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5 BR
3 BA
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Occupancy

Sleeps 12

Bedding

BR 1 - Queen and full trundle and bath (main floor)
BR 2 - Queen and twin bed and full bath (main floor)
BR 3 - Twin bed (lower level)
BR 4 - Three twin beds (lower level)
BR 5 - Full and twin bed (lower level)

Description

Enjoy all the magic of Montreat at Whimsey Cottage! This 5 bedroom, 3 bath house is perfect for all groups, whether attending a conference or having a family gathering. With two play lofts and fantastic murals, Whimsey Cottage is a child's delight. The house includes a back deck with rocking chairs and parking for up to four cars and is only a 20 minute walk to Lake Susan. Wireless internet is available for your convenience. PLEASE NOTE: Air conditioning added in October 2013
HOUSE LAYOUT: Main floor: BR with queen and full trundle and full bath, BR with queen and twin and full bath. Downstairs: BR with twin, BR with three twins, BR with full and twin, full hall bath.

This home provides sheets and towels for your visit. For your convenience, beds will be made for stays from mid-August through May. During the summer Montreat Conference season -- typically from the 1st Saturday in June to the 1st Saturday in August -- the linens will be delivered to the home and available in plastic storage containers.

Amenities

Living

  • Air Conditioning
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Linens
  • Washer & Dryer
  • Ironing Board
  • Wireless Internet (Wifi)
  • Pet Friendly
  • Groups allowed
  • Wood Fireplace

Outdoor

  • Deck
  • Patio

Geographic

  • Close to Town
  • Private

Convenience

  • Nearby Medical Services
  • Nearby Grocery

Entertainment

  • Cable TV
  • DVD Player

FAQ

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 a $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?

Whimsey 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?

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.

WILL THERE BE FIREWOOD AT THE HOUSE?

Whimsey has a wood burning fireplace for guests to use. Firewood is not supplied by Greybeard. Some houses will have a small 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.  

Cutting branches, limbs or trees on the property is strictly prohibited. You can use limbs found on the ground. Absolutely NO fires are permitted outside unless the property is fitted with a fire ring/fire pit, which is not provided at Whimsey. You cannot bring your own portable fire pit. 

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

Wifi is available at Whimsey. 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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Reviews

Whimsey Winter Retreat

Reviewed on 2021-01-12 by .
Updated on 2021-01-12
Overall Satisfaction
5
Were you satisfied with the property's general condition?
4
Were you happy with the property's location? (convenience, safety, view, etc.)
5
How would you rate the cleanliness of your home?
5
How would you rate the reservations process
5
Would you recommend this property to a friend?
We enjoyed being at Montreat, for sure. Greybeard was very responsive to any issues we had. We were excited that they made two deliveries of firewood at our request.

Whimsey Winter Retreat

Reviewed on 2021-01-12 by Mary+Jane C.
Updated on 2021-01-12
Review of stay from 2020-12-30 to 2021-01-09
Overall Satisfaction
5
Were you satisfied with the property's general condition?
4
Were you happy with the property's location? (convenience, safety, view, etc.)
5
How would you rate the cleanliness of your home?
5
How would you rate the reservations process
5
Would you recommend this property to a friend?
We enjoyed being at Montreat, for sure. Greybeard was very responsive to any issues we had. We were excited that they made two deliveries of firewood at our request.

A "Whimsical" Thanksgiving

Reviewed on 2020-12-02 by Joie K.
Updated on 2020-12-02
Review of stay from 2020-11-25 to 2020-11-29
Overall Satisfaction
5
Were you satisfied with the property's general condition?
5
Were you happy with the property's location? (convenience, safety, view, etc.)
5
How would you rate the cleanliness of your home?
5
How would you rate the reservations process
5
Would you recommend this property to a friend?
My family and I enjoyed absolutely everything about our stay at Whimsy, for our Thanksgiving get together. The house was so cozy and comfy, and it had more than enough rooms and sleeping areas for our big, growing family! It's nestled in a nice, quiet area, and close enough to Montreal and Asheville for everyone to easily get to nearby hiking, shopping, quaint downtown Montreat/Black Mountain, and even to Asheville for a night out. Love, love, loved it! So family friendly for all of the grandbabies, as well! Awesome value, too.

October visit

Reviewed on 2018-11-15 by Celia D. from Durham, NC United States
Updated on 2018-11-15
Review of stay from 2018-10-26 to 2018-10-29
Overall Satisfaction
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
Cozy, convenient retreat for our annual fall visit. Always attractive and usable. Grandkids love the different levels for sleeping. Would like a better stovetop.
Manager response - Response from Greybeard Rentals
Wonderful! Thank you for the feedback.

Great Mountain Retreat

Reviewed on 2018-07-10 by Adam S. from Hernando, MS United States
Updated on 2018-07-10
Review of stay from 2018-06-30 to 2018-07-07
Overall Satisfaction
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4
We had a wonderful stay in Whimsey. Plenty of room. You felt like you were secluded but had close neighbors. We will be back again for sure.
Manager response - Response from Greybeard Rentals
Pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at Whimsey. Looking forward to welcoming you back!

Great Vacation

Reviewed on 2017-01-03 by from Surfside Beach, SC United States
Updated on 2017-01-03
Review of stay from 2016-12-25 to 2017-01-01
Overall Satisfaction
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
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Property condition
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Our family throughly enjoyed our week at Whimsey. The house was clean and very spacious. The back deck was one of my favorite places. The location was excellent also. The grandkids loved the nearby park in Montreat and we loved the antique shops of Black Mountain. We ventured into Asheville for dinner & shopping. I do have a couple of suggestions for the house. With large groups staying a dishwasher would be a awesome addition. Also a gas grill would be a excellent addition to the back porch. We look forward to returning.
Manager response - Response from Greybeard Rentals
I'm glad you enjoyed your time at Whimsey!! Thanks, also, for the feedback on items to improve the experience -- we appreciate it!

great stay

Reviewed on 2016-08-23 by VAN M. from MONROE, NC United States
Updated on 2016-08-23
Review of stay from 2016-08-19 to 2016-08-21
Overall Satisfaction
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
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we all enjoyed our stay,,two nights were not enough...loved how it seemed far away, but was just minutes from town.
Manager response - Response from Greybeard Rentals
Good! Glad it was a nice time. Yes, come back for a longer stay next time!

Cozy and Clean

Reviewed on 2016-01-22 by Aaron H. from Richmond, VA United States
Updated on 2016-01-22
Review of stay from 2016-01-02 to 2016-01-06
Overall Satisfaction
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
Thanks for all the work that went into welcoming and preparing the space for our group! It has always been our pleasure to work with Greybeard Realty and you can be sure we will continue this relationship in the future!
Manager response - Response from Greybeard Rentals
You're very welcome! And thank YOU for staying with us and we're so glad you'll be back to stay with Greybeard.