“Comfortable and cozy; an excellent place to stay.” My wife and I have been to Asheville many times, but our trip to Black Mountain made for one of our best mountain escapes. The owner was timely and responsive to our questions regarding the rental, and the booking process was effortless. Upon arrival we were greeted with a clean, welcoming house outfitted with fresh flowers and great bottle of wine to kick off a couples weekend away. The house had everything we needed and more. We even hosted friends that live in the Asheville area effortlessly with a bonfire, great games the house provided, and local beer we were able to walk right next door to purchase. It was like being in our own house but with the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains as a backdrop. We found the short walk to downtown Black Mountain especially convenient. We weren't initially familiar with the town, but really enjoyed great food at Louise's, Black Mountain Ale House, Dark City Pub, and the Dripolator coffee house. We actually never took the short trip into Asheville because we found great food and plenty to do right in the heart of Black Mountain. Even our day of mountain biking didn't require us to leave the area. We were able to navigate nearby trails with help of trails maps that were posted in the house. It is like the owners of Slow Pace anticipated our needs before we even had a chance to ask. We will definitely make this cottage our go to place for the Asheville area for years to come.

“Wonderful vacation spot” This is a great place to stay--even in the dead of winter! Well equipped kitchen (I like to prepare my own meals), great views with the sun streaming in the windows, everything in working order as described in the writeup. Nice location in town. Greybeard is great to work with and responsive to any questions or concerns. Highly recommend for your stay in Black Mountain.

“Amazing” Absolutely loved this place. Felt like home in that it was si cozy and inviting, but yet had breathtaking views. we did not want to leave. Driveway was daunting the first time, but after the first time was not a problem. The housekeeper did a great job of leaving the cabin in great condition. Location was great..minutes from grocery store and restaurants. I will definitely stay here again.

“Great, convenient location” Renee' was very helpful and patience when with me when I was making my reservation in recommending a house in an area that would be easy to get to since we had a lot of planned activity requiring us to be in and out over our long week-end. We arrived on Friday, after the office closed. Our key was there and it was easy to find the house, based on the directions. When we arrived we were please to find a delicious loaf of banana bread, a roll of paper towels and a role of tissue paper to get us started. Also, there was liquid dishwashing detergent, dishwashing detergent for the dishwasher, and laundry detergent/fabric softener sheets. We did find the patio a mess, covered in leaves and grime, only 4 washcloths for 8 people, soiled bedspread in master and trouble getting connected to Wi-Fi and the TV (our son was able to figure it out for us. When we tried the next morning to call the office it did not direct us to an extension so we just left a voicemail. So, that being said, my husband and son cleaned the patio so we could use it to grill out(and we gave out of gas before we completely finished cooking), and washed the bedspread and washed washcloths between showers. We also went out and got a few light bulbs to replace some lamps that were out. When I turned in the keys they were very apologetic about not getting our call until Mon and told me that if I had gone to an extension and left a message, someone was always on call and would have called me back. Recommendation is to provide that in writing on the information renters receive regarding checking in and out, only the number of the office was available. All of that being said, we loved the development, the home was very comfortable for all of us, loved the front porch, especially in the morning when having a cup of coffee and the evening when having a glass of wine. We have a son who lives in the area so will definitely be using Greybeard again! Thanks Greybeard and Renee'

“Awesome Place!” Our family of 5 stayed here for a week while vacationing in asheville, NC. We loved it! Felt like royalty! 5 star rating all around! Very close to asheville, in Black Mountain, 3 minute drive to grocery store, 5 minute drive to freeway. This place rocks!

“Everything that we expected!” t.Oh well we are counting on next year and plan a longer stay.Cheers & Peace-Ruth & John Hodges

“Peace and tranquility in a house with personality” We loved this house! Winnie has some art work in it that just plays the mood. The setting is ideal for rest and relaxations. Nestled in the woods, neighbors are right next door on either side but you don't notice because of the quiet, the woods, the streams of water. What I also noticed is everyone who was on that street respected the area. No shouting, no car doors slamming in the middle of the night. The bed was comfortable. The kitchen was outfitted with excellent cookware, dishes, glassware, etc. The fireplace was gas and on by the flip of a switch. Swinging in the porch swing with one of us or lying in front of the fireplace, our 4 legged child had a blast. Greybeards was more than accommodating and friendly and helpful and completely non intrusive. Thank you for 3 days of rest and relaxation and we will be back!

“Such a lovely home!” I stayed here on a family vacation and everyone was pleased! The company took care of everything- no glitches about keys, or entry, or other small things. The home was so well maintained, very inviting and the views were fabulous. It's close to the golf course, which made my dad very happy. I recommend this rental to anyone wanting a relaxing stay at Black Mountain, where all your needs will be met.

“Exquisite!!” We cannot even describe how amazing our stay was at Ravenscroft. The location was perfect; the cabin was immaculate; it was as if they knew exactly how we would design and decorate our cabin and had it done just for our visit. My girlfriend and I fell in love with this place. We fell in love with the town and the people. We can't wait to come back and stay longer. I highly recommend this cabin to anyone who wants to get away and explore the beauty of Western North Carolina. Thank you! Cheers!

“We had a wonderful stay and would love to go back” I just want to say that we had a wonderful stay. It is a very clean, well decorated, warm, and welcoming home. We felt like staying at our own home. We all loved it. The owners are very thoughtful that the house has everything one can possibly need for a relaxed stay. The view from the front porch was just marvelous. We would like to go back to this lovely house in the future. We were somewhat concerned about the steep driveway before our arrival but actually it wasn't that bad after we parked our car in the middle of the driveway. Thanks so much for your fine service, and the delicious pumpkin bread is also quite delightful.

“Great place” We enjoyed our stay at Sterling Retreat. Great location with fantastic view and all. Easy to make all the arrangements - great, helpful staff at Greybeard Rentals. Only problem that we had was when the power went out there were no candles to light so we could see what we were doing! There was a flash light, but candles would have been really really handy!! And a sharp axe would have been good too to help cut the fire wood into kindling to make a fire (was getting cold with no power even though it was only out for a short time) Other than that we had a lovely stay in this wonderful location. Had some lovely friendly dogs come and visit us too, this made our visit even more homely!

“Total Relaxation” My family stayed at Plum View for an extended weekend during the peak fall season. The views outside of the house were spectacular. We were conveniently located for quick day trips. The house was equipped with anything you would need for a wonderful weekend. Helpful hints and take-out menus were also available at the house. The owners thought of everything.

“Beautiful View!” If you are looking for a great mountain view near the quaint town of a Black Mountain you will like this one. It has two living areas, each with a fireplace. It is also handicap friendly. The upstairs fireplace was not working properly. This was my only gripe. The kitchen was great for cooking our chef inspired New Orleans cuisine. The rooms are a nice size and comfortable.