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Nestled in historic Montreat, this charming home offers a cozy retreat with a wrap-around front porch perfect for relaxation. Enjoy the nearby Assembly Inn, Lake Susan, Robert Lake park and The Barn for community events.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

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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.

Historic Montreat Respite House

Historic Montreat home is available for your family or small group enjoyment. The home built in 1907 is one of the original Montreat "Heritage Houses". The house features 3 bedrooms and 1 dorm room with multiple beds. Rock yourself silly on the wrap-around front porch. Conveniently located near Assembly Inn, Lake Susan, Robert Lake park for the kids, and "The Barn" for Friday night community square dances.

Montreat is nestled just north of the quaint town of Black Mountain and only 20 minutes from eclectic Asheville. Things to do in the area include numerous hiking trails, golf, shopping, the Asheville brewery scene, Biltmore house, and much more.

This house is an old but well kept mountain retreat. New heat and air conditioning system installed October 2017.

This property provides bed linens and towels. Bed configuration is 8 singles and 1 double.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out

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

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total pets

Note from host: Nice dogs are welcomed with accompanying pet fee.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 deadlock
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Montreat, this holiday home is near a water park and in the mountains. Swannanoa Valley Museum and Arrowhead Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Ten Thousand Villages and The Merry Wine Market. Black Mountain Center for the Arts and Old Fort Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking nearby. Visit our Montreat travel guide
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Black Mountain, NC

What's nearby

  • Autumn color at Lake Roland at Robert E Lee Park in Baltimore, Maryland
    Robert Lake Park
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Beautiful autumn fall colors at tunnel entrance on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville - North carolina
    Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance
    19 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Biltmore Estate
    Biltmore Estate
    28 min drive - 37.3 km
  • Patricia Cornwell Tennis Center
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ten Thousand Villages
    7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
    35 min drive

Restaurants

  • No. 1 China
    6 min drive
  • Recess Coffee and Baked Goods
    7 min drive
  • Lookout Brewing Company
    6 min drive
  • Starbucks
    7 min drive
  • Pizza Hut
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Historic Montreat Respite House have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Historic Montreat Respite House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Historic Montreat Respite House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Montreat Respite House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Montreat Respite House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Montreat Respite House located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Robert Lake Park and Patricia Cornwell Tennis Center. Ten Thousand Villages and Pisgah National Forest are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Historic Montreat Respite House Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

8.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamra E.

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

Great porch!

We really loved the peaceful porch and location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine R.

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

Another great stay!

The Respite House provides a great space for rest and renewal in Montreat. The front porch is amazing, and the inside is well set up for conversations and relationship building. A great place to stay in Montreat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

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

fun historic home

We had a great time. Home is very cozy, has a great location, and a beautiful front porch. We also really enjoyed the fireplace.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

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

Great retreat house in the Montreat valley!

The very best in old school retreat houses. Great location within walking distance of Lake Susan, Assembly Inn and Anderson Auditorium. The host of this house (Richard) was exceptionally helpful to us and we would stay here or at any of his other properties in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Mac O.

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

Great July 4th!

The Montreat house was fabulous. It was comfortable, interesting, and very eclectic. Everything you’d want in a Montreat house this house has. It is close to everything, very accessible, and a comfortable place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Great location

Loved our stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine R.

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

Great place for a group or family

House was comfortable, well equipped, with comfortable beds, and plenty of great gathering spaces indoors and on the front porch.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

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

Great house! Wonderful stay!

We had a great time, loved the classic Montreat house!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kathleen D.

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

Great stay

Wonderful! We love it year after year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah J.

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

Wonderful Memories Made at Respite House

Our family thoroughly enjoyed being together at Montreat. We loved the Respite House, especially the roomy front porch. Richard was very responsive and made sure our stay was comfortable. We definitely recommend staying at Respite House.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

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

Family time

Great location and very cozy and inviting home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

deNay K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check-in. Responsive host, Clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

anne m.

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

private yet close

Had a blast with 2 dogs and 3 kiddos ! close to everything yet secluded :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M.

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

Respite house

Charming 1907 property with modern amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oralie W.

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

Respite House Montreat

We LOVED the front porch with all the rocking chairs! We spent every possible moment out there. The house was very cozy and roomy. We are jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts and there were plenty of good spaces to work on one. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nan K.

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

The best time!

The youth loved the house and so did the adults! They wanted us to reserve the same house for next year on the second day we were there.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

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

Excellent experience!

We had a wonderful time. The owner answered all our questions quickly. Checking in was easy and other than a bear getting into the garbage we had no problems.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy Z.

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

Group

Great place. Old work mates met up to hike and enjoy each others company. All range from late 20s to early 40s. Plenty of room, great hangout spot. Beautiful location!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine R.

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

Lovely Montreat historic cottage

Well-appointed and maintained historic Montreat cottage. The location is an easy walk to the conference center and local activities. The property manager was easy to communicate with and quickly responded to questions. A great place to stay in Montreat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Betsy G.

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

Pleasant Stay

Rustic, historic home in a good Montreat location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Paul J.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Sorry to say...

Appliances are dirty and work incompletely. Cookware is old and dirty. One eye on the stove in not functioning. Front porch is dangerous. Great fireplace but no usable wood on site and no help from host in acquiring any. Could only get check-in information after two emails. We were informed that the upstairs toilet was not working properly and that a plumber had been called but that plumber never showed up during our four day stay. The heat works great which is important in January and the location is super when attending conferences at Montreat Conference Center.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison F.

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

Responsive owner

This property was well represented from the photos and the description. Being a longtime visitor to Montreat, I would describe it as your typical Montreat house, with lots of character but not really many modern upgrades. We really enjoyed it and found it very well-stocked. The owner was extremely responsive to any questions we had. We would come back - was perfect of a family Thanksgiving.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth H.

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

Perfect fall retreat!

Lovely, history-filled house located in a quiet wooded area. Very easy walk to Lake Susan and the park - which our 2nd and 4th grader loved! Quick drive into Black Mountain for food and shopping, and also to local hikes. Plenty of space to spread out and relax. Definitely want to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy A.

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

A White Christmas

The house was perfect for our family during a pandemic. We could spread out in the four bedrooms and two baths. It is an old house with old house quirks, including stains and dust. But this also meant we could have our dogs, which meant a lot. Things were clean where it mattered. And the price was right.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessa D.

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

Just like grandmas

After a crazy year, my family needed a place to meet in the middle for Thanksgiving. It was just like staying at my grandmas house....which is just what we needed. Quiet, great hiking nearby, good for long walks.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020