An exterior shot of Flat Creek Cottage, showcasing its charming architecture and integration with the natural landscape. An exterior shot of Flat Creek Cottage, showcasing its charming architecture and integration with the natural landscape.

A serene screened porch that provides a peaceful view of Flat Creek, allowing guests to enjoy the natural surroundings comfortably A serene screened porch that provides a peaceful view of Flat Creek, allowing guests to enjoy the natural surroundings comfortably

A fully equipped kitchen with a central island and stools, facilitating meal preparation and casual dining experiences. A fully equipped kitchen with a central island and stools, facilitating meal preparation and casual dining experiences.

An inviting outdoor seating area, perfect for enjoying the fresh mountain air and surrounding scenery. An inviting outdoor seating area, perfect for enjoying the fresh mountain air and surrounding scenery.

A cozy den located in the basement, equipped with a television for entertainment, providing a comfortable space to relax. A cozy den located in the basement, equipped with a television for entertainment, providing a comfortable space to relax.

A spacious dining area featuring a large table that comfortably seats guests, ideal for shared meals and gatherings. A spacious dining area featuring a large table that comfortably seats guests, ideal for shared meals and gatherings.

Open area in the basement with Queen bed and Twin bed. Open area in the basement with Queen bed and Twin bed.

Basement den with TV. Basement den with TV.

Ping pong table in the basement den. Ping pong table in the basement den.

Full bath in basement with walk-in shower. Full bath in basement with walk-in shower.

Laundry room in basement with washer & dryer. Laundry room in basement with washer & dryer.

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Flat Creek Cottage

4.7500

4.8 (12 Reviews)

4 Bedrooms

4 Baths

12 Guests

Montreat

people have considered this property in the last 24 hours.

Featured Amenities

Pet Friendly
Wifi

Cancellation Policy

Moderate Policy 100% refund 30 days before check-in; 50% refund 14-30 days before check-in.

Description

Bedroom 1

1 Queen

Bedroom 2

1 Queen

Bedroom 3

1 Double

Bedroom 4

3 Twin Single

Basement (open area)

1 Queen, 1 Twin Single

Nestled beside Flat Creek in the peaceful cove of Montreat, Flat Creek Cottage is a spacious, pet-friendly retreat perfect for large families or groups. Surrounded by rhododendron and evergreens, this inviting home offers a blend of cozy gathering spaces and quiet nooks for relaxation. With direct access to Montreat’s conference activities, Robert Lake Playground, and Lake Susan, and just minutes from the heart of Black Mountain, Flat Creek Cottage invites you to unwind, reconnect, and enjoy the best of the mountains.

About the Home

Inviting living room with wood-burning fireplace and Smart TV for streaming
Fully equipped kitchen with smooth-surface stove, French press & drip coffee makers, ample counter space
Dining area with large table (seats 8–10) plus kitchen island with 4 stools
Screened porch with outdoor dining table and serene views of Flat Creek
Front porch perfect for morning coffee and enjoying the sunrise
Lower-level den with ping pong table and additional TV
High-speed internet for remote work and planning adventures

Where to Unwind

Main level bedroom with queen bed and en suite bath (shower only)
Upper-level primary bedroom with queen bed, mini-split A/C, and en suite bath (shower only)
Upper-level guest bedrooms: one with a double bed, another with three twin beds
Upper-level hall bath with shower
Lower level open bonus space: queen bed, twin bed, full bath with walk-in shower
Note: Lower level has unfinished features (exposed pipes, cinderblock walls) but is perfect for overflow sleeping

Where to Explore

Robert Lake Park & Montreat activities – 5-minute walk
Black Mountain – 5-minute drive
Asheville – 25 minutes
Lake Tomahawk – 10 minutes
Lake Susan & Montreat trails – walkable from the home
Foothills Grange, Louise’s Kitchen, Black Mountain Bistro – local dining favorites

Please Note

Sheets and towels are NOT included, but may be rented from Greybeard
Pet-friendly with additional fee
Central air on main and lower levels; mini-split system in upper-level primary bedroom
Lower level is partially finished and designed as bonus sleeping space

Amenities

Air Conditioning
Dryer
Fireplace
Heating
Internet
Iron
Iron Board
Laptop Friendly
Private Entrance
Smoke Detector
Television
Washer
Wifi
Wood Stove

Suitability

Air Conditioning
Children Welcome
Cleaning Disinfection
Decked area
Enhanced Cleaning Practices
Fireplace
Free Parking
High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant
Pets allowed
Smoking Not Allowed

Kitchen and Dining

Coffee Maker
Dining Area
Dishes Utensils
Dishwasher
Fridge
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stove
Toaster

Outdoor Living

Deck Patio Uncovered
Grill
Outdoor Space/Living Area
Screened Porch

Availability

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Reviews

Nice stay

Sent on 2024-08-13 by Sherri

Overall

Great back porch and kitchen

Manager's Response

Sherri, we're glad you had a nice stay at Flat Creek Cottage, and we hope to welcome you back in the future!

listen to the creek

Sent on 2024-07-01 by Virginia S

Overall

We love Flat Creek Cottage! You can't beat the locati0n, so close to everything in Montreat, and what a joy to sit on the large screened porch listening to Flat Creek flowing behind the house. It's a great place for family time.

Manager's Response

Thank you for your feedback, Virginia! We're glad you and your family had an amazing stay at Flat Creek Cottage and enjoyed spending quality time together on the screened porch listening to Flat Creek. We can't thank you enough for choosing us at Greybeard Rentals, and we look forward to your return!

Excellent (5)

Sent on 2024-06-15 by Joan

Overall

We love staying at Flat Creek Cottage! It is the perfect place for our group. We look forward to coming back year after year. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us.

Manager's Response

Wonderful! We're glad Flat Creek Cottage was the perfect fit for your group, and we can't thank you enough for your kind review. We look forward to welcoming you back next year (and every year after that)!

Flat Creek Cottage

Sent on 2024-06-12 by Jenny

Overall

Our youth group had a fabulous time in your lovely home! The kitchen and large dinning room were a great place for us to gather around meals, and we also loved the screened in porch and the sounds of and views of the backyard creek! We had enough bedrooms and bathrooms for everyone in our group. We hope to rent again next year, but aren't sure of the dates or size of our group yet. Some feedback for areas of growth. Many of the doors on the top floor (to bedrooms and bathrooms) did not lock. This made students uneasy when changing. At the dining room table 2 chairs were so wobbly we did not feel safe using them, and one more was close but usable. I suggest replacing them. The upstairs queen bed with sleigh bed frame was also very wobbly and creaky. Many of the supports under the bed were bent, which i think attributed to the wobbly-ness of the bed. Please provide instructions on how to use the thermostat in the house. It was confusing and seemed to not stay at the set temperature we left it on in the morning. We had to constantly reset it. The toilet in the basement seemed to be low flow and had a lot of clogging issues. We know there were some issues on our end of the students using too much toilet paper, but even after it was fixed a couple times it backed up again before anyone went number 2. We want to compliment the plumber that came out. He did a great job and was patient. The last thing is that it might be useful to put another railing on the stairway leading to the basement. the stairs are steep and we had a couple people fall. No one was hurt, so all was well, but we believe a railing on the right side going down would have probably prevented the falls, as both people were right handed and reached for something, but found nothing to grab. Overall we give the house a 4/5 and would stay there again, provided the basement toilet is replaced with a high flow toilet or equivalent. It was beautiful, we loved the location, and the spaces big enough for our group to meet together! Thank you for everything!

Manager's Response

It's wonderful to hear that your youth group had a fantastic experience at Flat Creek Cottage and enjoyed spending quality time together over meals and hanging out on the screened porch. We can't thank you enough for your thoughtful review and for sharing these helpful recommendations with us. Rest assured that we will relay these suggestions to the homeowner for consideration. We appreciate you choosing us at Greybeard Rentals for your mountain retreat, and we hope to welcome you back next year to experience even more fun and fellowship together!

Great time!

Sent on 2024-04-06 by Susan And David

Overall

We had a great stay at Flat Creek Cottage. The house was exceptionally clean upon arrival and such a perfect location. Close to the ball field, tennis courts, playground , and central Montreat. The grandchildren played for hours in the stream which runs through the backyard. The screened in back porch was a delightful place to eat our meals. The house was well equipped and allows dogs!

Manager's Response

Susan and David, we're so happy to hear that you and your family had a great stay at Flat Creek Cottage and that the home was exceptionally clean upon arrival. We can't thank you enough for sharing your experience with us and future guests considering this home for their mountain vacation, and we hope that we'll get the chance to host you again when you return to the Montreat/Black Mountain area!

cute house, great location

Sent on 2023-10-24 by Susan

Overall

This was our second stay at Flat Creek Cottage. It's a lovely little home with lots of sleeping space, a large kitchen and dining room, and an incredible screened porch where you can hear and see the creek. It's an easy walk to Lake Susan and main Montreat. We will book again.

Manager's Response

Susan, we're delighted that you had another lovely stay at Flat Creek Cottage and enjoyed spending time on the screened porch along the creek. We appreciate you recommending us to future guests, and we look forward to welcoming you back to the Montreat area soon!

Sweet House on Texas

Sent on 2023-10-18 by Charlotte

Overall

We enjoyed Flat Creek Cottage, playing in the creek, eating around the big table, playing games late into the night and sleeping until we woke up. Love our time in Montreat.

Manager's Response

Great! Thank you for the feedback on your stay.

Another Amazing Stay

Sent on 2023-06-17 by Joan

Overall

This was the second year our youth group has spent the week at Flat Creek Cottage. It is so comfortable for a group, the kitchen is fantastic and has everything we need and the porch is AMAZING for our late night conversations! We are already booked for next summer and cannot wait to return! Thank you for sharing your amazing home with us!

Manager's Response

Joan, we're delighted to hear that you and your youth group had another amazing stay at Flat Creek Cottage. We appreciate you choosing us at Greybeard and taking the time to share your kind feedback with us. We are so excited to welcome you back next summer!

Wonderful creekside retreat

Sent on 2023-02-27 by Sarah M.

Overall

This home is perfect for a family getaway--easy walk or bike to the playground, Huckleberry, and Lake Susan. We love the creek behind the screen porch. The basement is a great kids' rec area or work-from-home spot.

A Delighful Stay

Sent on 2022-08-26 by Winston+H%2E M.

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Our family enjoyed a delightful stay in Flat Creek Cottage. The cottage was clean and neatly appointed when we arrived. We particularly enjoyed the large open, well appointed kitchen and the delightful screened porch with the babbling creek nearby. Greybeard folk were very helpful in providing information about the cottage and answering particular questions for my stay as well as making the reservation process easy.

Charming, clean, quiet mountain house perfect for families with young children

Sent on 2022-04-17 by Virginia M.

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Loved the creek and screened porch was amazing. Highly recommend for two families with small kids. We had a blast and we look forward to going back!

Great Family Retreat by the Creek

Sent on 2022-04-11 by Sarah M.

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Would you recommend this property to a friend?

We loved the sounds and views of Flat Creek, just behind the house, and the close proximity to the swimming hole, tennis courts, and playground. The large screened-in porch is also a highlight of the home.

FAQs

WHERE IS THIS HOUSE LOCATED?

Flat Creek Cottage is located in Montreat within walking distance of Lake Susan, Robert Lake Playground, and Montreat Conference Center activities. This home is less than 10 minutes to Black Mountain and approximately 25 minutes to Asheville. Click on the location tab above to locate this house on a map.

WHAT IS YOUR REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY?

If you need to cancel your reservation and the property you had reserved re-rents for the time which you had it reserved, you will be refunded all money you had paid minus an $89 cancellation fee. If you cancel and the property does not re-rent for your reserved dates, you will lose all money you have paid to that point. For this reason, we recommend that you purchase trip insurance. Please call 888-228-8008 before making a reservation if you have questions or concerns.

WHAT IS YOUR PET POLICY AND FEE?

Flat Creek Cottage is specified as "pet friendly" and dogs are allowed. Unfortunately, due to common allergy problems we cannot allow cats. For the privilege of bringing your dog, there is a minimum charge of $100 nonrefundable fee per pet. A maximum of two dogs are allowed unless you have received special permission from the property manager or homeowner. Any damage that may be caused by your pet during your stay will be paid for out of your security deposit or charged to the credit card we have on file. There is a county-wide leash law in place. When taking your dog outside of a gated area, please ensure that they are on a leash.

WHAT ARE CHECK-IN/CHECK OUT TIMES?

Check-in time is 4pm and check out time is 10am. It is important that we adhere to these times, because there is a chance that someone else will be checking out/in before or after you and we need sufficient time to ready the house for the next renter. If you wish to check-in early, there is a $50 early check-in fee that can be added on to your reservation. Early check-in is only available if someone is not checking out on the morning of your arrival. Early check-in is not available during the summer conference season.

WHERE DO WE CHECK-IN/PICK UP KEYS?

Flat Creek Cottage has a keyless entry system. You will receive a unique access code within 3 days of your arrival, allowing you to go straight to the house and check-in starting at 4pm.

WHAT IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY DURING OUR STAY?

If you are having a medical emergency, dial 911 from the phone in your rental home or cell phone.

We hope that your stay in the area will be relaxing and without incident, but should you need to get in touch with Greybeard, we have someone on call 24 hours a day. Just call our office at 828-669-1072 and select option 1, which will forward to the cell phone of the person on call. Please do not hesitate to call us if something needs immediate attention, but if your question or concern can wait, we ask that you call the office during normal office hours.

WILL THERE BE FIREWOOD AT THE HOUSE?

Flat Creek Cottage has an indoor wood-burning fireplace, but it does not have an outdoor fire pit. Firewood is not supplied by Greybeard. Some houses may have a small leftover supply of firewood for renter use; however, it is best to purchase your own small bundle of wood or Duraflame pressed logs at the local grocery store.

Absolutely NO fires are permitted outside, and you cannot bring your own portable fire pit. Cutting branches, limbs or trees on the property is strictly prohibited. You can use limbs found on the ground.

IS WIFI SERVICE INCLUDED WITH MY RENTAL RESERVATION? WILL I HAVE CELL PHONE SERVICE AT MY RENTAL?

Wifi is available at Flat Creek Cottage. Please note that Greybeard Rentals does not guarantee internet connectivity or speed. Each individual homeowner contracts directly with an internet service provider, and due to a variety of reasons, Greybeard does not guarantee service. Our Black Mountain and Asheville offices have wifi service available if needed.

Cell phone service is not guaranteed. You may check with your service provider to see if service is available.

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