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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Shared communal pool
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
2 Twin Beds
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Sunset Cottage Blocks from Downtown
Sunrise Cottage is a welcoming mountain escape while remaining blocks from the heart of downtown Brevard. Tucked off the main street and behind the owner’s residence, this stand-alone home offers everything you would need with its two bedrooms, full bath, kitchen, living room, Washer/Dryer, and screened-in porch. Enjoy the property's lush gardens with flowers from April through October. There is a fountain patio with rocking chairs, Adirondack chairs, and sun umbrellas perfect for relaxing in the morning with your coffee or unwinding at the end of the day with your favorite beverage. There is also a fire pit with outdoor furniture for making s’mores.
For all ages, we have equipment to give you a great workout. There is a Ninja rig built by an American Ninja Warrior, a climbing wall, and, behind the fence, a fort with swings, a climbing dome, and a trampoline with a safety net and covered springs.
The screened porch’s seating allows you to kick your feet up and breathe in the fresh mountain air, or enjoy a meal or morning coffee at the cafe table, with the backdrop of flower gardens, songbirds, white squirrels, and rabbits.
The cottage has one bedroom with a queen-sized bed, while the other has a trundle with 2 twin beds. The dresser in the trundle room has a pull-out shelf perfect for working on your laptop. Both rooms have Echo Dots for music and alarm clocks. The kitchen provides filtered drinking water, a dishwasher, a full-sized refrigerator, and other amenities. A drip coffee maker, filters, and medium roast coffee are supplied. Some spices, olive oil, Pam, ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise are supplied. The home has high-speed wireless internet, Hulu TV for local channels and regular programming, Netflix, and Disney.
The shed is also where you can secure your bikes on the provided bike rack, and a hose along the driveway lets you easily clean mud off your bikes after tackling the numerous mountain biking trails. A bike pump is located on the back porch of the main house.
This entire residence will be yours to enjoy, and the shared gardens are available for your use as well. The owner lives in the main house on the property and is available to help you whenever needed. Sunrise Cottage is the perfect spot to start and end your day’s adventures while in Brevard.
Location: Sunrise Cottage is several blocks from Brevard’s downtown area with its great casual and fine dining restaurants, coffee shops, stores, bars, breweries, Saturday’s Farmers Market, entertainment, and music venues. It is one block from Silvermont’s playground, tennis and basketball courts, and a wooded trail. Another two blocks away is Franklin Park, which includes the community pool, an extensive playground, and a great pavilion for picnics or gatherings. All of these destinations are accessible by sidewalk straight from Sunrise Cottage.
Area state & national parks: • Pisgah National Forest (10 min. away) Hike, camp, fish, river tubing, swim, picnic, mountain bike, rock climb, horseback ride, visit waterfalls, Sliding Rock, NC Fish Hatchery and Educational Center, and Blue Ridge Parkway. At the entrance to Pisgah Forest, there are multiple outfitters offering guided tours and equipment of all sorts for rental or purchase.
• DuPont State Forest (20 min. away) Explore Triple Falls, Hooker Falls, High Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls. Trails are accessible to bikers, hikers, and horseback riders with varying degrees of difficulty. You can also take a Hunger Games Tour, as it was filmed in DuPont.
• Gorges State Park (30 min. away) Spectacular waterfalls include Whitewater Falls (the highest waterfall east of the Rockies, falling 811 ft.!), Turtleback Falls, and Rainbow Falls. The host can also direct you to great hiking and waterfalls in the Lake Toxaway area and Panthertown Valley.
• Bracken Preserve (5 min. away) 395-acre property owned by the City of Brevard with great hiking and mountain biking
Other Local Attractions: Brevard Music Center The Porter Center at Brevard College Brevard Music Festival The White Squirrel Festival 4th of July Festival Art is In the Air Festival Halloweenfest Mountain Song Music Festival Tuesday Night Block Party HeART of the Season Assault on the Carolinas bicycle race
Asheville and Greenville, SC, are 45 minutes away. Hendersonville is 30 minutes away.
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The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Before checkout, please place all used towels and sheets on the floor. Please run the dirty dishes in the dishwasher, and
empty the trash/recycles.
Important information
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Property # 2661941
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
About the neighborhood
Brevard
Located in Brevard, this cottage is in the city center and in the mountains. Sideways Farm & Brewery and Etowah Valley Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Crystal Mountain Gem Mine and Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.
Transylvania Heritage Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Biltmore Estate - 50 min drive - 64.5 km
Getting around
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Cardinal Drive-In - 17 min walk
Jet's Pizza - 2 min drive
Blue Smoke BBQ - 19 min walk
The Bohemian - 18 min walk
Brevard Diner - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Sunset Cottage Blocks from Downtown pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Sunset Cottage Blocks from Downtown?
As of May 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunset Cottage Blocks from Downtown on May 31, 2026 start from $158, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Sunset Cottage Blocks from Downtown?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Sunset Cottage Blocks from Downtown?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Sunset Cottage Blocks from Downtown located?
This family-friendly Brevard cottage is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Silvermont Mansion and Park and French Broad River. Crystal Mountain Gem Mine and Brevard College are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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This was our second stay at Sunrise Cottage and it was fantastic. Easy stroll to downtown and Brevard College’s campus and Carol is a thoughtful and gracious host.
My daughter and I enjoyed staying at Sunset Cottage. The highlights for us were the screened porch, the location, and the beautiful gardens. It was an easy walk into town which made our visit to Brevard even more enjoyable. I would definitely stay here again.
Great place to stay in Brevard! Clean with a great kitchen, comfortable bed, and great shower. The screened in porch is great for relaxing in the afternoon. Filtered water was a bonus! Carol was a great host, and we would absolutely stay here again!
R P.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 22, 2025
Thank you for your review. I look forward to welcoming you back!
We loved our stay at Sunrise Cottage. Carol was a warm and inviting host and was very responsive to our questions. We also appreciate her flexibility with our hectic schedule! Within easy walking distance to town, and we even saw a white squirrel on the lawn!
Matthew and Aimee H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 19, 2025
I enjoyed having you. If your son ends up going to Brevard College, I hope I’ll see you frequently. Thank you very much for staying at Sunrise Cottage.
Carol
It is a small property, but a large back yard away from the owners home. Everything was excellently equipped, 3 blocks from downtown. My favorite was relaxing on the screen porch after spending the day out in the forests. Loved the white squirrels romping in the back yard.
The Sunrise Cottage was perfect for my husband, me, and our teenage daughter. It is in a great location and has everything we needed. Carol is a great host and a has a fantastic green thumb. Her gardens are lovely!
Great house, great location- we could get to where we wanted to hike within 20-30 mins. Perfect size place and great screened in porch!
Lisa S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 7, 2025
Thank you for your review. I enjoyed having the two of you and appreciate you keeping the house in such good condition.
I can’t believe you two did Sliding Rock in the first week of April. It must have been FREEZING!!!!
Close by downtown Brevard but still in a private setting. Carol is a great host
Great location and a perfect size cottage. Had a five star experience.
Don E.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 19, 2022
Thank you for your review. I hope to host you again in the future. I am getting the bike washing station fixed up for all the bike riders that love our roads and trails.
Property was the perfect size for our family and centrally located as a jumping off point for our hikes in Pisgah and jaunts into Brevard. Carol was so thoughtful and welcoming.
Charles A.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
About the host
Hosted by Carol Watkins
Languages:
English, Spanish
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests