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Mountain Lake Cottage- Cozy cottage with lake view

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Mountain Lake Cottage
Peaceful Lake
Private, quiet setting
Fall Tapestry
Adorable Cottage in Serene Setting

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Columbus, NC
  • Place, House of Flags Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Luke's Hospital
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Foothills Equestrian Nature
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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 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 competition, 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 base camp.
Full Disclosure: The lake is small and per HOA guidelines fishing nor swimming is allowed.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pets must be crated when left in the house alone
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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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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 Blue Wall Preserve and Bradley Nature Preserve at Alexander's Ford, while House of Flags Museum and Landrum Depot are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Green River Adventures and Lake Lure Adventure Company. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Columbus, NC

What's nearby

  • House of Flags Museum - 9 min drive - 5.1 km
  • St. Luke's Hospital - 10 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Tryon Arts & Crafts School - 12 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Foothills Equestrian Nature - 13 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Tryon International Equestrian Center - 16 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Iron Key Brewing - ‬15 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 19 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mountain Lake Cottage- Cozy cottage with lake view on 21 May 2026 start from NZ$261, 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, Woodland Park and Foothills Equestrian Nature. 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shad W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirk W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful setting with beautiful views. Nice setup with everything we needed for a restful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful area and views. The cottage was cozy and everything we needed. Can’t wait to stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly how was described. Clean, nice area, easy to get to.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

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

Great place to stay

Excellent, but that steep road is a teeeny bit of a deterrent to want to leave and visit the area, especially in dark or coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Healy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler W.

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

Beautiful location.

The house was very clean and the property was beautiful. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Emily B.

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

R & R and fun for kids

The cottage was lovely - clean and comfortable. The lake is not really a lake tho - it’s more a small pond. My kids enjoyed floating in it regardless.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria K.

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

Great Family Time

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!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny D.

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

Family Getaway

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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim Stallings W.

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

Quick get away

The property was very quiet with beautiful Mountain Views along the way. The cleanliness was exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Asa S.

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cecily J.

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

Quiet mountaintop retreat

Drive getting to property intimidating, but home clean and comfortable. Were unfortunately caught there by hurricane Helene, so bad timing!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Great little get-away

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler W.

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

Great 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
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobby S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

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