Carrie's Escape | Authentic Log Cabin Walking Distance to Camp Rockmont! provides amenities, such as a firepit and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
This one-of-a-kind 1947 cabin is brimming with charm, featuring original hardwood floors, exterior walls milled from trees on the property, and nearly three generations of character woven throughout. Just a few hundred feet from Camp Rockmont—once home to the historic Black Mountain College and the beloved Lake Eden Arts Festival (now held in Mills River as of 2026)—Carrie's Escape offers peaceful privacy and unbeatable convenience.
Enjoy a quick 9-minute drive to Lake Tomahawk Park for tennis, the pool, and walking trails with a spectacular view of the Seven Sisters Mountain Range, or head into downtown Black Mountain for local dining, novelty shops, and art galleries. If you're looking for scenic surroundings with easy access to all that Western North Carolina has to offer, this cozy cabin checks every box!
About the Home • Kitchen with eat-in dining for 4 (and up to 6 with the leaf provided), dishwasher, French press, and drip-style coffee maker • Thoughtfully appointed living room with a radiant heat woodstove and a RokuTV for streaming • Light and bright sunroom with seating, dedicated workspace, and access to the patio with gas grill • Impressive open-air deck, perfect for stargazing or enjoying the view, with a wood-burning fire pit
Where to Unwind • Bedroom with twin-size bed • Bedroom with full-size bed • Bedroom with queen-size bed and en suite bathroom with walk-in shower • Bedroom with queen-size bed; a full bathroom, with bathtub and shower combination, can be accessed from this bedroom and the hallway
Where to Explore • Camp Rockmont | 15-minute walk • Thirteen Pennies Cafe + Mountain Home Thrift Store | 3 minutes • Dynamite Coffee | 6 minutes • My Father's Pizza, Downtown Black Mountain | 8 minutes • Blue Ridge Parkway | 14 minutes • White Duck Taco, Downtown Asheville | 22 minutes • Biltmore Estate & Gardens | 22 minutes
Please note: 4WD is not required, but please drive in and out slowly. The last part of the driveway ascends slightly. At certain points, vehicles with low clearance may scrape. This home does not allow pets.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Wood stove
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the mountains
Things to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Swimming nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Unit size: 1,300 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Located in Black Mountain, this cabin is in the mountains. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance and Biltmore Estate. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at The Orange Peel or Patricia Cornwell Tennis Center. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Black Mountain travel guide
Is Carrie's Escape | Authentic Log Cabin Walking Distance to Camp Rockmont! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Carrie's Escape | Authentic Log Cabin Walking Distance to Camp Rockmont!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Carrie's Escape | Authentic Log Cabin Walking Distance to Camp Rockmont!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Carrie's Escape | Authentic Log Cabin Walking Distance to Camp Rockmont!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Carrie's Escape | Authentic Log Cabin Walking Distance to Camp Rockmont! located?
Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Pisgah Brewing Company and within 6 miles (10 km) of Black Mountain Center for the Arts and Swannanoa Valley Museum. Lake Tomahawk and The Merry Wine Market are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Great location for the LEAF festival! Very clean and well stocked. We enjoyed the fire pit and front porch. Very private and quiet with beautiful view of the mountains. Some wild turkeys showed up in the back yard. So fun!
The space was great as was the amenities offered(very thorough). Sleeping was comfortable. Family visited and also enjoyed. However, the front entrance was rather uneven and difficult to maeuver for us, being seniors.
Carrie's Cabin was really amazing - maybe the best VRBO we have ever gotten. The beds were comfy, sheets great, towels aplenty, kitchen perfect, grounds were exceptional.
Just can't say enough about this place. We will definitely be back.
Carrles escape was a great little cabin with a great view of the mountains! The only downside was the neighbors! In either side of the house there are neighbors which are located down the mountain a little. You can’t see them from the house, but their dogs barked a lot. Besides that, the cabin was super clean and well maintained. The host were quick to answer any questions I had and even sent someone out within a couple of hours to fix the internet. The cabin was cozy and the indoor fireplace kept us warm and made us feel right at home.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Mara T.
25 Nov 2014
We love Granny & Pa's Cabin
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This is our second year staying in this cabin and we have been so happy with our stay both times. It has a cozy feel but is also spacious for our three families. We enjoyed hiking in the woods and walking around Black Mountain. The Dynamite coffee shop is close by and a great option for good coffee and a relaxing atmosphere. The grounds are also nice for playing outside. The kids enjoyed collecting pine cones and going on "expeditions" in the woods. In the evening we enjoyed reading and doing puzzles by the wood stove. We will be back next year for sure!
We really enjoyed staying here and would come back. Really great setup where it list 3 bedrooms with 4 beds. However there is actual a 4th bedroom that has the 4th bed, small put it worked well. The view is awesome during the day and night time under the stars. The fire pit ads a great touch. The location is very close to downtown Black Mountain. However there are no close grocery stores we found and breakfast out can get expensive. During the winter time you will want to leave your master room and the bedroom at the opposite end bedroom open at night out your room may get very cold. The TV Wi-Fi isn't the best but we use mirror screening from our phone. But if goes out just simple reset the router and wait a couple of minutes and you should be good to go. The kitchen is well stocked with items. There are towels, rags and a roll of toilet paper and hand towels. However you may consider to bringing more if you will be there any length of time. Location is very convenient to Ashville or to head towards Grandfather Mountain. We look forward to coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Barbara M.
7 Aug 2015
Granny & Pa's Cabin Review
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great. Cabin was perfect, great location.
Archival
2/10 Terrible
Joyce P.
16 Jul 2015
cabinGranny and Pap's
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
It is hard for me to write this review from this past weekend. Our first encounter was 2 black cows standing by the steps. After shewing them away (which we thought was funny) we made it to the front the porch which looked like it had never been swept. The the broom was standing in the corner as if to say "you can sweep the porch". Once in the house we discovered there was no toilet tissue so we had to go back to the store to purchase some. Then we spent the evening trying to connect to DirecTV with no success. After calling our daughter for assistance she suggested we call your on call person. We did and she was absolutely wonderful and did everything she could to help to no avail. So the whole time we were there we had no TV! We tried to take a walk out side only to find there is poison ivy growing everywhere in the yard (front and back) so we stayed in as I am very allergic to this plant. I have used your rentals before and can't say enough good about all the administrative staff. I do feel because I paid over $500 for this rental I should be reimbursed some of my money back. Also, you might want to consider letting that rental property go as It lacks a lot compared to your other properties. Again, I can't say enough, how kind the on call person was to us. She is an asset to your agency. Please let me hear your thoughts. With Warmest Regards, Joyce Parsons
Archival
10/10 Excellent
7 May 2015
LEAF 2015 MOTHERS DAY @GRANNY & PA'S CABIN
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was the first stay at Granny&Pa's cabin,this cabin is very clean and well maintained. Thank you Greybeard Rentals for all your help.
Archival
8/10 Good
Cassandra H.
24 Mar 2015
Great Location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Enjoyed our stay at the cabin---great yard for the kids to play in. Kitchen was well stocked.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
29 Oct 2014
Great Location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Perfect for activities at Lake Eden.