10/10 Excellent
Beth M.
15 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable place to stay
Beth M.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
Entire home
Charming cottage - walk to town, sleep 6, fiber network.
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Mars Hill, NC
- Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre11 min walk
- Pisgah National Forest3 min drive
- Hatley Pointe Ski Resort21 min drive
- Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)39 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Charming cottage - walk to town, sleep 6, fiber network.
Nestled in Mars Hill, this delightful cottage is a welcoming retreat for guests. With 3 cozy bedrooms featuring 2 queen beds and 1 full bed, this awesome property offers a spotless bathroom with towels and a hair dryer. Enjoy the convenience of amenities like a washing machine, dryer, heating, AC, and fiber optic internet. Located 1/2 mile from the center of town with restaurants, local coffee shop, craft brewery, and Mars Hill University. Only 30-minutes from Asheville Regional Airport, Hillside Cottage is centrally located to all that the region has to offer including hiking, rafting/kayaking, zip lines, skiing, snow-tubing, Asheville, Biltmore Estates, Mt. Mitchell, hot springs, Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary, Bare Dark Sky Observatory, The North Carolina Arboretum, and so much more! Book now and enjoy everything this cottage has to offer.
Property manager
Kathy Albanese
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 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Mars Hill
Located in Mars Hill, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Bailey Mountain Bike Park and Echoview Fiber Mill are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pisgah National Forest and Marshall Nature Sanctuary. Dream Guitars and Flow are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Mars Hill, NC
What's nearby
- Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Pisgah National Forest - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
- Hatley Pointe Ski Resort - 21 min drive - 21.4 km
- Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 23 min drive - 29.4 km
- Biltmore Estate - 34 min drive - 36.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Hickory Nut Gorge Craf - 10 min walk
- The Library Coffee House - 10 min walk
- Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 18 min walk
- Wolf Creek Market - 11 min drive
- Starbucks - 16 min walk
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Reviews
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Leslie E.
1 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable, Cozy Cottage for Christmas
Leslie E.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tori O.
9 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mars hill weekend
Tori O.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Leah M.
29 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly Charming!
Leah M.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer J.
20 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and space!
Jennifer J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Maria S.
7 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful wooded hideaway
Maria S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Susan P.
18 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful clean cottage located close to restaurants and Marrs Hill University.
Susan P.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer J.
21 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay
Jennifer J.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
About the host
Hosted by Kathy Albanese
My husband and I live four miles from the cottage and manage it ourselves. We want your stay to be as pleasant as possible. Please let us know what we can do to earn your five-star recommendation. This is our only vacation rental so you will have our undivided attention.
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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