French Broad River Access: Whimsical Gem w/ Deck

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A spacious living room with a wooden floor, a red sofa, a dining table with chairs, a staircase, and large windows with a view of trees.
A rustic cabin with a hammock and a red umbrella, surrounded by autumn foliage.
A serene lakeside scene with trees and a calm body of water.
A spacious living room with a staircase, a large window, and a dining area.
A cozy living room with a pink sofa, a coffee table, and a large window with a view of trees.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Pisgah National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Hot Springs, NC
  • Place, Huff Island
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hot Springs Resort And Spa
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Douglas Lake
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 100)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Additional Sleeping (Loft)

1 King Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Hot Springs

Located in Hot Springs, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Paint Creek Recreation Area and Hot Springs Resort And Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pisgah National Forest and French Broad River. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.
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Hot Springs, NC

What's nearby

  • Huff Island - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hot Springs Resort And Spa - 15 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Douglas Lake - 55 min drive - 69.9 km
  • University of North Carolina at Asheville - 57 min drive - 75.2 km
  • Max Patch - 59 min drive - 55.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Vinyl Pies - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Smoky Mountain Diner - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Iron Horse Station - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪ArtiSUN Gallery and Marketplace - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Night Cap At 148 - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is French Broad River Access: Whimsical Gem w/ Deck pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at French Broad River Access: Whimsical Gem w/ Deck?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at French Broad River Access: Whimsical Gem w/ Deck?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is French Broad River Access: Whimsical Gem w/ Deck located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is steps away from Pisgah National Forest and French Broad River. Huff Island and Cane Islands are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Fairy Garden Cottage

Ginny, the owner, has such magical place everyone should visit. We are grateful to have stayed there for our saty to visit to Hot Springs, NC!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very nice just lack of communication on arrival other than that overall it was very wonderful peaceful and quiet do recommend going again they even made up for the lack of communication with an extra day stay I wouldn't give them five stars but they do get four stars
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hot Springs

We loved our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This is a great place to stay and felt at home in a clean, relaxing, and private setting.

We really enjoyed our stay at the property. It’s a comfortable setting outside of town, has access to the river, and great hiking trail near the property. The owner gave great check-in instructions and followed-up to make sure we settled in.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beautiful house, location, and host!

We loved our stay at Ginny’s place. The location was beautiful and relaxing and the accommodations were perfect for our stay. Ginny was very proactive and easy to communicate with which made the stay effortless. We would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay

We really enjoyed our stay at the Riverwalk Studio. The property is beautiful. We really enjoyed the arts and crafts, fairy garden and all the dinosaur toys. The riverside was fun to explore. We were too scared to swim in the river, as the current was strong. And, there wasn’t an area that was easy to get in. The shower was really small. It would have been nice to have a washer/dryer. The most difficult part was taking our garbage and recycling with us. We drove for hours with garbage in our car. But, We are looking forward to staying again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cottage

This is a sweet little studio overlooking the French Broad River. Ginny Lentz is a joy to rent with and has filled the studio with helpful hints on how to enjoy your stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good location, quiet

Wonderful property. Shower is not for short people. Really small, can't get head and face out of the way of the water. Hair gets wet every time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home, close to town but in a beautiful National Forest setting. Ginny was a great host!

Ginny was a great communicator and took the time to let us know about the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic Getaway

This is our third time to the property and each experience has been amazing. Ginny Lentz is a conscientious host whose attention to all the little details make everyone feel welcomed! This is a magical place to stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical weekend away

We had a wonderful time and found the RiverWalk studio to be as delightful as our first visit two years ago. Our children loved the fairy garden and arts and crafts that were available. The location is amazing with easy access to Hit Springs, falls, hikes, and more! The owner was highly responsive and added special touches like a bottle of Biltmore wine, freshly cut flowers, and family-friendly activities. We will be back again :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

October stay

the place could have been cleaner... Kuerig didn't work, bed very soft and low to ground. Small shower, glad for 1/2 bath downstairs. We were fortunate to have good weather except for Max Patch day, but we went and walked anyway! Just no view! beautiful place and cabin otherwise...
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely Amazing Place to Stay.

Fantastic place to base your mountain adventure. Located on an isolated hill top far from anything, the only thing you can hear is the roar of the French Broad River below. You are in driving distance dozens of trailheads like Lovers Leap and SilverMine. You can go see Max Patch Bald. Both the Pisgah and Cherokee National Forests are nearby. There is a large grassy area down on the river below where you can fish, make a camp fire, or just watch the river roll on. The French Broad is a VERY strong river. Be sure you know what you are getting into before you get in. The owners have a basket full of directions and details on what to do nearby. And check out the custom Star Guide they made just for here. Some things to expect: You are going to wash your own dishes. There is no laundry. Pack Accordingly. You are deep in the woods, so there may be a few bugs. Visual entertainment options are limited. If you want a giant TV this isn't the place for you. Grocery Options in Hot Springs are some limited in the traditional sense. There are several locations to pick up local ingredients however. River Road is mostly unpaved. Opening and closing the Driveway gate is a strenuous affair for people of smaller stature.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

European gateway.

We love this troll house, cozy and comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely woodsy home

This is truly a lovely property, but very isolated, 5+ miles off a highway. The was overall clean, however, there were ants in the kitchen and roaches upstairs in the bathroom, and downstairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gem in the woods.

We loved our stay in Hot Springs. The house is so nice and tucked away for much privacy. We enjoying the board games the house has on our rainy evening. The only con is the wifi connection but we were there to unplug as much as possible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Escape

Lovely, cozy stay. Very clean and quite relaxing. The king bed is unique but we found it incredibly comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nice mt getaway!

Beautiful new property! Stocked with everything! Just be prepared to drive down a long three mile narrow gravel road. Don't come after dark. It's not marked great. We drove right by and into Tennessee. I was told to not come after dark but we couldn't get there earlier. Besides that, the kids loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
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