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Cottage, Large Stocked Fishing Pond, Great View, Mills River Area

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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View of Cottage and small pond at lower level
View of upper level from dock at large pond
View of large pond from front door (upper level)
View of large pond from dock at upper level
View of small pond from lower level deck

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Etowah Valley Golf Club
  • Place, Cummings Cove Golf and Country Club
  • Place, Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing Park
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Upper Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Upper Level Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cottage, Large Stocked Fishing Pond, Great View, Mills River Area

Cottage is located 15 minutes from Brevard, 5 minutes from Mills River, 10 minutes from Asheville airport, 20 minutes from Hendersonville. The front door (upper level) opens to a large deck (partially covered) with a breath taking view of a 5 acre stocked pond (fishing permitted) with the mountains of Pisgah National Forest in the background. The rear covered deck off the lower level sits 6 feet from a small stocked pond, relax and enjoy feeding and viewing Koi, Bream, and Grass Carp. Outdoor grills are located on both decks for your convenience.


Relax & Enjoy Fishing In The Private 5 1/2 Acre Pond (Stocked With Bass, Trout,Bream And Catfish) While You View The Mountains Of Pisgah National Forest. After A Day Of Fishing Just Outside Your Front Door, Settle Down And Grill Your Supper On The Large Deck With The Same Great View. This Will Be A Getaway You'll Never Forget.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside ONLY!

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mills River

Located in Mills River, this cottage is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Johnson Farm and Crystal Mountain Gem Mine are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Elijah Mountain Gem Mine and Team ECCO Ocean Center and Aquarium. Mineral and Lapidary Museum and North Carolina Arboretum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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MILLS RIVER, NC

What's nearby

  • Etowah Valley Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Cummings Cove Golf and Country Club - 13 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Elijah Mountain Gem Mine - 16 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Jump Off Rock - 18 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing Park - 20 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mills River Brewi - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blue Ridge Pizza Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪China Dynasty - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Salty Landing - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage, Large Stocked Fishing Pond, Great View, Mills River Area pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Cottage, Large Stocked Fishing Pond, Great View, Mills River Area?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage, Large Stocked Fishing Pond, Great View, Mills River Area?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage, Large Stocked Fishing Pond, Great View, Mills River Area located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Pisgah National Forest and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Etowah Valley Golf Club. French Broad River and Sideways Farm & Brewery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 164 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tommy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great experience for us. Enjoyed the stay. Had a few questions, host answered very quickly. Would stay again. Our trip was about golfing, hiking and antique shopping. A lot of options in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

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

Great location for local access

We booked this location to take advantage of the local amenities. Loved the fishing steps from the home.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

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

Great Stay

We had a great stay! Enjoyed the fishing and the grounds. Property was clean and well kept.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Muskie. Need larger dehumidifiers. Had to empty several times. Did help alittle but had they been on more before we got there it would help. A/c did not work at all. Was freezing up at the a/c unit outside. Inside temp never got cooler than 77. Was hot and muggie. Not the best sleeping conditions for those upstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett A.

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

Week long fishing trip!

Great property, kept our 3 boys entertained for the week with fishing in the ponds!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew W.

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

Great little get away

The property was very clean. The views were amazing. Sadly I did not catch any trout, but that was because as soon as my bait hit the water I caught a bass or bream.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trisha C.

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

Sweet retreat

Super cute, beautiful views and nice ponds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

dmeeta g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Had a great weekend but came there to fish and was disappointed we didn't catch anything

Overall it was a great weekend just didn't catch any fish
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane S., Stanley, usa

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

Beautiful property

We took our family for the weekend for my daughter's birthday and this property was beautiful! The pictures doesn't do it justice. When we pulled up there was a deer eating in the front yard. We spent most of our time on the huge back deck and paddle boat. The inside was so clean and nice. Plenty of blankets and pillows. My husband loved the grills. Thank you for the use of your beautiful house!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail R.

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

Fall Stay at the Cottage

We had a very enjoyable fall vacation at the cottage. The highlight feature was a large deck overlooking a picturesque lake scene. The cottage was clean and quite comfortable with excellent WIFI and TV provided. There were a few items that could do with some refurbishing, for example blinds and kitchen appliances. Seniors should be aware that there are a significant number of stairs since the master bedroom is on the first level and the living area is on the second.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2020

4/10 Poor

Jennie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Property description not accurate

The pictures of the property online were outdated. Pond not private, other houses around the water. Property also sits on main highway with a lot of road noise. Description online of property also includes “cook what you catch”; upon arrival rules left for review in home stated “catch and release only”. Pond was also overfished and not fully stocked as described.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Bob R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

No wifi

Ashley attempted to be accommodating with a couple of issues that arose. We never did have wifi. That's okay because we were really there to fish. There weren't any fish either. Way overpriced for what we got. The pond and lake are cute.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Danielle W.

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

Convenient, but not quiet.

I stayed here with my two sons and our two small dogs in the fall. We enjoyed catching some bream and making use of the kayak and canoe. The scenery off the back was gorgeous. Beautiful fall colors! We appreciate places who accept pets! The cabin was nice. It definitely got chilly in the downstairs bedroom, but we used the heater that was provided and slept just fine. I will say that if you’re looking for a place that offers peace and quiet while sitting outside and enjoying your coffee, this isn’t the place. It’s located right off the main HWY. Traffic noise was awful. However, this location is ideal if you don’t want to be too secluded from town and all of it’s conveniences. It’s close to Pisgah National Forest which we thoroughly enjoyed! Ashley was very quick to respond to any messages I sent! Thank you for a nice (short, but sweet) weekend get-away from Summerville, SC.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Shelby L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Okay stay with several issues

The property definitely has potential: great location, nice pond with fish to catch. We knew to expect highway noise based on other reviews & did not mind as we all sleep with white noise. But the listing definitely is outdated in the pictures it has. As for issues we had, similarly to another more recent review, the AC unit froze up on us, but thankfully the weather was great & it was toward the end of the stay. We did communicate with the owner about it, & they stated they are working to get that issue fixed. The biggest issue we had were the bugs. I can understand that due to the location & the amount of trees & water around the house there will be some bugs. We planned for mosquitoes & other bugs but the house was pretty much infested with spiders--inside & out. Upon the first walk through there were spiderwebs EVERYWHERE, including around the beds, the toilets, & the showers. The downstairs master bathtub had at least a dozen spiders living in it. The porches were practically unusable due to the amount of spiders on the decks, chairs, & even the overhead covers. Again, some is due to the location, but it didn't look like any major pest control has been done in a while. There was a paddle boat and kayak as advertised but both were full of dirty water and bugs that we had to clean out in order to use. Downstairs also had storage stuff in the open (extra TP, sheets, cleaner etc) instead of in a closet or stored elsewhere.Overall it wasn't a bad stay, just some issues!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shelley B.

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

If only the AC Had Worked the First Night

If the AC had been working the first night of our stay, my review probably would have been five stars. Alas, when we arrived, the AC wasn't putting out any cold air (we think because someone had put the AC on 60 and the unit may have "frozen"). We had to leave the AC off for that first afternoon and evening, opening up the windows in order to be more comfortable, and because we had the windows open, we were then able to hear the nearby highway noise more easily. We hadn't realized this property is so close to a 4-lane highway (Rt. 280). We thought the traffic would lessen at night, and it did, but there were still trucks going by that woke us up all during that first night. The second day and evening of our visit, the AC was working fine. Due to the AC not working, that first night, there was a really bad musty smell in the upper-floor bedroom. However, we kept the glass doors to that bedroom shut and that lessened the musty odor. Once the AC was working again, that greatly reduced the musty odor of the upstairs bedroom, so much, in fact, that we probably wouldn't have noticed it had the AC been working the day we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Vikki B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was nice and tidy..nicely stocked kitchen..plenty of extra blankets if need . There are cobwebs and leaves outside but hey, your in a country setting.. We did have a plumbing issue the day we left but owner did reply to it being fixed..
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family (husband and boys ages 12-16) had a great weekend getaway here. The view of the pond was beautiful to wake up to. The boys enjoyed fishing and the pedal boat. The house was clean and I appreciated all of the little extras available for a couple of things I had forgotten. Communication was good. Would love to come back sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Josh T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice, but could use a deep cleaning

The description was accuratr and we enjoyed out stay. However, the interior and exterior needs a depp cleaning. Outside, cob webs were everywhere and the furniture was caked in pollen. Its exterior so I would expect some of each (especially pollen during the timing of our stay), but these looked like they had been building up for some time. Inside, especially the upstairs was musty. A ceiling tile in the laundry looks like it is about to fall.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan K.

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

Family

The property was just as listed on VRBO. It was perfect for our family. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anu S.

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

Fun trip with family and friends

Great place. It was relaxing and quiet. Cottage was nice and very peaceful. It's perfect for our stay and located in a great spot. Asheville downtown is about 30 min away from the cottage. Beautiful pond, kids enjoyed fishing and boat ride. Ashley is very kind and helpful. We had a great experience and enjoyed the trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom E.

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

Nice Stay

We enjoyed the property very much. Our dog had plenty of yard to run around. Fishing the pond and using the paddle boat was fun. Blue Ridge parkway just a short drive away. Definitelyrecommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie O.

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

Cottage was as described

Had a wonderful time at the cottage. Close to the Pisgah National Park, we climbed the Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower and were able to visit some local breweri
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Great place to unwind!

We had a very relaxing stay. Place was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

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

Peaceful cottage with a beautiful view close to Brevard

My husband and I enjoyed 9 days in this wonderful lake house. It is conveniently located between Asheville and Brevard, right off the highway. Brevard Music Festival, the airport and Hendersonville are all less than a 1/2 hour drive away. The main suite is downstairs (where you come in from the back.) There is a back porch that overlooks a pond from this room. The bath on this level is very nice with a shower (including a hand-held wand) & a separate jacuzzi tub. The laundry room is also on this level. The bed is very comfortable and there are plenty of extra blankets in the closet. A tv, desk, table & sofa are also on this level (no minifridge). Upstairs is a living room, kitchen, bathroom (tub/shower) and the second bedroom. There are two stairways - one inside another outside. The kitchen has a full size fridge, stove, oven and microwave as well as cooking/servingware. There are coffee makers and tvs on both levels. Outside the front door upstairs, is a huge partially covered deck. Ceiling fans keep the air moving and the nice outdoor furniture is wonderful for dining. There is a new gas grill and access to the lake which this level overlooks. The mountains in the background make this view 2nd to none. We spent most of our time on the deck enjoying the weather, the view and the quiet - a much needed rest. We saw white squirrels, geese, a groundhog and lots of birds at this location. There is a kayak and a paddle boat on the dock for guest use (so nice!) Enjoyed it!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven R.

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

Good time had by all

Fishing was fun. My 9 year old granddaughter and I competed to see who would catch the most. When all was over, we tied at 41 fish each. No big ones, but enough to keep us busy. We only used the kitchen for making breakfast a couple of times, but it was equipped well enough for preparing other meals. I personally wish we had taken advantage of the grill on the back porch, but the family wanted to eat out. It was also nice to have the family pet along. The cottage is located in an easily accessible location, right off hwy 280. Fun things to do can be found near by, Hendersonville, slidingrock, Sky Top Apple Orchard, Lake Lure, Chimney Rock, etc. There were nine of us and we all had a good time.. a Good Time Had by All.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Ashley Clayton

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Our little cottage was once part of a operating grits mill. The house was used for living space upstairs and the bottom level was the store where the grits were sold. There use to be a large water wheel just to the right of the house. We obtained the property back in 2007 and we loved the history and the "rustic" feel it provides. We try to keep it as original as possible but with a few upgrades and updates here and there.

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