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Kibbin | Pet-Friendly Luxury Stone Cottage on Creek

Riverside cottage with kitchen and fireplace

A true mountain treasure, Kibbin invites you to fall asleep to the sound of the creek and wake up in a forest dream!

Heart pine flooring throughout the main level offer a warm & inviting mountain lodge atmosphere.

Open concept living, dining, and kitchen areas on the main level.

Covered deck with ceiling fan and wood-burning fireplace overlooking Mackey Creek.

Overview
Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Barbecue grill
Washer
Fireplace
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Old Fort, NC

Place, Mount Mitchell
Place, Old Fort Railroad Museum
‪8 min drive‬
Place, Catawba Falls
‪15 min drive‬
Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Kibbin | Pet-Friendly Luxury Stone Cottage on Creek

Kibbin on Mackey Creek offers a rare blend of architectural excellence and natural serenity. Nestled on 7 acres between the pristine Mackey Creek and a towering mountain ridge, this secluded stone cottage captures the essence of refined mountain living. With its locally sourced Linville blend stone exterior, beamed white pine interior, heart pine floors, and a hint of Swedish decor, Kibbin invites you to relax, recharge, and reconnect with nature.

About the Home
• Well-equipped kitchen with farmhouse-style sink, dishwasher, and drip-style coffee maker
• Open-concept living room with dining for 8, wood-burning fireplace, and soaring ceilings
• Covered deck with ceiling fan, outdoor dining, and wood-burning fireplace, overlooking Mackey Creek

Where to Unwind
• Main floor bedroom with king-size bed
• Main floor bedroom with twin-size daybed; a full bathroom, with bathtub and shower, can be accessed from the hallway
• Upper-level loft with king-size bed and private, en suite bathroom with walk-in shower
• Lower-level bedroom with king-size bed
• Lower-level bedroom with twin-size bed; a full bathroom, with a walk-in shower, can be accessed from the hallway

Where to Explore
• Curtis Creek Campground | 10 minutes
• Downtown Marion | 15 minutes
• Downtown Black Mountain | 25 minutes
• Linville Falls & Caverns | 30 minutes
• The Biltmore Estate | 30 minutes
• Downtown Asheville | 35 minutes
• Blue Ridge Parkway Access via East Asheville | 35 minutes
• For an off-the-beaten-path adventure, scenic access to the Blue Ridge Parkway is available via Curtis Creek Road (steep, winding, and gravel — open seasonally, April to November).

Important to Note: This home is pet-friendly with a $100 fee per dog (maximum of two). Due to common allergies, cats are not permitted. The homeowners will provide a crate and kindly request that it be used whenever guests are away from the home and their dogs are left unattended. We also ask that dogs remain off the furniture during your stay. The home does not have ownership of the bridge over Mackey Creek.

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Amenities

Kitchen

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Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Old Fort

Located in Old Fort, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Old Fort Railroad Museum and Mountain Gateway Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Buck Creek Trout Farm and Black Mountain Golf Club. The Merry Wine Market and Ten Thousand Villages are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby water tubing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling, mountain biking and hiking.

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Old Fort, NC

What's nearby

Old Fort Railroad Museum - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
Catawba Falls - 15 min drive - 15.6 km
Andrews Geyser - 17 min drive - 17.9 km
Roaring Fork Waterfalls - 35 min drive - 33.2 km
Biltmore Estate - 42 min drive - 54.2 km

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪J. Hartman's - ‬10 min drive
‪Hardee's - ‬8 min drive
‪Seeker Coffee - ‬7 min drive
‪Subway - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kibbin | Pet-Friendly Luxury Stone Cottage on Creek pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kibbin | Pet-Friendly Luxury Stone Cottage on Creek?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kibbin | Pet-Friendly Luxury Stone Cottage on Creek?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kibbin | Pet-Friendly Luxury Stone Cottage on Creek located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Pisgah National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Arrowhead Monument and Old Fort Railroad Museum. Mountain Gateway Museum and Catawba River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Gisele G.

21 April 2022

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

Business retreat for three

Excellent and beautiful home. We’ll designed, comfortable and in a beautiful setting.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

27 May 2016

Kibbin Cottage, May 14-21, 2016

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent experience. Beautiful place; wonderful setting.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

31 October 2017

Nature Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home was beautiful! Loved opening the windows (weather permitting) and listening to the sounds of the creek. It was nice to unplug from the normal pressures and relax and enjoy nature.

10/10 Excellent

DAVID A.

14 September 2023

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

Great family time

The cabin itself is one of the nicer properties we’ve stayed in. Clean, tons of space, and beautiful surroundings. My kids absolutely loved the creek and played there for hours. We had a great time in the evening around the fire pit. The only (slightly) negative thing I have on this listing is that I thought it would be truly private. Across the bridge there is a building where we had a few ppl in and out of. Not a big deal, but we were hoping we’d be by ourselves in the middle of nowhere. All in all, we’ll be back and probably bring some additional family with us.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

2 March 2023

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

Long Weekend Getaway

Very nice and beautiful home. You seem isolated when there but you are only 15 minutes from town. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley J.

24 October 2022

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

Wonderful cottage!

We had a wonderful stay at Kibbin. The cottage is absolutely beautiful! It was in immaculate shape and beautifully decorated. My son told me he felt famous staying there :) It is in close proximity to multiple mountain towns, but there is not much to do immediately around the cabin. Be prepared to disconnect (we had no cell phone service and a weaker internet signal), but that was part of the fun. Would 100% stay here again and recommend. Perfect family fall getaway, we were sad to leave.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

truie T.

28 July 2022

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

Timmons vacay

Wonderful views with beautiful accommodations!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

30 June 2022

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

Hidden Gem

Located in the peaceful hills of Old Fort, NC (about 30 mins from Asheville), the Kibbin is a perfect location for an inspiring novelist needing a quiet retreat or an adventurous family needing a home base after a long day of enjoying the great outdoors. The local property managers were very communicative and easy to work, making this beautiful cabin an easy choice for anyone looking for a hidden gem!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

12 May 2022

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

Wonderful weekend getaway!

Had a wonderful time. Well appointed cabin on a beautiful river setting. Abundantly stocked.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Eric D.

17 March 2022

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

Nice and relaxing family trip

The booking process was super easy and being that it was last minute due to another companies cancellation that was extremely helpful. The cabin is in a decent location and had almost everything that was needed. There were a few minor issues but nothing that would keep us from recommending this place.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

24 February 2022

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

Cozy cottage

We drove from Florida so our kids could have some winter fun. This house manages to be spacious and cozy at the same time with a stone cottage exterior and a warm cabin interior. Very peaceful relaxing setting on a flowing creek and convenient location with Asheville and Black Mountain in one direction, with Sugar Mountain and Beach Mountain ski resorts in the other direction.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandra G.

5 January 2022

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

Great cabin

Beautifully designed cabin and it has a lot of space as well! WE enjoyed the fireplace and the sound of the creek every morning.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Scott M.

12 October 2021

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

Beautiful setting very comfortable cabin.

This property is in a beautiful setting. The sound of the stream and views of the surrounding woods is very peaceful. It can be challenging to get to at night but we learned our way quickly. Old Fort and Black Mountain are an easy drive and have several great restaurants and shopping in Black Mountain. Asheville, the Biltmore and the Omni are all easy drives, about 25-40 min.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

wanda e.

22 September 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

September 16th 2021

Inside cabin was great but the outside was so overgrown we could not enjoy it

10/10 Excellent

Becky I., Marco Island

13 September 2021

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

Gorgeous Cabin

From check in to check out everything was wonderful about “Kibbin”. The property is really tucked into the hill beside the road so it can be hard to see when you first arrive. Inside it’s absolutely stunning and had everything we needed. We loved listening to the creek from the bedrooms since the weather was nice enough to open the windows at night. Beautiful decorating, thoughtful design and a charming location make this one of the best properties I’ve stayed in. We all loved it. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

3 September 2021

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

good cabin, well maintained

well kept and well appointed

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marie W., Virginia Beach, USA

29 August 2021

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

Little Slice of Heaven

In the past, we've had some pretty horrific experiences when renting vacation homes. We were pleasantly surprised to find this large, rustic, stone house in beautiful condition, clean, and with all relative information easy to find on the fridge. The location is amazing (right on the creek, in the middle of nowhere -- just the way we like it), the interior is comfortably designed and there was plenty of space for our 6 guests to lounge either together or independently. The back deck was so quaint; I was sad that it was so hot, or we would've spent more time out there. Such a great house for entertaining. We got engaged while we were there, and we're already talking about possibly booking it to stay for our wedding! Thanks for having us!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

paula C., Newport

10 August 2021

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

Kibben Cabin

This was our 2nd time at the cabin. We absolutely love staying here. We love having the river below. We love that there is a bedroom and bath on each floor. The side patio is our favorite place at this property. We have never used the fire pit next to the river, but hope to the next time!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

kim h.

10 August 2021

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

Perfect getaway

This house has everything you need for your getaway. Near Asheville and other hotspots. Beautiful home nestled next to a creek. The only downside, and not the fault of anyone, is the WiFi and cellular are very limited due to location. Bring a book and some family games. You won’t be disappointed with this home.

10/10 Excellent

Tara O., Atlanta, Georgia

30 July 2021

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

Plenty of room for everyone

Great layout/plenty of room for the family. Very comfortable and quiet home

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamey T.

29 July 2021

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

Amazing Place

Everything was exactly what we were looking for and Grey Beard Rentals went above and beyond expectations.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Deborah P.

20 June 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Along the stream

We enjoyed playing/walking in the stream, hiking at nearby National parks, and sharing family time. Kibbin Creek was a secluded and peaceful location. Greybeard realty was great to work with. There were some maintenance and cleanliness issues.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jen W., Richmond, VA

15 April 2021

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

We will be back!

My 13 year old described the cabin interior as the setting of a Disney movie. It is lovely! My 17 year old son had his waders on and was on the creek fishing for trout every day. My mom said now that we are back home she can’t sleep without the sound of the creek. We had a wonderful time and look forward to coming back with friends.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

8 October 2020

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

Great home and location!

Very clean and well appropriated cabin in an incredible location!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David C.

7 October 2020

Getaway

About the host

Hosted by Greybeard Rentals

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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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

About this property

Kibbin | Pet-Friendly Luxury Stone Cottage on Creek

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

About the area

Old Fort

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

9.2/10

10/10

10/10

9.4/10

9.4/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gisele G.

Business retreat for three

Gisele G.

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Kibbin Cottage, May 14-21, 2016

Michael D.

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

Nature Retreat

Wendy H.

10/10 Excellent

DAVID A.

Great family time

DAVID A.

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

Long Weekend Getaway

Charles W.

10/10 Excellent

Ashley J.

Wonderful cottage!

Ashley J.

10/10 Excellent

truie T.

Timmons vacay

truie T.

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

Hidden Gem

Josh S.

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Wonderful weekend getaway!

Scott W.

8/10 Good