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Easy Breezy beach house on secluded waterfront
🏝️🌞🐬 Take it easy at this unique and tranquil beach cottage nestled in the woods on the Albemarle sound! This hidden gem provides a unique combo of a rural getaway and the beach! Wildlife is truly plentiful at this romantic escape or family vacay- see dolphins, otters, turtles, etc. Enjoy 3 cozy bedrooms, new hot tub, private dock, kayaks, personal balcony off each room with amazing views! Located conveniently between downtown Elizabeth city and Outer Banks. Relaxation and serenity awaits you!🌊🏖️☀️

Mountain Magic-Peaceful, Cozy, Pet-Friendly Escape
Welcome to Mountain Magic! This cozy cottage is the perfect location for your Great Smoky Mountain escape. Tucked on a creek with stunning views, this newly renovated and charming cottage will take your breath away. Set on 8 acres and surrounded by forest, you can relax on the covered porch and watch wildlife, or roast marshmallows at the creekside fire pit. Designed with the comfort of our guests and their pets in mind, Mountain Magic has everything you need for a fantastic mountain retreat.

Creekside Cottage on Pine Orchard Creek, Todd, NC
Beautiful cottage overlooking Pine Orchard Creek! Enjoy the picture perfect setting of Todd, NC. Our cottage is part of a 17 acre historic farm dating back to 1881. Play in our huge yard, take a dip in the creek, or a hike up our mountain to our private lookout! 1/2 mile from New River with tubing, kayaking and fishing! 15 min to Boone, 15 min to West Jefferson. Perfect for a weekend getaway or for ASU parents! Stocked with goodies including local coffee, our farm fresh eggs, and homemade bread.

Private cozy lake home with indoor pool!
Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space. Secluded home yet close to town. Nestled in a quiet cove right off the main channel on Lake Hickory. It has a heated indoor pool so even in the winter time you can enjoy the water with view of the lake. There is a dock as well. So if you happen to want to enjoy the lake, you can. The house has its own boat ramp so if you want to bring your own boat you can. If not there are places to rent them from. Hope you come and enjoy our piece of paradise.

The Skipper- 3 bedroom/Simply Adorable
The Skipper located on High Rock Lake highlights a large beautiful deck and pier filled with cozy seating and a Blackstone for preparing meals. It offers a screened-in porch off the kitchen for early mornings and late nights. This cabin offers a galley kitchen, dining area, family room, 3 bedrooms, and two full baths. All rooms have black out curtains for necessary naps during the day. A well trained dog is welcome during your stay. The Skipper- a quiet and perfect vacation spot to relax.

Cozy Cabin w/Hot Tub, Mountain View & Fire Pit
Your harmonious mountain retreat awaits in Chimney Rock. This cozy, dog-friendly cottage invites you to slow down and reconnect with nature. Unwind in the private hot tub, sway in the hammock, or gather around the fire pit while the soothing sounds of the nearby Broad River create nature’s own melody. Start your morning with coffee and seasonal views of the waterfall. Thoughtfully designed for comfort, connection, and relaxation, River Symphony is your peaceful escape in the mountains.

2BR Mtn Top View • Hot Tub • Cashiers & Highlands
Mountain top retreat nestled at 4000ft elevation. Between the Blue Ridge Mountains and a Christmas tree farm. Enjoy expansive views in this secluded home away from home. Located in Glenville, NC just 17 minutes to Cashiers and 33 minutes to Highlands. This 2/2 is a perfect couples getaway or come enjoy it with some friends and family. This westward facing house will have you enjoying unmatched sunsets every night after a day full of exploring the area. @stayatstardust

Blackberry Cottage
Welcome to Blackberry Cottage! Our quaint, imperfect Farm Cottage was built in 1928 and much of it was updated in the spring of 2020. Come relax in the heated/cooled Cottage and enjoy the beautiful scenery and splendor that the Mountains of Western NC has to offer. Take day trips and visit the Blue Ridge Parkway, historic Waynesville, Canton, and Asheville then settle back into one of our cozy beds back at Blackberry Cottage... And don’t forget to visit the goats!!

Enchanted Escape/Peaceful Mtn. Cottage near Boone
Escape to a romantic mountain cottage set on 12 beautiful acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Boone, NC. Surrounded by rolling farmland, wooded trails, and the peaceful sounds of the nearby creek, this cozy retreat blends rustic charm with modern comfort. Relax on the spacious deck overlooking the farm and mountains, explore the private walking trail and creekside bridge, or unwind by the fire pit under the stars.

Secluded Cottage on the Farm-Blue Ridge Parkway
Retreat to the mountains in this secluded white cottage on the farm. At our little white house, you’ll be able to gaze at the twinkling constellations while enjoying the fire pit, sit on the back porch and admire the Blue Ridge Parkway in the distance while listening to the creek, and live side by side with our farm’s prize-winning Brown Swiss cattle. *Please note the fireplace is not operational.

Rocky Knoll Hideaway | Visit Family | Quiet Escape
Welcome to Rocky Knoll Hideaway — your peaceful home base for visiting family, relaxing, and recharging. Tucked among the trees, this cozy private cottage offers the perfect blend of quiet seclusion and convenient access to the area. Whether you’re here for a weekend visit, a holiday stay, or just a break from the busy pace of life, Rocky Knoll Hideaway offers a warm, welcoming place to land.

Waterfall Cottage
Built in 2010, Waterfall Cottage provides a romantic, comfortable, rustic retreat space in the woods perched just above a magical flowing mountain stream. Both downtown Asheville and the charming town of Black Mountain are only a 10 to 15 minute drive away. Note: While Swannanoa was hit hard by Hurricane Helene, both our property and our woodsy neighborhood community were not severely damaged.
Popular amenities for North Carolina cottage rentals
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Ladybug Cottage

Tranquil, Stylish and The Views!

The Mothership

Amazing mountain views & Hot tub/brand new Sauna

A-FRAME Lake Cabin. Private Boat Dock, Kayaks, SUP

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Carson Creek Ridge Top

The Cozy Cottage with the Illusion of Seclusion

Cozy quiet Celo home, creek and mountain views

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Mountain Style Piedmont Retreat, near HP, WS & GSO

Friendship Cottage

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