10 Top-Rated Cottages in North Carolina

April 19, 2023 Esmeralda Fenner

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1. Asheville Swiss Chalets

10 N Delano Rd, Asheville, NC 28805-1797
Excellent
93%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 522 reviews

Asheville Swiss Chalets

Asheville Swiss Chalets offers top-rated, pet friendly cottages and homes in the Asheville and Weaverville areas. Our well appointed rentals have all the conveniences of home. We have 2 properties on Beaucatcher Mountain in a woodland setting, 5 minutes from vibrant Downtown Asheville, and 4 properties in Weaverville, 10 minutes north of Asheville. We are close to popular breweries, award winning restaurants, hiking trails and a thriving art and music scene. We are often complimented for being accommodating hosts, for clean homes, as well as "thinking of everything" our guests might need.

Wedding Weekend in Weaverville

Reviewed By D5965RSalexas

We stayed at the Georgia Peach house and back apartments for our wedding weekend and it was a dream!!! We all had dogs and it was amazing to be able to walk downtown for dinner with the dogs along with walking the neighborhood in the mornings. The apartment itself was very clean, had great recommendations and dog friendly. Can’t wait to come back for our anniversary in the future ?

2. The Cabins at White Sulphur Springs

133 White Sulphur Springs Rd, Mount Airy, NC 27030-9630
Excellent
96%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 54 reviews

The Cabins at White Sulphur Springs

Kitchenette, comfortable living room with fireplace, king size bed, queen sofa bed, large bathroom with oversized bath and shower, private deck, large screen TV and wireless Internet.The Cabins are part of the award-winning White Sulphur Springs community, in the heart of the NC wine country, adjacent to one of America’s best small towns, Mount Airy (aka "Mayberry"), and combining great location, convenience environmental respect and "Simple Living."

Terrible time and pretty much called a liar

Reviewed By zacharymV6640TX

our first cabin upon our arrival was very toasty and seemed to be legit for our weekend stay until we found out the hvac remote batteries were dead and we had to replace them ourselves.. we replaced them and tried to turn the heat on with no luck.. we finally got the heater to work so we thought until about 2am when it was below 60 degrees and the heat would not come on so we called every number listed for help and no answer to any.. we did have gas logs that are on an hour timer and must be reset manually every hour, also they are not vented we did not know this till we were in our second cabin and the card was on the mantle very visible.. the staff finally responded via text at 8am and said they would send someone out.. they showed up around 9am and could not get the heat working either but moved us to another cabin where the heat did work but the fire place did not and the pilot was left open leaving us the smell of gas on our arrival to this cabin, but we had heat until about 3am when this heater as well stopped working on off on off the rest of the night.. when we left i requested some kind of refund the person i talked with said they had an hvac tech coming out and would get back to me after that.. he reported there was nothing wrong with any of them and there was no refund.. I am a hvac tech myself and know what i saw and experienced and instead of a refund i was offered a 10$ bottle of wine... so choose wisely but i wouldn't stay here even with all the good reviews and good price.

3. Springbrook Cottages

94 S Andrews Ave, Hot Springs, NC 28743-9213
Excellent
74%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 27 reviews

Springbrook Cottages

Welcome to Springbrook Cottages, located in the historic town of Hot Springs, NC, surrounded by the Pisgah National Forest; where the Appalachian Trail (AT) runs through the middle of town and Spring Creek flows past our back decks, emptying into the French Broad river at the Hot Springs Spa. We are located right in town, convenient to everything Hot Springs has to offer, yet on a quiet street. You can sit on your back deck and watch Spring Creek flow by, or fish, play in the water, have a picnic, build a campfire in our fire pits on the creek bank, sit in the gazebo and read, or watch the birds. Our pavilion and gazebo are perfect for family reunions, weddings, receptions, baptisms… whatever! So bring your family, church group, or yourself. We hope to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.

Pleasant Stay

Reviewed By HikersoftheWorld2

In this scenic Appalachian Trail town, these cottages deliver everything that is expected at this price point in an ideal location. They are simply furnished with original hardwood flooring and very comfortable porches on both the front and the back. The cabins overlook a lovely Creek and the nicely landscaped property boasts attractive outbuildings, including a charming gazebo and spacious picnic shelter. The units are large and very clean. Given the budget price, we were more than satisfied with our accommodations.

4. Four Seasons Cottages & Cabins

113 Boys Camp Rd, Lake Lure, NC 28746-9244
Excellent
83%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
3%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 35 reviews

Four Seasons Cottages & Cabins

The best Lake Lure lodging location offering value and variety! Our 6 spacious, immaculate cottages and log cabins are perfect for a romantic getaway for two or a family vacation for up to 10. Immaculate and completely furnished log homes with everything you need for a perfect stay. From your cabin, you can walk to the beach at Lake Lure, surrounded by the majestic mountains of the Hickory Nut Gorge. Cottages and cabins feature a porch, a deck, jacuzzi, fully equipped kitchen, cable television, central heat, air conditioning, wireless Internet and professional decorating. We offer 3 pet friendly cabins to choose from.

Weekend Getaway 2022

Reviewed By 895moeb

This was just what was needed a weekend getaway. The owners were great to work with from answering questions before booking, to easy booking, to the best stay. We stayed at the Sundance Cottage, perfect in every way and dog friendly. Oakley loved his time away too. We were greeted by fresh flowers, homemade cookies, and a local bag of goumet popcorn. So welcoming in every way. It was perfect for walking Oakley. The fireplae was amazing, it was cold and heated up quickly. Perfect location to Lake Lure and Chimney Rock. Both towns were very cute. We spent an afternoon climbing Chimney Rock, a must while in this area.

5. Palm Air Cottages

133 Fort Fisher Blvd N, Kure Beach, NC 28449-4844
Excellent
75%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
10%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 91 reviews

Palm Air Cottages

The cottages are a local icon in Kure Beach. They have all the quaintness of days gone by yet are comfortable, clean and centrally located to the beach, pier and restaurants. The property has a pool and coin operated washer and dryer facility.

This place double books!!! Be careful

Reviewed By FgriffinS

I had a horrible experience with the company!!!!!!!Beware of their online booking. My husband and I were so excited to finally book a vacation after recently having our daughter. A few days after we booked, the owner called and said that they double booked the condo. They gave our condo to someone else. I’m assuming that person was staying longer or maybe some other type of bias was involved. There were no other condos available like the one we booked. We had to cancel our trip.

6. Cahoon's Cottages

7213 S Virginia Dare Trl, Nags Head, NC 27959-9129
Excellent
64%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
4%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 28 reviews

Cahoon's Cottages

Wonderful Stay

Reviewed By Patrizia R

Wonderful! Check in was easy. The cottage (number 5) spacious and clean. They did extra sanitizing at the cottage and store. Full kitchen (and grill) for saving money on eating out. Owners, staff and all the other checked in people were super friendly. Wifi was stable for us to get some work done. Best of all - quick walk onto the public beach! Jeannette's Pier literally next door for a walk or fishing. Water was low - easy for wading and swimming. But also wavy - lots of good body boarding, surfing & skim boarding. It was off season but plenty of space on the beach and clean. Definitely recommend and plan to go back!

7. Bat Cave River Cottages

42 Lake Lure Hwy P.O. Box 325, Bat Cave, NC 28710-9700
Excellent
81%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
13%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 16 reviews

Bat Cave River Cottages

WE have 1,2&3Br Vacation rentals. All are on the River, Have Private 6 Person Hot Tubs, Massage chairs & Propane Fire Place's Central Heat & Air Large covered decks hanging over the river's. go to w w w Bat Cave River Cottages com All are also Owner Operated

Family Vacation

Reviewed By delaynnet

We enjoyed our stay. The cottage has tons of character and Bruce provided all the amenities we needed. The river view was incredible. The location was convenient to Chimney Rock and Lake Lure. Highly recommend.

8. Carolyn's Court & Cabins

1726 White Lake Dr, White Lake, NC 28337-6288
Excellent
60%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
20%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 10 reviews

Carolyn's Court & Cabins

perfect place and affordable rates

Reviewed By nckerry1997

we always stay at Carolyn's...love the hospitality and the atmosphere, Our unit was clean and comfy,,,the easy access to the lake was what we needed for our kids. We also rented a golf cart and it was additional fun. It's also an easy walk to walk to everything like shops and eating places...we will be back for sure.

9. River Lodge Log Cabins

34 Lodge Cabin Ln, Hot Springs, NC 28743-8692
Excellent
75%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 4 reviews

River Lodge Log Cabins

Secluded getaway

Reviewed By joleneh954

Great location to visit Hot Springs while having privacy and being able to bring pets. The cabins are dated but definitely spacious, functional and clean so all we needed. Good value and we will most likely go back!

10. Lakemont Cottages

101 Lakemont Dr, East Flat Rock, NC 28731-8705
Excellent
33%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
17%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 6 reviews

Lakemont Cottages

A perfect weekend away!

Reviewed By jhind23

Booked the cabin on a whim for an anniversary getaway. Was not sure what to expect, but wanted to be in nature. This place blew our expectations away! Before our arrival, the host, Diana, had reached out to us and made us feel welcomed already! We arrived a couple hours early to check-in and she was so accommodating. We stayed in Serendipity and the cabin is cute with a vintage feel. It was cleaned and stocked with fresh linen, towels and necessities to get us through the weekend. Our first night the host held a fire down by the lake where we were able to meet other guests. Everyone was so friendly! LGBTQ friendly and dog friendly! We brought our puppy and she was able to swim in the lake. Plenty of dog friendly restaurants in the area. We spent the weekend traveling around the area. Only a short drive to Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Plenty of cute areas to hike around here. There is a trail right behind the cottages. Overall, this stay was absolutely amazing and we cannot recommend this place enough. The views are beautiful (we came in the Fall) and it is a quiet getaway. We will definitely be returning!

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