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THE RED COTTAGE -Great location! Pet friendly. Long-term stays are welcomed!

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Exterior
Welcome to The Red Cottage in Black Mountain, NC.
Backyard view. Paved driveway is level to the street and the main entrance.
Main entrance with a security lock and a Weber propane grill.
Come inside and have a look around!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Black Mountain, NC
  • Lake Tomahawk
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Black Mountain Center for the Arts
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Catawba Falls
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Sleeper couch

1 Double Futon

Spare Room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

THE RED COTTAGE -Great location! Pet friendly. Long-term stays are welcomed!

We love hosting our travelers, and you will find that our neighborhood is family-oriented and pet friendly.

The Red Cottage is equally located between downtown Black Mountain and the gates of Montreat. A 1-mile sidewalk stroll to the heart of downtown Black Mountain. The drive to Asheville is easy to access on/off I-40 and only 15 miles away!

Our charming town of Black Mountain is very pet-friendly. We will gladly send you our pet policy for your review when your initial inquiry has been received.

We offer an iMac desktop computer with secure high-speed internet along with excellent cellphone coverage. A must-have if you travel for business or work remotely!
The main bedroom and spare room are wall-mounted 40" Samsung Smart TVs; the living room has a 50" Sony Smart TV. For your indoor leisure we have premium cable channels, Roku, and a game cabinet with books for children and adults.

Suppose you are looking to reserve The Red Cottage for a bachelor/bachelorette party, family reunion, graduation celebration and the like. In that case, out of respect for our neighbors and the security of the property, we ask that you please choose another vacation rental property.

The large kitchen has stainless steel appliances and is fully equipped for all your cooking/dining needs, including essential countertop appliances and a drop-leaf dining table with a service setting for 8.

Sleeps 6 comfortably. Two bedrooms with queen-size beds; the spare room has a daybed & pull-out trundle, all with premium posturepedic mattresses. The couch also folds out into a full-size bed. All beds come with comforters, blankets, and hotel-quality sheets.

Two full bathrooms with toiletries and premium linens. If anyone in your group requires assistive devices or a highchair, please inform us so that we can better serve you.

Washer/dryer, laundry supplies and clothes hangers. Though we don't think that it's ever been used, we also have an iron & ironing board :-)

Central heat and air, updated plumbing, thermal pane windows, and a new​ eco-friendly insulated attic and basement vapor barrier with a dehumidifier.

For outdoor relaxation, a large fenced front & open back yard, Weber gas grill and picnic table seat 8.

Enjoy your favorite beverage and pass the time on our front porch; 4 adult rockers, a child-sized rocker, a 5' glider bench, a ceiling fan and a drop leaf table. For many of our guests, this is their favorite feature!

Guests will have total access to the house, and we encourage all to help themselves to anything available. Make yourselves at home!

We hope that you will join us in Black Mountain! We'd love to serve as your hosts!
Monica & John, Owners/Hosts

Property manager

Monica-Hisano Galloway
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Birth - 18 months not included in 4+ guest charge.
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Events

No events allowed
Dinner parties and quiet gatherings are welcomed.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Prior approval only. Refer to rental agreement.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please refer to customized house rules.
All pets and occupancy over 4 persons, including children, must be included in your booking information and are charged an additional fee. No Parties!
No smoking permitted inside! When smoking outside, please use the ashtrays provided. Please not throw butts in the yard or on our streets.
Accidents happen; repairs are needed. If it breaks/not working correctly, please let us know as soon as possible so we can repair/replace it quickly.

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
Note from host: Dinner parties and quiet gatherings are welcomed.
Long-term renters welcome
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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Black Mountain

Located in Black Mountain, this holiday home is in the city centre. Swannanoa Valley Museum and Old Fort Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Black Mountain Golf Club and Patricia Cornwell Tennis Center. Travelling with kids? Consider The Merry Wine Market and Ten Thousand Villages. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Black Mountain, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Tomahawk - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Black Mountain Center for the Arts - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Black Mountain Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Pisgah Brewing Company - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Catawba Falls - 18 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is THE RED COTTAGE -Great location! Pet friendly. Long-term stays are welcomed! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at THE RED COTTAGE -Great location! Pet friendly. Long-term stays are welcomed!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE RED COTTAGE -Great location! Pet friendly. Long-term stays are welcomed!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is THE RED COTTAGE -Great location! Pet friendly. Long-term stays are welcomed! located?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of White Horse Black Mountain, The Merry Wine Market and Black Mountain Golf Club. Robert Lake Park and Lake Tomahawk are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 166 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 166 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melville N.

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

Perfect spot for our visit

Perfect location, super nice and comfortable- had everything we could possibly need, clean and easy check in process! Had the opportunity to meet the owner - super nice and friendly- would recommend to anyone visiting Black Mountain! Our stay was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

The Red Cottage

Wonderful accommodations; great host; highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trudy E.

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

Great Gathering

The little red cottage was everything you could ask for in a rental. Monica was a superb host. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annalisa M.

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

Lovely stay in our favorite place

We are frequent guests to Black Mountain and the Red Cottage is a great find! John and Monica have been doing this for 15 years and it shows - I don’t think I’ve ever seen a more well-appointed and labeled stay. Everything was clean and comfy and we loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

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

Fun getaway

We enjoyed our stay in Black Mountain so much. The Red Cottage is perfectly located for a walk into town, a walk to the pool or lake or a quick drive to Asheville and beautiful local hikes. The property was very clean, the front porch was delightful, beds were comfy and the kitchen was very well equipped. Would highly recommend this wonderful property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake B.

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

Beautiful cottage in a beautiful area

This house was perfect and very affordable for our group of friends. Loved the relatively well equipped kitchen and overall feeling of the home. Monica was fantastic to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

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

Great Location

This cottage had everything you could need. The kitchen was very well stocked, the beds were very comfortable, the porch was wonderful. We would recommend this spot and stay again if passing through. Lake Tomahawk and Montreat are both less than 2 miles (in different directions) and great places to walk.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Special Stay at The Red Cottage!

This is the most comfortable and well stocked vacation home we've stayed in! It's cozy and much thought went into details that made us feel special. The home is one level which was handy and the covered front porch was a great place to relax. We esp liked that the yard was fenced since we took our dog. We're looking forward to going back! A big thank you to Monica and John!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana U.

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

Clean, Comfortabe & Convenient!

Loved our stay at The Red Cottage and are planning to return in the near future!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

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

Location

I have stayed in black mountain many times and found the location of the property perfect proximity to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

lou ann S.

Great location in town. Everything readily accessible. Minutes off I 40.

So enjoyed a home that is more than adequate furnishings and well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

Great visit!

We had a wonderful time in Black Mountain. The Red Cottage was clean and comfortable with all the comforts of home. Monica is a wonderful host.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lewis G R., Charleston, Charleston

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

Fantastic

Great place to stay. Well furnished. Extra clean. We had a real nice time
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

margaret M., Denver, Colorado

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

Cutest cottage in black mountain

Loved our stay here! Monica and John thought of all the right touches and we would easily stay here again. The cozy charm of this place made staying in on rainy days easy. Loved we were within walking distance of downtown black mountain and hiking trails. Would eagerly stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy V.

Lovely home away from home

This well-appointed home offered all the amenities, close to town. The house is warm and friendly and the owners made everything easy!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2015

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Drane S.

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

rocking chair haven

totally delightful, well arranged and furnished cottage with a marvelous kitchen and fantastic stove. Location is very good, price quite reasonable/affordable, comfortable beds. Easy check-in, good communications with hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vickie L.

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

Wonderful cottage

The property was spotlessly clean. There was an abundance of extras. Anything we needed was supplied. The location was as advertised, short walk to town. We had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

michael m.

excellent this was our 2nd visit

clean, comfortable, good place to relax. we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite M., Deltona

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

End of year get away!

Such an amazing cottage....it was truely a home away from home!! It was a great relaxing time to have after Christmas 🎄 Thank you Monica and John for an experience that exceeded our expectations. Happy New Year and best wishes for a healthy and happy New Year!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

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

Lovely Stay

Communication was top notch. Amenities were very thoughtful and made us feel like we were free to relax and not worry. Enough space for us and our two teens and the location was great for us. Hosts are fantastic! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claude F., Maryville

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

Mtn. Retreat

Very clean and very well stocked. Owners very responsive. Really good week hope to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

gordon s.

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

Super place old and functional

As advertised. Super stocked and comfortable, great front porch. Perfect for people and pets.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tianne W.

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

Christmas with the grandkids

We enjoyed a long weekend at the Red Cottage with our daughter and grandkids. Thank you to Monica and John
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy B.

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

Warmest VRBO welcome we've ever experienced!

The property is clean and very comfortable. Our hosts gave us the warmest welcome (remotely) that we've ever experienced at a VRBO rental. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bob and Deborah H.

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

Great hosts

Very comfortable. Hosts went above and beyond to make us comfortable. Check in was super easy. Great communicators loved the town and the biltmore
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Monica-Hisano Galloway

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Before moving to Black Mountain we spent many vacations and long weekends sightseeing, rock climbing, hiking, and camping (a nudge for all you climbers, hikers, ​and bikers). We loved the area so much that we decided to move to Black Mountain when our daughter started kindergarten.

Twenty-eight years later our daughter has completed graduate school at UNC-Chapel Hill and we are still in awe with the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the seasonal climate, entertainment, special events, and countless sightseeing attractions.

Why they chose this property

After months of searching for the perfect vacation rental property in Black Mountain we came across this beautiful 1920 red cedar siding cottage (hence, The Red Cottage). Its large front porch is set back from an old weeping-willow and a spectacular hickory nut shade tree. It was love at first sight!

Since 2014 we have owned/operated The Red Cottage and we personally serve as your hosts. Our goal is to exceed your needs and expectations!

What makes this property unique

The Red Cottage is located equally between the towns of Black Mountain and Montreat. Less than 1 mile in either direction you will find many attractions that are normally featured in larger cities.

Downtown Black Mountain has outstanding gift shops, restaurants, taverns, a Farmers Market, sweets, coffee shops, and much, much more. Within a short distance, you will find the Black Mountain Golf Course and mini golf for kids of all ages. Lake Tomahawk has an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, croquet court, free concerts, and a facility that can be rented for private events. Seasonal festivals & attractions, such as The Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF), Sourwood Festival, and Spartan Obstacle Races are very popular!

Montreat College is an independent, Christian based 4-year liberal arts school and their Conference Center hosts religious conferences throughout the year. Montreat also has great hiking/biking trails, creeks, and preserved woodland areas for your outdoor fun.

There are churches of various denominations that are just a short walk from The Red Cottage.

Visit during the fall and take your car, motorcycle, or bicycle along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The spectacular views, waterfalls, and brilliant colors of the falls leaves are sights that you wouldn't want to miss out on!

If you choose to venture out for the big city, historical Asheville is just 15 miles west on I-40! Asheville also offers many attractions -The Arboretum, Biltmore House, Thomas Wolfe Center, Civic Center, River Arts District, museum, playhouses, shopping malls... The 'Drum Circle' and 'Friday-After-5' are annual family events in downtown Asheville during the late spring and summer months. Specialty shops and breweries are plentiful.

For outdoor adventures, we have countless hiking and biking trails, rock climbing, and skiing. Nearby ziplines, paddling, camping, fishing, WNC Nature Center... The list goes on & on! We will have lots of information and brochures available to you!

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