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By the Creek | Charming Cottage on a Creek

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Welcome to By the Creek!
Outdoor firepit
Multiple Exterior Spaces to enjoy Nature
Right on the creek!
Living Room has Gas Logs & Smart TV

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5138.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Lake Toxaway, NC
  • Gorges State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Lake Toxaway
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Lake Jocassee
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Pickens, SC (LQK-Pickens County)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Guest Room (#2)

1 Queen Bed

Guest Room (#3)

1 Double Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bath (#1)

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bath (#2)

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

By the Creek | Charming Cottage on a Creek

By the Creek is the perfect home for a relaxing getaway. This charming cottage offers privacy and tranquility, but is only an hour from Asheville for dining and shopping. Let the sounds of nature take your stress away as you relax on one of the two covered decks. You will feel like you're in your private oasis overlooking the 1,000 feet of stream that flow by the property.

The updated kitchen and open living room are perfect for gathering with friends and family. Enjoy the gas fireplace in the cooler months or open the sliding doors to the deck and relax to the sound of the stream in the spring and summer. The cozy main bedroom has a large walk-in closet and direct deck access. Downstairs there are two more guest rooms with a queen size bed and a full size. The downstairs living room is perfect for game or movie nights.

So, pour yourself a drink, have a seat on the deck, put your feet up and let the burbling song of the mountain stream carry your stress away, leaving the perfect tranquility of a pampering mountain cottage.

Exclusive Yonder Special: When you book By the Creek you will receive a special code for discounted tickets to the Biltmore Estate! Contact Yonder for more info.

Home Truths:
- Sleeps in beds: 5 - Max Occupancy: 6
- Yonder provides linens for all beds; other occupancy will require guests providing their own linens
- Internet Speed: Download - 7Mbps Upload - 1Mbps
- Cell Service is spotty until connected to wifi
Yonder openly shares our Cleaning Fees in a manner of full disclosure, as we think this is the most honest and forthright approach with respect to our guests. Our Cleaning Fees are backed by our Clean Guarantee, which reflects the highest level of standards, pristine environments for our guests, and a level of clean that surpasses any other vacation homes; we literally guarantee it!

Quiet Policy: Please note that the property is located in a quiet community. Parties, loud noise and unruly behavior are absolutely prohibited, and guests are expected to respect the neighbors and the peace this mountain retreat area affords.

Pets: Many of our guests have allergies so we have maintained a pet-free environment so they can enjoy their vacation without the potential of an allergic reaction. If you have a pet we can recommend some alternatives nearby.

Early Check In and/or Late Check Out may be possible, depending on cleaning schedules and other reservations. If it is possible, there may be an additional fee that would be determined based on the time that you wish to check in or out and the seasonal rates.

Please inquire for details regarding payment, the cancellation policy, military discounts, and trip insurance.
Note: Reservations over 30 days are subject for review prior to acceptance. A separate rental agreement will be required for 90+ day stays.

Property manager

Yonder
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Important information

You need to know

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Lake Toxaway

Located in Lake Toxaway, this cottage is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Sapphire National Golf Club and Sapphire Valley Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute and Cashiers Farmers Market. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lake Toxaway, NC

What's nearby

  • Gorges State Park - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Lake Toxaway - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Whisper Lake - 15 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Lake Glenville - 28 min drive - 30.6 km
  • Lake Jocassee - 47 min drive - 20.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forks Of The River - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Pizza - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Osteria Del Monte - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Villa Amato - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Falls Cafe & Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is By the Creek | Charming Cottage on a Creek pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at By the Creek | Charming Cottage on a Creek?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at By the Creek | Charming Cottage on a Creek?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is By the Creek | Charming Cottage on a Creek located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Pisgah National Forest. Gorges State Park is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greta E.

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

Peaceful and comfortable

We loved the creek and quite area. The cabin is very well supplied, neat and clean. The area is wonderful! Plenty of outside eventutures, restaurants, shopping, museums, waterfalls, nature. And the people are great! The Yonder team was always helpful and kind.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tess A.

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

Great Place

We stayed here for a week before Christmas. Very convenient for our Waterfall hikes. Excellent place. Quiet and lovely on the creek. This house had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Wonderful cabin!

Great location, loved being right on the creek. So peaceful and the home was well stocked with everything you could need. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Shyla I.

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

Cozy and Peaceful Cabin

We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you for offering such a cute cabin off the beaten path!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Drew L.

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

Peaceful & Remote

Clean house in a remote, peaceful location. We wanted to stay somewhere free of any neighbors and this was the perfect get away place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darci F.

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

Wonderful location!

This property is right on a babbling stream! You can sit outside on the porch and enjoy the sounds and sights of the stream. The fire ring is right on the water's edge for wonderful campfires next to the water. This place was lovely and is near lots of great waterfall hikes!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abereese T.

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

Charming!!

The most relaxing and charming cottage by a creek. Couldn’t have asked for something better.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri P.

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

Creek & Fall Leaf Peeping

Had a wonderful relaxed time by the creek with perfect weather, a fire & fall foliage!! Location convenient to surrounding waterfalls & towns.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan F.

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

Tucked away in Nature

Like a tree house. Tucked away in the woods. Loved the sound of the creek. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

MEAGAN C.

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

Hidden gem

Our family of 4 stayed here as a last minute get away in July before school started back up in August. The location is quiet and private. The kids enjoyed the stream, sadly we couldn’t enjoy a fire as it rained almost every day we were there and getting a fire started the 2 nights we could just didn’t happen. The house is stocked with everything you need. One thing to definitely know that we were not aware of is that the only a/c is a mini split in the living room area. The downstairs (2 bedrooms) and upstairs bedrooms do not have a/c. There were floor fans provided in the closets we used, but we are a family that loves it super cold at night so that was a bummer for us. Other than that we had zero complaints and enjoyed our getaway. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenn A.

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

Peaceful Place, great for a family

We thorougly enjoyed a 5 night stay at this property last week. We rent VRBO properties 2-3 times per year at minimum. This home was one of the most thoughtfully renovated, well-equipped homes we have stayed in to date. The kitchen has recently been redone with new cabinets and appliances.The fire pit area has been improved since the listing photos were taken. The location is easily accessible from hwy 64, and the larger town of Brevard (with restaurants, Ingles, & Walmart) is about 30 minutes away. We enjoyed a few nearby hiking trails (within 15-30 minutes drive), and spent lots of time reading while the kids played in the creek. The only thing I would mention is that the upstairs bed is very firm - would be good to know when planning the sleeping arrangements. There are two other beds downstairs that are softer. I realize this is more about preference than anything else. We would consider renting this home again if we decide to stay in the area in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Leslie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Not quite what we expected

The setting for this home is nice. Very secluded and a beautiful creek very close to the home. The porches were perfect for relaxing and listening to the sound of the beautiful stream. Although the home was definitely very clean, the furniture in some of the areas was not up to par. The carpet on the stairs needs to be replaced. It would be best to have no carpet in the home and just hardwood floors. The linoleum floors are also outdated. I think there could be many improvements to this home as I think it was very expensive for the quality of the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

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