Private, newly renovated Cottage Near Mountains, Nat'l Parks, and Lake Chatuge

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Walk creekside along the groomed trails. Enjoy morning coffee at seating areas.

Master BR w/King bed, nightstands w/lights and clothes shelves along wall

Newly remodeled Bungalow on 20 wooded acres with stream and walking trails

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4900 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Hayesville, NC

Chatuge Lake
‪1 min drive‬
Hamilton Gardens
‪18 min drive‬
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bunkbed Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Front Room

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Tucked away in the peaceful mountains of Hayesville, NC, this charming bungalow offers a perfect retreat on 20 private acres of forested land. Enjoy groomed walking trails that wind through the woods and along a tranquil private creek—ideal for morning strolls or quiet reflection. Just minutes from Lake Chatuge, the Nantahala National Forest, sections of the Appalachian Trail, the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, and the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, the location offers something for every kind of traveler. Whether you're looking for adventure, relaxation, or a bit of both, this cozy mountain escape is the perfect base for your next getaway.
There are restaurants within 15 minutes of the property or you can choose to cook for yourself in the fully equipped kitchen on the property.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Dogs only. Cats are not allowed. Allergy concerns.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No fires are to be set in the woods or along trails either for cooking out or for camp fires...no exceptions. Thank you for keeping our forest safe!

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Hayesville

Located in Hayesville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Cherokee Homestead Exhibit and Chatuge Dam are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds and Hamilton Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Hayesville, NC

What's nearby

Chatuge Lake - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
Jackrabbit Campground - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
Hamilton Gardens - 18 min drive - 16.1 km
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds - 18 min drive - 16.5 km
Brasstown Bald Mountain - 47 min drive - 40.4 km

Restaurants

‪Zaxby's - ‬18 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬18 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
‪Hiawassee Brew - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private, newly renovated Cottage Near Mountains, Nat'l Parks, and Lake Chatuge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Private, newly renovated Cottage Near Mountains, Nat'l Parks, and Lake Chatuge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private, newly renovated Cottage Near Mountains, Nat'l Parks, and Lake Chatuge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private, newly renovated Cottage Near Mountains, Nat'l Parks, and Lake Chatuge located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Chatuge Lake. Mountain Harbour Driving Range and The Ridges Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

26 May 2025

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

Everything You Could Ask for

From the time we booked until the time we left, the process was seamless. The owners were very responsive and thought of everything you could possibly need at a home away from home. Each cabinet is thoughtfully labeled with the contents, and there were so many extras in case you forgot something or just to make your trip more enjoyable (different hair products, multiple charger cords, games, ziplock bags, foil and plastic wrap, paper products, and even a few snacks). We loved our time here. It’s the most organized home we have stayed in, and we loved the history of the house. We wished we had more time to explore the trails, but we did get to go on a brief walk. The house is close to town, and the entire area is beautiful. We look forward to visiting again.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn A.

16 Mar 2025

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

Perfection

The cottage was very easy to find. The property was absolutely beautiful and fully stocked with everything we needed and more. The trails behind the property were great and clearly marked. Eric was very nice and helpful. We will definitely be back for another stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John E.

8 Oct 2024

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

Perfect house to stay in the mountains

House was remote enough to give you privacy but still very easy to access. Just a quick drive to the local town, lake, hiking trails, etc. House itself was immaculate, great amenities, easy quick checkout process.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krystle M.

14 Aug 2024

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

Hidden Gem

Very well organized and clean. Stuffed animals on the bunkbeds was a nice touch. Definitely a little hidden GEM.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terra H.

19 Jul 2024

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

Amazing Stay!

This house is such a great choice. It’s extremely clean and everything is labeled and well organized. My husband and I stayed here with our teenage daughter and toddler and it was perfect. The location is amazing, the trails are clearly marked and well maintained, and the house itself has everything so well thought out. We were super impressed!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melody F.

27 May 2024

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

Awesome cottage!

We really enjoyed our stay at this cottage. It was clean, well stocked and the bed was soooo comfortable. The trails were a pleasant bonus. Our pup enjoyed the creek for a cool drink as we took in the beauty nature offered. We would definitely stay here again and hope to finish the trails on our next trip. Communication with Eric was really great as he was always accessible to answer any questions we had. Thanks for sharing your beautiful cottage with us!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Declan T.

5 May 2024

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

Perfect getaway

Cozy, clean, and well equipped on the inside and out. We loved our stay here and look forward to returning. The trails and grilling deck are a nice bonus!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie S.

21 Apr 2024

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

Great weekend getaway!

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property was so peaceful, well maintained and clean. It was plenty of space for a couple of small family. I loved the front porch swing and my husband enjoyed the hiking trail on the property. The internet and tv worked great. All the conveniences were a short drive into town. If you like coffee, visit the Abide Coffee shop. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

16 Apr 2024

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

House with trails

We loved this cute house with plenty of space to roam. Small yet comfy. We enjoyed walking the trails. Our two Goldens especially loved the trail along the stream. The house was very clean and extremely well organized. Also, very well stocked. The host thought of everything.

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

6 Apr 2024

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

EVERYTHING WAS PERFECT!

This is the perfect place to stay. Super clean, cozy, comfortable beds. Anything you needed was furnished. The walking trails on the property were awesome! Check in was super easy. Everything was perfect!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly M.

6 Apr 2024

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

Beautiful home

We spent a long weekend for my husbands birthday. The home had tons of charm and was immaculate. There were thoughtful touches throughout and lots of extras in case you forgot anything. We enjoyed the trails and the quire peaceful setting. Will definitely return

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie S.

29 Mar 2024

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

Five Star Plus

Accommodations were immaculate and was extremely well furnished with kitchen and bath supplies. Unique and well marked hiking trails behind property.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina S.

24 Mar 2024

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

Cutest Bungalow!

This is our second time staying here and we love it! The house has everything you need and then some. Cute little coffee bar. Little extras like mayo, mustard, ketchup, assorted jelly, rice, spices, oil, ramen, popcorn, plenty of toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, etc…. Eric and Linda have thought of everything. Any time we had questions, Eric was quick to respond and made sure that we had everything we needed for a perfect stay. We brought our dogs and they loved it too! We will definitely be back! We give it 10 ⭐️’s!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn R.

14 Feb 2024

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

Great experience! All property owners/managers can take a lesson.

If I could give it an extra star I would. Place was spotless clean, well organized with everything labeled, had extra of everything necessary, and on top of that it had wonderful trails (with great signage, and QR codes for info!) right outside the back door. The creek is great for kids and dogs to pass the time in. And there are benches to sit on at different spots. Another bonus was a large mud room for when we got back hiking with our dog. Very helpful! You can tell the owner is detail oriented. My only issue is that we were only able to stay for a day and half. But we'd definitely book again! Now... this isn't really an issue, but there is only one bathroom. For the three of us... no problem. Just something to keep in mind if traveling with more than that. Definitely 5 stars.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

4 Feb 2024

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

The Trails!!!

This place was pristine and cozy and wonderful, but the big win was the trails. It was just me having a short getaway from the city, and I loved this place. I went on three walks with a cup of coffee, and still did not cover all the very well marked and maintained private trails. This was the perfect short getaway. I will be returning with the family next time.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean J.

31 Oct 2023

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

What a terrific slice of Heaven!

This is a terrific property! Clean, well managed, friendly folks and a quiet get away!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly T.

17 Oct 2023

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

The perfect getaway

This house was absolutely perfect. The owners put so much care in every detail. From the cleanliness of the home to the comfortable beds & furniture to the artwork on the walls to the 3 miles of trails behind the home with clear paths, benches & neat things from the past nestled throughout. We really enjoyed hiking the trails and sitting on the screened in front porch looking at the beautiful trees. I work remotely and the internet worked perfectly. We loved this home and can't wait to come back.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie H.

8 Oct 2023

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

Amazing stay!

We were so impressed with the cleanliness and organization of this quaint home. Everything was labeled and easy to find and the home was well stocked with many thoughtful things we needed. We could tell much care was put into ensuring that we had everything we needed. It was a very kid friendly home, and our little ones enjoyed the well maintained trails and the beautiful yard. The location was perfect for us to bring our boat and dock it at the nearby marina. A wonderful experience - we will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla H., Beech Island, SC

25 Sept 2023

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

Perfect Choice!

The owners attention to detail and desire to make you comfortable is unmatched in our experience! The extra amenities were a pleasant surprise. The well groomed nature trails on the property are great for families to explore. There were absolutely zero negatives with this property.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan B.

18 Sept 2023

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

Lovely cottage

Very clean and well accommodated. We all felt very comfortable and could easily visit with our child attending college at Young Harris. I enjoyed the screened in porch in the mornings and our boys enjoyed the walking trail and basketball. Thank you. We will look forward to a return stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

sharon s.

29 Aug 2023

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

Hiawassee getaway

Property was awesome! Throughly enjoyed our stay. House was clean, beds were comfortable and kitchen well stocked with essential’s.Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

14 May 2023

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

Loved our stay!

We had a great time at this property for Mother’s Day weekend! For our family of just us and our three year old, the property was perfect. I loved that the bunk bedroom was off the master so I didn’t have to worry about our son possibly waking up and trying to get outside during the night. The house had everything we could have needed and more. We loved walking through the woods to the creek, playing outside around the house, and grilling out one evening. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

REBECCA J.

28 Apr 2023

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

Enjoyed our stay

Clean, thoughtfully supplied, friendly host. Enjoyed the home, the trails and the creek. Stayed here two weeks and felt safe, comfortable and at home.

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn L.

8 Apr 2023

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

Lovely attention to detail

The property is a delight. Our children wanted to spend every minute playing in the woods or outside. The owners take excellent care of the place and label everything so you don’t lose your mind looking for things. They are attentive if anything needs care and kind to their guests.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken M.

3 Apr 2023

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

Weekend Getaway

My wife and I had such a great time here. Everything was better than we could have asked for.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Eric

We fell in love with this mountain area years ago while visiting friends for a weekend. My wife and I moved full time to our home here outside of Hayesville in 2016. It was a second home for us, until we decided to leave city life for good. We recently purchased the property listed here and renovated the home. We now have miles of well-groomed walking trails along the creek and through the woods. We decided to open the property to short term rentals to share the beauty of the land rather than leave it sitting empty.

Why they chose this property

This is a beautifully renovated 1940's Bungalow with all new HVAC, appliances, and furniture. It is a cozy little house with modern amenities. Walk out the backdoor and enter a secluded wooded 20 acres with walking trails along the creek and sitting areas scattered along the trails as they wind their way through Mountain Laurels, Rhododendrons, towering hardwoods and Eastern Pines. It's like being in your own little slice of National Forest all to yourself. With nearby attractions such as Lake Chatuge, Nantahala Forest, Casinos, waterfalls, Appalachian Trail, and many dining options...Laurel Woods is the perfect property to launch from and visit all the scenes that the mountains have to offer.

What makes this property unique

Go out and have fun in the mountains then return to this peaceful property and unwind along the creek and trails to rest up for your next adventure...or simply stay at home with your own little paradise to enjoy. Best of both worlds.

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bunkbed Room

Front Room

Master Bedroom

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

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