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On Babbling Brook - Hot Tub - Grill - Fireplace - WiFi - Fenced - Pets OK

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A waterfall, kayaks, and people by the water.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a refrigerator.
A cozy room with a plaid sofa, a wooden tree stump table, and a window with a view of greenery.
A covered porch with a bench, a welcome sign, and a bear statue.
A cabin with a wooden deck, a porch, and a fenced yard.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Penrose/Little River, NC
  • Place, French Broad River
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Davidson River
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Brevard College
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2nd Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Penrose

Located in Penrose, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Crystal Mountain Gem Mine and Transylvania Heritage Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bracken Preserve and Caesars Head State Park. Elijah Mountain Gem Mine and Johnson Farm are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Map
Penrose/Little River, NC

What's nearby

  • French Broad River - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Davidson River - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Sideways Farm & Brewery - 10 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Etowah Valley Golf Club - 13 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Brevard College - 15 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Salty Landing - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cook Out - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pisgah Social - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is On Babbling Brook - Hot Tub - Grill - Fireplace - WiFi - Fenced - Pets OK pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at On Babbling Brook - Hot Tub - Grill - Fireplace - WiFi - Fenced - Pets OK?

As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at On Babbling Brook - Hot Tub - Grill - Fireplace - WiFi - Fenced - Pets OK on 25 April 2027 start from NZ$542, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at On Babbling Brook - Hot Tub - Grill - Fireplace - WiFi - Fenced - Pets OK?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at On Babbling Brook - Hot Tub - Grill - Fireplace - WiFi - Fenced - Pets OK?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On Babbling Brook - Hot Tub - Grill - Fireplace - WiFi - Fenced - Pets OK?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is On Babbling Brook - Hot Tub - Grill - Fireplace - WiFi - Fenced - Pets OK located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from French Broad River and within 9 miles (15 km) of Davidson River and Sideways Farm & Brewery. Etowah Valley Golf Club and Brevard College are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 232 out of 263 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 263 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 263 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 263 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 263 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another fantastic stay at Babbling Brook Cottage. So neat and clean. Best porch off of the bedroom that overlooks the babbling brook. Could sit out there and enjoy it the entire stay but we also visited the water falls that are everywhere around Brevard. Great BBQ at Hawg Wild and the best pizza and Caesar salad from Big Mikes in downtown Brevard (with parking) that we bought as carry out to eat at the cottage. We will visit here again and again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was quiet and cozy! Would recommend anyone who is looking for a mountain retreat
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a very nice stay yard was a little small but dogs loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a beautiful cabin in a gorgeous setting. The host was very friendly and accommodating, the cabin was cozy and so clean and inviting. We had a wonderful stay and hope to return again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place

Excellent place great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming cottage

Overall a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Babbling Brook Cottage was wonderful!

Perfect cottage and we will definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay

Has everything you need
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute house. Great area!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect for our stay to visit Brevard and Pretty Place!! We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!!

Cozy place that has three great porches! Nice neighborhood, super quiet, and very close to Pisgah, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location and beautiful cottage. No complaints at all!All communication was quick with the host as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at this cabin! Super peaceful location—loved sitting on the deck in the mornings listening to the babbling brook. The hot tub was perfect for relaxing, and it was awesome that the place was pet friendly. Great communication with the host and the WiFi worked perfectly, which was a nice bonus. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Getaway

Great getaway spot! Very clean and quite area!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We throughly enjoyed our stay & hope to come back soon.

Very comfortable & relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was just what we needed. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Cabin!

The Babbling Brook is one of our favorite places! It’s very conveniently located near Pisgah Forest, DuPont State Forest, and Brevard!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

We had a great time. Cabin was as described and very clean. Love the creek out back. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely little place

Quiet and relaxing place
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great stay

Been to this location 5 times. Come back every year and always enjoy it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute & Comfy Cabin

Loved this cabin! It was comfortable, and had everything you could want for a weekend getaway!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect January Stay

January can be a difficult time to plan VRBO stays in Western North Carolina, but we loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Quiet Weekend

Wanted a quiet get away for the weekend and it was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our stay

Great cottage! Very cozy snd peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great!

Great property, Thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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