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The Gingerbread Tiny Home

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Mars Hill, NC
  • Place, Cane River Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Upper Laurel Community Center Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Hatley Pointe Ski Resort
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Gingerbread Tiny Home

Tucked away in Yancey County, North Carolina, is the Tiny Gingerbread Home.
Here, although not far from the hustle and bustle of town, you can relax inside, while right outside the sunroom is an Aviary, woods, and farmyard.

You can then take off to see the sights and sounds of Asheville's many beautiful craft shops, fine restaurants, and local breweries, go for a day of hiking in the many famous mountain trails in our area, or, in Winter, go skiing at Wolf Ridge Ski Resort which is right above us.

We have lived here on Miller Branch Road in Mars Hill, NC for 25 years now. Saleh, who is also an artist, built the tiny home and I had the joy of decorating it. We began renting with VRBO about ten years ago.

The animals that live here are three pigs and three sheep. There's an aviary of pigeons, ducks, chickens and a goose - - right below the Gingerbread 's picture windows. They are adorable to watch and feed.

My husband and I also live on the property in our home.

We are surrounded by woods and there is a large farmyard you can sit in near a babbling
Creek where the sheep will come to visit you.

The tiny home is ideal for single people because of its size, but for couples, the Tiny Gingerbread can be very romantic, though small.

Also, because we have excellent Wi-Fi, working from home online is convenient.

The Tiny Gingerbread is ideal for traveling nurses. We are 28.8 minutes from Mission Hospital in Asheville, 23.3 miles from
Blueridge Hospital in Spruce Pine, and 24 miles from Greenville Hospital in Tennessee.

Our location is unique. We are right below a ski resort. We are seven minutes from the highway and are central to Asheville, Mars Hill, and the quaint town of Burnsville. North Asheville is twenty minutes away, while Mars Hill is ten minutes, and Burnsville is fifteen.

About our road : Miller Branch Rd is a hard-packed gravel - dirt road that's not steep nor curvy. Four wheel drives are not necessary, but the most comfortable cars to drive on the road are cars with medium to high clearance such as SUVs and small trucks. Low clearance cars are highly discouraged. We are just a half mile up from the asphalt road called Fox Creek.

So come and have a stay here, at the Tiny Gingerbread!



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    House Rules

    Check in after 4:00 PM
    Minimum age to rent: 21
    Check out before 12:30 PM
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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 and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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    Smoking

    Smoking is not permitted
    Smoking allowed outside.

    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
    Long-term renters welcome
    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

    Mars Hill

    Mars Hill is home to this cabin. Hatley Pointe Ski Resort and Hot Springs Resort And Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park and Pisgah National Forest.
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    Mars Hill, NC

    What's nearby

    • Cane River Park - 12 min drive - 12.5 km
    • Upper Laurel Community Center Park - 12 min drive - 11.7 km
    • Appalachian Trail Sams Gap Trailhead - 16 min drive - 18.3 km
    • Hatley Pointe Ski Resort - 16 min drive - 11.9 km
    • Sams Gap - 16 min drive - 18.9 km

    Getting around

    • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 50 min drive

    Restaurants

    • ‪Little Creek Cafe - ‬13 min drive
    • ‪Smoke & Timber - ‬19 min drive
    • ‪Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que - ‬26 min drive
    • ‪Mountaintop Grill - ‬15 min drive
    • Fannie Farkles

    Frequently asked questions

    Is The Gingerbread Tiny Home pet-friendly?

    Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

    How much does it cost to stay at The Gingerbread Tiny Home ?

    As of 1 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Gingerbread Tiny Home on 4 May 2026 start from NZ$81, 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 The Gingerbread Tiny Home ?

    On-site parking is available at the property.

    What time is check-in at The Gingerbread Tiny Home ?

    Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

    What time is check-out at The Gingerbread Tiny Home ?

    Checkout is at 12:30 PM.

    Where is The Gingerbread Tiny Home located?

    Situated in Mars Hill, this cabin is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Hatley Pointe Ski Resort and 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Pisgah National Forest. Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park and Dry Ridge Historical Museum are also within 20 miles (32 km).

    Reviews

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    Exceptional

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    Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 81 reviews
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    10/10

    Cleanliness

    10/10

    Staff & service

    10/10

    Amenities

    9.8/10

    Property conditions & facilities

    10/10

    Check-in

    9.8/10

    Communication

    9.6/10

    Location

    9.8/10

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    Reviews

    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Amanda R.

    Amazing experience

    This place was lovely and quaint, and Jacki and Saleh were the most thoughtful and wonderful hosts. We really plan on coming back here.
    Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Jodi C.

    Fairy Tale Cottage

    How enchanting this place was from the quaint cabin filled with antiques to the animals. Jacqui and Saleh were wonderful, the sweetest hosts with wonderful stories. We loved this place and can't wait to go back.
    Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Tiffany J.

    Absolutely serene!

    We loved the look and feel of this lovely little cottage. Owners were kind and hospitable. Very comfortable and cozy. A little off the beaten path...just what we needed to get away from it all. Close to shopping if needed.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Marissa J.

    Perfect getaway

    This was such a whimsical and unique place to stay. It was clean, cozy, and relaxing. The hosts were so warm and gracious. They were present, but not at all intrusive. I loved the ambiance and the sweet animals. We will definitely be returning, hopefully for a longer visit!
    Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Elaine R.

    Relaxing and fun!

    We Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this location. The apartment was really nice with plenty of room. The owners were both gracious and helpful. The animals on the property were great fun. The time flew by so quickly, we were headed back home before we knew it. Will definitely be back to visit with our new friends, human and animal!
    Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
    Archival

    10/10 Excellent

    Jason M.

    Relaving

    We loved the critters. Nothing like drinking coffee and watching ducks chase each other around. The cottage is very cozy. Jackie and Sully are very sweet. I would recommend this for a weekend get away.
    Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    KIMBERLY B.

    Diamond in the foothills

    The enchanting farmyard was simply spectacular! It was the perfect long weekend getaway for my husband and me. Jacki and Saleh were the perfect hosts and the property was delightful. We woke up daily to the sounds of the babbling brook and when we stepped outside to the patio, the sheep greeted us. We felt nourished and refreshed by the tranquil setting and recommend it to others looking for a romantic getaway.
    Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Joseph C.

    Just wonderful!!!

    The cottage is everything we were hoping for! It was snowing on our drive in and the place looked like a fairytale when we arrived. The owners are very personable and sweet. The room was very clean. Our children loved feeding the sheep off of our porch. Nothing but wonderful things to say about this vacation. We will be back!
    Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Michelle W.

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

    Magical

    The entire house and experience felt like it was out of a movie. Jacki and her husband were extremely kind and welcoming. You do not need a four wheel drive to reach the house, you just need to drive a bit slower. Overall great experience and close to several hiking destinations.
    Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Carol L.

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

    Stepping out of the fast pace of life

    Saleh & Jackie were the perfect pair to host such an enchanting cottage get away. My daughter Maggie and I were "hooked" before we even got inside the gate. The cottage is exactly as pictured, and we loved it. We enjoyed the back porch and the tranquility of the creek. Getting to know all the animals was great, and feeding the sheep was delightful. We had everything we needed for a refreshing and renewing get away, ...we can't wait to go back!
    Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Diane V.

    Fun, Friendly, Warm and Kind Retreat!

    My son's and I wanted a stress free comfortable weekend retreat and we found the accommodations perfect! We were greeted by sweet friendly pets and a warm and welcoming couple. Jacki and Saleh are wonderful hosts. They are warm and generous and kind. We will return with my youngest son next time. He will LOVE visiting Wilber the pet pig, Leo and friendly sheep and his siblings and of course Jacki and Saleh!
    Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Pam and Frank O.

    Welcoming and cozy!

    Critters by the Creek made for a wonderful 2 night stay. The location was a convenient homebase to explore the Asheville area. Easy drives to Weaverville (cute little main street-don't miss Well Bred Bakery and Blue Mtn Pizza-more than pizza-great brewery), and downtown area, south slope breweries of Asheville. The hosts are wonderful-attentive, but not intrusive. Plus you have to love anybody who's rescuing animals!! Very nice couple. The animals added to the whole experience-I had never been around sheep much-didn't realize how personable they are. Would recommend highly!
    Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Steve G.

    One of a kind. Make a real life memory!

    Saleh and Jacki were like something you have never experienced before. They were really nice and accommodating. Such a unique and special place. Sheep, ducks, dogs, cats, 30 other assorted birds, most of them rescues. Wonderful area to explore and my Camry made it up the driveway- no problem. We will be back! The stream runs right under your feet on the deck. Steve & Biggi
    Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Geoffrey H.

    Unbelievable place. More of an experience than a place to stay. Best rental by far.

    We loved the animals, the farm, the cozy enchanted cottage. But most of all we enjoyed Saleh and Jackie. They are the the friendliest people . We will always cherish there slice of heaven on earth. We are already looking at our calendars and planning on returning for a longer stay. Asheville was a mere twenty minute drive. But I promise , you will look forward to returning back to the cottage as much as you will your explorations around the area. We rated this place five stars, but could have easily given it ten stars if allowed. Thanks again to you both. You are shining examples of how the world should be.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Jamie S.

    We showed up as guest and left as family!

    If you're looking for a get away from reality this is definitely the place to go. Jacki and Selah are by far the kindest people you will ever meet. We stayed one weekend and before we left that Sunday we made plans for the following weekend. There is absolutely nothing I'd change about this place. Ask Selah about his famous handy work in the kitchen... Delicious! We even donated our pot belly pig to their collection of animals. We will definitely be back sooner than later. We love you Jacki and Selah. Love Jamie & Tierany
    Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Christy K.

    Magical and peaceful place to stay!!

    Critters by the creek is beyond amazing!! Jacki and Saleh are such wonderful hosts. They are so warm and welcoming.They gave us privacy but were always available to answer a question or just have a chat. They made our stay so enjoyable. We absolutely loved all the animals. It was so cool having the sheep right outside the porch. We loved their company. The cats and dogs and birds made it so special. We all loved them especially our daughter!! It was the highlight of her trip!! The cottage was cozy and inviting and just perfect for the three of us. We loved exploring the land and playing in the creek. We saw several deer and many other critters! I can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed our stay! And we can’t wait to return next year!! Thank you so much Jacki and Saleh!!!
    Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Robert P.

    comfortable, everything you need

    We had a 2 night stay and were only there overnight and early evenings. Property owners (Jacki and Saleh) were kind and thoughtful, made sure we had everything we needed. The place is clean, with a comfortable bed, small kitchen area and table, plenty of room to sit. The place itself is on the eccentric side, and if you don't like animals in close proximity probably not good. But the slight scent from the goat barn was noticeable only a couple of times when we were sitting on the deck 20 feet from it, so all in all pleasant. The little creek is cool and makes a sweet sound day and night. Their dogs are friendly but not intrusive. Wifi worked just fine. It was totally quiet. We felt safe and comfortable, so easy to recommend it if you want something off the beaten path.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Madyson H.

    Beautiful, quaint, and lovely animals

    My husband and I spent almost a week here and loved it. Jacki and Saleh are gracious and kind hosts. They even gave us a gift bag for our anniversary! They were always nearby and ready to help but not obtrusive or obnoxious. The home is quaint and cute. Bed is comfortable, bathroom is nice (hot shower, clean towels and linens). The kitchenette works well for small meals. The back patio is great with a beautiful breakfast bar overlooking the creek and a seating area. The sheep are right off the back patio (which we loved!) They loved to be pet and fed. The area is not hard to find, the road up to the home is dirt but we did fine in a Camry. It’s about a half hour from Asheville on highway, 1.5 hours from Cherokee and Cataloochee Valley, 2 hours from Gatlinburg, and 20 minutes from Mount Mitchell. Location was decent but I’d probably choose to stay more south next time closer to Cherokee because we were primarily interested in the Smokies. But this home was definitely worth it. If you enjoy animals or petting zoos, this is a perfect place. I fed and pet the sheep every morning and night. They have dogs and cats to pet. And plenty of ducks, geese, chickens, etc to watch. The creek is gorgeous and we loved listening it it. We loved our stay and appreciated our gracious hosts. We would love to come back!
    Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Nancy B.

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

    NC Mountains

    My stay at gingerbread farm was delightful and comfortable. Definitely a home away from home. Jacki and Saleh are the kindest, most nurturing couple I've ever met. I stayed for much of the month of March at the outbreak of covid19 and they helped me to listen to the facts and keep balanced. I love the animals and feeding them was a joy. I will be back as soon as I can, hopefully this fall. Thank you friends.
    Stayed 27 nights in Mar 2020
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Geoffrey H.

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

    Return visit with friends

    Always a pleasure to return to our favorite rental. Jackie and Saleh are becoming an extended part of our family. We absolutely cherish their friendship. We look forward to coming home a few times each year. We can not say enough nice things about their mission, beautiful home they have built, or their kindness. Thank you for always welcoming us back. See you again soon.
    Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Robert

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
    This is the most enchanting place we have ever visited. A storybook cottage with the best neighbors an animal-lover could ask for! After our first visit in 2018 we new we needed to return. The homeowners are a delight!
    Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Angela S.

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

    Love it

    I have stayed here server all times now. Love it so much. Owners are awesome and so friendly. Highly recommend
    Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Lena B.

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

    Perfect place to regroup and relax.

    My stay was wonderful as usual. I found this property about 5 years ago when I wanted to ski at Wolf mountain. I stay that year can you back the following year with my daughter and now I've come back so many times I've lost count. This place is a of beautiful magical piece of heaven. Sometimes you need it Hilton and sometimes you need the mountains. If you need the mountains This is beyond perfect. Also the landlords or such beautiful souls.
    Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Mylina J.

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

    Fantastic, going back!

    Everything was perfect! Loved watching the animals and Jacki out there feeding them! Such a sweet place to spend Christmas week! We’ll back Jacki! XOXO
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Jean H J.

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

    Feels like coming home!

    Our second visit here with Jacki and Sal. My son and husband and I LOVE this little spot so much! Jacki and Sal again made us feel so welcomed! Peaceful and quite place with only the creek and noise from the animals!!! Our son was so excited when he found out how we were going again. He loves those animals and Jacki and Sal are so good to all of us by sharing their animals with us too! Our cottage was clean and felt just like coming back to "Mama's ". Decorated with items throughout that seem to have a story to tell. We were able to leave the old day to day grind and just relax here in this special place. Third visit is going to be in the Spring and we are already looking forward to coming back and staying with our friends Jacki and Sal...Can't wait to see all the beautiful flowers in bloom! If you are looking for a unique experience and love animals, this little cottage will not disappoint you!!! Thank you Jacki and Sal for making our stay so magical again and we will see you in the Spring!!!
    Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

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