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Totally Modern Country Cottage

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A small, single-story building with a gabled roof and a porch.
A bedroom with a bed, two windows, a dresser, and wall decorations including stars and bicycles.
A neatly made bed with floral bedding, two bedside lamps, a small bedside table, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror.
A bathroom with a white sink, wooden vanity, a mirror, a toilet, and a shower curtain with a floral pattern.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Brevard, NC
  • Place, Headwaters State Forest
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Brevard College
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Fred W. Symmes Chapel
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Main Bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub

Master bath

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Brevard

Located in Brevard, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The Rock Golf Course And Resort and Victoria Valley Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Crystal Mountain Gem Mine and Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute.
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Brevard, NC

What's nearby

  • Headwaters State Forest - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Brevard College - 17 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Brevard Music Center - 21 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Fred W. Symmes Chapel - 23 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Asheville Outlets - 54 min drive - 71.5 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cedar Mountain Outpost - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Country Skillet - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Pizza - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Mountain Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪cedar mountain canteen bier garden - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Totally Modern Country Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Totally Modern Country Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Totally Modern Country Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Totally Modern Country Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Totally Modern Country Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Headwaters State Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of Connestee Falls Park and Atagahi Lake. French Broad River and Cedar Rock are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are newly retired and just beginning to see America. VRBO is a great way. And We really could not have been happier in the little cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and location. Folks have to remember that it’s in the mountains so cell service is sketchy. This is why we chose the rating for communication. I would also recommend that clear instructions for the TV be included with the info binder. Also, plz check batteries for remotes. We would definitely recommend this to anyone and would like to hopefully return one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy cottage nestled in the woods. Very clean and just like in pictures. For a family of 4 staying there, we didn’t have much couch space to sit and watch TV together.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice house

Very clean and very quiet nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is awesome. The location is perfect. We saw deer and turkeys galore. The creeks were also wonderful to sit by and listen to. The hosts thought of everything. I highly recommend this place and would happily stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint cottage in the woods

Enjoyed our stay at this property. Very comfortable with great amenities, exactly as described. Owner was very responsive at all times. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

The property was exactly as promised. Very comfortable and well situated
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quiet retreat

The cottage was in a peaceful setting, just the right size for my family , liked having 2 full baths., and had everything we needed for a pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simply perfect!

The cottage was perfect for our family of four. So clean and well appointed. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Comfortable, quiet cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We did not bring our cat as originally planned but saw they dod have cat toys in the cottage. Maybe if we return we will.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was great! I needed to do a few thing in town and it was an easy drive into Brevard. Also liked being close to trails and in the woods, but still close to getting dinner. The best part is being able to bring more then one dog with me! After a long day hiking ans seeing water falls it was nice to sit by the fire with my boys!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Gem!

We had a great stay here. The house is comfortable and cozy and the hosts are wonderful. Perfect spot for a getaway. Close enough to Brevard and nearby hiking spots, yet also set apart enough to enjoy quiet mountain vibes. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint cottage !

We loved this cottage and the quietness of neighborhood. Very beautiful inside and out . Hosts were great with our needs and questions. Great place for our anniversary getaway ! Thank you !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cute and cozy cabin

My family of 4 had a great long weekend in Gear Down. This cabin was really clean, comfortable and convenient to so many waterfalls!! Downtown Brevard is minutes away. I only wish we were able to stay longer. The owners respond quickly and were a pleasure to work with. Thank you, we hope to make this an annual end of the summer trip:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

It was our first time to Brevard, NC and absolutely loved our stay. Marty was responsive and very helpful. The home had everything we needed and we thoroughly enjoyed the quiet. My daughter (12) and her friend (11) especially loved exploring the two streams on the property. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Mountain Retreat

We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage! The location was perfect for hiking and going into Brevard for dinner and such. The cottage itself was very nice and it was clear that the hosts put a lot of thought into making it a nice vacation home. I really appreciated that they had books and games available. There were also bottles of shampoo, conditioner, and body wash in the shower. These were little touches that were unexpected, but very nice. The kitchen was clean and well-stocked with basic appliances.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Second time’s a charm!

This is the second time we have been to this cottage. It was just as we remembered! We had such a great and relaxing time. And there are tons of pamphlets and brochures on the area which are extremely helpful if you aren’t familiar with the area. One of things I must say is the highlight of our trip each time is the twisty, winding drive into town! After a long day of waterfall hiking Gear Down Cottage is just the place to relax! Thank you again for being such wonderful hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing weekend

When we first arrived at the house we were very impressed with the cleanliness. Plus we were delighted the guest bedroom had a queen bed and not a trundle bed as described in the VRBO description. The creek runs on two sides of the home which is wonderful to hear when sitting on the porch. There is nothing like the sound of a mountain stream. We went into Brevard and were delighted when we saw three white squirrels. Everything about our trip was perfect. We will definitely rent this home again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Property is totally misrepresented in full description by owner(s).

Large Junk area - 30 feet off the back deck. Old lumber/old decrepit school bus/various amounts of old/odd trash. Dueling roosters next door and across the road, 24/7. Cottage is on a busy country road. Any rain and the property is a mud pen. WiFi does not work. No cell service. Landline "supplied" by owner does not work. Upon opening back door on first night, met with stink of old stale cigarettes. Took 2 days of opened windows to try and alleviate stink.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2020
We have been fortunate to only have wonderful guests who have been completely enchanted with our vacation rentals. All but one of our reviews have been five stars. The one exception gave us four stars. To address the specific concerns of the above review: There is no junk area. We are restoring a 1948 Dodge school bus. We have put in a new floor and done extensive welding in order to add new window glass. There is no trash or debris surrounding the bus. We are proud of the funky bus and our guests often comment on how cool it is. Please see the photo of the backyard and bus on our VRBO listing. Yes, our neighbors have roosters. We have not had a single objection to them.They are several hundred yards away from the cottage. We consider them charming and part or the beautiful sounds of living in the country along with the creek, birds singing, and frog vocals. The road where our cottage is situated is a typical quiet country road with some local traffic. I recently sat on the porch for an hour and counted six cars and one of them was the mail delivery. The driveway is hard packed dirt, well maintained, and the yard is nicely landscaped with a manicured grass lawn. You can easily walk from the car to the cottage and around the property without ever getting your feet wet. WiFi works perfectly and we have never had a problem or complaint. Cell service is not good. You can easily connect to the WiFi and/or use our free landline with unlimited local and long distance calling. Again, it works perfectly and we have never had a problem or complaint. We totally renovated the home less then a year ago. Everything is new from the floor up and no one has ever smoked in the home. We are both non-smokers and clean the home ourselves. We would immediately know if anyone had ever smoked in the home. We have never had any complaints of unpleasant smells of any kind, including smoke. Our other VRBO listing is in New Bern, NC, and the listing number is 3419523. Please read the reviews on both of our properties and let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Marty and Jill Whalen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

We enjoyed our stay at this wonderful cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adorable cottage

Stream by the house was very relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Everything we were looking for

Great location and property. Would have given 5 stars if it had a fireplace but it was perfect in every other way. Bed was very comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful, clean, pretty cottage.

Marty and Jill are sweet people. We enjoyed our little home away from home. Thank you for your hospitality. The cottage is so pretty, neat, nicely decorated, well-stocked and clean. Warm and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Mountain Retreat

The cottage was clean and had all the amenities you would need. My husband and I were on vacation to get some rest and relaxation from the hustle and bustle of work. We were able to go to the Dupont State Forest and Pisgah. The drive to town is super fun... like a roller coaster!!! We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend Gear Down to anyone looking for a quiet retreat with the comforts of home. Also- A nice local in Brevard told us to look at the college campus for white squirrels and we saw one as soon as we arrived to the college. Thank you, Marty, for welcoming us to your cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
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