Cozy Mountain Cabin with Modern Amenities

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Enjoy morning coffee or an afternoon toddy while watching the wildlife

Original sign from the 100 year old home

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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12211.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Washer
Fireplace
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Montreat, NC

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

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5 - Ground Floor Bunk Room

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Built in 1924, Idlewood has maintained its original charm and grace for almost 100 years. This 5 bedroom 3 bath natural wood house was recently updated with HVAC, updated kitchen, and a general facelift. The large living room with stone fireplace is the perfect place to enjoy friends and family...or retreat to the peaceful covered porch with rocking chairs, porch swings, and a view of lookout mountain. A large backyard is perfect for grilling, corn hole, or even an outdoor movie night. Located in the center of Montreat, Idlewood is an easy 3-5 minute walk to Lake Susan, tennis courts, the barn, and dozens of hiking trails.

Location - Idlewood is centrally located in Montreat. We are walking distance to everything in Montreat (tennis, Lake Susan, Robert Lake Park, etc), a 5 minute drive to Black Mountain town center, and a 20 minute drive to downtown Asheville and Biltmore.

Features - Updated in 2020, this air conditioned home features wonderful outdoor spaces, antiques, comfortable sleeping areas, an updated kitchen, hardwood floors, wood walls and ceilings a 100 year old stone fireplace, and is located in the ideal Montreat location.

Main Floor - The main floor includes a fabulous peaceful covered porch with 2 porch swings, a spacious living room with stone fireplace, flanked by 4 bedrooms (2 king, 2 queen/twin) and 2 bathrooms and outdoor patio with comfortable seating.

Ground Floor - Kitchen, Dining room, bunk room with trundle and bathroom/laundry room combo. Off the dining room is a patio for grilling and outdoor space for family fun.

Located within walking distance to all of the Montreat attractions and inside the Conference Center area, Idlewood is less than a 5 minute walk to Lake Susan, 5 minute drive to Black Mountain, and 20 minute drive to Asheville.

This is an ideal spot for families as well as a girls' getaway or men's golfing group.

Property manager

Margaret Bouknight Bauer and Daisy Bouknight Miller

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Languages

English

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Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking on prop. results in forfeiture of deposit

CANCELATIONS - All cancelations must be requested through the original VRBO reservation. Please note all cancelation policies prior to booking.

NO PETS, NO SMOKING, NO EXCESSIVE NOISE or PARTIES - Montreat Noise ordinance is in effect 9pm - 8am. Excessive noise may result in a police visit.

LINENS – Unless linens are rented through your booking, guests are required to provide their own sheets pillowcases, and towels.

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Montreat

Located in Montreat, this holiday home is in the mountains. Pisgah National Forest and Robert Lake Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ten Thousand Villages and The Merry Wine Market. Old Fort Railroad Museum and Western North Carolina Nature Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Montreat, NC

What's nearby

Robert Lake Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Lake Tomahawk - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
Black Mountain Center for the Arts - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
Pisgah Brewing Company - 11 min drive - 8.0 km
Catawba Falls - 21 min drive - 22.0 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 - ‬7 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Cozy Mountain Cabin with Modern Amenities have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Cozy Mountain Cabin with Modern Amenities pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Mountain Cabin with Modern Amenities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Mountain Cabin with Modern Amenities?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Mountain Cabin with Modern Amenities located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Robert Lake Park, Patricia Cornwell Tennis Center and Ten Thousand Villages. Pisgah National Forest and The Merry Wine Market are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Hailey C.

7 July 2024

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

Wonderful cabin!

We had an amazing stay! The cabin is very authentic yet very comfortable for our large family. Margaret was so helpful and responsive. Would definitely recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

23 May 2024

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

Mountain get away

The house was perfect in every way

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

lynn r.

2 June 2024

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

Wonderful Montreat Home

We adored our time at this wonderful Montreat home. The screened back porch was a dream, and we enjoyed the beginning and end of each day there. The location allowed us to walk to Lake Susan and all our activities. We highly recommend this cozy montreat cabin!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

zan e.

5 Aug 2024

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

Another great week!

Another fantastic week! Enjoyed the house once again and everyone had a great time. The Catawba Trail is back open and was an awesome hike. Like always we so enjoy the back porch. Such a cozy and comfortable house.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

zan e.

23 May 2024

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

Fun Family Getaway

This is a fantastic house. It is super cozy and comfortable. The porch is so relaxing and our family spends hours out there. This is our third year and the host always has everything we need when we arrive. Can’t wait to be there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate F.

20 May 2024

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

Awesome Home!

Beautiful, rustic, cozy home nestled in the Black Mountains! Margaret & Daisy were very helpful with questions and recommendations! Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

jmcurrin C.

2 Jan 2024

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

Great Mountain Cottage

Loved our stay at Idlewood. The house was extremely clean and kitchen was as well equipped as we have seen at any rental. Location is great with easy access to trails and Montreat amenities, and a short drive to downtown Black Mountain. We enjoyed the area over New Years and are looking forward to trying it out for a summer stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adele G.

18 Oct 2020

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

Beautiful mountain getaway

Idlewood was the perfect place to spend Fall Break with our family and friends. Montreat offers wonderful hikes and beautiful scenery. The house was cozy and perfect for two families!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laurey H.

27 May 2024

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

Making Memories!

It was a great place for 3 generations to be together for the Memorial Day long weekend! The layout of the house including a great Montreat porch and a backyard fire pit for somemores went to making a lot of memories with grandchildren! As one of the 4year old olds exclaimed, “it was cozy!”

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell J.

24 Apr 2023

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

75th birthday gathering

Excellent place for celebrating my 75th birthday with 6 friends of a lifetime.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

26 Oct 2023

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

Cozy stay

What a cozy spot to spend the weekend with family! From the doors to the porch swings to the fire place there is so much antique charm to appreciate and enjoy. It’s in a great location with walking distance to the creek and park. The hosts were very accessible and prompt to return answers to our questions. We loved our stay and hope to be back again!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

8 Oct 2023

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

Girls trip

We had a great stay and enjoyed the cabin. The only suggestion I have is to let people know that the front door locks automatically when you leave and close it.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J.

1 Dec 2024

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

Wonderful time at Idlewood

This is a charming, well loved home that easily accommodated the 11 of us. This is one of the best appointed kitchens to meet the needs of almost anyone who spends time in the kitchen. These owners are generous in their supply of paper products and kitchen needs. Very impressive. Almost everything has been thought of by these owners. The comfortable living room and large dining table was a hit with all and the general neighborhood is very special. Wonderful playground and cafe and a couple of shops in walking distance and nice hikes nearby in Montreat. Named correctly...a cozy and fun place!!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Deb W., Greenville

24 Oct 2023

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

Great Fall Weekend

The house was comfortable and clean, with plenty of kitchen supplies and dishes. The driveway was very steep and wet leaves didn't help, but overall it was a wonderful weekend getaway place!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

20 Nov 2020

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

Great girls weekend!

This was the most awesome house! Very unique and cozy. It was a family trip for 3 generations of women. We had the best time. Can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elsa H.

31 Dec 2021

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

Montreat Treat !!

We enjoyed the area and the home was absolutely charming. Very impressed with how well equipped the kitchen is for cooking. Communication with the owner was top notch. We had several questions prior to arrival and she was very helpful !!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katy L.

9 Oct 2020

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

Fabulous find in Montreat!!!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Idlywood. Very charming property. Hiking Greybeard Trail is a must! Tennis in the mornings was fun too! Owner, Margaret, was fabulous with her communication and quick responses. What a great weekend getaway. Highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan e.

13 Oct 2020

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

Idlewood

The house was exactly how it was described. We had 10 adults and 1 child. There was plenty of room for everyone and great outdoor areas to hangout. We would love to stay there again next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Monique H.

2 Nov 2021

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

Enjoyable stay for ours girls weekend

We enjoyed the stay, there was plenty of room for all of us, and it was very charming. The kitchen was well supplied with everything you need. The outdoor fire made for a nice evening of roasting marshmallows and enjoying the yard. The driveway was very steep and a little difficult after rain.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

4 Jan 2022

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

Wonderful!

We had a lovely time at this very cute and rustic cabin. It slept 12 comfortably with 2 families each having their own space. It had all the amenities you could think of with a VERY well stocked kitchen including a homemade ice cream maker. Montreat is a beautiful area and very family friendly. We would absolutely return this rental someday!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melody A.

16 Nov 2020

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

Wonderful Weekend

We had a great weekend at the cabin. We had plenty of room and it was stocked so well. We set around the fireplace outside on Friday night and loved it. The next night we made a fire inside and played cards. I absolutely loved the covered porch upstairs. I could have stayed there all weekend. So peaceful. Would certainly pick this place again. I am jealous of whoever gets it next weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

6 Jan 2022

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

Nice stay, great location, rustic home

This is a great location. The hosts are responsive and accommodating. I found it odd that we had to rent sheets and towels, and then pay extra to have the beds made. Appliances are all new, and lots of supplies in the kitchen and firewood. New TVs and washer/dryer. Home is very old and could use some repairs (some doors don't close properly, need another space heater for downstairs).

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adriane R., Columbia SC

29 Jan 2023

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

Great House

We stayed here for a weekend in January. The house is charmingly vintage. The kitchen was well equipped and you could tell someone who loves to cook and bake stays here often. They even had coffee and hot cocoa for us AND s’mores sticks. There was enough seating in the living room for everyone in our group. It’s a very short walk to the Montreat conference center/Inn and stores. The kitchen is downstairs away from the bedrooms and living space which may present an obstacle to those who have a hard time going up and down stairs. The seemingly new tvs in each room were a plus. We hope to stay there again! It’s also a very short drive to Blavk Mountain.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Hunter B.

20 Nov 2023

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

The tradition lives on!

We had a fun time… 8 girls keeping the Montreat tradition alive! We had hoped linens and towels were included- they take up lots of packing space, but we read at the last minute we needed to pack ours. Nice, cozy house. The downstairs kitchen seemed a little funky, but we made it work! The upstairs porch was covered in leaves, but that must not have bothered us too badly, because we didn’t use the blower! Overall very nice, with parking being a little tricky!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corrie I., Atlanta, Ga

19 May 2021

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

So charming!

We absolutely loved staying here! The dart board and board games were highlights for our elementary aged kids and us adults spent as much time as we could on that charming porch. The swinging benches were nap-worthy, the strung white lights added such a fun vibe. We also loved the fire pit area with its own set of strung cafe lights. All of the little details were provided (started pack of firewood if needed, toilet paper/paper towels, coffee, and even laundry detergent. That was so helpful. The owners were so kind and easy to communicate with (and kind...my son accidentally broke one of their lovely walking sticks and I was so grateful for the owners' graciousness when I told them about it.). This place is delightful and we have recommended it to several friends already.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Margaret Bouknight Bauer and Daisy Bouknight Miller

Sisters, small business co-owners, and 4th generation Montreaters, we wanted to give our families the opportunity to experience summers and off-season weekends in this beautiful place. We live less than 3 hours away and come up often to stay in our nearby family home. In order to have more flexibility, we purchased Idlewood and gave it a new life. We consider Montreat to be our second home. We hope you will love this place as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

Montreat is the perfect vacation spot for families and adult groups alike. So much to do here. Idlewood is ideally located in the Valley of Montreat on a quiet street just of the beaten path, close to all attractions, activities, and hiking trails, and a 20 minute drive to downtown Asheville.

What makes this property unique

Growing up summers in the Montreat home across the street, we were close friends with the family who owned Idlewood and spent as much time here as in our own house. When the family reached out with an opportunity to purchase Idlewood, it was a no-brainer. We have always loved the unique, log-cabin feel of this home and the coziness of the living spaces. Although we purchased in 2020, it has always felt like home to us.

We love relaxing on the covered porch, grilling on the back patio, watching our children entertain friends in the big grassy back yard (even movie nights out there!), and cooking family meals to be served in the classic 100 year old dining room.

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5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

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Bedroom 5 - Ground Floor Bunk Room

3 bathrooms

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