Cozy Mountain Cabin with Modern Amenities

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Enjoy morning coffee or an afternoon toddy while watching the wildlife

Original sign from the 100 year old home

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12211 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Montreat, NC

Robert Lake Park9 min walk
Black Mountain Center for the Arts6 min drive
Hop'n Blueberry Farm12 min drive
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)36 min drive

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

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.

Property manager

Margaret Bouknight Bauer and Daisy Bouknight Miller

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

The view from Texas Rd and Robert Lake Park.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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.

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

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 vacation home is 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Montreat, NC

What's nearby

Robert Lake Park - 9 min walk
Ten Thousand Villages - 12 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 Cozy Mountain Cabin with Modern Amenities pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

jmcurrin C.

2 Jan 2024

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

8/10 Good

Hunter B.

20 Nov 2023

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

Kelly H.

26 Oct 2023

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

8/10 Good

Deb W., Greenville

24 Oct 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

8 Oct 2023

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

About the host

Hosted by Margaret Bouknight Bauer and Daisy Bouknight Miller

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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