Charming cottage in the heart of Montreat, North Carolina

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Typical for Montreat, there are 43 steps from street level to main entrance.

Stocked kitchen with dishwasher and Keurig coffeemaker.

The dining room table seats 8 plus a folding table and 3 extra chairs.

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5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Montreat, NC

Robert Lake Park1 min walk
Black Mountain Center for the Arts6 min drive
Hop'n Blueberry Farm12 min drive
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)34 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Dining Area

About this property

This charming cottage, built in 1921, is located in stunningly beautiful Montreat, NC. The home is convenient for exploring Asheville (less than 20 miles away) famous for Biltmore Estate, the River Arts District, fine dining and craft breweries. This house is also close to Chimney Rock and Lake Lure (about 23 miles away). There is easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway from Montreat for reaching attractions such as Mount Mitchell, Linville Falls, and Linville Gorge. If you enjoy hiking, both the Greybeard and Lookout trailheads are easy walks from this home. A great four-seasons getaway!

Property manager

Dean Carter

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

This home has steep stairs.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Sorry, because of cat allergy, only dogs allowed.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Be advised Montreat has a very strict leash law. Guest dogs should not be outside unleashed at any time.

We charge a $100 pet fee which is on top of the standard $100 cleaning fee.

Due to past damages from dogs left unattended, we request they be crated when guests leave the house.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Black Mountain

Located in Black Mountain, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. Pisgah National Forest and Robert Lake Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ten Thousand Villages and The Merry Wine Market. Old Fort Railroad Museum and Western North Carolina Nature Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and rock climbing.

Montreat, NC

What's nearby

Robert Lake Park - 1 min walk
Ten Thousand Villages - 3 min walk
Lake Tomahawk - 6 min drive
Black Mountain Center for the Arts - 6 min drive
Hop'n Blueberry Farm - 12 min drive

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

Starbucks - 7 min drive
McDonald's - 8 min drive
Wendy's - 8 min drive
Foothills Grange - 6 min drive
Starbucks - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming cottage in the heart of Montreat, North Carolina pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Charming cottage in the heart of Montreat, North Carolina?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming cottage in the heart of Montreat, North Carolina?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming cottage in the heart of Montreat, North Carolina located?

Located in the heart of Black Mountain, this holiday home is steps away from Robert Lake Park and Ten Thousand Villages. Pisgah National Forest and The Merry Wine Market are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jayne B.

31 Oct 2023

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

Perfect location

My daughter and I enjoyed a stay at the Jack Crandall House so much. It has a charming vibe and has the feeling of a tree house. It was the perfect location for us to attend a conference at the Assembly Inn. Enough of a walk for us to enjoy the outdoors but not so far we couldn't run back to the house if needed. The only downside to this house are the steps (43!) to get up to the house. They proved too treacherous for one of our people and she had to scramble at the last minute to get a room at the Inn. This was because of her physical limitations. Potential renters might want to take this into consideration.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S., Atlanta, GA

22 Jul 2023

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

Love this sweet mountain cottage!

We absolutely love this cottage. The front porch is my favorite place to be when we stay there - It is heavenly. The owners are wonderful to work with and so thoughtful in everything they do. Inside furniture is older but that adds a lot of charm. We absolutely recommend this to anyone looking for a place to stay in the area!

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Steve A.

25 Oct 2022

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

Short family trip

We had a great time and were very comfortable at this lovely home!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

6 Sept 2022

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

Absolutely perfect!

We had the best time in spite of the rain! The only tricky part of the house was the stairs to the basement, but we didn't need to go down there except to throw in laundry. We loved the board games too! The porch was dreamy.. So much to love and we are grateful to have found this special house!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phil G.

18 Aug 2022

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

Old Style NC Mountain Retreat

The house is located in quiet, quaint Montreat, N.C. It's what should be expected of a well kept110 year old vacation house nestled in the wooded mountains across from a mountain stream. The house hasn't been gutted and modernized. It's retained is character and charm. Guests will get some exercise climbing the stairs when they come and go from the house, but that should be expected in places like Montreat. The owners were responsive to email inquiries and pleasant to deal with. The setting is beautiful with plenty of nearby walks and hikes.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Dean Carter

Above is a photo of Dean and the grandkids. In the summer, the grandkids like to stay with us in the house and attend the summer day camp, Montreat Clubs. This is one of the things your kids or grandkids can also enjoy about Montreat!

This home is owned by Dean and Lea Carter. Lea is the daughter of the house's namesake, Jack Crandall. Jack was a Presbyterian minister who worked in Montreat as a counselor while in seminary. After Jack started a family, they came to Montreat every summer, so Lea grew up loving the place. It was her lifelong dream to own a home in Montreat, so we did!

Why they chose this property

Although our primary home is in Asheville, we stay in this home throughout the year to enjoy the same qualities of Montreat and Black Mountain that we are inviting you to come and enjoy.

What makes this property unique

Montreat is safe and family friendly. The popular tourist town, Black Mountain, is two miles away while, Asheville, one of the trendiest and fastest growing vacation spots in America, is less than 20 miles away. My favorite part of Montreat is its trail system. I've hiked all 40+ miles of these trails and can give advice on all. Finally, this home is adjacent to both Montreat College, and Montreat Conference Center so is a convenient place to stay for business trips to these locations. This home is spacious enough for moderate-sized family reunions that give the vibe of staying at your grandparent's house.

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