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Creek Life Cottage is a place where you can relax and unwind on the creek.

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TV
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 448 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €158
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug

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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.

Creek Life Cottage is a place where you can relax and unwind on the creek.

Welcome to Creek Life Cottage, This cottage is located right on Spring Creek. The cottage is quipped with a relaxing outdoor area, which includes a grill and outdoor seating. This is a great cottage for anyone looking to break. Creek Life Cottages is located far enough from city life to make a difference, but close enough for you to experience all the mountains have to offer. The closest town (less than 10 miles) to our cottage is Hot Springs, which is a quaint mountain town. People travel here from all over the U.S. and even folks nearby in Asheville, and across the state line in Tennessee often enjoy a weekend getaway here. The cottage has a fully equipped kitchen with all utensils, cookware fridge, and oven . Bedroom with Queen bed, pull out sofa, and full bathroom. Verizon and US Cellular cell service works really well at the house Camp fire near the creek Gas grill on the back porch. Trout fishing located on property just bring your fishing pool. Local activities, Hot Springs, NC (10 miles) Hot Springs resorts and spa famous for natural mineral baths or Enjoy White water rafting on the French Broad River. Hike the nearby Appalachian trail or visit Pisgah National Forest. Asheville (35 miles) popular attractions include the Biltmore Estate, River Arts District, and a variety of Art galleries, shopping, dining and Breweries. Max Patch Hiking Trail - 14 miles - Biltmore Estate and Biltmore Village - 37 miles- Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 32 miles- Wolf Ridge Ski Resort - 51 miles- Maggie Valley Cataloochee Ski Area - 40 miles- Pigeon Forge, TN - 65 miles- Motorcycle rides including “The Rattler” (cottage is located on this ride) Restaurants: Dave's 209 - 6 min drive, Trust General Store and Café' - 8 min drive, Smoky Mountain Diner - 15 min drive , pring Creek Tavern & Inn - 16 min drive PETS: Creek Life Cottage is pet-friendly! If your pet is not house friendly (chewing, scratching, general chaos and destruction...) we ask that you kindly leave them elsewhere.. Dogs may be left at the cabin while you are out IF they will NOT bark or be destructive. There is a fenced yard for them to run and play.  There is a pet fee of $50.00 per stay. Please make sure you add it to your reservation, if its not added at the time of reservation, there will be an extra charge added of $100.00. TELEVISION:There is a TV in the common area. We pride ourselves on our VERY CLEAN cabin. All linens (towels, washcloths, sheets, dish cloths) are provided. AIR CONDITIONING and Heating Yes, we have a split system to keep you cool on hot summer days and toasty on the cold winter days. Other things to note: You’ll find locally owned restaurants, Hillbilly market, Sara Jo’s Station,

Gentry hardware store, shops, taverns/craft beer brewery, but only one gas station, and only one franchise store/Dollar General in Hot Springs. Head to Trust General Store as well. Visit the town of Marshall for its brewery, Mad Co Brewery, the quaint shops, especially “Flow”, Zuma Coffee Shop, Sweet Monkey for lunch or dinner , Ingles or health food store for groceries.

The area offers rafting, hiking trails, horseback riding, Hot Springs Spa, and local community events. Visit Asheville River Arts District or take a sightseeing tour of Asheville (1 hour drive) that starts at the Asheville Welcome Center or visit the nationally famous Biltmore House. Drive the Blue Ridge Parkway and visit the Folk Art Center along the way. Drive up Mt. Mitchell on a clear day!

Property manager

Sonya Tarlton

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 520 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Note from host: $50.00 pet fee required at time of booking.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 35
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

About the area

Located in Hot Springs, this cottage is on the waterfront. Hot Springs Resort And Spa and Max Patch are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pisgah National Forest and Whiteoak Spring. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Hot Springs, NC

What's nearby

  • Hot Springs Resort And Spa - 16 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Max Patch - 31 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 56 min drive - 63.5 km
  • Cataloochee Ski Area - 59 min drive - 60.3 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 61 min drive - 65.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smoky Mountain Diner - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Trust General Store & Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Grey Eagle Taqueria - ‬14 min drive
  • Spring Creek Cafe
  • ‪Grits - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Creek Life Cottage is a place where you can relax and unwind on the creek. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Creek Life Cottage is a place where you can relax and unwind on the creek.?

As of 14 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Creek Life Cottage is a place where you can relax and unwind on the creek. on 17 Aug 2025 start from €158.42, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Creek Life Cottage is a place where you can relax and unwind on the creek.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Creek Life Cottage is a place where you can relax and unwind on the creek.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Creek Life Cottage is a place where you can relax and unwind on the creek. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Pisgah National Forest and within 12 miles (20 km) of Madison County Public Library and Hot Springs Library. Whiteoak Spring and Hot Springs Resort And Spa are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Creek Life Cottage is a place where you can relax and unwind on the creek. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great peaceful property with a beautiful creek. We will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanton B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin in Hot Springs

Great cabin close to town of Hot Springs. Easy to get to and exactly as described. Was perfect for the night while in town for a cycling event. Will be back! Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Father son getaway

Location and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice small place. Loved staying here. Would definitely stay there again. Got to go into the creek behind the cottage. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin by the river

Small but had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Spot

We loved staying at the cottage it was perfect location for a weekend getaway. Will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little shed

Cute little shed, nice yard beautiful flowers.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

1 night stay

So cute and cozy. We loved the stream behind the property. We only stayed a night but we enjoyed it!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for a quiet get away!

It was the perfect place for us & the fenced in back yard was perfect for our small dogs. The cabin was clean and well cared for. Thanks so much!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trish W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Creek Life Cottage.

We had a great stay. Too bad it was just for one night as we would have enjoyed being there longer and my husband wished he had brought his fishing rod. It was a perfect size for us and the fenced back yard was a plus for our dogs! Very relaxing. Owner very easy to work with and very accommodating. Thanks again!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Soothing sound of falling water

This is a cozy little cabin about halfway between Hot Springs and Trust. With the windows open we could hear the creek. Is was very convenient for us to let the dogs out in the fenced yard. I like a shower with a hand shower head so that was a definite plus. If you will be eating all you meals in Hot Springs, as we did, it is an 8 mile drive back and forth on a curving mtn road. The smokey Mountain diner is yummy for breakfast. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rea C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Creek!

Moms of teenagers needed to get away for one night. It was so perfect! The fire pit and creek were absolutely what we were looking for. The house had all the amenities and was super comfortable. Sonya was very responsive and we had no issues whatsoever. I could see it being a great place for a couple with a small dog or, like for us, just friends that needed a night off. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

frequent visitors

We have stayed here many times over the past few years. We also knew the previous owners. My only suggestion would be to have an extra set of bedding for the fold out couch and pillowcases for the extra pillows. (maybe I missed the part about bringing extra for the couch) But everything was absolutely wonderful otherwise. Sonya was very quick in responding to any questions that I had.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie M., Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

off the beaten path

This home provided a safe place for me and my dog while we explored the Hot Springs area. Not too many host homes provide a fenced in yard, so this was awesome to have! The creek in the backyard has moderate rushing water with a deep pool area; however, the little knats swarming about was a bit much to sit and enjoy the creek. This may be a seasonal thing (June). The bed was comfortable and I slept well. The drive to Hot Springs took about 25 minutes (driving at speed limit or just below it). Lastly, cooking is not ideal here, but warming food on the stove top is just fine. I was hesitant to use the oven because it's gas, and I did not see proper ventilation. We went into Hot Springs to eat our meals and they were delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Jacob C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

The location was charming from the outside but we were extremely disappointed with what we found inside. The property had not been cleaned well. There was both dirt and dog hair everywhere, and piles left around the corners of furniture and rugs. We arrived very lated on a Friday night and because of the location and distance back to Asheville we felt it would be unsafe to try and drive back to the city to find a hotel so we toughed out a night. On top of all that, I have serious mold allergies and we found an outbreak of mold and mildew in the bathroom that triggered my allergies and left me with breathing troubles for some time. We contacted the property manager about these issues and they were very apologetic and refunded us the second night's stay when we informed them we would be leaving first thing in the morning and not returning. While i appreciate the partial refund, still having to pay cleaning fees etc. for a location that had clearly not been cleaned is very frustrating. We really wanted to love this place and our stay being as the location is home to two of our favorite things, hiking and fly fishing, but this location made our Valentine's Day getaway memorable in a negative way.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Vacation Rental on the Creek

This place was absolutely spotless and had everything you could possibly need. Had all the amenities we needed for a four day stay including dishwashing liquid, paper towels, etc. Our host answered within minutes and helped answer any and all questions. We will definitely go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Worked great for what we needed

We came up to Hot Springs formy husband to hike the trail. We have 2 kids under 15 months and a 13 year old dog. The selling point was the fenced in yard. It was large enough for my older daughter and dog to "explore" together, but not so big I couldn't sit on the porch and keep an eye on them. As far as homes I've VRBO'ed before this one was quite small, but was PERFECT in keeping the kiddo wrangled. The stand up shower was large. The bedroom bed is very soft...just the way I like it, but the pull out sofa bed has a harder mattress for those with a preference. It was nice to have the option. There was enough storage provided that if you like unpacking instead of living out of your suitcase, it's works well. Having the ROKU TV was very helpful at night when we let our kiddos watch TV, so it was a nice way to wind down. The kitchen is small. We did all our food prep before coming, and I'm glad we did. I would not have wanted to prepare meals. Most everything I needed was there to have been able to prepare a well rounded meal, but it would not have been my preference...I like to spread out when I cook. My only disappointment was a street light in the back yard. I was looking forward to seeing some stars. My husband pointed out that it was beneficial since the fenced in yard with the dog scent would attract wild animals would keep us safe if we need to let the dog out. Hot Springs is less than 20 min drive thru mt's roads. Overall, would stay again if we're in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

BARBARA M., Belmont, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

Just enough room for the two of us and we really enjoyed the creek out back. Bonus that it’s pet friendly. We would definitely stay again, if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judi N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Wonderful Discovery

Really nice, well appointed & comfortable - best of all - our 1 yr old Husky had a fenced yard - we humans enjoyed the creek running along edge of property. Bit of winding road to get there but no biggie...and well worth it. After 2 weeks of hiking and pushing ourselves sightseeing - it was great to use this cabin for 2 nights to relax and enjoy nearby sights. Will be back - highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just Perfect.

We had a beautiful stay celebrating belated Thanksgiving. Two hours in the Hot Springs fixed what ailed us and the hike to the top of Max Patch was a step into God’s country. The cabin was sweet and cozy and the backyard was perfect for the dogs to run around and get their energy out. Thank you for a wonderful holiday stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cabin

Very much enjoyed staying in this lovely cabin. It was very clean and comfortable. Great location for getting to various hiking locations. Really appreciated the provided documentation on local trails. Thank you Tim and Sonya!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay.

It had everything we wanted.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

randy n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean , safe, relaxing

Pros—Everything was great would rent again loved the yard space , perfect for 2 people and if you have pets, cons- the water pressure
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The cottage was the perfect anniversary and birthday getaway!

The cottage and the area was perfect! We enjoyed the sound of the creek, the fishing and the firepit. It was all at our disposal and the view was breathtaking! It was just the quiet reconnection and relaxation we needed! The cottage comes with everything you need for a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022