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Wonderful Family Home in the Heart of Montreat

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Exterior
Exterior
Miscellaneous
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Ten Thousand Villages
6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Porch or veranda
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Barbecue
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Montreat, NC
  • Place, Robert Lake Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Patricia Cornwell Tennis Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ten Thousand Villages
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪35 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

Wonderful Family Home in the Heart of Montreat

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!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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
House Rules will be emailed to guest prior to check-in
We DO NOT rent to youth groups

Important information

You need to know

Property # 485885vb
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 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

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 Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance. 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 rock climbing.
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Montreat, NC

What's nearby

  • Robert Lake Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Patricia Cornwell Tennis Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ten Thousand Villages - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance - 18 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 27 min drive - 36.9 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Recess Coffee and Baked Goods - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪No. 1 China - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lookout Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ole's Guacamoles - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Wonderful Family Home in the Heart of Montreat?

On-site parking is available at the 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, Patricia Cornwell Tennis Center and Ten Thousand Villages. Pisgah National Forest and The Merry Wine Market are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 72 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the third time we have rented this house. We call it our second home. We are a family of 11 and all of us love this house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerri H.

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

Wonderful week in Montreat

Our group loved the house and location!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time staying here and we have already booked for another week next year. Great for multiple families with plenty of space to gather for meals or hanging out. Fabulous porch and great location. Easily walkable to Lake Susan. Thanks for another great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice older Montreat home. Great location. Nice porch. Comfortable and spacious. Clean and well cared for. Steep stairs probably not ideal for young kids or anyone with mobility or vision issues ( one of our group has vision challenges). So we will probably not stay there again but highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

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

Wonderful house for a group!

The house is roomy, with lots of different spaces for people to gather, including a screened porch; and it is very walkable to the various conference buildings.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

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

Wonderful house!

We had a wonderful time on our annual Montreat family trip. This house was in a great location and provided plenty of space. Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect space for our families to enjoy Montreat! The kitchen was well outfitted for making meals for the seven of us. The living room was a spacious and comfortable gathering space and several of us enjoyed completing the Bear puzzle over the course of the week. It's a challenge! It was a treat to have so many bedrooms and the A/C was much appreciated for the warm summer days.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

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

Wonderful visit

This property was absolutely perfect for our family of 6 (4 children ages 1-9). We love Montreat and Black Mountain and this property was a short walk to the wonderful playground. We all loved this home so much, and it gave us plenty of space for our home base. We hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay B.

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

Perfect space for a large family gathering.

Perfect location to take advantage of beautiful Montreat trails and walkways. House was perfect size for our large extended family to gather and celebrate Christmas/new years. The classic home was nostalgic for us since we all grew up in a similar old house in Ohio. It was like coming home!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff F.

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

Perfect for our needs

This lovely Montreat home was perfect for our needs. The house was clean and well maintained. It was nice to have linens provided. We were attending a conference at Montreat and this location was within easy walking distance to everywhere we needed to go.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lissa L.

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

A Joy!

The group enjoyed the layout of the house, the porch and the location to Lake Susan. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol O.

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

Great Home for week with friends

We were in Montreat for a watercolor workshop. This house was a perfect location, and it was great that everyone had their own bedroom. We cooked every night; the kitchen had everything we needed. The two refrigerators were especially nice. It’s a great home for a group!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex F.

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

Fantastic spot in the heart of Montreat

We loved our stay at this lovely house. We've stayed twice now, and both times were fantastic. Very close to Montreat Conference Center--we walked everyday to get to where we were going. The scenery is beautiful. You feel enveloped in the mountains without feeling like you're in the middle of nowhere. Also a very short drive into town (Black Mountain). I definitely recommend this house to other folks look for a solid group space!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Second home

This beautiful house is just right for our family. We walk to the park and Lake Susan. Go to my cousin's house on the paths for a visit. My granddaughter said " It was like walking into our 2nd house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2023
❤️❤️❤️Thank you. Our desire is for everyone to have the same reaction as that of your granddaughter
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob G.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Large Family Home

We had 12 family members enjoying a traditional Labor Day mountain weekend. The rooms were large, especially the living room with plenty of space for our nightly board games. Loved the wonky floors and doors that come with a house that old. House was Just as described except there was no hot tub, which was listed under amenities. Location was perfect! Would definitely recommend for large family vacations that don’t need all the bells and whistles of “mountain mansions”. Owner was outstanding in responding to opening glitch.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madeline H.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2023
Madeline, so sorry the house didnt seem to fit your needs. I apologiize for the stained carpet. The heavy use this summer did a number on the carpets. They are scheduled to be cleaned in the next few weeks. The house is over 100 years old, probably with an addition or 2, therefore the "odd" layout. Yes, the blind on the side window of the sleeping porch is being replaced. Thank you for the tidy way you left our home, it made cleaning a bit easier.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hal M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Biltmore visit and early Thanksgiving

Very nice neighborhood with walking trails. The house was lovely and clean. Easy and surprisingly quick drive to the Biltmore estate and Asheville.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ilene H.

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

Spotless home, great kitchen and beds. We enjoyed our stay and even saw a bear cub in the backyard.

Very nice home and would like to rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

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

Excellent Overall would highly recommend!!

Claire was wonderful to work with and very accommodating. The home is in a great location with hiking close by and many places to walk. Park is right across the street. We wish we had more time there to explore downtown Montreat
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

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

Wonderful

Evrything was great. Claire was responsive to our messages. The house was beautiful and as expected. The town is quiet and quaint. Not far from restaurants and breweries. Very happy we chose to stay in this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

Great house for families

My family stayed here in August. There was plenty of room for everyone to have a private room, lots of room to cook and eat together. I thought that only the 2 baths would be hard, but it actually worked fine. The porch was nice to hang out on, there are plenty of puzzles and games to keep the group busy. The location is central to several trails and the area is quiet. We even got to see a bear one morning! Very homey and comfortable, not fancy. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Claire Efird

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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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