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Facing the mountains, this 2-bedroom cottage accommodates 4 guests with 1 bathroom. Enjoy hiking, biking, and mountain climbing in the surrounding area. The patio offers outdoor seating with mountain views, while golf facilities are nearby. Explore Highlands Aerial Park and Andy's Trout Farm for additional adventure options.
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Cozy Mountaintop Cottage: Excellent Wi-fi, Beautiful Views, & Stone Fire Pit
Mountaintop Memories Cottage
You are invited to come and stay at our little cozy cottage in the mountains. Make an escape from the chaos and travel the long winding well maintained driveway up the mountain surrounded by private property and US Forest land. Since our driveway is gravel and steep, we recommend that you drive a 4X4, an all wheel drive, or a vehicle with good traction. No low to the ground vehicles or motorcycles!! You will see that it was worth the drive upon arrival at your secluded and peaceful retreat where wonderful memories are waiting to be made!!
Walk up on the porch that wraps around three sides of the cottage. Grab a cup of coffee, sit on the porch awhile, and enjoy the views of Rabun Bald and Alex Mountain. Chances are you will hear the gobble of a turkey, the hoot of an owl, or the sweet call of a dove. Enter Mountaintop Memories Cottage with a keyless entry. This cottage offers 2 BR, 1 BA, a full kitchen, dining and living area, and laundry room with washer and dryer. The living area is open to the dining and kitchen with plenty of seating for lounging, eating, or playing a game. We have a good variety of books, games, and puzzles to enjoy!! Watch a movie or your favorite show on the 50" Roku TV that is visible from the entire living area. A bonus for our mountain location is that we offer Starlink Wi-fi to keep you connected with your devices. The kitchen is stocked with all appliances as well as a k-cup Keurig coffee pot, tea kettle, waffle maker, air fryer, cookware, serving dishes, cooking and eating utensils, and items for the outdoor gas grill located on the side of the cottage under the covered porch. We have included a beverage bar with a variety of coffee k-cups, flavor syrups and creamers, various teas, honey/sweeteners, and cold beverages in the refrigerator. Also provided are olive oil, salt, pepper, and various spices that you might forget to bring. Dish washer tablets, dish soap, hand soap, all-purpose cleaner, aluminum foil, clear wrap, and ziplock bags are provided for your convenience. Down the hallway, the main bedroom is located with a queen bed and a Roku TV. Located directly across the hall from the main bedroom is the second bedroom that includes a double bed and a Roku TV. If you are traveling with additional children, there is room for a queen air mattress in the living room. Contact me if you have questions or need additional linens, I will be more than happy to accommodate you. Bed linens, extra blankets, and towels are provided along with complimentary soap, shampoo, paper products, and laundry supplies are all included with your stay.
Enjoy the cool evenings at the brand new stone fire pit area sitting in vintage outdoor furniture. You will get to enjoy the crisp mountain air, the smell of the fire, the sound of the katydids, and the feeling of peace and pure relaxation!!! Firewood will be provided for you under the covered shed in the dry. All you need is your S'more ingredients!! Located next to the fire pit area is a horseshoe pit ready for some friendly competition!!
House Rules:
Check-in: 3:00 pm / Check-out: 11:00am Parties/Events are NOT allowed!! No smoking, No vaping!!
NO PETS!! Please do not ask. We apologize for any inconvenience. But, due to personal allergies and future guests with allergies we want to maintain a clean cottage for guests to enjoy for years to come!! Please make arrangements in advance for your pets. Unfortunately, you will be asked to leave without a refund if you arrive with pets!!! Thank you, in advance, for respecting our policies!!
Nearby Attractions:
We are conveniently located approximately 2 hours north of Atlanta, 11 miles north of Clayton GA, 18 miles from Highlands NC, and 2 hours south of Asheville NC. Our area is blessed with a wide variety of activities to enjoy. Hiking, fishing, antique shopping, outdoor adventure, flea market, farms and markets, golf, and so much more. We have included in the cottage a Welcome Book that includes a lot of information about our favorite local activities, events, restaurants, menus, hiking trails, and maps.
Following is a list of some of a few of our favorite places to visit... Less than 30 minutes from the cottage:
Highlands Outpost (Mountain Roller Coaster, Tubing, etc) Highlands Aerial Park (Zipline Tours, Giant Mountain Swing, and UTV Tours) Black Rock State Park The Foxfire Museum Rabun Flea Market Osage Farm Billingsley Garden Center Lake Burton and Lake Rabun Julep Farms Tallulah Gorge State Park Mainstreet Clayton GA
Day Trips:
Biltmore Estate Asheville NC Blue Ridge Parkway Cherokee Indian Reservation Cataloochee Valley Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please tie the trash bag and leave inside the front door. Do not set trash outside at anytime during your stay! If you need trash pickup during a lengthy stay, just contact me and we will pick it up!!
Leave dirty linens and towels in the clothes hamper in the laundry room!!
Please unplug the coffee pot, turn off lights, and lock exterior doors.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
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Property # 3944777vb
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
About the area
Scaly Mountain
Located in Scaly Mountain, this cottage is in the mountains. 12 Spies Vineyards and Farm and Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Osage Farm and Whistle Stop Mall. Andy's Trout Farm and Highlands Biological Station are also worth visiting. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, mountain climbing and horse riding.
Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center - 10 min drive - 11.4 km
Getting around
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 96 min drive
Restaurants
Siam Thai Cuisine - 13 min drive
Blue Hound Barbecue - 8 min drive
The Dillard House - 9 min drive
Cupboard Cafe - 7 min drive
Julep Kitchen - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Cozy Mountaintop Cottage: Excellent Wi-fi, Beautiful Views, & Stone Fire Pit pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Mountaintop Cottage: Excellent Wi-fi, Beautiful Views, & Stone Fire Pit?
As of 19 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Mountaintop Cottage: Excellent Wi-fi, Beautiful Views, & Stone Fire Pit on 26 Jan 2027 start from £173, 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 Cozy Mountaintop Cottage: Excellent Wi-fi, Beautiful Views, & Stone Fire Pit?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cozy Mountaintop Cottage: Excellent Wi-fi, Beautiful Views, & Stone Fire Pit?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cozy Mountaintop Cottage: Excellent Wi-fi, Beautiful Views, & Stone Fire Pit?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Cozy Mountaintop Cottage: Excellent Wi-fi, Beautiful Views, & Stone Fire Pit located?
Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Chattahoochee National Forest. Highlands Aerial Park and The Vineyard at High Holly are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
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This is a beautiful property. It’s very secluded with great Mountain Views. Close enough to restaurants and groceries, but still feels peaceful and secluded. The house is in impeccable shape with all modern amenities. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2026
We really appreciate your kind review! It makes our day to know that our guests enjoyed the cottage and our area! Thank you for the recommendation. Hopefully, you can visit again sometime soon.
Lovely cabin. It's cozy, comfortable, and very clean. Well- equipped with a beautiful view. AWD/4WD definitely required as the host indicates in their post.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2026
Thank you for leaving a review. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the cottage and the view!!
Great place to stay, everything about the cottage was awesome. Beds were great and cottage was very clean, Great view, highly recommend this accommodation
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review! We appreciate the recommendation! We hope you can visit again sometime soon!!!
First of all, we couldn’t ask for a better Host. Crystal was very attentive and was quick to answer any questions. The cabin was magnificent and had the best Mountain View’s you could ask for. Everything that we could have wanted was available to us……..kitchen utensils and equipment, paper goods, spices and even waffle mix. It was a joy to stay the week in this beautiful, well kept cabin and hope to stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2026
We are so happy you were satsified with your stay!! Thank you for taking the time to leave us this kind review!!
It was a very sweet cottage with very thoughtful amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Our goal is for every guest to have a 10/10 and 5 star stay. We are disappointed that your stay did not meet our goal. We would really appreciate it if you would contact us with detailed feedback so we can improve our hospitality and experience for our future guests. For future guests reading this review, when we receive feedback from this guest we will make any adjustments and/or improvements that are possible and necessary to continue our 10/10 and 5 star rating!!
It was absolutely beautiful, amazing views and a beautiful house. Crystal helped us out so much with anything we might have needed and was overall very hospitable. Once you get up to the house the parking is very convenient, the ride up was a bit bumpy though! Very glad we heeded the warning on the listing that recommended a 4WD vehicle!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jun 2026
We love the pictures that you shared!! I am so glad y'all had a good stay and enjoyed the cottage!! We hope you stay with us again if you are ever in our area. Thank you for the kind review!
It was such an adorable and cozy stay!! The kitchen was so nice, the bed was so comfortable, the fire pit was so mesmerizing, the view was stunning! Loved every second of our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Dec 2025
Thank you!! I am so grateful you enjoyed the cottage and all it has to offer. It makes us so happy to hear you loved your time here in the mountains. We hope you can visit again sometime.
Beautiful house with a stunning view of the mountains! We definitely enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov 2025
We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your time at our cottage. We hope you can visit again soon.
The property was very clean and ready when we arrived. I would definitely stay here again. The beds are comfortable, and the bathroom is nicely appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct 2025
We really appreciate your kind review. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. If you visit our area again in the future, we hope we can host you again. Thank you!!
Crystal
Thank you for your review! We are happy to hear that you had a wonderful experience during your stay here in the mountains. We hope you decide to visit our area soon and let us host you again!!
About the host
Hosted by Charles and Crystal Billingsley
My husband, Chuck, was born and raised right here in Western NC mountains. I was born and raised a few miles south in the Northeast GA mountains. We met in a small country church just a few miles from the cottage. We married in 2005. We feel very blessed to live here and raise our two teenagers. In 2024, we decided to share our cottage with others so they can enjoy our mountain and escape from the busyness and chaos of everyday life.
Why they chose this property
In our area of the mountains, we can truly say it is home. The place where we feel at peace. The place where we breathe a sigh of relief when we begin the drive up the mountain to our home. We love to travel and see other places, but there is nothing like seeing the mountains in the distance and knowing we are almost home. We enjoy smelling the crisp mountain air, slowing down, hiking to a waterfall, photographing the foliage and wildlife, and eating fresh off the land, out of the garden, and nearby farmers markets.
What makes this property unique
Our cottage is, as described, on the top of the mountain. Close proximity to town but tucked away in the woods with a magnificent view of the neighboring mountains and the valley!! We take pride in offering the best of what we have. We use natural cleaning products, free from chemicals and artificial scents. I personally clean the cottage from top to bottom after every guest. I want you to feel like you are walking in to a new home prepared just for you!! Whether you plan on exploring our area, staying in on the property, or a bit of both we have tried to think of every detail to make sure you have a wonderful stay!! Our goal is for you to be able to create unforgettable memories that will be cherished for a lifetime!!
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