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Little Switzerland Stone House
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6153.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Spruce Pine, NC
  • Emerald Village
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Table Rock Trail
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Hawksbill Mountain Trail
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stone House In Little Switzerland

Step back in time when houses were made from local materials found right on the property. Experience the charm of construction before the days of levels and perfect fits, yet the craftsmanship was so remarkable that somehow things not only fit, but held up well against the trials of time.
As you climb the stone steps in front of the house, note how each step has a different height before you arrive on the stone deck where rocking chairs and a wood bench await your use and delight. A truly great front porch and beautiful sunsets await you!

Inside, lovely rooms will greet you with quality furnishings as well as modern amenities in the kitchen and baths. Started in the 1920s (with outside kitchen and bath during the early days), the house has had several additions as it was enlarged and modernized. Today, it contains 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, a living room, large kitchen with dining area, and a large family room. Although rarely if ever needed, air conditioning has been added to insure your comfort.

The house is configured whereby it can be easily enjoyed by 6 people as an extended family or group, or by 2 or 3 couples or family units with separate sleeping areas in the 2 bedrooms and the family room.

Each of the living room and family room are equipped with a television with cable service and a dvd/vhs player. Also in the family room are a convertible sleeper couch and lounge chairs, a stereo system with cd player and floor speakers, and a bumper pool table.The house is heated primarily via gas heaters that helps keep this area warm and cozy even in the coldest weather. An extensive and varied collection of vhs movies are also available for your viewing pleasure.

All rooms are furnished with comfortable and suitable furniture and furnishings, including high quality mattresses in the bedrooms and plenty of closet space.

The kitchen contains all new appliances, including a refrigerator with ice maker, stove, and dishwasher, as well as all normal kitchen utensils, pots and glassware. Stove and oven are gas.

A utility room contains the electric clothes washer and clothes dryer, as well as a gas powered water heater.

One bath has a tub and shower, while the contains a shower.

There is also a “mud room” if needed to clean your feet before entering the house, and this is also a suitable area for storing skis or other outdoor equipment.

Enjoy a unique experience when you stay in this very cool house that is literally a taste of history, but with modern cooking and plumbing facilities as well as modern comforts and features like TV and Wi Fi . It is conveniently located close to stores and restaurants, but in a rural/natural setting. Where else do you get on the Blue Ridge Parkway to get groceries, but you are only 6 miles from a 24 hour WalMart Super Center, and a variety of other stores.

The Stone House is normally not available for periods of less than 7 nights from December to March.

Logs and Stones Vacation Rentals is 14 acres, and we also offer 3 lovely log cabins with hot tubs at vrbo listings 481130, 601785, and1490669. Please check these if your desired dates are taken for this property.

Property manager

Steve Pearson
Premier Host

Languages

English, German, Spanish

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Amenities

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Dryer
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Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside only
No refunds within 30 days of check in unless relet to another customer No guns or shooting, or off road driving No noise before 10 am or after 10 pm
During December to March, this property is only available for one week minimums.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Spruce Pine

Located in Spruce Pine, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Parkway Flea & Farmers Market and Bakersville Main Street Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pisgah National Forest and Table Rock Trail. Emerald Village and Woodys Chair Shop are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Spruce Pine, NC

What's nearby

  • Emerald Village - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Table Rock Trail - 14 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Hawksbill Mountain Trail - 14 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Grassy Creek Golf and Country Club - 14 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Penland School of Crafts - 19 min drive - 16.2 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Western Sizzlin - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Live Oak Gastropub - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Switzerland Cafe & General Store - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Fox and the Fig - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stone House In Little Switzerland pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stone House In Little Switzerland?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stone House In Little Switzerland?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stone House In Little Switzerland located?

Located in the heart of Spruce Pine, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Emerald Village and within 6 miles (10 km) of Pisgah National Forest and Museum of North Carolina Minerals. Parkway Flea & Farmers Market and Young's Mountain Music are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 28 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laurie G.

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

Nice Place

The house is definitely on the older side and it's a little oddly laid out but overall it was nice and well located for exploring the mountains and different sights off of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Traci B.

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

Stone House

Stone House was built in 1922 with some modifications over the years. The layout of the house reminds you of visits to Grandma’s farmhouse of yesteryear. Window units and ceiling fans kept the house comfortable during 90 degree days. There area is very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Abhijeet G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Overrated house

My experience is not very pleasant with the stone house. 1. I found this house is quite overpriced. 2. One of the bathroom doors we could not close. 3. This house is not for 6 people, we have to sleep on the wooden floor, at night it was quite cold for kids. also there is no extra matteress. 4. You can not sit outside, as it has full of bugs wandering your head. It's really irritating. 5.Whole house is very old and need renovation, as you walk, it keep making lot of noise, also I keep hearing some noise at night, we were worried about our car parked outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

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

Quiet mountain cottage

This cottage was exactly what we expected based on reviews and property description. It was clean and once we got the hang of regulating the gas heaters, it was comfortable even with temperatures in the 20's. The layout is a bit inconvenient as you have to pass through either of the 2 bedrooms to go from the family/TVroom to the kitchen. But we were with close family so no one minded. It's location makes it feel very secluded even though it is close to all the towns and attractions we were interested in.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

James M., MELBOURNE

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

Rustic House with Interesting Layout

The Stone House was mostly as described. We enjoyed the location and convenience to the Blue Ridge Parkway. The house had all of the essentials. The house is furnished traditionally. The kitchen/dining room was well equipped and functional. The living room looked nice but the TV in that room did not work (lightning we were told) so we didn't really use that room. The Family room is very large and has continuous windows on 3 sides. The TV in that room worked but picture did not fill the screen. The WiFi worked well in the Family Room but not in the kitchen area. The land line was not functional while we were there even though we reported it to the property manager. Cell phone service in the house is marginal and frequently required us to go outside to make calls or send text. It turned cool while we were there and we had to use the gas space heaters. The central heating system is not functional. The space heaters were adequate to warm the house but no heat was available in the bath rooms. The layout of the house indicates it was significantly remodeled over the years and getting from the family room to the kitchen requires going through one of the bedrooms. This wasn't a problem for us but could be a problem with a larger group wanting some privacy.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe S., Knoxville, Tn

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

Holiday weekend

The Stoney House is very quaint and quiet place to stay. It was clean and has a great front porch with rocking chairs to relax and enjoy nature. It is just about 2 miles from Little Switzerland and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

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

Little Switzerland Stone House

Nice home. We enjoyed our stay and had a wonderful time going to Tweetsie Railroad, the Cherokee Reservation and several other places.

10/10 Excellent

Danielle G., Emerald Isle NC

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

Cute and adorable cottage!

Clean, very nice renters, would definitely come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wendy G.

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

Cute cottage in superb location.

This was a cute cottage in a superb location! We stayed over Thanksgiving 2020 and had a wonderful time. There were so many beautiful hikes and waterfalls nearby, and the front porch was great for relaxing in the afternoon. The beds and family room were especially comfortable, and the kitchen had most everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

ELAINE B., North Carolina, USA

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

Quiet area

Location was quiet and still close to things. There are many heaters in the property but only needed one to keep us comfortable. The place was as described. It is a bit of a maze inside the house and we kept going in circles, but its to be expected of an older home. Very clean and comfortable and met our needs for cooking and relaxing at the home over a weekend stay. We had no serious issues and owner was communitive. Cell service is spotty, but we were on a vacation and didn't care or need the service. The pond next door and the stream out front was nice to listen to.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

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

spacious place, nice location

Felt like someone's home more than a rental property. That's a good thing! Good hiking nearby. Off season there's not a ton of restaurants or other things in the area, but the house is well equipped for home cooking.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Abigail H.

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

Quiet & Quaint

Great older home with space for a family
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matt K.

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

Quiet retreat

The old stone house is a quaint little getaway in the mountains. The views from the Blue Ridge Parkway and nearby Little Switzerland are great. The TV and Internet worked great, but cell service is touchy, so we just put our phones away and enjoyed the peaceful mountain atmosphere.

8/10 Good

Jonathan H.

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

Old home with character

The Stone House is roomy with the family room addition. Our children enjoyed the bumper pool table. The property is on a quiet country road. With the comfortable mountain temperatures it was delightful to sit on the front porch and visit or read. This is an old house, which gave it character, but our only disappointment was that it was moist and musty inside. Although the temperatures were comfortable, we ran the window units upon arrival to dry out the heavy moisture leaving bedding and towels feeling damp. Otherwise it was clean, just old.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Diane S., United States

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

Quiet getaway

This is a lovely stone house which stayed amazingly cool inside despite hot weather outside. Loved sitting in rockers on front porch listening to birds. Very relaxing place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Perfect Quiet Getaway / Great Owner Communication

My family and I stayed for 4 days. It was a perfect quiet setting to get away from everything. It is not fancy, but was exactly what we were looking for - a rustic country home away from the hustle and bustle. It is probably best suited for a family of no more than 4, but 6 works out ok. The owner was prompt, thorough and helpful. The property manager, Doug, was wonderful and is close by should you need anything. My family and I enjoyed our stay and would definitely make a return trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Alyssia S.

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

Stone House - Little Switzerland NC

Nice property. Cute house. Clean. Has all amenities needed. Nice owner.

10/10 Excellent

Mollie B.

peaceful roomy cozy stay very clean and well maintained

We felt very cozy and welcomed in this charming cottage there was ample space and the bumper pool is a super fun addition
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jean T.

Great

We had a wonderful stay here. It was easy to find and the owners/property manager were easy to contact if needed. Lots of Little Switzerland is closed in the winter unfortunately, but otherwise a positive experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Jason G.

Cute house in a great location

Everything in the description was spot on. House is older and there is no mountain view but it delivers in every other way. Clean, well appointed house just a mile from Little Switzerland Inn and Cafe and very near the Wal Mart if you need supplies. The house is right off the road so access in and out is easy. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Keith G.

Very clean and quiet

My wife and I were looking for a quiet weekend and Stone Cabin provided that. The owner and property manager were very friendly and provided detailed information about the property and how to get there. Afterward he was very prompt in returning our security deposit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

bikram G.

Complicated

We went for Weekend, 2 night stay on Sept 28. We reached late 730pm and had difficulty with the code. I called the owner who was very responsive and helped eagerly with the code and even emailed more details. Once inside the cottage, there was water damage and mildew smell, predominantly in the living room. Had hard time sleeping that night. Next morning, we called the manager and left. Owner called later on and apologized multiple times and was very nice and straight up about it. I agree with the fact that it is a nice little cabin in the mountains but I think it got rained out in Hurricane Florence, which owners did not know about. He is going to return the rent but I asked him to keep the taxes and cleaning fee since we did stay one night and used the towels etc. I guess it was just a bad timing. It had great reviews prior to this, so I am presuming that it is because of the hurricane and would give owners the benefit of doubt. But whoever goes next, should check with the owners, to be sure that everything has been taken care of. I gave 3 reviews only because the owners were very nice/humble..seemed down to earth guys.

10/10 Excellent

Jerry G.

Serene and Peaceful

Our stay at the Stone House was great. Looks quaint, but has an impressive amount of room inside. It's close to some good restaurants and is directly in between two great gemming locations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Judy W.

Very nice

Very nice and peaceful. Judy what we needed. Thanks Judy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Eduardo T.

Great Holiday Weekend

Our party had a great time at the Stone House in Little Switzerland. House was warm, comfortable and well equipped. Also, well located with easy access to BRP, Spruce Pine, and many local attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

About the host

Hosted by Steve Pearson

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Wife Soony and I love Little Switzerland and the NC Mountains. I have been visiting different areas of the mountains since I was a child and selected Little Switzerland after careful consideration. It is a great area with a perfect mix of rural living and natural beauty, paired with the old time NC culture that keeps things like mountain music fresh and alive, yet close enough to more international art, music and cuisine in Asheville.

Why they chose this property

About 11 years ago, this property and 2 acres were purchased by a couple from eastern NC. I then purchased the adjoining 12 acres that had been the historic farm that was owned by the family that also owned this house. When the last owners decided to sell in 2011, I wanted to re-unite the properties and I purchased the house with its 2 acres late that year. At the time, I wasn't even sure what I would do with the house as I have a log home that is nearby and that my wife is crazy about. But I had always dreamed of owning an old stone house, and it was literally a dream come true when we closed. Although we also like to stay in the stone house from time to time, we decided to open a vacation rental business with it and 2 brand new cabins that are now also on the 14 acre property. I wanted to share not only this unique house, but also what NC mountain living had meant to me as a child when I discovered it and my lifelong love affair began. I hope you will experience or re-discover that for yourself in this historic and interesting house. It was the 'cadillac' of its day, and we have worked hard to restore it to its former glory while modernizing the kitchen and baths, refinishing the floors, and otherwise getting the house into good condition. We could never have done it alone, and we are thankful for the assistance of our friend Doug McKinney (part of a family that has been involved with construction in this area for generations). With Doug's help, we are finally ready to share this treasure with others. We believe that you will have a great time if you rent this unique house, most of which was literally built by hand with rock and wood harvested from this property. Doug is now the Property Manager for our business, Logs and Stones Vacation Rentals, LLC.

What makes this property unique

Although the kitchen, baths and appointments of the house are updated and modern, you will really feel like you have stepped back in time when you stay here, especially sitting on the front porch. Picture yourself living a calmer, slower lifestyle where you are confronted with the beauty of nature at every turn... or perhaps on a special shoot for the Andy Griffith show....This area was the home of moonshine, but this is soul shine!

Languages:

English, German, Spanish

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