The Mac House - With a Hot Tub!

Black Mountain, North Carolina
$210 avg/night
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

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Home Private Vacation Home

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Sleep 4

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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!

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

Feature Features

  • PETS

    Service Animals Only (pets Not Allowed)
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Recycling Unit Size: 750 Sq Ft (70 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Outdoor Furniture
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

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

    Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only

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 Availability

Review Review

  • Kristina S.

    Submitted Mar 31, 2026

    Stayed Mar 27, 2026

    Had a marvelous time on a long weekend. This was the perfect cozy place for a couples’ retreat. The house is very modern considering its history and age. It’s located in a quiet neighborhood just a couple blocks from Lake Tomahawk and all the activities available there. For walkers, it’s just 10-15 minutes from downtown. It’s an uphill walk for the first part, but so worth it when you don’t have to worry about parking! The upstairs bedroom is comfortable (VERY comfy bed!) with its own 1/2 bath. The only shower is in the ground floor bathroom. There’s a second bed in a nook off of the kitchen, so it comfortably sleeps more than 2 people, but it’s a very intimate space and would get crowded quickly with more adults. The hot tub does have privacy screening on both sides, but it also faces the houses in the back across the alley. This small but mighty house has pretty much everything you need including a well stocked kitchen, TVs in each bedroom and the sitting room upstairs, an airy deck, fire pit, washer/dryer, and an overall sense of bright relaxation! The host is wonderful! He was easy to communicate with and so very welcoming. I will 100% stay at the Mac House again the next time we’re looking for time in Black Mountain! The perfect home base escape to catch your breath for a while.

  • Stephanie S.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    Perfect home for a little weekend getaway! It was so fun to explore this area but then be able to go back to such a charming and comfortable space. It was convenient to everything in Black Mountain but it was also a quick and easy drive to Asheville. The home was stocked with all the essentials, plenty of linens, and fun games/books. The host was communicative and had plenty of recommendations for us during our stay. We hope to be able to visit again soon!

  • Jerrod Y.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    Great place to stay close to downtown and the park, exceeded expectations!

  • John J.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2025

    Stayed Jul 30, 2025

    Everything was great.

  • JENNIFER F.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2025

    Stayed Feb 3, 2025

    We enjoyed our 4 night stay in your sweet cottage. Loved the upstairs lounge, bedroom and patio with access to the hot tub! The kitchen was compact but well stocked and the location was perfect. We walked to the lake every day. The shower is a bit tiny, but other than that, the cottage was perfect for us!

  • christie c.

    Submitted Jul 4, 2025

    Stayed May 31, 2025

    Great stay!

  • Joshua S.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2025

    Stayed Jun 25, 2025

    The place was everything we expected and more beautiful little home which was cozy and comfortable and exactly what we was looking for. Great host and communication was prompt and easy

  • ciara m.

    Submitted Apr 20, 2025

    Stayed Apr 18, 2025

    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!

  • Joel C.

    Submitted Apr 16, 2025

    Stayed Apr 14, 2025

    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!

  • Mark B.

    Submitted Jan 19, 2025

    Stayed Jan 17, 2025

    We had such a pleasant stay! The space was perfect for our needs, and the hot tub was spectacular.

  • Rebecca M.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2024

    Stayed Aug 22, 2024

    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.

  • Merissa B.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2024

    Stayed Aug 7, 2024

    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!

  • Greg H.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2024

    Stayed Jul 21, 2024

    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!

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