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Fernledge | Peaceful & Pet-friendly 5BR Mountain Cottage

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Welcome to Fernledge—nestled in the serene community of Montreat, offering a perfect blend of comfort and natural beauty.
Unwind in the inviting living room, complete with a cozy fireplace and ample seating for family gatherings.
Outdoor dining
Share meals in the dining area, conveniently located next to the kitchen, fostering easy conversation and connection.
Unwind in the inviting living room, complete with a cozy fireplace and ample seating for family gatherings.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Montreat, NC
  • Place, Robert Lake Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Patricia Cornwell Tennis Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ten Thousand Villages
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Fernledge | Peaceful & Pet-friendly 5BR Mountain Cottage

At Fernledge, your group can embrace the charm and heritage of one of Montreat's original homes. Hidden in a copse of greenery and painted to match, Fernledge is a cool retreat, despite not having central air. Enjoy your mornings and evenings on the large front porch and patio area, taking in the mountain air while sipping a refreshing lemonade or iced coffee. This five-bedroom home has plenty of space for your group to spread out. With sinks in all the upstairs bedrooms and hall baths, Fernledge has some of that old-school charm. A five-minute walk to the heart of Montreat, the location is perfect whether you're attending a conference or just enjoying your time in the cove.

Pop down to Robert Lake Park, Montreat's award-winning playground and public space, to play a rousing match of tennis or rock hop in Flat Creek. While by Lake Susan, pop into Ten Thousand Villages and peruse the ethically sourced handcrafted goods or The Montreat Store for all your area-specific treasures. Montreat's trail system offers several hiking options from easy to strenuous and is within a 5-minute drive of the home. Climb Greybeard Mountain to achieve soaring views of the Montreat valley or the easy gate-to-lake trail, Elizabeth's Path.

House Layout:
Main Level- kitchen, dining room, living room with wood stove, bedroom 1 with queen and ensuite bath.
Upper Level- bedroom 2 with a queen, bedroom 3 with twins, bedroom 4 with a king, bedroom 5 with twins, full hall bath.

Please note: This house is dog-friendly, with a $100.00 non-refundable fee per dog (maximum of two). Sorry, this home is not cat-friendly due to common allergies. This home does not have air conditioning. Linens (sheets and towels) are available for an additional fee. The basement level is a small private apartment used by the owners from time to time. Any tenant of the main house will be notified if the basement is in use during their stay.

During the summer, Montreat Conference Season - typically June through August - the home rents weekly. Mid-August through May, the home has a minimum 3-night stay, and there is a 4-night minimum for holidays.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
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 and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Montreat

Located in Montreat, this vacation home is in the mountains. White Horse Black Mountain and Swannanoa Valley Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Ten Thousand Villages and The Merry Wine Market. Old Fort Railroad Museum and Western North Carolina Nature Center are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Montreat, NC

What's nearby

  • Robert Lake Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Patricia Cornwell Tennis Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ten Thousand Villages - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Orange Peel - 22 min drive - 33.4 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 23 min drive - 32.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪No. 1 China - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lookout Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Recess Coffee and Baked Goods - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Trailhead - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fernledge | Peaceful & Pet-friendly 5BR Mountain Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Fernledge | Peaceful & Pet-friendly 5BR Mountain Cottage?

As of Mar 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fernledge | Peaceful & Pet-friendly 5BR Mountain Cottage on Apr 5, 2026 start from $296, 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 Fernledge | Peaceful & Pet-friendly 5BR Mountain Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fernledge | Peaceful & Pet-friendly 5BR Mountain Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fernledge | Peaceful & Pet-friendly 5BR Mountain Cottage located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Robert Lake Park, Patricia Cornwell Tennis Center, and Ten Thousand Villages. Pisgah National Forest and The Merry Wine Market are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

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

Montreat

LOVED our stay. The house was so unique and enjoyable!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

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

Thanksgiving celebration

Family unanimous with loving this house and area for holiday week. Black Mountain/Montreat/Asheville resilient after storm, shops, cafes, businesses open. House is well loved and comfortable for family groups, clean as a whistle.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsha W.

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

Fernledge Vacation

We enjoyed the charm of a home built in 1917 with modern conveniences. The quiet and beauty of the surroundings, front porch, wood burning stove, carport for parking and unloading and close proximity to Black Mountain were all added benefits.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

Fernledge

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: Lovely property - perfect for our group! We'll be back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eliza B.

Fernledge

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: We had a wonderful week in Montreat. The porch was our favorite place to play and hang out. Fabulous place!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

Love this house!

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: We rented the cottage while attending the Worship and Music Conference. Very comfortable, clean, well maintained property. The porch was our favorite spot to be in our free time!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

Wonderful stay!!!

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: This is the second year our group has stayed at Fernledge. It is a lovely house, perfectly appointed for our needs. We love the porch, the kitchen, and the various amenities the house offers. We hope to be back for a third year next summer!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Fernledge After-Christmas Family Trip

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: Fernledge was the perfect getaway for our family! We spent a week here after Christmas and loved every second. The house was spacious, cozy, clean, and exactly what we were looking for. The location couldn't have been more perfect - close to walkways, parks, and a quick drive into Black Mountain. We loved the wood-burning fireplace and covered porch in the front. Thank you for offering up your beautiful home to us! We hope to be back next year!

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

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

Cozy stay

I rented this house for my family of 5 and my mom, 2 sisters and 1 brother in law. We rented for an October wedding in Old Fort and the rehearsal dinner was in Asheville so this was the perfect in-between spot. The house is in a beautiful neighborhood within walking distance to lovely hiking trails. We did the lookout mountain trail vial rainbow road hike and there were amazing views from the top and we could walk to the trail head from the house!!! The house was perfect as my mom is 85 and the main floor queen bedroom with ensuite was perfect to make her very comfortable. The beds are very comfortable and the kitchen is well equipped although we did not cook there other then breakfast. I would highly recommend this house, the large front porch was the best part of this house!!! It was cool that each bedroom upstairs had a sink in each room. This made the line for the bathroom at night non existent. Again, I would highly recommend this VRBO.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian H.

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

Relaxing place

Stayed here for a few nights with my wife. The place felt tucked away yet close to Black mtn. Downtown. Throughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Samantha T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Stay in Asheville

Was a good trip! Bring towels and linens to the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lucy N.

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

Wonderful area

Very comfortable well equipped and very clean. Enjoyed our stay very much. Already thinking about return trip!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

FPC at 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 trip to Montreat for the College Student Conference. We had a wonderful time with our young people and Fernledge was absolutely the most perfect place we could have picked. Weather outside was cold and dreary but it was great to come home to a pleasant, warm, and inviting house.

10/10 Excellent

Conor K.

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

Amazing porch

Amazing porch. Great place for groups to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Charles W., Mt Pleasant, SC USA

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

Beat the heat!

We had a lovely time in this comfortable, historic home. Very quaint as well as convenient to have a sink in every bedroom despite it being only two baths and five bedroom property. No worries! Kitchen well appointed. Front porch a true magnet for our family all day and evening! Wonderful availability of a range of hikes nearby. Tennis courts at the bottom of the hill open to the public. This home has dated but comfortable, well kept furnishings.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jan S.

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

Girls Weekend Getaway

We really enjoyed the location of the property and the charm of the house. Very spacious and a lot of amenities. Very clean and comfortable. Only thing missing from the kitchen was a working coffee maker. We were only there 3 nights so not a big deal. Would recommend to a large group for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Very much enjoyed our stay in Fernledge.

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: Fernledge is a beautiful house perfectly situated in Montreat, NC (about a 20 min drive or less to Asheville). We had no problems getting to the house and very much enjoyed our stay. Greybeard was great, and even checked to make sure the house was warm during a freeze warning. All the info for driving, checking in, and checking out was provided and had no problems whatsoever with the instructions given. Would like to thank Greybeard and the owners of Fernledge for making our vacation easy and convenient!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Very pleased!

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: A small youth group attended an event at the Montreat Conference Center for the week. The house worked out beautifully with great dining and living space and plenty of sleeping space. Two bathrooms is a bit tight when multiple teenagers are involved, but everything worked out great. Staying in the middle of July, we made use of the many fans throughout the house, including the attic fan to keep the house cool and didn't miss the a/c at all. Thank you for a wonderful week!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brenda P.

Fernledge

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: Comfortable, roomy house!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Wonderful Retreat

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: Perfect house for a writers' retreat -- peace and quiet, a wonderful front porch for hanging out. This is a 1917 historic home with enough modern upgrades to ensure comfort. Montreat provides a great backdrop and Asheville is a half-hour away.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sheila C., North Augusta, SC

Ladies Retreat

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: Had a lovely stay at Fernledge. Montreat was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Fernledge is Awesome!

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: Fantastic House --just perfect for our youth and adults attending Montreat's Youth Conference.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brock B.

New Year's Rental

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: We enjoyed this home while we were in Montreat for a wedding on New Year's Eve. We were so glad to see that the home stayed warm in this cold period. The location, the carport, and ease of entry into the home added to our satisfaction. The dining room and living room are spacious enough for a number of guests, if needed. We would recommend this home and would stay there again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Janet T.

Fabulous!

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: We had a terrific stay in a great house! It is close to everything. Loved the carport!
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

ALicia R.

Youth Group from Florida

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: Fernledge was a cozy cottage. We rented two houses and it was the one closest to the Conference center so our group met and ate lunch there everyday.

About the host

Hosted by Greybeard Rentals

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Greybeard Rentals manages vacation rentals and vacation cabins in Asheville, Black Mountain, Montreat, Old Fort and surrounding areas. Located 10-15 minutes from downtown Asheville, Black Mountain is a quaint town with many great shopping options, delicious restaurants, breweries and access to hiking trails and wilderness areas. TripAdvisor named Black Mountain one of America's Prettiest Towns in 2017. Asheville is home to award-winning restaurants, stunning mountain views with access to areas like the Blue Ridge Parkway, The Biltmore Estate, and a variety of local art and culture. Oh, and did we mention Asheville has had the record for having more breweries per capita than any other U.S. city? We held the title for Beer City USA in 2009. Hiking trails are also located throughout western North Carolina.

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