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ROMANTIC COTTAGE~HOT TUB~WALK TO TOWN~Wi-Fi ~PETS~

Riverside cottage with kitchen and patio

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Sheltered outdoor hot tub, just steps from the back door. Soak your cares away.
Great open living & dining room,just right for a romantic dinner or family games
Trailside Cottage, 1940's cozy cottage, hot tub, right on the Appalachian Trail
Spacious open living area, satellite TV/DVD, river and hiking original art work.
Queen bed in large bedroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Hot Springs, NC
  • Place, Madison County Public Library
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, French Broad River
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Hot Springs Resort And Spa
    ‪15 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

ROMANTIC COTTAGE~HOT TUB~WALK TO TOWN~Wi-Fi ~PETS~

Trailside Cottage is an enchanting 1940's cottage located directly on the Appalachain Trail within walking distance to all restaurant, bars, festival sites, river and swimming holes. This9 charming mountain retreat offers an outdoor hot tub, two bedrooms, a beautiful claw foot tub, large kitchen, dining and living rooms, rocking chair front porch and spacious yard with an inviting fire pit. Secured Wi-Fi, Smart TV for streaming.Trailside's decor reflects the comforting era of the cottage as well as the outdoor hiking/river theme of Hot Springs.

Your stay at Trailside Cottage will allow you to experience life in a by gone era that matches the relaxing pace and mountain magic of Hot Springs. Perfect for family vacations or creating a special romantic memory.


Keywords: House, Romantic Getaway, French Broad River, Appalachian Trail, pet friendly, Asheville, in Hot Springs, complete kitchen, family

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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
Pets allowed per rental policy
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hot Springs

Located in Hot Springs, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Hot Springs Resort And Spa and Paint Creek Recreation Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Marshall Nature Sanctuary and Pisgah National Forest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Hot Springs, NC

What's nearby

  • Madison County Public Library - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hot Springs Library - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • French Broad River - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hot Springs Resort And Spa - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cataloochee Ski Area - 61 min drive - 81.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Vinyl Pies - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Big Pillow Brewing - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Vaste Riviere - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Laurel River Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Smoky Mountain Diner - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is ROMANTIC COTTAGE~HOT TUB~WALK TO TOWN~Wi-Fi ~PETS~ pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at ROMANTIC COTTAGE~HOT TUB~WALK TO TOWN~Wi-Fi ~PETS~?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ROMANTIC COTTAGE~HOT TUB~WALK TO TOWN~Wi-Fi ~PETS~?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ROMANTIC COTTAGE~HOT TUB~WALK TO TOWN~Wi-Fi ~PETS~?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ROMANTIC COTTAGE~HOT TUB~WALK TO TOWN~Wi-Fi ~PETS~ located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Pisgah National Forest, Madison County Public Library and Hot Springs Library. French Broad River and Hot Springs Resort And Spa are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 119 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 119 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Walkable to downtown area. Host called before check in and was available throughout stay for questions (hot tub was being difficult). Beds were comfy and kitchen had everything that we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Johnna O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super adorable place. Second time staying here. Beautiful view and close to all Hot Springs has to offer. Cute, comfortable, and relaxing
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little getaway cabin within walking distance to town! If we are in the area we definitely stay again! The host was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying in this cottage. Everything was so perfect, thank you and will probably be back again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeannette S.

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

Walkable location

I loved being able to walk to downtown Hot Springs and some of the hiking trails from the cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Cynthia C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Worth the trip

Our host was wonderful and the location ideal to the AT and we were pleased to have made the trip. Unfortunately, due to a sensitivity to mildew and all the rain in the area, we needed to cut our trip shorter than planned.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Erie, PA

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

Visiting family

We enjoyed the home. It had great amenities. Liked walking to town. Very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Charming cottage. Walkable to town. Nice hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah r.

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

Great property

Missing one of the advertised beds, but host issued a valid reason and an adequate refund. Thank you, Melanie! Hope to stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnna O.

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

Wonder Cabin in Town

This is an adorable cabin right in the beautiful town of Hot Springs NC. The view from the front porch is amazing. You are in walking distance to many excellent trails. The cabin is right beside the Appalachian Trail for starters. In a five minute walk you also can be at Big Pillow Brewery, which has delicious beer and a great taco stand. In a six minute walk you can be at Hot Springs Natural Mineral Spa where you can soak in a private tub along Spring Creek. I highly recommend this special cabin in this special town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scotty M.

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

Great little couples get away!Adorable cottage and very clean!

Fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon G.

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

Anniversary trip

The cottage was clean, had a nice kitchen for cooking, a pretty view, and an easy walk into town. We'll stay here again for future trips to Hot Springs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary, Atlanta

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

Very clean and comfortable place. Owner was very engaging. Highly recommend!

Would rent this unit again! Enjoyed my stay very much!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

DALE B.

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

Comfortable cottage close to town

We enjoyed our weekend getaway, especially the hot tub. We were very pleased with both the location and cleanliness of the property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Denita W.

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

Quick getaway

We truly enjoyed our stay. Great time just to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Erie, PA

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

We enjoyed the comforts of the cabin. We used te hot tub to relax. Easy access to area fun activiti.

Easy registration. It was clean with plenty of amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

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

Great location!

This cabin is in a great spot within walking distance to town. It is a little musty as mountain cabins often are but otherwise very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy P.

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

Great Host and Property

Melanie went above and beyond to help us during our stay including assisting with parking before check-in and offering suggestions for rainy day activities. The location was perfect for an AT hike!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

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

Great place to support AT hiker

Everything was there and great location to enjoy Hot Springs area. Hosts were best I have seen overall. Really made our stay great. Recommend this place highly
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Hot springs cabin

This place was incredible! Comfy beds and sofas, plenty of space, kitchen was perfect, hot tub out back, what more could you ask for? Waking distance from beautiful lovers leap and the Appalachian trail.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric Q.

Will be there next year...

I was not able to stay there but the people who went in my place enjoyed their stay...
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I had an amazing anniversary stay at this charming, spotless cottage in Hot Springs! The location was perfect—peaceful yet just a short walk to town and close to the Appalachian Trail. The hot tub was a highlight, with a great setup that made it even more enjoyable.Evenings spent rocking on the porch chairs, watching fireflies, were magical. Since our last visit in 2017, the town has added more amenities, and this rental made it easy to access them all.My favorite experience was a perfect day that started with tubing on the French Broad River, followed by a relaxing soak in the mineral waters at the Hot Springs Resort and Spa. We finished our day with a run through the rain to enjoy pizza and drinks at Vinyl Pies, then took a short, scenic, and less-wet walk back home!A huge thanks to Melanie, the property owner, who went above and beyond to make our stay possible. She was kind, responsive, and clearly takes pride in offering a clean, well-furnished home. Her warmth and attention to detail made our trip truly special. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

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

Trailside AT haven

Trailside cottage was perfect for relaxing after a few days on trail. The furniture is comfortable and the kitchen stocked with all I needed. The town is quiet and the views serene. I'd certainly plan on staying again on my next trip to Hot Springs.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B., SAINT PETERSBURG BEACH

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

Cute cottage close to town

Very clean. Easy check in. Great communication with owner. Just a short walk to downtown Hot Springs. Literally right next to AT. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay D.

Great Trip!

We enjoyed our stay at the cottage. We stayed for 2 nights on our 5 day road trip. We hiked Lovers Leap with our 7 year old twin boys and they had a great time. A great New Years Eve and start to 2019.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

About the host

Hosted by Melanie Prater

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Why they chose this property

Since making Hot Springs our home several years ago, we enjoy offering an enchanting mountain getaway experience to others.

What makes this property unique

Situated directly on the Appalachian Trail and a short five minute walk to down town Hot Springs and all attractions. This cozy cottage is just right for that romantic mountain getaway or family vacation fun. Outdoor hot tub just steps outside your back door. Relax on the rocking chair front porch with a good book or for good conversation. Full size/ fully equipped kitchen. Take a long relaxing bath in the 100 year old clawfoot bathtub. The decor of Trailside Cottage reflects the Appalachian Trail, rafting and outdoor highlights of the area. This 1940's cottage furnishings are in keeping with the era yet boast modern Smart TV & You Tube Channel, DVD player and secured wi-fi. Return again and again to Trailside Cottage as your home away from home.

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