Rustic Mountain Retreat/Mountain Views/Pet & Kid Friendly

• Black Mtn. Family getaway

  Black Mtn. Family getaway

  • Guest Jim
  • Date of stay 03/29/13
  • Review Submitted 04/18/13
  Great place. Exactly as described and very suitable for our big family. Very woodsy location but only minutes from the town of Black Mtn. Big front porch was good for gathering and barbecuing. Easy to get to from I 40. Hiking trails were close and doable by all. Likely a good place in summer with the creek next to the property and lots of rhododendron. We will go back. If you go, don't miss a short trip to Pisgah Brewing only 8 minutes away.

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

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• Nicely secluded retreat

  Nicely secluded retreat

  • Guest Palmetto Dawg
  • Date of stay 04/01/13
  • Review Submitted 04/07/13
  Our family truly enjoyed this mountain retreat. The weather was just warming up and we didn't take advantage of the front porch quite as much since we were hiking most every day, all day. The hiking trails on the grounds of the assembly were nice. Catawba Falls was the best hike of all...beautiful falls and mildly challenging trails and then some more challenging sections at the top. This house was a great place for our children and our dog. We found it to be very comfortable and enjoyed our stay very much! The house was definitely well-stocked as compared to prior rentals; the owners seemed to anticipate what families would need, but would be least likely to travel with! Black Mountain is one of our favorite destinations. Plan a dinner at The Red Rocker Inn and save room for their Bumble Pie, or if you like a lighter meal, The Dark Street Deli is fantastic. Fresh Pizza and Pasta has wonderful food too, including gluten-free pizza and a fantastic veggie pizza. Kilwins for ice cream or fudge is a must as are some of the wonderful coffee shops. Take a hike in Montreat, too, if you have time, as the views of the Seven Sisters are beautiful! Lake Tomahawk Park is a fun place to take a good walk after lunch and has a nice playground for young children. We can't wait to be back next year, or maybe sooner!

  Recommended for: Pet owners, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children, sightseeing.

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• Wonderful place for family celebration

  Wonderful place for family celebration

  • Guest Booklady
  • Date of stay 03/14/13
  • Review Submitted 04/03/13
  What a great place to be with all the children and grandchildren. We appreciated the fact that the house had a lived-in feel and was not so perfect that we could not relax. While there, we found ourselves thinking about when we could come again. We enjoyed hiking the trails on the assembly grounds and spent a morning hiking up to Catawba Falls and also some time in Black Mountain. The location worked well for all of us and also NC extended family who were able share a dinner with us. Since we have a piano player in the family, we were had fun around the baby grand and the grandchildren enjoyed all the toys and puzzles. Could the porch have been more perfect for early morning coffee, a cookout or late evening s'mores around the fireplace? Waking up to beautiful sunrise views and the sound of the stream outside was enough to spoil us. Enjoyed the updated kitchen and bathrooms - my only recommendation would be to add some good kitchen cutlery. While there, I kept wondering about the story behind the house and its relation to the assembly - would loved to have seen a history about the house available for visitors.

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

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• Absolutely loved it!

  Absolutely loved it!

  • Guest Kim
  • Date of stay 03/22/13
  • Review Submitted 03/30/13
  This home is wonderful; my family and I (8 in all, plus 2 dogs) stayed comfortably. The house is so rustic, but yet updated. It is very cozy; not at all like a "stripped down rental." We felt as if we were staying at a relatives home; it was fantastic! We decided to make this a yearly trip. Already looking forward to the next time!

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

  Owner response: Kimberly and Justin: I am so appreciative of your comments concerning my home. It is heart warming to know other guest enjoy my home as much as I do. I hope you have an opportunity to return to Black Mountain and my home. Enjoy the upcoming summer. Regards, Susan

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• Rustic but with all the right upgrades

  Rustic but with all the right upgrades

  • Guest Jason
  • Date of stay 02/22/13
  • Review Submitted 02/27/13
  We've stayed here twice so far and thoroughly enjoyed our stay both times. The house has great character and is in a great location to Black Mountain. It's not hard to get to, but still feels very private and has a great view. Even the bedrooms have an amazing view. This is a great pet-friendly option with privacy and nice separate spaces (& priv bathrooms and even a private deck) for each couple or family staying there. The covered porch is absolutely amazing... weather permitting, we found ourselves wanting to spend most of our time there. As rustic as the rest of the house is, the kitchen and bathrooms have been updated well including radiant floor heat, dishwasher, nice counter tops, etc. Loved it and will likely be staying there again soon!

  Recommended for: Pet owners, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Jason: I apologize for being so late in responding to your review of my home. You and your family are always welcome and I hope to see you next year. Regards, Susan

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• Awesome

  Awesome

  • Guest Barbara P.
  • Date of stay 09/28/12
  • Review Submitted 10/07/12
  We loved our weekend stay at this awesome property. The location is perfect for activities in Black Mountain but remote enough to really allow you to relax and unwind. There are many places to hike and nice paved roads that provide walking trails even in the rain. The house was perfect for our group of 8 adults. It is large and well furnished and very comfortable. We particularly loved the porch (especially on that rainy day!).

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

  Owner response: Barbara I am so glad you enjoyed your visit. The views of Blue Ridge Mountains from the porch can be awesome at this time of the year. I hope you have the opportunity to come back to Black Mountain next year. Best regards, Susan

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• Beautiful & Quiet Property

  Beautiful & Quiet Property

  • Guest Silas
  • Date of stay 09/07/12
  • Review Submitted 09/13/12
  Thanks again for letting us use your home. The place was beautiful and very clean. Property location was tucked away and hidden. Porch was the best part of the home with amazing views. Overall, the place is extremely spacious with plenty of rooms, many of which we did not utilize. We have no complaints whatsover and look forward to being back.

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

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• Beautiful retreat

  Beautiful retreat

  • Guest cbeagle
  • Date of stay 05/12/12
  • Review Submitted 05/15/12
  Hidden property close to the town of Black Mountain offered a great family retreat. Lots of room for everyone, including the dogs. The cabin is upscale yet rustic, the best of both worlds. We will definitely return, and can't wait to sit on the porch again with a cup of coffee and enjoy the mountain views.

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

  Owner response: Lisa: I apologize for being late in getting a response back to you. I am thrilled you enjoyed my house. I look forward to having you visit with me again and having a cup of coffee on the porch. Susan

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• A hidden treasure

  A hidden treasure

  • Guest Mim
  • Date of stay 09/02/11
  • Review Submitted 09/05/11
  We stayed over a long weekend and wished we'd reserved it longer. A lot of rentals cram as many beds as possible into various rooms - not here. The beds/bathrooms are realistically proportionate, great care has been taken to make this home appealing to adults yet safe/easy for pets and children. The home is well-kept, very clean, but very inviting - spatial, yet cozy. You feel as though you're in the middle of nowhere, but conveniences and 'civilization' are close by. Rental terms are easy and the view is fantastic. I could have stayed on the porch 24/7. Thank you, Susan, for making this weekend so special - we will be back!

  Recommended for: Pet owners, girls getaway, families with young children.

  Owner response: I so appreciate your positive comments---I have strived to fine tune the responsability of keeping my home in perfect condition. I was encourged to put my home on VRBO by some friends, and finally did it in June of 2010. Nedless to say, there were some issues that had to be addressed and changes made. But I now have my "team" who makes sure everything is in perfect condition each time a guest stays at my home. I am glad to hear from each of you that my home was both inviting and relaxing. Thank you for taking the time to send a review in writing, and you are welcome to go back at any time---Susan

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• great hiking trails

  great hiking trails

  • Guest John
  • Date of stay 09/02/10
  • Review Submitted 01/11/11
  great place for a family reunion or vacation. it was a very pleasant surprise to find such great hiking trails on the grounds of the assembly just a few blocks from this wonderful mountain retreat. hiking trails for short and long hikes with great views.

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

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Jan 02-Mar 31, 2013 .. $200/night plus tax of $13.50
Apr 01-Sep 30, 2013 .. $225/night plus tax of $15.20
Oct 01-Jan 02, 2014 .. $250/night plus tax of $16.90
Until booked rates are subject to change.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.