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Living Room: Bright and airy space with stylish decor, perfect for relaxation and conversation!
Dining Room: Bright space with stylish decor, perfect for meals and memories with friends!
Living Room: Stylish retreat with a sleek TV and charming views into the sunlit sunroom!
Living room
Dining Area: Bright dining space with charming decor, perfect for gathering and sharing meals!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Gastonia, NC
  • Eastridge Mall
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Rankin Lake Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Crowders Mountain State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Charlotte, NC (CLT-Charlotte-Douglas Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Hillcrest Cottage

Welcome to Hillcrest Cottage - a small, cozy home oozing with charm and character. Close to downtown Gastonia, I-85 or 321 highway - this cottage is convenient, well decorated, clean, comfortable home for guests visiting for a short or long stay. This location is convenient to both downtown Gastonia and I-85 and 321 making both Kings Mountain and Charlotte easily accessible. Tucked away on a quiet side street makes this house location ideal when visiting Gastonia.

*** New - are you looking for a 30 day stay or more - ask us about our furnished midterm rental options!

Have coffee on the enclosed front porch surrounded by arched doors and flooded with sunlight, lounge in the comfortable and stylish den, glass of wine on the back porch or sleep well on the new queen signature sleep mattresses.
Although we aim to be family friendly, this house is especially suited well for business travelers. We have smart TVs in each bedroom and one bedroom has an ensuite bathroom and the other bedroom has it's own hall bathroom right outside it's door. Relax on the back porch with a glass of wine at the end of your day or coffee on the enclosed front porch. All the comforts of home at Hillcrest Cottage.

You will have access to the entire house.

I am always a message away! Emailing or messaging is best as unknown numbers may go to voicemail or spam. Although I don't personally meet our guests, I am readily available to fix any problems or answer any questions.

This location is convenient to both downtown Gastonia and I-85 and 321 making both Kings Mountain and Charlotte easily accessible. Tucked away on a quiet side street makes this house location ideal when visiting Gastonia or surrounding areas. Hiking at Crowders Mountain State park is close by for a unique experience only Gaston County can offer.

Car is best! Single lane driveway parking allows for two or 3 cars easily

Close to the highway, convenient to I-85 and 321, this adorable cottage has one ensuite bathroom and another bedroom/bathroom. See our other listings for standards we hold of cleanliness and setting the standard high. Luxury towels, stocked kitchen supplies and even some basic gym gear in the front sunroom for those wanting to do yoga or weights while they travel.

*We do ask you to sign a rental agreement and we utilize a security deposit hold before all stays to prevent blatant disregard for house rules. Thank you!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym
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
Must be 25 to book, Rental Agreement must be signed and paid in full
No unapproved guests or parties
No smoking inside

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gastonia

Located in Gastonia, this cottage is in the mountains. Arts on Main and Little Theater of Gastonia are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Catawba Creek Golf Course and Regal Franklin Square. Schiele Museum of Natural History and Mary Jo's Cloth Store are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
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Gastonia, NC

What's nearby

  • Schiele Museum of Natural History - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Eastridge Mall - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Rankin Lake Park - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • CaroMont Regional Medical Center - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Crowders Mountain State Park - 11 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Gastonia Station - 8 min drive
  • Charlotte-Douglas International Airport (CLT) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Balls Grill and Produce - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Marco's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hillcrest Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hillcrest Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hillcrest Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hillcrest Cottage located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Little Theater of Gastonia, Catawba Creek Golf Course and Arts on Main. Bradley Station Dog Park and Gastonia Farmers Market are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa B.

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

Quaint Cottage

Cute cottage with plenty of room for our family. Close to shopping and restaurants. Responsive host. Was extremely satisfied with our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra E. W.

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

Perfect Place to Stay

Hillcrest Cottage is a quiet, comfortable, very well appointed, beautiful little cottage. Everyone loved everything about our stay and would have loved to have stayed longer. A most perfect place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Great experience!

From scheduling to checkout everything was an easy experience. The cottage was cute, clean, and comfortable. The location was perfect and the neighborhood was nice and well maintained. We didn’t have any complaints or concerns during our stay. Response from the host was quick at all times. We would definitely recommend this cottage if you are staying in the area. My husband and I were here with our 15 year old daughter for a family wedding that was taking place in Kings Mountain. It was a quick easy drive to get there. We spent one day at Carowinds which was also a good day trip. Overall a great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sandra b.

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

Love this cottage!

We love this pretty cottage… cozy, comfortable, clean and had plenty of room to spread out when family came by. My favorite spot is the back screened porch to chat, read, watch the birds and just enjoy a light breeze. The bed was comfortable and the kitchen well stocked with supplies. We hope to stay again soon. I highly recommend this cottage. The host was great. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Birthday Getaway

The home is wonderful. We wanted to visit Charlotte but we didn't want to stay in Charlotte. The beds were comfortable and slept well. If you enjoy antique shopping, there's a cute shop less than five miles away. The owners are friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Really nice

The accommodations were great. Beautiful house. Nice neighborhood. Will definitely be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Csssandra F.

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

Happy Hillcrest!

Everything about my stay at Hillcrest Cottage was exactly as described. Hopefully I will be able to go in the be in the srea in the summer months and enjoy the front and back sun porches. nt and back porches
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W.

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

Smooth stsy

Had an easy time staying here. Beds very comfortable. Quiet neighborhood. Everything was as advertised. No complaints.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Laura T.

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

Cozy cottage

This property was our home for 10 days! We needed a place that allowed us to stretch out and be comfortable. The house was located in a nice area, well maintained and had all comforts of home. I would highly recommend and will book again if we are ever in the area again.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Thomas K.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Overall, not that impressed

Communication with host was fine and no problem with check in.Upon entering the property, a musty smell was very noticeable and lingered throughout our stay. The living room couch was worn and dirty. The back porch furniture was covered with pet hair or something similar- we did not use it. One bathroom does not have a toilet paper holder and there were ants crawling near the entrance and shower door. I reached out to the host regarding the ants and the host did respond telling us to use the ant spray under the kitchen sink. No spray, but there was Terro liquid that I put out. Many ants then attended the Terro feast. Somehow, I just don’t feel like this should have been our responsibility and seeing ants like this does not provide for a pleasant experience. We found a stray earring on the floor and we left that on the dresser in the guest room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

Great location for surrounding areas lose to Gastionia.

Visiting for family wedding. Great location and size of house. Nice that house had two full bathrooms to get ready. Party traveling was four adults (two couples). Great kitchen and living room was perfect size. The men didn’t miss the Saturday college football games. This house is a win win would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

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

Hillcrest cottage

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Robert F., FARMINGDALE

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

Nice Cottage/Great Location

This cottage was ideally situated for our visit to the Charlotte area. Convenient location close to I85 made our trips to see family and friends very convenient. House was very well kept and all appliances, etc. were in good working order. Yard and porches looked great. BeingNovember we didn't get to take full advantage but the property was very nice and well kept. Property manager was very responsive. A small issue came up during our stay, and was handled appropriately and timely by the owner.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

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

Fabulous, clean and comfortable little cottage!

This is a sweet little property, and was just right for spending several quiet days with my husband and mother while we visited the area. It's located in Gastonia's historic district - a quaint neighborhood of like homes not far from the town's growing downtown area, where we enjoyed several very good restaurants. The house has been renovated with homey thoughtful touches and a soft color scheme that lends to a comfortable stay. The owner makes it clear through several messages (before, during and at the end of the stay) that she's there to help with whatever her tenants need to make their stay just right. I travel quite a lot and use VRBO frequently - this place is lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracie J.

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

Excellent!!

We stayed 2 nights. The house is precious! Clean and decorated so cute! Loved it! The neighborhood seems safe. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Perfect getaway

This was a perfect spot for a girls getaway! It was clean, aesthetically pleasing and cozy! The neighborhood is adorable, surrounded by beautiful historic homes. We will definitely book another stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

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

Women's Conference

Perfect location and home for a stress-free stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Very close to perfect!

Really very, very good. Just needs a couple of things to make it over the top. Certainly not enough to make it a place I do not want to return to when next in Gastonia! Great atmosphere in every way!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily A., Greensboro, NC, USA

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

Great, clean place!

We stayed here while visiting some friends in Lincolnton. The house is right off the main drag, so driving was a cinch. Pretty quiet neighborhood, we worked and did school from it. We were two people and were very comfortable at the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katharina M.

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

Cozy

Easy access - comfortable stay
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa K.

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

Perfect

The property manager was extremely nice and welcoming. The place we stayed at was real cozy and perfect. My favorite part of being there was enjoying the screen in porch! :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Great place

Very nice cottage enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark V.

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

Beautiful Home

Beautifully decorated, charming home in a nice neighborhood. Lots of space in a fenced back yard. We loved it all! The beds and pillows were very comfortable, using the locks was easy, it was a very nice place for my wife to hang out with the kids during the week while I was doing work nearby. The 3 smart tv's with a roku in guest mode were really convenient. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth A., Suwanee, GA

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

Great cottage. Just as listed !!!

Super clean cottage in historic district. Great towels and other linens. Kitchen well equipped to allow for cooking of meals !!! Will stay again on next visit to Gastonia.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Miranda L.

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

Perfect for the occasion

This cute little cottage was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for providing an easy, clean and refreshing space!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

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