THE RED COTTAGE -Great location! Pet friendly. Long-term stays are welcomed!
House in Black Mountain, NC
6 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this house rental
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
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
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Black Mountain, NC
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
The little red cottage was everything you could ask for in a rental. Monica was a superb host. We will definitely stay here again.
5.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful accommodations; great host; highly recommend.
5.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
We left the frozen North, in mid January, to make Red Cottage our home for 61 days exactly, Check in process was seamless. There was everything in the cottage, that we needed for a long stay. there was even dog treats for our small Bichon Poodle. Yard has some fall leaves, that our pet did not like, mentioned that to Monica, and she sent a contractor who cleaned up in o time. Small boutiques , in black mountains are nice place to shop and near by cafes are nice touch. Over all it was an excellent getaway for us to beat the winter Blahs.
5.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
We enjoyed a long weekend at the Red Cottage with our daughter and grandkids. Thank you to Monica and John
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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
5.0 / 5.0
What a cozy home in beautiful Black Mountain! Perfect location to walk to downtown or to Montreat for strolls around Lake Susan. Monica was such a wonderful and responsive host. She even came by to ensure we had everything we needed for our visit from our grandson during the stay, providing a pack & play, high chair, linens and even safety outlet covers. While she was there she noticed an issue with a broken gate from a previous guest and quickly ran to the hardware store and replaced it so our dog would have use of the lawn. I haven’t ever had such a responsive host. Thank you, Monica & Jon, for sharing your wonderful little cottage with us!
5.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
As advertised. Super stocked and comfortable, great front porch. Perfect for people and pets.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
Very comfortable. Hosts went above and beyond to make us comfortable. Check in was super easy. Great communicators loved the town and the biltmore
5.0 / 5.0
Very clean and very well stocked.
Owners very responsive.
Really good week hope to return.
5.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
Monica and John were fantastic hosts! We loved staying at TRC. It was in the perfect spot to be able to walk to either Montreat or downtown Blk Mountain. We did several nearby hikes, as well. Monica was so sweet - helping us with some of the outside timed lights so we could sleep and bringing us a cranberry nut loaf (not too mention having coffee and a complimentary bottle of wine for us when we arrived!). We all had a great time and we look forward to staying at TRC again in the near future! Happy holidays, Monica and John!
5.0 / 5.0
We loved this adorable home. I highly recommend staying here. I took my 80 year old Dad who was extremely ill this past year. I promised if he pulled through I’d get him up to Black Mountain. He was beyond thrilled when we got there. The owner’s attention to detail was impeccable. We didn’t want for anything. He’s talking about coming back and staying there in the spring. The entire house was well stocked and clean. The beds were comfortable and the bedding was superb! Communication with the owners was top notch. We will be back!!
5.0 / 5.0
We are firmer residents of Black Mountain and still travel back for work, community events and of course catching up with our favorite people.
Our stay was wonderful! Pet friendly because our sweet fur baby Samantha is part of our family too and loves all of her BM hangouts.
John and Monica were amazing with communication and making sure we had everything we needed... including a highchair for our son so it was one last thing to pack.
The location is top notch, the cottage is so charming and you have everything you need!
We are definitely putting this into our first choice list!
5.0 / 5.0
The cottage was a perfect location for us--whether walking into town or looking for a hike in beautiful Montreat, which is just up the road in the opposite direction. Our month-long stay in the cottage was quite comfortable, and we enjoyed experiencing the last bits of summer into early fall on the spacious front porch. Monica was always available to ensure our comfort and the cottage was the best supplied of any home rental we have ever used. We love Black Mountain, and will consider this our first choice on any return visit! Hard to imagine anyone would be disappointed in this choice.
5.0 / 5.0
I have stayed in black mountain many times and found the location of the property perfect proximity to everything
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
It was very well stocked, especially the kitchen. Everything you could want. It was exactly as described. Nice and close to downtown.
5.0 / 5.0
Home away from home
We love the Red Cottage! The place is so well equipped, you have everything you need while you are away. We tend to cook most of our meals in, and the kitchen is well stocked and easy to use. The front porch is amazing! Monica is very responsive and helpful!
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect Mountain House
You could stay in a soul-less hotel or dumpy house rental, but you wouldn’t get the real mountain living experience this house provides. We loved the location as it was a short walk to town along a sidewalk that we felt comfortable letting our 11- and 13-yo do alone when my husband and I took an afternoon nap. The neighborhood and homes were very nice to walk through if you like checking places out in a way where you imagine yourselves living there. Black Mountain was just a nice little town, and a 20-minute jaunt to downtown Asheville if you wanted to check out the big city.
The house itself we loved, especially the front porch where we often found ourselves at all times of the day. The house was well-appointed with toiletries, kitchen needs, and more. There were even some snacks available for us that the kids made use of (thank you!). Everything was clean and organized. While we tend to not rent a place twice because we like new experiences, my husband and I agree that we will definitely consider renting this one again.
Thank you for adding to our great mountain trip!
5.0 / 5.0
A relaxing mountain respite from the everyday
This was my first experience with VRBO and the Red Cottage far exceeded my expectations. The location of the property is ideal - close to downtown Black Mountain, a 20 minute drive to Asheville, and a 40 minute drive to beautiful trails and hikes off the Blue Ridge Parkway. The cottage was very clean and exceptionally well stocked. The hosts provided some snacks and drinks. The kitchen has every appliance, pot, and tool you could possibly need. Linens, towels, toilet paper, paper towels, detergent, cleaning supplies, shampoo, body wash, and additional toiletries were all provided. There was even a supply of board games. Although I didn't watch much TV, there were at least 2 and they both included access to various streaming services (Netflix, etc.). There is ample parking in the driveway. The interior of the cottage is spacious with plenty of seating, including a recliner and rocking chair. The front porch in particular was very nice with 4 large rocking chairs to enjoy the cooler evenings and overlook the verdant front lawn. The AC and heat worked well. Overall I would stay here again during my next trip to Black Mountain. It provided wonderful accomodations for my vacation.
5.0 / 5.0
Explore Asheville area trip
The cottage was everything we anticipated and worked out well for our group. Monica has provided everything needed for a comfortable stay. We are always tentative about staying in individually managed properties but cleanliness, supplies, and the quality of bedding, bath towels, etc. all met expectations.
The space accommodated four adults comfortably and the front porch enabled us to sit outside and play board games in spite of the rain.
Monica is an attentive host who pays just the right amount of attention to the needs of her guests and we would definitely stay in her cottage again.
5.0 / 5.0
A wonderful weekend
The house had so many gracious touches and we loved our stay. The front porch is the best spot for morning coffee or a sunset glass of wine. The town is a wonderful place to wander and shop. The Fresh Wood Fired Pizza and Pasta restaurant is chef’s kiss fabulous, and the coffee crunch ice cream at the Biltmore is a real treat. I can’t say enough about how perfect the weekend was and The Red Cottage was a wonderful spot to land at the end of each day.
5.0 / 5.0
Best Retreat!
This was truly the best VRBO experience ever (and I've had very good ones!)!! Location is perfect. Home is comfortable and inviting. Amenities and treasures abound--they know how to welcome guests! Monica and John are delightful hosts! We had a blessed time at The Red Cottage!!
5.0 / 5.0
Most comfortable home away from home!
In the last two years we’ve stayed at eight vrbo properties from Savannah GA to the St Lawrence in upstate NY. The Red Cottage is by far the most comfortable and welcoming! There are things you hope for - comfy beds, chairs, & couch and neat & clean conditions. Then there are the things you didn’t even know you might need - bottle of wine, dog supplies, umbrellas, & packaged toiletries you may have forgotten. Lovely front porch, nice backyard, and everything on one level. Zero stairs if you enter from parking area. The hosts are super considerate & have planned ahead so you can relax and enjoy your stay. Highly recommend!
5.0 / 5.0
Charming, Comfortable and Convenient
We really enjoyed staying at The Red Cottage. We felt welcomed as soon as we entered the cottage – it has charming décor with many lovely details, and it was very clean and organized. The owners were very welcoming and helpful, and the property is convenient to downtown Black Mountain, and to Montreat where we attended an event. The kitchen is very well supplied for cooking at home. The weather wasn’t conducive to our enjoying the nice front porch – perhaps we will be able to do this next time we visit!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Black Mountain?
The average price for a rental in Black Mountain is R 4,074 per night. This rental is R 553 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at THE RED COTTAGE -Great location! Pet friendly. Long-term stays are welcomed!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is THE RED COTTAGE -Great location! Pet friendly. Long-term stays are welcomed! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at THE RED COTTAGE -Great location! Pet friendly. Long-term stays are welcomed!?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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