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The Mac House - With a Hot Tub!

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Escape to a retreat with a large sliding door leading to a cozy interior space.
Cozy living room with a fireplace, dining table, and comfortable seating area.
Step up to a serene retreat with a cozy porch and comfortable seating.
Relax in this inviting living room with a leather sofa, coffee table, and armchair, surrounded by books and a potted plant.
Cozy retreat with a personal touch, featuring a bookshelf, pendant light, and plush seating area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

The Mac House - With a Hot Tub!

Unique architectural style meets Black Mountain neighborhood charm. This designer space stimulates the artists-at-heart and provides a gracefully modern space suitable for a long or short-term stay. Located on a quiet street in the heart of town, you'll have easy access to all Black Mountain has to offer. Take a 15min stroll downtown to enjoy local shops and restaurants or a 5min walk to Lake Tomahawk. Additionally, you'll be less than a 10min drive from the beautiful hiking trails of Montreat.

The Mac House is a very special place and we couldn't be more excited to share it with you.

Those familiar with the Black Mountain architecture and design world will recognize the home as one designed and built by Horace McGuire “Mac” Wood. Horace was a “small house designer” who was part of the faculty at Black Mountain College in the early 1940s where he taught design and construction. After his career at the college, Mac designed homes throughout Black Mountain over the course of the next two decades. This home was built in 1947 and recently renovated with careful intention to keep the spirit of the home’s design intact.

Though quirky in style, the home is highly functional for all aspects of living, including a kitchen/dining area; a living room overlooking the backyard; a master bedroom with an adjoining half-bathroom; and an additional room which can be utilized as a workspace, studio, or additional bedroom. The house has a new front and back porch, which are ideal spaces to enjoy the serene environment the home is enveloped by.

You will enjoy access to the entire home during your stay. For your convenience, the house is set up for contactless self check-in with a lock box.

Grab your morning coffee and walk outside to the lake, where you can enjoy the beautiful half-mile trail. In the evenings after 7:30pm, the nearby golf course cart path is available to the public for an after-dinner stroll to see the stars.

Have a large group and need more room? Our sister location, The Carriage House, can sleep up to 4 (a well designed studio with a queen bed, couch, and room for air mattress) and is situated next door to the Mac house, sharing all the perks of its location. Book both to accommodate a larger party!

Property manager

Michael

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • 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)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 750 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Map
Black Mountain, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Tomahawk - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Black Mountain Golf Club - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Black Mountain Center for the Arts - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Swannanoa Valley Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Catawba Falls - 18 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mac House - With a Hot Tub! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Mac House - With a Hot Tub!?

As of Aug 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Mac House - With a Hot Tub! on Aug 12, 2025 start from CA $130.02, excluding 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 The Mac House - With a Hot Tub!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Mac House - With a Hot Tub!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Mac House - With a Hot Tub! located?

Situated in Black Mountain, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Tomahawk and Black Mountain Golf Club. White Horse Black Mountain and The Merry Wine Market are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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The Mac House - With a Hot Tub! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ciara m.

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

very peaceful and amazing place

we enjoyed our time here and the hot tub and lights were so peaceful and the bed slept amazing and i look the decorative look!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Cute and cozy

We had such a pleasant stay! The space was perfect for our needs, and the hot tub was spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy C.

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

Great place

Loved our stay and didn’t want to leave ! Will definitely stay again in the future .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Merissa B.

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

Perfect!!

We loved staying at this house, it had everything we needed and the bed was super comfortable! The process was great and we'd absolutely go back again! So many well thought about details at the property!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

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

Great Stay

Family vacation w teenagers, ages 17 and 19. It's a small house so be ready to share space but we fell in love with the style of Mac House so we were prepared to be patient w each other ;) Seamless check in/check out, great communication w host, loved the hot tub!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Lovely stay

This home was just great - it was probably our favorite place we’ve ever stayed. Very well equipped with necessary items, comfortable, and so cute. Not to mention the hot tub! Walking distance to Black Mountain and Tomohawk Lake. Highly recommend, we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel C.

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

Loved the Mac House

We had such a great stay at the Mac House visiting Black Mountain for the first time. The house lives large despite its small stature with an upstairs/downstairs as well as front and back decks our family of 3 including teenager had plenty of room to spread out.The house is clean, everything works and has such a cool aesthetic and vibe. Center of black mountain is an easy 15 min walk and minutes to drive. Montreat is very short drive and all the hiking trails there seemed to be open. Downtown Asheville about 15-20 min drive.We loved our stay and will make Mac House our new destination and launching point for future drips to Asheville area!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

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

Wonderful little hideaway that has all you need.

Love the town of Black Mountain. This treasure of a town offers everything you need for a quiet getaway or if you are in the Ashville area for work. Great food, music, and shopping. Not to mention this rental is situated close to Lake Tomahawk and within walking distance of downtown. Five stars all around +
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas D.

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

Mac house

The house was close to a man-made lake (Park)with a nice walking trail just a block away. Less than 5 minutes to town, shopping, groceries, and restaurants. I'm 6'4" and had to duck through a couple of doors upstairs, but was very happy with our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

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

Small but mighty Mac House

Easy check in and out with everything you need in an experience of a “small” home! The property is exactly how stated and pictured. The location is perfect with easy access to all Black Mountain has to offer, and a short drive to Asheville. We had a bear visit for a late night snack from the trash bin (I still choose to believe it was a raccoon) and the owners were very responsive to that and felt like you were talking with a friend. You can’t go wrong staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffiny C.

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

Supreme Black Mountain Stay

The history and character of this special place is minimally yet thoughtfully and efficiently expressed in every detail. From the original design to the recent renovations, the space just feels amazing and fits perfectly into this sweet Mountain community. Michael was incredibly. He and his wife have done an incredible job fixing this place up and providing guests with all they need for an amazing stay. We walked to town each day and back- lovely, safe neighborhood. Hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

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

Great Little Spot!

We really enjoyed our stay. Great hosts that went above and beyond to make us comfortable. The home had everything we could’ve needed… seriously, we could’ve left at least one bag at home from all the things packed into this little house. Great location, the walk to downtown is right at 15 minutes, but be warned that it’s almost straight uphill! The good news is coming back is almost all downhill! Highly recommend for anyone that needs just enough space to call home for a few days in Black Mountain!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful home and host in Black Mountain!

My husband and I spent three days at the Mac House and couldn't have asked for a better stay! The property was clean, beautifully decorated, super functional, well stocked, and in a fantastic location - walking distance to Lake Tomahawk and minutes from town. Unfortunately, we were so busy we didn't have time to use the new hot tub, but it's right off of the porch and very private. Also really liked the yard with the fire pit in back. The host, Michael, was super helpful and responsive. We highly recommend this property and will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tayler U.

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

Great cozy home in a perfect location & accommodating host!

We really enjoyed our time in Black Mountain. The house was cozy and had all the essentials we needed to cook some meals and enjoy relaxed evenings. Small touches were noticed - including coffee/tea for us & a basket of toys for our toddler. Michael (host) responded promptly with issues - including the water being too cold - and fixed it immediately (thanks!). The location is ideal - a 5 minute walk to a cute little lake loop with a playground and 15 minute hilly walk to town where there are lots of nice restaurants (try TrailHead!) and cute shops. There are also nice hikes nearby - Montreat (10 mins away) and some longer hikes within an hour away. Would definitely stay here again :)
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Perry C.

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

Exceptional Stay w/ a Superb Host

My stay in Black Mountain, NC, booked via VRBO, was exceptional, largely thanks to our host Michael. I travel a lot and always stay in hotels. This was my first time using VRBO. As a VRBO newbie, I had lots of questions, and Michael's detailed responses made me feel incredibly comfortable and well-prepared. The property was exactly as advertised—clean, inviting, and true to the pictures. Michael's personal hiking recommendations were a highlight, guiding us to breathtaking trails we would have missed otherwise. His knowledge and hospitality added so much to our experience. I highly recommend this property and Michael's hosting for anyone looking to explore this beautiful area. Exceptional service, beautiful accommodations, and an unforgettable experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor R.

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

Beautiful Mountain Town Cabin

The Mac House was super cute, thoughtfully furnished and designed, and close to black mountain and Asheville while still being cozy and private. Beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces, and host was great about checking in and providing recommendations for the best experience in Black Mountain. Also appreciated how easy check in and check out were, no complicated key systems or excessive cleaning required :) 10/10 would recommend for a couples weekend getaway. Would definitely rebook in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024