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THE RED COTTAGE -Great location! Pet friendly. Long-term stays are welcomed!

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Experience the charm of Black Mountain at The Red Cottage, located between downtown and the gates of Montreat. Relax on the large front porch with rockers and a glider bench or enjoy your favorite beverage while grilling in the fenced yard.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

THE RED COTTAGE -Great location! Pet friendly. Long-term stays are welcomed!

We love hosting our travelers, and you will find that our neighborhood is family-oriented and pet friendly.

The Red Cottage is equally located between downtown Black Mountain and the gates of Montreat. A 1-mile sidewalk stroll to the heart of downtown Black Mountain. The drive to Asheville is easy to access on/off I-40 and only 15 miles away!

Our charming town of Black Mountain is very pet-friendly. We will gladly send you our pet policy for your review when your initial inquiry has been received.

We offer an iMac desktop computer with secure high-speed internet along with excellent cellphone coverage. A must-have if you travel for business or work remotely!
The main bedroom and spare room are wall-mounted 40" Samsung Smart TVs; the living room has a 50" Sony Smart TV. For your indoor leisure we have premium cable channels, Roku, and a game cabinet with books for children and adults.

Suppose you are looking to reserve The Red Cottage for a bachelor/bachelorette party, family reunion, graduation celebration and the like. In that case, out of respect for our neighbors and the security of the property, we ask that you please choose another vacation rental property.

The large kitchen has stainless steel appliances and is fully equipped for all your cooking/dining needs, including essential countertop appliances and a drop-leaf dining table with a service setting for 8.

Sleeps 6 comfortably. Two bedrooms with queen-size beds; the spare room has a daybed & pull-out trundle, all with premium posturepedic mattresses. The couch also folds out into a full-size bed. All beds come with comforters, blankets, and hotel-quality sheets.

Two full bathrooms with toiletries and premium linens. If anyone in your group requires assistive devices or a highchair, please inform us so that we can better serve you.

Washer/dryer, laundry supplies and clothes hangers. Though we don't think that it's ever been used, we also have an iron & ironing board :-)

Central heat and air, updated plumbing, thermal pane windows, and a new​ eco-friendly insulated attic and basement vapor barrier with a dehumidifier.

For outdoor relaxation, a large fenced front & open back yard, Weber gas grill and picnic table seat 8.

Enjoy your favorite beverage and pass the time on our front porch; 4 adult rockers, a child-sized rocker, a 5' glider bench, a ceiling fan and a drop leaf table. For many of our guests, this is their favorite feature!

Guests will have total access to the house, and we encourage all to help themselves to anything available. Make yourselves at home!

We hope that you will join us in Black Mountain! We'd love to serve as your hosts!
Monica & John, Owners/Hosts

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Please refer to customized house rules.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycles
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

All pets and occupancy over 4 persons, including children, must be included in your booking information and are charged an additional fee. No Parties!
No smoking permitted inside! When smoking outside, please use the ashtrays provided. Please not throw butts in the yard or on our streets.
Accidents happen; repairs are needed. If it breaks/not working correctly, please let us know as soon as possible so we can repair/replace it quickly.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Prior approval only. Refer to rental agreement.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Birth - 18 months not included in 4+ guest charge.

Events

No events allowed
Dinner parties and quiet gatherings are welcomed.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please refer to customized house rules.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Dinner parties and quiet gatherings are welcomed.
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Located in Black Mountain, this vacation home is in the city center. Swannanoa Valley Museum and Arrowhead Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Black Mountain Golf Club and Patricia Cornwell Tennis Center. Traveling with kids? Consider The Merry Wine Market and Ten Thousand Villages. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Black Mountain, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Tomahawk - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Black Mountain Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Black Mountain Center for the Arts - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Swannanoa Valley Museum - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Catawba Falls - 18 min drive - 12.1 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ole Guacamole’s - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is THE RED COTTAGE -Great location! Pet friendly. Long-term stays are welcomed! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at THE RED COTTAGE -Great location! Pet friendly. Long-term stays are welcomed!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE RED COTTAGE -Great location! Pet friendly. Long-term stays are welcomed!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is THE RED COTTAGE -Great location! Pet friendly. Long-term stays are welcomed! located?

This family-friendly vacation home is located in the city center, within 1 mi (2 km) of White Horse Black Mountain, The Merry Wine Market, and Black Mountain Golf Club. Robert Lake Park and Lake Tomahawk are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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THE RED COTTAGE -Great location! Pet friendly. Long-term stays are welcomed! Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 166 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

The Red Cottage

Wonderful accommodations; great host; highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melville N.

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

Perfect spot for our visit

Perfect location, super nice and comfortable- had everything we could possibly need, clean and easy check in process! Had the opportunity to meet the owner - super nice and friendly- would recommend to anyone visiting Black Mountain! Our stay was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trudy E.

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

Great Gathering

The little red cottage was everything you could ask for in a rental. Monica was a superb host. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

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

Location

I have stayed in black mountain many times and found the location of the property perfect proximity to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annalisa M.

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

Lovely stay in our favorite place

We are frequent guests to Black Mountain and the Red Cottage is a great find! John and Monica have been doing this for 15 years and it shows - I don’t think I’ve ever seen a more well-appointed and labeled stay. Everything was clean and comfy and we loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

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

Fun getaway

We enjoyed our stay in Black Mountain so much. The Red Cottage is perfectly located for a walk into town, a walk to the pool or lake or a quick drive to Asheville and beautiful local hikes. The property was very clean, the front porch was delightful, beds were comfy and the kitchen was very well equipped. Would highly recommend this wonderful property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Drane S.

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

rocking chair haven

totally delightful, well arranged and furnished cottage with a marvelous kitchen and fantastic stove. Location is very good, price quite reasonable/affordable, comfortable beds. Easy check-in, good communications with hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

margaret M., Denver, Colorado

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

Cutest cottage in black mountain

Loved our stay here! Monica and John thought of all the right touches and we would easily stay here again. The cozy charm of this place made staying in on rainy days easy. Loved we were within walking distance of downtown black mountain and hiking trails. Would eagerly stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jake B.

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

Beautiful cottage in a beautiful area

This house was perfect and very affordable for our group of friends. Loved the relatively well equipped kitchen and overall feeling of the home. Monica was fantastic to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

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

Great Location

This cottage had everything you could need. The kitchen was very well stocked, the beds were very comfortable, the porch was wonderful. We would recommend this spot and stay again if passing through. Lake Tomahawk and Montreat are both less than 2 miles (in different directions) and great places to walk.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claude F., Maryville

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

Mtn. Retreat

Very clean and very well stocked. Owners very responsive. Really good week hope to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob and Deborah H.

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

Great hosts

Very comfortable. Hosts went above and beyond to make us comfortable. Check in was super easy. Great communicators loved the town and the biltmore
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tianne W.

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

Christmas with the grandkids

We enjoyed a long weekend at the Red Cottage with our daughter and grandkids. Thank you to Monica and John
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

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

Lovely Stay

Communication was top notch. Amenities were very thoughtful and made us feel like we were free to relax and not worry. Enough space for us and our two teens and the location was great for us. Hosts are fantastic! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

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

The Little Red Cottage

We enjoyed our stay. The cottage was nice, Black Mountain was beautiful and the weather was wonderful. The cottage was well equipped with every thing we needed. It had a good location and EXCELLENT parking. Monica was very quick to respond to any problem.
Stayed 27 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vickie L.

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

Wonderful cottage

The property was spotlessly clean. There was an abundance of extras. Anything we needed was supplied. The location was as advertised, short walk to town. We had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite M., Deltona

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

End of year get away!

Such an amazing cottage....it was truely a home away from home!! It was a great relaxing time to have after Christmas 🎄 Thank you Monica and John for an experience that exceeded our expectations. Happy New Year and best wishes for a healthy and happy New Year!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

A red gem in Black Mountain

Such an adorable cottage that has everything needed plus some extras. The front porch rockers were a treat on sunny days, the kitchen has everything you will need, the whole place is so clean and comfy, and the hosts were great on communication. Being close enough to walk to downtown was a bonus. Definitely 5 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

gordon s.

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

Super place old and functional

As advertised. Super stocked and comfortable, great front porch. Perfect for people and pets.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Special Stay at The Red Cottage!

This is the most comfortable and well stocked vacation home we've stayed in! It's cozy and much thought went into details that made us feel special. The home is one level which was handy and the covered front porch was a great place to relax. We esp liked that the yard was fenced since we took our dog. We're looking forward to going back! A big thank you to Monica and John!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff O.

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

A great 6 days!

We had a great 6 day stay at the Red Cottage, touring the area and visiting family. The owners of the Red Cottage were responsive and had a great attention to detail. When we arrived the house was clean and well equipped for all of our needs, with clear instructions on how things worked and where everyting was. We would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

bethany s.

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

Home away from home

Well appointed, clean, in working order, comfy beds, and great from porch. I’m walking distance from montreat and town. Grilled out. Cooked in fully equipped kitchen. No complaints
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F.

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

Always a great time!

This is our second trip to Black Mountain staying at the Red Cottage. The location is excellent and close to Black Mountain which is a beautiful small town. The cottage itself is very spacious, very clean, and we liked the little touches of snacks and drinks stocked when we arrived. Communication with the owner was fabulous with several instances where we needed to coordinate or confirm items. Red cottages now a "family favorite" for visiting our relatives in black mountain area. Can't wait to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

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

Reluctant to Leave!

Our stay at the Red Cottage was beyond expectations, but exactly as wonderful as Monica and John promised. There was every single comfort possible in this adorable, accessible, beautifully decorated, lovingly shared home. Every possible need was covered, down to the “Oh I forgot to bring a…OH there is one here!” All went well and the front porch with rockers capped off the quaint enjoyment of the Red Cottage. Monica and John communicated with me at every turn and gave perfect instructions. An added bonus was meeting a very sweet neighbor who made us feel right welcome!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marla S., Sarasota, FL

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

We'll return next year!

Beautiful Cottage with all modern updates. Fully equipped kitchen with top of the line kitchenware. Super comfortable queen bed. Two full bathrooms. Air-conditioned. Best of all, dog friendly. Black Mountain is as delightful town: walkable, great restaurants and dog-friendly. A perfect home for an extended stay. This is our second stay and we will be back next year. Monica and John are great people!
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2023