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Cozy Cottage Beside Creek with Waterfalls

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Exterior
Hickory Nut Creek
Queen bed
Room
Full bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Cottage Beside Creek with Waterfalls


Enjoy a get-away in an comfortable cottage overlooking two beautiful waterfalls on the cascading Hickory Nut Creek. The cottage is nestled at the base of Little Bearwallow Mountain next to 200 acres of natural forest with five miles of hiking trails. It is located only 17 miles from downtown Asheville, in the heart of the incredible Hickory Nut Gorge. This all-log cottage contains a kitchen/living room, bathroom and a bedroom that sleeps two people. It is part of the Laughing Waters Retreat Center in the Hickory Nut Forest Community. A special place for a peaceful, quiet retreat in these beautiful sacred mountains! This area is still recovering from Hurricane Helene. Unfortunately, you won't be able to access Lake Lure right now.
If you are looking for larger accommodations, please refer to our lodge also on Laughing Waters property! Listing number HA 3565781

WIFI We will do our absolute best to provide WIFI however this a wilderness wedding venue and sometimes coverage is poor.

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About the area

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Located in Gerton, this cottage is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Right Track Toy Train Museum and Feed and Seed are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hickory Nut Gap Farm and Chimney Rock Adventure Golf. Chimney Rock Gemstone Mine and Justus Orchard are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Map
Gerton, NC

What's nearby

  • CMLC Florence Nature Preserve - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance - 19 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 26 min drive - 32.9 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 27 min drive - 31.7 km
  • Asheville Outlets - 29 min drive - 40.3 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Turgua Brewing - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Point Lookout Winery - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Whistle Hop Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Joint Next Door - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Chimney Rock Smokehouse - ‬65 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot. We really enjoyed our stay. Sweet intimate cabin with the wonderful sound of water to relax by!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shayna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place to stay! No TV, no problem....we brought a laptop, but who needs a TV when you have thay much beauty around you! We can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cabin for a getaway. Host was great and available for any questions! Highly recommend this host and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at the cabin. The cabin was clean. The location and outside environment were spectacular. We were close to activities that interested us. We would consider a second stay at the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jazmine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
I absolutely loved it. We loved it so much we extended our stay an extra day. The host was very nice and answered all of our questions. The only thing that would’ve been better is a hot tub. But i highly recommend. We even took a dip in the creek by the waterfront.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carra L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such an amazing stay! We loved the peaceful quiet and privacy. Such lovely views. We can’t wait to come back. The host was very responsive and helpful too!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place, creek is amazing so are host
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay at this magical property!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was amazing and fun to explore. I will recommend it to my friends for a fun getaway experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gwen A.

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

Weekend Get Away

We enjoyed our stay. The cottage was very clean. It was on a creek and we loved falling asleep at night listening to the water. Very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

yvette v.

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

Quiet getaway

I absolutely loved my stay at the cottage it was so private and peaceful . The property is absolutely gorgeous with plenty of room to roam outdoors. So many things to do and explore in the area. The creek in the back of the cottage is stunning and the sound so soothing. I am hoping to visit again. Wonderful place to stay !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph E.

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

River cabin

It was perfect for a getaway trip: we spent our days hiking and lounging in the waterfalls. Enjoyed drinking our coffee on deck. We were met by a beautiful 5 foot rat snake. Will definitely visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randall W.

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

Anniversary trip

Great! So relaxing and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
100% enjoyable from start to finish! The scenic switchback drive set the tone for an unforgettable escape, and the sound of nearby waterfalls right outside the cabin made it feel like a dream. The perfect relaxing getaway—peaceful, refreshing, and exactly what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

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

Beautiful place

This cabin was perfect. The location, the waterfalls, and the hiking trails were amazing. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

Cozy river cottage

Fantastic little cottage on a gorgeous private and quiet property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

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

Fabulous

Absolutely loved this cabin and all its surrounding natural beauty!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JRB

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

Great Spot

Extremely relaxing getaway in the hills. Clean house and property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Most beautiful place

This may be the most peaceful and gorgeous place I have ever stayed. So quiet and endless things to see. . Could explore for days.... Will be visiting again..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marci C.

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

Simply the Best!

As advertised, it is tranquil, self-contained, and centrally located. It is close to trails and has a beautiful setting. We would repeat the experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Son and Father vacation

The cottage was exactly as advertised. Very clean and very peaceful. I would recommend this getaway to anyone.We will be back lots to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie P.

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

Peaceful

It was wonderful having the stream and waterfall in the backyard. The view and the sounds really make you feel at peace. The property was great and the owners are wonderful as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mo P.

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

Amazing!!

The cabin and the scenery are perfect. I just wish we had more time :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2020
Thank you so much for your kind review! We enjoyed having you as our guests and we would welcome you back anytime!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

mikki h.

Beautiful, peaceful retreat

The cabin was very clean. The setting is beautiful with very nice trails. We'd love to see it in the fall! Close to Chimney Rock & Lake Lure.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are glad that you enjoyed your time at Laughing Waters! We welcome you again and look forward to your visit in the fall! That truly is a beautiful time of year to see the leaf season here! Thank you again for your wonderful review! Sincerely, Heidi Ladlee Laughing Waters Property Manager
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Louis B.

Laughing waters cabin

I thought the cabin was awesome. The location was perfect. We had a great time. Thank you.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Hello Louis! Thank you so much for your wonderful and kind words! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit! Thank you for taking such beautiful care of the property and we look forward to your return visit with us in the future! You are welcome back anytime! Sincerely, Laughing Waters
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