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Easy Breezy beach house on secluded waterfront
🏝️🌞🐬 Take it easy at this unique and tranquil beach cottage nestled in the woods on the Albemarle sound! This hidden gem provides a unique combo of a rural getaway and the beach! Wildlife is truly plentiful at this romantic escape or family vacay- see dolphins, otters, turtles, etc. Enjoy 3 cozy bedrooms, new hot tub, private dock, kayaks, personal balcony off each room with amazing views! Located conveniently between downtown Elizabeth city and Outer Banks. Relaxation and serenity awaits you!🌊🏖️☀️

Mountain Magic-Peaceful, Cozy, Pet-Friendly Escape
Welcome to Mountain Magic! This cozy cottage is the perfect location for your Great Smoky Mountain escape. Tucked on a creek with stunning views, this newly renovated and charming cottage will take your breath away. Set on 8 acres and surrounded by forest, you can relax on the covered porch and watch wildlife, or roast marshmallows at the creekside fire pit. Designed with the comfort of our guests and their pets in mind, Mountain Magic has everything you need for a fantastic mountain retreat.

Private cozy lake home with indoor pool!
Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space. Secluded home yet close to town. Nestled in a quiet cove right off the main channel on Lake Hickory. It has a heated indoor pool so even in the winter time you can enjoy the water with view of the lake. There is a dock as well. So if you happen to want to enjoy the lake, you can. The house has its own boat ramp so if you want to bring your own boat you can. If not there are places to rent them from. Hope you come and enjoy our piece of paradise.

The Skipper- 3 bedroom/Simply Adorable
The Skipper located on High Rock Lake highlights a large beautiful deck and pier filled with cozy seating and a Blackstone for preparing meals. It offers a screened-in porch off the kitchen for early mornings and late nights. This cabin offers a galley kitchen, dining area, family room, 3 bedrooms, and two full baths. All rooms have black out curtains for necessary naps during the day. A well trained dog is welcome during your stay. The Skipper- a quiet and perfect vacation spot to relax.

High Cottage Retreat At 3500ft
Discover the perfect blend of cozy comfort and breathtaking adventure at our cottage. Nestled high on the Blue Ridge Parkway, at a refreshing 3500ft elevation, this getaway offers unparalleled tranquility. Imagine sipping your morning coffee on the private deck, gazing at a sea of stars in the crisp mountain air. While you'll feel miles away from it all, you're a short stroll from charming local restaurants and shops. Explore the world-renowned Penland School of Craft, Toe River Arts studios.

Cottage at Indian Cave - Family Perfect!
Indian Cave Cottage is located on a mountain, in the forest, but only 5 miles from downtown Hendersonville. You will feel at home as soon as you walk in the door. The main floor is an open room with real wood floors, a rock fireplace, pool table, sitting and dining areas and kitchen. Sliding doors open onto the expansive deck. The cottage is located 20 miles from Asheville, 20 minutes from DuPont State Forest and Pisgah Nat'l Forest and 3 miles from Jump Off Rock. Come stay! Again & again!

Cabin in the Clouds
Cabin in the Clouds is a beautiful, one bedroom vacation home in a secluded, private community that's very quiet and has been renovated in 2023. The bathroom was completely remodeled, new living room furniture, new marble top dining room table, refurbished bedroom, new floors. There's a beautiful view from our porch that has deck furniture and propane grill. Inside is an open layout with open beam ceiling and pine paneling. Black Mountain is a quaint vacation town, you will love this place.

2BR Mtn Top View • Hot Tub • Cashiers & Highlands
Mountain top retreat nestled at 4000ft elevation. Between the Blue Ridge Mountains and a Christmas tree farm. Enjoy expansive views in this secluded home away from home. Located in Glenville, NC just 17 minutes to Cashiers and 33 minutes to Highlands. This 2/2 is a perfect couples getaway or come enjoy it with some friends and family. This westward facing house will have you enjoying unmatched sunsets every night after a day full of exploring the area. @stayatstardust

Blackberry Cottage
Welcome to Blackberry Cottage! Our quaint, imperfect Farm Cottage was built in 1928 and much of it was updated in the spring of 2020. Come relax in the heated/cooled Cottage and enjoy the beautiful scenery and splendor that the Mountains of Western NC has to offer. Take day trips and visit the Blue Ridge Parkway, historic Waynesville, Canton, and Asheville then settle back into one of our cozy beds back at Blackberry Cottage... And don’t forget to visit the goats!!

Amazing mountain views & Hot tub/brand new Sauna
Luna Lair is the best spot for a summer mountain getaway, especially for families looking to slow down and enjoy time together. The amazing mountain view from the deck is one of those things you never get tired of. The hot tub, and brand new sauna are the perfect way to relax after a day out. With a great location and a peaceful setting, Luna Lair gives you the best of both, easy access to the area and a cozy place to come home to.

Rocky Knoll Hideaway | Visit Family | Quiet Escape
Welcome to Rocky Knoll Hideaway — your peaceful home base for visiting family, relaxing, and recharging. Tucked among the trees, this cozy private cottage offers the perfect blend of quiet seclusion and convenient access to the area. Whether you’re here for a weekend visit, a holiday stay, or just a break from the busy pace of life, Rocky Knoll Hideaway offers a warm, welcoming place to land.

Mountaintop Vistas of NC/TN/VA
Stay cool in your air-conditioned, first-floor Cottage Suite with stunning ridge views into TN & NC! Features include 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, fireplace, dining room, 3 private entries, and a patio with grill, fire pit & 3-person hot tub. Enjoy a 7-ft hot tub at the hangar too! Hike the TN/NC line or explore the gorge for swimming, climbing & adventure. A peaceful mountain escape awaits!
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Cozy Cabin w/Hot Tub, Mountain View & Fire Pit

Ladybug Cottage

A-FRAME Lake Cabin. Private Boat Dock, Kayaks, SUP

Tranquil, Stylish and The Views!

The Mothership

Cedar Serenity – Tranquil Private Guest House

Stone's Throw Cottage, close to Asheville

Zarephath: You Will Not Want To Leave This Cabin
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Mallard Lakefront Cottage | Flying Squirrel Cottag

Romantic Mountain Retreat /Creek/Pond/Fishing

Pet Friendly Countryside Cottage Near NC Zoo

Creekside Cottage

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My Happy Place at Lake Summit - Pet Friendly

The Evelyn Elizabeth

The Cottage at White Winds Farm
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"Paraíso Encontrado" Paradise Found

Rustic, Romantic Getaway at Paradise Cottage in Boone

Waterfall Cottage

Enchanted Escape/Peaceful Mtn. Cottage near Boone

Creekside Cottage on Pine Orchard Creek, Todd, NC

Secluded Cottage on the Farm-Blue Ridge Parkway

Cottage Under the Blue Ridge

Waterside Cottage 'HoriZen'
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