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Cozy Stone Cottage at Lake James and Linville Gorge. Pet friendly!

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Cozy Stone Cottage at Lake James and Linville Gorge. Pet friendly!

Our stone cottage, located at the foot of the Linville Gorge was built in another era. We've lovingly updated it creating a comfortable modern home keeping all its charm! Walk out the door to hike some of the most scenic well connected trails in NC. Pickle ball close-by. Come home to a fully stocked kitchen to cook great meals. Enjoy a cozy fireplace. Significant discount for monthly stays. $20 add’l cleaning fee for stays >7 days. Pets welcome. 1 pet is $60 and 2 pay $100 to stay.

The space
Our home was constructed in the late 1940s as a one room stone cottage. Rooms were added on over time. In 2008 we purchased it and did a major renovation, opening it up to family, friends and guests. The inside is mostly stone and wood, a grounding and comforting retreat from a restless world. Two wonderful beds with great mattresses (a queen and a double). We have a cot with a foam mattress for your 5th guest.

The cottage is rustic but comfortable with welcoming wood floors, blackout curtains for a good night's sleep and a new heating/cooling system installed in 2022. Because our interior walls are stone, you may see an occasional bug but regular extermination keeps this to a minimum. Door openings into bedrooms are a bit low - so if you are 6' tall, you will need to duck your head. Many people love this space, but if you are looking for a hotel feel, it is probably best to look for a hotel!

We are so happy to have speedy reliable internet provided by the Starlink satellite system. So, yes, you can work from the cottage!

Guest access
Check out time is 11 am. Check in time is 4 pm.

You will have access to the whole cottage, but for one owners closet.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Under previous request
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Nebo

Located in Nebo, this cottage is on a lake. Silver Fork Winery and Steele Creek Park and Campground are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit The Outpost and Bouncin' Kids. Martha's Park and COMMA Performing Arts Center are also worth visiting.
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Nebo, NC

What's nearby

  • Linville River - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake James State Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lake James - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Pisgah National Forest - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Grandfather Mountain State Park - 60 min drive - 71.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bones Jones Burgers And Butchery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fonta Flora Brewery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Elliott's Diner - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Blueberry Bistro at Perry's Berry's Vineyard & Winery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Slices Bistro - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Stone Cottage at Lake James and Linville Gorge. Pet friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Stone Cottage at Lake James and Linville Gorge. Pet friendly!?

As of 5 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Stone Cottage at Lake James and Linville Gorge. Pet friendly! on 12 Oct, 2024 start from S$122, 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 at Cozy Stone Cottage at Lake James and Linville Gorge. Pet friendly!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Stone Cottage at Lake James and Linville Gorge. Pet friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Stone Cottage at Lake James and Linville Gorge. Pet friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Stone Cottage at Lake James and Linville Gorge. Pet friendly! located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Linville River and Lake James State Park. Lake James and Pisgah National Forest are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend getaway

We really enjoyed this family friendly cottage. It was just the size and style we were looking for. Very quite area with a nice view of the river from the back deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2024
Thank you Kate for your kind words and leaving the cottage in such great shape. You all are welcome back anytime for a 'chill' weekend. Really happy you enjoyed it.
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10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cabin

The cabin was exactly as described. We enjoyed the quiet retreat and sitting outside listening to the river and birds. Furniture and beds were very comfy. It was perfect for us!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2024
Mary, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. I really hope you will return and visit the cottage and the Linville Gorge and Lake James again. It is waiting for you! Best wishes, Teri and Caroline
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10/10 Excellent

Doug

Truly a cottage feel, great common area with fireplace, river view from deck outside was awesome. Several areas to choose from to relax in and out of cottage. Walking distance to lake, river, and trails. Great experience, will be going back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nice summer getaway!

Other than the rain , we had a pleasant stay overall. Please put some oil on the hinges on the front door.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cabin

A nice "real" cabin. Stocked appropriately with everything and we really enjoyed our stay. One suggestion is to completely extinguish the pilot light on the heater in the large room in the summertime to keep that room cooler.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2024
Hi Jim, So glad you enjoyed your stay. You are welcome back anytime!
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8/10 Good

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cozy and Convenient Cottage

What is not to love about this adorable historic stone cottage! Cute and immaculate—probably the cleanest pet-friendly rental we’ve ever seen. This sweet cottage is situated in a small lake community who share a private lane. Neighbors on both sides were super-friendly and helpful. They even remembered our dog’s name and offered usage of their kayaks! Once inside, the cottage was quiet and comfortable. Its central location made day trips easy too. There is so much to do within a 50-mile radius of this community. Thank you for a great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2024
We enjoyed hosting you!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Cozy Stone Cottage Stay

Where to begin ~ We really enjoyed our time spent in this lovely cottage. The hosts were a pleasure to communicate with and we enjoyed meeting the caretaker. She is just lovely. The cottage was so sparkling clean. We had plenty of room to spread out, both indoors and outside. Loved the kitchen table with the chalkboard paint top, it encouraged many domino marathons and lots of silly doodling! The water pressure is great in the roomy shower. Beds and linens were lovely. There was a bevy of reading material, along with lots of games in house. I do have to mention just how quiet all the ceiling fans are, not a sound! Thank you for sharing your slice of paradise at Lake James! P.S. you have the best wifi password! …and yes every night!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept, 2024
You guys are so cute! So happy you enjoyed your stay so much. We would love to have you back anytime!
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4/10 Poor

Sarah F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location but not very clean

Location is great but didn't expect the cabin to be so run down and unclean. If you have asthma or allergies please be warned that this property has a mold/mildew problem. I get that the cabin is old but it is definitely not maintained. I personally had to clean layers of dust off the ceiling fan in the kitchen, scrub the shower curtain liner and the tea kettle had layers of brown gunk built up at the bottom and was unusable. The bottom of the oven was also dirty and looked like it has never been cleaned. Both sofas suck you in like a sand trap and all cushions worn out to the point where you can feel the springs of the sofa while you sit. Outside patio umbrella was broken and wouldn't open, kitchen sink faucet was broken and sprayed out water and leaked at the base. Bathroom drawers we unusable as they were filled with little various bottles of expired personal care items that I am assuming were left behind by previous guests including a used razor with someone's hair still in it. Front door needs to replaced in general and had to position it just right for the deadbolt to actually work. Overall very disappointed but glad we could at least enjoy what the location offered.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct, 2024
Sarah, Thank you for your feedback. I wish you had reached out during your stay so we could have had our cleaner go back and address some of these issues. You should never have to clean anything yourself! We will definitely pay more attention to these things in the future. As you noted, it is an older cabin and sometimes the front door squeaks. I am sorry you did not like the couches. Many people loved them and ask where we got them. Unfortunately, they were both destroyed in the recent hurricane. Thank you again for your feedback.

About the host

Hosted by Caroline Butler

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We live in Durham, NC and love visiting and sharing our home at the foot of the Linville Gorge. It is my happy place where I feel so relaxed, grounded and truly at home. We hope you will feel the same. Caroline is our wonderful local host who can help you during your stay. Welcome!

Why they chose this property

We love being near one of the cleanest lakes in North Carolina, true joy to swim and kayak in the summer. At the same time we are in the midst of some of the best most scenic well connected hiking trails in the state - accessible by foot from the cottage! We have wonderful welcoming neighbors. Plus we are only 30 minutes from Morganton with great grocery stores, pubs, restaurants and artist studios. Just a wonderful location.

What makes this property unique

Our property stands out because it is made of stone from the Linville River and pine from local forests. Stepping into the cottage, you feel enveloped in nature. Yes modern heating and cooling, high speed internet and fantastic beds make it comfortable for guests to have a home base to enjoy the great outdoors.

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