"One of, if not, the best vacation rental experiences we've had! The host was very accommodating when our travels plans slightly changed last minute. The home was spotless and so cozy. I feel like so many short term rentals nowadays are furnished with aesthetically pleasing but cheap, poor quality items and furniture, but this home is the exact opposite - everything is comfortable and of quality. It truly felt like a home. The host went above and beyond to make us feel welcome in the home,...

"I love Mary Ida’s! It’s the best host are super friendly and quick to respond! Also they have the cleanest nicest VRBO I’ve stayed in!! Definitely will be back!!"

"Perfect location. House was very clean and kitchen was well stocked. Loved the fresh eggs and banana bread we had for breakfast. Lots of hiking trails nearby. Would definitely stay again. "

"Beautiful property with many conveniences of home and absolutely pristine clean facilities. Property is delightful and quiet, a wonderful place to call home while enjoying the winding roads and mountains all around. The only caution I offer is that the fold out bed is probably not suitable for anyone too tall. My husband and I are 5”9’ and 5”8’ respectively and we were quite comfy, but there would not be much more room in the sleeping area for more height. We had a marvelous motorcycle long...

"Beautiful views. Peaceful. Clean."

"Peaceful and cute! My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Clean. Amenities as advertised. Very close to Catawba Falls and downtown Old Fort. We were able to cook a full meal and had a sound sleep in the loft. Would book again :) "

"We had a great time on our trip to the mountains! Our host was very responsive to a few questions we had, and added several sweet personal touches to our stay that made the house cozy and welcoming, especially for my kids. We hiked the Catawba Trail, spent some time in nearby Black Mountain, and made s'mores by the firepit. It was a great weekend getaway for a family. "