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Enjoy small-town, Main Street from the front porch of this historic bungalow!

Vacation home in Mount Airy with kitchen and patio

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Historic 1929 E.Q. Benbow House offers a charming retreat in downtown Mount Airy, NC. Take a stroll to Wally's Service Station and enjoy the Autumn Leaves Festival or Mayberry Days festivities nearby. With spacious entertaining areas, modern kitchen, front porch swinging time and back-covered patio with fire pit perfect for roasting marshmallows.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathrooms316 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

Enjoy small-town, Main Street from the front porch of this historic bungalow!

Welcome to the gorgeous Historic 1929 E.Q. Benbow House located in downtown Mount Airy, NC, home of Mayberry Days and the Autumn Leaves Festival. The Twisted Oak Bungalow is located near Wally's Service Station where you can take a squad car ride to see the sites in our lovely, small town. With 5 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, this spacious bungalow can accommodate up to 10-12 guests. It is walking distance from downtown. Enjoy some porch swinging time. This house is on the NC Historic Register.

This 1929 Bungalow boasts five bedrooms, two and a half baths, and several large entertaining areas, including a large, modern kitchen. Also, guests are encouraged to spend time outside on the front porch and back-covered patio area that includes a fire pit perfect for marshmallow roasting. There is enough space for the whole family..

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

General

  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 3,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and 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
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

About the neighborhood

Downtown Mount Airy, a neighborhood in Mount Airy, is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Laurel Hill Birthplace Of J.E.B. Stuart and Pilot Mountain State Park, while Andy Griffith Playhouse and The Andy Griffith Museum are cultural highlights. Mayberry Replica Courthouse and Andy Griffith Mural are also worth visiting. Visit our Mount Airy travel guide
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Mount Airy, NC

What's nearby

  • Historic Mabry Mill on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia
    Mount Airy Visitors Center
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Finally got to visit Mayberry.
    The Andy Griffith Museum
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mayberry Replica Courthouse
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Earle Theatre
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Andy Griffith's Homeplace
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Winston-Salem, NC (INT-Smith Reynolds)
    37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-fil-A
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Wendy's
    3 min drive
  • Cook Out
    3 min drive
  • Derby
    2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy small-town, Main Street from the front porch of this historic bungalow! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy small-town, Main Street from the front porch of this historic bungalow!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy small-town, Main Street from the front porch of this historic bungalow!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy small-town, Main Street from the front porch of this historic bungalow! located?

Located in Downtown Mount Airy, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Mayberry Replica Courthouse, Earle Theatre, and Mount Airy Public Library. Andy Griffith Playhouse and Mount Airy Visitors Center are also within 15 minutes.

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Enjoy small-town, Main Street from the front porch of this historic bungalow! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carrie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely adorable house with everything you could need during your stay. We were able to walk easily to the main shopping and dining area as well. Would love to stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big house

This house is the perfect size. It was very clean. We loved the front porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing home

WE loved this home, the house had so much personality and well kept. Loved the location. Will stay again. have already requested a second trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Autumn Leaves Festival

This property was amazing!! Very spacious and well maintained. We had planty of room for 10 adults and a 4 year old. The large front porch was a favorite gathering place. We were close enough to walk to the festival downtown. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home and host

The house was beautiful, well kept and comfortable. It was in a great location that was walking distance to all things touristy! The backyard was fenced in so my 2 dogs got to run around safely and have fun as well! We had an ac incident so I texted Shannon and she sent over a repairman within the hour who quickly fixed the problem. Everything we needed was provided and little extras made us feel very special! I highly recommend this home for your stay in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a family getaway

This property was everything we could have wanted and more. We were in town for a funeral and wanted a place that the entire family could stay in besides separate hotel rooms. The house was very spacious and accommodating. The owners obviously went to great lengths to ensure that we had everything we needed. The location to downtown was within walking distance. Our favorite activity was sitting on the comfy chairs on the front porch and watching everyone walking and driving by. I don’t always give properties rave reviews but this one is definitely in my top five best ever.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

niki g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding guests

Beautiful home! Very clean, decorated amazingly , perfect location & lots of room! We had fun around the town & surrounding area. Cute neighborhood to walk, play pickleball and shop. We enjoyed staying at the house too, playing games in the evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we needed

Plenty of room and we loved the fenced in backyard with gazebo, seating, and firepit. We spent much time sitting on the front porch as well. Place was stocked with the basic supplies needed for our stay and they even had some snacks and supplies to make smores. We all agreed that we were going to book the same place next year for our get together.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super charming property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was phenomenal. One of my favorite properties we’ve rented through VRBO. The house was clean, spacious, well stocked with towels, and even snacks! Will absolutely look to book this home in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. Clean. Beds very comfortable. Bath linens were top notch! Very convenient to downtown( most everything we did in walking distance). Host was very kind and we were thrilled to have cold water when we arrived.Porch was perfect for morning coffee and friendly conversation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house, location and owners

Perfect home! Everything you need at the home and perfect location to lots of funMemories made with my 16 year old daughter and 89 year old mother We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home

Very nice get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice kitchen. Beautiful furnishings. Short walking distance to downtown. Main problem: inadequate hot water!!!!Only reliably hot water was in kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sr Ladies Hiking Friends!!!

Thoroughly enjoyed!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Best friends getaway

The home has been re-done beautifully and kept in touch with the age of the home! Very well stocked throughout, could have used beside lamps upstairs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My parents have been going to Mt Airy every year for Mayberry Days for 32 years straight. I hadn't been there since I was a kid so this year we decided to surprise my dad with a house and my husband and I tagging along. This house was perfect for us, my parents, and friends of my parents. We had plenty of space and were close enough to downtown that we could walk. The hosts were very responsive and helpful. The house was clean and comfortable. We loved sitting on the front porch in the evenings. The beds were comfortable and the hosts even left some snacks for us when we got in from our 10 hour drive. We would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding Bells

Family wedding of my nephew in Mount Airy at the historic Moore HouseOur Vrbo was beautifully decorated in period furnishings, modern kitchen and bathrooms and beautiful Christmas decoration for the season
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home in Mt Airy

This is a beautiful old home with period decorations and furnishings in the living areas and updated kitchen and bathrooms. We loved the Christmas decorations (outside and inside).We were in town for a funeral and this was a great home away from home with plenty of separate gathering areas. 2 living rooms, dining room, kitchen in addition to the 5 bedrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

William D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Wedding

Property was as pictured. It was very roomy with several areas for our group to gather. We especially enjoyed the front porch and living room. We had a group of ten people and were able to have plenty of room. The layout is two bedrooms on the main floor and three bedrooms upstairs. While we didn’t cook at the house, the kitchen was well stocked and had a nice bar area if you need one. A variety of small appliances were available and a large closet with supplies was there to use. I certainly recommend this property for a family stay such as ours.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very beautiful, clean, great location. Had friends with us we all enjoyed the stay. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stef F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Twisted Oak

This was the perfect spot for a friend reunion! The house was so much more than we expected! Wonderful upgrades but also so much of the charm was left in the architectural features. The porch was so inviting to sit and watch the fireflies dance in the garden and see the old police cars drive by. You would think you’re in another time. The beds were very comfortable and the towels plush! We each agreed to be looking for them for our own homes. The kitchen was FULLY stocked with almost anything you could need. We thoroughly enjoyed cooking our meals and having plenty of space to eat together. Also lots of space to spread out and play some games and just fellowship! There were several tvs but we didn’t need them! We loved that downtown was a short walk of about 12-15 mins to wander around. Overall this was one of the best rentals we’ve ever had! Thank you for such an inviting and beautiful place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025