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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Hendersonville, NC

Lake Lure Beach and Water Park15 min drive
Chimney Rock State Park19 min drive
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)34 min drive
Biltmore Estate44 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

We had a lovely time at this property. It was very well stocked and was just an amazing setting. My kids loved the creek...

Sarah D.

Mar 31, 2024

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Jack and Jill bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Cozy stone Cottage on Rushing creek porch, soaking tub, & fire-pit pet friendly

Rock face mountains with green quilt like surroundings, blue skies with white pillow clouds, boulders that sit at the mountain base and guide the rushing creek, winding roads that reveal lush surprises at every turn, waterfalls that pop out in unsuspecting crevices.
Welcome to Bat Cave!
As you turn onto Middle Fork Road more beauty awaits. A rushing creek flowing down the mountain, secret waterfalls that lead to the historic homestead as you cross the bridge to Sweet Water Cottage. A cottage hand-built from stone over 80 years ago. This newly restored home has an exterior of old Stone craftsmanship blended with an interior of modern amenities.
Sweet Water Cottage is a beautiful newly renovated home that has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. All new modern appliances, fully stocked coffee station, washer/dryer, double oven, dishwasher, icemaker/ filtered water fridge. Each bathroom has its own unique luxury. Relax in the beautiful 70" soaking tub after a long hike or unwind in the Jack and Jill bath that displays the beauty of the exposed natural stone, complete with a walk-in tile shower. Bedrooms include the master which has a king adjustable bed with a remote wall fan, the classic twin bedroom, and a kids room that has a bunk with a twin over full. The kid's room is stocked with books, games, and its own TV/DVD. The front porch is the place to be for morning coffee, reading, or soaking in the sounds of Middle Fork Creek. Take a nap in the creekside hammock or just relax watching the water in the hammock chairs. The fire pit is a wonderful end of the day hang out, grilling steaks, roasting hotdogs or marshmallows. Be mesmerized by the fire while you allow the water sound to wash away any anxious thoughts. Be still and know that you are surrounded by so many fun activities that all you need to do is decide which one to do first.
Bat Cave is centrally located to so many interesting areas. You can easily explore Chimney Rock/ Chimney Rock State Park, Lake Lure, Hendersonville, Asheville, Black Mountain, Blue Ridge Parkway, Pisque National Forest. There is something for everyone from Hiking, Mtn biking, canoe or kayaking, sightseeing (Biltmore, Carl Sandburg home), shopping, gem mining, boat tours, water park/ beach(Lake Lure) fly fishing, creek play, Zip-Lining, horseback riding, snow tubing (Moonshine Mountain), Winery tours, Local Brewery, Distillery's, Massage and Spa's.
Adventure awaits! We have suggestions and a wealth of things to do here at the Sweet Water Cottage. I am here to help you make your mountain experience as enjoyable as possible! Thank you for considering our Mountain retreat.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to send and inquiry before making any bookings! Thank you

Property manager

Lindsey Helms-Koury

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Our mountain cabin nestled among lush trees give the property treehouse views.

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Please see pet rules

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please remove all dirty linen and START A LOAD IN THE WASHER PRIOR TO CHECK OUT All trash and recyclable must be bagged and put in outdoor trashcan

Dishes must be washed and put away or put in dishwasher and started prior to leaving or a $50 fee will be charged.

Dog waste bags are provided. Dog waste must be picked up in baggies and thrown in trash bag and put in trash can by the road. $50 fee if not picked up

Important information

You need to know

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Hendersonville

Located in Hendersonville, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Lure and Chimney Rock State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Chimney Rock Gemstone Mine, or check out an event or a game at Wolverine Paintball Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Hendersonville, NC

What's nearby

Chimney Rock Village Riverwalk - 11 min drive
Lake Lure - 13 min drive
Lake Lure Beach and Water Park - 15 min drive
Chimney Rock State Park - 19 min drive
Biltmore Estate - 44 min drive

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

‪Turgua Brewing - ‬23 min drive
‪La Strada At Lake Lure - ‬15 min drive
‪Point Lookout Vineyards - ‬24 min drive
‪El Lago Mexican Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
‪Hickory Nut Gorge Brewery - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy stone Cottage on Rushing creek porch, soaking tub, & fire-pit pet friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy stone Cottage on Rushing creek porch, soaking tub, & fire-pit pet friendly?

As of 30 June 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy stone Cottage on Rushing creek porch, soaking tub, & fire-pit pet friendly on 2 July 2024 start from AU$663.31, 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 Cozy stone Cottage on Rushing creek porch, soaking tub, & fire-pit pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy stone Cottage on Rushing creek porch, soaking tub, & fire-pit pet friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy stone Cottage on Rushing creek porch, soaking tub, & fire-pit pet friendly located?

This family-friendly Hendersonville cottage is located on the riverfront, 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from CMLC Florence Nature Preserve, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Chimney Rock Gemstone Mine and Chimney Rock Adventure Golf. Lake Lure and Lake Lure Flowering Bridge are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn F.

13 June 2024

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10 out of 10!

Incredibly clean, beautiful location and exactly as described. This cottage was perfect for a long relaxing weekend at the mountains. Host was very helpful, providing a long list of recommendations. We highly recommend and hope to visit again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

9 June 2024

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Mountain Cottage

This was our third stay at this property and we love it. It was the first time with our grandchildren and we had a blast. They loved playing in the stream, catching fireflies, making s’mores over the fire pit, and the PlayStation. We will definitely return!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven R.

28 May 2024

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Best Airbnb experience we've had (maybe ever?)

My only complaint is that the original listing has 'hot tub' as an amenity, and a large soaking bathtub is NOT a hot tub. This part of the listing should be changed. However, we spent a long weekend and the place was immaculate and we would absolutely love to visit again. The kitchen was very well stocked, the property is beautiful, and while I was disappointed there was not an actual hot tub, we did not miss it. The house is very close to downtown Chimney Rock, where we were able to find more than enough to do when the weather was nice. It was very easy for us to unwind for a few days for my wife's birthday and the host was so easy to work with. 10/10 would recommend this place!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gilly S.

4 May 2024

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Beautiful mountain escape

A group of middle aged ladies together for a college reunion. We had a delightful time. Property is exactly how it is shown online. Lovely and charming spot. Incredibly clean and homey. We all loved it.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

29 Apr 2024

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Wonderful Retreat

Our family stayed here while our daughter rode at Tryon. This is such a charming and unique house full of character. It's convenient to many main attractions, and we had a great time and a wonderful stay. The owner was very communicative and helpful throughout our trip. Thank you so much for providing us with a wonderful experience!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh O.

13 Apr 2024

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Great family cottage

Such a wonderful cottage! The owners were so accommodating and easy to work with! 10/10 will definitely be staying again when we are back in the area!!! High recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley D.

12 Apr 2024

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Mothers Day Weekend

The absolute best place we’ve stayed,Sweet Water Cottage had everything you could think of and more. I can’t wait to go back again, I hated to leave.

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica L.

12 Apr 2024

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Amazing

Amazing property that has all that you will need!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

31 Mar 2024

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Family vacation

We had a lovely time at this property. It was very well stocked and was just an amazing setting. My kids loved the creek and the property was close to many of the activities we wanted to do (30 min or less by car) but was also very private and secluded. So many great memories were made!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James D.

11 Mar 2024

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Great spot

We were going to go to old Edwards inn but they only allowed one dog there so we had to change plans. Couldn’t have been more happy with this place

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

27 Feb 2024

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Cozy cottage next to beautiful stream

We loved our stay at the beautiful little cottage. It’s tucked away on a quiet country road. The cottage was clean, stocked, and very well cared for. We enjoyed the fire pit and the rushing stream next to the cottage as well. Definitely worth the trip!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maeve B.

18 Feb 2024

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

Great Getaway!

This was the best long weekend trip! A great place to get away and unwind after a crazy start to the year. There are several places shop, eat and get coffee. Chimney Rock, Black Mountain & Hendersonville are some of the places we visited and enjoyed! This cabin was quiet, cozy and very clean! We enjoyed every minute of our trip!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raquel B.

24 Dec 2023

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Family Christmas with Adult children

This is a beautiful and cozy home. We were so excited to see it decorated for Christmas! There was a decorated tree and mantle decor. Classy and clean home on a beautiful property. We will be back!! ❤️

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dalton C.

19 Dec 2023

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Nice place!

The property was on a beautiful area of land and the house had a beautiful exterior of stone that set the mood. Inside there were cute decoration of peace and love… all giving the home a very warm feeling. We only stayed 1 night, but would return for a longer stay.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia G., Brooksville

24 Nov 2023

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Home Away From Home

This place was amazing! My family and I truly enjoyed it. The location is perfect. We were able to get out into the fresh air and hike in Dupont Park and Chimney Rock. We also did some shopping and eating in Asheville and Hendersonville. At the end of each day we were excited to go back and spend the night in this beautiful, comfortable place. We have already started talking about the next time we want to stay here. Love it! Lindsey was great and very prompt with her communication.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kasey T.

19 Nov 2023

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Magical

We scheduled this trip for our anniversary and my birthday. However, we experienced loss the week before. Our stay turned into a weekend of grief. We could not have been supported and held in a better space to feel our sadness and experience connection, nourishment, and safety from the property and cottage alike. The consistent sounds of the creek were so regulating to our nervous systems and the design of the cottage felt like we were spending every moment in a warm hug disguised as a creekfront cottage. The feeling of the property is hard to describe, it's something you just need to experience. That sweetwater feeling!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria C.

12 Nov 2023

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Beautiful cottage

Great property, location was close to Chimney Rock and other hiking spots. They have everything you need for a great getaway. Loved the fireplace.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernard P.

23 Oct 2023

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Great cabin

We love this cabin. Everything we need is available even though we bring our own. The place is clean and in a great location except for the road being in the front yard but we just ignore it. The little stream and the fireplace more than make up for that. Thank you for a great get away!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

LINDSEY M.

18 Oct 2023

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Absolutely Perfect

We had such a great time at Lindsey’s Place! It was the sweetest little cabin and was exactly what we wanted. We just wanted to escape the fast pace of life and be in the woods for a few days and that’s just what we got! The cabin was very central to Asheville, Black Mountain and Chimney Rock. The sounds of the creek were amazing and it was nice and cool in the little valley. I really enjoyed sitting in the hammock and reading. If we ever come back to NC, we’ll definitely stay here again! Thank you for a great getaway!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia G.

9 Oct 2023

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Perfect Fall Girls’ Weekend!

Stayed at this property for 3 nights in October. There were 3 of us, all in our 30’s and 1 dog. This was the perfect property for us! Lindsey truly thought of every creature comfort in this cottage, for us and our dog. We especially appreciated that the back porch is gated, and the provision of dog bowls, dog blankets, a crate, outdoor lead, and dog towels. The cottage was clean and cozy and all the labels on switches made it easy to get comfortable quickly. We had a little trouble with the padlock on the gate when we arrived, but Lindsey answered our call (at 9:00pm even) and talked us through getting it open. The location is great, just outside Chimney Rock Village and a reasonable distance to everything we wanted to do (Jeter Mountain Farm, Sierra Nevada, Shoji Spa, and some great hiking). The outdoor fire pit was well stocked with wood, fire starter logs, lighters, and tools. And the indoor gas fireplace was perfect for movie watching and chilly mornings. The bedrooms and bathrooms were clean, comfortable and well stocked, and we could have made a gourmet meal with everything provided in the kitchen. WiFi was great, which is especially important since cell service is spotty at best. All in all we loved our stay and only regret not getting to stay longer!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernard P.

25 Sept 2023

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September trip

This is our first time staying here. We have been staying in the Henderson, Edneyville, Bat Cave area for about 8 years now. I was very impressed with this cabin. I love the area and the cabin was exactly what we want. All of the supplied movies, games and everything we need in the kitchen was awesome even though we didn't really need them since we really like to enjoy the outdoors. If I had one complaint, it is the power wires and the street being so close, but we overlooked that by the babbling stream flowing by. Thanks and we'll be there in October.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal L., Naalehu

18 Sept 2023

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Exquisite location and home.

We absolutely loved staying at this little stone home. Listening to the creek was so peaceful. Everything we could possibly want was provided at the home. Owner was very responsive and informative. Best VRBO experience ever!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

DEBORAH W.

17 Sept 2023

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Vaca with family

We stayed for 2 nights. We checked out the little town and went to the Biltmore. Very conveniently located, but away from it all. Just relaxed in the evening and hung out. I highly recommend this home away from home where everything is supplied. It just doesn’t get better than this!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate V., Apex, North Carolina

23 Aug 2023

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Amazing

We loved our stay. The cabin is so comfy and has everything you need. We really enjoyed sitting by/in the creek with our pups. Thank you

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie K.

6 Aug 2023

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Peaceful Mountain Retreat

When we arrived, we found the home and property to exceed our expectations. The rushing stream and beautiful flowers were a pleasure each day. Our kids really enjoyed themselves. Love the two ovens. The soaking tub was such a treat after being outdoors hiking and exploring. Very close to Lake Lure and many other attractions. Nice selection of movies as well. We can't wait to book it again. It was so hard to leave. Thanks! The host is very responsive to renter's needs as well.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lindsey Helms-Koury

We are a family born and bred in NC with a love for the Mountains and an appreciation of the great outdoors. We live in Concord, NC, and have worked every weekend for over 2 years restoring this stone house and property.
We love relaxing with family and friends at the cottage and exploring new areas. Hunting is a favorite of Mickey's and Gabby has taken an interest in Hunting as well. I enjoy hiking, exploring and we all enjoy trying new restaurants especially locally owned.

Why they chose this property

This property truly was a blessing. My ( Lindsey’s) best friend has had a mountain house right across the road . For years we have said we wished we lived closer to each other. I had taken my Mother and daughter to stay at her place for my moms birthday. We had such a fun weekend! That Monday I was just looking for waterfront properties in that area and this house came up! I texted my friend and she was so excited, she said that is right across the street from me. It was just listed that day, and the journey began!

What makes this property unique

This property has a special place in our hearts! You feel such peace when you come onto the property. The land was loved and utilized in so many ways by its original owners. It truly was a homestead. With plants and trees unique to this region and abundant flowers and herbs. We have learned a lot from the son of the original owner as to how they lived. Take it all in, so much to see. All the stonework (besides the fire pit and new steps) is the work of the original owner who was a Stone Mason. We have enjoyed every drop of sweat that went into this place. And know you will enjoy this place as much as we have!