation. Being a home built in the 1920s, a person with mobility issues would have challenges. Some passages are not wide enough for a standard wheelchair, all entrances to the home have stairs, some doorways have unlevel entryways, all bedrooms are upstairs (with one of the two staircases being rather steep), and the bathooms did not have rails. Additionally, several of the bedrooms had limited storage for clothing. Unless one of these items is a show-stopper for you, I highly recommend this property. I certainly hope to stay here in the future!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Claire Efird

Our family has enjoyed spending time in Montreat for four generations. We love this area and the mountains of North Carolina and are glad to share our 'little bit of heaven' with you.

Why they chose this property

This is a family home enjoyed by several generations over the years. Our family still spends as much time as we possibly can in Montreat and want to share our love for this place with you. We hope you fall in love with our home away from home. We are glad to share it with you.

What makes this property unique

Enjoy the screened in porch or the cozy living room with ample room for playing board games or putting puzzles together. Wireless internet access and multiple televisions with cable tv available. Central air conditioning and heat provided. Close to great hiking trails, Lake Susan and Robert Lake Park. There are tennis courts close by and a large side yard for playing games. With Asheville only 17 miles away, enjoy shopping and the Biltmore House. Drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway or raft on the French Broad or Nantahala Rivers Ample ski slopes only a short drive away. There are several ziplines in the area as well.

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