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Cozy Cottage Beside Creek with Waterfalls

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A wooden cabin interior with a dining area, a table with a lamp, and a window overlooking a forest.
A rustic cabin with a wooden deck, surrounded by a rocky stream and dense forest.
A cabin with a wooden deck, surrounded by a rocky stream and dense forest.
A wooden cabin with a dining area, kitchen, and a sofa.
A wooden cabin interior with a kitchen, a dining area, and a cozy seating area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near CMLC Florence Nature Preserve
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Gerton, NC
  • Place, CMLC Florence Nature Preserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Biltmore Estate
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Cottage Beside Creek with Waterfalls


Enjoy a get-away in an comfortable cottage overlooking two beautiful waterfalls on the cascading Hickory Nut Creek. The cottage is nestled at the base of Little Bearwallow Mountain next to 200 acres of natural forest with five miles of hiking trails. It is located only 17 miles from downtown Asheville, in the heart of the incredible Hickory Nut Gorge. This all-log cottage contains a kitchen/living room, bathroom and a bedroom that sleeps two people. It is part of the Laughing Waters Retreat Center in the Hickory Nut Forest Community. A special place for a peaceful, quiet retreat in these beautiful sacred mountains! This area is still recovering from Hurricane Helene.
If you are looking for larger accommodations, please refer to our lodge also on Laughing Waters property! Listing number HA 3565781

WIFI We will do our absolute best to provide WIFI; however, this is a wilderness wedding venue, and sometimes coverage is poor.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pets not allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3565363
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 fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Gerton

Located in Gerton, this cottage is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Right Track Toy Train Museum and Feed and Seed are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hickory Nut Gap Farm and Chimney Rock Adventure Golf. Chimney Rock Gemstone Mine and Justus Orchard are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and mountain biking.
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Gerton, NC

What's nearby

  • CMLC Florence Nature Preserve - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance - 25 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 31 min drive - 33.8 km
  • The Orange Peel - 31 min drive - 33.8 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 35 min drive - 36.9 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Riverwatch Waterfront Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Chimney Rock Smokehouse - ‬65 min drive
  • ‪The Joint Next Door - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Sky Lounge - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Angelo's Family Restaurant - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Cottage Beside Creek with Waterfalls pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Cottage Beside Creek with Waterfalls?

As of 19 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Cottage Beside Creek with Waterfalls on 28 September 2026 start from NZ$758, 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 Cozy Cottage Beside Creek with Waterfalls?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Cottage Beside Creek with Waterfalls?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Cottage Beside Creek with Waterfalls?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Cottage Beside Creek with Waterfalls located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from CMLC Florence Nature Preserve and within 6 mi (10 km) of Chimney Rock State Park and Hickory Nut Gap Farm. Chimney Rock Gemstone Mine and Chimney Rock Adventure Golf are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Julia Considine

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Why they chose this property

We don’t feel we 'own' this land. Rather, we feel more aligned as stewards, here to protect it. We are full of wonder and awe at nature’s intricate beauty. Living here is about discovering mysteries and miracles: the springtime sprouting shoots on the forest floor, the blooming of delicate wildflowers, the soaring trees spreading green leaves in a summer canopy, the magical transformation into vibrant fall colors, and the reappearance of the distant mountain vistas in winter.

We have kept the most special places wild for all to enjoy: the cascading streams, tumbling waterfalls, sheer cliffs, and distant vistas. Residents and visitors can enjoy miles of hiking trails on our land, in the adjoining 600 acres of the Florence Nature Preserve, and down the gorge in Chimney Rock State Park.

If you love the outdoors, this is magical place!

What makes this property unique

We are deep in the heart of the Hickory Nut Gorge, a steep valley carved out of the mountains starting at the continental divide dropping down to Chimney Rock State Park and Lake Lure. From your cottage overlooking two beautiful waterfalls, you can hike up to the top of Little Bearwallow Mountain through 200 acres of natural forest with amazing views. The cottage is part of the Laughing Waters Retreat Center in Hickory Nut Forest. There are three rentals on this property. This sustainable eco-community includes organic gardens and an apple orchard, conserved lands, renewable energy, and solar-green homes. Guests are welcome to hike bird watch, enjoy the gardens, go mountain biking, or just relax on the deck and listen to the sound of the rushing water. Enjoy dining in Chimney Rock and Lake Lure, or make your own feast in the cottage kitchen. And we are only 17 miles from all the music, restaurants and culture in Asheville.

Come experience a special place for a peaceful, quiet retreat in these beautiful sacred mountains!

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