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Secluded Cottage with Screened Porch, WiFi, and smart TVs

Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Exterior
Private kitchen
Aerial view
Aerial view

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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West Jefferson, NC
  • Place, Ashe Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, New River State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Elk Shoals
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Secluded Cottage with Screened Porch, WiFi, and smart TVs

Escape to this peaceful mountain retreat at 3000 feet elevation with beautiful views, a huge screened porch, and total privacy just minutes from town.

Located less than 10 minutes from Downtown West Jefferson, The Cottage is close to festivals, art galleries, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and the Ashe County Cheese Factory. Boone is 25 minutes away, Appalachian Ski Resort 45 minutes, and Beech and Sugar Mountain are about an hour.

Inside, you will find a cozy living room and bedroom with Smart TVs and YouTube TV, a fully equipped kitchen with cookware, silverware, and small appliances, and a dual coffee maker that brews either drip or K-cups. A washer and dryer are available for your convenience.

A charcoal grill is located outside for guest use. Please bring your own charcoal.

WiFi provides broadband speeds up to 100 Mbps, perfect for streaming or remote work. There is no landline, and cell service can be spotty in the mountains, so WiFi calling is recommended.

Guests who enjoy the water will find two nearby public river access points:
• Highway 163 Access, less than 5 minutes away, ideal for kayak or tube launches on the South Fork New River.
• Elk Shoals Access (New River State Park – Elk Shoals), about 10 minutes away, featuring a sandy beach, picnic area, and easy wading.

Cottage Lane forms a loop that connects back to pavement on both ends. Simply follow the gravel road past the house and it will return to the main road. There is no need to turn around at the property. A hand-drawn map showing the route is posted on the kitchen bulletin board.

Sorry, no pets.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pets not allowed
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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

About the area

West Jefferson

Located in West Jefferson, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at New River State Park and Mount Jefferson State Park, while Museum of Ashe County History and Appalachian Cultural Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex or Holmes Convocation Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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West Jefferson, NC

What's nearby

  • Ashe Lake - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • New River State Park - 5 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Elk Shoals - 6 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Five Ridge Theatre - 6 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Holy Trinity Episcopal Church - 8 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 155 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lassen Lodge at Ashe Lake - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Monte D Rey - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Cottage with Screened Porch, WiFi, and smart TVs pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Secluded Cottage with Screened Porch, WiFi, and smart TVs?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Cottage with Screened Porch, WiFi, and smart TVs?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Cottage with Screened Porch, WiFi, and smart TVs?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Cottage with Screened Porch, WiFi, and smart TVs located?

Located in the heart of West Jefferson, this cottage is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Ashe Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of New River State Park and Elk Shoals. Saint Mary's Episcopal Church and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nathan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay and it’s a great cabin, especially for the price. Only negative for us was it’s a little tough to in and out of with a motorcycle.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marsha N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our first stay at the Cottage in West Jefferson. Location was private but just a short drive to West Jefferson,Boone,and Valle Crucis.Cottage was spotless clean and had everything you needed for a very comfortable stay.can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaori B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean and comfy cabin. The screened porch was so lovely for the nice cool mountain mornings.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen F.

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

Mountain Getaway!

We loved returning to this sweet cabin! Very clean, well decorated with a great kitchen for a weekend away!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

Best Stay

The property was in a great location. We enjoyed every minute. Property owner was very accommodating!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to get away, like Smoky Mountains without many people. Clean, quiet, very green. The gravel road is challenging to find. Look for a small sign off in the trees and trust the process of the long gravel path. Beautiful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER S.

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

Moore Cottage

The cabin was beautiful and clean. The neighbors were quiet and the view from the back deck was incredible. We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time! Loved the large deck. Sitting on the screened in deck felt like being in a tree house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Great place

This is a very nice place to stay. Clean with everything you need. Will stay here again
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Collette M.

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

Great short getaway

We enjoyed our 3 night getaway in this remarkably quiet home tucked in the woods with an amazingly sized screened in deck for evening book reading and hanging out. Two adults and 2 teens had enough space in the VERY clean and well maintained two-bedrrom/1bath space. It's a quick car ride into West Jefferson to do a little dining and shopping (both Ingels and Walmart within 10 minutes) and this isn't house related but Havana Cafe cuban sandwich was chef's kiss.Cabin is stocked with enough equipment and dining ware to make meals there (outdoor charcoal grill grate needs a little rigging to work properly). If there was a gas grill we didn't see it. The river deck and recreation area were a little underwhelming and not actually great for river access or fishing which was a slight disappointment; however, the house is located close to other New River access areas (Elk Shoals, 88 Bridge, and Wagoner). We opted to drop kayaks at 88 and paddle/fish to Wagoner. The check-in and check-out were both a breeze (love that there wasn't a mile long list of things to do for check-out). Jen even let us know that we could check in a bit earlier than usual.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna C.

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

Beautiful

Our stay here was amazing! It was quiet and cozy! Would highly recommend and can’t wait to come again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony D.

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

Great cabin on the mountain

Spacious/secluded modern cabin on the side of the mountain. Very quiet and well maintained with mountain views and a nice riverside deck that can be accessed by a short drive down the hill.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette R.

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

Peaceful Place.

This cabin was exactly as listed. It was extremely clean, which is a must for me. I absolutely loved the screened in porch. It was also clean which was great.. The only negative that we had was the limited space to park. There was plenty of room to park but actually turning into the space was impossible in an F250. We had to back into the space and then back up the entire distance to the main road. There was nowhere to turn around. Other than that, everything was great and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy F.

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

Excellent small cottage.

The cottage was very cozy and not too difficult to find. The cottage was well laid out. The living room furniture wasn't very comfortable but the bed was. We stayed inside most of one day due to weather. The private access to the river was not easy to find. The map available for use was in poor condition. There is no good way to park near the private river access. Vegetation near the river access was heavily overgrown and was not inviting to use. There seemed to only be about a 3ft wide spot on the river bank that could be used to access river but the river moves too quickly in that spot to use recreationally unless fishing. Even fishing in that area would seem to be a challenge. That was probably the only part that was truly disappointing since we were specifically looking for a place with water access. The price was good so I can't complain too much.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil M.

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

Short stay to visit friends

Property was perfect. The weather wasn't. Windy, cold and snow.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie G.

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

Lovely cabin

This cabin was lovely and comfortable. The master bed was very comfortable. The view was great. We saw deer on multiple days and a fox. The water pressure in the shower was strong. The screen porch was a big plus!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

Great cabin

Great cabin! Very private and one of the cleanest we have stayed in!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tpobackus W.

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

Great place

We throughly enjoyed this location. Better than advertised. Close enough to everywhere and everything you want but still secluded.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gigi S.

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

Cozy and peaceful

Adorable cabin with enough space for a family of four and all the amenities we needed. Beds are comfortable, plentiful bath towels and a washer and dryer. Beautiful location and views.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen O., Indian Trail, NC

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

Great place

My parents had a great time! Everything was great and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonjia O.

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

Quiet and peaceful

Secluded and peaceful but close to town. Deer were everywhere and fishing was great! This is a great place to go if you want to get away from it all!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli K.

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

Amazing location!

My husband and I stayed here for a childfree weekend and what a relaxing experience it was! Convenient location not far from West Jefferson. The river front access was also a fun addition. Host was great to communicate with, and made sure we had everything we needed. We plan to come back but bring the kids!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

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

Slice of heaven

This house was perfect for a quiet peaceful get away. It was easy to get to and it was exactly as it an appeared on the site. It was very clean and was ver comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Klaus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really secluded

It was perfect for a relaxing weekend away from the hustle and bustle of work and life
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Wonderful getaway!

We had a wonderful stay here. The bedroom setup - a king in the master and bunk beds in the second room- was perfect for our family with two little ones (and the king bed was very comfortable)! The screened in porch was lovely to use and the house had a perfect amount of amenities. Jennifer was extremely responsive and welcoming. Thank you!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Moore

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Our family lives in Charlotte, NC. We have our own business there. We enjoy coming to the mountains to hike, canoe, fish, swim, and relax in the quiet.

Why they chose this property

We built this cottage to suit a small family. We selected the location for the view, proximity to shopping, and being close to the New River. We wanted ease of maintenance and high quality.

What makes this property unique

The porch is a generous 12x30 and furnished to make the most of the outdoors. In the summer, when the Piedmont temps top a hundred, this 3000' high screened living area the best place to spend the afternoon.

Its hard to find a rental with river access, a well appointed home, a view, all tucked out of sight, yet so close to town.

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