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Luxurious Mountain Home

Luxurious Mountain Home

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The beautiful Willow Cottage, Historic Barn in background (no animals today)
Front view of the Cottage. Walk right out into the beautiful yard!
Bright, clean an crisp kitchen, soapstone countertops, high end appliances.
Private kitchen
Cheerful "coffee" room with second sub-zero refrigerator.

Overview of Luxurious Mountain Home

10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8214 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Mountain view

Check out the area

canton, NC
  • Popular LocationMt. Pisgah11 min drive
  • Popular LocationCold Mountain19 min drive
  • AirportAsheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)45 min drive
  • Popular LocationBiltmore Estate47 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Luxurious Mountain Home

The Willow Cottage is currently one of only two beautiful completed cottages in this development. Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook: The Cottages at Cold Mountain and @coldmountainvacations

Just take a look at the pictures...the cottage was designed by renowned architect Keith Summerour and the idea was to take the very finest elements of luxury homebuilding and scale them down to an enjoyable, sensible size of 2300 feet. In the indoors, we wanted guests to be able to enjoy the very best materials, craftsmanship and design--understated elegance. The exterior features locally harvested stone, cedar siding, and unbelievable Ludowici clay tile roofing. Guests will feel at once that they are stepping back in time to an era when craftsmanship and materials still mattered, and stepping forward into the future with a home heated & cooled with underground geothermal wells.

The kitchen, dining and living areas are fully integrated with an all-stone terrace complete with wood burning fireplace and antique timber-framed porch. The kitchen features plaster walls, beautiful views, a Wolf range, two Subzero refrigerators and beautiful soapstone countertops and custom cabinets.

The Willow Cottage is currently one of two completed cottages located within the private, gated community. The cottage is located in the heart of the meadow area of Cold Mountain and is within 100 feet of a historic dairy barn (no animals today) and a catfish pond bordered by willow trees. A fun activity lot for soccer, volleyball or chasing fireflies is 10 feet away. An apple orchard, small vineyard and raspberry and blackberry patches line the drive to the cottage. Great for the morning's cereal!

You will need to carefully consider the town that is close by. If you haven't discovered Waynesville, do yourself a favor and check it out. Recently, the L.A. Times called Waynesville 'the perfect blend of mountain charm and sophistication.' Art galleries, tailgate markets, incredible wine store (Wineseller) just 20 minutes away. Want to take advantage of something in Asheville--35 minutes away. We love Asheville too, but the truth is it is a city, which is what we believe a lot of people are seeking to escape. Stay in the country, use Waynesville as your anchor town and cherry-pick the best of Asheville's offerings. Now, you are 35 minutes away from Asheville and 20 minutes from Waynesville, but that gives you the payoff of a spectacularly beautiful, riverfront setting. Plus, you are in the direction of something...Pisgah National Forest begins just 5 minutes south of the property and leads you into some of the most beautiful and iconic places in the Eastern US--Sliding Rock, Mount Pisgah Inn, Looking Glass Falls and many more are within 20 minutes for a truly unlimited amount of recreational potential. Finally, Springdale Golf Club (18 holes) is directly across the street for any family members keep a swing sharp.

We built and furnished the Willow Cottage because we were generally disappointed with the quality of both the homes and properties available for vacation rental. Thank you for taking a moment to consider us. We look forward to hearing from you. We regret that the covenants of Cold Mountain do not permit weddings.


Keywords: 2010 Custom, Luxury, Cottage, 2 King Suites, 1 Queen, and 2 Trundles in Loft, Green Built, Reclaimed Oak and Chestnut Floors and Doors, Plaster Walls, Wolf/Subzero Appliances, Waterworks Fixtures, Porch with Fireplace, Teak Outdoor Dining Table, Professionally-Designed Interior, Riverfront, Historic Farm, 11 Mi to Waynesville, 35 Mi to Asheville, 5 Mi to Pisgah National Forest (Sliding Rock, Pisgah Inn, Etc.), Hiking Trails Onsite, Flyfishing Onsite, Riverside Fire Pit, Golf Across Street.

Property manager

Mary Ellen Hunsicker
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Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Canton

Located in Canton, this holiday home is on a river. Canton Area Historical Museum and Colonial Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Waynesville Recreation Center and Queen's Farm Stables. Travelling with kids? Consider Spring Garden and Plants of Promise Garden. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.

What's nearby

  • Mt. Pisgah - 11 min drive
  • Cold Mountain - 19 min drive
  • Asheville Outlets - 35 min drive
  • Biltmore Park Town Square - 40 min drive
  • Biltmore Estate - 47 min drive

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Black Bear Cafe - 14 min drive
  • JRO's Burgers & Subs - 16 min drive
  • Southern Porch - 16 min drive
  • Jukebox Junction Soda Shoppe - 7 min drive
  • Kobe Express - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxurious Mountain Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxurious Mountain Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxurious Mountain Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxurious Mountain Home located?

Located on the riverfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Pisgah National Forest, Mt. Pisgah, and Pigeon River. Cold Mountain and Lake Logan are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Willow Cottage
We were looking for a place to spend some time with our son and his wife from Colorado. He requested a wood burning fireplace. The house was beautiful and perfect for our needs - visiting, playing games and enjoying each other's company. The only problem we had was when we lost water one evening and didn't get it back until the next day around noon. After buying gallons of water for necessities, we continued to visit, play games and enjoy the fire. We had a great time and we were compensated for that loss of water.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Late October at Willow Cottage
My family and I just returned from a week at Willow Cottage and enjoyed an exceptionally lovely and colorful fall. We had previously stayed on the property and find it convenient for the things we want to do in the area, while being very much rural and private.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Willow
Always a wonderful stay. Hosts superb
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

JD H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Perfect long weekend. Willow Cottage is an amazing - and unique - property. Everyone in our family loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect any time of year
This property is the only reason we still come to Asheville!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mary Ellen Hunsicker

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The Willow Cottage is owned by two families, one from Hilton Head and the other from Santa Fe, who came together to create a vacation offering that they had always sought, but seldom found: sufficient beauty, warmth and luxury to restore the adults, but lots of room-to-roam onsite in free pursuit of adventure for kids (and kids at-heart) so that they must be called-in from outside.

Why they chose this property

We chose Cold Mountain and the Cruso Valley as the location for the Willow Cottage because it is the perfect balance between country and city living. Any closer to Asheville, and we were not getting our “River Runs Through It” fix; any farther from Asheville felt a little too “Deliverance” or required traversing winding, nauseous roads. Also, being from two popular tourist destinations—Hilton Head and Santa Fe—we wanted a mountain experience that felt like a genuine getaway, rather than a duplication of our country club environs back home or, worse, the contrived resort-town experience.

What makes this property unique

The stage is set for you to create your own experiences: help a child catch a first fish in the river or catfish pond, read a novel start-to-finish in the hammock under the birches with the river flowing alongside, eat risotto and drink your favorite red at The Chef’s Table in Waynesville, or hamburger, fries and a chocolate malt at Jukebox Junction in Cruso. The list goes on and on and we are available to give you as much help as you like in planning activities for a long-remembered mountain vacation.

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