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Tiny Home-Mary Ida's Place - walkable location

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Spacious room featuring a Lazy-Boy love seat (full-size sleeper).
Covered porch to enjoy coffee or a glass of wine.
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Quaint dining area for two. Candlelight dinner anyone?
Kitchen with everything you need for a few days or a few weeks.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 235.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Breakfast included
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Old Fort, NC
  • Old Fort Monument
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Old Fort Railroad Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Catawba Falls
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tiny Home-Mary Ida's Place - walkable location

Mary Ida's Place is near Old Fort's up and coming downtown, featuring two breweries, a winery, restaurants & shops within a few blocks. Hiking and cycling trails in Pisgah National Forest are close too. Although tiny, it has a spacious layout inside and an outdoor, covered porch to enjoy the seasons. Designed for two, four can be accommodated using the sofa bed. She's stocked with all the amenities you'll need to enjoy your stay and maybe a few extras, including coffee from a local roaster, teas and homemade bread.

If your dates are booked, check out our other Vrbo rental, Railway Rest - 921905. Or rent both if you need additional space - they're about a mile apart.

Property manager

David and Margaret
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

About the area

Old Fort

Located in Old Fort, this holiday home is in the city centre. Old Fort Railroad Museum and Mountain Gateway Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Merry Wine Market and Ten Thousand Villages. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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Old Fort, NC

What's nearby

  • Old Fort Monument - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Old Fort Railroad Museum - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Old Fort Picnic Area - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Catawba Falls - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Mount Mitchell - 59 min drive - 58.3 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hillman Beer - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mr Bobs Donuts - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tiny Home-Mary Ida's Place - walkable location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tiny Home-Mary Ida's Place - walkable location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tiny Home-Mary Ida's Place - walkable location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tiny Home-Mary Ida's Place - walkable location located?

Located in the heart of Old Fort, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Old Fort Monument, Old Fort Railroad Museum and Mountain Gateway Museum. Pisgah National Forest and Catawba River are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

S C.

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

Great Stay, friendly hosts

Property was cute, clean, and just what we needed for our short stay in Old Fort. It was also very convenient to downtown and Catawba Falls. The homemade bread, fresh farm eggs, and coffee were an added special touch that we appreciated very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

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

Mt. Mitchell trail run

Wonderful little house right on main street close to everything, it was perfect for the race... will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

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

Anniversary getaway

Fantastic stay in a fantastic place. Thoughtful touches throughout including homeade banana bread, fresh eggs and coffee! Loved walking to Hillman's, Gogo's and Seeker Coffee. Perfect location for visiting Asheville and Black Mountain as well. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Wonderful place to stay

Clean and comfortable place to stay in old fort! Everything needed for a great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan L.

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

Best host/Tiny home

Such a cozy, clean spot for a relaxing stay! The host was so kind and very easy to communicate with. They left homemade bread, farm fresh eggs, coffee and creamer. I’ve never had such a generous host. If traveling to old fort definitely give this one consideration. I believe they have another property as well and I’m guessing it’s just as perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

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

Top host

Extremely nice host and wonderful venue - I loved it! Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

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

Nice small house, good location, great hosts

I enjoyed my time at this well-equipped tiny home. The hosts were very pleasant and responsive. I would happily stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

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

Wonderful place!

Loved staying at Mary Ida’s Place. It was super clean and in a perfect walkable location to downtown. Margaret left a yummy loaf of banana bread that I shared with my classmates at Earthhaven. Can’t say enough about what a great well-kept and perfectly sized cozy place it is! Definitely would love to stay there again 😊
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle C.

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

Sweet

Great little house that feels so spacious! Clean, well appointed, excellent host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy S.

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

A refuge following the Hurricane

Even though we live in a neighboring community the hosts welcomed us to their beautiful and efficient tiny home as we remained without power and water following Helene. Both communities were ravaged but as they had water and power they opened this home to us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Everything we were looking for

Well organized tiny home, very clean, all of the amenities we needed, easy in and out, very generous hosts with great communication. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
I was there during a very difficult time. The hurricane Helene had devastated the area. After helping and working during the day, it was wonderful to return to a lovely place.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily D.

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

Perfect for a weekend getaway

Margaret and David’s place is absolutely stunning. The home is beautifully renovated and is meticulously organized. It was clean, cozy, and perfect for our little weekend trip. Their hospitality made it 10x better. If you’re looking for spot in the Old Fort / Black Mountain area, look no further!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

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

Great stay

Mary Ida's Place was very warm and welcoming, comfortable, clean, well equipped with towels, etc. Fresh eggs and banana bread were a nice touch. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We absolutely loved it. So cute,clean,great price, and great host. The only thing that would be helpful is a grab bar for the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorie F.

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

Tiny Treasure

Great location, neat, clean, great use of space; perfect get-away spot...We hope to make this space a more regular part of our weekend get aways to the Black Mountain area in the future! David and Margaret are great hosts and have made this tiny treasure a true gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail L.

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

Mountain Getaway

My husband and I stayed here for a few days to explore the area. The location is perfect, and the fall colors were awesome! This is by far the best rental property I’ve ever stayed in. The hosts were extremely hospitable, and the place itself was beautiful. We will be recommending this place to friends and are planning to return again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margo K., PEORIA, USA

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

Very comfortable stay!

Clean, nest, quiet and lots of comforts of home touches. Owner provided a small loaf of homemade banana nut bread & fresh farm eggs for our next morning. You won’t regret staying here. Walk to a few of the restaurants and Black Mountain is less than 10 mts away. Lovely stay, we will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Cute and cozy!

This place is so cute! We throughly enjoyed our stay! Homemade banana nut bread too?? Count me in any time! Thank you again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon M.

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

Great Weekend

My wife and I stayed in Mary Ida's Place for a weekend getaway. We wanted to be near Asheville and Black Mountain without the busyness of actually staying there. Mary Ida's place provided us with a beautiful, clean little place to stay in Old Fort. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the hosts were excellent! They provided us with local coffee, homemade bread, and were willing to go above and beyond to make sure our stay was great! I would recommend this place to anyone desiring to stay in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rolando J.

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

Incredible in Every Way

I have nothing to day but good things about the home and the hosts. I knew this was going to be a great stay when they sent me a message saying there was some treats and fresh eggs for me upon arrival, put a smile on my face. I needed it as this trip was going wrong for me, so much that I had to add two extra dates and they welcomely did it with ease. The place was immaculate, I mean not one spot of dirt, hair or stains, felt like home. Food options were limited but there is a grocery in quick walking distance so opted to make meals instead which was nice and saved me a lot of money. Morning coffees on the porch were excellent tool. Finally, communication was top notch, almost instant and their over all demeanor was kind as can be. Book it, you won't be disappointed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

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

Cozy little house

I was amazed when I first walked in. This little house is so warm and cozy. The host had left homemade peach pecan bread, two small bags of pretzels, six fresh eggs, I have a stick of butter and a small carton of half-and-half. There were plenty of different types of tea that you could choose from and everything you need it for your Coffee. If you’re looking for a cozy little one room home to stay at, this would be the place to stay. It’s not too far from Black Mountain and plenty of other activities are nearby. It definitely was the perfect place for our little getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula O., Greenville, SC

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

Loved this little town!!!

This Tiny Home has everything you need! It’s immaculate! Super clean and only a short walk to 2 fantastic Brewery/Restaurants 1. Whaley Farm Brewery 2. Hillman Beer and don’t miss Go-Go’s for one of THE BEST cinnamon rolls you’ll ever have! We went biking and hiking on Point Lookout! Also the Thermal Belt Trail is very nice and is only 30 minutes from Old Fort.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a jewel Mary Ida’s Tiny Home is! It’s a perfect little get away spot that is relaxed, comfortable and welcoming. Both the exterior and interior of the home are great. Although it’s called a tiny home, the space is used exceptionally well, allowing all the amenities you need. What a delight it was to be welcomed with fresh baked banana nut bread, fresh eggs, butter, local ground coffee, coffee creamer, selection of teas. We had a wonderful breakfast for two mornings. We enjoyed a dinner at Hillman which is an easy stroll from the house. The location is very convenient to getting on interstate 40 and going up to Black Mountain, Asheville or any nearby spots. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by David and Margaret

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We've lived and worked in the area for almost 30 years. We're not natives, but love the area and can't wait to share our tiny home and all the area offers with our guests!

Why they chose this property

We already have a successful Vrbo rental just outside town - Railway Rest - and wanted to add an in-town location, giving guests a cozy home with a walkable location. Our home honors Mary (Granny) Ida who lived on this property for years, raised her children here and was welcoming to so many.

What makes this property unique

Although tiny, our home has a spacious feel and is equipped with everything you need for an enjoyable stay, whether it's a few days or a few weeks. Walk or bike to restaurants, shops and the many trails the area has to offer.

Languages:

English

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