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Cozy Cottage! Private and close to all nearby attractions!

Escape to these sacred mountains and unwind at this peaceful retreat near Asheville.

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Interior
Exterior
Property grounds
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 331 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy Cottage! Private and close to all nearby attractions!

Safety and Sanitation updates: Our housekeepers use extreme caution and have been provided with a list of supplies that include disposable cleaning materials to prevent any spread of any bacteria. Only CDC approved antibacterial and sanitation products are used and we wear masks and gloves at all times while navigating the property.
All guidelines are being followed to ensure the safety of our staff and our guests.
Thank you for your understanding and for your help in keeping Laughing Waters a healthy environment!
We also give at least 3-5 days in between our guests to ensure safety for housekeeping and for upcoming guests.
Enjoy a get-away in an comfortable cottage overlooking two beautiful waterfalls on the cascading Hickory Nut Creek. The cottage is nestled at the base of Little Bearwallow Mountain next to 200 acres of natural forest with five miles of hiking trails. It is located only 17 miles from downtown Asheville, NC in the heart of the incredible Hickory Nut Gorge. This all-log cottage contains a kitchen/living room, bathroom and a bedroom that sleeps two people. It is part of the Laughing Waters Retreat Center in the Hickory Nut Forest Eco-Community. A special place for a peaceful, quiet retreat in these beautiful sacred mountains!
If you are looking for larger accommodations, please refer to our lodge also on Laughing Waters property! Listing number HA 3565781

WIFI We will do our absolute best to provide WIFI however this a wilderness wedding venue and sometimes coverage is poor.

Property manager

Julia Considine

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: non smoking only

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Safety features

  • 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 330 sq ft (31 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: children welcome

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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Come Enjoy Early Fall in the Midst of the Leaves
Spring special! One Biltmore Estate ticket with any booking!

About the neighborhood

Map
Gerton, NC

What's nearby

  • CMLC Florence Nature Preserve - 2 min walk
  • Chimney Rock State Park - 9 min drive
  • Lake Lure Beach and Water Park - 16 min drive
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance - 21 min drive
  • Biltmore Estate - 37 min drive

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Turgua Brewing - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Local Joint - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Point Lookout Vineyards - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Whistle Hop Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Village Scoop - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Cottage! Private and close to all nearby attractions! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Cottage! Private and close to all nearby attractions!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Cottage! Private and close to all nearby attractions!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Cottage! Private and close to all nearby attractions! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from CMLC Florence Nature Preserve, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Chimney Rock State Park and Hickory Nut Gap Farm. Chimney Rock Village Riverwalk and Chimney Rock Gemstone Mine are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Cozy Cottage! Private and close to all nearby attractions! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place
This cabin was perfect. The location, the waterfalls, and the hiking trails were amazing. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

JRB

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Spot
Extremely relaxing getaway in the hills. Clean house and property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike B., Mount Pleasant, SC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy river cottage
Fantastic little cottage on a gorgeous private and quiet property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
Absolutely loved this cabin and all its surrounding natural beauty!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect couples getaway
Everything was perfect. Close to Asheville proper but completely remote feeling. Property is beautiful with ample trails nearby. Would definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Most beautiful place
This may be the most peaceful and gorgeous place I have ever stayed. So quiet and endless things to see. . Could explore for days.... Will be visiting again..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Son and Father vacation
The cottage was exactly as advertised. Very clean and very peaceful. I would recommend this getaway to anyone.We will be back lots to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelli M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and quite cozy with a great location
Definitely the cutest and cleanest cottage i have been to. Love the location and the peace it brought us. The grounds were great and the communication with the host was amazing. We will be back for sure. Hoping for the spring.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin B., Hamptonville, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
We had a great 26th Anniversary getaway. We hiked the trails, enjoyed the waterfalls and the serenity of this place. It is rhe perfect distance from Hendersonville, Asheville and Lake Lure. We will be back!! Owner was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
Perfect place to unplug and have some adventures. I stayed here with my 3 daughters (ages 3, 5, and 10), and the futon worked great as a second bed once folded out. The access to immediate (and breathtaking) hiking trails and waterfalls was our favorite part.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mo P., Clayton, NC USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!!
The cabin and the scenery are perfect. I just wish we had more time :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

mikki h.

Beautiful, peaceful retreat
The cabin was very clean. The setting is beautiful with very nice trails. We'd love to see it in the fall! Close to Chimney Rock & Lake Lure.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Louis B.

Laughing waters cabin
I thought the cabin was awesome. The location was perfect. We had a great time. Thank you.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Erik H.

A very peaceful cabin! We needed some peace and tranquility and received just that with this cabin.
A wonderful place to collect your thoughts and refuel your mind and body. We would definately return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Bri D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tucked-away Creekside Moment
beautiful property convenient to Asheville and surrounding outdoor recreation. The ambiance of the space with babbling creek was really nice to fall asleep to, or have morning coffee next to. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Taylor W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint and Serene!
I wanted nothing more than to spend my birthday weekend in nature, but still close to Asheville to explore there as well. This cottage exceeded all expectations! Julia was quick in responses and thorough in her check-in/check-out instructions. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristene G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, private stream & waterfall, comfy cottage.
Cottage had everything we needed, especially the full sized washer and dryer was super handy. Would have liked some newer "green pans" for cooking. Everything else was environmentally perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Louis B.

a cozy cabin in a great location
We really enjoyed our stay at the cabin, it was cozy right on the water and had great hiking paths. There were plenty of stores all within a 20 minute reach and the Biltmore was about 30 minutes away. Thank you so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2015

10/10 Excellent

Nusiba B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin weekend getaway
The cabin was in great condition and clean. The directions were clear and made it easy to find it and get around the property. While inside you hear the waterfall and its very serene. It is about 30 mins from Ascheville but its close ro Chimney Rock if you want to visit the village or do the hike. Overall we had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Betty S.

Wonderful Retreat
The property was as listed. A wonderful retreat from the summer heat of the city. The location was perfect and allowed us to spend time in the quiet of the woods but close enough to run to town for some fun. The cabin was just the right size for two people and tucked away in a private location on the property. I would definately go again!

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Cabin feels deep in the woods with a river running about 20yrds down a hill from the cabin. The entire property has one thing after another to explore, from amazing trails, waterfalls, orchids and ponds. The cabin had everything we needed. Wifi was excellent. Check in and out was stress free. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rose s., Hartsville

what a little slice of heaven!
cabin and grounds were simply beautiful! Everything was clean and away from all the noise of the road. The trails are great and views are breathe taking! We really hated to leave and can't wait to come back! Having no TV in the cabins are a blessing! Thank you for sharing your awesome place in the Forest!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Rocky S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
secluded stream side hide out
Was just what we were looking for. Because of the way it is situated in the trees next to the creek you wouldn't know anything else was around. Very private . We plan to return and experience it in the fall.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

Relaxing, serene
Spent 5 days at the cabin. The surroundings are beautiful, the gentle song of the stream and breeze of the trees are so enjoyable when sitting in the deck. The cabin is clean and there was plenty of room for the both of us. The location was great, between Asheville and Chimney Rock. Plenty of trails right out of the cabin. Highly recommend Laughing Waters.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie O.

Magical
I have stayed at the Lodge on a retreat and that was an absolute soulful trip...so when I saw the 1bedroom/1bath cottage, I knew I would love to bring my husband back someday. We did and it was amazing. We went on a 4 hour hike on the grounds...to the waterfall and then to Wild Cat Rock. It was wonderful. This place is a little slice of peace...so thankful to have enjoyed it!