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Cozy Cottage Beside Creek with Waterfalls

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gerton, NC
  • CMLC Florence Nature Preserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Chimney Rock State Park
  • Biltmore Estate
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the area

Gerton

Located in Gerton, this cottage is on the waterfront, a 1-minute drive from CMLC Florence Nature Preserve and 9 minutes from Chimney Rock State Park. .This cottage is 19.7 mi (31.7 km) from Biltmore Estate and 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance.
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What's nearby

  • CMLC Florence Nature Preserve - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance - 23 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 32 min drive - 31.3 km
  • Lake Lure Beach and Water Park - 58 min drive - 44.2 km
  • Lake Lure - 59 min drive - 45.2 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Turgua Brewing - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Local Joint - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Point Lookout Vineyards - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Whistle Hop Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Village Scoop - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free cottage features ecotours nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Julia Considine

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: non smoking only

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 330 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: children welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Come Enjoy Early Fall in the Midst of the Leaves
Spring special! One Biltmore Estate ticket with any booking!

Cozy Cottage Beside Creek with Waterfalls Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gwen A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Get Away

We enjoyed our stay. The cottage was very clean. It was on a creek and we loved falling asleep at night listening to the water. Very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary trip

Great! So relaxing and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Secluded cabin, beautiful property

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cabin at Laughing Waters. It is an idyllic setting in a beautiful forest by the creek and conveniently located near Asheville. We’ve stayed here several times and it always proves to be the perfect place to check out and relax. Each time, we leave rested and rejuvenated. The host of this property is readily available, responsive, and accommodating. The cabin itself is clean, well equipped, and charming. Helene had a tremendous impact on the community; however, the atmosphere around the cabin is better than ever. The creek is much larger and more accessible, several great spots for a creekside fire. The area around the cabin has opened up to reveal the beauty of the property. We highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage in the woods

The property is perfect and has everything you need to unplug, relax and enjoy nature in its purest form. The creek running next to the cottage was beautiful and the trails surrounding the area are definitely worth checking out. I will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect weekend getaway

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marci C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Simply the Best!

As advertised, it is tranquil, self-contained, and centrally located. It is close to trails and has a beautiful setting. We would repeat the experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

It was wonderful having the stream and waterfall in the backyard. The view and the sounds really make you feel at peace. The property was great and the owners are wonderful as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Escape the world

We were looking for a short getaway where we could hike some and read much. We couldn't have been happier with the beautiful cabin and the wonderful sounds of the creek tumbling over the rocks in the stream bed. For short hikes, we left our car parked and could walk along the trails in either direction. A lovely place to enjoy nature!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Could not have been better.

Lived up to the reviews left by all. Host turned us on to a little private swimming hole just up the creek. Cabin itself is absolutely secluded and wonderful. Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

JRB

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Spot

Extremely relaxing getaway in the hills. Clean house and property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect couples getaway

Everything was perfect. Close to Asheville proper but completely remote feeling. Property is beautiful with ample trails nearby. Would definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelli M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and quite cozy with a great location

Definitely the cutest and cleanest cottage i have been to. Love the location and the peace it brought us. The grounds were great and the communication with the host was amazing. We will be back for sure. Hoping for the spring.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristene G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location, private stream & waterfall, comfy cottage.

Cottage had everything we needed, especially the full sized washer and dryer was super handy. Would have liked some newer "green pans" for cooking. Everything else was environmentally perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place

This cabin was perfect. The location, the waterfalls, and the hiking trails were amazing. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frankie P., Lexington SC

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin in the woods

If you like rustic, mountainous natural settings then this is perfect for you. No TV, radio or Wi-Fi (except inside of cabin) Hiking trails galore connecting to the property, listening to the water & streams 24/7 outside your windows. Cascading rocks, vines and fresh air…comfortable bed, nice pillows, adequate kitchen for most meals. Bring your groceries and snacks. Nearest grocery about 20-30 minutes.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christoph R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for getting out of city life

Cabin is small and quaint. Kitchen has everything you need. Property is fun to explore. The view from the porch is AMAZING!!! The sounds of the water will soothe anyone! Small things to consider: no tv, rocking chairs/futon are extremely uncomfortable and these are only places really to sit except porch chairs. Its a decent drive to grocery store so bring your stuff with you! Overall it was a great relaxing extended weekend 🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint and Serene!

I wanted nothing more than to spend my birthday weekend in nature, but still close to Asheville to explore there as well. This cottage exceeded all expectations! Julia was quick in responses and thorough in her check-in/check-out instructions. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike B., Mount Pleasant, SC

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy river cottage

Fantastic little cottage on a gorgeous private and quiet property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous

Absolutely loved this cabin and all its surrounding natural beauty!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Most beautiful place

This may be the most peaceful and gorgeous place I have ever stayed. So quiet and endless things to see. . Could explore for days.... Will be visiting again..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

This property exceeded all my expectations. The location is absolutely pristine; you can’t ask for more than a tucked away cottage with a stream and small trail running right behind it. Check in/out was a breeze, and the host is very communicative. Driving instructions were clear and easy to follow. It’s in the perfect location to be close enough to popular sites, but tucked away enough that it feels like you’re staying in the middle of nowhere. Property is gorgeous, cabin is well-maintained, clean, and safe. I cried when we had to leave! 10/10 would stay again and would recommend to anyone!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin B., Hamptonville, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

We had a great 26th Anniversary getaway. We hiked the trails, enjoyed the waterfalls and the serenity of this place. It is rhe perfect distance from Hendersonville, Asheville and Lake Lure. We will be back!! Owner was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Son and Father vacation

The cottage was exactly as advertised. Very clean and very peaceful. I would recommend this getaway to anyone.We will be back lots to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Cabin feels deep in the woods with a river running about 20yrds down a hill from the cabin. The entire property has one thing after another to explore, from amazing trails, waterfalls, orchids and ponds. The cabin had everything we needed. Wifi was excellent. Check in and out was stress free. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

Perfect place to unplug and have some adventures. I stayed here with my 3 daughters (ages 3, 5, and 10), and the futon worked great as a second bed once folded out. The access to immediate (and breathtaking) hiking trails and waterfalls was our favorite part.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023