Cool breezes in the summer and the gorgeous color in the fall are just two of the reasons to vacation at Buttercup Cottage in Historic Saluda, NC. This cozy mountain cottage has 2 bedrooms (one with king bed and one with two twins), one bath, living room with gas fireplace, Satellite TV, DVR, free WiFi, and fully equipped dine-in kitchen. There is also a large deck with gas grill for 'al fresco' dining. And we are a non-smoking facility. The cottage is fully heated and air conditioned and is available all year round. All linens are provided and there is a washer and dryer. Canine friendly. In summer guests have access to owner's large vegetable garden on site. Hendersonville, NC only 10 minutes away. Easy access to I-26 makes Asheville, NC and Greenville/Spartanburg only a 45 minute trip. Biltmore estate, many excellent restaurants, theater plus outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, zip line, river floating right in Saluda. Many trails including waterfalls close by. New (summer 2018) furniture in living room, including pull-out sofa and flat screen TV.
We are pet friendly with prior notice (dogs only please) and are happy to welcome furry guests. We ask that they be on flea treatment and be up-to-date on shots. Only a few minutes walk to Main Street, Saluda where you can find restaurants, unique craft shops, antiques, a wine store, bakery, ice cream, a grocery/butcher and an old fashioned general store. Only 10 minutes to Hendersonville and 35 minutes to Asheville. Easy access to Blue Ridge Parkway, Biltmore Estate, DuPont Forest, Pisgah Forest, Flat Rock Playhouse, hiking, kayaking, tubing makes this the perfect home base for your vacation. And there's a new Zipline right here in Saluda. 15 minutes to Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC). Great for one or two couples, family or for a girl's getaway.
Keywords: Cottage, N.C. mountains, Saluda, Blue Ridge Parkway, Biltmore Estate, TIEC, pet friendly, 2 bedrooms, kitchen,deck, fireplace, heated, air conditioned, gas grill, non-smoking
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Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
About the area
Saluda
Located in Saluda, this cottage is in the city centre and on a river. Heartwood Contemporary Crafts Gallery and Flat Rock Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Green River Adventures and Mineral and Lapidary Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at The Cliffs Valley Wellness Center or The Cliffs At Glassy Wellnes Center. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
Saluda Historic Depot and Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Heartwood Contemporary Crafts Gallery - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Green River Adventures - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Saluda Dog Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
Biltmore Estate - 35 min drive - 57.8 km
Getting around
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Dairi-O - 12 min drive
McDonald's - 11 min drive
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 11 min drive
Dunkin' - 11 min drive
Cracker Barrel - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Buttercup Cottage, Historic Saluda, NC. Cozy Mountain Retreat pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Buttercup Cottage, Historic Saluda, NC. Cozy Mountain Retreat?
As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Buttercup Cottage, Historic Saluda, NC. Cozy Mountain Retreat on 21 May 2026 start from AU$160, 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 Buttercup Cottage, Historic Saluda, NC. Cozy Mountain Retreat?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Buttercup Cottage, Historic Saluda, NC. Cozy Mountain Retreat?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Buttercup Cottage, Historic Saluda, NC. Cozy Mountain Retreat?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Buttercup Cottage, Historic Saluda, NC. Cozy Mountain Retreat located?
Located in the heart of Saluda, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Saluda Historic Depot and Museum, Heartwood Contemporary Crafts Gallery and Green River Adventures. Saluda Dog Park and The Gorge Zipline are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Our stay was peaceful and comfortable! The cottage hosts have curated a phenomenal experience surrounded by nature and tranquility, we couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
John B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2025
We are happy you enjoyed your stay at Buttercup Cottage. It looks like we achieved our goal of a quiet and comfortable place to visit. Whether you are interested in an active activity such as hiking along the Blue Ridge, kayaking, an adventurous ride on the zipline, or enjoying a glass of wine, reading a book on the private backyard deck, or venturing to nearby sights such as the Biltmore Estate, the cottage is conveniently located in quiet neighborhood only half mile to Main Street Saluda. Hope to see you back soon.
Marti & Dan Wells, Hosts
Beautiful property, beautiful area, great time of year. Everything in bloom
Charles H.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr 2025
We are always happy to see our return guests, this time in the Spring. The spring leaves are out and everything is turning green. Dan is getting garden ready to grow our wonderful vegetables (which our guests can enjoy while here). The area has been recovering from Hurricane Helene (last fall) and much is back to normal, hiking trails open, restaurants and stores back in full swing. See you again soon.
Once again we enjoyed our stay. Really like the cabin and the area. Great for someone who wants peace and relaxation in mountain area..
Charles H.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2024
The fact that you have visited us at the Buttercup Cottage several times tells us we must be doing something right. Plus we are lucky to be in such a beautiful part of the country. Who wouldn't like to visit here! Hope to see you again soon.
Marti Wells, Proprietor
The host was over the top amazing. Any and everything we needed was available. Loved the surrounding area. Plenty of places to walk our dog. Garden was amazing. Host provided many staple items ie: bread, eggs, juice, milk and homemade blackberry jam. We loved our stay.
Kathy J.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2025
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay at the Buttercup Cottage. We do our best to provide a clean comfortable "home away from home" for our guests. As you discovered, we have a great veggie garden in the summer which we are delighted to share with our guests. We are open year-round, so I hope you will visit us again soon (during the holidays we have many of our spruce and fir trees lighted...it's a beautiful sight.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anneliese G.
11 June 2018
Located close to downtown Saluda and I 26. Ideal for day tours. Cottage cute and very clean
We enjoyed bringing our dog. People we met where welcoming and the area has a lot to offer if you like outdoor activities
Anneliese G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
We are always happy to see satisfied guests. We love to show visitors and their furry kids what a lovely place Saluda, NC is and try our best to make their stay comfortable and enjoyable.
Marti Wells, Proprietor
Everything was wonderful. Property was great. Leaves and weather spectacular.
Charles H.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov 2022
This year was one of the most beautiful autumns ever, and one of the most popular times to visit western North Carolina. The weather is usually good and the scenery unbeatable. We were happy you visited us again and looking forward to seeing you again soon.
Cozy and comfortable accommodations. Hosts were especially kind and a joy to meet.
heather d.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov 2024
We are happy we were able to accommodate you after the storm. We were lucky the cottage was not damaged and Saluda and Hendersonville are getting back to normal. Hope to see you again soon.
Marti Wells, owner
Beautiful area, nice property, Close to mountains and other interesting areas. Cool and refreshing.
Charles H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2021
We are always happy to share this beautiful part of N.C. Our quiet little town has lots of good things to offer nearby, from the stately Biltmore Estate in Asheville to the "longest and fastest" zip line in the country right here in Saluda. Hiking and great views along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Tubing and Kayaking in the warmer months. Throw in boutique shops, great restaurants, theater and even outlet mall shopping within 45 minutes of our door. And in the summer, we have a large veggie garden we share with our guests. Come back to see us soon.
Marti Wells, Proprietor
We truly enjoyed our stay at Buttercup Cottage.Very cozy cottage and our hosts were the BEST!Clean and perfect for our family of 4. The gardens, flowers and fruit trees begged for you to sit and relax in the mornings and evenings. Close to adventures and downtown Saluda. We will definitely return!
Cheryl C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2025
We are happy you enjoyed your stay at the Buttercup Cottage. We do our best to treat our guests like old friends. That includes a clean, comfortable place to stay, a quiet place to sleep, and pleasant surroundings with outdoor space to enjoy breakfast or unwind after a busy day. In the summer, it also includes picking privileges from our extensive vegetable garden and fruit trees. I hope you will be able to come and enjoy time in the other seasons here in the mountains, each has something special to offer. Best regards, Marti Wells, Owner
We loved our stay. The location was amazing, the cottage was adorable & the vegetable garden was huge. They even let us pick whatever we wanted out of the garden!
The added touch of home made jam and other breakfast items were so nice and thoughtful! The personalized note with an invitation to the garden was also a beautiful touch !! Thank you !!!
Our family had a wonderful stay at Buttercup Cottage. Plenty to do in the area and the cottage was perfect for relaxing in the evenings. The breakfast supplies were a much appreciated surprise. We will definitely be back.
Sarah P.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar 2022
We feel if a guest says they "definitely" will be back that is the best review we could ask for. We always try to make our guests feel comfortable and have everything they need for a pleasant stay and welcome any suggestions they may have to make it a better one.
Marti Wells, Proprietor
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Helen C.
15 Oct 2018
Lovely cottage
Buttercup Cottage is a very enjoyable rental. Marti and Dan make you feel very welcome. Highly recommended.
Helen C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you for the great review. We always try to treat our guests as we would treat our friends. The fact that you are return guests is the best review of all.
Hope to see you again soon.
Marti and Dan Wells, Proprietors
Attractive property and area. Clean , pleasant, and invigorating. Loved it.
Charles H.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2023
We are happy to see you again. Hope to see you again soon.
Marti Wells
About the host
Hosted by Marti Wells
Originally purchased for a summer getaway. When we retired to Saluda and built our new home, we kept the cottage for family and friends to use when visiting. Later, we decided to open it for short time rentals, so we spruced it up, bought new beds and here we are.
Why they chose this property
We love Saluda! We live here and love sharing with visitors this special place called Saluda.
What makes this property unique
Short easy walk to Main Street Saluda. Located in a quiet neighborhood, on a dead-end street, we are one of the few truly dog friendly accommodations in Saluda....and we have a yard. Many of our guests love the deck where they can enjoy their morning coffee or a cocktail while grilling at dinner time. Deck is designed with gate to allow furry guests free access with their humans. We have an extensive summer garden and share the bounty with our guests...they are welcome to pick their own fruits and veggies...can't get fresher than that.
Languages:
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Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests