Vacation Rentals by Owner

Wedding Bells Weekend

Guest: Lora (MOB - Mother of the Bride) (Sarasota, FL)
Date of Stay: 09/23/11 Review Submitted: 09/28/11

Our family met in Black Mountain for my daughter's wedding at Lake Tomahawk. Some of us stayed at this very cozy home which was perfect for us. We had a 3 year old with us who loved the toys downstairs. The owners were very helpful and easy to communicate with before our stay. The home is decorated with style and has a "homey" feel. Besides the wedding activities, we had time to: eat at My Father's Pizza and Ole' Guacamole in Black Mountain and 12 Bones and the Lucky Otter in Asheville, and have coffee at the Dripolator. We hiked up in Montreat and along the Blue Ridge Parkway. We took the little ones to the local elementary school to play on the two playgrounds and discovered a nice little walking path behind the school with a little stream that we enjoyed tossing acorns in. We had a great long weekend and highly recommend this Sweet Cottage in the town of Black Mountain, NC!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Lovely home in good Black Mountain location

Guest: MDtraveler (Baltimore, MD)
Date of Stay: 07/31/11 Review Submitted: 08/16/11

My husband and I had a very lovely stay at this home the first week of August. The house is extremely nice, meticulously maintained, and well-equipped with all the modern amenities. It was only the two of us, but I would think it would be a great place to stay for families with children. There is a lot of space, including a play area with an additional television on the bottom floor and a fenced-in yard. We enjoyed sitting on the deck in the mornings with our coffee, and also took walks with our dogs at nearby Lake Tomahawk. The house is also located within a close distance of the shops in Black Mountain, and nearby mountain hiking trails are a short drive. The homeowners were very helpful. We enjoyed our stay, and would definitely rent this home again the next time we are in the area.

Owner response:Thanks so much for your kind words. We do enjoy maintaining the house to stay clean, clutter free, and have up to date ameneties. You are correct about it being perfect for families. We have many families that use Black Mountain as "middle ground" to re-unite as they travel accross the country. We are proud to host so many multi generational family groups, and make every effort provide an envronment to satify all ages, and their dogs as well. I certainly hope we see you back real soon, we'll be watching for you!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Weekend for Dad's 93rd birthday

Guest: Edie (Florida)
Date of Stay: 04/08/11 Review Submitted: 04/19/11

My family joined together to celebrate my Dad's birthday. Staying at the Post's home made the trip a real joy.The house was just as nice as it was pictured. My son and his wife came over from Durham and his brother and 2 children were to come also. Testing in the Florida school prevented them coming but we made the best of it. I know they would have enjoyed the games and movies that were there. The driveway was tricky so I left my car at my dad's house. The discount cards for the local store was a nice touch. I hope to stay here again. Ellen is a good hostess.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful home/get away

Guest: Linda B. (Des Moines, IA)
Date of Stay: 10/09/10 Review Submitted: 11/10/10

Our friend, Dorothy, rented this wonderful cottage for an extended family vacation. We felt at home as soon as we walked into the living room from the rocking chair lined porch. The kitchen was amazing and since we have a very tiny kitchen, it was almost a dream come true! Lots of fun to cook in. All the rooms were beautifully decorated. We were so comfortable in the Master Bedroom and were surprised that you really couldn't hear anything with the door closed if someone was in the livingroom watching tv. Everything in the house was spotless and well maintained. During out stay we visited the shops and galleries in town, Old Fort, Asheville, Brevard, Montreat and Charlotte. We also drove part of the Parkway to Little Switzerland and Linville Falls (be sure and find Louise's for lunch) to see the turning leaves and natures wonder. Rocking on the front porch in the evening and sitting on the back deck listening to the Blue Jays in the morning. What a great week. Thank you for putting your lovely 'cottage' on Home Away. What a find. We also want to thank our friend, Dorothy for our home away from home. She's the best. Gene and Linda

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

A Great Place

Guest: HollyandBrian (Florida)
Date of Stay: 07/02/10 Review Submitted: 07/30/10

This place was great! We were there with our 2 boys and they loved playing ping pong and the game room. Also was large enough for everyone to have their space but still allowed us to be together for the vacation. We had 10 days with the boys and then 12 days alone while the boys were at camp. The house is very comfortable, clean, and well supplied. Cannot wait to be able to come back and sit on the front porch with my morning coffee. Would recommend this home to anyone looking for a place to stay...the owners were responsive and friendly.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Awesome House~

Guest: Auroraanne (Michigan)
Date of Stay: 05/28/10 Review Submitted: 06/04/10

We had a great time at your beautiful house!!!! My daughter especially loved your decorating as she had a lot of the same furnishings (couch, chair fireplace and light sconces). We sure appreciate you opening up your house to total strangers to rent. We did walk around the lake and fed the ducks but found out later there are signs everywhere to NOT feed ducks...*LOL* The pool was open but due to the wedding we didn't have time to enjoy that. We would love to have had more time to check out downtown Black Mt. which looked very quaint. It was a pretty whirlwind trip for us. We got there later on Friday and went to the rehearsal and got back and went to bed. Next day was the wedding so had time in the AM after we went out for breakfast. We went to the lake at that time. Went to the wedding and got home and went to bed and left very early the next AM. Elijah did play some in the playroom and loved all the toys. What a great place and set up for kids...too. Wish we had more time to enjoy it but sure was nicer than staying at a hotel.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A great escape...

Guest: Suzanne & Grant (Decatur, Ala)
Date of Stay: 04/25/10 Review Submitted: 05/18/10

My wife and I spent our honeymoon in the Black Mountain cottage, and I can't describe what a great retreat it was for us, and how special the time there turned out to be. It was a great escape, and exactly what we needed. The location is perfect for getting to downtown and access to Interstate 40. The house is wonderful and well cared for, a great kitchen and living area and the guest rooms couldn't be more comfortable and inviting. And if you don't take advantage of enjoying coffee or a glass of wine on the great back porch, you are missing out! Ellen is a mindful and engaged caretaker and communicator, and was a great help to us. We highly recommend the house as a place of comfort and retreat.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Spring in the Mountains

Guest: Robin Lee (Miami FL)
Date of Stay: 04/12/10 Review Submitted: 04/20/10

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay - the house was immaculate, the decor lovely and the beds especially comfortable. After a day or two on my own, I began to feel like part of the neighborhood. I especially enjoyed the proximity to town and Asheville, and breakfast at the Morning Glory Cafe. My parents, sister, niece and nephew all enjoyed their stay, and my grandkids acted as if they were at home. Thanks again for your hospitality and your answers to any and all of our questions (i.e., directions for my mom and dad)! Robin

Recommended for:Families with young children, pet owners, sightseeing.

Guest: Royce & Barbara (Wilmington, NC)
Date of Stay: 08/03/09 Review Submitted: 08/03/09

We loved our week here. We had breakfast every morning on the comfortable back deck overlooking beautiful trees. The house is well appointed and laid out. Convenient to Black Mountain and a short drive to Asheville.

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Guest: Jill B. (Timonium, Maryland)
Date of Stay: 04/21/09 Review Submitted: 04/21/09

Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home in Black Mountain with us. We had a wonderful time visiting with nearby relatives and picnicing at the lake. The house was very comfortable and accomodating. We couldn't have asked for more.

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Guest: Kate19 (Black Mountain, NC)
Date of Stay: 03/23/09 Review Submitted: 03/23/09

My parents stayed at the cottage for a week while visiting us here in Black Mountain. The house is so warm and beautiful - we spent more time there than our own home! We will definitely be back!

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Guest: Michelle Falcon (Huntsville, AL)
Date of Stay: 03/03/09 Review Submitted: 03/03/09

This cabin was just like being at home. We loved being close to the lake and only a short drive to the mountain trails.

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Guest: Judy28 (Forest Hill, MD)
Date of Stay: 02/10/09 Review Submitted: 02/10/09

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautifully decorated cabin in the quaint town of Black Mountain. It was a short walk to town for eclectic shopping and we stopped at Lake Tomahawk along the way to feed the ducks. In the evening we relaxed by the fire and watched the big screen TV while the kids played downstairs. And it's just a short ride to Asheville from the cabin! We couldn't have asked for more.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/01/09 Review Submitted: 02/01/09

This is a great house for children, very beautifully furnished and very comfortable as well. The downstairs playroom is a HUGE bonus -- as is the wonderful location within easy walking distance to the lake and playground. We had three generations there at Thanksgiving, and loved it!

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