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Stay and Play @ Railway Rest, near AVL, trails, falls

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
The current price is £185
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stay and Play @ Railway Rest, near AVL, trails, falls

A mile from Old Fort’s breweries, winery and restaurants. Minutes to I-40 and Black Mountain. Asheville, The Blue Ridge Parkway, Grandfather Mountain, Chimney Rock and Biltmore House are a short drive. Hike and bike the trails in Pisgah National Forest, fish for trout in nearby Mill Creek. Watch wild turkeys or a train headed up the mountain. Perfect for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, and families (with kids).

The cottage is cozy and quaint, offering a quiet relaxing stay. Stocked breakfast items are included - eggs, coffee, tea and homemade bread - all local, of course! Far enough away from the noise in town, but so convenient to all the area offers. It has everything you need to enjoy a little R&R. Get outside! Play Frisbee or Badminton in the yard or the large field beside the house. Sit by the fire pit and enjoy the evening. If you prefer, curl up with a book or magazine or pick a game available for a variety of ages. WiFi and TV streaming available. Combined living and dining area, FULLY equipped kitchen as well as full-sized laundry facilities. Larger bedroom features a small dresser, closet and a queen-sized bed with a memory foam topper. A double bed, dresser, and closet make up the smaller bedroom.

The Neighborhood

Railway Rest is located just outside the town limits in a quiet and peaceful setting. A vacant field and forested area are adjacent and to the rear of the property allowing guests privacy. Listen to the sound of Mill Creek across the street and enjoy fishing from its banks in town.

Hillman Beer, about a mile from our home has great food and beverages! Whaley Farm Brewing is too and offers craft beer, Abiocco Pizza on site as well as a small farm store with locally grown and/or made items!

Getting Around

Your personal vehicle or bicycle is needed for travel to and from town, or possibly to Black Mountain for the more adventurous cyclist - think Point Lookout Trail! The closest airport is Asheville Regional, approximately 45 minutes. Greenville/Spartanburg or Charlotte are alternates and are approximately 1.5 and 2 hours away, respectively.

If your dates here are booked, check out our new in-town tiny home - Mary Ida's Place - 3094419. Or if you need more space, rent both - they’re about a mile apart.

Property manager

David and Margaret

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet
  • Water dispenser

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Place used towels in the laundry room. It isn’t necessary to strip the bed(s).
Make sure the trash is outside in the can (outside the laundry room door) and the lid is secured.
Make sure to sign out of streaming accounts and return the key to the lockbox.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Old Fort, NC

What's nearby

  • Old Fort Railroad Museum - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Catawba Falls - 10 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Black Mountain Center for the Arts - 16 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • Lake Tomahawk - 17 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • Robert Lake Park - 21 min drive - 13.5 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hillman Beer - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mr Bobs Donuts - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Huckleberry - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay and Play @ Railway Rest, near AVL, trails, falls pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Stay and Play @ Railway Rest, near AVL, trails, falls?

As of 26 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stay and Play @ Railway Rest, near AVL, trails, falls on 30 Jun 2025 start from £185.31, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Stay and Play @ Railway Rest, near AVL, trails, falls?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay and Play @ Railway Rest, near AVL, trails, falls?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stay and Play @ Railway Rest, near AVL, trails, falls located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Pisgah National Forest, Old Fort Railroad Museum and Arrowhead Monument. Mountain Gateway Museum and Old Fort Picnic Area are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Stay and Play @ Railway Rest, near AVL, trails, falls Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little place

My friend and I ran a 50mile race that started and ended at Camp Grier and this little house was perfect! Quiet and cozy and cute as can be!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay, always clean and hosts are more than gracious.

Wonderful and peaceful as always.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very friendly, easy to reach property owners

We had a great stay, and were welcomed by homemade bread, fresh butter and eggs. It was just the size home need needed as our home away from home, and everything was well cared for in the home!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location!

Very clean, nice place. Close to everything Old Fort. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Retreat

We unfortunately were there as Hurricane Helene rolled in. The hosts were 100% open with communication and assisted any need we had as they could. While we had to cut our stay short due to the flooding of the town, we are thankful for the awesome hosts who made our time there safe and comfortable. The property is beautiful and would love to come back and stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girl trip

Enjoyed the house so much. Had a wonderful girl trip and your home made it the best. Will stay again. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda Y., Lexington NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home.

Super clean, comfy bed, everything you need plus breakfast items and homemade banana nut bread. Hosts were great and extremely helpful with tips for the area. Great vacation in the beautiful NC mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay for Race!

Margaret and Bill made us feel right at home! Ideal spot in Old Fort. I'll be back next year! 🚲
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location, size and super clean

This was the perfect getaway home for our family. Our toddler loved exploring the fields, and watching the train from across the road. Everything was extremely clean, and the owners were very communicative.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Railway respite

This was our second time staying at Railway Rest. It's a peaceful, clean, quiet getaway only a short distance from Old Fort. Margaret and David are fabulous hosts and made us feel so welcome. Very enjoyable stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

April Q., Wilmington, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Touches

We enjoyed our stay, and truly appreciated the hosts' lovely touches! Clean and comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Get Away

Really enjoyed our relaxing stay at Railway Rest. House was cozy and clean. The hosts left us farm fresh eggs and baked apple bread. Wish we were staying longer than a weekend. Definitely hope to stay there again! Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margo K., PEORIA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable stay

It was very clean, everything you need to be comfortable. Like home! You won’t be disappointed! Plus the host spoils you with some great treats to welcome you. Great touch!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee T., Apex

Lovely home in Old Fort!

Our family had a wonderful time in this lovely home. David & Margaret were wonderful & we enjoyed the breakfast items they had waiting for us. The home was very clean & had everything we needed. We will stay here again when we are in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

John E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Stay at Railroad Rest

This house was just what we needed for our mountain getaway. It was close enough to each of the places we wished to visit such as Grandfather Mountain and Mount Mitchell, as well as numerous waterfalls. Also enjoyed the restaurants that were recommended like the Blue Ridge Biscuit Company, Hillman Beer, and cinnamon rolls from Gogo’s. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

What a great experience. They had home made banana bread that was off the chain. I am so happy that we stayed at the railway rest.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

renee g.

Would definitely stay here again

Very clean and comfortable home with a Super nice hostess who was very responsive to us! They provided lots of Information about the area . We had a great stay with everything we needed . Tons better than a hotel. Thank you Margaret
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Autumn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Better than pictured!

I booked this home for my family who were coming into town for my wedding. They said the photos did not do it justice! They felt very at home here. Margaret was also very sweet and helpful, and answered all my questions very quickly!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and charming

The property was quiet and charming. The hosts were very accommodating and the provided coffee, creamer, banana bread and eggs were great. If you are looking for a peaceful place away from the hustle and bustle this is for you. The brewery in town has a nice selection of food and it’s a quick ride.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne M., Southport nc

Lovely cottage. Great stay!

We enjoyed our stay at Railroad Rest. The cottage was clean and well stocked. Our hosts provided everything we needed including an amazing loaf of banana bread - which we greatly enjoyed! We especially appreciated the magazines about North Carolina that were tabbed with relevant articles. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maripat R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and relaxing

Clean and comfortable. Everything met or exceeded our expectations. Directions were good. It was easy to find and keys were in the lock box for convenient check in. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura W., Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from Home

This is a great place to stay. The home has everything you would need. It is very neat and clean and the beds are Very comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed our accommodations. We enjoyed taking day trips to Mount Mitchell, Grandfather Mountain, and Chimney Rock State park. Thank you, David and Margaret for sharing your wonderful home
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

This is our second time staying at Railway Rest. It is the prefect location for the activities we enjoy in the area and by far the cleanest rental we've ever stayed in. The owners are attentive, and the home is cozy. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

This was a great place. It was everything I was looking for and on Vrbo accordingly. The host has thought of everything. Most comfortable place I've stayed at in a while. Super clean! I was thrilled staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

vicki g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time!

My sister and I had a great time. Loved the property and house. David and Margaret were great host. We really enjoyed the banana nut bread and extras that were in the refrigerator. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022