Magical Mountain Cottage

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A stone staircase leading to a wooden deck with a railing, surrounded by lush greenery and various plants.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, and a sink.
A covered outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a glass table.
A dining area with a table set for four, wooden chairs, a chandelier, and a door leading outside.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, a patterned armchair, and a lamp.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • On-site fitness center
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Otto, NC
  • Place, Nantahala National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Western Carolina University
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Otto

Located in Otto, this cottage is in a rural area. 12 Spies Vineyards and Farm and Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tessentee Bottomland Preserve and Black Rock Mountain State Park. Andy's Trout Farm and Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Otto, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Black Rock Mountain State Park - 17 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Lake Burton - 34 min drive - 36.9 km
  • Western Carolina University - 48 min drive - 66.3 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 57 min drive - 75.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Siam Thai Cuisine - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Dillard House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Blue Hound Barbecue - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cupboard Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Julep Kitchen - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Magical Mountain Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 999 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Magical Mountain Cottage?

As of Nov 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Magical Mountain Cottage on Jan 11, 2027 start from $217, 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 Magical Mountain Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Magical Mountain Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Magical Mountain Cottage located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Chattahoochee National Forest. Cedar Cliff Mountain and Tessentee Bottomland Preserve are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 48 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the setting,very nice accommodations and the host was great
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 31, 2026
Thank you Dave We loved having you stay - good couple. Best Regards
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent a wonderful week in this comfortable and roomy home. Definitely recommend it to all.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ruth was helpful and easy to communicate with. The yards are lovely and we enjoyed eating on the patio.The beds and couches are comfortable. Nice location between Dillard and Franklin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Ron was friendly. The porches were wonderful. Quiet, cool, peaceful. The drive, garage and entry were as described. The floor plan layout of the house was quirky. You had to walk thru a bedroom to get to another sleep area and bath. So no friends from Georgia could stay overnight because of lack of privacy. We were disappointed we couldn't use the fireplace they said didn't work and that the wi-fi was not security protected. But we made the vacation happy. I would suggest putting out new kitchen sponges and bath soap rather than having used ones. a deep clean is needed to remove cobwebs. We did kill a roach. The negatives were the smell of cat urine, but we bought air deodorizers and left the windows open during the day and rolled up the stained rug, and the smoke detectors had been removed.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We enjoyed our stay so much we extended it!! Beautiful property and kind owners! =)

Highly recommend staying here, it’s a treat!
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 29, 2022
I'm glad you enjoyed your stay, you're a very nice couple.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage, the photos don’t do it justice. It’s enchanting. Quiet secluded area. Had everything we needed. Would definitely stay there again if in the area.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Wonderful host and comfortable house with beautiful gardens on a quiet street. Would definitely stay here again. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall in North Carolina

A great location to visit
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving trip

We visited this property for thanksgiving weekend. Home was very clean and comfortable. It had the rare vacation home comfortable beds and plenty of room in the kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

We had a great time. The cottage was perfect for our getaway. Spacious and clean
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the porches

I was sad that it was cold when we went or I would have spent more time outside. It was a very nice and cozy place. The owner was nice and quickly brought us a cookie sheet when we couldnt find one. It was quiet and relaxing and I love that my dog was able to come along.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
House was not very clean and fireplace was not usable.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Quaint Cottage in the Mountains!

The Rendely's were wonderful hosts and this home has a lot to offer if you want to get away form the busy noise of the city! Beautiful gardens and living spaces. Of course wifi in the mountains is always challenging but we managed. We so look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 65 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

☆Truly Magical☆

Propery is delightful...Ron & Ruth are warm & kind, & very quick to meet any needs that pop up. They are just downright good people! They also know where to eat in Franklin. 3 places they recommended were perfection.. House was inviting and lovely inside & out. I had an extended stay so enjoyed the flowing beauty of the gardens over several weeks...So thankful for my time there...
Stayed 69 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Otto, NC Getaway

Overall, this cabin is really nice, lots of charm, good location, easy to get to. It has a mountain feel without needing a 4-wheel drive. The only things I would have liked were a bit more glassware (one wine glass), and cable TV. The TV is streaming only, didn't know about it until we got up there and was hoping to watch some of the bowl games. Owners were great. If you're looking for a nice place to rent, this should fit the bill.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Beds were comfortable, We had two big roaches and a number of small bugs that we had to kill. Main bathroom and small bedroom had cat pee smell after the cleaning product sent went away. Lots of dust and webs in the corners where wires were piled up after disconnected. Kitchen was very nice had what we needed. Living room comfortable. Fire place could not be used because it used to much propane and was hard to light per Ruth. Had a few leaks on screened porch roof. Eves were dirty and had webs. Handrail to front door rotten and unstable, knob on top came off. My disabled husband actually fell when he tried to steady himself going up the stairs. He was very tired after a 7 hour trip there. Ruth and her husband came to help me get him up. All they said was the house is really old. They do not text. Host should state that on their contact info. I sent a few text with no reply. I had to reach her through the Vrbo site. She did give a phone number but did not state it was just a landline. The walk way to the back steps has green moss on the path stones that gets slippery when it rains. The garage was nice to use. Tight turn to entrance and leaving. Could be a beautiful place if some work was done on it. All and all it was a nice stay. Just expected it to be clean and everything useable for the price paid.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
This could be a very beautiful place to stay. Unfortunately, the woman who controls this property has a very dark energy and behaves in mean-spirited ways. When I arrived at the house, I noted it was very dirty. The floors, windows and screens were absolutely filthy, as were the porches, which were filled with dirt and mold. There were foul smells in every closet and certain portions of the house also had bad smells. Although the woman's husband is kind and tries to be helpful, his wife makes it impossible for anyone to feel comfortable in the house and on the property. She is a nasty person. I should let people know that this woman has a distorted belief that people will not leave the house when she wants them to. So she cuts off the internet on her tenants thinking this will ensure their departure. She did this to me during the last 5 days of my stay, and also to the tenant before me (and perhaps others?). She made it unbelievably challenging for me to do my work and communicate during the transition away from that house and added absurd levels of stress that should not have happened. On top of this, I had paid her cash for the internet service!!!! This is not something I should not have had to do since it was supposed to be included in the price. The female owner of this property is not a nice person (I would even call her evil) and I highly recommend people avoid this place for that reason.
Stayed 31 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 22, 2025
This lady, who stayed a month at our Cottage via VRBO, asked to stay another few months more, which we regrettably allowed. She is a special needs person who came with a lot of physical and mental baggage. We allowed her to place an 8’ x 10’ outdoor cat room for her five cats on our property, and my husband helped move and remove that one-ton cat room using his tractor at the beginning and end of her stay, which took hours. Furthermore, she loved the Cottage so much that she never wanted to leave and told us so on several occasions. Her comments now reflect her anger in not being able to stay longer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect. It was spacious. It was Homie. It is pet friendly and my three little hotdog just loved it there. The hosts were great, very nice very helpful. I would stay there again and I do recommend if you’re in Otto North Carolina to stay at the cottage.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage

This cottage is surrounded by nature and beauty! We stayed about 6 weeks and had everything we needed. Unfortunately, we were unable to watch TV due to Internet issues. We highly recommend. Thank you, Ron & Ruth
Stayed 17 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cottage

We loved the cottage & the convenance of backyard & field across the street for our dogs. Highly recommended if you want to enjoy the NC mountains
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice getaway

Very much enjoyed the quiet respite this lovely cottage provided. Beautiful garden surrounds the property and two porches.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to hiking and waterfalls

This was a cozy rental for a family of 4 - we hit several low-traffic trails during our stay with beautiful views. Location was nice, and not too far from nice, small towns like Highlands and Cashiers.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lot better than I expected

Privacy, Comfortable, Quiet, Beautiful yard, everything I was looking for at that weekend. Fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020
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