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Three Cub Cottage in historic Flat Rock

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A greenhouse with a glass roof, surrounded by a variety of colorful flowers and a well-maintained garden path.
A large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, featuring a central entrance with a covered porch and multiple windows with red trim.
A cozy living room with a wooden interior, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair.
A wooden interior with a 'WELCOME' sign, a stove, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A house with a porch, a welcome sign, and a mailbox.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Flat Rock Playhouse
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Flat Rock, NC
  • Place, Bonclarken Conference Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Flat Rock Playhouse
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Three Cub Cottage in historic Flat Rock

The bedroom of this cottage is separate from the living/dining area. The bedroom has a king size bed.

The cottage is 610 square feet of panelled coziness nestled in shady woods within walking distance of the Flat Rock Playhouse and Carl Sandburg National Historic Site and Flat Rock's "Rainbow Row" (0.4 mile). The cottage is a separate living area but connected to the owners' house by a common roof.

The cottage is located within the Bonclarken Conference Center. More about Bonclarken can been seen here:

https://www.bonclarken.org/?gclid=CjwKCAjw_sn8BRBrEiwAnUGJDg0r5iTOsbWf5evQUpqyUPA9V3X47UV-AHeBM04T7F6s3fw2wcuUQRoCCPAQAvD_BwE

15 miles to Dupont State Forest. 3.3 miles to downtown Hendersonville. 26 miles to Biltmore. 32 miles to Pisgah National Forest. 23 miles to Chimney Rock and Lake Lure. 31 miles to Asheville. 18 miles to Sierra Nevada brewery. 35 miles to Greenville, SC. Many excellent restaurants nearby. Many local breweries, wineries, and ciderworks.

An article in Birds and Blooms magazine gives more information about Flat Rock:

https://www.birdsandblooms.com/travel/gardens-and-parks/flat-rock-north-carolina/

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Trash goes to trash can out on deck out the kitchen
Turn off lights unless you’re leaving very early . Leave doors unlocked.
Please wash dirty dishes 😊
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2014124vb
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

Flat Rock

Located in Flat Rock, this cottage is in a rural area. Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site and Oakdale Cemetery are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Jones Gap State Park and Cedar Mountain Naturaland Trust. Mineral and Lapidary Museum and Team ECCO Ocean Center and Aquarium are also worth visiting. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and horse riding nearby.
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Flat Rock, NC

What's nearby

  • Bonclarken Conference Center - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Flat Rock Playhouse - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Park at Flat Rock - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing Park - 22 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Three Cub Cottage in historic Flat Rock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Three Cub Cottage in historic Flat Rock?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Three Cub Cottage in historic Flat Rock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Three Cub Cottage in historic Flat Rock?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Three Cub Cottage in historic Flat Rock located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Flat Rock Playhouse, Bonclarken Conference Center and Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site. The Park at Flat Rock and Western North Carolina Air Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage had everything you needed and was very clean. Great location to many attractions. The host is very friendly and helpful. We will definitely rent there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable little cottage very clean and comfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2026
Thank you for reviewing your stay at three Cub Cottage.If you’re coming back to this area,please stay with us. We are pleased to have guest who take good care of our little place,
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I was absolutely Thrilled with this darling cabin in Flat Rock, NC. Roz was THE Very Best Host EVER!! It was clean, well organized, fully stocked and perfectly located to all the fun stuff in Flat Rock. I will Absolutely return to see Roz again. And, if you don't know how awesome Flat Rock is, you are missing out. Loved it!!! Ann
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely helpful host and very cute unit. We loved our stay and it was an excellent location! Very close to a ton of Breweries and historic sites. We highly recommend flat rock bakery right around the corner!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location. Clean and well kept. All the amenities you need. Very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2026
Thank you for visiting our little cottage 😊, I’m pleased you enjoyed your stay at Three Cub Cottage. If you’re back in the area, please consider visiting us again. We enjoy seeing return guest. Thank you for your review, have a wonderful day. 😊🐻
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Three Cubs Cottage was the cutest little place! The pictures do not do it justice. It was larger than expected and served all of our needs well. Very clean and cozy. Roz our host was great! We would highly recommend and will stay there again if we are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Every aspect of my stay at Three Cub Cottage was very pleasant and easy. Our host and hostess are very thoughtful and communicative, both about how little details work in the cottage and our phone exchange. I hope to come back and stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing little cottage, very clean, quiet and relaxing. Close to downtown Hendersonville and bike trails. Check in was very easy and the host was wonderful, the snacks and drinks in the refrigerator was a nice touch. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jun, 2026
We are so pleased you enjoyed your visit. We look forward to your return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Three Cub Cottage proved to be charming, well-kept, very clean, and just perfect for our week's stay. We loved having a 2nd bedroom to stash our clothes (complete w/washer & dryer, a fully equipped kitchen, a comfy living room w/ TV & DVR, a relaxing bedroom, and a sweet outdoor deck w/table & chairs. Our hosts couldn't have been nicer or more accommodating. The location - great, very quiet and easily accessible. Nearby you'd find the Flat Rock Playhouse & Carl Sandburg estate. We would love to return & stay there again one day.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay and the host was very friendly and accomodating!!! The bed was nice and firm and the heaters kept us very cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec, 2025
We are so pleased you enjoyed your visit. You realize our VRBO is open year round, Flat Rock has 4 distinct seasons, and you are welcome to return anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing space, very well equipped and exactly what we were looking for. Host is very easy to talk to and quick to respond. Absolutely would come stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host greeted us upon arrival and responded efficiently to a request. The cabin was comfortable and clean. We had an excellent experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean and well-laid out. There were drinks in the fridge, and coffee and tea on the kitchen counter.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable cabin, conveniently located close to everything. Clean, comfy, quiet. Easy check-in. Snacks, waters, & wine provided by owner were a lovely touch. Birdsong from front sitting area was delightful! Extra bedroom (not needed this time) & washer/dryer are helpful. Truly, couldn't have been better. Thank you for providing a calm setting to unwind and relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr, 2026
We are so grateful that you were able to briefly enjoy what we get to enjoy every day. Please plan to return at you earliest convenience. Thank you for your wonderful review. 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Words cannot fully express our gratitude for Roz. She is pure kindness — offered to adjust our reservation to accommodate our situation with a loved one, and showed extraordinary empathy. Besides all that, the cottage is charming, peaceful, spotless, comfortable, and the bed is fabulous.If you are looking for a host with a genuinely beautiful soul, and a property that feels like a home away from home, look no further. Thank you, Roz, you’re special!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property in a wonderful location. Very clean and had all the comforts of home. Also a peaceful and quiet location. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time and it was very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept, 2025
Pleased you enjoyed your stay. Come back and enjoy more of Western North Carolina.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was in a great area and was very clean. Me and my boyfriend stayed here and absolutely loved it. Communication was great and easy!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice will stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
3 Cubs sets the standard for excellence for accommodation and hospitality: 5 stars from beginning to end. The hosts hv thought of everything a visitor could want, and then some, with comfortable furnishings, nice quality linens, v. comfortable beds, well-equipped kitchen, excellent tub/shower, and a nice selection of books n games for when you just want to chill. Everything is immaculate. The cottage is well off the road so v quiet n guests hv use of two peaceful sitting out areas. The pine wood finishing inside, while rustic, indicates it was done by someone who takes pride in his work. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Great location. Easy drive to many great places to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was extremely welcoming and helpful with suggestions for local places to eat and visit. Cabin was clean and so handy to nearby towns. It had everything we could possibly want. It was cute and well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Great location - great proximity to good hiking and great food. Cozy place with some excellent snacks. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Roz Sheppard

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I am a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother born and raised in the panhandle of Florida who loves the western NC mountains.

This property was originally purchased by my husband's paternal grandmother in 1964 when it was known as the Honeymoon Cottage. My husband inherited it from his parents in 1998 and we built an addition to the cottage in 2000. We live in that addition adjacent to the cottage.

When the bears visited, we gave a new name to the cottage.

Why they chose this property

This property is secluded, surrounded by trees. It is a great neighborhood for walking and the conference grounds supply some seasonal opportunities. Flat Rock Park with hiking trails is less than 1 mile away. The ample trails at Carl Sandburg Historic Site are within walking distance. Flat Rock's Rainbow Row is within walking distance.

What makes this property unique

This property is located in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian denominational conference grounds so that guests have the privilege of use of conference facilities when they are open.

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