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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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Candler, NC
  • Mt. Pisgah
  • Asheville Outlets
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Biltmore Estate
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Creekside Cottage: Blue Ridge Mountain Escape!

18 Mi to Asheville | Tranquil Forest Views | Family-Friendly Amenities

Your North Carolina mountain getaway awaits in this 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath Candler vacation rental just off the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. Nestled at the base of Mount Pisgah, 'Lucky Find Cottage' offers travelers a quiet retreat where hiking and exploration begin right outside the back door! Spend your days exploring the beautiful Asheville area and your evenings roasting s'mores around the creekside fire pit.

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGMENTS
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
- Bedroom 2: Full Bed, Twin Bed
- Living Room: Twin-Sized Ottoman Pullout Bed

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Shaded private deck, charcoal grill
- Wood-burning fire pit
- Outdoor dining area
- Covered picnic area w/ porch swing
- Peaceful Pisgah National Forest surroundings
- On-site creek

INDOOR LIVING
- Open floor plan w/ vaulted ceilings
- Stone fireplace
- Smart TV, books
- Desk workspace
- Dining table, dishes & flatware

KITCHEN
- Gas stove, oven, toaster oven
- Drip coffee maker, kettle
- Ice cream maker, crock pot
- Cooking basics, spices

GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Washer & dryer
- Air conditioning, central heating
- Linens, towels

FAQ
- Wildlife may be present on-site
- Well water
- Quiet hours (after 12:00 AM)

ACCESSIBILITY
- Stairs required to access
- 2-story home

PARKING
- Ample driveway parking

-- THE LOCATION --

- Peaceful wooded property with an on-site creek
- 5 miles to the Blue Ridge Parkway
- 7 miles to Mount Pisgah Trail
- 18 miles to Asheville: The North Carolina Arboretum, Pack Square Park, Asheville Botanical Garden, Asheville Pinball Museum, breweries, shopping & dining
- 20 miles to the Biltmore Estate
- 23 miles to Asheville Regional Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Please observe quiet hours after 12:00 AM and be respectful of neighbors at all other times
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- The property runs on well water. It may occasionally appear discolored due to excess iron, and the toilets sometimes turn orange. The water is safe to consume, but bottled water is provided as well
- The 2-story property requires stairs to access
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Pisgah National Forest. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. The cottage offers a kitchen and a washer/dryer.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washer/dryer and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Pisgah National Forest and 10 minutes by car from Pisgah View State Park
As a guest of Creekside Cottage: Blue Ridge Mountain Escape!, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Candler cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Evolve Vacation Rental Network

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Creekside Cottage: Blue Ridge Mountain Escape! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

TAMMY R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and a peaceful spot.

We loved the cute cottage. Listening to the babbling brook all night was exactly what we needed. We so enjoyed coffe on the deck and hiking the waterfalls nearby. The short trip to Asheville for dinner was perfect. We hope to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rae Anna E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

This cabin is exactly what we wanted. We wanted quick access to the Parkway and it definitely had that! The cabin was cozy, clean and was even better than the description. After a long day of sightseeing and hiking it was perfect to sit on the deck with a glass of wine and listen to the creek. We are looking forward to another stay in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Melody K., Kentucky

Liked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

On reading the reviews, we assumed this would be a pretty nice place to stay. But upon arrival the odor of mildew was overwhelming. I emailed evolve saying I didn’t think we could stay all four nights, but they never responded. After a day or so the smell was a little better. Probably because we had the air conditioner going, drawing some of the moisture out. But everything felt damp, even the pillows and sheets. The bed was awful. It’s sunk in so badly that it was a struggle to roll over or crawl out. I tried the other beds but they were hard as rocks. The only TV was maybe 20 inches. We had to move the couch up 6 feet to be able to see it. Everything was just terribly outdated. Call it vintage if you want, but it seemed more like old stuff that no one wanted anymore. It says it’s located right off the Blue Ridge Parkway but that was at least a 20 to 30 minute drive away. And speaking of drives, it’s not a very nice ride in. Lots of trailers with their entire property filled with junk cars. Really the only thing I can say nice about this place is the creek was charming. The first night it stormed and between that and the babbling creek, it was really serene. I just don’t understand the positive reviews. And as much as I dislike leaving this negative review, I think it’s only fair for other people to know so they don’t spend that type of money and end up dissatisfied. Oh yeah, beware of the host fee. That almost doubled the nightly rate.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cabin

This cabin is absolutely adorable! We loved the brook in the back and the retro decorations. The cabin could have used some dusting and the bed in the main bedroom needs to be replaced (it killed my back), but we would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly E H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mtns stay

Perfect rustic getaway with wood burning fire and quietude
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

Fall break

The cottage was the perfect size for my little family for a couple days in Asheville. We loved the proximity to the blue ridge parkway and the relaxing sound of the creek.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vaca

Rather cluttered!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

We loved the quaint and welcoming property and thoughtful details! It was wonderful, comfortable, and very relaxing. Kids loved the creek and catching critters, also loved the fire and s'mores at night! We thoroughly enjoyed our visit here!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage by a stream

All the comforts of home and a serene setting.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JoLynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looking for quiet down time this is the place to stay. The creek the runs behind the property and the tree canopy offers the quiet get-away, Easy access to Blue Ridge parkway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy T., Oxford, Mississippi

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Cabin, Great Location

Thanks so much to Julia for the warm welcomes and the wonderful stay at their family cabin. For me, sitting on that back deck and listening to the babbling brook at the beginning and end of each day was the highlight of our trip. My family and I loved our time in Asheville and driving and hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway—the cabin is relatively equidistant from both. We’ll be back! Thanks for making our vacation everything we hoped it would be!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy S., North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy, comfortable---and did I mention the creek???

We spent our Thanksgiving holidays at this adorable cabin, and had an great time. It is as represented in the pictures and description---and did I mention the creek? It is so wonderful to see and hear, right there off of the deck and especially visible from the big kitchen window. The windows btw were one of my favorite things about the cabin...so much light! The bedrooms and baths (1 whole, one half) are well laid out just a few steps up from the main floor, and while not plush they are comfortable and certainly functional. There is a new mattress in the Queen bedroom, which was great. Because the leaves are down, we had a nice view of the mountains from the back of the house, but with the bubbling creek and woods the view must be equally spectacular in the spring/summer. I am anxious to come back when the Rhododendrons are blooming---that must be spectacular! All in all a really excellent choice...
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Mountain Home

Charming house in a beautiful setting. Everything was as described and suited us to a tee. The house was easy to find, close enough to Asheville to be convenient, remote enough to be peaceful and offered us all the space and amenities that we needed. I only wish we had more time, and slightly warmer weather, to enjoy outdoor recreational opportunities. Thank you for sharing your amazing home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark W., Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Liked: Cleanliness

Best stay thus far after 10 years of visiting the area.

The cabin was perfectly as described and shown. The location is ideal. The space, charming.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Nostalgic comfort

This home was in the perfect location for us considering the event that we were involved with on Mt Pisgah. The house had everything that was needed and more. A well equipped kitchen with and dining area made for easy and effective meal preparation. We appreciated all the small decorative ideas that reminded us of comfortable settings that we had experienced in our lives at one point or another. I can certainly understand why the words "Grandma's House" appears a-lot in the guest book at the entrance. Will definitely be look9ing for this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mountain Cottage

Great location with proximity to Asheville. Quaint rustic cabin feel. Literally surrounded by the forest and a babbling Brooke.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam W., Baltimore, Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful sounds of the stream

As you can tell from the pictures, there is a stream directly next to the property. We slept with the window open the entire time that we were there and it was terrific. It was close to the national forest, close enough to Asheville and Brevard, and yet far enough away that we could see the stars at night by the fire pit. Great stay
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcus M.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a GEM

Where to begin… The house is special, as is the creek running right behind the back deck - nothing more relaxing than that sound. The fire pit was fantastic as well, and the mossy little trail leading from the house made it feel like The Shire. Beds were comfortable, plenty of blankets and pillows. Also really enjoyed the kitchen, which has a European feel to it. Last but certainly not least is the hospitality from the host - the communication on check in and check out was A1, and the best part: there was a birthday basket full of goodies as well as a Happy Birthday sign hanging above the back patio door. Long story short: this was an absolute perfect getaway. Couldn’t be happier. Thanks again. We’ll be back. Marcus
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Judy G.

Cute and quaint

We were expecting rustic but generally comfy which we mostly experienced. Let me start by saying that the deck on the creek is absolutely idyllic, loved it and spent most of our at home time enjoying it. In general the house would benefit greatly (at least during the summer months which is when we were there) from a dehumidifier. It wasn't warm enough for air conditioning or that might have been a good alternative if it had been warmer. The full bath needs attention with a couple of non-deal breaker issues that have been communicated to the owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tonia C.

Liked: Cleanliness

The host is amazing. The property is beautiful and easily accessible.

We will definitely be back. The property is at a perfect location for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C., Philadelphia, pa

Liked: Cleanliness

Magical cottage

Our family loved our stay at the lucky find.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short stay at lucky find

Had a great visit. The property was exactly as described, and check in/out were simple. The owners were very clear in their directions to the house, and about what to expect at the property. Cute little cabin, and kind of a fairyland yard! Very comfortable. Convenient for hiking(30 min drive for several trail options) and for dining in Asheville (again, about 30 minutes, but in the opposite direction, so easy to stop at the cabin for a shower before dinner).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd A.

Liked: Cleanliness

True cabin experience

Are home is over 100 years old according to the history is written by the owners. It is right on a creek that adds to the charm, and is extremely relaxing. Secluded but close enough to town. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cristie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your cottage--especially the sound of the stream and the peace and quiet!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Makenzie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

This is my second time at the cottage & I can’t begin to tell you how AMAZING it is! It literally is like staying in a fairy tale cottage in the woods!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021