Historic Montreat Respite House

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Pool
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Black Mountain, NC

Robert Lake Park
‪8 min walk‬
Lake Tomahawk
‪6 min drive‬
Catawba Falls
‪21 min drive‬
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Historic Montreat home is available for your family or small group enjoyment. The home built in 1907 is one of the original Montreat "Heritage Houses". The house features 3 bedrooms and 1 dorm room with multiple beds. Rock yourself silly on the wrap-around front porch. Conveniently located near Assembly Inn, Lake Susan, Robert Lake park for the kids, and "The Barn" for Friday night community square dances.

Montreat is nestled just north of the quaint town of Black Mountain and only 20 minutes from eclectic Asheville. Things to do in the area include numerous hiking trails, golf, shopping, the Asheville brewery scene, Biltmore house, and much more.

This house is an old but well kept mountain retreat. New heat and air conditioning system installed October 2017.

This property provides bed linens and towels. Bed configuration is 8 singles and 1 double.

Property manager

Richard Hudson

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

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1914 cabin is one of the earlier buildings in Montreat.

Pool
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Nice dogs are welcomed with accompanying pet fee.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Montreat

Located in Montreat, this holiday home is in the mountains. Swannanoa Valley Museum and Old Fort Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Ten Thousand Villages and The Merry Wine Market. Old Fort Railroad Museum and Western North Carolina Nature Center are also worth visiting. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.

Black Mountain, NC

What's nearby

Robert Lake Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Black Mountain Center for the Arts - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
Lake Tomahawk - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
Pisgah Brewing Company - 11 min drive - 8.1 km
Catawba Falls - 21 min drive - 22.1 km

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬8 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Historic Montreat Respite House have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Historic Montreat Respite House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Historic Montreat Respite House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Montreat Respite House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Montreat Respite House located?

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

9.4

Exceptional

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mary Mac O.

5 July 2024

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

Great July 4th!

The Montreat house was fabulous. It was comfortable, interesting, and very eclectic. Everything you’d want in a Montreat house this house has. It is close to everything, very accessible, and a comfortable place.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamra E.

26 June 2024

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

Great porch!

We really loved the peaceful porch and location!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H., Chapel Hill NC USA

10 January 2024

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

fun historic home

We had a great time. Home is very cozy, has a great location, and a beautiful front porch. We also really enjoyed the fireplace.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M.

28 November 2023

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

Respite house

Charming 1907 property with modern amenities

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

23 November 2023

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

Great retreat house in the Montreat valley!

The very best in old school retreat houses. Great location within walking distance of Lake Susan, Assembly Inn and Anderson Auditorium. The host of this house (Richard) was exceptionally helpful to us and we would stay here or at any of his other properties in the future!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine R.

8 August 2023

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

Another great stay!

The Respite House provides a great space for rest and renewal in Montreat. The front porch is amazing, and the inside is well set up for conversations and relationship building. A great place to stay in Montreat!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nan K.

26 July 2023

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

The best time!

The youth loved the house and so did the adults! They wanted us to reserve the same house for next year on the second day we were there.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

5 July 2023

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

Excellent experience!

We had a wonderful time. The owner answered all our questions quickly. Checking in was easy and other than a bear getting into the garbage we had no problems.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oralie W., Chesapeake VA

27 June 2023

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

Respite House Montreat

We LOVED the front porch with all the rocking chairs! We spent every possible moment out there. The house was very cozy and roomy. We are jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts and there were plenty of good spaces to work on one. We enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine R.

2 August 2022

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

Lovely Montreat historic cottage

Well-appointed and maintained historic Montreat cottage. The location is an easy walk to the conference center and local activities. The property manager was easy to communicate with and quickly responded to questions. A great place to stay in Montreat!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

11 July 2022

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

Family time

Great location and very cozy and inviting home.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Betsy G.

18 June 2022

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

Pleasant Stay

Rustic, historic home in a good Montreat location.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Paul J.

17 January 2022

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Sorry to say...

Appliances are dirty and work incompletely. Cookware is old and dirty. One eye on the stove in not functioning. Front porch is dangerous. Great fireplace but no usable wood on site and no help from host in acquiring any. Could only get check-in information after two emails. We were informed that the upstairs toilet was not working properly and that a plumber had been called but that plumber never showed up during our four day stay. The heat works great which is important in January and the location is super when attending conferences at Montreat Conference Center.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison F., Georgia

9 December 2021

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

Responsive owner

This property was well represented from the photos and the description. Being a longtime visitor to Montreat, I would describe it as your typical Montreat house, with lots of character but not really many modern upgrades. We really enjoyed it and found it very well-stocked. The owner was extremely responsive to any questions we had. We would come back - was perfect of a family Thanksgiving.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth H., Louisville, KY

14 October 2021

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

Perfect fall retreat!

Lovely, history-filled house located in a quiet wooded area. Very easy walk to Lake Susan and the park - which our 2nd and 4th grader loved! Quick drive into Black Mountain for food and shopping, and also to local hikes. Plenty of space to spread out and relax. Definitely want to return!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

anne m., Clayton NC

10 June 2021

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

private yet close

Had a blast with 2 dogs and 3 kiddos ! close to everything yet secluded :)

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

19 January 2021

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

Great house! Wonderful stay!

We had a great time, loved the classic Montreat house!

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy A.

29 December 2020

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

A White Christmas

The house was perfect for our family during a pandemic. We could spread out in the four bedrooms and two baths. It is an old house with old house quirks, including stains and dust. But this also meant we could have our dogs, which meant a lot. Things were clean where it mattered. And the price was right.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessa D.

8 December 2020

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

Just like grandmas

After a crazy year, my family needed a place to meet in the middle for Thanksgiving. It was just like staying at my grandmas house....which is just what we needed. Quiet, great hiking nearby, good for long walks.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wendy J.

17 November 2020

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

History and charm

Property was like walking back in time to a family home with antiques, old family pictures on the wall and other decor around. There are modern updates with TV, wifi, newer beds and good central heating. Enjoyed our stay. Plenty of room even for our large family.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Timothy Z.

28 October 2020

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

Group

Great place. Old work mates met up to hike and enjoy each others company. All range from late 20s to early 40s. Plenty of room, great hangout spot. Beautiful location!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Anne H.

22 October 2020

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

Excellent mountain weekend

Fun weekend in Montreat, the kids loved it.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

29 August 2020

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

Rustic Stay

Exactly the stay we expected from an early 19th century cabin and would stay again. Our group has been visiting Montreat for 40 years and wanted to reminisce in a similar cabin. Overall, the cabin was relatively clean on the surface areas but could be purged of some older musty items which can be challenging for those with sensitive noses or health issues.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Margaret L.

5 January 2020

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

Nice stay with friends

We had a nice time at this property. It was a pretty short walk to Lake Susan and a nice playground where our kids enjoyed running around and playing. It is an old house with a nice porch and it had most everything we needed.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

4 December 2019

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

Thanksgiving in Montreat

Great for our family reunion. Bought tickets to the Thanksgiving buffet at the Assembly Inn and walked there together. Plenty of walks and playground time. Would do it again!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

About the host

Hosted by Richard Hudson

Languages:

English

Premier Host

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property