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Cozy Mountain Cabin with Modern Amenities

Holiday home in Montreat with kitchen and patio

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Street view of house and front patio
Wildflowers greet you upon arrival
Enjoy morning coffee or an afternoon toddy while watching the wildlife
Original sign from the 100 year old home
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122276 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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  • Place, Robert Lake Park
  • Place, Lake Tomahawk
  • Place, Catawba Falls
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5 - Ground Floor Bunk Room

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Mountain Cabin with Modern Amenities

Built in 1924, Idlewood has maintained its original charm and grace for almost 100 years. This 5 bedroom 3 bath natural wood house was recently updated with HVAC, updated kitchen, and a general facelift. The large living room with stone fireplace is the perfect place to enjoy friends and family...or retreat to the peaceful covered porch with rocking chairs, porch swings, and a view of lookout mountain. A large backyard is perfect for grilling, corn hole, or even an outdoor movie night. Located in the center of Montreat, Idlewood is an easy 3-5 minute walk to Lake Susan, tennis courts, the barn, and dozens of hiking trails.

Location - Idlewood is centrally located in Montreat. We are walking distance to everything in Montreat (tennis, Lake Susan, Robert Lake Park, etc), a 5 minute drive to Black Mountain town center, and a 20 minute drive to downtown Asheville and Biltmore.

Features - Updated in 2020, this air conditioned home features wonderful outdoor spaces, antiques, comfortable sleeping areas, an updated kitchen, hardwood floors, wood walls and ceilings a 100 year old stone fireplace, and is located in the ideal Montreat location.

Main Floor - The main floor includes a fabulous peaceful covered porch with 2 porch swings, a spacious living room with stone fireplace, flanked by 4 bedrooms (2 king, 2 queen/twin) and 2 bathrooms and outdoor patio with comfortable seating.

Ground Floor - Kitchen, Dining room, bunk room with trundle and bathroom/laundry room combo. Off the dining room is a patio for grilling and outdoor space for family fun.

Located within walking distance to all of the Montreat attractions and inside the Conference Center area, Idlewood is less than a 5 minute walk to Lake Susan, 5 minute drive to Black Mountain, and 20 minute drive to Asheville.

This is an ideal spot for families as well as a girls' getaway or men's golfing group.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking on prop. results in forfeiture of deposit
CANCELATIONS - All cancelations must be requested through the original VRBO reservation. Please note all cancelation policies prior to booking.
NO PETS, NO SMOKING, NO EXCESSIVE NOISE or PARTIES - Montreat Noise ordinance is in effect 9pm - 8am. Excessive noise may result in a police visit.
LINENS – Unless linens are rented through your booking, guests are required to provide their own sheets pillowcases, and towels.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Montreat

Located in Montreat, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance and Robert Lake Park, while White Horse Black Mountain and Swannanoa Valley Museum are cultural highlights. Ten Thousand Villages and The Merry Wine Market are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Montreat, NC

What's nearby

  • Robert Lake Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ten Thousand Villages - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lake Tomahawk - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Black Mountain Center for the Arts - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Catawba Falls - 21 min drive - 21.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lookout Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Pure And Proper - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Louise's Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Recess Coffee and Baked Goods - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Mountain Cabin with Modern Amenities pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Mountain Cabin with Modern Amenities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Mountain Cabin with Modern Amenities?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Mountain Cabin with Modern Amenities located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 15-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 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect place to stay! This cottage is full of character and charm, yet offers every modern comfort you could wish for. The beds are comfortable, the kitchen and bathrooms are thoughtfully stocked with all the essentials, and the back porch might just be the best place to relax in all of Montreat. We absolutely love Idlewood and highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alec C.

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

Cool mountain house

The house was a classic mountain home with comfortable beds, a nice kitchen and an incredible back porch. Our family of 5 loved everything about it.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

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

Mountain get away

The house was perfect in every way
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adele G.

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

Beautiful mountain getaway

Idlewood was the perfect place to spend Fall Break with our family and friends. Montreat offers wonderful hikes and beautiful scenery. The house was cozy and perfect for two families!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

lynn r.

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

Wonderful Montreat Home

We adored our time at this wonderful Montreat home. The screened back porch was a dream, and we enjoyed the beginning and end of each day there. The location allowed us to walk to Lake Susan and all our activities. We highly recommend this cozy montreat cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

jmcurrin C.

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

Great Mountain Cottage

Loved our stay at Idlewood. The house was extremely clean and kitchen was as well equipped as we have seen at any rental. Location is great with easy access to trails and Montreat amenities, and a short drive to downtown Black Mountain. We enjoyed the area over New Years and are looking forward to trying it out for a summer stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russell J.

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

75th birthday gathering

Excellent place for celebrating my 75th birthday with 6 friends of a lifetime.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate F.

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

Awesome Home!

Beautiful, rustic, cozy home nestled in the Black Mountains! Margaret & Daisy were very helpful with questions and recommendations! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

Girls trip

We had a great stay and enjoyed the cabin. The only suggestion I have is to let people know that the front door locks automatically when you leave and close it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

Cozy stay

What a cozy spot to spend the weekend with family! From the doors to the porch swings to the fire place there is so much antique charm to appreciate and enjoy. It’s in a great location with walking distance to the creek and park. The hosts were very accessible and prompt to return answers to our questions. We loved our stay and hope to be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurey H.

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

Making Memories!

It was a great place for 3 generations to be together for the Memorial Day long weekend! The layout of the house including a great Montreat porch and a backyard fire pit for somemores went to making a lot of memories with grandchildren! As one of the 4year old olds exclaimed, “it was cozy!”
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

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

Great girls weekend!

This was the most awesome house! Very unique and cozy. It was a family trip for 3 generations of women. We had the best time. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elsa H.

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

Montreat Treat !!

We enjoyed the area and the home was absolutely charming. Very impressed with how well equipped the kitchen is for cooking. Communication with the owner was top notch. We had several questions prior to arrival and she was very helpful !!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katy L.

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

Fabulous find in Montreat!!!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Idlywood. Very charming property. Hiking Greybeard Trail is a must! Tennis in the mornings was fun too! Owner, Margaret, was fabulous with her communication and quick responses. What a great weekend getaway. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Monique H.

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

Enjoyable stay for ours girls weekend

We enjoyed the stay, there was plenty of room for all of us, and it was very charming. The kitchen was well supplied with everything you need. The outdoor fire made for a nice evening of roasting marshmallows and enjoying the yard. The driveway was very steep and a little difficult after rain.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J.

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

Wonderful time at Idlewood

This is a charming, well loved home that easily accommodated the 11 of us. This is one of the best appointed kitchens to meet the needs of almost anyone who spends time in the kitchen. These owners are generous in their supply of paper products and kitchen needs. Very impressive. Almost everything has been thought of by these owners. The comfortable living room and large dining table was a hit with all and the general neighborhood is very special. Wonderful playground and cafe and a couple of shops in walking distance and nice hikes nearby in Montreat. Named correctly...a cozy and fun place!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melody A.

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

Wonderful Weekend

We had a great weekend at the cabin. We had plenty of room and it was stocked so well. We set around the fireplace outside on Friday night and loved it. The next night we made a fire inside and played cards. I absolutely loved the covered porch upstairs. I could have stayed there all weekend. So peaceful. Would certainly pick this place again. I am jealous of whoever gets it next weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

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

Nice stay, great location, rustic home

This is a great location. The hosts are responsive and accommodating. I found it odd that we had to rent sheets and towels, and then pay extra to have the beds made. Appliances are all new, and lots of supplies in the kitchen and firewood. New TVs and washer/dryer. Home is very old and could use some repairs (some doors don't close properly, need another space heater for downstairs).
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adriane R., Columbia SC

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

Great House

We stayed here for a weekend in January. The house is charmingly vintage. The kitchen was well equipped and you could tell someone who loves to cook and bake stays here often. They even had coffee and hot cocoa for us AND s’mores sticks. There was enough seating in the living room for everyone in our group. It’s a very short walk to the Montreat conference center/Inn and stores. The kitchen is downstairs away from the bedrooms and living space which may present an obstacle to those who have a hard time going up and down stairs. The seemingly new tvs in each room were a plus. We hope to stay there again! It’s also a very short drive to Blavk Mountain.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Hunter B.

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

The tradition lives on!

We had a fun time… 8 girls keeping the Montreat tradition alive! We had hoped linens and towels were included- they take up lots of packing space, but we read at the last minute we needed to pack ours. Nice, cozy house. The downstairs kitchen seemed a little funky, but we made it work! The upstairs porch was covered in leaves, but that must not have bothered us too badly, because we didn’t use the blower! Overall very nice, with parking being a little tricky!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corrie I., Atlanta, Ga

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

So charming!

We absolutely loved staying here! The dart board and board games were highlights for our elementary aged kids and us adults spent as much time as we could on that charming porch. The swinging benches were nap-worthy, the strung white lights added such a fun vibe. We also loved the fire pit area with its own set of strung cafe lights. All of the little details were provided (started pack of firewood if needed, toilet paper/paper towels, coffee, and even laundry detergent. That was so helpful. The owners were so kind and easy to communicate with (and kind...my son accidentally broke one of their lovely walking sticks and I was so grateful for the owners' graciousness when I told them about it.). This place is delightful and we have recommended it to several friends already.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Virginia C., Wilmington, NC

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

Wonderful week, great cottage with character

We spent a week at Idlewood with the kids (4 and 7) and grandparents, for an end of summer family vacation. It was our first time in Montreat and it is a special place. We enjoyed fantastic hiking (plenty of nearby easy trails), creeks, beautiful homes, and with Black Mountain and Ashville close by, there were great options for activities and food. The Western Nature Center was fantastic with kids, and Louise's Kitchen in Black Mountain was our favorite brunch spot. The house has a great feel, and is more spacious than I thought it would be. It is a perfect floorplan for a group with the separate bedroom wings. Idlewood was very well stocked in terms of kitchen (spices, condiments, oil, etc.) and bathrooms. The beds were so comfortable. We loved the cottage's character, and all of the modern amenities. I will echo what other reviews have said - the driveway is very steep (the house is set downhill from the road) and made of gravel and it presented a challenge for my SUV. We ended up parking at the street-level spot and walking (very carefully) down the drive for most of the week. All in all, we loved our stay and hope to come back again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

zan e.

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

Another great week!

Another fantastic week! Enjoyed the house once again and everyone had a great time. The Catawba Trail is back open and was an awesome hike. Like always we so enjoy the back porch. Such a cozy and comfortable house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hailey C.

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

Wonderful cabin!

We had an amazing stay! The cabin is very authentic yet very comfortable for our large family. Margaret was so helpful and responsive. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

zan e.

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

Fun Family Getaway

This is a fantastic house. It is super cozy and comfortable. The porch is so relaxing and our family spends hours out there. This is our third year and the host always has everything we need when we arrive. Can’t wait to be there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Margaret Bouknight Bauer and Daisy Bouknight Miller

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Sisters, small business co-owners, and 4th generation Montreaters, we wanted to give our families the opportunity to experience summers and off-season weekends in this beautiful place. We live less than 3 hours away and come up often to stay in our nearby family home. In order to have more flexibility, we purchased Idlewood and gave it a new life. We consider Montreat to be our second home. We hope you will love this place as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

Montreat is the perfect vacation spot for families and adult groups alike. So much to do here. Idlewood is ideally located in the Valley of Montreat on a quiet street just of the beaten path, close to all attractions, activities, and hiking trails, and a 20 minute drive to downtown Asheville.

What makes this property unique

Growing up summers in the Montreat home across the street, we were close friends with the family who owned Idlewood and spent as much time here as in our own house. When the family reached out with an opportunity to purchase Idlewood, it was a no-brainer. We have always loved the unique, log-cabin feel of this home and the coziness of the living spaces. Although we purchased in 2020, it has always felt like home to us.

We love relaxing on the covered porch, grilling on the back patio, watching our children entertain friends in the big grassy back yard (even movie nights out there!), and cooking family meals to be served in the classic 100 year old dining room.

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