A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
Guests like the location for the scenic views.
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 14
Popular amenities
Balcony
Dog-friendly
Arcade/game room
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Explore the area
Fairview, NC
Robert Lake Park
Place, Robert Lake Park
13 min walk
Ten Thousand Villages
Place, Ten Thousand Villages
13 min walk
Patricia Cornwell Tennis Center
Place, Patricia Cornwell Tennis Center
16 min walk
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
37 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Common Space
1 Double Sofa Bed
Lower Terrace Level Bunk Room (#5)
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
Lower Terrace Level Guest Suite (#4)
1 King Bed
Main Level Primary Suite (#1)
1 King Bed
Upper Level Level Guest Suite (#2)
1 Queen Bed
Upper Level Level Guest Suite (#3)
1 Queen Bed
5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Half Bathroom
Toilet
Private ensuite Full Bath (#2)
Toilet · Shower only
Private ensuite Full Bath (#4)
Toilet · Shower only
Private ensuite Full Bath (#5)
Toilet · Shower only
Private Ensuite Full Bath (#1)
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Private Ensuite Full Bath (#3)
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Rustic Timber | 5-Bedroom Pet Friendly Black Mountain Retreat with Views
Escape to Rustic Timber, a spacious 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath timber-frame retreat in historic Montreat, North Carolina. Perfect for families, friends, and multigenerational groups, the home offers spectacular Blue Ridge Mountain views, three outdoor living areas, a gas fire table, and plenty of room to gather or unwind. Enjoy a private mountain setting just minutes from downtown Black Mountain and within easy reach of Asheville and the Biltmore Estate.
Perfect For * Family reunions and multigenerational vacations * Large-group mountain getaways near Asheville * Pet-friendly vacations in Montreat and Black Mountain * Friends traveling together for hiking and outdoor adventures * Blue Ridge Mountain vacations with long-range views * Groups visiting Montreat, the Biltmore Estate, or Blue Ridge Parkway * Travelers seeking privacy, outdoor living space, and easy access to nature
What You'll Love * Spectacular long-range Blue Ridge Mountain views * Private setting inside the historic Montreat community * Spacious timber-frame design with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams * Three porches, decks, and patios * Lower-level TV room * Custom outdoor gas fire table * Multiple indoor and outdoor gathering spaces * Easy access to Montreat's trails, creeks, playgrounds, and recreation areas * Paved, year-round access * Convenient location near Black Mountain, Asheville, and the Biltmore Estate
Home Features 5 bedrooms | 5 full bathrooms + powder room | Sleeps 14 in beds | Maximum occupancy: 16** * Expansive great room with soaring ceilings and a wood-burning stove * Fully equipped kitchen for preparing family meals * Open living and dining areas for spending time together * Hardwood floors and distinctive timber-frame construction * Lower-level TV room * Multiple spaces for gathering or enjoying quiet time * Large windows showcasing the surrounding mountain scenery
Outdoor Features * Three porches, decks, and patios * Expansive deck directly off the kitchen and great room * Long-range mountain views * Custom gas fire table * Outdoor seating for morning coffee, evening conversations, and stargazing * Peaceful wooded surroundings with opportunities to see wildlife and fireflies * Convenient access to Montreat's walking and hiking trails * Nearby creeks, playgrounds, tennis courts, and recreation areas * Scenic river views along nearby walking trails
Practical Details * Linens & towels provided (one set per guest) * Driveway is steep. 4WD required in winter weather * Parking: 3 car parking behind house on main level and numerous spots on dead end gravel road below the house (approx 100 yards) * WiFi: Download Speed Range- 35.0Mbps -51.6 / Upload Speed Range- 10.5Mbps - 11.2Mbps * Easy self check-in for a smooth arrival * Minimum booking age: the reserving guest must be 25+ * Year-round access via paved roads * Located inside the gates of Montreat * Reserving guest must be present for the duration of the stay
📍 Location Highlights Montreat, NC 10 minutes → Downtown Black Mountain 10 minutes → Lake Eden / Lake Eden Music & Arts Festival 15 minutes → the Biltmore Estate entrance 20 minutes → downtown Asheville 30 minutes → Asheville Regional Airport 45 minutes → Lake Lure, NC Minutes from Montreat's hiking trails, creeks, parks, playgrounds, and tennis courts
Extras with Yonder * Discounted Biltmore tickets: after booking, you'll receive a guest-only code for ticket savings * Yonder Experience Program: optional discounts on curated adventures (fly fishing, waterfall hikes, in-home chef dinners, yoga, art workshops, and more)
Professionally managed by Yonder, our local team is dedicated to delivering a smooth, high-quality guest experience from booking through check-out, with thoughtful care and consistent support every step of the way. Our Guest Experience Team is available every day of the year from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM by phone, text, message, or email, with emergency support available overnight.
⭐ Yonder Policies & Information
Cleaning Fee & Clean Guarantee Yonder is committed to full transparency. All cleaning fees are clearly disclosed and backed by our **100% Clean Guarantee**. Reach out to our Guest Experience Team for further details.
Check-In / Check-Out Check in is at 4pm and check out is at 10am. We're happy to review early and late check requests and will do our best to accommodate. While early check-in or late check-out can't be guaranteed, we always make every effort to honor these requests when availability allows. Paid options may be available.
Pet Policy Dog-friendly home! Up to two dogs are welcome with a $130 non-refundable pet fee.
Quiet Policy This home is located in a peaceful, private mountain community. To preserve the relaxing setting for everyone, please keep noise to a respectful level at all times. Parties and disruptive behavior aren't permitted, and we kindly ask that you be mindful of neighbors and quiet hours starting at 10pm.
Extended Stays Reservations of 30+ days are subject to additional review. Stays exceeding 90 days require a separate agreement. A security deposit, mid stay cleaning fees and trash pick up fees may apply depending on the length of stay.
Military Discount We proudly offer a 5% discount to active duty military members and veterans. Proper documentation is required. Reach out to our Guest Experience Team for details.
Last-Minute Bookings For reservations made **within 5 days of arrival**, additional verification is required to protect our homeowners and guests. This includes: * A clear photo of a government-issued ID * A full facial selfie of the primary guest holding that ID (must match the reservation name) * A photo showing the last 4 digits of the payment method in the primary guest's name Subject to security screening for verification and authenticity. Failure to complete verification may result in cancellation.
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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the neighborhood
Black Mountain
Located in Black Mountain, this vacation home is in the mountains. Swannanoa Valley Museum and Arrowhead Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Patricia Cornwell Tennis Center and Black Mountain Golf Club. Traveling with kids? Consider Ten Thousand Villages and The Merry Wine Market. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
Patricia Cornwell Tennis Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Catawba Falls - 23 min drive - 26.7 km
Biltmore Estate - 30 min drive - 38.6 km
Getting around
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 37 min drive
Restaurants
Recess Coffee and Baked Goods - 9 min drive
McDonald's - 10 min drive
Ole's Guacamoles - 8 min drive
Starbucks - 9 min drive
Lookout Brewing Company - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Rustic Timber | 5-Bedroom Pet Friendly Black Mountain Retreat with Views pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Rustic Timber | 5-Bedroom Pet Friendly Black Mountain Retreat with Views?
As of Oct 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rustic Timber | 5-Bedroom Pet Friendly Black Mountain Retreat with Views on Nov 17, 2026 start from $618, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Rustic Timber | 5-Bedroom Pet Friendly Black Mountain Retreat with Views?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Rustic Timber | 5-Bedroom Pet Friendly Black Mountain Retreat with Views?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Rustic Timber | 5-Bedroom Pet Friendly Black Mountain Retreat with Views located?
This family-friendly Black Mountain vacation home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Robert Lake Park, Ten Thousand Villages, and Patricia Cornwell Tennis Center. Pisgah National Forest is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Our stay at Rustic Timber was excellent. It is one of the most beautiful views you can get in Montreat, NC. I would definitely recommend this property to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 10, 2025
Thank you for your review! We’re very happy that you were pleased with your stay.
It was a really nice place. We were there for a wedding at the Barn at Montreat and the bridal couple liked our house so much that they spent two nights with us. Very nice view and nice to have all the bathrooms.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 15, 2025
Thank you for your review! We’re very happy that you were pleased with your stay.
Really nice property very comfortable we had 8 adults which was perfect would have been tight with more . The kitchen is modern and nice but not spacious. Again an excellent place for our group of 8 loved the town and area weather was beautiful and views from this property are exceptional!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 19, 2022
David, thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you and your group enjoyed your stay at Rustic Timber. We hope you're all doing well, and Yonder welcomes you back anytime!
We love Montreat and this property does not disappoint. Clean, quiet and a pretty winter view. Our family enjoyed the fireplaces and fire pit. Furniture was comfortable. We would stay again. Driveway is very steep and shared. The only thing missing for us was lamps, as we don’t enjoy overhead lighting.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 30, 2026
Thank you for your review! We are very happy that you were pleased with your stay.q
Lovely home with lots of charm! The kitchen looks much bigger in the online pics, but we made it work - lots of rubbing elbows :-) Beautiful views but make sure your car can handle the hills up and up and up… and up! Use the directions they send rather than GPS.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 6, 2026
Thank you for your review! We are very happy that you were pleased with your stay.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Nov 6, 2017
Fall trip to Montreat
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was a perfect house for a week in Montreat during the fall. Beautiful views from the front porch. A very comfortable house for a crowd with bedroom spread over three floors.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
Great to hear! Thank you for letting us know how the stay went at Rustic Timber.
This is a beautiful cabin with great views of the mountains. It has ample kitchen items and is located in a quiet area of Montreat. The major drawback is the driveway entrance which is steep and unlevel. You will need an SUV with good tires or a high-profile vehicle to navigate the driveway.
Beautiful, brand new home with awesome fireplaces, gorgeous deck
Stayed here with a few families, and it was perfect. Gorgeous house, newly built. The decks are awesome, and are the main outdoor space to hang out in (no yard otherwise). There are several fireplaces in the house, including a gas one in the master bedroom. The ping pong table was a hit with the kids. I will say that while all the roads getting up there are paved, they can be quite steep or winding, so just know that; it comes with going to the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 2, 2022
Daniel, thanks so much for your review! We are thrilled to hear that you and your group enjoyed your stay at Rustic Timber. The fireplaces are perfect for those chillier nights ;) We hope you're all doing well, and we welcome you back to this or any other Yonder home!
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10/10 Excellent
Siratsavong S.
Feb 26, 2018
Beautiful cabin that met all our needs!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The cabin was beautiful! The moment we opens the door we were blown away by the view we saw. The cabin had more than enough room for our family. The kids loved the bunk beds downstairs. We definitely didn’t need to fight for a bathroom, each room had its own. The balcony was a great hangout place morning, lunch, or dinner...we are definitely planning to come back.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
Excellent. Very pleased to hear that you were happy with the accommodations at Rustic Timber. We will look forward to welcoming you back.
We just returned from a 5-night stay for 6 adults at Rustic Timber.
The property was pretty much as described...beautiful inside and out, could sleep a small army, was well-maintained and provided extremely comfortable accommodations.
We especially enjoyed the wood framing, Tempurpedic bedding, gas fire table on the deck and the fireplace on the one chilly night of our trip. We spent quite a bit of time on the deck except when the construction project across the street was operating. We also enjoyed the relatively remote location – nobody drives by. The bedrooms were spacious with nice private bathroom facilities (that could really use some towel hooks/racks).
We originally had planned on 8 adults but a late cancellation reduced our numbers to 6. The silver lining in the cancellation was that the great room, deck and dining table were suited more for 6 adults than 8. The kitchen, while well-equipped, was significantly under-sized as we found ourselves bumping into each other quite regularly. If we were to have a group of more than 6 adults in the future with a wish to hang together as a group, we would probably look elsewhere.
In our opinion, the biggest flaw with Rustic Timber is the driveway. We can appreciate that building a house into a hillside is challenging but there had to have been a better option for the driveway engineering. It is extremely steep (perhaps 45˚) and the parking logistics were awkward at best.
In terms of value, Rustic Timber is pricy but does provide high quality accommodations so we see value as reasonable.
In case the owners read this review: You have a 125' tall tree that looks to be either dead or dying out front which will cause significant damage to the house should it fall the wrong way (NE). If it falls, it will also take out the power lines so maybe you can coerce your utility company into removing it. It will not be an easy job. Also might consider some carpenter bee traps as they are quite fond of the wooden beams.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 14, 2023
Thanks for your review, John. We are so pleased that you and your group enjoyed your overall stay at Rustic Timber. The remoteness of the home is definitely one of the best parts! Your worry about the tree falling is appreciated, and we will certainly keep an eye on any developments. We will also pass along your suggestion for adding carpenter bee traps. We hope you’re all doing well, and we welcome you back to explore any of our Yonder homes! :)
Verified review
8/10 Good
Jeffery J.
Nov 3, 2021
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
House had beautiful views in mountain setting
The cleanliness did not meet expectations. While looking for ceiling fan remote underwear & an empty water bottle was found under bed. The refrigerator had sticky smudges on it.
There were flying spiders/insects in the basement bedrooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 9, 2021
Jeffrey, we are deeply sorry that the home was not clean when you arrived; Yonder has a 100% Clean Guarantee however, we are not perfect and if the home is not up to these or your standards, we will do everything we can to fix the issues when given the opportunity. We hope you're doing well, and we welcome you back to this or any other Yonder home!
We LOVED the rustic timber. Accommodated our team and their spouses. Enough space for us to be together, yet enough space for all to have our own space!! Every room had an on suite. We would love to stay again.
The only thing we would have liked is a bigger grill
We loved the outdoor spaces. The fire pit at night!!
Awesome stay!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 29, 2021
Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you and your group enjoyed your stay at Rustic Timber. We hope you're all doing well, and Yonder can't wait to see you again!
Great house and location. We really enjoyed our stay. Can be difficult to find at night and driveway is a challenge.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 29, 2021
Dave, thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Rustic Timber. We hope you're all doing well, and Yonder welcomes you back anytime!
We loved our time at this house. We had 10 adults and 4 children staying and everything worked out perfectly. There was plenty of room for everyone and I have never stayed anywhere with a better stocked kitchen! We had a wonderful time and would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 29, 2021
Annika, thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you and your group enjoyed your stay at Rustic Timber. We hope you're all doing well, and Yonder welcomes you back anytime!
The house was amazing. The driveway steepness and mountain roads should have been conveyed beforehand, and the fact that there is absolutely no yard to use. We were promised a pool table and fooseball table in the game room, but there were neither, and the management did not know the situation. There was a ping pong table, but not enough paddles or balls, so that was a bit inconvenient. We had to purchase our own. But the house itself was beautiful and well kept. I just think the management could have been a little better. The town of Montreat was a perfect little town with great restaurants, too. Top rate property!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 23, 2021
Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Rustic Timber; we also apologize for any miscommunication on amenities that you had expected. We hope you're doing well, and Yonder welcomes you back anytime!
Beautiful property and location. Well stocked house. Ping pong table and fire pit were a bonus. Driveway is pretty steep. Overall great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 22, 2021
Peter, thank you for the 5-star review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Rustic Timber. We hope you're doing well, and Yonder can't wait to see you again!
We had a great stay at Rustic Timbers. The house is beautiful and was the perfect amount of space for 8 adults and 6 kids. It was very clean and the beds were very comfortable! The decks were perfect and had a group fire table to sit around. We loved the view and sitting around this table. The kids love playing by the creek right beside the house. We had a great time. The driveway is a bit crazy (steep and uneven so your tires squeal at the top when you're pulling up to the house but they tell you about that - still a little unsettling). And there's only a couple of things I can think that would have made the stay a little more comfortable: the kitchen is small for as many people can stay there so if you're cooking meals, you'll want to plan ahead how to accomplish it without everyone in there at the same time; they only have a small camping grill - which for as many people as can stay there seemed like an odd choice. We had to split up steaks being grilled and then half in a pan so that everyone could eat at the same time; and then lastly - there's no towel racks which was just really weird - no where to hang your hand towel or towels and the shower curtain rod in one of the 2nd level bathrooms was about to fall down. But small things to overcome - the house is really great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 18, 2021
Jess, thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Rustic Timber. We hope you're all doing well, and Yonder welcomes you back anytime!
We enjoyed our stay in general but there were few things I wish there were a little different. First of all the driveway was definitely an issued we are not use to drive on driveways like that at all. Driving a mini van on that driveway was scary. We were a family of 16 expecting to do a grill for all of us. The grill that the house offers is very tiny it took us a very long time to actually eat. There was a pin pong table which my kids enjoyed. Next time I will look for a house that has a hot tub because after tubing we were soak & wet and very cold, so The kids & adults would really enjoy a time to relax on a hot tub. The house was very modern & everything was clean & looked beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 6, 2021
Lorena, thank you for the 4-star review! We are so happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay at Rustic Timber. Your suggestion for a larger grill is valued, and we will definitely pass it along for the owners' consideration. We hope you're all doing well, and we welcome you back to this or any other Yonder home--we have over 20 homes that have a hot tub!!
The house was super clean, new construction and nice furniture. The location is amazing, neighbors are very nice. The kids played around the house for hours. It was a lot of fun for all ages!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 12, 2021
Paola, thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay at Rustic Timber. We hope you are all doing well, and Yonder welcomes you back anytime!
The house was fantastic with beds for all our large family and the porch and view were a treat. As long time Montreaters our only negative was that we were so high up and out of walking range for the children and their activities.,
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
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