Cottage holiday rentals in Lake James

The Loverly is truly lovely—you’ll feel at home! With a fireplace, a chaise lounge, a hot tub, and more, it’s the perfect retreat. Plan a shopping day in Hendersonville. The local consignment shop, which supports hospice care, offers great prices. For a meal, check out Shine—known for unique dishes and excellent service. In Fairview, The Local Joint is a must-visit. This old-fashioned diner, owned by a single mom, serves hearty meals that last all day. Their eggs Benedict, with fresh spinach, avocado, and homemade skillet potatoes, is a standout. Watching “CoCo” cook—his energy is unmatched—is an experience! Get there early; we went twice, and it was packed. Consider contributing to The Local Joint’s “pay it forward” option. A $10 donation covers a meal for someone in need. This region of North Carolina was severely impacted by Hurricane Helene. The destruction is heartbreaking, but the community is rebuilding. Many businesses and walking trails remain closed, so keep that in mind.

We were visiting Asheville for a friends wedding and this provided the space and amenities we needed for a long weekend. It was peaceful and had a nice patio and outdoor space. It was an awesome suprise to see the fireflies twinkling in the trees by the creek at night while relaxing after a long day. It was just me and my husband but would be nice for a group of adults or a family getaway also. Plenty of space. Thanks for a good vacation!

Perfect location! The place was great for my kids and I. My husband is deployed and this was the first trip we have taken without him. We felt very safe in the area. 10/10 would recommend. Thank you for hosting us.

We loved our stay! Everything we wanted to do was in close proximity and the recommendations for food were amazing! Our stay was peaceful and the cottage itself was lovely.

Excellent location for hiking and enjoying the town of Blowing Rock. The view from the property was beautiful. The kitchen was well stocked.

Big backyard was perfect for the dogs. The Cottage was just as described Very clean with everything we needed for the weekend. We contacted Brandon once for broken blowdryer and he offered to run one over in a couple hours. Very responsive and accommodating. We will stay again

Really enjoyed our stay. The view and sunsets were spectacular. The beds were extremely comfortable. We really enjoyed the hot tub. Great place!!

We had a lovely weekend staying at the treehouse while visiting family nearby. The cabin was quiet and cozy!

We enjoyed our stay here. It was a great location for getting around Asheville. The house was clean and roomy enough for our family of 5.

A peaceful, pet friendly place to stay just 4 minutes from the agriculture center. My dog and I felt right at home.

It was a rocky start since the place wasn't ready when we arrived at check-in time. Normally we arrive later anyway, but we had been up since early and had already explored the area for several hours. We just wanted to rest for a few before heading back out. Michael and Joseph went way above and beyond to rectify the situation and the place was ready in less than an hour. We loved the house, especially the California king bed. It was so comfy that I'm going to buy a Tuft and Needle bed. Our dog loved the house and quiet neighborhood too. My only suggestion for improvement would be blackout curtains in the bedroom. It was nice that the bedroom was separated by doors from the living room area, and that despite the unit being attached to the main house, it felt like its own space. The place is walkable to downtown (almost exactly a mile) but it was a little warm so we drove most of the time and went to River Arts District a lot too (quick drive). We would definitely stay here again.

Absolutely wonderful stay! The home was spotless, cozy, and exactly as described. The host was incredibly responsive and made us feel right at home. We would absolutely stay here again - highly recommend!

Our first ABNB experience and Bill made everything easy. House was perfect for us. We are in our 50s and traveled with my 75yr old mom and too small pups. The house is amazing, clean, quiet area off the main rd. Exactly what we wanted. We will definitely return as my kids and grandkids live up here. Perfect host!

A little tricky getting there as still some road work from Helene, but well worth it. Very quiet other than the stream and nature noises. Great getaway with lots of hiking trails nearby. Everything you need is there, and beds very comfortable

Very nice cozy little cabin. Great view. Hosts were great. It was a little closer to the highway than expected but it still felt very private at the same time and there was very little road noise at night.. everything else was perfect. Blowing Rock is the best town in the NC mountains (and there are plenty of great towns in the NC mountains). Great restaurants, local shopping and hometown feel. Trails, fishing, golf and centrally located to a lot that the Blue Ridge Mountains of NC has to offer. Highly recommend this airbnb and would go back again.

We are repeat customers and appreciated the wee bit cottage's recent 5/2025 exterior improvements and new landscaping.. Terry's attention to detail always provides us(and our dogs) a great stay in Tryon

Jen was a great host! My wife and I stayed in Asheville for the weekend as her birthday gift and we can’t say enough how much we enjoyed the space. The views were great, the screened in back porch was peaceful, and my wife LOVED seeing and talking to the cows!

Extremely quaint and cozy. Quiet and serene. Close to downtown. All necessities provided.

My husband and I just spent 3 glorious days at this charming cottage and it was a wonderful experience! The cottage was exactly as depicted in the photos and as described in the listing. In fact, the kitchenette proved more than adequate for preparing a meal! While we did opt for dining out, I think the next time we visit, I will plan a meal or two. The kitchenette was fully-equipped with pots, pans, utensils and dishware and the freezer in the mini-fridge can easily accommodate a bag of ice (fabulous for me as I’m an Iced Tea aficionado)! Situated in the heart of Burnsville, the cottage is very close to fine restaurants, an ice cream shop and coffee shops … each within walking distance. Jennifer was so gracious and attentive to our questions and was always quick to respond. The rental was peaceful and I enjoyed staying in one afternoon just to indulge in watercolor painting. Book a stay at this charming cottage!

We frequently visit Western North Carolina, best Airbnb for the price thus far. Would love to come back and stay with them again soon!

We stayed at Christine's AirBnB during our wedding week in Asheville. The house was perfect, in a great location with a view of the mountains from the front porch. Christine went above and beyond when we checked in and truly made our important week a memorable one. We loved every aspect of the AirBnB. It was exactly what we had hoped and even exceeded our expectations. We will definitely try out another of her properties in the future. We highly recommend booking this place in Asheville if it's available :) - Holly & Andrew

This cottage was perfect for our needs. It's tastefully decorated and comfortable with all kinds of extras provided. The kitchen is unusually well stocked with pots and pans, cutlery, utensils, and spices, so you can cook a full meal, if you want to. The neighborhood and the view from the porch are both lovely. You feel as if you are out in the country, but, in fact, you are very close to a large Ingles grocery and other shops. Plus, it's easy to get into downtown Asheville. We especially enjoyed watching the fireflies at night and listening to the birds in the morning, including an indigo bunting. One night, we even saw a black bear! We look forward to returning.

Me and my group stayed at Averee and Tim’s place for three days, and we absolutely adored it! The location was exactly what we wanted, a little removed but still close enough to town for comfort. The home was beautifully decorated, and we appreciated the time that must have gone into creating such a lovely experience for their guests. We cannot recommend this place enough! Peaceful, cozy, and the hosts were lovely as well. Perfect!

Amber was very proactive. Instructions were clear for checking in and out and for house rules. Having a shower tall enough for me was nice as well!