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Cozy Retreat Nestled in the Mountains-Whispering Creek Cottage
| Sleeps | 4 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Space | 1,200 sq. ft. |
| Property type | cottage |
| Minimum Stay | 2 nights |
Overview
Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, (Sleeps 4)
Looking for a beautiful retreat nestled in the mountains or a family vacation getaway - you've found it!
Whispering Creek Cottage located in historic Little Switzerland is just off the Blue Ridge Parkway with easy access to Asheville & Blowing Rock. A gently winding mountain road will guide your ascent to peace and tranquility as you approach this adorable 1915 cottage.
Whispering Creek Cottage is owned by two artists, who have added their own decorative flair to each room. This cozy two bedroom, one bath cottage has a large full kitchen/dining area, nice sized living room and sleeps four adults comfortably. You will love the heart-of-pine floors, the sound of rain on the tin roof, fireplaces in each bedroom, large front porch and original artwork throughout.
Whether sitting on the front porch or napping in the hammock you will be lulled by the babbling creek, which runs along side the cottage. The kids will have a grand time playing in the creek and with any luck will see a salamander or a crawfish hiding beneath the rocks. Summer nights bring promises of starlit skies, catching fire flies and roasting marshmallows in our outdoor fire pit.
The small towns of Marion at the bottom of the mountain and Spruce Pines on the other side of the Blue Ridge Parkway offer plenty of choices for grocery shopping or grabbing a bite to eat.
So whether spending your days relaxing at the cottage or enjoying a day of adventure in nature ... your stay at Whispering Creek Cottage will be one that you will long remember.
Please note: INTERNET & Cell Service: We are unable to get Cell reception or Internet at the cottage. (Believe me we tried) You can get WIFI at the MacDonald’s in Marion, the Marion Library (90 W Court St. Marion, NC 28752) or at the “Crooked Door” coffee shop Main street in Marion. A break from technology is the best part of a vacation :) We do have a landline at the cottage & Satellite TV.
“There is no WIFI in the forest, but I promise... you will find a better connection.” – Blue Ridge Tourism
Keywords: Family vacation getaway, peaceful retreat, cottage, bungalow, mountain vacation home, Mountain cabin,
About The Owner
My husband and I purchase our cottage in 2006. We have put in a lot of work to renovate this 1915 cottage to make it comfortable for life in the 21st century while still keeping its early 20th century charm. It is a perfect place to get away from your everyday life. We love it so much that we want to share it with others. We hope you consider staying at our lovely cottage.
The Owner purchased this cottage in 2006
Why The Owner chose Lake James
I have enjoyed this area of the country for years. My husband and I are both artists and we love the fact that there are so many artist living and working in the area. We also enjoy camping, hiking and fishing and this area is great for those pursuits.
What makes this cottage unique
I find that when we stay at the cottage we can fully relax. The fresh mountain air and the beautiful starlit nights amaze us each time we come here,
Guestbook comments from the owner
We adored our 2nd stay at Whispering Creek. It gave us the much needed chance to reconnect with each other, with our children, and with nature without the distraction of modern interruption. It is truly a magical cottage that lets you forget about the not so great parts of modern life. The anxiety, stress, and ties to insignificant goals disappear allowing for the truly important connections to take over making an unforgettable family vacation that we will never forget. Our boys had a blast here, from lounging in the hammock, to throwing rocks in the creek, and roasting marshmallows in the fire pit. Thank you for sharing this enchanting place with us and allowing us to build these precious memories here with our boys!
Amenities
Marion Cottage Accommodation and Amenities
- cottage
- Guests provide their own meals
- 1200 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 4
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
- children welcome
- pets not allowed
- smoking allowed ...
- Away From It All
- Romantic
- Air Conditioning
- Clothes Dryer
- Gas Fireplace
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Parking Off Street
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Telephone ...
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Dining Area
- seating for 4 people
- 1 Bathroom
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Bathroom 1 -
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4
- Queen size Beds (1), Twin or Single Beds (1)
- Books
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Games
- Music Library
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo
- Video Library
- Deck / Patio ...
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill
- churches
- library
- museums
- playground
- recreation center
- restaurants
- antiquing
- bird watching
- boating
- horseback riding
- paddle boating
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- medical services
- cycling
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- hiking
- hunting
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- mountaineering
- rafting
- rock climbing
- sailing
- swimming
- water tubing
Reviews
Exceptional!
5/5 -
(11 traveler reviews)
Home away from home feeling with a tranquility you will never forget! Paradise !
My girlfriend and I enjoyed our getaway to your Paradise! Your artistic flair shows in every room! Such an inspiration for us as we visited to do some bead weaving. So tranquil! The birds were singing, the relaxing sound of the creek was perfect for creating! Our souls are forever filled with the whispers of Whispering Creek. Highly recommend this Getaway Cottage!
Perfect peaceful comfortable location!
We loved our stay during the peak of fall colors! Your home is so comfortable and perfectly located to hop right on the parkway! We enjoyed our morning coffee on the front porch, hiked all day and relaxed with a glass of wine on the porch in the evenings before sleeping soundly to the sound of the creek. Loved it!
A Slice of Heaven on the side of a mountain!
This cottage ranks as my all-time favorite get-away. Never felt so at home in a rental. I'm an antique lover, and the cottage was decorated to perfection. In addition to ultra fine decorating, the cottage was relaxing and unpretentious. This place is exceptional.
Hidden Gem
My husband and I had a wonderful time at Whispering Creek Cottage. We hope to come back and bring our son with us to enjoy the cottage and all the lovely things to do along the Blue Ridge Parkway. We spent our days out hiking and came home in the evenings to the lovely, quiet cottage. The cottage was very well stocked with basic necessities. We loved the artwork and decor in the cottage. There are many interesting things to look at and we discovered something new every day. We truly enjoyed ourselves at the property and would highly recommend it to others!
Wonderful and relaxing experience
We enjoyed the porch and the hammock; I think everyone took a nap in it at one point. The kids were freaking out at first because there wasn't any cell phone service, but they accepted it quickly. We had some of our family from Spruce Pine over for dinner and they all fell in love with the cottage. This is our #1 place to stay when we visit again. Next time, I am hoping to have one day to just relax at the cottage... no running, just rocking on the porch and listening to the creek whispering.
Cheri, Taneytown, MD, June 2013
Enchanted Cottage
Spent 4 lovely nights in this artist's cottage and we cannot wait to return. So clean and comfortable and just off the Blue Ridge Parkway. We loved sitting on the porch in the morning drinking our coffee and listening to the babbling creek. It was so peaceful and quiet and had everything needed. It was like staying at your granny's house except with satellite TV. We highly recommend Whispering Creek Cottage and hope to get back there someday.
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Rates & Availability
Marion Cottage Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- USD
| Rate Period | Nightly | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly * | Event | ||||
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Spring/Summer
May 1 2017 -
Sep 30 2017
2 night minimum stay
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$100
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From
$125
Fri,Sat
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$700
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$1,800
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FALL Season
Oct 1 2017 -
Nov 30 2017
2 night minimum stay
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$125
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From
$135
Fri,Sat
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$750
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $80 |
| Refundable damage deposit | $150 |
| Tax Rate | 11.75% |
See vacation Rental Agreement
* Approximate monthly rate. Actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
- Available
- Unavailable
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