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

Old Fort, North Carolina
$177 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

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.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table Free Breakfast Available
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Eco-friendly Cleaning Products Provided Recycling Unit Size: 1000 Sq Ft (93 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Porch Or Lanai
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Playground Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Area Rugs In Public Areas Gravel Flooring In Public Areas Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevator (single Level Property) Smoke-free Property Stair-free Path To Entrance Tile Flooring In Public Areas Well-lit Path To Entrance

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Sandra

    Submitted Jan 16, 2022

    Stayed Jan 8, 2022

    We loved everything about this place. It’s location is wonderful. Seeing the occasional train go by across the road was nice. It didn’t disturb us in the least. The home was absolutely spotless. We had everything that we needed for our stay. The owners put so much thought into what would make for a comfortable stay. That attention to detail was obvious and it made for a great trip. The owners were also gracious and generous in providing morning goodies for our first morning there. No need to run to the store right away. Amazing! Lastly, if a comfortable bed is important to you, the queen bed will not disappoint. We highly recommended Railway Rest to anyone visiting the area.

  • Submitted Jul 20, 2021

    Stayed Jul 15, 2021

    The property is very beautiful and the house is very easy to navigate. Great central location while still being away from the main hussle and bussle.

  • Submitted Jun 7, 2021

    Stayed May 28, 2021

    quiet , cozy and clean. Bathroom a bit small

  • Submitted Aug 9, 2019

    Stayed Aug 1, 2019

    What a gem! Quiet, peaceful surroundings, plenty of games and entertainment for kiddos and rainy days, close to natural scenes and hiking. Margaret works in the local visitors' center and shared her wealth of knowledge and recommendations about the area. Truly wonderful hospitality and home.

  • Submitted Jun 20, 2018

    Stayed Jun 12, 2018

    Amazing! Was beautiful, tranquil and just the place I needed! Dave and Margret were so helpful and left startup stuff like eggs, orange juice and Milk -- and Fresh Banana Bread! Delicious!! The wifi worked great and the beds were so comfortable! The views from the house were gorgeous! It was such a comfort and the house was so cute and warm. I would definitely recommend a stay at Railway Rest!

  • Shelley M.

    Submitted Feb 15, 2026

    Stayed Feb 11, 2026

    We were in Old Fort for the night and this was a very comfortable and welcoming place to stay. The coffee, banana bread, and eggs were much appreciated!

  • Diana C.

    Submitted Jan 25, 2026

    Stayed Jan 22, 2026

    Charming home and owners! The amenities were numerous and the accommodations were great! Everything we needed for a great long weekend. The kitchen was well appointed and the beds slept so well!

  • Marybeth B.

    Submitted Dec 16, 2025

    Stayed Dec 12, 2025

    We had a wonderful time and wish that we could’ve stayed longer! Margaret thinks of every little touch that is needed!!! we will definitely be back!!!

  • Steve D.

    Submitted Oct 30, 2025

    Stayed Oct 25, 2025

    It was a cute and cozy place with everything we needed to be comfortable and enjoy our time

  • Mark R.

    Submitted Oct 25, 2025

    Stayed Oct 23, 2025

    Perfect place for our getaway. As advertised. Exceptionally clean. Had a nice relaxing time.

  • Stacey t.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2025

    Stayed Oct 15, 2025

    6th time staying here, feels like our home away from home. Really appreciate hosts attention to detail. Our favorite R &R place.

  • Philip D.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2025

    Stayed Oct 11, 2025

    Wonderful place to stay for anyone who loves the outdoors! Hosts were great and the items provided for breakfast were enjoyed by all :)! I would recommend!!

  • Megan S.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    Wonderful home! The extra touches were much appreciated and made for a great stay-eggs, banana bread, coffee, half and half. So nice! Wonderful location for hitting the trails straight from the house. Thanks again!

  • William L.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2025

    Stayed Jul 10, 2025

    Railway Rest is perfect! Great location for biking, hiking, and relaxing. David and Margaret go out of their way with great communication and a comfortable, clean, and well stocked home.

  • Terry B.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    Very clean! Loved the banana bread & eggs! Perfect for us as we were in town for a wedding. Had everything we needed. Liked that location was in the valley and we did not need to go up the mountain to get there.

  • michelle r.

    Submitted May 3, 2025

    Stayed May 2, 2025

    Very peaceful and clean. Extra touches made us feel welcomed.

  • Peter D.

    Submitted Mar 23, 2025

    Stayed Mar 21, 2025

    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!

  • Noah S.

    Submitted Oct 3, 2024

    Stayed Sep 26, 2024

    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.

  • Charlotte T.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2024

    Stayed Jun 23, 2024

    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!

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$177+
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