
Cottage vacation rentals in Lake James
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The Cottage at Pine Ridge
Relax with the family at this completely updated cottage built in the 1940s. Featuring two bedrooms with plenty of comfy relaxing area. Enjoy the backyard with a hot tub (inflatable), and night lighting. Grill on the charcoal or relax at the fire pit. Just in earshot of the apple orchard where you can satisfy your taste buds with a crisp fresh apple, apple cider slushy, or fried apple pie. Although rural this home is only 4 miles from interstate 40! Approx an hour from Asheville and Charlotte.

Farmer & the Naiad, cottage on 1800s farmplace
An enchanting & romantic cottage in the jewel of the blue ridge mountains. Gardens, history, & romantic lore on an 1800s era farmplace, the Farmer & the Naiad cottage was once used as a summer kitchen, bunkhouse, & lovebird's nest for the farm. Explore a beautiful 10 acres, be lulled to sleep by the babbling creek out the screened door balcony, walk the gardens, gaze at the milky way, and cozy up by one of the firepits. 30 mins. from Asheville, 10 mins. to Mars Hill LGBTQIA & BIPOC welcoming.

Clear Branch Cottage
Clear Branch Cottage is 750 sq. feet with 180 sq. feet of covered porch totally surrounded by forest, which can be enjoyed sitting on the porch or inside with large picture windows and views throughout. It has one bedroom with a queen bed, and a trundle bed with 2 single mattresses. A comfortable living room with mid century decor adjoins the well equipped kitchen. The porch has a dining table with additional seating. The private backyard has a gas grill, plenty of seating and a fire ring.

Cabin in the Clouds
Cabin in the Clouds is a beautiful, one bedroom vacation home in a secluded, private community that's very quiet and has been renovated in 2023. The bathroom was completely remodeled, new living room furniture, new marble top dining room table, refurbished bedroom, new floors. There's a beautiful view from our porch that has deck furniture and propane grill. Inside is an open layout with open beam ceiling and pine paneling. Black Mountain is a quaint vacation town, you will love this place.

Cute and cozy cottage
You'll love this small cozy cottage located in a peaceful neighborhood tucked in a wooded area. It’s fully equipped with everything you need to feel at home away from home! IMPORTANT: There will be house construction in front of this Airbnb from Mon-Fri From 9am-6pm. We apologize about the inconvenience in advance. We are 7 minutes from downtown Forest City. 12 minutes from TIEC, 20 minutes to Shelby, 1 hour to Asheville, and many beautiful mountains, waterfalls, and outdoor activities!

The Cozy Cottage with the Illusion of Seclusion
The Cozy Cottage has gorgeous long range views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our guests love having the illusion of seclusion just minutes away from all modern conveniences. A quiet refuge that sits on about an acre of wooded property where you can relax, regroup and plan the adventures awaiting you just minutes from the front door. The cottage has been completely updated, furnished and stocked with everything you may need for your total comfort and enjoyment. Your next retreat awaits...

Woodsy cottage next to Lake James
Outdoor enthusiast retreat, mountain biking and hiking heaven! Relax with the whole family at this peaceful, brand new adorable cottage nestled in the woods right next to the Fonta Flora trail. Jump onto the trail for hiking or biking winding around scenic Lake James for 30+ miles of beauty or walk 1 mile to the county beach for some splashing and sun bathing. Enjoy the evenings on the patio or around the fire pit, BBQ & picnic table. 5 mins away from Mimosa landing for boat launch.

Sunshine Daydream-Charming mountain town retreat!
Come unwind and enjoy your very own charming mountain getaway. Our cute modern cottage is located in a quiet neighborhood a short walk to downtown Weaverville which is fully opened back up. The cottage boasts a rare combination of natural mountain setting with walking access to downtown Weaverville and a short drive to Asheville. Take a dip in the private hot tub, or a short walk through the Main Street Nature Park which leads you award winning art studios, shops and restaurants.

The Cottage At Eagles View.
- WELCOME - to the COTTAGE at Eagles View, your personal retreat overlooking a BEAUTIFUL meadow & a MAJESTIC mountain view. Situated on a quaint little farm, our 400 sq ft cottage offers a unique blend of rustic charm and modern luxury. Wake up in a KING sized bed to BEAUTIFUL views that promises to take your breath away. Despite the feeling of being in the country, you're never too far from convenience—a mere 15-minute drive will take you to Hendersonville for all your essentials.

The Mothership
Welcome to the Mothership, an octagonal post and beam cottage built for those with a love of the outdoors. Located on our small farm in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, we are a perfect launching point for adventure. Lake James and the Linville Gorge are only 20 minutes away, Asheville 45 minutes, and Charlotte only an hour. Explore countless waterfalls, miles of trails, or kayak our beautiful rivers during the day, and relax in the hot tub and shoot pool in the evening.

The Loverly - Your Romantic Love Nest in the Woods
Come say Hello! We're back from Hurricane Helene. You'll enjoy The Loverly - a stunning cottage with two baths & a zero-gravity bed. Stay connected with high-speed internet & two TVs with streaming live TV, Netflix, & Prime Video. Cozy up by the wood-burning fireplace in the living room or the gas log fireplace in the bedroom with remote control. Enjoy the hot tub or relax in the screened-in gazebo with a gas log stove. The Loverly is just 17.5 miles from Asheville.

Private-inTown, King, XLPorch, WiFi, Nature, W&D
No ABB Service Fees! 🎉<br> Treetop Cottage is tucked in a private beautiful rhododendron forest, yet only 3 mins from downtown Black Mountain, 15 mins to Asheville & Blue Ridge Parkway & 20 mins to the Biltmore Estate. ⭐️Private ⭐️Primary Bedroom (king) ⭐️Sleeping Loft (2 twins) ⭐️XL Porch ⭐️Hammock ⭐️Fire-table<br> We are Black Mountaineers and would be grateful to host you. <br>Click the ❤️ above and add us to your wishlist as you consider your stay.😊 <br>
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