10/10 Excellent
Rachel A.
10 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, clean and peaceful.
Rachel A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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Minutes from lake, trails, and town!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Morganton, NC
- Lake James State Park
- The Outpost6 min drive
- Lake James9 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Minutes from lake, trails, and town!
Nestled in the foothills of western North Carolina, Yellow Mountain Cottage is the perfect home base for your adventures in "Nature's Playground". This unique property is located just minutes from Lake James, the Linville and Catawba Rivers, endless hiking and biking trails, and the beautiful historic downtown areas of Morganton and Marion. The cozy cottage is perfect for a weekend getaway as a couple, or you can take advantage of our bunk room and bring the whole family.
Property manager
Caitlin Ethridge
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Morganton
Morganton is home to this cottage. Beanstalk Ziplines and Silver Creek Plantation Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake James State Park and Rock Pile Farm And Stump Farm Forestry Center. The Outpost and Bouncin' Kids are also worth visiting.
Morganton, NC
What's nearby
- The Outpost - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
- Catawba River Greenway - Greenlee Ford & River Village Sections - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
- Lake James - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
- Silver Creek Plantation Golf Club - 12 min drive - 10.9 km
- Steele Creek Park and Campground - 20 min drive - 23.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Taco Bell - 6 min drive
- McDonald's - 7 min drive
- Wendy's - 6 min drive
- China King Buffet - 9 min drive
- The Town Tavern Of Morganton - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
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About the host
Hosted by Caitlin Ethridge
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