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On Babbling Brook - Hot Tub - Grill - Fireplace - WiFi - Fenced - Pets OK
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41000 sq ft
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
2nd Bedroom
2 Twin Beds
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
On Babbling Brook - Hot Tub - Grill - Fireplace - WiFi - Fenced - Pets OK
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 3 total
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only
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 deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Penrose
Located in Penrose, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Crystal Mountain Gem Mine and Transylvania Heritage Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bracken Preserve and Caesars Head State Park. Elijah Mountain Gem Mine and Johnson Farm are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Penrose/Little River, NC
What's nearby
- French Broad River - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
- Davidson River - 9 min drive - 10.3 km
- Sideways Farm & Brewery - 9 min drive - 10.7 km
- Etowah Valley Golf Club - 11 min drive - 12.4 km
- Brevard College - 13 min drive - 13.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 13 min drive
- Arby's - 13 min drive
- Bojangles - 13 min drive
- Fuji Yama - 12 min drive
- Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
Feb 24, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alexis H.
Nov 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alexis H.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Miranda M.
Feb 18, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Miranda M.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
brandi d.
Oct 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
brandi d.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mary B.
Sep 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mary B.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Regina S.
Sep 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Regina S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Deborah B.
Sep 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Deborah B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Pamela S.
Apr 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming cottage
Pamela S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Diana T.
Sep 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Diana T.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kim S.
Mar 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
Kim S.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brian K.
Jun 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place
Brian K.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Hector S.
Jun 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
Hector S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael B.
Feb 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway
Michael B.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Justin K.
Jan 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Cabin!
Justin K.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Charlotte M.
May 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Charlotte M.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Debra W.
Dec 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We throughly enjoyed our stay & hope to come back soon.
Debra W.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Apr 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Babbling Brook Cottage was wonderful!
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Jill A.
Dec 9, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jill A.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Tina L.
Jun 7, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Tina L.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Scott W.
Sep 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Scott W.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dean L.
May 19, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!!
Dean L.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Julie S.
Oct 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay
Julie S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Beth C.
May 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home!
Beth C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Allison
Aug 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication



Allison
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Mar 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always awesome
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
About the host
Hosted by David Sams
We are David and Darla Sams. Originally from Texas, we came to Brevard on vacation and fell in love with the mountains.
Why they chose this property
We moved to this area in 2000 and just love it!
We are glad we can share it with others.
We are glad we can share it with others.
What makes this property unique
Our cottage is situated on a quiet street on an acre of woodland. There is a beautiful stream flowing behind the cottage and you can see a waterfall from the deck off the secluded Master bedroom deck.
Languages:
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