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Laughing Waters Lodge

4.9556
5.0 (45 Reviews)
6 Bedrooms
4.5 Baths
15 Guests
Montreat
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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
2 Queen, 1 Bunk Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen
Bedroom 3
1 Queen
Bedroom 4
1 Queen
Bedroom 5
1 Queen
Bedroom 6
1 Queen
Located in the quaint mountain cove of Montreat, Laughing Waters Lodge is nestled up on Rainbow Ridge and is the perfect place to gather. This home, built in 1909, beautifully blends modern amenities with historical pieces. Enjoy your time both inside the home and out, on the three layers of decks with the sounds of nearby Flat Creek. The driveway is extremely steep, but it is manageable and has plenty of space at the top. There are a total of five parking spaces available.

Open concept, the first level has plenty of space for entertaining, with a table that seats approximately 16 people. The updated galley-style kitchen has modern appliances and beautiful granite countertops, with a bar space connecting to the dining room for quick service. Spacious den has seating on split levels - with the television on the upper level near the hall half bath. Spend time together on the expansive front porch in the red rocking chairs, as burgers heat up on the grill. All bedrooms are on the upper two levels of the home - with two rooms on the second floor, one leading to the deck; and four on the third floor, with access to the small top-story deck from the hall. Take your time as you venture up the stairs to piece together the story of the home and its previous occupants with the memorabilia placed on the walls.

You're within walking distance to the award-winning Robert Lake Park - with a lovely creekside playground, tennis courts, a small ballfield, and an easy walking trail, Elizabeth's Path. Peruse the ethically sourced handcrafted goods at Ten Thousand Village or the area-specific items at The Montreat Store. Grab a coffee or hand-scooped ice cream from The Huckleberry and take a walk around Lake Susan, or in the summer, rent a paddle boat or go fishing. Montreat's trail system offers several hiking options from easy to strenuous, and is within a few minutes' drive of the home.

Venture into Black Mountain, an eight-minute drive, to enjoy the small businesses and locally owned restaurants that line the downtown streets. From pub-style Appalachian to authentic Cuban, several local coffee roasters and fantastic bakeries - Black Mountain has it all. If you've exhausted Black Mountain's offerings, travel another twenty minutes down the interstate to Asheville, where you can enjoy several James Beard-nominated restaurants and the booming beer scene.

House Layout:
Main Level- Kitchen, dining table seats 16-20, TV in the living room, half bath for the commons area.
Second Level- Bedroom 1 with two Queens and a set of bunk beds and a TV, full bath connects with tub/shower; Bedroom 2 with a Queen and a full bath.
Third Level- Bedrooms 3,4,5,6 have queen beds, and there are two full hall baths.

Important to Note: Linens, sheets, and towels are provided for your convenience. Laughing Waters Lodge is pet-friendly with an additional pet fee. Due to insurance regulations, there are certain breeds that are not permitted.

During the summer Montreat Conference Season (typically June through August), the home rents weekly, and the linens will be delivered to the home in gray laundry bags. Mid-August through May, the home has a minimum 3-night stay and a minimum of 4 nights for holidays. The beds will be made for your convenience.

Amenities

Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Internet
  • Iron
  • Iron Board
  • Laptop Friendly
  • Linens provided
  • Private Entrance
  • Satellite or Cable
  • Smoke Detector
  • Television
  • Towels provided
  • Washer
  • Wifi

Suitability

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

Kitchen and Dining

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

Outdoor Living

  • Grill

Availability

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Reviews

Home away from home.

Sent on 2025-07-14 by Alicia
Overall
5
We love staying in the Patricia House. The location is perfect for walking to everywhere, and the front porches are ideal for sipping your coffee and listening to the creek. The large table makes meal time easy, and it is great for group discussions. The kitchen is fully supplied with all the cooking and serving items you will need. We are looking forward to staying again next year!

Manager's Response

Alicia, thank you for the wonderful review! We're delighted to know that Patricia House continues to be the perfect spot for your group—from peaceful mornings listening to the creek to shared meals and conversations around the big table. We greatly appreciate you choosing us at Greybeard Rentals, and we’re already looking forward to welcoming you back next year!

Excellent (5)

Sent on 2024-09-23 by Brent
Overall
5
House was in great shape when we arrived. Very clean. Rental staff was always helpful. Would use them again and stay at that house again.

Manager's Response

Brent, we're so glad you had an amazing experience at Patricia Home and with our team at Greybeard Rentals. We appreciate your 5-star review, and we welcome the opportunity to host you again!

Another spectacular stay

Sent on 2024-07-06 by Bruce And Patricia
Overall
5
Thoroughly enjoyed the stay in our old home. Beautifully accommodates a family of our size for our annual 4th of July reunion. Impressed with several of the physical equipment and investments, e.g AC, hot water tank capacity etc. Loved how Greybeard thought through all the little things required by guests when first arriving, e.g. shower toiletries, kitchen needs etc. Very disappointed, however, in the condition of the outdoor grill. And no equipment or cleaning supplies to clean it. On balance a wonderful home.

Manager's Response

Bruce & Patricia, we're so happy to hear that you and your family had an amazing annual 4th of July reunion at Patricia Home! We're also very pleased to hear that the special touches from Greybeard Rentals just enhanced your experience all the more. We apologize for the issue with the grill and appreciate you bringing it to our attention so we can pass it along to the homeowner for consideration. Thank you again for your thoughtful review—we look forward to welcoming you back next year!

Patricia Home Stay

Sent on 2024-05-01 by Beth
Overall
5
Five stars

Manager's Response

Thank you for the five-star rating, Beth!

Patricia Home Stay

Sent on 2024-05-01 by Tabatha
Overall
5
Five stars

Manager's Response

Thank you for the five-star rating, Tabatha!

Beautiful house!

Sent on 2024-01-04 by Niki
Overall
5
This house is beautiful and was just the right size for our group! It is very close to downtown Black Mountain and several parks within walking distance kept the kids entertained. One thing to note is that it does get very cold in the winter and the heat and hot water were not very warm upstairs, so bring extra blankets if you are staying in winter.

Manager's Response

Niki, it's wonderful to hear that you and your group had a wonderful winter getaway at Patricia Home and enjoyed the proximity to downtown Black Mountain. We appreciate you sharing your thoughtful feedback with us and fellow travelers considering this home for their vacation to the mountains, and we look forward to hosting you again soon!

Good (4)

Sent on 2023-11-28 by Anne
Overall
4
Very hard for some because of the steep steps. Otherwise a very lovely home.

Manager's Response

Anne, while we're delighted that you had an overall lovely stay at Patricia Home, we're sorry that the steps caused difficulty for some in your group. We appreciate you sharing your honest feedback with us and future guests, and we hope that we'll get the opportunity to welcome you back to the Montreat/Black Mountain area soon!

Excellent (5)

Sent on 2023-07-22 by Nancy
Overall
5
The ten of enjoyed our stay. We had room to spread out, and loved coming together around the large table for meals and games. The house is a short walk to clubs, and had everything we needed. Thank you for sharing your home.

Manager's Response

Excellent. Thank you for your feedback!

Another fantastic 4th of July experience

Sent on 2023-07-08 by Bruce And Patricia
Overall
5
Another wonderful experience Annual family reunion over the 4th of July celebration. GreyBeard were exceptional to work with. Meaningful improvements made to this home e.g. enhanced A/C, repainting inside & out, new grill, new refrigerator etc. Just an overall beautiful setting. We will be back next year!! Thank you.

Manager's Response

Bruce & Patricia, we're delighted that you had another amazing family reunion and 4th of July celebration at Patricia Home, and we're very pleased to hear that the team members at Greybeard just enhanced your experience all the more.  We appreciate you choosing us, and we look forward to welcoming you back next year!

Great Location, Great Porch, Great A/C!

Sent on 2023-07-01 by Alexis
Overall
5
Three families and one grandma enjoyed our stay at the Patricia Home. Our kids participated in Clubs and were able to walk to each of their assigned locations. The house had dual A/C zones so both the downstairs and two upper floors stayed cool. Front porch was huge with a nice grill and plenty of rocking chairs. A very short walk to the tennis courts and the Robert Lake playground. Just across from the creek which provided plenty of fun for the kiddos.

Manager's Response

Alexis, thank you so much for your five-star review of Patricia Home! We're delighted that you and your group had such an amazing stay and enjoyed the quick access to the creek, tennis courts, and Robert Lake Playground. We greatly appreciate you choosing us at Greybeard, and we look forward to welcoming you back to the area soon!

Patricia House

Sent on 2022-07-19 by Alicia R.
Overall
5
Were you satisfied with the property's general condition?
4
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5
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5
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5
Would you recommend this property to a friend?
We had a wonderful stay - The dinning room table was perfect for meals and group discussions. The location was perfect! Loved being able to easily walk to everything. The driveway was too steep for our church van, but it was easy to park at the bottom of the stairs.
The kitchen was easy to feed the whole group in.

A lovely visit in a lovely house

Sent on 2022-06-05 by Elizabeth C.
Overall
5
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5
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5
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5
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5
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We've loved Montreat for many years - this was a great location and a wonderful home for a big family.

Patricia Home

Sent on 2021-11-14 by Brandon H.
Overall
5
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5
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5
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4
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5
Would you recommend this property to a friend?
This was a great home in an absolutely beautiful setting. This home did not disappoint. Being built in 1909 with the history being shown throughout the house made for a completely interesting stay!

Fabulous house for a big group!

Sent on 2021-08-14 by Gina M.
Overall
5
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5
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5
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5
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5
Would you recommend this property to a friend?
Plenty of space for everyone, table bug enough to have meals together and ideal location. Abundance of plates, utensils and cookware. The outside grill is amazing.

Our stay at Patricia House

Sent on 2021-01-21 by Beth C.
Overall
5
Were you satisfied with the property's general condition?
5
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5
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5
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5
Would you recommend this property to a friend?
We recently spent a long weekend at Patricia house with another family. There were 8 of us, 4 kids ages 9 to 12. The house was perfect! Lots of space, a baseball field right out front of the house so the kids could play and we could still see them, a creek with a trail, and lots of places to take long walks. Lake Susan is just a short 5 minute walk from the house. The kitchen was fully stocked with what was needed to cook for our two families, and the large dining table was fun for playing games. Everyone mentions the driveway, and they aren't kidding, it was scary going up the first time, but our car handled it just fine! We would definitely stay there againz

Thanksgiving fun

Sent on 2020-12-02 by Peggy C.
Overall
5
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5
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5
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5
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5
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The view, The hot water was great, The house was big for the whole family. 6 families Kids loved the games.

Reunion of camp friends

Sent on 2020-10-26 by Bertie S.
Overall
5
Were you satisfied with the property's general condition?
5
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5
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5
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5
Would you recommend this property to a friend?
Beautiful home. Well equipped kitchen. Very accommodating gathering areas. Porch with rocking chairs and babbling brook. Comfortable beds and bathrooms. Centered in beautiful surroundings.

Patricia House

Sent on 2020-08-15 by Mary M.
Overall
5
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5
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5
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5
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5
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mountains and views were incredible. Montreat and Black Mountain were great. Kids enjoyed the creek and hiking to nearby waterfalls

Gam's birthday week

Sent on 2020-06-23 by Don B.
Overall
5
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5
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5
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5
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5
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Being with family in such a beautiful place.

Family Escape from Reality

Sent on 2020-06-16 by Melanie B.
Overall
5
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5
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5
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5
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5
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After being sheltered in from avoiding the Coronavirus, my family was ready for an \"escape\"! We had an awesome time at the Patricia Home\". The house was beautiful, and the setting was absolutely gorgeous!!!!! I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to get away!

a great family reunion!

Sent on 2019-10-17 by Ran+%26+Margaret S.
Overall
4
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5
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5
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5
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5
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Location of home was close to play ground and lake susan.

Beautiful Home

Sent on 2019-07-27 by Cheryl W.
Overall
5
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5
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5
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5
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5
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Everything! Location and the personable surroundings, made us feel like we were home

Lovely home; great location!

Sent on 2019-07-01 by Karrie R.
Overall
5
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5
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5
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5
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5
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Great Time!

Sent on 2019-01-04 by Brenda W., Princeton, NC United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
The Patricia House was very comfortable and had great views.

Manager's Response

Great! Thanks for the feedback.

Thanksgiving House

Sent on 2018-11-27 by Jacqueline H., Jefferson City, MO United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
The house is spacious and well equipped for a family consisting of 4 couples and 4 small grandchildren! A short walk to everything in Montreat with the large community field across the creek. We used the field a great deal. Enough room for 4 cooks in the kitchen for large meal preparation. The family room is organized so that one can be in the kitchen and still be involved in other activities. The downstairs can get cold. but good heaters are available to make the temperature comfortable. This is important given the young age of our grandchildren. This was our second year in the home and we came away with the conclusion that it suits this family’s growing needs comfortably. As always, Greybeard is amazing to work with! We find it helpful to preorder our organic turkey at Earthfare in Asheville ahead of time - as we travel from Missouri, Indianapolis, the Netherlands and well, Boone:). Ingles is an amazing grocery store, we never tire of the Dripolator, and the White Horse has great live music. Add to that the views, the trails, and of course the children’s playground and all our requirements were easily met.

Manager's Response

I'm glad you enjoyed the stay!

Love Patricia Home!!!!

Sent on 2018-11-13 by Recent Guest, Vilas, NC United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
The ladies in my family go to Asheville about every two years on a Christmas shopping trip. We enjoyed out say at this home. The layout is perfect even with all the stairs :-) This is a place we would definitely stay in again. VERY CLEAN

Manager's Response

Sounds like a wonderful tradition! I'm glad you enjoyed the stay at Patricia Home.

Fall at Patricia Home

Sent on 2018-11-06 by Clifton L., simpsonville, SC United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful home in which to stay. The house was very clean and nicely appointed. Everyone that stayed with us in the couldn’t stop talking about how much they loved the home. We had amazing views of all the Fall colors around us. The steepness of the driveway was a little tricky, but once you got used to it it was no big deal. Would definitely recommend this home for anyone staying in Montreat. Everyone at Greybeard was extremely helpful and freindly anytime I called with a question about the home.

Manager's Response

Happy to hear it. Thanks for your feedback!

Perfect Retreat

Sent on 2018-10-20 by William C., Asheville, NC United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
The Patricia house is the perfect place for a large group. The location is beautiful, the house is clean and well maintained with plenty of space to get together. Highly recommended.

Manager's Response

I'm glad you were pleased with the stay for your larger group at Patricia Home!

Family reunion in Asheville, nc

Sent on 2018-10-17 by Carol R., Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
5
My 5 siblings (with spouses) at total of 12 people just spent 3 nights in Montreat at the Patricia House for a family reunion. It was perfect for our family(we're all in our 60's and 70's.)There were 6 bedrooms so each couple had a bedroom,a nice large renovated kitchen, and the best was the dining table that seated 14 people. We spent a lot of time around that beautiful table reminiscing. It's convenient to downtown Asheville, which is where we went for a night out.
The location is beautiful. The house has 3 porches that overlook the mountain with a rolling brook that is spectacular! The house was clean and well maintained. The guys had a great time watching football, while the girls sat on the porch in rockers and drank wine.
Greybeard Realty was great to work with, and kept in touch from the time I made the reservations. It's a beautiful family home, and with all the personal touches, we felt like we were visiting family.
Thank

Manager's Response

Great to hear you had an enjoyable family reunion! Thanks for letting us know how the accommodations were.

Wonderful get away!

Sent on 2018-09-06 by Regan A., Lexington, NC United States
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5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
We had a group in town for an adult soccer tournament. We had families and singles all coming together and this house was perfect! The outdoor porches were wonderful to sit on and there is a near by stream that you can hear running at all times. I also loved that the kitchen was fully stocked with enough cups, plates and silverware for everyone!

Manager's Response

Great! I'm glad you had a nice time at the adult soccer tournament and enjoyed your stay at Patricia Home.

Music Group

Sent on 2018-06-27 by Recent Guest, Chapel Hill, NC United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
Great community experience, wonderful house for fellowship!

Manager's Response

Oh good! I'm glad you were happy with the experience and enjoyed the stay at Patricia Home.

2 years in a row

Sent on 2018-06-25 by michael f., mechanicsville, VA United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
This was our second year in a row using Greybeard and staying at the Patricia home. It's fantastic.

Manager's Response

Thanks for returning to stay with us at Patricia Home! I'm glad you were pleased again this year!

Multi-Family spring break!

Sent on 2018-04-12 by Terah V., Cincinnati, OH United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
We have stayed in Asheville many times, but this was a last minute trip and we had a larger group (3 families with young children ranging between 3 - 7 years old). We found this place, and it was great! Still convenient to Asheville, lots of great hiking spots, a great playground that the kids could walk to, and very close to the shops/restaurants in Black Mountain! The house itself was really unique with the family mementos & historical items, which were fun to learn about. We were very comfortable in the home, and had plenty of room for our group. It was a great little getaway, and we would definitely recommend!

Manager's Response

I'm so glad you enjoyed your time at Patricia Home and that it provided plenty of space to accommodate your group! Thanks for your feedback and hope to welcome you back soon. -Greybeard Rentals

Wedding retreat

Sent on 2017-11-03 by Recent Guest, Holly springs, NC United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
We had two families vacationing for a wedding. The house was so beautiful and the kitchen had everything we needed. Fall was the most perfect time to visit. Asheville was a short distance away and walking through montreat campus was heavenly. We would love to go back.

Manager's Response

Sounds like a great occasion to gather at Patricia Home! I'm glad you all had a nice time and that you all were pleased with the location.

Wonderful Fall Family Reunion

Sent on 2017-10-26 by Joy A., Henrico, VA United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
We had the one our best family reunions last week at Patricia Home. Wonderful kitchen and large dining room table added to the togetherness.

Manager's Response

Sounds like a great time. Happy to hear you had such a nice family reunion at Patricia Home! You chose a great home to accommodate your family.

The Perfect Retreat Location(s)

Sent on 2017-10-17 by Sally B., Greensboro, NC United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
4
Property condition
5
From the huge dining table to the gorgeous porch, our rental invited us all to experience each other in new ways. Perfect! Aside from the scary driveway this is a serene and calming place.

Manager's Response

Wow, sounds like an enjoyable retreat! I'm glad you had a great time together at Patricia Home.

Great Stay!

Sent on 2017-08-29 by Erin L., Upland, IN United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4
Loved the home! It was great for our college volleyball team for the weekend!

It would have been nice to be provided with towels, toilet paper and extra sheets though. That would have been my only request.

Manager's Response

I'm glad you enjoyed Patricia Home! Yes, many homes in the Montreat area do not include linens and require an additional charge for linen rentals.

great family trip

Sent on 2017-08-15 by michael f., mechanicsville, VA United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
we had a blast. montreat is always great. greybeard made everything easy. communication was excellent. house was phenmonemal.

Manager's Response

Wonderful! Thanks for this feedback. We will look forward to next time.

Family vacation

Sent on 2017-08-09 by Minnie G., Fort Mill, SC United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4
We used Patricia Home for a family week vacation wth lots of children. Great location, close enough to easily walk to Lake Susan with small kids. Wonderful lage table for meals. Porch has nice gathering spot. Though yard is very sloped children played on parking pad and stone walk at front.

Manager's Response

Happy to hear you were pleased with your time at Patricia Home and it was a good fit for you all and the children. Thanks!

Montreat Worship & Music

Sent on 2017-07-10 by Recent Guest, Chapel Hill, NC United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
Delightful! What a lovely home and so close to Montreat!

Manager's Response

We are glad you enjoyed your stay at Patricia Home! Montreat really is wonderful in the summertime! We hope to welcome you back soon. -Greybeard Rental's team

Great family vacation

Sent on 2017-07-03 by Martha C., Lexington, KY United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
3
Property condition
5
This was a wonderful place to spend a week with 3 generations of family. Clean, well-furnished, close to Anderson auditorium in Montreat. The furniture was surprisingly high quality for a vacation rental. The only problem was the steps from the road and driveway to the house. They are steep and uneven. If no one has a problem with those, it would be perfect.

Manager's Response

Great! Glad to hear that Patricia Home provided a nice spot for the entire family to gather in Montreat. Thanks for your feedback for suggested improvement.

Great Family get-together location

Sent on 2017-04-20 by Elizabeth H., Henrico, VA United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
4
Property condition
4
Patricias home met all our needs for a family get-together over the Easter holiday weekend 2017. With 6 bedrooms and an extremely large dining table, we were able to spread out and come together! It should be noted that there are a lot of steps both to the house and to all the bedrooms, so I wouldn't recommend for seniors, including senior dogs. The home was clean and well supplied, plenty of glasses, dishes, silverware, etc. My only recommendation would be to update the pots and pans (I don't feel comfortable using old non-stick pans with the coating coming off. I would prefer stainless or newer pans). We provided our own sheets and towels. The location was awesome and we walked or hiked everyday. The rocking chairs were very popular and we enjoyed the sounds of the stream out front. Overall we had an awesome visit.

Manager's Response

Thanks for letting us know your feedback about Patricia Home and your experience working with us. Glad to hear it was a great time overall and you enjoyed your time! Update The owner appreciated your feedback about the cookware and has ordered a set of new cookware that will be here this week. Thank you!

Amazing House!

Sent on 2017-02-22 by Atyia S., Summerville, SC United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
We loved staying here this past weekend! The house was immaculate, so thoughtfully prepped, and we enjoyed reading about the family's history throughout the house. The views of the house and from the house were gorgeous. We had plenty of room for for 4 couples plus more! Would love to come back sometime!

Manager's Response

Thanks for the feedback! Patricia Home is a very well-kept home. That's great to hear you had plenty of room to spread out with 4 couples -- it's very spacious there. We'd love to welcome you back!

Great 30th Birthday Weekend at the Patricia Home!

Sent on 2017-01-22 by Krista H., Springboro, OH United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
My husband, friends, and I had a wonderful stay at the Patricia Home and would love to go back again one day with either our families or friends again! It was so peaceful located on the hill with a creek running right down below it. We would highly recommend it to anyone with a larger group!

Manager's Response

Glad it was a good birthday celebration - happy 30th! Sounds like an enjoyable happy to hear this!

Engelsdorfer Stay at Patricia House

Sent on 2016-08-01 by Mark E., Brentwood, TN United States
Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
Beautiful location. Wonderful house that is very inviting to any guest. Will definitely come back again

Manager's Response

Glad you felt that Patricia Home was inviting! It's a great home! Looking forward to your return visit!

FAQs

WHERE IS THIS HOUSE LOCATED?

Laughing Waters Lodge is located in Montreat. This home is approximately 10 minutes from downtown Black Mountain and approximately 30 minutes from 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 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?

Laughing Waters Lodge 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 is 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 4 pm and check-out time is 10 am. 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 to your reservation. Early check-in is only available if someone is not checking out on the morning of your arrival.

WHERE DO WE CHECK IN/PICK UP KEYS?

You will pick up keys from our Black Mountain office, located at 204 East State Street. Keys will be available starting at 4:00 pm. If you are arriving after hours, you will receive instructions on how to access the safe on our front porch. There will be an envelope with your name and house name at the top. Your keys and driving directions will be inside the envelope.

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 dial extension 203, 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.

WHEN IS THE SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUNDED?

Security deposits are returned within 30 days of guest departure.

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

Wifi is available at Laughing Waters Lodge. 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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