Rustic Timber

Escape to Rustic Timber, a spacious 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath timber-frame retreat in historic Montreat, North Carolina. Perfect for families, friends, and multigenerational groups, the home offers spectacular Blue Ridge Mountain views, three outdoor living areas, a gas fire table, and plenty of room to gather or unwind. Enjoy a private mountain setting just minutes from downtown Black Mountain and within easy reach of Asheville and the Biltmore Estate.

Perfect For

• Family reunions and multigenerational vacations
• Large-group mountain getaways near Asheville
• Pet-friendly vacations in Montreat and Black Mountain
• Friends traveling together for hiking and outdoor adventures
• Blue Ridge Mountain vacations with long-range views
• Groups visiting Montreat, the Biltmore Estate, or Blue Ridge Parkway
• Travelers seeking privacy, outdoor living space, and easy access to nature

What You'll Love

• Spectacular long-range Blue Ridge Mountain views
• Private setting inside the historic Montreat community
• Spacious timber-frame design with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams
• Three porches, decks, and patios
• Lower-level TV room
• Custom outdoor gas fire table
• Multiple indoor and outdoor gathering spaces
• Easy access to Montreat's trails, creeks, playgrounds, and recreation areas
• Paved, year-round access
• Convenient location near Black Mountain, Asheville, and the Biltmore Estate

Home Features
5 bedrooms | 5 full bathrooms + powder room | Sleeps 14 in beds | Maximum occupancy: 16**

• Expansive great room with soaring ceilings and a wood-burning stove
• Fully equipped kitchen for preparing family meals
• Open living and dining areas for spending time together
• Hardwood floors and distinctive timber-frame construction
• Lower-level TV room
• Multiple spaces for gathering or enjoying quiet time
• Large windows showcasing the surrounding mountain scenery

Outdoor Features

• Three porches, decks, and patios
• Expansive deck directly off the kitchen and great room
• Long-range mountain views
• Custom gas fire table
• Outdoor seating for morning coffee, evening conversations, and stargazing
• Peaceful wooded surroundings with opportunities to see wildlife and fireflies
• Convenient access to Montreat's walking and hiking trails
• Nearby creeks, playgrounds, tennis courts, and recreation areas
• Scenic river views along nearby walking trails

Practical Details

• Linens & towels provided (one set per guest)
• Driveway is steep. 4WD required in winter weather
• Parking: 3 car parking behind house on main level and numerous spots on dead end gravel road below the house (approx 100 yards)
• WiFi: Download Speed Range- 35.0Mbps -51.6 / Upload Speed Range- 10.5Mbps - 11.2Mbps
• Easy self check-in for a smooth arrival
• Minimum booking age: the reserving guest must be 25+
• Year-round access via paved roads
• Located inside the gates of Montreat
• Reserving guest must be present for the duration of the stay

📍 Location Highlights
Montreat, NC
10 minutes → Downtown Black Mountain
10 minutes → Lake Eden / Lake Eden Music & Arts Festival
15 minutes → the Biltmore Estate entrance
20 minutes → downtown Asheville
30 minutes → Asheville Regional Airport
45 minutes → Lake Lure, NC
Minutes from Montreat's hiking trails, creeks, parks, playgrounds, and tennis courts

Extras with Yonder

• Discounted Biltmore tickets: after booking, you'll receive a guest-only code for ticket savings
• Yonder Experience Program: optional discounts on curated adventures (fly fishing, waterfall hikes, in-home chef dinners, yoga, art workshops, and more)

Professionally managed by Yonder, our local team is dedicated to delivering a smooth, high-quality guest experience from booking through check-out, with thoughtful care and consistent support every step of the way. Our Guest Experience Team is available every day of the year from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM by phone, text, message, or email, with emergency support available overnight.

⭐ Yonder Policies & Information

Cleaning Fee & Clean Guarantee
Yonder is committed to full transparency. All cleaning fees are clearly disclosed and backed by our 100% Clean Guarantee. Reach out to our Guest Experience Team for further details.

Check-In / Check-Out
Check in is at 4pm and check out is at 10am. We're happy to review early and late check requests and will do our best to accommodate. While early check-in or late check-out can't be guaranteed, we always make every effort to honor these requests when availability allows. Paid options may be available.

Pet Policy
Dog-friendly home! Up to two dogs are welcome with a $130 non-refundable pet fee.

Quiet Policy
This home is located in a peaceful, private mountain community. To preserve the relaxing setting for everyone, please keep noise to a respectful level at all times. Parties and disruptive behavior aren't permitted, and we kindly ask that you be mindful of neighbors and quiet hours starting at 10pm.

Extended Stays
Reservations of 30+ days are subject to additional review. Stays exceeding 90 days require a separate agreement. A security deposit, mid stay cleaning fees and trash pick up fees may apply depending on the length of stay.

Military Discount
We proudly offer a 5% discount to active duty military members and veterans. Proper documentation is required. Reach out to our Guest Experience Team for details.

Last-Minute Bookings
For reservations made within 5 days of arrival, additional verification is required to protect our homeowners and guests.
This includes:

• A clear photo of a government-issued ID
• A full facial selfie of the primary guest holding that ID (must match the reservation name)
• A photo showing the last 4 digits of the payment method in the primary guest's name
  Subject to security screening for verification and authenticity. Failure to complete verification may result in cancellation.

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