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My Happy Place at Lake Summit. Fenced Yard. Pet Friendly. Fire pit.

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Welcome to My Happy Place!
Screened front porch with comfy seating options.
Upgraded kitchen with stainless appliances and leathered granite countertops.
Bedroom 2. Queen bed. USB charging port in bedside lamp.
Bedroom 1.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4840 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Zirconia, NC
  • Place, Lake Summit
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Green River
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Biltmore Estate
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

My Happy Place at Lake Summit. Fenced Yard. Pet Friendly. Fire pit.

Kick back and relax in this thoughtfully updated cottage. It's the kind of place where time slows down and simple pleasures shine.

Inside, you'll find a semi-custom kitchen with leathered granite counters and stainless appliances - fully stocked with all the dishes and glassware you'll need for your family of four.

The spacious bathroom has a beautiful 48" custom tile shower (no tub) and both bedrooms are ready for restful nights after your mountain adventures.

Start your mornings on the screened front porch with a hot cup of locally roasted coffee. It's a favorite spot for reading, relaxing, or just breathing in the fresh air. The porch has comfy seating for three or four, perfect for unwinding any time of day.

Out back, a fenced yard wraps around the cottage, offering a mix of sunshine and shade. Relax on the deck with casual seating for four. Share dinner or a game of checkers under the custom pergola, or listen to raindrops on the metal roof during a shower.

As the sun sets, gather around the Solo fire pit. We provide enough firewood for at least two fires -and yes, we've got throws if the evening air turns crisp.

Enjoy a game of croquet or corn hole on the lawn.

Stroll over to the Tuxedo community park and enjoy the basketball/pickleball court (borrow our pickleball set), playground, paved trail and Pollinator Garden.

Not in the mood to cook? Grubhub & Door Dash deliver right to the cottage.

Whether you're adventuring outdoors or lounging with a book on the porch, this cozy cottage is your home base for making mountain memories.

Lake Summit is a 4 minute walk. Flat Rock: 3 miles, Hendersonville: 8 miles, Travelers Rest: 22 miles, Asheville: 35 miles. 7 miles to Ride Rock Creek Mountain Bike Park. Hike Carl Sandburg National Historic Site, Palmetto Trail or DuPont State Forest.

Guest access: You'll have access to the whole house and grounds.

Other things to note: Dollar General is across the street from Tuxedo Park if you need supplies.

NOTE: Your safety matters. There is a doorbell camera on the front porch. The camera faces the front driveway. It does not look into any interior spaces. The device camera records video/audio when it detects motion or when the video doorbell button is pressed.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
If you brought a pet, please clean up after it. There is a small garbage can outside the back door for your use.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Zirconia

Zirconia is home to this cottage. Cliffs Valley Golf Course and Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Green River Adventures and Mineral and Lapidary Museum. Team ECCO Ocean Center and Aquarium and Elijah Mountain Gem Mine are also worth visiting. Rafting and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Zirconia, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Summit - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Green River - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 34 min drive - 56.5 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 35 min drive - 59.1 km
  • Fred W. Symmes Chapel - 46 min drive - 54.9 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dairi-O - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is My Happy Place at Lake Summit. Fenced Yard. Pet Friendly. Fire pit. pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at My Happy Place at Lake Summit. Fenced Yard. Pet Friendly. Fire pit. ?

As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at My Happy Place at Lake Summit. Fenced Yard. Pet Friendly. Fire pit. on 15 Apr 2026 start from £117, 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 My Happy Place at Lake Summit. Fenced Yard. Pet Friendly. Fire pit. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at My Happy Place at Lake Summit. Fenced Yard. Pet Friendly. Fire pit. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at My Happy Place at Lake Summit. Fenced Yard. Pet Friendly. Fire pit. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is My Happy Place at Lake Summit. Fenced Yard. Pet Friendly. Fire pit. located?

Situated in Zirconia, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Summit and Green River. Flat Rock Playhouse and Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the nicest place I’ve stayed on VRBO,, the host is so thoughtful, the house is spotless,, it is in a beautiful location, I’ve stayed twice and plan on returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meredith A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this place and how convenient it was to the activities we had planned. We’d love to come again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

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

Great Trip

Felt like home. Great place for our dogs to stay. Many places nearby to visit and enjoy.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jody L.

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

Another fantastic stay…

Another fantastic stay at this delightful property. I cannot say enough great things about this property and its host!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best place EVER to stay as Hostess has thought of Everything. It’s now our regular home to stay with our tiny poodle girls who adore the home and especially the beautiful grass in back yard. Quiet area but close to larger City. Will of course be back in 2026…
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy F.

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

Fantastic cottage

We loved staying at this beautiful cottage. The host thought of every detail to make it a great stay. The kitchen was well stocked.Location was great, maybe 20 minutes to Hendersonville. Our dog loved the fenced in yard. Beds were very comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne H.

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

Zirconia-Lake Summit

The perfect home away from home. Great location, and perfect property if you are traveling with your pup.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jody L.

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

Repeat customer

We keep coming back to this cozy cottage!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jody L.

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

Back again….

We enjoyed another lovely stay at this cozy home. When we are traveling to this area, the whole family looks forward to staying here. All of the beautiful flowers around the home were in bloom this trip for an extra treat!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Cutest house!

We throughly enjoyed our stay at April’s cottage. So nice to have the large fenced in yard for our dog, and a dog park nearby! Also enjoyed taking walks around the lake, and visiting nearby Flat Rock and Hendersonville. Great central location for exploring the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura Madeline C.

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

Indeed a happy place

This is a great property right outside of Hendersonville where you can really get away from it all! The lake nearby is a great place to take a walk or run in the mornings. The house is more than we could have hoped for- fenced in yard is great for dogs. We hope to be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Just perfect

The details and thoughtful touches make this happy place truly special. My dog loved the fully fenced in yard and I appreciated the safe space for me to seek peace. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The entire property was clean, well stocked, and well decorated. The kitchen was one of the best stocked we’ve ever seen. The backyard is fenced, which is great for pets. The deck has plenty of seating, some of which is covered. We enjoyed the fire pit and the supply of wood. The checkout process was simple and asked very little of us. We stayed for three weeks and would happily return. April was quick to respond to any communications we sent, none of which were about any issues with the house.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mike s.

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

Quiet Neighborhood

Listing is accurate. We found everything we could possibly need. Nice park a short distance away. The screened porch is a nice touch and the fenced yard was great for our dog. Definitely recommend this property to others traveling with pets.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jody L.

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

Happy Place indeed!

This clean, cozy cottage was perfect for our needs. We loved the games and DVDs onsite and our dog loved the back yard space! The host has labeled items making navigating the cottage/ locating items easy. Communication with the host was fantastic. We enjoyed our time here and hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline W.

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

As on previous stay..like HOME away from Home…..We plan to be here every Spring & Fall.

My Happy Place became OUR HAPPY PLACE.. My first visit was solo with my two toy poodles. The yard is their favorite.. owner, April thought of everything. Quiet neighborhood and fenced yard and several comfortable places outside ( even if raining, cover picnic area), so you are not limited to home and front porch .We are very grateful that MHP survived Helene. Great to visit small businesses to help their Recovery efforts ..
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jody L.

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

Another fantastic visit…

Another fantastic visit to this cottage and the area! This property does not disappoint. This time we enjoyed a beautiful morning run around the lake before heading out on other adventures. The amazing host always has some kind of delicious treat upon arrival, making you feel super welcome. We look forward to next time :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

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

Checks all the boxes!

So charming and peaceful. Our stay was too short. We had planned activities but wished for more time to stay at the cottage. So well renovated and decorated. Very comfortable. All the extras were a plus. Looking forward to a longer stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

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

Lake summit Cottage

This cottage was so well equipped and comfortable, I will definitely stay there again if I visit the area. The kitchen is a chef's kitchen with sharp knives, good cookware, and all the necessary appliances. There is a great fire pit with a smores kit. The owners do a great job putting special touches together - pickleball kit and games, charcoal for the grill, and a lovely front porch. We were there in the heat of the summer and it was a cool sanctuary.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Love this House

We are building a house in the area and have been staying at many different VRBO's over the last 180 months. We loved this one the most. I felt like I was at home. Little things were available like tupperware, spices and storage bags. There are multiple outside spaces to hang out. The area is nice an quiet and the yard is private. Inside is layed out nicely and just has everything you would need. Highly recommend. The only negative is that it is booked the next time we are planning on coming to the area. HAHA
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline W.

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

Best little Cottage home ever....

I have learned to find what better fits myself and my "liddles" (toy poodles). Having a fully fenced yard to hang out with them with good outdoor setting and peaceful neighborhood was just the the perfect fit. It was good also to stay a week and will be returning in October with hubby and pups. Near enough to family as well. Hope to come every Spring and Fall from Florida. The owner thought of everything and was the perfect Hostess with perfect hospitality service and care.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candice C.

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

Solo trip with the pup

My Happy Place was the perfect spot for a solo trip with my pup. April was the BEST hostess. She had every detail covered in this cute little cottage. The fenced backyard was perfect and the location was great. The screened front porch was perfect for a rainy day. I could not ask for a better place or hostess. Next time, I guess I’ll let my husband tag along. Ha! There’s even room for another couple.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald T.

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

Girls getaway

I have stayed at many VRBO properties in the past but I must say this was absolutely the best place I've ever stayed. I have stayed in newer homes but none could compare to this home and host, April. This was the cutest, warmest home away from home. It is all the extras April does that makes your stay so wonderful. The home is absolutely the cleanest I have ever stayed in. Thank you, thank you April for your wonderful hospitality and all the extras provided, and most of all for sharing your beautiful home. I plan to return again, hopefully before this year ends. Thanks April
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brianne C.

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

Perfectly Charming!

I cannot say enough about this property. I’ve stayed in every kind of place all over the country and I believe this little house just might be my favorite. It was super clean, easily accessible, had thoughtful amenities, and was just beautiful inside and out. Our dog loved the yard. We enjoyed s’mores (ingredients and tools provided!) over the fire pit. The bed (only used one) was comfy with plenty of bedding and pillows. I loved the oversized towels in the bathroom! Shower was good and hot. Our host was kind and accommodating. This was our first time to the Hendersonville area and we plan to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jody L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This lovely, pet friendly home is clean, incredibly well stocked for cooking, and has a beautiful outside space that is perfect for relaxing and/or containing your pup. This is my favorite place to stay when we visit the area for biking. This stay was especially enjoyable this visit with all the flowers in bloom! Many thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026

About the host

Hosted by April

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Why they chose this property

The cottage is a four minute walk to beautiful Lake Summit. It's a friendly community. The location is well located so you can easily access Hendersonville, Flat Rock, Brevard and Traveler's Rest. It's a really special place.

What makes this property unique

My Happy Place – a charming, cozy cottage nestled in the Lake Summit community. From the moment you arrive, the screened-in front porch invites you to slow down, sip your morning coffee, or unwind with a good book.

Step into the backyard and enjoy a game of croquet or cornhole, or take a short stroll to nearby Tuxedo Park, where you’ll find a playground, walking paths, and a basketball/pickleball court for even more fun.

Inside, you’ll find a thoughtfully designed retreat with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Both bedrooms feature plush queen beds, soft linens, and extra blankets and pillows for added coziness. Bedside tables and lamps make it easy to settle in with a good read, while the bathroom is stocked with fluffy towels to pamper you after a day of adventure.

Whether you’re here to relax, play, or explore, My Happy Place is the perfect spot to make lasting memories.

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