An original Black Mountain College cottage in a private wooded property
About this cottage rental
Built in the 1940's, this cottage was constructed as a Black Mountain College faculty lodging. It is believed to be the only house ever designed by Josef Albers, the famed artist who taught for many years at the school after leaving the Bauhaus in Germany. The cottage has been renovated and added onto over the years with a front porch, rear deck, 4 bedrooms, full kitchen and more. The deck overlooks a private yard next to a stream that quietly babbles on its way to our private lake. Sleeps 2-8: 4 bed / 2 bath 1 king bedroom downstairs 2 queen bedrooms on main level 2 singles in annex bedroom (accessed through queen room) Gas Grill on deck Full Kitchen Linens & towels provided Washer / Dryer Wifi Central Heat & A/C Great Deck & yard Private firepit Just 5 minutes from downtown Black Mountain Just 20 minutes from downtown Asheville
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Garden
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for pets
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more
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Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(19 Reviews)
5.0
Great location , very clean house , loved the experience hiking around the house and felt very safe .
The manager was very kind every time I needed .
We got to the house late in the day which made hard to find it . Other than that no other issues .
We definitely would stay again
5.0
This house worked well for our family. The location is beautiful and felt safe and tucked away. We appreciated the historic quality of the house.
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay in the cottage. It was the perfect amount if room for our party of 7. It is a great place to stay when you want to unplug!
5.0
Prof. Alber's House is a really cool place to stay. Very unique setting of the professor's house on an old wooded and meadowed college campus. I can only wonder what it was like in its heyday! The house was just as the photos show, everything was clean, neat, and organized. Lots of books to read. We had plenty of room and loved sitting on the back deck listening to nature. Leigh was very attentive to our needs, personally checking on us with Remy dog, batteries for the remote and having the lights on for our after-sundown arrival. In Black Mountain, numerous shops and restaurants and some live music. Looking forward to coming back to Lake Eden Retreat/Black Mountain College.
5.0
Quiet and beautiful area with views of mountains and forest.
4.0
Issues: the ceiling fans had cobwebs on them, the AC vents on the lower level had dust in them that was visible from afar, lightbulb out on lower level was out , attic access door in family room closet was wide open, key ring would not stay fastened so we replaced the ring so that we wouldn’t lose a key.
Bright spots- Craig the property manager was great. Location to our extracurricular activities was great. Just Wished we knew ahead of time that we had no access to lake activities other than fishing.
5.0
Loved staying at this cottage, it had a lot of charm and plenty of space for our party of 8 to comfortably sleep. Added bonus it is super close to the town of Black Mointain. I’m
5.0
Just as advertised. Nice and quiet place to stay with family and friends.
5.0
Everything about this cabin was excellent. We especially loved sitting on the front deck in the evening sun and spending time in the older, more historic part of the cabin with the old stone fireplace. The kitchen was well equipped. Art and decor showed great individual taste - we would have done it in a similar way! There is one en-suite bathroom for the bedroom to the left of the door and another bathroom accessible from the dining area that serves the rest of the cabin. That worked well for us.
5.0
What a beautiful place for a vacation! This is our second time staying at the Albers, and it hasn’t disappointed. This cottage isn’t fancy, but it’s clean and comfortable, and you can’t beat the natural beauty and interesting history. The owner was also super nice, helpful and knowledgeable about the area and its history. We’ll be back!
5.0
Amazing property with plenty of space and rentals for everyone who wanted to celebrate with us. Property has a cool history and was beautiful. Tucked away, yet close to everything. Leigh was great, and answered all my questions.
5.0
Absolutely beautiful scenery and location. We had 5 adults and 2 children, and had plenty of space! Only issue I had was there are no smoke detectors or fire extinguishers, other than that it was a great place to stay!
5.0
It was easy and had fun. You have plenty of viewing space and the fire pit was nice.
5.0
Beautiful place and great location. Because we had two 90 years old we had to pull up the area rugs. I have to admit I slipped on them too. But other than that we enjoyed the rocking chairs, the fire pit every night and the moonlight. This place is very clean and a wonderful place to have our small gathering. Thank you
5.0
Nice home in the mountains. Quiet and peaceful. Enjoyed the campfire and making smores! Good memories made!
5.0
Our family of three adults and three kids (11, 11, 15) and two dogs enjoyed the cabin, especially the bonfire pit.
5.0
Home and property were as described. The grounds were really, really beautiful. Close to everything but very much in nature. Plenty of room for our family to stretch out. Would love to stay longer next time.
3.0
The property, while historic, was well past cabin shabby chic. The property is dilapidated and in need of a full renovation . The photos and price do not give a true representation of the dis-repair. The deck is rotting, baths are falling apart, doors are rotten and let in bugs. It has s potential, but truly should not have been up for rent in its current condition.
5.0
Very quiet with plenty of space.
The location is far enough out of town to be peaceful but close enough to go into town if that's your thing. Would recommend and would stay again. Host is very nice. Thanks for a nice stay.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Black Mountain?
The average price for a rental in Black Mountain is R 3,105 per night. This rental is R 1,141 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at An original Black Mountain College cottage in a private wooded property. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is An original Black Mountain College cottage in a private wooded property pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at An original Black Mountain College cottage in a private wooded property?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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