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Creek Life Cottage is a place where you can relax and unwind on the creek.
Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4520 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Hot Springs, NC
- Place, Hot Springs Library12 min drive
- Place, French Broad River12 min drive
- Place, Hot Springs Resort And Spa13 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Common area 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
About this property
Creek Life Cottage is a place where you can relax and unwind on the creek.
Welcome to Creek Life Cottage, This cottage is located right on Spring Creek. The cottage is quipped with a relaxing outdoor area, which includes a grill and outdoor seating. This is a great cottage for anyone looking to break. Creek Life Cottages is located far enough from city life to make a difference, but close enough for you to experience all the mountains have to offer. The closest town (less than 10 miles) to our cottage is Hot Springs, which is a quaint mountain town. People travel here from all over the U.S. and even folks nearby in Asheville, and across the state line in Tennessee often enjoy a weekend getaway here. The cottage has a fully equipped kitchen with all utensils, cookware fridge, and oven . Bedroom with Queen bed, pull out sofa, and full bathroom. Verizon and US Cellular cell service works really well at the house Camp fire near the creek Gas grill on the back porch. Trout fishing located on property just bring your fishing pool. Local activities, Hot Springs, NC (10 miles) Hot Springs resorts and spa famous for natural mineral baths or Enjoy White water rafting on the French Broad River. Hike the nearby Appalachian trail or visit Pisgah National Forest. Asheville (35 miles) popular attractions include the Biltmore Estate, River Arts District, and a variety of Art galleries, shopping, dining and Breweries. Max Patch Hiking Trail - 14 miles - Biltmore Estate and Biltmore Village - 37 miles- Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 32 miles- Wolf Ridge Ski Resort - 51 miles- Maggie Valley Cataloochee Ski Area - 40 miles- Pigeon Forge, TN - 65 miles- Motorcycle rides including “The Rattler” (cottage is located on this ride) Restaurants: Dave's 209 - 6 min drive, Trust General Store and Café' - 8 min drive, Smoky Mountain Diner - 15 min drive , pring Creek Tavern & Inn - 16 min drive PETS: Creek Life Cottage is pet-friendly! If your pet is not house friendly (chewing, scratching, general chaos and destruction...) we ask that you kindly leave them elsewhere.. Dogs may be left at the cabin while you are out IF they will NOT bark or be destructive. There is a fenced yard for them to run and play. There is a pet fee of $50.00 per stay. Please make sure you add it to your reservation, if its not added at the time of reservation, there will be an extra charge added of $100.00. TELEVISION:There is a TV in the common area. We pride ourselves on our VERY CLEAN cabin. All linens (towels, washcloths, sheets, dish cloths) are provided. AIR CONDITIONING and Heating Yes, we have a split system to keep you cool on hot summer days and toasty on the cold winter days. Other things to note: You’ll find locally owned restaurants, Hillbilly market, Sara Jo’s Station,
Gentry hardware store, shops, taverns/craft beer brewery, but only one gas station, and only one franchise store/Dollar General in Hot Springs. Head to Trust General Store as well. Visit the town of Marshall for its brewery, Mad Co Brewery, the quaint shops, especially “Flow”, Zuma Coffee Shop, Sweet Monkey for lunch or dinner , Ingles or health food store for groceries.
The area offers rafting, hiking trails, horseback riding, Hot Springs Spa, and local community events. Visit Asheville River Arts District or take a sightseeing tour of Asheville (1 hour drive) that starts at the Asheville Welcome Center or visit the nationally famous Biltmore House. Drive the Blue Ridge Parkway and visit the Folk Art Center along the way. Drive up Mt. Mitchell on a clear day!
Gentry hardware store, shops, taverns/craft beer brewery, but only one gas station, and only one franchise store/Dollar General in Hot Springs. Head to Trust General Store as well. Visit the town of Marshall for its brewery, Mad Co Brewery, the quaint shops, especially “Flow”, Zuma Coffee Shop, Sweet Monkey for lunch or dinner , Ingles or health food store for groceries.
The area offers rafting, hiking trails, horseback riding, Hot Springs Spa, and local community events. Visit Asheville River Arts District or take a sightseeing tour of Asheville (1 hour drive) that starts at the Asheville Welcome Center or visit the nationally famous Biltmore House. Drive the Blue Ridge Parkway and visit the Folk Art Center along the way. Drive up Mt. Mitchell on a clear day!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 20 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$50.00 pet fee required at time of booking.
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 35
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
About the neighborhood
Hot Springs
Located in Hot Springs, this cottage is on the waterfront. Hot Springs Resort And Spa and Max Patch are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pisgah National Forest and Whiteoak Spring. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.

Hot Springs, NC
What's nearby
- Hot Springs Library - 12 min drive - 18.0 km
- Madison County Public Library - 12 min drive - 18.0 km
- French Broad River - 12 min drive - 18.3 km
- Hot Springs Resort And Spa - 13 min drive - 18.6 km
- Addison Farms Vineyard - 20 min drive - 32.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Smoky Mountain Diner - 13 min drive
- Night Cap At 148 - 12 min drive
- Coffee Bean - 12 min drive
- Spring Creek Cafe - 6 min drive
- Grits - 4 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
9.0/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Nov 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Adam
Jul 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Adam
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth M.
Jul 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy




Elizabeth M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Ella M
Aug 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Ella M
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stanton B.
Mar 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin in Hot Springs
Stanton B.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robert L.
Sep 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Father son getaway
Robert L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
BARBARA M., Belmont, NC
Feb 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
BARBARA M.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Wendell
Sep 19, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wendell
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Glenn F.
Oct 22, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Spot
Glenn F.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Nov 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin by the river
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Casey A.
Feb 22, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
1 night stay
Casey A.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
8/10 Good
Elizabeth L.
Aug 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little shed
Elizabeth L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jul 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for a quiet get away!
Verified traveler
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Teresa S.
Jun 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Vacation Rental on the Creek
Teresa S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Trish W.
Aug 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Creek Life Cottage.
Trish W.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Chris T.
May 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Soothing sound of falling water
Chris T.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rea C.
Apr 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Creek!
Rea C.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nancy M.
May 30, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
frequent visitors
Nancy M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Marie M., Georgia
Jun 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
off the beaten path
Marie M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
6/10 Okay
Jacob C.
Feb 26, 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
Jacob C.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
8/10 Good
Rebecca R.
Mar 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Worked great for what we needed
Rebecca R.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Katie N.
Oct 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Katie N.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Judi N.
Dec 7, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Wonderful Discovery
Judi N.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Nov 30, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just Perfect.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Julie O.
Oct 25, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Cabin
Julie O.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
About the host
Hosted by Sonya Tarlton
We are travelers just like you. We motorcycle ride, RV and just like adventure.
Why they chose this property
We are excited to have this property. My husband and I love the mountains and love motorcycle riding. We have always wanted property in the mountains with a creek. Our dream has come true!
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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