Relaxing Mountain Retreat! Comfortable, Spacious Montreat Home

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Relaxing screened porch with upholstered porch swing

Wicker lounge chairs and skylights in porch

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 15167 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pool

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Black Mountain, NC

Robert Lake Park1 min walk
Ten Thousand Villages5 min walk
Black Mountain Center for the Arts6 min drive
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)34 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Living Room

2 Double Beds

Master (Upstairs)

1 King Bed

Upstairs 2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs 3

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

Upstairs 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Come relax and retreat in this lovely home nestled between the mountains in Montreat, NC and across the street from a beautiful children's park, tennis/pickleball courts and a stream. Located in a quiet community but close to Black Mountain, Asheville, and Greenville SC, this is an ideal vacation spot. Great for individuals or families, the house has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and beds and pull out sofas for up to 15. Extensively renovated in 2014, the house features a second-floor screened porch with tile floor, vaulted ceiling with skylights , dining table, hammock and a cushioned porch swing. Gourmet kitchen is fully equipped with appliances, laundry machines, pottery and a large handmade oak table that can seat twelve. Enjoy the sound of the nearby creek in a rocking chair on the front porch. House features handmade blackout curtains in every room, custom tile bathroom floors, fully customizable A/C and heat, reliable electricity and hot water with a back up generator, WiFi with free guest access, TVs in the living room TV and master bedroom.

Please note, we gladly rent to individuals, families, and organizations, but not to youth groups. We prefer that items in the garage not be used unless necessary. The garage refrigerator/freezer are available, but please remove all food when leaving.

Property manager

Laura Spangler

Premier Host

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Mountain view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

No unknown youth groups, please.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We do not accept reservations from youth groups.

If anything is broken or damaged during your stay, please take a picture of it and send. Please leave any broken item in the garage.

Please be respectful of the neighbors and be quiet at night after 10:30. Please return any items moved to their original location. Thank you.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Black Mountain

Located in Black Mountain, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pisgah National Forest and Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance. Travelling with kids? Consider Ten Thousand Villages and The Merry Wine Market. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Black Mountain, NC

What's nearby

Robert Lake Park - 1 min walk
Ten Thousand Villages - 5 min walk
Black Mountain Center for the Arts - 6 min drive
Hop'n Blueberry Farm - 12 min drive
Catawba Falls - 21 min drive

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive
‪Foothills Grange - ‬6 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Relaxing Mountain Retreat! Comfortable, Spacious Montreat Home have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Relaxing Mountain Retreat! Comfortable, Spacious Montreat Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing Mountain Retreat! Comfortable, Spacious Montreat Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing Mountain Retreat! Comfortable, Spacious Montreat Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing Mountain Retreat! Comfortable, Spacious Montreat Home located?

Located in the centre of Black Mountain, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Robert Lake Park and Ten Thousand Villages. The Merry Wine Market and Pisgah National Forest are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

26 June 2024

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

Ideal location & size

After 20 years, we returned to Montreat with my two daughters & grandchildren. The location, size & layout of the house was perfect for our family. All the activities were within walking distance. When any questions arose the owner was prompt in her response. We hope to return for 2 weeks next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

20 June 2024

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

Always a treat!

We love staying here - the proximity to the center of all Montreat activites is amazing - kids can walk freely and experience the joy of ice cream at The Huck, playing on the playground, pickleball or tennis and so much...more. The house itself is super comfortable and well-appointed and the porch!! It's a dream to sit out there with a book and the backdrop of the mountains. Thank you for this "home away from home."

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison W., Oxford, MS

21 Jan 2024

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

Happy Repeat Guest

I've stayed here several times now with my campus ministry group for our annual conference at Montreat. The kitchen is well stocked for group cooking and eating, and the living spaces work just right for fellowship time in the evenings. Can't been the super quick walk to Anderson Auditorium, either!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Bryan W.

17 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location in comfortable home

Great home with an amazing porch in the perfect area for playing outside. The host is kind and responsive.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler B., Raleigh

13 Nov 2023

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

Love the house and location

This was our second time staying at this Montreat home. We loved it. You can walk to everything in Montreat and downtown Black Mountain is a 5 minute drive.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

30 July 2023

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

Great home and super host

This is a beautiful home and very close to Anderson Conference Center. The owners make pottery and the pottery is in full use in the kitchen. Beautiful home with art work of all kinds and scripture everywhere. Large porch. The host are very gracious and helpful.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

5 July 2023

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

family trip

great location, very clean, porch is amazing

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

13 June 2023

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

Beautiful house in perfect location!

We had a great week in Montreat. The house worked out so well, and we loved sitting out on the beautiful screened in porch. It was in easy walking distance to everywhere we wanted to go. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

19 Oct 2022

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

Best house in. Montreat!

Perfect location, lots of space, superb kitchen, great beds, marvelous porches!!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda B.

25 Aug 2022

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

Enjoyed the Stay

This home was in a great location and everything was fine with the home. We will try to book again in the near future.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

19 Aug 2022

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

Montreat

Nice place. Carpet was a little old. Clean.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

30 June 2022

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

Convenient and Comfortable

We loved the location because our grandchildren could walk to the playgrounds and clubs. The house had a great and convenient lay-out. Beds were comfy. The kitchen worked well for all. The screened-in porch was a favorite place.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison R.

29 May 2022

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

Perfect family getaway

We loved our second stay in the Spanglers’ lovely home! Perfect location for kids near the playground. The large screened porch is perfect for puzzles, games, and reading on rainy days and evenings. Well-appointed kitchen made making our own meals very easy. We hope to come again!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison W., Oxford, MS

6 Jan 2022

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

Great stay!

This house was a great fit for our group of nine that was in Montreat for a conference — super conveniently located near Anderson Auditorium! It would’ve been tight if we’d had the full bed capacity of 15, but our group was just the right number to fit comfortably around the big dining table. The kitchen is well stocked for cooking your own meals, etc.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ginger B., Raleigh

14 Oct 2021

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

Perfect getaway

Our family loved the house. Great location. Great amenities. Our kids LOVED the park across the street. We hope to come back in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

James C.

25 July 2021

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

An excellent house for a large family vacation

Wonderfully located in Montreat. Plenty of room for 6 adults and 5 children.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Geneva Presbyterian Y.

21 June 2021

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

Perfect!

Your Montreat home was perfect for our group! What a blessing to be so close to everything, yet have an amazing time and space for respite. The large screened porch was our favorite! Thank you so much for your hospitality!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charlie R.

15 June 2021

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

Perfect accommodations for our 2-family getaway!

We decided last-minute to try to rent a house instead of camp bc of bad weather predicted, and we couldn't have been more blessed in finding this wonderful home! It had the perfect amount of space for our group of 3 adults, 2 teens, and 6 kids. And the location right next to the playground and creek was ideal for kids. We especially enjoyed the large kitchen table that fit all of us; the beautifully homey handmade touches of pottery, tile, and quilts; and the roomy screened-in porch perfect for reading, games, and puzzles. We hope to come back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Destiny W.

19 Jan 2021

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

Great stay

Perfect place for our retreat! Loved how accessible it was to all the great things Montreat has to offer. Our groups favorite place was the screen porch. And the heated floors where a nice touch for cold mornings. We loved our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

9 Jan 2021

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

Great location!

We had a wonderful time with extended family! There was more than enough space for all 12 of us. The location near a park and Montreat trails was excellent for both our hikers and our Littles. Kitchen was spacious with plenty of seating. (And I loved the dishes!) Laura provided great suggestions for things to do in the area. We would definitely go back!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Wade S.

10 Sept 2020

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

Mountain stay

Great location. Beds could use an update to make them a little more comfortable, same with couches but we didnt spend a ton of time at the house so it wasnt a huge issue. AC did not work but owner came out and made the situation right, so for that we are very appreciative.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Haze M.

28 Aug 2020

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

Fun, Quiet, Creek, Tennis, Pool in Small Town

My family rented the Spangler home for 5 days in August, 2020. The home was lovely and had everything we needed. We hit the Ingles (great local grocery) and spent our time playing board games, going to the pool, hitting the creek, and playing some tennis on the courts right out front. We went whitewater rafting on the French Broad and did a 10 mile hike in Dupont National Forest. The house sits on the campus of a small college and was quaint and beautiful. Would rent again! Thx, Spangler family!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katie T.

31 July 2020

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

Great Location

We had a fabulous time. The house was as advertised, even if not spotless when we arrived. The owner was very responsive to questions, the pottery lived up to other reviews, and the porch upstairs was amazing! We would re-rent in a heartbeat!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Liz G., Nashville, TN

29 July 2020

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

Great visit

Always enjoy being here

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Allison W., Oxford, MS

5 Feb 2020

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

Great House

Great house for a medium-sized group. 2 minute walk to Anderson Auditorium! Driveway is a little rough for a smaller car (scraped a few times but got the hang of it!).

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

About the host

Hosted by Laura Spangler

Tom and Laura Spangler, owners, have been traveling to Montreat their whole lives. They live in Winston-Salem, NC and are blessed with four children and four grandchildren. After fifteen years vacationing in the house next door, they bought and renovated 316 Texas Rd as a place to enjoy their growing family on vacation. They are grateful to the Lord for providing such a beautiful retreat, and are eager to share the blessing with others.

Why they chose this property

Tom, Laura, and their children have always loved Montreat. Their biggest attraction was the family they'd meet here, but they also love relaxing, hiking, and enjoying all that Western North Carolina has to offer. Tom picked up his favorite hobby of pottery at the nearby Currie Craft Center, and Laura's parents have a vacation home just down the road. When 316 Texas Rd became available, it seemed like a perfect opportunity, and after extensive renovations (including the addition of the beautiful screened porch), they opened their new getaway on Thanksgiving 2014.

What makes this property unique

It is hard not to like the house's special touches: heated tile floors in the kitchen and bathroom, a mountain view out of the master bedroom, the tranquil screened porch, rich wood trim, and attractive granite countertops. But the best feature of all is the people that stay there. We are sure you will find, just like we do, that whether for a romantic retreat or a family reunion, this house will be the perfect setting for sweet and lasting memories!