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Trailhead Cottage - Half mile to PNF, dog friendly!

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A modern kitchen with a bar area, two bar stools, a dining table, and a large window.
A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a wooden countertop, and a window with blinds.
A modern living room with a brown leather sofa, a round wooden coffee table, and a checkered ottoman.
Two grey armchairs with woven bases, a small table, and a potted plant in a covered porch area with wooden walls and a white door.
A modern house with a black door, white brick walls, and a garage door.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Pisgah National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washer
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Brevard, NC
  • Place, Davidson River
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Brevard College
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Biltmore Estate
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Studio

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

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About the neighborhood

Brevard

Brevard is home to this apartment. Crystal Mountain Gem Mine and Transylvania Heritage Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sideways Farm & Brewery and Etowah Valley Golf Club. Elijah Mountain Gem Mine and Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute are also worth visiting.
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Brevard, NC

What's nearby

  • Davidson River - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Brevard College - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance - 40 min drive - 55.8 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 41 min drive - 55.1 km
  • The Orange Peel - 41 min drive - 58.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pescado's Burritos - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pisgah Social - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cook Out - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Trailhead Cottage - Half mile to PNF, dog friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Trailhead Cottage - Half mile to PNF, dog friendly! ?

As of Nov 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Trailhead Cottage - Half mile to PNF, dog friendly! on Jan 11, 2027 start from $146, 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 Trailhead Cottage - Half mile to PNF, dog friendly! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Trailhead Cottage - Half mile to PNF, dog friendly! ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Trailhead Cottage - Half mile to PNF, dog friendly! located?

Situated in Brevard, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Pisgah National Forest and Davidson River. French Broad River and Brevard College are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very efficient layout of the place, quiet AND very central location, nice shower pressure.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 28, 2026
Thank you, Sandra, for the review and for choosing our place for your Brevard stay. Would love to host you again anytime you come to the area!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a clean and cozy cottage close to every thing we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 30, 2026
Thanks for the great review Kristy, and for being a great guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I recommend this little cottage! It is immaculate and close to Brevard, shopping, trails and natural attractions. Heidi was very responsive to all my questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 16, 2026
Thank you for your kind words and recommendation, Kathy! I’m so glad you enjoyed the cottage and its location for exploring Brevard and the trails. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, convenient to everything, super nice, clean as can be, great host and quiet place. 10/10 recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 22, 2026
Thank you, Brooks, for staying at the Trailhead Cottage! Thanks for the great review and for being such a great guest. I welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place, will surely return. Heidi is a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 13, 2026
Thank-you Clay for choosing our place for your stay! Glad to hear you enjoyed it and would welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at this property. It’s beautiful, quiet, and close to all of our planned activities. Not the first time we have stayed there not will it be the last. Heidi is an excellent host and is a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 5, 2026
Thank you, Scott for this great review! much appreciated and look forward to hosting you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had an amazing stay at this comfortable and conveniently located cottage. It had everything we needed, was clean, and was a short drive from Main Street Brevard and some beautiful parks.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 15, 2026
Thanks for the 5-star review Diego! I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. I would love to host you again anytime you come to the area!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful stay at this cozy and conveniently located cottage. It had everything we needed for a nice weekend visit. It was clean, comfortable and very peaceful. It was a short drive to Brevard College to visit my son. Heidi has excellent communication and is a wonderful host. I hope to stay there again for future visits.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 31, 2026
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay and that it was conveniently located to visit your son. Thank you for choosing our place for your stay and taking the time to write the review. I would love to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place, perfect for a quick outdoor adventure trip. Clean, quiet, just as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 17, 2025
Thank you, Scott! Glad to hear you had a great experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautifully done space. The host(ess) paid such careful attention to details which makes for a clean, comfortable, well prepared place to spend time in this little town of Brevard. The only problem we had was we were so comfortable just staying in the house that we didn't want to leave to see all there is to see there. Plus, when I had problems with the digital key entry system she was very quick to answer and respond to the issue. They are gracious hosts and obvious dog-lovers as well. Our little Shiatsu Frodo enjoyed it as much as his mommy & daddy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 4, 2026
Thank-you Phillip for your kind words and wonderful review! I'm so happy to hear you had a comfortable stay and enjoyed your time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We travel to Brevard often to see our daughter at BC. We were very pleased with this cottage. Very clean, comfortable, quiet, and close to all there is to do. We will be staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 14, 2025
Thank you, Joel! I'm happy to hear you enjoyed your stay, and would love to welcome you back anytime you come to Brevard.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space! Location was perfect! Heidi was so kind and welcoming. It was clean and cozy and I felt safe and at home. Details made the place special, plants and pillows, soft blankets and laundry pods. Labels near the light switches so there was no guessing. Easy access in and out. Charming, quiet, tranquil. If I could rent it for a year I would!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 28, 2026
I'm so happy you had a wonderful stay at our place!! That's the experience I'm hoping our guests have is to feel welcomed and comfortable - like home away from home. Thank you for taking the time to write this 5-star review it is very much appreciated and I would love to host you again anytime you come back to the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend in Brevard

Great location. Close to DT
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean when I arrived. It was nice to be able to have my dog with me. The hosts were friendly and attentive. They even help led me with my bike. Their location is super convenient to the Ecusta trail, pisgah forest, and restaurants. No complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 8, 2026
Thanks for taking the time to leave a great review!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very nice & attentive to make sure I was comfortable. The studio was immaculate and very homey! Quiet, secluded, and cozy, and I've found my place to stay in Brevard from this point on! I highly recommend this place!Darin
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 23, 2025
Thank you Darin for taking the time to write a review and I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay! It would be my pleasure to host you again anytime you’re back in Brevard.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I absolutely love this place! My first time in Brevard and this was perfect for me and my little doggy. Close to everything amazing. I had so many adventures. I felt safe in this space and cozy. It was clean and pleasant and the perfect layout and size. I actually extended my stay because I did not want to leave. And I would have stay longer if someone had not rented it for a few nights. Hands down, my favorite rental I have ever stayed at. I will indeed be back again and again. Heidi is wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 13, 2026
Thank you so much for the great review, Carolyn!! I look forward to hosting you again anytime you're wanting to come to the area!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place

What a great stay! The location was perfect. Everything was clean when I arrived. I would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 18, 2024
Thank you for being such an awesome guest!! Would love to host you again anytime you're back in the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal location for access to Pisgah. Next to some local restaurants and shops. Close to downtown as well. Tucked off the main road in an isolated location that would be fine to leave bikes overnight or during the day. The rental was clean and well kept. Having laundry available was also a plus if we needed to wash some clothes. Would stay here again 100%.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 18, 2026
Thank you Doug for choosing our place for your Brevard stay and thank you for the 5-star review!! We welcome you back anytime you're planning a getaway to the Brevard area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time in 7 months staying at this nicely appointed Trailside cottage. We were able to park our truck for most of our stay and bike to the HUB; the trailhead of several trails in the Pisgah National forest and enjoy running and picnics along the beautiful and serene Davidson River. Close by are other restaurants, an ice cream stand, Sabora food truck (definitely check them out!) and a bakery, It is a perfect location, the hosts are fabulous and we already have reservations for September
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 27, 2026
Thank you Scott for being such wonderful guests! so excited for your return trip in September :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient to bike trials & Downtown

Cutest little cottage ! Came to Brevard for a long weekend of bike riding ! The location was perfect, about a 2 miles from PNF, Oskar Blues, and downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 21, 2025
Thanks for being such a great guest Amanda!! and thanks for your 5-star review! I'd love to host you again anytime you come back to Brevard.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was so perfect! My dog and i had been hiking the caolina mountaosn for a few days and we needed angood place to recover. It was clean, very close to shops, restaurants and much much more. Just great! I love it. We loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute and nicely placed cottage

My wife and I stayed at the cottage for our first anniversary. This was such a nice find. I wanted to find a place close to the entrance to the national forest since we love hiking the parkway. This cottage was so clean and updated, we loved coming back to it at the end of the day. Check in and out was easy and communication with Heidi was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 30, 2025
Thanks James for staying at our Trailhead Cottage and for taking the time to write this awesome 5-star review!! I didn't know it was your wedding anniversary celebration trip, wow what a fantastic getaway!! I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed your time and I'd love to welcome you both back anytime, we appreciate wonderful guests like you two.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wowza

From the time you book til you drive up it’s a peaceful place. The place was immaculate and inviting. As a professional cleaner, I couldn’t be more impressed with the way it’s taken care of. We loved the communication with the host and the privacy of the place. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 26, 2024
Thank you for the awesome review!! We would love to host you again anytime you're back visiting the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

The location was perfect. Close to both Pisgah and Dupont which was great for riding and hiking. Also close to the grocery store, gas station and a few eateries. The unit itself was clean, uncluttered and had all of the conveniences of home. They even provided a bike wash station when I asked if there was a place to clean bikes. Communication with the host was top notch. I would definitely stay here again and recommend to friends and family!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 26, 2024
Thanks Erin for this great review!! We enjoyed hosting you and would love to welcome you back anytime you're visiting the area.
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