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Cozy Cottage Beside Creek with Waterfalls

Riverside cottage with kitchen and patio

Upper waterfall and Laughing Waters Creekside Cottage

Overview
Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3330 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

Place, CMLC Florence Nature Preserve
Place, Chimney Rock State Park
Place, Biltmore Estate
Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Cozy Cottage Beside Creek with Waterfalls

Enjoy a get-away in an comfortable cottage overlooking two beautiful waterfalls on the cascading Hickory Nut Creek. The cottage is nestled at the base of Little Bearwallow Mountain next to 200 acres of natural forest with five miles of hiking trails. It is located only 17 miles from downtown Asheville, in the heart of the incredible Hickory Nut Gorge. This all-log cottage contains a kitchen/living room, bathroom and a bedroom that sleeps two people. It is part of the Laughing Waters Retreat Center in the Hickory Nut Forest Community. A special place for a peaceful, quiet retreat in these beautiful sacred mountains! This area is still recovering from Hurricane Helene. Unfortunately, you won't be able to access Lake Lure right now.
If you are looking for larger accommodations, please refer to our lodge also on Laughing Waters property! Listing number HA 3565781

WIFI We will do our absolute best to provide WIFI however this a wilderness wedding venue and sometimes coverage is poor.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Pets not allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Non smoking only

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gerton

Located in Gerton, this cottage is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Biltmore Estate and Chimney Rock Gemstone Mine are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Chimney Rock Adventure Golf and Justus Orchard. Lake Lure Adventure Company and Asheville's Fun Depot are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and mountain biking.

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What's nearby

CMLC Florence Nature Preserve - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Hickory Nut Gap Farm - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance - 23 min drive - 23.5 km
Biltmore Estate - 32 min drive - 31.3 km
Lake Lure - 59 min drive - 45.2 km

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

‪Turgua Brewing - ‬16 min drive
‪Point Lookout Winery - ‬22 min drive
‪Whistle Hop Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive
‪The Joint Next Door - ‬14 min drive
‪Geneva Riverside Lodging and Tiki Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Cottage Beside Creek with Waterfalls pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Cottage Beside Creek with Waterfalls?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Cottage Beside Creek with Waterfalls?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Cottage Beside Creek with Waterfalls located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from CMLC Florence Nature Preserve and within 6 mi (10 km) of Chimney Rock State Park and Hickory Nut Gap Farm. Chimney Rock Gemstone Mine and Chimney Rock Adventure Golf are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Julia Considine

Why they chose this property

We don’t feel we 'own' this land. Rather, we feel more aligned as stewards, here to protect it. We are full of wonder and awe at nature’s intricate beauty. Living here is about discovering mysteries and miracles: the springtime sprouting shoots on the forest floor, the blooming of delicate wildflowers, the soaring trees spreading green leaves in a summer canopy, the magical transformation into vibrant fall colors, and the reappearance of the distant mountain vistas in winter.

We have kept the most special places wild for all to enjoy: the cascading streams, tumbling waterfalls, sheer cliffs, and distant vistas. Residents and visitors can enjoy miles of hiking trails on our land, in the adjoining 600 acres of the Florence Nature Preserve, and down the gorge in Chimney Rock State Park.

If you love the outdoors, this is magical place!

What makes this property unique

We are deep in the heart of the Hickory Nut Gorge, a steep valley carved out of the mountains starting at the continental divide dropping down to Chimney Rock State Park and Lake Lure. From your cottage overlooking two beautiful waterfalls, you can hike up to the top of Little Bearwallow Mountain through 200 acres of natural forest with amazing views. The cottage is part of the Laughing Waters Retreat Center in Hickory Nut Forest. This sustainable eco-community includes organic gardens and apple orchard, conserved lands, renewable energy, and solar-green homes. Guests are welcome to hike, swim, bird watch, enjoy the gardens, go mountain biking, or just relax on the deck and listen to the sound of the rushing water. Enjoy dining in Chimney Rock and Lake Lure, or make your own feast in the cottage kitchen. And we are only 17 miles from all the music, restaurants and culture in Asheville.

Come experience a special place for a peaceful, quiet retreat in these beautiful sacred mountains!