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Charming Cottage in town~on Appalachian Trail~Mountain Views~

Holiday home with kitchen, 8-minute walk to Hot Springs Resort And Spa

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Vintage cottage in town. Cozy, all set for your mountain getaway
Spacious front porch for visits or observing town life go by
Swing your cares away, finish your book and watch the mountains
open living room
Living area with Smart TV and secured Internet

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Hot Springs, NC
  • Place, Madison County Public Library
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hot Springs Library
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hot Springs Resort And Spa
    ‪9 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

upstairs bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Charming Cottage in town~on Appalachian Trail~Mountain Views~

Located in the middle of Hot Springs directly on the Appalachian Trail. The ground floor has all the living and dining space, fully equipped kitchen, full bathroom and two bedrooms. Washer & dryer for guests light washing.Secured internet, Smart TV for streaming, DVD player, selection of DVDs and books. Relax and enjoy the front porch swing while you watch village life. Back entrance has a ramp. This property is ideal for your visit for a wedding, festival or romantic mountain getaway.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hot Springs

Located in Hot Springs, this holiday home is in the city centre. Hot Springs Resort And Spa and Paint Creek Recreation Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Marshall Nature Sanctuary and Pisgah National Forest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hot Springs, NC

What's nearby

  • Madison County Public Library - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hot Springs Library - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hot Springs Resort And Spa - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Paint Creek Recreation Area - 28 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Max Patch - 44 min drive - 29.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Pillow Brewing - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Laurel River Store - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Vaste Riviere - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vinyl Pies - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Smoky Mountain Diner - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cottage in town~on Appalachian Trail~Mountain Views~ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Cottage in town~on Appalachian Trail~Mountain Views~ ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage in town~on Appalachian Trail~Mountain Views~ ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage in town~on Appalachian Trail~Mountain Views~ located?

Located in the heart of Hot Springs, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Madison County Public Library and Hot Springs Resort And Spa. Hot Springs Library and Pisgah National Forest are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in Hot Springs. Responsive host.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house, lovely host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie B.

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

Gravel bike race at Hot Springs

We stayed here for my sons, gravel, bike race, which was held at the Hot Springs resort, and we’re so grateful to find a place that was walking distance to the resort. There was a front porch that you could see the riders go down the street and close in town to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy H.

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

Cute cottage

Great location right on Main Street.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy D.

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

Hiking Haven

This house is a great place to relax after hiking the Appalachian Trail! We section hiked the trail around Hot Springs and enjoyed all the bars and restaurants downtown. All were just a short walk from the house!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

Guys Trip

We could not have been more pleased with the location, accommodations, and the host. The entire process and stay was excellent. We would absolutely recommend this property to anyone and look forward to a return stay. Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

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

Most convenient stay in Hot Springs

Went for 80's weekend & the house is walkable to everything! Love the vintage craftsman style. Despite being close to the main street it is quiet & the off street parking is a plus. Kitchen is stocked well & dining room is a great gathering place for food or board/card games. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C., Macon

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

Convenient base for AT

This was a convenient base for our day hikes on the Appalachin Trail. Good communication with the manager, and quick response to resolve minor issues. Recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

4/10 Poor

Gina G.

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

House Not Prepared

Unfortunately, we had to cancel our reservation due to the home not being cleaned from the prior guests. We had to scramble to find alternatives for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

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

Perfect Hot Springs stay! Honest review!

The Dorland cottage was everything we needed for the perfect vacation in Hot Springs. Big and spacious and right in the center of town! Close enough to walk to shops and food! The only complaints I would have are a reach… Wi-fi was a little spotty but that’s to be expected in that area. The upstairs bedrooms got pretty hot during the day but they cooled down at night. We didn’t have the air on because we had beautiful spring weather. The floors were visibly clean but didn’t seem like they were mopped prior to our visit, not a huge deal! Owner Melanie installed a new microwave for us so we didn’t have to go without one! Melanie was super nice and accommodating! she helped with trash pick up and helped with a few items left behind after our stay. Would definitely recommend this property and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Nizam G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Niz

The property is in the center of the town and easy accessible. The house itself and appliances as well as rooms, kitchen looked older than they were seen in the advertised picture. The max occupancy listed as 8. We rented for 2 and when we arrived the upstair access was locked. The first floor was kind of smelling moldy. I understand there was a $60 additional charge for more than 2 people staying. But I would rather paid $60 extra and stay in the upstairs room if the ad said you will not be allowed upstairs if you rent it for two people. We renter for two nights but we only stayed for a night because it was kind of smelling mold on the first floor. When we checked in, the neighbor came to inform us her brother will need to come and change the air filter and he did.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

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

Hot Springs stay

We enjoyed our stay at the Doland House this past weekend. The house was comfortable, convenient annd everything is Hot Springs was in walking distance. The host was amazing and gave us some great recommendations. We will definitely stay here again, we enjoyed it very much!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toby D.

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

Awesome home in center of town

We had 6 adults an 2 children and still had plenty of room. House is directly next to main road in town and sometimes it's noisy if you're on the porch but on the inside its very quiet, you don't hear any outside noise.Home was very clean and well stocked with nearly anything you need during your stay. Washer and dryer, dishwasher, all dishes and cooking utensils, towels, wash rags even shampoo and body wash.Just bring yourself and food as that's all you'll need. Good location, close to everything in town. Would definitely stay again.Melanie is your contact and is very nice, helpfull and available if you need her.Thanks again Melanie for everthing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brad G.

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

Weekend Get Away

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay the Dorland Cottage. Everything was within walking distance. The cottage is apart of Hot Springs history; it is quaint and relaxing, especially sitting on the front porch. We plan on coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

Hot Springs

This is my 2nd time staying in Dorland. The property is in the perfect location within walking distance to shops, bars, and food. We love the front porch the most. A nice way to spend the evenings
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

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

A great cottage

A great place for a stay in Hot Springs.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raleigh H.

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

Perfect location!

If you’re staying in Hot Springs, you can’t beat this location! Clean, great host. Thanks!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Micah O.

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

Outstanding option in Hot Springs

Fabulous cottage, perfectly located in Hot Springs. Great place to stay and enjoy the town, the A-T, the river, the Resort/Spa. Walking distance to everything and plenty of space for family and friends to spread out. We'll definitely stay at Dorland Cottage on future trips!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim P.

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

PERFECT LOCATION IN HOT SPRINGS NC

The location was perfect to enjoy the AT town of Hot Springs. Within walking distance to everything in the town. Communications with the host was easy and the host was very accommodating. Would recommend this location for a stay in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

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

Great house!

This house is amazing and right on the Appalachian trail. The kitchen is fully stocked so we had everything we needed. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth A.

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

Great spot for enjoying downtown Hot Springs!

We were able to walk to restaurants, shopping and Hot Springs Spa from the house. Nice views of the fall colors and a great front porch for relaxing. The dining room table was perfect for an evening of games.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

Book Club Weekend

charming cottage on main street walking distance to everything which for our group was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

julie b., Charlotte North Carolina

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

Wedding weekend!

Our family rented this house for a cozy place to stay for our wedding weekend in Hot Springs and it was great!! The host is super sweet and proactive and the location is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angelina E.

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

Cute and cozy

Cute and cozy. It was perfect for everything we needed. Loved the location and the friendly hospitality of the host and the people of Hot Springs. Such a wonderful and relaxing place to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcella S.

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

Cottage Heaven

Great little place close to everything and loved the antique look
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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Hosted by Melanie Prater

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