Escape to the Mountains

My family and I stayed at Cardinal's View Cottage during Christmas and it was absolutely wonderful! Mike was extremely easy to communicate with, and the house was nicely decorated for the holidays. The fireplace made the living room warm and cozy, we enjoyed the surround sound while watching Christmas movies, and really appreciated the fully stocked kitchen. We walked to downtown Black Mountain several times, great location!

We typically rent apartments or homes when we vacation in and out of the US and found Cardinal View Cottage to be one of the nicest places we have stayed. It felt like home the minute we walked through the door. The cottage is beautifully and thoughtfully furnished and the kitchen has everything you need to prepare meals if you feel like staying in. They even provided an apron! Everything worked perfectly and the beds were comfortable and cozy. We look forward to returning again in the near future.

Always enjoy our stay at Cardinal View. The Wi Fi didn't work for us. Our only complaint.

We really enjoyed our stay at the Cardinal's view cottage. The home was very clean and perfectly equipped with everything we needed. It is nestled in the trees in a lovely, quiet neighborhood close to shops and restaurants. We enjoyed sitting on the porch looking at the beautiful landscaping and watching the birds. We found everything as advertised and would definitely recommend this place to a friend.

Everything about this beautiful cottage was thoughtful in decor and comfort from the comfy beds to perfectly placed lighting. Mike was great to work with and even landscaping was inviting to add to charm. Perfect for coming home to after full days of checking out the mountains and areas nearby. Would love to have had more time to stay.

This was our 5th annual summer visit to Black Mountain and this home. We return because of it's location, comfort and charm. The kitchen is well equipped and convenient to work in. Every window provides a view of green trees. Bird songs may waken you in the morning and delight you throughout the day. The front porch offers a good listening place and comfort to read, relax and reflect. The town center, Lake Tomahawk and Montreat are within walking distance of the home.

The cottage is located in a very peaceful and friendly neighborhood. The entire cottage is very clean and well furnished. The pictures don't do adequate justice to how well decorated the interior of the home is. The kitchen is very clean and very functional (newly remodeled). The attention to detail is quite impressive. We had no problems or hiccups. The owner is very responsive with all inquiries. We had a very nice experience.

I was very happy when I walked in the front door to my "home away from home" for a few days. The cottage is clean and obviously well-cared for... It is beautifully renovated and decorated in a comfy, cottage style and I had everything I needed - even if I had wanted to cook dinner. The bed was comfortable and the location was quiet and pretty - I really prefer staying in Black Mountain, and going in to visit Asheville, personally. And this was a great spot for a home base. The owner was prompt and professional with all communications and provided some great suggestions for local services. He was very easy to work with and the payment process was easy. I would definitely recommend Cardinal's View to anyone looking for a home stay in the Black Mountain or Asheville area. It's just what I was looking for!

Wonderful decorator touches throughout! Great location to downtown Black Mountain.....plenty of kitchen utensils and home immaculate, upon arrival. A lil chilly to sit outside, but loved having a fire in the indoor fireplace and being in the mountains to help usher in the fall season!

The Cardinal's View is a special place that we will play to visit again. The home has been decorated beautifully and we loved being in the neighborhood of beautiful Black Mountain. We have been looking for a place to rent one or two times a year. We have found it. Loved our stay in Black Mountain and can't wait to come again

Cardinal's View was comfortable and very well appointed. My wife and our fourteen-year old daughter found it a near-perfect place to stay while house hunting in the area. If we have a quibble or two (a barking dog across the street,) none were the fault of the property itself. The place was spotlessly clean and the Greybeard folks couln't have been nicer or more helpful.

Great service. Comfortable and clean house. Very convenient and quiet location. We loved WNC and Black Mountain in particular.

This cottage exceeded our expectations! It is so beatifully decorated, with a gorgeous kitchen and bathroom. All of the modern conveniences, but in keeping with the cottage decor. This house is perfect for a small family. It is ideally-located very close to Lake Tomahawk, the center of Black Mountain, and Montreat. Highly recommended!!

This is our second time staying in Cardinal's View. The home is charming, well equipped, quiet and very comfortable. We had family and friends visit several times, and everyone enjoyed being there. We especially liked the beautiful setting and landscaping and liked being so close to town where everything was within walking or biking distance. Greybeard's handling of the rental was flawless.

This was the ideal mountain retreat for my second stay in beautiful Black Mountain. This cottage was comfortable, and accommodated our every need. The architecture and furnishings of this retreat were inviting and cozy. The home was spotless and even smelled fresh and clean ( no hotel room smell). The kitchen with its gleaming marble countertops, had everything one would find in their own home and more. The home was perfect for us to take a short stroll into town ( the Dripolator coffee is amazing). Yet we were surrounded by trees, with a view of the mountains. I was also very pleased with everyone at Greybeard Rentals, very friendly and helpful, oh and the fresh bread at arrival was perfect!! Even the neighbors were nice, we will definitely be back to Cardinals View for our future getaways !!

Cardinal's View was the perfect rental. We spent a week here, and really hated to leave. The house is very comfortable, and extremely well equipped. When we've on vacation, we normally have lunch out and cook in for dinner. This kitchen had absolutely everything I could possible have needed. There is also a stocked pantry, and guests are simply asked to replenish any items they use up. We were perfectly happy to put our feet up and read and enjoy relaxing in the comfortable living room. The house is in a quiet residential neighborhood, but houses are not on top of each other. The location is excellent; we walked to Lake Tomahawk and also to the Saturday tailgate market. Also, having had some remote rentals in past years, we appreciated the convenience and ease of getting to and from the house. I had read reviews commenting on the fact that the washer and dryer are in the basement and need to be accessed from outside. This turned out to be no big deal, and a really appreciated having full-size appliances. Also, countertops in the kitchen and bath are higher than usual, but it wasn't a big deal. We would absolutely recommend this rental. The biggest drawback is that there is only one bath for two bedrooms, but that won't deter us from coming back, and hopefully bringing along some other family members.

This is our second time staying at Cardinals View. The house is excellent in all respects. Highly recommended. It's the best rental property I have ever seen or experienced. An excellent plus value. Greybeard Realty has also been a wonderful rental management company to work with and would highly recommend them when looking for vacation rental.

The small cottage is very well appointed and comfortable. The owners have excellent taste. Drawbacks: only 1 bathroom for 2 BR; washer/dryer are in the basement/garage that can only be accessed from the outside.

We stayed at Cardinal's View for the July 4th holiday this year. It was so relaxing and comfortable. The home, surrounded by beautiful, mature trees, is located a short walking distance to the quaint downtown, which is full of nice, local shopping establishments, restaurants, and a beautiful mountain lake (with the most interesting evening primroses on display!). We were also able to enjoy the short drive to Mt. Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi, hike to a couple beautiful waterfalls, and enjoy some terrific micro-brew beer in Asheville. This home is perfectly situated to enjoy all that the Smokies have to offer. And the neighbors living in the vicinity are so friendly - we felt like we met some friends for life. We both can't wait to return in the fall and enjoy some if the great foliage the area is famous for!

Excellent location for those people that want to feel at home away from home. Looks as though this house has been totally remodeled and has a great flow throughout the home. Since it is located centrally in Black Mountain, you are within walking distance of the historic downtown area along with adventurous opportunities to hike, zip-line, shop in Asheville or just relax. We would highly recommend this property for any occasion especially for those wanting to get away for several nights or weeks to escape the hustle of a large city.

This was the cutest and cleanest place I have ever stayed. I loved everything about it. We had one small water issue, but they took care of it right away. Greybeard was more than accommodating and the owners of the house have been wonderful to talk with after our stay. I can't wait to stay in this house again.