Family Vacations

Whether you are planning a couple of days, weeks or a month in Western North Carolina there are plenty of things to do.

Groups

Large groups often visit Montreat Cottage Rentals monthly and yearly to have their conferences, church group outings and retreats. Your group can enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and a variety of spacious accomidations with our largest cottage sleeping up to 19 people at Trevista Cottage.

Families

Families are also very welcome. Pick your perfect cottage size for your large extended family or a more intimate family vacation. Trevor's Trail is perfect for your immediate family with an easy ten minute walk to Lake Susan and newly renovated accomidations. Montreat Cottage Rentals are known to fill up fast in the summer for family gatherings and vacations so book your cottage today!

Holidays

Holidays are a great time to get away. Cozy up by the fire in Folly Lodge or Trevor's Trace. Montreat Cottage Rentals are an excellent way to celebrate that special Christmas with friends or family.

College Groups

Are you a college student who is looking to get away without your parents worrying? College groups are welcome at Montreat Cottage Rentals. This smoke-free environment is great for a college retreat or road trip destination. Relax in the woods or enjoy the Asheville nightlife.

See our list of great family outings for all ages below: 

White Water and Lazy River Rafting Trips - An excellent way to stay cool during the summer. Float along the French Broad River for a nice relaxing afternoon or take the French Broad by storm in its white waters.
Huck Finn Rafting Adventures
877-520-4658
158 Bridge St
PO Box 366
Hot Springs, NC 28743

Spa Massage Retreat - Everyone deserves a little pampering.
Shoji Retreat
828-299-1999

Cheshire Gym and Fitness CenterBlack Mountain, NC
http://www.cheshirefitnessandracquetclub.com/members/

Hiking - Visit Montreat's Wilderness or hike one of the many Appalachian Trails.

Montreat Conference Center http://www.montreat.org/programs/wilderness/
800-572-2257
401 Assembly Dr.
Montreat, NC 28757

Biltmore Mansion - A great place for parents and kids with plenty of space to walk and educational areas to visit.
America's Largest Home. Kids visit free all summer. http://www.biltmore.com/visit/  
800-411-3812

Downtown Asheville - An eclectic mix of artists and street musicians mingle with tourists and locals. Visit one of the many art galleries and sample some real southern cooking.
16 Patton Fine Art Gallery
828-236-2889

Early Girl Eatery (Great place to go with kids)
8 Wall Street
Asheville, NC 28801
828-259-9292

Chimney Rock Park - An elevator inside the mountain or a network of trails leads to beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains
828-625-9611
US Highway 64/74A
Chimney Rock, NC 28720

North Carolina Arboretum - see the 434-acre public garden in south Asheville including a beautiful Bonsai Exhibition Garden. Nature Activities for kids.
828-665-2492
100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way
Asheville, NC 28806

Wolf Ridge Ski Resort - Family ski area with 54 acres of skiable, snow boarding and snow tubing terrain.
828-689-4111
578 Valley View Circle
Mars Hill, NC 28754

Asheville Historic Trolley Tours - tour Asheville with class and learn a little something about Asheville's unique history.
888-667-3600
37 Montford Ave
Asheville, NC 28801