Cottage holiday 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.

This was my third stay at Rosa's home and it is always a pleasure and positive experience. Great location with nearby restaurants and activities!

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!

Excellent location for hiking and enjoying the town of Blowing Rock. The view from the property was beautiful. The kitchen was well stocked.

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.

We loved staying at this cottage. It was so peaceful and beautiful. We enjoyed the wildlife and the stars are incredible! I caught 5 medium to large fish in the pond. It was a great experience. Will for sure come back during the summer or fall when the leaves on the trees are back.

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 are extremely pleased that we chose to stay at the Tuscarora for our son’s graduation from ASU. We found the cottage clean, neat, and well appointed, and only minutes from Boone. Highly recommended.

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!

The cottage was great for the brief visit. Lots of recommendations on where to eat. Would stay 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

Location cannot be beat very easy drive, Uber or walk very pet friendly with a small fenced in side yard

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.

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!

The cottage hugs you the moment you walk in! Nature surrounds, giving wake up calls via birds' song and peaceful views throughout the day. During our stay I needed to do long training runs for an upcoming marathon. I used the Ecusta Trail for that purpose which is only .5 miles from the cottage (also great for biking). We enjoyed lunches at Dandelion and Arabella in Hendersonville and used the BBQ for some dinner meals. Gayle was a wonderful host (along with her pups), we were immediately enveloped by her warm aura and wit. Gayle remains as such in our mind's eye. Don't hesitate to stay within this beautiful property.

The space has been intentionally planned and decorated for a wonderful experience. It is warm and welcoming, sparkled from top to bottom, with plenty of storage and all the amenities you need to feel home away from home. We will definitely reserve the cozy cabin again!

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

This was our second time staying at Black Bear Cottage and it was just as wonderful the second time! Our kids played for hours in the creek, we were comfortable in the cabin and close to all the fun things we wanted to do - hiking and the Biltmore and a day trip to Dollywood! Thanks for a great stay!

My husband and I just spent 3 glorious days at this charming cottage and it was a wonderful experience! The cottage was exactly as depicted in the photos and as described in the listing. In fact, the kitchenette proved more than adequate for preparing a meal! While we did opt for dining out, I think the next time we visit, I will plan a meal or two. The kitchenette was fully-equipped with pots, pans, utensils and dishware and the freezer in the mini-fridge can easily accommodate a bag of ice (fabulous for me as I’m an Iced Tea aficionado)! Situated in the heart of Burnsville, the cottage is very close to fine restaurants, an ice cream shop and coffee shops … each within walking distance. Jennifer was so gracious and attentive to our questions and was always quick to respond. The rental was peaceful and I enjoyed staying in one afternoon just to indulge in watercolor painting. Book a stay at this charming cottage!

We absolutely loved this cottage. Very clean and plenty of amenities. As birders, we thoroughly enjoyed the 45 different species identified by our bird app over our two day stay. We would definitely recommend the cozy cottage!

The house was perfect. We had everything for coffee and cooking, it’s well supplied. We visit Asheville frequently and it’s the first place without any insects inside and that’s not easy, at all. The couch and beds were super comfortable and the view is amazing. There’s a skylight in living room which wasn’t advertised but should be- it was amazing to see a storm while laying down. The temperature was perfect inside the house and bathroom was well ventilated. The owners were very nice and especially quick to respond to questions. We would definitely stay there again.