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Romantic cottage, pet friendly, stunning views of Smoky mtns. & Pigeon River.

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Property grounds
Large yard for you and your furry friends
Patio deck with chairs for relaxing by river
Private access to river and picnic table
Living room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Clyde, NC
  • Cataloochee Valley
  • Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Cataloochee Ski Area
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Romantic cottage, pet friendly, stunning views of Smoky mtns. & Pigeon River.

Welcome to the M3 Ranch, a working cattle ranch with a gorgeous newly renovated cottage, the perfect place for a relaxing and romantic getaway. Enjoy your morning coffee or late afternoon cocktail sitting on the front porch listening to and enjoying the breathtaking views of the Pigeon River and Smoky Mountains. Take a short stroll down to your private river access. In the evening enjoy the fire-pit, make s’mores, or dinner on the charcoal grill.

Activities abound year-round, hiking, fishing, tubing & rafting in spring, summer and autumn with snow skiing in the winter. If you are looking for outings, Asheville, Maggie Valley, Waynesville, Bryson City and Cherokee are just a short drive.

All the rooms in the private cottage have mountain views. The newly completed top-to-bottom renovation includes gas fireplace, luxurious bathroom with dual shower heads & jetted soaking tub. Primary bedroom has a queen bed, dresser and ample closet. The additional room has a futon, dressing table and wardrobe rack. All new appliances in the spacious kitchen and open dining room. We offer free wi-fi, washer & dryer, Roku live television, AC & heat.

The M3 Ranch hopes to see you soon!

Property manager

Molly Sidwell
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Amenities

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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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 (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please, No smoking inside cottage. No fireworks on property. Do not leave trash outside.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

Clyde

Located in Clyde, this cottage is in the mountains and on a river. Shelton House and Colonial Theater are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cataloochee Ski Area and Lake Junaluska Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Smoky Mountain Jumphouse, or consider a night out at Folkmoot Friendship Center. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Clyde, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Junaluska Golf Course - 17 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 17 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Cataloochee Ski Area - 25 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Wheels Through Time Museum - 27 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 28 min drive - 24.3 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sherrill's Pioneer Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Haywood Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ferguson Supply - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blue Rooster Southern Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ammons' Drive Inn & Dairy Bar - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Romantic cottage, pet friendly, stunning views of Smoky mtns. & Pigeon River. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Romantic cottage, pet friendly, stunning views of Smoky mtns. & Pigeon River. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic cottage, pet friendly, stunning views of Smoky mtns. & Pigeon River. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Romantic cottage, pet friendly, stunning views of Smoky mtns. & Pigeon River. located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is steps from Pigeon River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Haywood County Public Library and Blue Ridge Health - Haywood. Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doug G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice relaxing place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lev S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and a very thoughtful welcome gift. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for scenic views and relaxing sounds of the river. Close enough to town for shopping and entertainment while still far enough away to be in God’s country. House was very clean with a comfortable bed, large shower/tub, spacious kitchen and everything you need for an enjoyable stay! We would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leila R.

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

Wonderful getaway!

Truly a wonderful place to stay! 15 minuets from downtown waynesville with a private creek to play in and everything you could need in the home. The bathroom is luxurious!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison C.

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

Perfect getaway

We loved the cottage and the surrounding land. The sounds from the river were relaxing. Just what we needed to decompress. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

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

Peacefulness at M3 Ranch

We were so blessed to find the perfect cottage to fit our needs. Everything was perfect!… Thanks to Molly for the wonderful hospitality! The view was so peaceful and every amenity we needed was there. We enjoyed our stay so much that we will definitely stay again! Kim & Bill
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Y.

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

Simple luxury

Everything you didn't know you want is here. Wonderful views, privacy, nature, all kitchen and bathroom accessories provided. Yes, the bathroom is quite beautiful. Everything is new and clean. The river view is spectacular with good fishing spots. Restaurants or grocery are only 10-15 minutes away. The host is over accommodating and friendly which is quite a nice change from city life. I will be back, so you better book before I do.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

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

Tranquil riverfront cottage

This cottage is adorable and very well taken care of, and the location is wonderful! It is a very easy drive to Waynesville and Asheville. We loved being across the road from the river and even being able to hear the water with windows open while inside. Our dog enjoyed swimming in it and it’s easily accessible for fishing as well. The pictures don’t do the location justice and we are looking forward to staying again. Molly was a spectacular host—VERY quick to respond and accommodating! I will definitely recommend this cottage to anyone who wants to visit the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse R.

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

Home away from home

We had a wonderful experience here. Although we never met the hosts, we felt their hospitality met us at the door with a warm welcoming of cookies in the greeting basket! My husband and I talked about that homey touch all evening. This home is decorated very simply, yet beautiful. We found the simplicity to be very practical, and the beautiful, simple touches to be welcoming. The views from the kitchen, living room, and master bedroom were stunning. It was cozy to lay in bed and look out the window to see the river flowing on by. The front porch was a nice spot to have coffee in the morning, and be greeted with the gentle sounds of the river. Our stay was wonderful, and we'd love to visit again sometime! - Jesse & Abigail
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

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

Clean and great location!

I initially choose this property due to the location on the river. It’s literally across the street so you can hear the water and see everything from the front porch. It’s very close to Waynesville and area towns. For a close eat we recommend the Haywood cafe. Very friendly staff and good food at a reasonable price. Place is very clean and the host is thoughtful and communicates well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Great Stay

Short trip to NC but had a really good experience at cottage, lots of very cool landscapes and farm animals.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy J.

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

The perfect quiet romantic getaway!

The cottage has a great kitchen, bathroom, comfortable bed/bedroom and a wonderful host. There is pretty river just across the road if you want to hang out on the front deck. It is not far from Waynesville if you want to shop or dine out. I would gladly stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana K.

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

Simply Amazing!

We had the best time and the location was exactly what we wanted. The house is positioned right across the street from a beautiful river and is the perfect remote but not too far from town location. The area is beautiful. The house is great - everything you could need and more. You can tell the detail and love the host put into the home, there wasn’t anything we needed that wasn’t there. They were so sweet and made us feel at home. We loved all the details and things they set our for our visit. Everything was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie s.

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

Wonderful place to get away

If this is available, make sure you book it! Easy to get to, nice and peaceful area, cottage is lovely and has anything you could need. Was greeted with a lovely note with lots of goodies. Will definately be coming back to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

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

Perfection!

This property is probably the best VRBO we’ve ever had for just the two of us. (It would be a little small, but do-able, our family of four.) The condition and cleanliness of the property are unsurpassed in our experience, and it is beautifully and tastefully appointed. Molly and Rob tried to anticipate all that their guests will need…and then some! Molly and Rob are most gracious and were very accessible to us. We will definitely return.The property is located near the eastern end of the Great Smoky Mountain Expressway. It is about 50 minutes from Cherokee, NC and about an hour from Bryson City. It is very close to Waynesville. In addition to enjoying the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, we also enjoyed hiking the trails of Haywood Community College, which is very close. Also, be sure to visit Presnell’s Market, about five minutes from Molly’s place. Then bring some back and enjoy great food from the deck overlooking the Pigeon River, or walk across the road to the privately owned picnic table on the riverbank! You’ll be glad you did!Highly recommended!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

M. S.

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

Romantic Cottage

Romantic, cozy cottage, well appointed with beautiful touches and beautiful views. Looking forward to visiting again. :)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal O.

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

Beautiful properry

The home was as described. Super cute and cozy. It was on a beautiful property. Across the road from the river which made it that much more peaceful and relaxing. Easy to find from I-40. And host was super easy to reach and easy to communicate with. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi F.

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

CLEAN and QUIET

We LOVED everything about this property. There’s not a single negative thing that I can say about it. The host welcomed us with local gifts for us and our dog. It felt very high end to be out in the country. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

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

Excellent Cottage in Clyde NC

If you are looking for a quiet retreat then this is the place for you! The Pigeon River that is in front of the cottage is amazing! You can hear the river from the cottage. The cottage is very clean and the furniture is comfortable. The owners are amazing and are very easy to work with and very easy to contact. This is an amazing family and are locals to the area! We brought our small dog to the cottage and the owners had special treats waiting for her! We are already planning another trip in October for this cottage. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Natural and serene setting

My husband, teen daughter and dog stayed here for 3 days in April. The decor was charming and the kitchen and living area were spacious. However, our favorite spot was the front deck, listening to and watching the river. We were amazed when we saw a bald eagle visiting the river a couple of times! The abundant windows let in lots of light. There is a road between the cottage and the river but the minimal amount of vehicles was not intrusive, in our opinion. The owner was very courteous, prompt with responses, and dedicated to assuring we were enjoying our stay, which we definitely did. And pet-friendly is always a plus! We would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine d.

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

Gorgeous Get Away

What an absolutely, well maintained property! The unit itself was across a gorgeous creek and had all the necessities to make our trip relaxing. (That tub!!) The location was convenient to Asheville and Lake Junaluska for us, yet secluded enough to allow us to relax and enjoy the natural setting.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Britney D.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric T.

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

Perfect off the beaten path getaway

The cottage was immaculate. We really enjoyed shooting on the patio listening to the Pigeon River running right out front while we were drinking our coffee every morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Molly Sidwell

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The cottage is on the Ranch property our parents established in 1986. Inspired by a trip to Scotland to explore Dad’s roots, they envisioned the Matheison Mountain Manor as a welcoming place to raise Scottish Highland cattle. Since then, M3 Ranch has seen the birth of many “hairy beasties.” While it remains a working ranch, Angus cattle now inhabit the pastures. Our mini Highland cattle, Buck and Bella, and their friend Happy, the miniature horse, represent the legacy of our parents’ dreams.

Why they chose this property

The cottage is across from the Pigeon River so you will hear the sounds of the rustling water. In addition, it faces the Great Smoky Mountains. It’s quiet, serene, but close enough to local towns.

What makes this property unique

The M3 Cottage is unique in its location, story and the care we give it.

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