Mountain Lake Cottage- Cozy cottage with lake view
Welcome to Mountain Lake Cottage located in a peaceful, family oriented community on White Oak Mountain. Relax on the porch overlooking the lake, a perfect spot for morning coffee or evening wine; gather around the gas fire pit on chilly nights for storytelling; take a walk through the woods where you'll find a canoe and kayaks to paddle around the lake. Kids of all ages will enjoy the game room which is outfitted with a smart TV, ping pong table, corn hole, and board games. Venture out to discover the area. Visit Tryon International Equestrian Center which has world class competitions, concerts, restaurants, shops and much more. Neighboring towns of Tryon, Saluda and Landrum all have their unique appeal where there is always something going on. Venture further out to the larger cities of Asheville, Hendersonville, Greenville, Spartanburg all within an hours drive. Mountain Lake Cottage is comfortably furnished and will accommodate up to 7 people in 3 bedrooms. The kitchen is outfitted with enough cookware and small appliances for the average cook. All linens and towels are provided along with a generous starter supply of the basic paper products / supplies for the kitchen and bath. Come enjoy the serenity of small town mountain life and choose our sweet cottage as home base for your adventures.
IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE: VRBO has entered information into this listing that is INCORRECT. The travel times in the "Explore the Area" section are all incorrect. We cannot access this part of the listing to make corrections, and VRBO says that it is automatically entered and they cannot correct the errors either. If travel times are important for your rental decision, please check your GPS or Google Maps for accurate drive times. Also, there is no "arcade" at the property. If there is any detail that is vitally important to your stay here, please confirm it with us before booking. We are committed to accuracy in our listing, but the VRBO system has let us down.
Full Disclosure: The lake is small and per HOA guidelines neither fishing nor swimming is allowed.
The road: The main route up White Oak Mountain is steep, with several sharp turns, and at places close to the edge of the mountain which provides wonderful views but can be intimidating to those who are not used to mountain driving. Rest assured that it is a public road and there are hundreds of vehicles that use this road on a daily basis including large delivery trucks. There is an alternate route on the back side of the mountain that takes about five minutes longer, but you may find it less demanding. Have your GPS route you to Skyuka Mountain Road if you are concerned about the drive.
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No loud parties will be tolerated. No smoking or vaping inside the house.
No fishing or swimming is allowed in the pond or any other ponds on White Oak Mtn. This is an HOA Rule.
White Oak Mountain Road is a very curvy steep road with no guardrails. Please drive with caution and NEVER speed.
Important information
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Property # 3678388vb
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
About the area
Columbus
Located in Columbus, this cottage is in the mountains and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Lure and Blue Wall Preserve, while House of Flags Museum and Landrum Depot are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Green River Adventures and Lake Lure Adventure Company. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
Foothills Equestrian Nature - 17 min drive - 17.9 km
Tryon Arts & Crafts School - 18 min drive - 16.5 km
Tryon International Equestrian Center - 20 min drive - 25.0 km
Green River - 21 min drive - 19.3 km
Getting around
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 59 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 14 min drive
Wendy's - 14 min drive
Bojangles - 14 min drive
Subway - 14 min drive
Sidestreet Pizza & Pasta - 22 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Mountain Lake Cottage- Cozy cottage with lake view pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Mountain Lake Cottage- Cozy cottage with lake view?
As of 18 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mountain Lake Cottage- Cozy cottage with lake view on 10 January 2027 start from NZ$539, 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 Mountain Lake Cottage- Cozy cottage with lake view?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Mountain Lake Cottage- Cozy cottage with lake view?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Mountain Lake Cottage- Cozy cottage with lake view?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Mountain Lake Cottage- Cozy cottage with lake view located?
Located on a lake, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of House of Flags Museum, Foothills Equestrian Nature and Woodland Park. Tryon Country Club and Tryon Arts & Crafts School 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.
House was clean and well appointed. Definitely agree that driving up there in daylight is a good idea. There are spectacular views over the Columbus area valley from up high.
Great family weekend. This home was perfect for a relaxing mountain retreat. Beautiful scenery from huge porch or fire pit. Game room and large den great for games and hanging out together!!
Perfect place to get away from it all and relax in the peaceful solitude of a gorgeous mountain setting, surrounded by the sounds of nature. Really enjoyed the spectacular Shunkawauken Falls on the way up and expansive view from the top of White Oak Mountain.
Jenny D.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2024
Thank you for your review. Hope to host you again if you are traveling to our area.
Drive getting to property intimidating, but home clean and comfortable. Were unfortunately caught there by hurricane Helene, so bad timing!
Cecily J.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Asa S.
1 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Location
Property was great and peaceful. The road leading to the property was rather scary and potentially dangerous and should have been mentioned in the notes about the property. I know mountain roads can be tough travel, but many folks may not be able to drive them. We were fine. Nice place!
This is a gem of a property at the top of a mountain! The road is a bit tricky to navigate, but once you get used to it, it's easy. Amazing views, waterfall along the way, this house is quiet, clean and peaceful. Many days I was able to work outside on the deck, enjoy the view and sounds.
Amy W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 September 2024
Thank you for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed your stay.
This is the second time we have stayed there and the property was awesome just like the last time. The only issue was that they hadn’t updated the internet information in the booking to the star link system they have now. I didn’t have cell signal there and was trying to use the internet login to get the door code. Of course if I had written down the code before hand it wouldn’t have been an issue at all lol