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Classic Romantic Creek View D/T Cottage~ Walk to town & AT ~Relax on the Porch

Riverside cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Quaint Blue Heron blanketed in a fresh winter snow.
The spacious bedroom with a king bed is a comfy nest to get a great night sleep
The light filled living room has a gas fireplace, a perfect place to unwind
The  Appalachian Trail is the sidewalk in downtown, a short walk away (1/8 mile)
Looking at Spring Creek from the deck, beautiful in all seasons of the year.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2850 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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  • Place, Madison County Public Library
  • Place, French Broad River
  • Place, Hot Springs Resort And Spa

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Cozy Bedroom, King Bed

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom with Garden Tub

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Classic Romantic Creek View D/T Cottage~ Walk to town & AT ~Relax on the Porch

Blue Heron Cottage sits on a bluff above Spring Creek, a renowned trout fishing stream in the Pisgah National Forest, where you hear the flow of the stream at all times of the day. While relaxing on the deck or within the house with the sliding doors open, we hope you find time to kick back and just be. A writer and artist dream spot to reinvigorate one's senses. Love birds and wildlife? This is a fantastic spot to watch for heron, osprey, eagles, beaver, and otter. All the modern amenities in a very laid back atmosphere. Nicely appointed 1920s bungalow located in downtown Hot Springs, North Carolina.

You will find everything you need in the house, such as a nicely stocked kitchen, linens, laundry, and wifi, while you experience the charm of Hot Springs and the proximity to all this area has to offer. From the cottage, you will be able to walk to the Appalachian Trail less than 1/4 mile from the house, natural hot springs spa (The Hot Springs Resort and Spa, one of the only on the Eastern side of the country), local brewery (top tier beer and tacos in a fun outdoor setting), famous local diner, restaurants, and more (rafting on the French Broad River). If you have more of an adventure up your sleeve, you can get to many other trails and destinations along with Asheville in less than an hours drive.

The cottage includes 1 spacious bedroom with a King-sized bed. There is a bathroom with a large garden tub and shower combo. The living room has views over the creek and a gas fireplace with a Smart TV for streaming your favorite channels. The kitchen is spacious and offers everything you need to eat in if you choose. Fiber optic internet service has been added so that guests have the best internet option in town. We would love to host you at the Blue Heron Cottage.

The cottage rental allows pets with an additional fee. We limit pets to dogs under 60 pounds and 1 dog per rental period.

Hot Springs is a great destination in all seasons! The weather is mild and roads are tended in the winter time. The Hot Springs Spa is open year-around for hot mineral soaks. Restaurants and shops are open as well, and we love to hike the Lover's Leap trail on cool, sunny days when things are a bit quieter around here.
Summer is a wonderful season to enjoy many things to do outside, including rafting and tubing and venturing up to Max Patch Bald.
Spring sees beautiful mountain wildflowers and hikers traveling through on the Appalachian Trail.
Fall never disappoints with endless potential to see the trees changing at different elevations and finishing your day with a fire and soak in the natural hot springs or a beer at Big Pillow Brewing.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Take out the rubbish
Lock the doors and return the keys
Please wash all dishes. They can be left out to dry and for the housekeeper to put away
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Hot Springs

Located in Hot Springs, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Hot Springs Resort And Spa and Paint Creek Recreation Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Marshall Nature Sanctuary and Pisgah National Forest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hot Springs, NC

What's nearby

  • Madison County Public Library - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hot Springs Library - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • French Broad River - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hot Springs Resort And Spa - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 58 min drive - 69.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Pillow Brewing - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Laurel River Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Vinyl Pies - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Vaste Riviere - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Smoky Mountain Diner - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic Romantic Creek View D/T Cottage~ Walk to town & AT ~Relax on the Porch pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Classic Romantic Creek View D/T Cottage~ Walk to town & AT ~Relax on the Porch?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Classic Romantic Creek View D/T Cottage~ Walk to town & AT ~Relax on the Porch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic Romantic Creek View D/T Cottage~ Walk to town & AT ~Relax on the Porch?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Classic Romantic Creek View D/T Cottage~ Walk to town & AT ~Relax on the Porch located?

Located in the heart of Hot Springs, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Madison County Public Library and Hot Springs Resort And Spa. Hot Springs Library and Pisgah National Forest are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

PETER H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second time here, we love this place, and like that we can feel very secluded on the back deck overlooking the creek but also easily walk downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrtrumpet44

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was so beautiful we had a hard time leaving to see the sights. It’s perfectly furnished. It overlooks a bend in Spring Creek which I could look at for hours. Our Cockapoo loved the fenced in deck where she could view all the nature safely contained. It’s right in town and fully equipped. We walked by it for years while we were camping, and now we had the joy of experiencing it.
Deck
Spring Creek view from deck.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginger W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent view over the water.We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well furnished, nicely located, and so peaceful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Lovely property. Great community thats in process of rebuilding from helene. If you're looking for a very chill place for two where you can walk to everything you can't beat this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. Love the views of the river from the deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose M.

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

Adorable and Walkable

I would absolutely stay here again. Perfect getaway for my spouse and I while we were in town for a wedding. I loved that restaurants/stores/brewery were all a short walk away. The sound of the creek behind the house was also so relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Volunteer reunion

We helped out at Spring Creek hotel and restaurant during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denny S.

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

Hot Springs Hideaway

Blue Heron cottage was perfect for our weekend in Hot Springs. Everything in Hot Springs was in walking distance. We were able to access the restaurants in downtown with ease. We enjoyed a soak at the Hot Springs resort and several opportunities to hike local trails. We want to wish all our best to the citizens of HS as they continue their recovery from Hurrican Helene.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne C.

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

Great Place

What a beautiful place to stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart W.

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

Relaxing

Great cabin to stay and relax in
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

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

Great Place to Stay!

We loved staying at Blue Heron! Being by Spring Creek is so relaxing and beautiful! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Great weekend getaway

Nice house in the perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben T.

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

This property is clean greatly cared for

We had a wonderful time during our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

joe b.

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

Great Getaway

all you need to get away from it all....right here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris S.

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

Perfect getaway

Relaxing and cozy in this great escape! We will definitely return!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David E.

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

great property!

very relaxing spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

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

Awesome location for a getaway

This property had everything we could need. It was spacious & cute with a beautiful view. The location couldn't have been any better. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly E.

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

Perfect for Two

We enjoyed our stay at this charming cottage! We loved the location to town, the deck overlooking the river in the back and the quiet street. We hope to make it back again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Cutest lil house on the river

Loved this little home on the river so much. We will definitely be back to Hot Springs and looking to stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary R.

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

Great location

With in walking distance of all of Hot Springs and at the same time located in a beautiful spot along Sring Creek.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Howard P.

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

Excellent stay

Absolutely lovely place. Literally nothing but positives can be said about the property. Hope to stay again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

John W.

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

Relaxing getaway!

Once more we enjoyed every day we spent at Blue Heron in Hot Springs. The house is wonderful, clean, comfortable and in a nice neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauri B.

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

Perfect mountain getaway

Loved staying in this adorable home in this quaint little village. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Dustin J.

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

Wonderful experience!

We were married in Hot Springs in 2015 and this was our first trip back to the cottage since then and we had another amazing experience! Such a cute and cozy place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Hot Springs Getaway

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I purchased the Blue Heron around 2010 as an investment in the town I have lived in since around 2000. When I bought the house, it was in pretty bad shape and I thought that I could update it while keeping the charm of the original structure. I have worked in hospitality since college when I moved to Hot Springs to help my parents run their bed and breakfast.

Why they chose this property

It is close to my house, as well as my family's. I enjoy how walkable it is and the friendly people who live in the town of Hot Springs.

What makes this property unique

The house is well cared for and tended to. I feel like guest can get really comfortable in this space while they are exploring the area. It can be used as a base camp for adventure, or its perfectly suitable to spend days just enjoying being cozy in a sweet little spot by the creek.

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