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Perfect family friendly retreat near hiking, Montreat, and Black Mountain

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A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a view of a deck with outdoor seating.
A wooden staircase leading to a wooden deck with a railing, surrounded by dense foliage.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a sofa, and a coffee machine.
Two white houses surrounded by dense forest with a mountain in the background.
A kitchen with a black and white checkered floor, white cabinets, and a metal trash can.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Robert Lake Park
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Black Mountain, NC
  • Place, Robert Lake Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Patricia Cornwell Tennis Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ten Thousand Villages
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Perfect family friendly retreat near hiking, Montreat, and Black Mountain

Welcome to Ceilidh Cottage! This charming 1920s mountain cottage in Montreat is full of history and fresh mountain air. Relax on the covered porch, take in mountain views, grill outside, or sit by the fire pit. The chef’s kitchen and dining area make gathering easy. Pet friendly and close to trails, downtown Black Mountain is just minutes away!

◆ Covered porch with mountain views
◆ Fire pit, grill, and hammocks
◆ Chef’s kitchen and dining area
◆ Historic charm and cozy spaces
◆ Pet friendly!

Historic Ceilidh Cottage has long been a gathering place in Montreat, close to the quaint downtown of Black Mountain, NC. “Ceilidh” (KAY-lee) is a Scots-Gaelic word for a social gathering of family and friends. The owners chose this name to honor their heritage and the cottage’s history as an iconic place to come together.

◆ Main floor: Living, kitchen, dining, bonus sitting room with sleeper sofa and bathroom, large covered porch, and spacious deck
◆ Top floor: Four bedrooms with individual sinks, one bathroom with toilet and shower, screened porch with a café table
◆ Lower floor: Movie and game room with comfy seating and foosball, plus laundry room with washer and dryer

You have access to the whole home and property.

Please feel free to contact us at any time. We are here to assist you with anything you may need!

- This is a pet friendly property with a pet fee shown at booking.
- There are many stairs in and around the home, so it is not wheelchair accessible.
- Please park street side in front of the house (fits 2–3 cars) or use additional parking at Anderson Auditorium, just a 3 minute walk away.
- A convenient EV charger is available on site.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4216381vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Montreat

Montreat is home to this holiday home. White Horse Black Mountain and Swannanoa Valley Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's 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.
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Black Mountain, NC

What's nearby

  • Robert Lake Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Patricia Cornwell Tennis Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ten Thousand Villages - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Catawba Falls - 20 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 27 min drive - 36.9 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Recess Coffee and Baked Goods - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ole's Guacamoles - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lookout Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect family friendly retreat near hiking, Montreat, and Black Mountain pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Perfect family friendly retreat near hiking, Montreat, and Black Mountain?

As of 25 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Perfect family friendly retreat near hiking, Montreat, and Black Mountain on 4 Oct 2026 start from AU$1,382, 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 Perfect family friendly retreat near hiking, Montreat, and Black Mountain?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Perfect family friendly retreat near hiking, Montreat, and Black Mountain?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect family friendly retreat near hiking, Montreat, and Black Mountain?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Perfect family friendly retreat near hiking, Montreat, and Black Mountain located?

Situated in Montreat, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Robert Lake Park, Patricia Cornwell Tennis Center and Ten Thousand Villages. Pisgah National Forest and White Horse Black Mountain are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
great place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well-equipped, relaxed-feel house - a great base for walking and hiking. Sinks in most of the rooms are handy as there is just one full bath on the top floor, shared in our case by 6 of us (another bathroom in the basement one en-suite).One suggestion for improvement would be to have regular beds rather than trundle beds in two of the bedrooms. Montreat is lovely and the location was delightful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and location. Well-stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, nice outdoor space. Would love to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property in the heart of Montreat and so close to downtown Bkack Mountain. Plenty of space, AC and Heat worked great, and the beds were so comfortable! Tons of kitchen appliances and tools, just overall great house! We will return!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
Very nice great location! Need more info about cable available or bring your own streaming. Foosball and porch great for rainy day. Need sign for warning over bottom floor stair for low headspace. Some conflicting information between pre and during messages. All things considered, a wonderful stay in beautiful Montreat.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay! Thank you so much for a perfect place to be based from while going out on hikes, walking through town, and more! Thank you for being quick and easy to communicate with along the way!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had some issues, however Leisr Stays worked with us & had the issues resolved. We had 8 people the first week & 7 people the second week of our Mission groups stay as we came down to NC to perform rebuilding from Hurricane Helene. The house was a great fit for 8 people.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas

Great time with family!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb 2025
Thanks for the positive feedback, Autumn! We’re glad to hear you had a great time with your family. We hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very good

Only issues were lots of empty beer cans left in trash can by prior guests (or neighbors) and dog hair in all of the beds. Everything else was great and much appreciated. Regard's.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Music and Worship Stay

The property was very nice with the highlights being the front porch, back patio with Firepit and the Foozball game.It was a good size for our family of four, and could easily accommodate a larger family or group of up to 10 or so. We had invited another family to stay with us, and we are sort of glad they couldn't make it as we don't know them that well and we might have been too much on top of us. It would be great for two medium families that know each other well however.The location was great for the conference, going to the playground and stream. There are a lot of stairs- that is not unusual for Montreat and fine for us- but would be an issue for people with mobility issues. I think they make that clear on the listing.I give it a good plus rating, not quite excellent, only because the dishwasher was broken when we arrived. The manager told us that (good), but didn't make any attempt to fix it or offer any compensation back for the inconvenience. Also, while the kitchen was fairly well stocked, there were a few items (cheese grater toilet paper etc) that we could not fine and/or were it sort of short supply.Overall we would happily stay there again, although as I am aging and getting less mobile I might look for a property with a few less stairs.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was wonderful! The house is clean, comfortable, and beautifully arranged with maximum functionality in every space. With a large group, the sinks in the bedrooms were especially helpful. The owners were quick to respond when the house had a mechanical issue, and provided plenty of sheets, towels, and amenities. It is worth noting that the basement stairs have a low height-clearance. Not a reason not to stay, but something to plan for if some of your group is on the tall side.We especially loved our time around the fire pit out back. Everything about this house was perfect for us, and we're already hoping to re-book!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026

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