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Rustic Timber | 5-Bedroom Pet Friendly Black Mountain Retreat with Views

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A two-story cabin with a balcony on the upper floor, surrounded by trees.
A covered outdoor seating area with a table set for a meal, surrounded by chairs, and overlooking a forested landscape.
A spacious living room with leather sofas, a fireplace, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A wooden deck with Adirondack chairs and a red sofa, overlooking a forested area.
A forested valley with a mountain in the background.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    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.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Robert Lake Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Fairview, NC
  • Place, Robert Lake Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Ten Thousand Villages
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Patricia Cornwell Tennis Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • 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 Single 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

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About the area

Black Mountain

Located in Black Mountain, this holiday 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Ten Thousand Villages and The Merry Wine Market. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby water tubing, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Map
Fairview, NC

What's nearby

  • Robert Lake Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ten Thousand Villages - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • 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
  • ‪Dripolator Coffeehouse - ‬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 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 labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was awesome, the driveway on the other hand was tricky unless you're used to driving up steep inclines. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 21, 2026
Thank you for your review! We are very happy that you were pleased with your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend away!

Perfect place for a group of 5 couples to get away and hang out.
Stayed 2 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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for a large group

We loved our stay! The beds were very comfortable, check in was seamless, and the Yonder team were very communicative.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
View from the deck with furniture. Table fireplace was a great plus.
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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Breathtaking views

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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Stay

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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint and comfortable

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.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

All good except for the driveway

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Leach Reinion

Great spot
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 14, 2023
Thanks for 5-stars, William. We are delighted that you enjoyed your reunion stay at Rustic Timber, and we hope to host y'all again sometime! :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice Stay In Montreat

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

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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome mountain stay

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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place!

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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Mountain Getaway

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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family Get-Away

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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Weekend

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!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Few things that we were not so happy

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!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing house and location

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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in Montreat

Wonderful property in great location.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Gorgeous house WAY UP!

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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