10/10 Excellent
John H.
18 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
John H.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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Happy Clan Cottage | Historic & Updated Montreat Home 5 Minutes to Black Mtn!
Holiday home in Montreat
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9157.9 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Montreat, NC
- Place, Robert Lake Park1 min walk
- Place, Patricia Cornwell Tennis Center3 min walk
- Place, Ten Thousand Villages6 min walk
- Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)32 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 4
1 Single Bunk Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Happy Clan Cottage | Historic & Updated Montreat Home 5 Minutes to Black Mtn!
Treat your whole family to a timeless getaway at Happy Clan Cottage, a charming 1921 home nestled in the heart of Montreat. This warm and welcoming four-bedroom, two-bath, two-story cottage blends vintage character with modern comforts, offering the perfect mountain retreat for families and friends alike.
Step inside to discover a thoughtfully updated interior that retains its original Montreat charm. The modern kitchen comes fully equipped with everything needed to cook delicious meals to enjoy together. Start your mornings with coffee and a good book on the covered porch, take a stroll around Lake Susan, or hike up Lookout Mountain for panoramic views of the mountains and valley below. When you're ready, venture into town to explore Black Mountain's shops, restaurants, and grocery stores, which are just a few miles away, or take a quick 20-minute drive into Asheville for even more entertainment and legendary attractions.
No matter how you spend your days—hiking, reading, gathering with loved ones, or attending Montreat's conference sessions—you'll find Happy Clan Cottage is the perfect place to relax, reconnect, and enjoy the simple pleasures of mountain life!
About the Home
Happy Clan Cottage offers a reverse floor plan. The main entrance, kitchen, full bathroom with laundry, and dining room are on the main floor. The living room, second full bathroom, and all bedrooms are located on the upper level.
• Fully-equipped kitchen with electric range, dishwasher, and Keurig coffee maker
• Dining room with seating for 8 and island pass-through seating for 2
• Full bathroom with bathtub and shower combination, and washer and dryer
• Living room with ample seating and 43" 4K Smart Roku TV for streaming
• Covered deck with a variety of seating
Where to Unwind
Upper Level
• Hallway bathroom with walk-in shower
• Bedroom with queen-size bed
• Bedroom with queen-size bed
• Bedroom with two twin-size beds
• Bedroom with twin-over-full bunkbed
Where to Explore
• Lake Susan, Montreat | 0.2 miles, <10-minute walk
• Lookout Mountain Trail Head | 0.8 miles, 20-minute walk
• Downtown Black Mountain | 6 minutes
• Nearest Gas, Shell | 8 minutes
• Nearest Grocery, Ingles Market | 13 minutes
• The Biltmore Estate | 26 minutes
• Downtown Asheville | 28 minutes
Important to Note: This home does not allow pets. The fireplace in the primary bedroom is not available for guest use. Ample parking is available to the right of the home; there are approximately 8 steps from the parking area to the main entrance.
Step inside to discover a thoughtfully updated interior that retains its original Montreat charm. The modern kitchen comes fully equipped with everything needed to cook delicious meals to enjoy together. Start your mornings with coffee and a good book on the covered porch, take a stroll around Lake Susan, or hike up Lookout Mountain for panoramic views of the mountains and valley below. When you're ready, venture into town to explore Black Mountain's shops, restaurants, and grocery stores, which are just a few miles away, or take a quick 20-minute drive into Asheville for even more entertainment and legendary attractions.
No matter how you spend your days—hiking, reading, gathering with loved ones, or attending Montreat's conference sessions—you'll find Happy Clan Cottage is the perfect place to relax, reconnect, and enjoy the simple pleasures of mountain life!
About the Home
Happy Clan Cottage offers a reverse floor plan. The main entrance, kitchen, full bathroom with laundry, and dining room are on the main floor. The living room, second full bathroom, and all bedrooms are located on the upper level.
• Fully-equipped kitchen with electric range, dishwasher, and Keurig coffee maker
• Dining room with seating for 8 and island pass-through seating for 2
• Full bathroom with bathtub and shower combination, and washer and dryer
• Living room with ample seating and 43" 4K Smart Roku TV for streaming
• Covered deck with a variety of seating
Where to Unwind
Upper Level
• Hallway bathroom with walk-in shower
• Bedroom with queen-size bed
• Bedroom with queen-size bed
• Bedroom with two twin-size beds
• Bedroom with twin-over-full bunkbed
Where to Explore
• Lake Susan, Montreat | 0.2 miles, <10-minute walk
• Lookout Mountain Trail Head | 0.8 miles, 20-minute walk
• Downtown Black Mountain | 6 minutes
• Nearest Gas, Shell | 8 minutes
• Nearest Grocery, Ingles Market | 13 minutes
• The Biltmore Estate | 26 minutes
• Downtown Asheville | 28 minutes
Important to Note: This home does not allow pets. The fireplace in the primary bedroom is not available for guest use. Ample parking is available to the right of the home; there are approximately 8 steps from the parking area to the main entrance.
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House Rules
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
About the area
Montreat
Montreat is home to this holiday home. White Horse Black Mountain and Swannanoa Valley Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Arrowhead Monument and Davidson's Fort Historic Park. Ten Thousand Villages and The Merry Wine Market are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
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 - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
- Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 22 min drive - 33.4 km
- Biltmore Estate - 23 min drive - 32.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Lookout Brewing Company - 6 min drive
- Starbucks - 7 min drive
- Recess Coffee and Baked Goods - 7 min drive
- Louise's Kitchen - 6 min drive
- The Trailhead - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Ted F.
7 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend in Montreat
Ted F.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lisa W.
9 January 2019
Awesome place!
Lisa W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
10/10 Excellent
Tom K.
12 November 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Tom K.
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth B.
15 August 2018
Great house in great location
Elizabeth B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Thomas C.
19 July 2018
Clean and relaxing house right beside Assembly Inn
Thomas C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
robin h.
11 April 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas experience
robin h.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Emily H.
24 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our second stay!
Emily H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ashli G.
1 March 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
February Getaway
Ashli G.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
10/10 Excellent
Tiffany G.
12 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Tiffany G.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gentry B.
13 October 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location
Gentry B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
ASHLEY J.
20 November 2018
Very Quaint and Lovely
ASHLEY J.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
10/10 Excellent
Kim P.
13 August 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful retreat
Kim P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Carmen S.
9 October 2018
Excellent cabin in the woods
Carmen S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
10/10 Excellent
Josh C.
15 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful House
Josh C.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Thomas M.
4 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Georgia Terrace
Thomas M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Claudia P.
4 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Getaway
Claudia P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
10/10 Excellent
Ballentine C.
13 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy Clan Cottage
Ballentine C.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Nicole K.
6 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable Cozy Cottage
Nicole K.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lawrie M.
24 September 2018
Charming home!
Lawrie M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
Matt M.
2 July 2018
Well updated and appointed. Very close to all the action in Montreat.
Matt M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018
10/10 Excellent
Patricia H.
20 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy time at Happy Clan
Patricia H.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer M.
30 November 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family and Friends Getaway
Jennifer M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
10/10 Excellent
Mary Kathleen D.
30 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time!
Mary Kathleen D.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Emily H.
25 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home, great location
Emily H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
About the host
Your host
Greybeard Rentals manages over 225 vacation rentals in Asheville, Black Mountain, Lake James, and the surrounding Western North Carolina region. A locally owned and operated business for over 25 years, Greybeard Rentals team of 20+ rental specialists are available to provide 24/7 rental emergency support for any rental issues that arise. They are also available to assist with any questions you may have about restaurant recommendations, activities, and more.
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