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Happy Clan Cottage | Historic & Updated Montreat Home 5 Minutes to Black Mtn!

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A stone bridge over a lake with a two-story building featuring a balcony and a gazebo in the foreground.
A covered porch with wooden railings, rocking chairs, and a view of a forested area.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a marble countertop, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A spacious living room with wooden flooring, a large window, and a fireplace.
A welcome sign with multilingual greetings, a stone bridge, and a 'No Trucks' sign.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
This vacation home accommodates 9 guests with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It offers access to adventure activities, including hiking and biking, nearby. Enjoy the comfort of a spacious living area and well-equipped kitchen for your convenience.

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind

    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Close to Ten Thousand Villages
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Happy Clan Cottage | Historic & Updated Montreat Home 5 Minutes to Black Mtn!

Treat your whole family to a timeless getaway at Happy Clan Cottage, a charming 1921 home nestled in the heart of Montreat. This warm and welcoming four-bedroom, two-bath, two-story cottage blends vintage character with modern comforts, offering the perfect mountain retreat for families and friends alike.

Step inside to discover a thoughtfully updated interior that retains its original Montreat charm. The modern kitchen comes fully equipped with everything needed to cook delicious meals to enjoy together. Start your mornings with coffee and a good book on the covered porch, take a stroll around Lake Susan, or hike up Lookout Mountain for panoramic views of the mountains and valley below. When you're ready, venture into town to explore Black Mountain's shops, restaurants, and grocery stores, which are just a few miles away, or take a quick 20-minute drive into Asheville for even more entertainment and legendary attractions.

No matter how you spend your days—hiking, reading, gathering with loved ones, or attending Montreat's conference sessions—you'll find Happy Clan Cottage is the perfect place to relax, reconnect, and enjoy the simple pleasures of mountain life!

About the Home
Happy Clan Cottage offers a reverse floor plan. The main entrance, kitchen, full bathroom with laundry, and dining room are on the main floor. The living room, second full bathroom, and all bedrooms are located on the upper level.

• Fully-equipped kitchen with electric range, dishwasher, and Keurig coffee maker
• Dining room with seating for 8 and island pass-through seating for 2
• Full bathroom with bathtub and shower combination, and washer and dryer
• Living room with ample seating and 43" 4K Smart Roku TV for streaming
• Covered deck with a variety of seating

Where to Unwind
Upper Level
• Hallway bathroom with walk-in shower
• Bedroom with queen-size bed
• Bedroom with queen-size bed
• Bedroom with two twin-size beds
• Bedroom with twin-over-full bunkbed

Where to Explore
• Lake Susan, Montreat | 0.2 miles, <10-minute walk
• Lookout Mountain Trail Head | 0.8 miles, 20-minute walk
• Downtown Black Mountain | 6 minutes
• Nearest Gas, Shell | 8 minutes
• Nearest Grocery, Ingles Market | 13 minutes
• The Biltmore Estate | 26 minutes
• Downtown Asheville | 28 minutes

Important to Note: This home does not allow pets. The fireplace in the primary bedroom is not available for guest use. Ample parking is available to the right of the home; there are approximately 8 steps from the parking area to the main entrance. There is one exterior camera facing the parking area.

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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 0–17

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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4982013vb
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 first aid kit

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 landmarks include Arrowhead Monument and Davidson's Fort Historic Park. Ten Thousand Villages and The Merry Wine Market are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Montreat, NC

What's nearby

  • Robert Lake Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Patricia Cornwell Tennis Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ten Thousand Villages - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Catawba Falls - 20 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 28 min drive - 37.3 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Recess Coffee and Baked Goods - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ole's Guacamoles - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lookout Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Happy Clan Cottage | Historic & Updated Montreat Home 5 Minutes to Black Mtn! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Happy Clan Cottage | Historic & Updated Montreat Home 5 Minutes to Black Mtn!?

As of 14 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Happy Clan Cottage | Historic & Updated Montreat Home 5 Minutes to Black Mtn! on 21 Sept 2026 start from AU$1,151, 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 Happy Clan Cottage | Historic & Updated Montreat Home 5 Minutes to Black Mtn!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Happy Clan Cottage | Historic & Updated Montreat Home 5 Minutes to Black Mtn!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Happy Clan Cottage | Historic & Updated Montreat Home 5 Minutes to Black Mtn!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Happy Clan Cottage | Historic & Updated Montreat Home 5 Minutes to Black Mtn! located?

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

About the host

Hosted by Greybeard Rentals

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Greybeard Rentals manages over 225 vacation rentals in Asheville, Black Mountain, Lake James, and the surrounding Western North Carolina region. A locally owned and operated business for over 25 years, Greybeard Rentals team of 20+ rental specialists are available to provide 24/7 rental emergency support for any rental issues that arise. They are also available to assist with any questions you may have about restaurant recommendations, activities, and more.

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