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Kibbin | Pet-Friendly Luxury Stone Cottage on Creek

Old Fort accommodation with kitchen

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Old Fort, NC
  • Place, Davidson's Fort Historic Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Fort Railroad Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Arrowhead Monument
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About the area

Old Fort

On river.A stay at this cottage places you within half a mile (1 km) of Pisgah National Forest and 6 miles (10 km) of Arrowhead Monument. Old Fort Railroad Museum and Mountain Gateway Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Davidson's Fort Historic Park - 5 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Old Fort Railroad Museum - 6 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Arrowhead Monument - 6 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Mountain Gateway Museum - 6 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Historic Carson House - 7 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪J. Hartman's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Davis Country Store & Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive

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 | Pet-Friendly Luxury Stone Cottage on Creek

Kibbin on Mackey Creek offers a rare blend of architectural excellence and natural serenity. Nestled on 7 acres between the pristine Mackey Creek and a towering mountain ridge, this secluded stone cottage captures the essence of refined mountain living. With its locally sourced Linville blend stone exterior, beamed white pine interior, heart pine floors, and a hint of Swedish decor, Kibbin invites you to relax, recharge, and reconnect with nature.

About the Home
• Well-equipped kitchen with farmhouse-style sink, dishwasher, and drip-style coffee maker
• Open-concept living room with dining for 8, wood-burning fireplace, and soaring ceilings
• Covered deck with ceiling fan, outdoor dining, and wood-burning fireplace, overlooking Mackey Creek

Where to Unwind
• Main floor bedroom with king-size bed
• Main floor bedroom with twin-size daybed; a full bathroom, with bathtub and shower, can be accessed from the hallway
• Upper-level loft with king-size bed and private, en suite bathroom with walk-in shower
• Lower-level bedroom with king-size bed
• Lower-level bedroom with twin-size bed; a full bathroom, with a walk-in shower, can be accessed from the hallway

Where to Explore
• Curtis Creek Campground | 10 minutes
• Downtown Marion | 15 minutes
• Downtown Black Mountain | 25 minutes
• Linville Falls & Caverns | 30 minutes
• The Biltmore Estate | 30 minutes
• Downtown Asheville | 35 minutes
• Blue Ridge Parkway Access via East Asheville | 35 minutes
• For an off-the-beaten-path adventure, scenic access to the Blue Ridge Parkway is available via Curtis Creek Road (steep, winding, and gravel — open seasonally, April to November).

Important to Note: This home is pet-friendly with a $100 fee per dog (maximum of two). Due to common allergies, cats are not permitted. The homeowners will provide a crate and kindly request that it be used whenever guests are away from the home and their dogs are left unattended. We also ask that dogs remain off the furniture during your stay. The home does not have ownership of the bridge over Mackey Creek.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

573167

Frequently asked questions

How close is Kibbin | Pet-Friendly Luxury Stone Cottage on Creek to the airport?

This cottage is 34.9 mi (46-min drive) away from the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Kibbin | Pet-Friendly Luxury Stone Cottage on Creek have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

Does Kibbin | Pet-Friendly Luxury Stone Cottage on Creek offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Kibbin | Pet-Friendly Luxury Stone Cottage on Creek?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Kibbin | Pet-Friendly Luxury Stone Cottage on Creek?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Kibbin | Pet-Friendly Luxury Stone Cottage on Creek?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Kibbin | Pet-Friendly Luxury Stone Cottage on Creek have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Kibbin | Pet-Friendly Luxury Stone Cottage on Creek have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Kibbin | Pet-Friendly Luxury Stone Cottage on Creek to downtown Old Fort?

This cottage is 3.7 mi away from Old Fort.

Kibbin | Pet-Friendly Luxury Stone Cottage on Creek Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan F., Charlotte, NC, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cabin in the most beautiful location! Quiet, peaceful, and proximity to Black Mountain.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID A.

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.

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.

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

Timmons vacay

Wonderful views with beautiful accommodations!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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