Cozy Retreat Nestled in the Mountains-Whispering Creek Cottage

Wife and I spent a nice winter weekend over new years and loved the place. It was convenient to Linville Gorge where we did some hiking and located centrally so that we were able to do some driving and see NC Mountain in the Winter. What a treat. Cottage was well stocked with necessary items(garbage bags, TP and linens). Very cozy and the lack of wifi was no big deal, just added to the relaxation.

We very much enjoyed our stay. The cottage has everything you need. There is a very well equipped kitchen and bathroom. Everything was very clean and welcoming as we arrived. It's a romantic spot in the mountain with a little creek next to it, ideal for older children to go on an adventure. We very much enjoyed sitting on the porch and watching the Hummingbirds.

We definitely recommend this cottage and would book it again.

Thank you,

Sandy and family.

This cottage is decorated in a very sweet and homey way. The owner has clearly taken a lot of care with details and captured its era while simultaneously embracing many modern comforts. Overall, I would recommend it. However, there are a few points of reality to emphasize: The drive to Little Switzerland'd downtown takes 10 minutes but is VERY windy - beware to those with motion sensitivities. Motorcyclists love the road this property is located on. If you are envisioning a daytime nap during a warm weather weekend visit when many cyclists are enjoying the nearby Parkway, please be advised that you will often hear significant passing engine noises. If your fellow guests want bathroom privacy, you won't really get any - the bathroom is adjacent to the living room and barely separated from it. Personally, I found the master bedroom mattress incredibly uncomfortable due to its squishy softness. It appears to have an added foam "egg crate" layer that you could remove I suppose. In case you didn't notice, there is no dishwasher. The fireplace in the living room is only used in non-summer months and the ones in the bedrooms are purely decorative, not functional. Also, one past review mentioned a Jacuzzi - that should be disregarded as it is a jetted tub in the bathroom but the jetted bath function appears to have been disabled. Again, we really liked the home but felt it important to include these comments to future guests as reference for setting accurate expectations. These are things we would have preferred to know ourselves in advance.

We had a wonderful stay at the Whispering Creek cottage. The location was perfect: isolated enough to relax, but not too far from anything we might need. Close to many great waterfall hikes! We loved the decor of the house and spent most of our time watching the hummingbirds on the expansive front porch. We were also surprised by how well stocked the house and kitchen were -- we had already stopped for groceries but there were lots of staples available.

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!