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Cozy Mountain Cabin with Modern Amenities

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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
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Shared communal pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

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.

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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

Property # 2030624vb
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

About the area

Montreat

Located in Montreat, this holiday home is in the mountains. Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance and Robert Lake Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ten Thousand Villages and The Merry Wine Market. Black Mountain Center for the Arts and Old Fort Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing.
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Montreat, NC

What's nearby

  • Robert Lake Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Patricia Cornwell Tennis Center - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ten Thousand Villages - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance - 17 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 23 min drive - 32.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪No. 1 China - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Recess Coffee and Baked Goods - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lookout Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Mountain Cabin with Modern Amenities pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Mountain Cabin with Modern Amenities?

As of 13 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Mountain Cabin with Modern Amenities on 10 Oct, 2026 start from S$892, 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 at Cozy Mountain Cabin with Modern Amenities?

On-site parking is available at the 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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Debby J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of space. Fabulous back porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gina r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the second time we have stayed here. Cozy and quaint. Hosts are amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2024
Thanks, Hailey! Hope to have you back to Idlewood again soon.
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May, 2024
What a wonderful review. Thank you, Charles. You were perfect guests as well!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct, 2020
Thank you Adele, we a appreciate your great review. We would love to have you and your families back any time!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May, 2024
Thanks for your great review. We also love the central location in Montreat. We would love to welcome you back to Idlewood again!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Dec, 2023
Thanks Russell, so glad you enjoyed your 75th at Idlewood. We love when such milestones are celebrated in our sweet log cabin. Glad we could be part of your big day!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2024
Thanks for your great review Laura! We look forward to welcoming you all back soon!!!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Dec, 2023
Thanks Kelly for your great review and suggestion about the lock. Something we hardly think about since locks are rarely used in our sweet little town but I understand it can be a problem if it happens! We will take that into consideration with future renters and hope you will return to Idlewood again!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May, 2024
Thanks Kate, We'd love to welcome you and your friends back again!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun, 2024
Thank you for your great review. We look forward to welcoming your (growing) family back to Idlewood!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Dec, 2023
Thank you Kelly for your wonderful 5* review! We do love our charming log cabin and appreciate when our guests do as well. We are glad you had such a memorable family get-away in our little town and at Idlewood!
Verified

8/10 Good

Deb W.

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

Great Fall Weekend

The house was comfortable and clean, with plenty of kitchen supplies and dishes. The driveway was very steep and wet leaves didn't help, but overall it was a wonderful weekend getaway place!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Dec, 2023
Thanks Deb for taking time to review your stay at Idlewood. We appreciate your positive comments about how well the house is stocked as we take pride in trying to anticipate the needs of our renters. While we do wish that we could change the slope of our "mountain driveway", we did recently have it graded and re-surfaced to make it a little easier to navigate in inclimate weather. We hope you will return again to see the improvements to the driveway and/or take advantage of the street side parking we provide for our guests who are not comfortable driving down the driveway. Thanks again for visiting our beautiful mountain town and staying at Idlewood.
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan, 2021
Thank you Sandy, glad y'all enjoyed your Idlewood stay! We look forward to your return soon!
Verified

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
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May, 2022
Thanks Elsa, we hope you will return to Idlewood for another vacation soon!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2024
Thank you, Zan. We appreciate your great review and are so glad you got to experience the new and improved Catawba trail! We look forward to welcoming you and your family back to Idlewood again!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct, 2020
Thank you Katy! We are so glad you and your family enjoyed your reunion at Idlewood. We would love to have you back again any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan e.

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

Idlewood

The house was exactly how it was described. We had 10 adults and 1 child. There was plenty of room for everyone and great outdoor areas to hangout. We would love to stay there again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct, 2020
Thanks, Susan, For your great review. We would love to have you and your family back to Idlewood again!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2022
Thank you Monique for your great review. We hope you will return to Idlewood soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Wonderful!

We had a lovely time at this very cute and rustic cabin. It slept 12 comfortably with 2 families each having their own space. It had all the amenities you could think of with a VERY well stocked kitchen including a homemade ice cream maker. Montreat is a beautiful area and very family friendly. We would absolutely return this rental someday!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr, 2022
Thanks for noticing all of our attention to detail at Idlewood. We are glad we could make you and your families comfortable and provide all of the amenities that you may need. We hope you will return to stay again!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan, 2021
Thank you Melody, so glad you enjoyed your stay at Idlewood. And we appreciate and share your love of the covered porch. It's one of my favorite places on earth!!! We would love to have you back again.
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May, 2022
Thank you, Tammy for the wonderful review. We do everything we can to make our guests comfortable in our charming 100 year old cabin. We do offer linen rental for anyone who would like to take advantage of that option (pretty standard in Montreat) in order to keep our rental and cleaning rates as low as possible for our guests. We hope you will return again in the future!

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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