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My Happy Place: Updated. Fenced Yard. Screened Porch. Fire Pit. Pet Friendly.

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Welcome to My Happy Place!
Screened front porch with comfy seating options.
Upgraded kitchen with stainless appliances and leathered granite countertops.
Bedroom 2.  Queen bed. USB charging port in bedside lamp.
Bedroom 1.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 478.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Zirconia, NC
  • Lake Summit
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Flat Rock Playhouse
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing Park
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

My Happy Place: Updated. Fenced Yard. Screened Porch. Fire Pit. Pet Friendly.

Enjoy the screened porch and the Solo Stove fire pit with Adirondack chairs. Walk or bike the lake and bring the pup! Settle back in this quaint, cozy lovingly updated cottage oasis. It's a four minute walk to Lake Summit. Relax on the screened porch or deck. Sleep in comfy queen beds with soft linens, room darkening blinds, extra pillows and blankets. Semi custom kitchen with leathered river rock granite countertops and stainless appliances. Flat Rock: 3 miles, Hendersonville: 8 miles, Travelers Rest: 22 miles, Asheville: 35 miles. 7 miles to Ride Rock Creek Mountain Bike Park. Hike Carl Sandburg National Historic Site, Palmetto Trail or DuPont State Forest. Walk to Tuxedo Park for a game of pickle ball (we have a set for 4 you may use). Well mannered pets are welcomed with a small pet fee (be sure to include “pet” in your reservation), they will love the fenced-in back yard!

The Property: You'll love this quaint, cozy two bedroom, one bathroom cottage. Bath has custom tile shower (no tub). Our guests love to have morning coffee or read a book on the screened front porch, and you will, too! That porch has casual seating for three or four. The fenced in back/side yard includes a deck for relaxing or dining (casual seating for four and a bistro table with seating for two). There is room for four at the picnic table under the custom pergola. You can enjoy a meal or a game of checkers outdoors. Sit by the Solo Stove fire pit in the evening. Throws are available if the air gets chilly. Enjoy a round of croquet or corn hole in the back yard or basketball/pickleball at the community park!

Guest access: You'll have access to the whole house and grounds.

Other things to note: Tuxedo Park is within walking distance. it's a small park but well appointed! There is playground equipment and nicely paved walking trails. Newly added combination basketball/pickleball court! It's first come, first served. We offer our pickle ball set for loan if you'd like to play a game at the park. Dollar General is across the street from Tuxedo Park.

NOTE: Your safety matters. There is a doorbell camera on the front porch. The camera faces the front driveway. It does not look into any interior spaces. The device camera records video/audio when it detects motion or when the video doorbell button is pressed.

Property manager

April
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If you brought a pet, please clean up after it. There is a small garbage can outside the back door for your use.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

Zirconia

Zirconia is home to this cottage. Cliffs Valley Golf Course and Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Green River Adventures and Mineral and Lapidary Museum. Team ECCO Ocean Center and Aquarium and Elijah Mountain Gem Mine are also worth visiting. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Zirconia, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Summit - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Flat Rock Playhouse - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Jump Off Rock - 24 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing Park - 28 min drive - 21.8 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Boon Choo Thai Express - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Janitzi Mexican Restau - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Flat Rock Wood Room - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is My Happy Place: Updated. Fenced Yard. Screened Porch. Fire Pit. Pet Friendly. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at My Happy Place: Updated. Fenced Yard. Screened Porch. Fire Pit. Pet Friendly.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at My Happy Place: Updated. Fenced Yard. Screened Porch. Fire Pit. Pet Friendly.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is My Happy Place: Updated. Fenced Yard. Screened Porch. Fire Pit. Pet Friendly. located?

Situated in Zirconia, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Summit and Green River. Flat Rock Playhouse and Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jody L.

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

Back again….

We enjoyed another lovely stay at this cozy home. When we are traveling to this area, the whole family looks forward to staying here. All of the beautiful flowers around the home were in bloom this trip for an extra treat!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody L.

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

Repeat customer

We keep coming back to this cozy cottage!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura Madeline C.

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

Indeed a happy place

This is a great property right outside of Hendersonville where you can really get away from it all! The lake nearby is a great place to take a walk or run in the mornings. The house is more than we could have hoped for- fenced in yard is great for dogs. We hope to be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Just perfect

The details and thoughtful touches make this happy place truly special. My dog loved the fully fenced in yard and I appreciated the safe space for me to seek peace. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody L.

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

Another fantastic stay…

Another fantastic stay at this delightful property. I cannot say enough great things about this property and its host!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

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

Great Trip

Felt like home. Great place for our dogs to stay. Many places nearby to visit and enjoy.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne H.

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

Zirconia-Lake Summit

The perfect home away from home. Great location, and perfect property if you are traveling with your pup.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S., Greenville, SC

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

Cutest house!

We throughly enjoyed our stay at April’s cottage. So nice to have the large fenced in yard for our dog, and a dog park nearby! Also enjoyed taking walks around the lake, and visiting nearby Flat Rock and Hendersonville. Great central location for exploring the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jody L.

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

Happy Place indeed!

This clean, cozy cottage was perfect for our needs. We loved the games and DVDs onsite and our dog loved the back yard space! The host has labeled items making navigating the cottage/ locating items easy. Communication with the host was fantastic. We enjoyed our time here and hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

mike s.

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

Quiet Neighborhood

Listing is accurate. We found everything we could possibly need. Nice park a short distance away. The screened porch is a nice touch and the fenced yard was great for our dog. Definitely recommend this property to others traveling with pets.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

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

Lake summit Cottage

This cottage was so well equipped and comfortable, I will definitely stay there again if I visit the area. The kitchen is a chef's kitchen with sharp knives, good cookware, and all the necessary appliances. There is a great fire pit with a smores kit. The owners do a great job putting special touches together - pickleball kit and games, charcoal for the grill, and a lovely front porch. We were there in the heat of the summer and it was a cool sanctuary.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody L.

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

Another fantastic visit…

Another fantastic visit to this cottage and the area! This property does not disappoint. This time we enjoyed a beautiful morning run around the lake before heading out on other adventures. The amazing host always has some kind of delicious treat upon arrival, making you feel super welcome. We look forward to next time :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

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

Checks all the boxes!

So charming and peaceful. Our stay was too short. We had planned activities but wished for more time to stay at the cottage. So well renovated and decorated. Very comfortable. All the extras were a plus. Looking forward to a longer stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline W.

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

Best little Cottage home ever....

I have learned to find what better fits myself and my "liddles" (toy poodles). Having a fully fenced yard to hang out with them with good outdoor setting and peaceful neighborhood was just the the perfect fit. It was good also to stay a week and will be returning in October with hubby and pups. Near enough to family as well. Hope to come every Spring and Fall from Florida. The owner thought of everything and was the perfect Hostess with perfect hospitality service and care.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald T.

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

Girls getaway

I have stayed at many VRBO properties in the past but I must say this was absolutely the best place I've ever stayed. I have stayed in newer homes but none could compare to this home and host, April. This was the cutest, warmest home away from home. It is all the extras April does that makes your stay so wonderful. The home is absolutely the cleanest I have ever stayed in. Thank you, thank you April for your wonderful hospitality and all the extras provided, and most of all for sharing your beautiful home. I plan to return again, hopefully before this year ends. Thanks April
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candice C.

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

Solo trip with the pup

My Happy Place was the perfect spot for a solo trip with my pup. April was the BEST hostess. She had every detail covered in this cute little cottage. The fenced backyard was perfect and the location was great. The screened front porch was perfect for a rainy day. I could not ask for a better place or hostess. Next time, I guess I’ll let my husband tag along. Ha! There’s even room for another couple.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brianne C., Mount Carmel

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

Perfectly Charming!

I cannot say enough about this property. I’ve stayed in every kind of place all over the country and I believe this little house just might be my favorite. It was super clean, easily accessible, had thoughtful amenities, and was just beautiful inside and out. Our dog loved the yard. We enjoyed s’mores (ingredients and tools provided!) over the fire pit. The bed (only used one) was comfy with plenty of bedding and pillows. I loved the oversized towels in the bathroom! Shower was good and hot. Our host was kind and accommodating. This was our first time to the Hendersonville area and we plan to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by April

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Why they chose this property

The cottage is a one minute way to beautiful Lake Summit. It's a friendly community. The location is well located so you can easily access Hendersonville, Brevard, Flat Rock and Traveler's Rest. It's a really special place.

What makes this property unique

My Happy Place is a quaint and cozy cottage in the Lake Summit community. The screened front porch beckons you to sit and enjoy a beverage or read a book. Play croquet or corn hole in the back yard. Tuxedo Park (with basketball/pickleball combination court, playground equipment and walking paths) is within walking distance. The cottage has been thoughtfully appointed to make your stay very comfortable. Comfy, cozy queen beds in both bedrooms. Soft linens. Extra blankets and pillows. Bedside tables and lamps. Plush bath towels. Come enjoy the space!

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests