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Perfect family friendly retreat near hiking, Montreat, and Black Mountain

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A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a view of a deck with outdoor seating.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Black Mountain, NC
  • Place, Robert Lake Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Patricia Cornwell Tennis Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ten Thousand Villages
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Montreat

Located within a 5-minute walk of Robert Lake Park, this vacation home is within a 15-minute stroll of Patricia Cornwell Tennis Center. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Robert Lake Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Patricia Cornwell Tennis Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ten Thousand Villages - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Catawba Falls - 20 min drive - 15.6 miles
  • Biltmore Estate - 27 min drive - 23.0 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Recess Coffee and Baked Goods - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ole's Guacamoles - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lookout Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪No. 1 China - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Perfect family friendly retreat near hiking, Montreat, and Black Mountain

Welcome to Ceilidh Cottage! This charming 1920s mountain cottage in Montreat is full of history and fresh mountain air. Relax on the covered porch, take in mountain views, grill outside, or sit by the fire pit. The chef’s kitchen and dining area make gathering easy. Pet friendly and close to trails, downtown Black Mountain is just minutes away!

◆ Covered porch with mountain views
◆ Fire pit, grill, and hammocks
◆ Chef’s kitchen and dining area
◆ Historic charm and cozy spaces
◆ Pet friendly!

Historic Ceilidh Cottage has long been a gathering place in Montreat, close to the quaint downtown of Black Mountain, NC. “Ceilidh” (KAY-lee) is a Scots-Gaelic word for a social gathering of family and friends. The owners chose this name to honor their heritage and the cottage’s history as an iconic place to come together.

◆ Main floor: Living, kitchen, dining, bonus sitting room with sleeper sofa and bathroom, large covered porch, and spacious deck
◆ Top floor: Four bedrooms with individual sinks, one bathroom with toilet and shower, screened porch with a café table
◆ Lower floor: Movie and game room with comfy seating and foosball, plus laundry room with washer and dryer

You have access to the whole home and property.

Please feel free to contact us at any time. We are here to assist you with anything you may need!

- This is a pet friendly property with a pet fee shown at booking.
- There are many stairs in and around the home, so it is not wheelchair accessible.
- Please park street side in front of the house (fits 2–3 cars) or use additional parking at Anderson Auditorium, just a 3 minute walk away.
- A convenient EV charger is available on site.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

312515

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around this vacation home?

Located steps from Patricia Cornwell Tennis Center, this vacation home is in Montreat, and within a 10-minute walk of Robert Lake Park and Ten Thousand Villages. You'll also find Pisgah National Forest and Pisgah Brewing Company within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Perfect family friendly retreat near hiking, Montreat, and Black Mountain?

Yes, there is an electric car charging station available.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Perfect family friendly retreat near hiking, Montreat, and Black Mountain?

Couples staying at this vacation home will value amenities like a kitchen, a kitchen in some house, as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Perfect family friendly retreat near hiking, Montreat, and Black Mountain?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Perfect family friendly retreat near hiking, Montreat, and Black Mountain?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), which is about 19.6 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Perfect family friendly retreat near hiking, Montreat, and Black Mountain?

Yes, every house at Perfect family friendly retreat near hiking, Montreat, and Black Mountain comes with a balcony.

Perfect family friendly retreat near hiking, Montreat, and Black Mountain Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property in the heart of Montreat and so close to downtown Bkack Mountain. Plenty of space, AC and Heat worked great, and the beds were so comfortable! Tons of kitchen appliances and tools, just overall great house! We will return!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay! Thank you so much for a perfect place to be based from while going out on hikes, walking through town, and more! Thank you for being quick and easy to communicate with along the way!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had some issues, however Leisr Stays worked with us & had the issues resolved. We had 8 people the first week & 7 people the second week of our Mission groups stay as we came down to NC to perform rebuilding from Hurricane Helene. The house was a great fit for 8 people.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Autumn M.

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

Christmas

Great time with family!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Carlton W.

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

Very good

Only issues were lots of empty beer cans left in trash can by prior guests (or neighbors) and dog hair in all of the beds. Everything else was great and much appreciated. Regard's.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dave M.

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

Music and Worship Stay

The property was very nice with the highlights being the front porch, back patio with Firepit and the Foozball game.It was a good size for our family of four, and could easily accommodate a larger family or group of up to 10 or so. We had invited another family to stay with us, and we are sort of glad they couldn't make it as we don't know them that well and we might have been too much on top of us. It would be great for two medium families that know each other well however.The location was great for the conference, going to the playground and stream. There are a lot of stairs- that is not unusual for Montreat and fine for us- but would be an issue for people with mobility issues. I think they make that clear on the listing.I give it a good plus rating, not quite excellent, only because the dishwasher was broken when we arrived. The manager told us that (good), but didn't make any attempt to fix it or offer any compensation back for the inconvenience. Also, while the kitchen was fairly well stocked, there were a few items (cheese grater toilet paper etc) that we could not fine and/or were it sort of short supply.Overall we would happily stay there again, although as I am aging and getting less mobile I might look for a property with a few less stairs.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025