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Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Shelby, NC
  • Place, Cleveland County Historical Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Cleveland County Arts Council
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Shelby City Park
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Walk to Uptown Shelby! Earl Scruggs Center and Don Gibson Theatre! Lovely!

Birdsong Cottage is located near uptown Shelby, NC and is within walking distance, 15-20 minutes, to the Earl Scruggs Center and the Don Gibson Theatre. Shelby is also the home to the American Legion World Series.
Also uptown: restaurants and shopping. Arts Council, Buffalo Creek Gallery, wine shops and brewery, coffee shops, and walking trails.
The cottage is newly remodeled with roomy living, sleeping, and kitchen spaces. Kitchen is fully equipped with everything but a dishwasher. Dawn liquid and laundry detergent, VINTAGE GE stove/oven!😀(Apartment size) Keurig coffee pods, reg and decaf. Sugar, stevia, half-n-half pods, PAM spray, salt, pepper.
Sleeping is SEMI-PRIVATE between the queen and twin beds. Perfect for a family of four. A port-a-crib with pad and sheet is stored in the closet. Queen bed is behind a wall but has access to the twins through an open doorway. Short queen. All new mattresses. New linens and towels.
Small toilet/shower room but with separate and roomy vanity lavatory/dressing area.
Keyless entry, alarm system, smart TV, internet, enclosed carport.
Spanish and English speaking hosts.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Portable crib for babies/toddlers in closet
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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
Strip used beds and put sheets and pillow cases with used towels in the laundry basket. Also, please gather trash and toss in outside bin.
Check-out 10:00 a.m., however we may be flexible if cottage is not booked for the same day. Please text us when you are leaving. 9803419298
For bookings longer than one week, a cleaning fee of $75 will be billed to guest as housekeeping will clean weekly. Paid thru VRBO

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number dickyamaya@gmail.com
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Shelby

Shelby is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Shelby City Park and Moss Lake, while Cleveland County Historical Museum and Earl Scruggs Center are cultural highlights. Cleveland County Arts Council and Shelby City Carousel are also worth visiting.
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Shelby, NC

What's nearby

  • Cleveland County Historical Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cleveland County Arts Council - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Don Gibson Theater - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Shelby City Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Shelby City Carousel - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sub Station II - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Alston Bridges Barbecue - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hannah's Coffee House - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to Uptown Shelby! Earl Scruggs Center and Don Gibson Theatre! Lovely! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Walk to Uptown Shelby! Earl Scruggs Center and Don Gibson Theatre! Lovely!?

As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walk to Uptown Shelby! Earl Scruggs Center and Don Gibson Theatre! Lovely! on 6 June 2026 start from AU$169, 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.

How much is parking at Walk to Uptown Shelby! Earl Scruggs Center and Don Gibson Theatre! Lovely!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Walk to Uptown Shelby! Earl Scruggs Center and Don Gibson Theatre! Lovely!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to Uptown Shelby! Earl Scruggs Center and Don Gibson Theatre! Lovely!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk to Uptown Shelby! Earl Scruggs Center and Don Gibson Theatre! Lovely! located?

Situated in Shelby, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Atrium Health Cleveland, Cleveland County Historical Museum and Earl Scruggs Center. Cleveland County Arts Council and Olde Tyme Courtsquare Opry are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 39 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a wonderful place to stay- I highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2026
So glad you had a nice stay and we hope you’ll come back!!
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10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Conveniently located, clean, easy to check in! Host was very responsive if I had questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2026
We look forward to your return!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tim N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is great ! I extended my trip 2 days !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2026
Tim, thank you for choosing to stay at Birdsong Cottage! We hope you stay with us next time you visit Shelby! You are certainly a 5 star guest!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house exceeded all expectations; charming, clean, anything needed was there and the host was available for questions. It was a great experience. I would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2026
Jennifer, so glad you enjoyed your visit to Shelby! Come again!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and nice. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov 2025
We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you’ll come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to uptown Shelby, easy to find and great communication with host!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything was just as lovely and clean as when I booked the first time, in 2025 - it's the sort of place I'd retreat to if I ever needed to have a lovely little space to finish a novel in. Wasn't thrilled that the price had increased - but that's to be expected. A.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our five-night stay at Birdsong Cottage in Shelby. The cottage was beautiful-very clean and organized. Every possible need was anticipated, all in an ideal location! We hope to stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was extremely lovely. Very comfortable and cozy. We enjoyed our stay and planning on returning next year
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2025
We are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lizzy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marywinn was a phenomenal host! She made sure we had everything we needed and made sure before our trip that we were aware of the semi-private room situation, which was more private than we thought! The half wall separating the larger bed from the two single beds extends almost the full length of the bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jan 2026
We are so glad you enjoyed your event in Shelby and that Birdsong Cottage met your family’s needs! Come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for such an easy experience! Worked perfectly for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

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

Wonderful visit-love this cottage

Enjoyed a wonderful stay at Birdsong cottage. Beautiful gardens and immaculate cozy cottage. We will certainly stay again when visiting family in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr 2025
So glad you had a nice stay! We gladly welcome you to come back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari D.

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

I'll never stay anywhere else

This is, without a doubt, the most comfortable, charming Vrbo (or AirBnb, for that matter), that I've ever rented - love the bird-themed decor! If ever I need a writer's retreat to finish a book, I'm coming here for a few weeks!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dennis C.

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

Wonderful place

Very nice place to stay, great location, clean and everything worked, nice hot shower, good kitchen.Bedrooms do not offer a lot of privacy, essentially three beds in one room.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb 2025
Thank you for choosing Birdsong Cottage for your Shelby visit. We welcome you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

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

Good spot for a girls trip

It was a weekend getaway to celebrate high school reunions. The location was convenient and the place was super clean with brand new amenities and features. Excellent hosts and we would definitely go back to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2024
We are so glad you had a good experience at our cottage and enjoyed your reunions! We look forward to your next visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom N.

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

Two Nights In Shelby

Very clean, updated and very close to uptown Shelby
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2024
Tom and party, we are glad you enjoyed your stay! you are welcomed to come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Delvin B.

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

The Best

Place was very clean and cozy. We enjoyed our stay here. Property managers are awsome and communicated well with us. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Mar 2025
Thank you! We’d gladly welcome you back
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johnsie D.

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

Short stay Birdsong

Cute cottage in Shelby,NC. Very clean. Great communication with owners. Easy in and out. Convenient to downtown. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2025
Johnsie, so glad you enjoyed your stay at Birdsong Cottage! We gladly welcome you back in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ester S.

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

Great little stay

We had a short trip for a graduation at Gardner Webb and to move our daughter out. This was such a nice surprise stay. Cute, cozy, and very clean! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2024
Thank you, Ester! We hope to see you again!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Amazing

Everything was clean, organized, had a lot of essentials included, great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2025
We are glad you had a positive experience at Birdsong Cottage! Come again! Wishing you a good new year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karl K.

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

Nice and quiet. Great location.

Nice and quiet. Great location. Could use a new coffee maker but that’s it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2024
We have purchased a Keurig and supply reg and decaf pods and half-n-half. Thank you for the suggestion.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy M.

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

Fantastic Cottage

Birdsong is an adorable cottage & perfect place for me to stay while in town for several weeks. We were lucky that the flowers on the property were blooming so it was extra pretty! The cottage is close to uptown and 74, and is the perfect size for two people! Marywinn was wonderful and easy to deal with, quick to communicate and I highly recommend her property if you're staying in Shelby!
Stayed 13 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2025
We are so glad our cottage worked well for you! Come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misty P.

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

Such a cuuuuute cottage!

My Mom and I stayed here for a weekend trip. It was perfect for the two of us! Easy access from the driveway. It is very convenient to downtown Shelby. We absolutely love the interior design and beautiful arrangements. We will definitely book this again next time we visit Shelby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Birdsong Cottage and that it met your needs. Thanks for the lovely review! Come back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Sweet Cottage, Lovely Weekend!

We traveled to Shelby to watch our son finish his fall baseball season at CCC. The accommodations were perfect for us. Clean, comfortable, and convenient to downtown and the college. Our hosts were very kind and responsive. Highly recommend and we will definitely be back in the spring.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Nov 2024
So glad our cottage suited your needs! We welcome you back in the spring! YOU were great guests! 😀

About the host

Hosted by Marywinn Amaya

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We are new VRBO hosts, but not new to hosting! I, Marywinn, am a lifelong resident of Shelby, and Dicky has been here for over 50 years. Birdsong Cottage is a recent renovation of a 1980's workspace that we enjoyed doing together. The property has been in my family for many decades. We travel and appreciate the gift of hospitality.

Why they chose this property

This isn't a typical neighborhood any longer. In 1920, when my great-grandparents bought this farmhouse, the neighborhood was a vibrant part of Shelby. Now it is the medical section of Shelby. In 1980 we chose to preserve "this old house" and raised our family here. Our 8 grandchildren enjoy coming to the "big yellow house" when they visit.

What makes this property unique

We are close to uptown Shelby and venues such as The Earl Scruggs Center, Don Gibson Theatre, The Bankers House, and more. Shelby is also close to The Great Smokey Mountains, Asheville, and Charlotte.
Shelby also hosts the American Legion World Series.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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