Cottage vacation rentals in Lake James

The Loverly is truly lovely—you’ll feel at home! With a fireplace, a chaise lounge, a hot tub, and more, it’s the perfect retreat. Plan a shopping day in Hendersonville. The local consignment shop, which supports hospice care, offers great prices. For a meal, check out Shine—known for unique dishes and excellent service. In Fairview, The Local Joint is a must-visit. This old-fashioned diner, owned by a single mom, serves hearty meals that last all day. Their eggs Benedict, with fresh spinach, avocado, and homemade skillet potatoes, is a standout. Watching “CoCo” cook—his energy is unmatched—is an experience! Get there early; we went twice, and it was packed. Consider contributing to The Local Joint’s “pay it forward” option. A $10 donation covers a meal for someone in need. This region of North Carolina was severely impacted by Hurricane Helene. The destruction is heartbreaking, but the community is rebuilding. Many businesses and walking trails remain closed, so keep that in mind.

We were visiting Asheville for a friends wedding and this provided the space and amenities we needed for a long weekend. It was peaceful and had a nice patio and outdoor space. It was an awesome suprise to see the fireflies twinkling in the trees by the creek at night while relaxing after a long day. It was just me and my husband but would be nice for a group of adults or a family getaway also. Plenty of space. Thanks for a good vacation!

We loved our stay! Everything we wanted to do was in close proximity and the recommendations for food were amazing! Our stay was peaceful and the cottage itself was lovely.

Nice place and short drive into town. Great communication with owner and would recommend!

Place was great. It is a perfect spot for a quiet romantic getaway, very private and relaxing. I do recommend making sure you bring everything you need, grocery/drug stores are about thirty minutes away, but that is a small price to pay for the privacy/peace/quiet that you will get. There are hiking spots galore within a 15-20 minute drive. Not much else I can add. I give it five stars and would highly recommend.

Our favorite hidden spot and our third visit. The views, the hot tub, the porch! Always so clean and private and well-kept. Thanks y'all!

Big backyard was perfect for the dogs. The Cottage was just as described Very clean with everything we needed for the weekend. We contacted Brandon once for broken blowdryer and he offered to run one over in a couple hours. Very responsive and accommodating. We will stay again

Really enjoyed our stay. The view and sunsets were spectacular. The beds were extremely comfortable. We really enjoyed the hot tub. Great place!!

We had a wonderful time celebrating my fiancés birthday in Saluda as well as staying at Karen and Katie’s place. It’s an absolute adorable house that was perfect for the two of us and our service dog. Location was peaceful and exactly what we were looking for! Would definitely go back!

It was a rocky start since the place wasn't ready when we arrived at check-in time. Normally we arrive later anyway, but we had been up since early and had already explored the area for several hours. We just wanted to rest for a few before heading back out. Michael and Joseph went way above and beyond to rectify the situation and the place was ready in less than an hour. We loved the house, especially the California king bed. It was so comfy that I'm going to buy a Tuft and Needle bed. Our dog loved the house and quiet neighborhood too. My only suggestion for improvement would be blackout curtains in the bedroom. It was nice that the bedroom was separated by doors from the living room area, and that despite the unit being attached to the main house, it felt like its own space. The place is walkable to downtown (almost exactly a mile) but it was a little warm so we drove most of the time and went to River Arts District a lot too (quick drive). We would definitely stay here again.

Absolutely wonderful stay! The home was spotless, cozy, and exactly as described. The host was incredibly responsive and made us feel right at home. We would absolutely stay here again - highly recommend!

Our first ABNB experience and Bill made everything easy. House was perfect for us. We are in our 50s and traveled with my 75yr old mom and too small pups. The house is amazing, clean, quiet area off the main rd. Exactly what we wanted. We will definitely return as my kids and grandkids live up here. Perfect host!

A little tricky getting there as still some road work from Helene, but well worth it. Very quiet other than the stream and nature noises. Great getaway with lots of hiking trails nearby. Everything you need is there, and beds very comfortable

Carrie’s place was perfect for our family trip (2 adults, 2 college age kids). The house was clean and cozy inside. Outside there was a beautiful garden. It was an easy drive to the Tryon equestrian center as well as restaurants in Rutherfordton and surrounding towns. Highly recommend.

Very nice cozy little cabin. Great view. Hosts were great. It was a little closer to the highway than expected but it still felt very private at the same time and there was very little road noise at night.. everything else was perfect. Blowing Rock is the best town in the NC mountains (and there are plenty of great towns in the NC mountains). Great restaurants, local shopping and hometown feel. Trails, fishing, golf and centrally located to a lot that the Blue Ridge Mountains of NC has to offer. Highly recommend this airbnb and would go back again.

a great place to stay while hiking in and around Roan Mountain. The stream beside the house is really relaxing. Karen was great and I would recommend staying here.

Jen was a great host! My wife and I stayed in Asheville for the weekend as her birthday gift and we can’t say enough how much we enjoyed the space. The views were great, the screened in back porch was peaceful, and my wife LOVED seeing and talking to the cows!

Had a great stay at the cottage. It is extremely well equipped and all items and furnishings are of very good quality. Nice to have my own dedicated space to rest and sleep, work and cook in. Bo was very quick to respond to emails. Didn’t meet him during the stay but there was no issue and am very happy with the Airbnb experience

Another amazing stay! We come every year and will continue dor many more to come:). Beautiful property, Gail is amazing and there are lots to do Hendersonville. Already counting the days till next summer.

Extremely quaint and cozy. Quiet and serene. Close to downtown. All necessities provided.

Wonderful stay at the happy red cabin! It’s a special place perfect for unwinding and unplugging. The town of Saluda has excellent food and lots of nature around to explore. The cabin is comfortable and clean, also private and quiet. We will definitely return!

This cottage was perfect for our needs. It's tastefully decorated and comfortable with all kinds of extras provided. The kitchen is unusually well stocked with pots and pans, cutlery, utensils, and spices, so you can cook a full meal, if you want to. The neighborhood and the view from the porch are both lovely. You feel as if you are out in the country, but, in fact, you are very close to a large Ingles grocery and other shops. Plus, it's easy to get into downtown Asheville. We especially enjoyed watching the fireflies at night and listening to the birds in the morning, including an indigo bunting. One night, we even saw a black bear! We look forward to returning.

Me and my group stayed at Averee and Tim’s place for three days, and we absolutely adored it! The location was exactly what we wanted, a little removed but still close enough to town for comfort. The home was beautifully decorated, and we appreciated the time that must have gone into creating such a lovely experience for their guests. We cannot recommend this place enough! Peaceful, cozy, and the hosts were lovely as well. Perfect!

Our stay was such a wonderful experience! We felt at home from the moment we walked in. Our expectations were high ahead of the visit, but the home exceeded them in every way, including cleanliness, comfort and charm. We loved the peaceful back yard, and ate many meals out there. The house was very well furnished with quality furniture, kitchen appliances and high end towels. We loved the proximity to downtown Black Mountain’s breweries, coffee shops and many restaurants. All in all, our experience was exceptionally good!!