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Cottage Haven-cozy, clean, comfortable close to DT

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Welcome to our Cottage!
Banquet hall
Living room as you enter through front door.
We decorate for Christmas!
Truly a well stocked kitchen that we hope you’ll enjoy!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Greenville, SC
  • Falls Park on the Reedy
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • The Peace Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Bon Secours Wellness Arena
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Greenville, SC (GMU-Greenville Downtown)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bath 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cottage Haven-cozy, clean, comfortable close to DT

KING size bed in master!
Located minutes from downtown Greenville, the Swamp Rabbit Trail, Furman University, and Travelers Rest, this beautifully furnished & fully renovated, 2BR/2BA home will make your stay in the upstate of SC truly special.

A little bit of background...Cottage Haven is a result of a family dream...as we traveled, we were often frustrated and always thought of things we would do to make a space better for visitors. So when the opportunity arose for us to purchase and renovate this cute little house, we jumped in all the way. One of our sons does remodeling, one installed hardwood floors, our daughter is an Interior Designer, and I (Chris) have a local cleaning service- after a year and a half, we were ready for our first guests.
Now our goal is to make every guest feel like they're the first to stay. When we say "fully stocked", we mean that we provide little things to make your time with us more comfortable, we pay close attention to detail, and we strive to keep all things in 'like new' condition.
*An additional note:
Some guests have mentioned that the neighborhood is a bit “run down”. It is definitely a lower middle class area, but many of the neighbors have been in residence for decades (including those on either side of CH- in fact, Ms Margaret has lived in the same house next door since the 1960’s!) ) and they do upkeep their yards and homes and look out for one another. We have come to know several of the neighbors and have always felt safe, even late at night. While some homes a block or two away are not as well kept, there are also a few new homes being built (Greenville is growing rapidly). Additionally, there is a street lamp on the edge of our property so it well-lit at night.
So please come and enjoy your morning coffee on the spacious covered deck off the kitchen overlooking the large, fenced-in back yard. Or relax with friends & family around the fire pit or under the ambient lighting that surrounds the deck roof.
In consideration for all of our guests, the home is a non-smoking space and pet-free.

Property manager

Christine Franseen
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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

About the area

Greenville

Located in Greenville, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. The Children’s Museum of the Upstate and Greenville Zoo are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Haywood Mall and Cedar Lane Shopping Center. Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum and Carolina Honey Bee Company are also worth visiting.
Map
Greenville, SC

What's nearby

  • Falls Park on the Reedy - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • The Peace Center - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Bon Secours Wellness Arena - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Fluor Field at the West End - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Bob Jones University - 7 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Greenville Station - 4 min drive
  • Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lewis Barbecue Greenville - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cookout - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Radio Room - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage Haven-cozy, clean, comfortable close to DT pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage Haven-cozy, clean, comfortable close to DT?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage Haven-cozy, clean, comfortable close to DT?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage Haven-cozy, clean, comfortable close to DT located?

Located in the heart of Greenville, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Swamp Rabbit Trail and within 3 miles (5 km) of Hillandale Plaza Shopping Center and Cedar Lane Shopping Center. The Children’s Museum of the Upstate and Greenville Little Theater are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deidre L.

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

Girls weekend

My girlfriends and I stayed here for a girls weekend away. We are in the 55 age group and have stayed in multiple VRBO homes over the years, but this one is special. Our hosts have honestly thought of EVERYTHING!. The home was spotless. Comfortably furnished. We slept like babies and had anything we might need at our finger tips. And let me say for clarity. This is not leftovers from previous guests, I am talking thoughtfully chosen necessities you would have in your own home, new and carefully organized, ready if you need it. We were all so impressed. We will definitely book again when we return to Greenville!thought of EVERYTHING!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Townsend M.

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

Perfect spot

Very clean, comfortable, modern, and well appointed house. Very cute and stylish, with everything you could ever need. Honestly, it was just perfect. 10/10 and we will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

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

Best appointed with extra touches

This cottage is adorable inside! The host has made it special with much consideration. Snacks, coffee, creamers, hygiene products, firewood - they thought of everything! The neighborhood gave me pause when I first arrived but I felt safe and fine once I settled in. The barking dog next door was annoying until she got used to me there. I would stay here again for the coziness!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

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

Weekend away.

This home is beautiful. So clean and well appointed. I would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savannah W.

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

Great, would stay again

We absolutely loved our staycation here. Incredible attention to detail and comfort. For example the kitchen wasn't only stocked it was organized and plus multiple outlets. Had everything we needed and more. The host definitely made our stay feel like a home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan E.

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

Absolutely perfect!

The house was perfect for our family of 3, visiting extended family over the Christmas holiday this year.The place was clean, had fantastic furniture and decor, and the kitchen had everything I could want.I've seen some comments about the neighborhood, and want to say that at no time did we feel unsafe or uneasy. The neighborhood was great, and we had no concerns. It might not be the most affluent area, but it was certainly safe and I had no concerns letting our 7yo play in the back yard alone.I hope this rental is available for our next trip to visit family in Greenville, all other rentals will pale in comparison to this one!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ward S.

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

Greenville Getaway

Perfect fit for a family of 4
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickie A.

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

Cottage cozy

The property was super cute with more supplies provided than any other place we have stayed. We brought a lot of our own stuff but didn't even have to unpack a lot of it. Neat clean and well decorated. Chris and Thomas were friendly and helpful and the WiFi problem we had was handled to our satisfaction. The only pause we had is that the area was not what we were use to but was fine.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashton S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

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

Review

It fit our purpose of our trip perfectly. Nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie K.

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

A Wonderful Place

Immaculate - above and beyond clean. Thoughtful - The hosts have gone out of their way to ensure you have more than enough for a lovely stay. After a nine hour drive, arriving here was nicer than arriving home. The home was spotless with snacks on the counter and cool drinks in the fridge. It's as if they knew we would have a travel weary 7 year old and were ready for us. There are other small touches throughout that made you feel like you were staying with someone who cared. When we arrived at our next stop, we sorely missed this place and wanted to return. It was such a blessing to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Absolutely loved it!

My husband and I stayed here at the Cottage Haven and our first impression was.. "Wow, such a cute cottage!" It felt very homey, cozy and inviting. The cottage was very clean, we loved the furniture and the way every room was decorated. I especially loved the smelling scent in the guest bathroom, I didn't catch a name on the bottle but I'll always remember that smell and should I ever run into again, I'll remember this cozy cottage! You can tell that Chris and Tom thought of everything for their guests and it really showed. We felt like we were staying with family. We also really liked that it was within 5 minutes of downtown GV which made for an easy travel to and from the cottage. Communicating with Chris and Tom was delightful, they made sure we got in okay and that all was good. I'd absolutely recommend this sweet cottage to anyone visiting Greenville!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joyce

Clean comfortable house. Neighborhood declining.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail L.

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

Perfect!

House was perfect for us. Super clean and comfortable. Only a few minutes drive to downtown. The owners thought of everything, and the furnishings were all upscale. The attention to detail for the comfort of guests was awesome! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

Lovely stay!

We really enjoyed staying here! Great for a family, roomy, homey, quick communication with the host. It was so well stocked for every need, especially the kitchen - seriously, three types of coffee makers for however you make it (btw check out Due South nearby!) A very quiet neighborhood and less than 10 minutes to downtown. Would definitely stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy H.

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

Perfection!

This is always my first choice when visiting my daughter and her family in Greenville. It’s so easy to relax here because they have thought of everything for me!! Very comfortable. Great communication. 5/5 star!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie S.

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

absolutely perfect

this little house was so perfect for our visit! every drawer was organized, very clean, and there were things in every drawer to accommodate anything you may have forgotten while packing. great hosts! highy recommend to anyone visiting the greenville area!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn B.

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

Great House!

The house was adorable with everything that one could want or need. The owner was very responsive. Thank you for the wonderful accommodations!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorie W.

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

Swamp Rabbit Hop Skip & Jump

This property was even better than we expected! We gathered here as our home base for a half marathon race on the Swamp Rabbit Trail. It had all the comforts of home and then some. It was so comfy and cozy. And a special treat was how close it is to the Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery. We were able to walk over and enjoy a sunny afternoon on their courtyard. The hosts were extremely helpful with all our questions prior to arrival and made sure the check in and check out processes were so smooth. I would highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

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

Close to shopping and restaurants

Very nice cottage. Like I said it was close to everything. Just spending time with close friends
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R., Homosassa

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

Greenville Getaway

Had a beautiful and restful getaway with friend at Cottage Haven. Home was beautifully done inside and out. Home had everything we needed for our stay. Home host made contact with us and let us know if we needed anything to let her know. We never needed a thing all was great. The cottage was comfortable and cozy. My friend and I left feeling refreshed. Greenville is always a beautiful place to visit and was grateful that my friend and I were able to have the perfect little resting spot at the end of our busy days exploring the area. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis S.

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

Oasis in a Crazy World

The cottage was amazing!. It was the perfect combination of elegance and comfort. All of our needs were anticipated and met, down to the very last detail. It was like a sanctuary, set apart from our normally chaotic, stressful world. My daughter and I travel a lot and have agreed that this was probably the nicest place we've ever stayed. Christine and Thomas were wonderful. It was our first time in the area and they were always there to answer questions or provide directions and recommendations. We would definitely rent from them again. This was a true "score"! Thank you, Christine and Thomas.:-)
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ann R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Well appointed property

We were able to ride our bikes to the Swamp Rabbit Trail from the house and it was a short Lyft ride to the Peace Center fro a show. The covered deck was nice for breakfast in the morning since the weather was so nice. The home was very clean and updated and perfect for our party of four.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Cozy cottage visit

My husband and I came to Greenville to visit our adult children and welcome a new grandchild! We loved our stay at this very cute, clean, and well appointed cottage. The owners really thought of everything! The house has been updated and everything is so well done and decorated perfectly. There were welcome snacks and drinks, toiletries, great consideration of electronics and charging spaces. The king bed was very comfortable-the hosts were easy to contact and prompt in replies. We were able to cook food to take to the new baby family. The house was close to everything we needed to visit! Thank you for a job well done!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

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

Great stay, everything we needed

Nice clean comfortable house. They thought of everything would need. It was a very convenient location for us. Would be happy to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Christine Franseen

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