Kibbin | Private, Luxury Stone Cottage by Creek - Reviews, Photos & Rates

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6223 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Parking available

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Dryer

Explore the area

Old Fort, North Carolina

Pisgah National Forest
1 min walk
Old Fort Monument
8 min drive
Dairy Queen
6 min drive
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
46 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Kibbin | Private, Luxury Stone Cottage by Creek

Fall asleep to the music of Mackey Creek and awaken to a natural paradise! New stone cottage lodged in a secluded setting between pristine, rushing creek and mountainside, with the exquisite beamed interior of white pine, and locally sourced Linville blend stone and granite exterior. Heart pine floors on the main level and wool carpet in the loft. Marvin windows. Four skylights. Combination mountain cabin and Swedish decor. Architecturally exceptional in an extraordinary setting. Nestled near the Pisgah National Forest, the owners' property consists of 7 heavily wooded acres on the house side of Mackey Creek. The owners' back property line runs just below the back side of the ridge line hundreds of feet above the house. The front property line runs along the midpoint of the stream. The owners do not own the bridge over the creek.

About 3 miles by car from Curtis Creek Road leading to US Forest Service's Curtis Creek Campground and about 8 miles by car from the main trailhead for Mackey Mt. and Chesnutwood Mt. on Curtis Creek Road. Scenic access to the Blue Ridge Parkway (about a 15-mile drive from US 70 intersection with Curtis Creek Road) via Curtis Creek Road (steep, winding, mostly gravel, and open only from approximately April to November), which T's into US 70 about 3 miles W of the Kibbin; easy access to Parkway from East Asheville (35-minute drive) or Linville (45-minute drive). Linville Caverns and Linville Falls are a scenic 30-minute drive from the house.

The Biltmore Estate is within a half-hour drive, downtown Asheville within a 35-minute drive, and downtown Black Mountain within a 25-minute drive. Downtown Marion with its annual, nationally publicized Bigfoot Festival (media said that it drew 45,000 people in 2019) every September, and its Mountain Glory Festival every October, is within a 15-minute drive. Of interesting note, Kibbin was featured in the 2018 edition of "Cabin Living: Discovering The Simple American Getaway." A copy of the book is at the home for your enjoyment.

House Layout:
Ground Level-Corner bedroom with a king bed; a full hall bath (shower only); small corner bonus room with a twin bed
Main Level- dining table seats 8 with extender; wood fireplaces (one interior, one on porch); bedroom with a trundle bed; bedroom with a king bed; full hall bath
Upper Level-Loft with a king bed and a full bath (shower only)

Please Note: This home is not pet-friendly. The fire pit area is located across from the home, and you must cross a low-traffic road to use it.

During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Pisgah National Forest. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Steps from Pisgah National Forest and 8 minutes by car from Catawba River

This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Greybeard Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

3 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Hairdryer
Towels provided

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

Smart TV

Outdoor areas

Porch or lanai
Barbecue

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Gravel flooring in public areas
Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

On the river
On the waterfront
In the mountains
In a rural location

Things to do

Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hiking nearby
Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit

General

Unit size: 2400 sq ft (223 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

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

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated 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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

573167

Kibbin | Private, Luxury Stone Cottage by Creek Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

DAVID A.

14 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family time

The cabin itself is one of the nicer properties we’ve stayed in. Clean, tons of space, and beautiful surroundings. My kids absolutely loved the creek and played there for hours. We had a great time in the evening around the fire pit. The only (slightly) negative thing I have on this listing is that I thought it would be truly private. Across the bridge there is a building where we had a few ppl in and out of. Not a big deal, but we were hoping we’d be by ourselves in the middle of nowhere. All in all, we’ll be back and probably bring some additional family with us.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

2 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Long Weekend Getaway

Very nice and beautiful home. You seem isolated when there but you are only 15 minutes from town. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley J.

24 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful cottage!

We had a wonderful stay at Kibbin. The cottage is absolutely beautiful! It was in immaculate shape and beautifully decorated. My son told me he felt famous staying there :) It is in close proximity to multiple mountain towns, but there is not much to do immediately around the cabin. Be prepared to disconnect (we had no cell phone service and a weaker internet signal), but that was part of the fun. Would 100% stay here again and recommend. Perfect family fall getaway, we were sad to leave.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

truie T.

28 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Timmons vacay

Wonderful views with beautiful accommodations!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

30 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden Gem

Located in the peaceful hills of Old Fort, NC (about 30 mins from Asheville), the Kibbin is a perfect location for an inspiring novelist needing a quiet retreat or an adventurous family needing a home base after a long day of enjoying the great outdoors. The local property managers were very communicative and easy to work, making this beautiful cabin an easy choice for anyone looking for a hidden gem!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

12 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful weekend getaway!

Had a wonderful time. Well appointed cabin on a beautiful river setting. Abundantly stocked.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gisele G.

21 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Business retreat for three

Excellent and beautiful home. We’ll designed, comfortable and in a beautiful setting.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Eric D.

17 Mar 2022

Nice and relaxing family trip

The booking process was super easy and being that it was last minute due to another companies cancellation that was extremely helpful. The cabin is in a decent location and had almost everything that was needed. There were a few minor issues but nothing that would keep us from recommending this place.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

24 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cottage

We drove from Florida so our kids could have some winter fun. This house manages to be spacious and cozy at the same time with a stone cottage exterior and a warm cabin interior. Very peaceful relaxing setting on a flowing creek and convenient location with Asheville and Black Mountain in one direction, with Sugar Mountain and Beach Mountain ski resorts in the other direction.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandra G.

5 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin

Beautifully designed cabin and it has a lot of space as well! WE enjoyed the fireplace and the sound of the creek every morning.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Scott M.

12 Oct 2021

Beautiful setting very comfortable cabin.

This property is in a beautiful setting. The sound of the stream and views of the surrounding woods is very peaceful. It can be challenging to get to at night but we learned our way quickly. Old Fort and Black Mountain are an easy drive and have several great restaurants and shopping in Black Mountain. Asheville, the Biltmore and the Omni are all easy drives, about 25-40 min.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

wanda e.

22 Sept 2021

September 16th 2021

Inside cabin was great but the outside was so overgrown we could not enjoy it

10/10 Excellent

Becky I., Marco Island

13 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous Cabin

From check in to check out everything was wonderful about “Kibbin”. The property is really tucked into the hill beside the road so it can be hard to see when you first arrive. Inside it’s absolutely stunning and had everything we needed. We loved listening to the creek from the bedrooms since the weather was nice enough to open the windows at night. Beautiful decorating, thoughtful design and a charming location make this one of the best properties I’ve stayed in. We all loved it. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

3 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

good cabin, well maintained

well kept and well appointed

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marie W., Virginia Beach, USA

29 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Little Slice of Heaven

In the past, we've had some pretty horrific experiences when renting vacation homes. We were pleasantly surprised to find this large, rustic, stone house in beautiful condition, clean, and with all relative information easy to find on the fridge. The location is amazing (right on the creek, in the middle of nowhere -- just the way we like it), the interior is comfortably designed and there was plenty of space for our 6 guests to lounge either together or independently. The back deck was so quaint; I was sad that it was so hot, or we would've spent more time out there. Such a great house for entertaining. We got engaged while we were there, and we're already talking about possibly booking it to stay for our wedding! Thanks for having us!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

paula C., Newport

10 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Kibben Cabin

This was our 2nd time at the cabin. We absolutely love staying here. We love having the river below. We love that there is a bedroom and bath on each floor. The side patio is our favorite place at this property. We have never used the fire pit next to the river, but hope to the next time!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

kim h.

10 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

This house has everything you need for your getaway. Near Asheville and other hotspots. Beautiful home nestled next to a creek. The only downside, and not the fault of anyone, is the WiFi and cellular are very limited due to location. Bring a book and some family games. You won’t be disappointed with this home.

10/10 Excellent

Tara O., Atlanta, Georgia

30 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Plenty of room for everyone

Great layout/plenty of room for the family. Very comfortable and quiet home

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamey T.

29 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Place

Everything was exactly what we were looking for and Grey Beard Rentals went above and beyond expectations.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Deborah P.

20 Jun 2021

Along the stream

We enjoyed playing/walking in the stream, hiking at nearby National parks, and sharing family time. Kibbin Creek was a secluded and peaceful location. Greybeard realty was great to work with. There were some maintenance and cleanliness issues.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jen W., Richmond, VA

15 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

We will be back!

My 13 year old described the cabin interior as the setting of a Disney movie. It is lovely! My 17 year old son had his waders on and was on the creek fishing for trout every day. My mom said now that we are back home she can’t sleep without the sound of the creek. We had a wonderful time and look forward to coming back with friends.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

8 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home and location!

Very clean and well appropriated cabin in an incredible location!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Fred R.

25 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

A Beautiful and Secluded Gem of a Place to Stay!

This is a beautiful “cabin”, custom built, three levels, in a quiet and secluded location. Although you won’t get a mountaintop view, what you do get is a creek side oasis with a porch to enjoy the rushing water. About two or three miles out of Old Fort, it was very convenient to the surrounding forests, Black Mountain, and the other falls and mountain attractions. Very well maintained, with all of the amenities, and super comfortable! We highly recommend it!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kai C.

11 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Great off the beaten path for families

This property is great. Very large and off the beaten path, but easy day trips to many of the local places to hike and things to see. Perfect place to relax by the creek after a long day

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020