Magical Mountain Cottage

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Gym
Dryer
Fireplace
Washer
Kitchen

Explore the area

Otto, NC

Highlands Aerial Park
‪13 min drive‬
Black Rock Mountain State Park
‪14 min drive‬
Dry Falls
‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This cottage is set in a 12-acre valley at 2100 feet above sea level, with 2-acres of open magical park-like surroundings. Fronting on the Little Tennessee River. The charming cottage has two bedrooms and two bathrooms with comfortable beds for four people. The sun-room can also be used as a separate bedroom. The cottage is fully furnished, has a DVD monitor and player, but no TV service, satellite internet service with computer and Wi-Fi and has lovely landscaping with tall trees all around. It also boasts two outdoor entertainment areas - one screened and one open with a roof above. The location is quite rural, but easily accessible to a major highway. About 12 miles from Franklin, NC and 3 miles from the Georgia border and shopping center.. The closest airport would be Asheville, North Carolina, about an hour's drive. We welcome pets.

Property manager

Ruth Rendely & Ron Bishop

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Gym

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Cottage furniture is of high quality, so please take care not to use sharp instruments directly on wood surfaces. Let the washing cycle complete when

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Otto

Located in Otto, this cottage is in a rural area. 12 Spies Vineyards and Farm and Highlands Aerial Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nantahala National Forest and Chattahoochee National Forest. Andy's Trout Farm and Ruby City Gems & Minerals are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Otto, NC

What's nearby

Andy's Trout Farm - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
Highlands Aerial Park - 13 min drive - 12.5 km
Black Rock Mountain State Park - 14 min drive - 12.6 km
Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center - 16 min drive - 15.4 km
Dry Falls - 34 min drive - 33.2 km

Restaurants

‪Siam Thai Cuisine - ‬6 min drive
‪The Dillard House - ‬8 min drive
‪Cupboard Cafe - ‬6 min drive
‪Julep Farms - Dillard - ‬7 min drive
‪La Cabana Mexican Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Magical Mountain Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is Magical Mountain Cottage located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Chattahoochee National Forest. Tessentee Bottomland Preserve and Andy's Trout Farm are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Fred C.

30 July 2024

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

Great stay

Wonderful host and comfortable house with beautiful gardens on a quiet street. Would definitely stay here again. Thank you

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne G.

21 July 2024

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

☆Truly Magical☆

Propery is delightful...Ron & Ruth are warm & kind, & very quick to meet any needs that pop up. They are just downright good people! They also know where to eat in Franklin. 3 places they recommended were perfection.. House was inviting and lovely inside & out. I had an extended stay so enjoyed the flowing beauty of the gardens over several weeks...So thankful for my time there...

Stayed 69 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Buddy W.

29 November 2023

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

Thanksgiving trip

We visited this property for thanksgiving weekend. Home was very clean and comfortable. It had the rare vacation home comfortable beds and plenty of room in the kitchen.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth s.

18 October 2023

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

Fall in North Carolina

A great location to visit

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindi R.

12 October 2023

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

Loved the porches

I was sad that it was cold when we went or I would have spent more time outside. It was a very nice and cozy place. The owner was nice and quickly brought us a cookie sheet when we couldnt find one. It was quiet and relaxing and I love that my dog was able to come along.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James N., Windermere

7 January 2023

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

Otto, NC Getaway

Overall, this cabin is really nice, lots of charm, good location, easy to get to. It has a mountain feel without needing a 4-wheel drive. The only things I would have liked were a bit more glassware (one wine glass), and cable TV. The TV is streaming only, didn't know about it until we got up there and was hoping to watch some of the bowl games. Owners were great. If you're looking for a nice place to rent, this should fit the bill.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

4 November 2022

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

Lovely cottage

This cottage is surrounded by nature and beauty! We stayed about 6 weeks and had everything we needed. Unfortunately, we were unable to watch TV due to Internet issues. We highly recommend. Thank you, Ron & Ruth

Stayed 17 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

14 October 2022

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

We enjoyed our stay so much we extended it!! Beautiful property and kind owners! =)

Highly recommend staying here, it’s a treat!

Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emanuel C.

19 August 2022

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

Beautiful Quaint Cottage in the Mountains!

The Rendely's were wonderful hosts and this home has a lot to offer if you want to get away form the busy noise of the city! Beautiful gardens and living spaces. Of course wifi in the mountains is always challenging but we managed. We so look forward to staying here again!

Stayed 65 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wyatt G.

8 October 2020

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

Beautiful cottage

We loved the cottage & the convenance of backyard & field across the street for our dogs. Highly recommended if you want to enjoy the NC mountains

10/10 Excellent

Kirk J.

3 July 2020

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

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10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

1 July 2020

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

Nice getaway

Very much enjoyed the quiet respite this lovely cottage provided. Beautiful garden surrounds the property and two porches.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ken R.

16 June 2020

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

Close to hiking and waterfalls

This was a cozy rental for a family of 4 - we hit several low-traffic trails during our stay with beautiful views. Location was nice, and not too far from nice, small towns like Highlands and Cashiers.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rogerio M.

28 May 2020

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

A lot better than I expected

Privacy, Comfortable, Quiet, Beautiful yard, everything I was looking for at that weekend. Fantastic.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

19 February 2020

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

Great getaway

We had a great time. The cottage was perfect for our getaway. Spacious and clean

10/10 Excellent

tom b., Bradenton, Fl

17 January 2020

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

Cute and cozy little Cottage

Ruth and Ron were excellent hosts with the perfect little cottage. Ron even checked on us as the first morning there was a small little power outage and he wanted to make sure we were good, we didn't even notice as the cottage has a built in generator. Felt like home away from home. The fire place kept us warm, beds were comfortable. We would stay again. The only down thing we would recommend, is the garden area fence and gate. The fence is not high enough where our dogs could jump out of the yard and the gate would not secure to help keep them in as well. But that would not prevent us from staying at The Cottage again.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Natalie D.

2 January 2020

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

Christmas Stay

Our family enjoyed the house, surroundings, and quiet environment during our Christmas vacation. Couldn't have asked for a more peaceful retreat for my family and pup.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Wende R.

2 December 2019

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

Wonderful Cottage!

I hate to give this cottage such a great review because it will be in so much demand that it will be hard for me to rebook again. We absolutely loved our stay. Ruth and Ron were very easy to communicate with. The entire process from booking to check out was so easy. The cottage is very clean and comfortable with all the amenities you need. My pulse rate dropped to such a peaceful level in its environ. Tons of privacy in the woods while close to shopping and great destinations. Total privacy from the owners as well, however, they are there for your every need. I'd give this rental a TEN if there were enough stars. Wende.

10/10 Excellent

Beckie c.

10 November 2019

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

Great spot for family

Beautiful location and very pleasant home. Close to restaurants and hiking. Communication with owners was easy. They were flexible to accommodate our needs. We will definitely be back again!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janis R.

3 November 2019

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

Ron & Ruth are wonderful hosts. The cottage is wonderful, clean, cozy & comfortable.

The cottage is very cozy & comfortable. All the conveniences you could want hidden in a wonderful cottage in the woods. Convenient to many attractions, little towns, & shops. Ron & Ruth are wonderful hosts & I never wanted for anything. Would highly recommend this serene & beautiful place

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

30 May 2019

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

The cutest cottage in the woods!

Had a wonderful stay! The double porches are awesome and so much space in the house! It’s not far from hiking and a cute little brewery in Franklin!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Philomena S.

16 April 2019

The Cottage in Otto NC

Don and Ruth, we absolutely loved The Cottage! We’ll be back, for sure!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Terry F.

17 January 2019

Beautiful house and yard

We loved our time here!

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kara G.

13 October 2018

This is a beautiful property. Every bit as beautiful as the pictures! Very secluded and private,

We really enjoyed our stay! We enjoyed the tranquility and privacy, while still being close (10-20 minutes) of shopping, great restaurants, and things to do. Perfect location! We spent time in Franklin, Highlands, Dillard, and Clayton. The home and beds were very comfortable. We really enjoyed sitting on the porch every morning. The kitchen was pretty well stocked as I did a lot of cooking. My only disappointment was that I did not have any cell phone signal (T mobile) but my mother had Verizon service. And while the listing stated there was internet, I could not find any WiFi. So for the few days after my mother left, we had no way for communication. However, I did enjoy having my teenage son’s undivided attention! We could drive up onto the main highway and get cell service. With all of that being said I would still give it 5 stars and stay there again!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Mark S.

2 October 2018

Very nice perfect cottage in the mountains

We would go back again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

About the host

Hosted by Ruth Rendely & Ron Bishop

What makes this property unique

The Cottage is one-of-a-kind, with fabulous landscaping and unusual mature plants all around that showcase it in every season. The rooms are dressed to look Victorian, which is most conducive to the style of the building itself. In addition, there appears to be an angelic presence palpable on the land here.
Don't bring bottled water (unless you want to). The water has just been tested, you won't find better tap water in Eastern US.

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English

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property