Birdwood | Renovated Historic Montreat Home with Deck, Fire Pit & 2 Grills!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
4.8 / 5.0
Outstanding(59 Ratings)

House in Montreat, NC

20 guests · 10 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

About this house rental

Birdwood was completely renovated and added a brand-new HVAC system in 2024!

Located within the gates of Montreat, Birdwood is a spacious 100-year-old, 3-story, 4,500-square-foot home with modern amenities. Features include a beautiful terrace and wrap-around porch. Birdwood sits on a large lot with a circular drive that provides ample space for guests to park and play. The layout of this historic home makes it perfect for a couple's getaway, church groups, family reunions, weddings, and corporate retreats. Birdwood can accommodate up to 20 guests with its 9 bedrooms (14 beds), 3 hall bathrooms, and 1 en suite bathroom.

Each floor has a private entrance, kitchen, living/dining area, hall bathroom, multiple bedrooms, washer/dryer, connected workspace with a desk, and a unique outdoor space. The main floor features a large wrap-around porch. The top level has a screened-in porch. The lower level has a large patio with a fire pit, gas grill, and charcoal grill. The porch, patio, and main dining room can accommodate large gatherings. Perfect for togetherness AND privacy, this house serves as 3 homes in 1!

HOUSE LAYOUT:
#1. The lower level has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen, and a living/dining space. The dining area has seating for 8 guests and a TV in the living room. All bedrooms have access to the hall bathroom with a walk-in shower. The laundry room has a full-sized washer/dryer and an additional refrigerator.
The 1st bedroom has a queen bed with an in-room sink & vanity.
The 2nd bedroom has a set of twin beds with trundles, it can sleep 4.
The 3rd bedroom has a queen bed.
The primary suite has a king bed, TV, and private bathroom with a walk-in shower.

#2. The main level has a kitchen opening into the dining area and a family room with a TV. All bedrooms have access to the hall bathroom with shower/tub combination, a stacked washer/dryer, and the covered wrap-around porch.
The 1st bedroom has a queen bed, vanity/sink, and porch access.
The 2nd bedroom has two twin beds, an in-room sink, and porch access.

#3. The upper level has a kitchen, a living area, and a dining area with seating for 6. All bedrooms have access to the hall bathroom with shower/tub combination and stacked washer/dryer. The screened porch has a small dining area and an antique daybed.
The 1st bedroom has a queen bed, porch access, and an in-room sink.
The 2nd bedroom has a king bed and an in-room sink.
The 3rd bedroom has two twin beds.

PLEASE NOTE: Birdwood had a total interior renovation that was completed in the summer of 2024. As part of that renovation, every piece of upholstered furniture has either been replaced with new furniture or has been reupholstered. This home is pet-friendly with an additional fee. High-speed WIFI is provided with extenders that allow excellent service on all 3 levels. Additional chairs and card tables are available in the main-level hall closet. The renter's closet with oversized kitchen supplies and an additional refrigerator is accessible in the first-floor laundry room.

Greybeard supplies sheets, pillowcases, towels, and kitchen linens. During the summer conference season (June and July), linens will be packaged and placed on each bed. Outside of the summer conference season, beds will be made before guest arrival.

Amenities

Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV

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Ratings and reviews

4.8 / 5.0
Outstanding(59 Ratings)
5.0 / 5.0
Jun 2024
A beautiful remodel. Very comfortable.
3.0 / 5.0
star 4 emptystar 5 empty
Jan 2023
Unfortunately we came during the cold snap. The radiators took forever to heat up the house and the first 2 days we all walked around in hats and gloves. The house is spacious, although very dated. Some of the rooms had a musty / old smell - you eventually get used to it. Not sure if it was the cold or something else, but all of us had terrible issues with our allergies while we stayed. It is 3 separate areas that you have to go outside in order to reach - this is not ideal in single digit weather. None of the fridges had water dispensers and the water from the faucet was cloudy, so be prepared to buy bottled water - although good news, there is a grocery store nearby. I’m guessing it would be a nice place to stay in the spring (although summer renters be wary, there is no central air). I don’t think we will be back - it did not work well for the 13 of us. Also - there is a clause in the rental contract about a hot tub - but don’t get your hopes up - there was no hot tub.
5.0 / 5.0
Nov 2022
Decor was a bit rustic/grandmotherly. But comfortable for all. A bit of musty smell in unit 1, but dissipated once the heat was on. Incurable beds, newer baths. All in all, a good find.
5.0 / 5.0
Oct 2022
We have a large extended family group who take a trip together to the mountains during the fall of each year. This house is unique in its layout and arrangement and actually worked very well for the multiple smaller groups within the family. The inside was spacious, and the outdoor areas were very inviting. I particularly liked the very wide porch on the main level which was well furnished with a nice large table, plenty of chairs and several comfy rocking chairs. The lower patio area was also nice and the firepit worked great for smores night. The house is over 100 years old and exhibited its charm with older fixtures and hardware but nonetheless had all of the modern necessities. As far as I know, everyone in our group really enjoyed our stay at Birdwood and enjoyed the charms of Montreat and its neighboring Black Mountain community.
4.0 / 5.0
star 5 empty
Feb 2022
Birdwood was the perfect size for our family when we were invited to a destination wedding. Historic home with lots of character. We loved the fire pit patio, just wish we had more time to enjoy it.
5.0 / 5.0
Jan 2022
This is a 3-story house with multiple bedrooms in a decent neighborhood. It's very old but functions well. It'd be nicer if there is a game room with foosball/air hockey type of entertainment.
2.0 / 5.0
star 3 emptystar 4 emptystar 5 empty
Dec 2021
The home is old but and has apparently been in the family for many years but it needs help. The furniture is dirty, the bed spreads stained, pots and pans old and tarnished and glass were dusty and not clean. The basement apartment is very musty, the family that stayed there all had score throats and sinus issues, also there were squirrels or other creatures running back and forth in the ceiling. The other two floors were a 3 raring and the basement a one. We also spent an hour cleaning the front porch, patio and other porches just to get in the home without tracking leaves etc into the house The outside area is nice and large, it is in a great location but would not recommend until furnishings are updated and generally the house has a good cleaning and updated bedding, furniture, pans etc. We stay at VRBO properties 4-5 times a year and unfortunately this is the first poor review we have ever given
3.0 / 5.0
star 4 emptystar 5 empty
Nov 2021
Location of the property was good. And the size allowed our large family to spread out. Colors of the trees amazing! Unfortunately the conditions of the property stirred up our allergies & asthma.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Montreat?

The average price for a rental in Montreat is R 8,074 per night. This rental is R 13,271 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Birdwood | Renovated Historic Montreat Home with Deck, Fire Pit & 2 Grills!. 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 Birdwood | Renovated Historic Montreat Home with Deck, Fire Pit & 2 Grills! 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 Birdwood | Renovated Historic Montreat Home with Deck, Fire Pit & 2 Grills!?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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