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Exterior
Property grounds
Interior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Brevard, NC
  • Crystal Mountain Gem Mine
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Brevard College
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Brevard Music Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

First bedroom

1 King Bed

Second bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Cozy and Convenient Mountainside Retreat

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and one mile from the heart of downtown Brevard, home of the white squirrel. White Oak Cottage boasts of two bedrooms, one bath, scenic porch, and a cozy sunroom. Seated in a quiet neighborhood off the main road leading into town, this home is the perfect location for cyclists wanting quick access to both downtown routes and mountainous loops. Only 10 minutes to Pisgah National Forest and 20 minutes to Dupont State Forest offering hundreds of miles of trails for hiking and mountain biking. An open front porch provides scenic views of the mountains and beautiful sunsets. It also has a detached storage space containing a bike rack and room for all your gear. It’s the perfect destination for the outdoor enthusiast who travels with their kayaks, bikes, and outdoor equipment.

From recently modernized shiplap walls and exposed brick, to the new fixtures and appliances, you’ll rest comfortably with both king and queen beds, two TV's with Amazon Fire Stick, WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room, and a rustic, electric fireplace. Enjoy the coffee bar and quiet sunroom in the mornings while utilizing the gas grill in the evenings as you watch the sun set over the gorgeous mountaintops. White Oak Cottage is the perfect getaway.

Home is reserved for guests 27+ years old and their families.
This is a smoke free property.
No pets.
No parties/events.
Maximum Occupancy is 4. NO EXCEPTIONS

Property manager

Rick & Denise Wilson
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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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
Maximum Occupancy is 4. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Brevard

Located in Brevard, this holiday home is in the city centre. Pisgah National Forest and Headwaters State Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Crystal Mountain Gem Mine and Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Brevard, NC

What's nearby

  • Crystal Mountain Gem Mine - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Brevard College - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Brevard Music Center - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Connestee Falls Park - 9 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Connestee Falls Golf Club - 15 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cardinal Drive-In - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy and Convenient Mountainside Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy and Convenient Mountainside Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy and Convenient Mountainside Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy and Convenient Mountainside Retreat located?

Located in the heart of Brevard, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of French Broad River and Brevard College. Crystal Mountain Gem Mine and Transylvania Heritage Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 73 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 73 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

dale w.

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

Wonderful Cottage

Clean and well equipped cottage that was tastefully decorated. Everything in good condition.Great location; and wonderful hosts who were very prompt in communication. Perfect all around.... absolutely no complaints or issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Nice cottage

The owner thoughtfully left me two blueberry muffins, which I greatly appreciated after a long drive. There is some charming woodworking at the cottage, including a small wildlife station outside the dining room window where we frequently saw white squirrels and woodpeckers. The cottage is well-laid out and the kitchen has everything you might need, including a coffee/ tea station. Very clean, with comfortable beds. Overall, a very restful stay over Thanksgiving.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole W.

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

Hurricane Vacation

Lucky us - we booked our stay months ago & it turned out that Hurricane Helene decided to visit at the same time. The house was beautiful, but we lost power for 3 days. The owners were wonderful. They gave us water, flashlights, a sound machine, and a generator to charge our phones. We had a great time regardless of the hurricane. Highly recommended! machine for sleeping
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna D.

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

Great Place!

Me and my family loved staying at this property, it was close to downtown and the house was very cozy and clean. Beautiful scenery and it had everything we needed for a nice long weekend. The blueberry muffins that were provided was a great touch and much appreciated! I wish it had been more private as the construction next door was a bit bothersome, but overall it was a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Roger W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Stay in White Oak Cabin

Overall it was a great cabin. Extremely clean and comfortable. The only thing that would make it even better, like all other cabins we've stay in, is to also provide typical condiments, such as mustard, catsup, mayo, cooking oil or spray and olive oil & vinegar. The only problems we encountered, were the WiFi user name was different than the one listed in the Home rules book and VRBO, and the recommended restaurant info in the book was real old, like from 2018 or 19.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne J.

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

Like staying with friends!

From the beautiful furnishings to the comfy mattress to the blueberry muffins, wow! This cottage has been lovingly restored and is a wonderful home base for visitors to the Brevard/Asheville area. Thanks for the hospitality, we will definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharyn N.

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

Great 2nd stay at White Squirrel Cottage

This is the 2nd year that we have stayed at the cottage. The cottage is exceptionally clean and well organized. We enjoyed sitting on the porch and enjoying the breeze. Denise and Rick are great people and would help with any concern....we had NO concerns as everything is great. It is only a very short drive from town.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine A.

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

Return Stay

This place is so clean and so convenient, we came back!! Once again, we so enjoyed our stay here. Our favorite place to visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick L.

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

My Favorite Place to Stay in Brevard!

This was my fourth stay at this property and it never disappoints. It's nicely decorated, clean and very well maintained.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Home Away

Wonderful place to stay, modern, clean, close to amenities. The hosts are awesome, hope we get the chance to stay again.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

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

Wow! Great place!

This is a remarkable place! It is exquisitely clean and excellently decorated. Has everything you would want or need in a vacation stay. Very comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen, great location. Hosts were very responsive to messages with kindness and responsibility.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine A.

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

Fall Getaway

We’ve been coming to this area for years. This is the perfect cottage just on the edge of town. Five minutes to downtown Brevard and all the great shops. And a short distance to Pisgah and DuPont forests. The cottage is so very well kept and clean. Spacious and cozy at the same time. The owners have put lots of thought and heart into all the renovations. It’s the perfect home away from home. We hope to return again and again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Exceptional

I think that this was the cleanest place I've ever been, that didn't perform surgeries. I actually challenged myself to find something dirty, and I couldn't. Not in a corner, under a bed, on a window sill, anywhere. The house was very well stocked, and decorated nicely. The furniture is clean and comfortable. We didn't have any issues and the owners were very helpful and friendly. I like to stay at rentals that are managed by the owners because I find they usually go the extra mile, and don't skimp on things like dishwasher soap and toilet paper. Richard and Denise went well past the extra mile. As I said earlier, the house was very well stocked with not only the necessities, but quite a few extras. We will likely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay G.

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

Beautiful spot in the mountains!

Our stay was absolutely perfect. Denise had everything we need and the muffins were delicious. The house was so clean and tidy, this was by far the best rental we have stayed at. We were visiting Brevard for the first time for our friends’ wedding weekend with family and friends. We had a really great time, thank you for making our stay so effortless!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie T.

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

Beautiful and clean!

This home is beautiful and so clean! It is stocked with everything you need plus extras like fresh blueberry muffins and a basket of packaged snacks. The hosts are so kind and helpful. The area is fun with lots of outdoor activities available and Downtown Brevard has a nice downtown area for shopping and dining. We had a wonderful time and would definitely stay at this property again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect little house

This stay was the best experience we could imagine. The house is so cute. It is an old house that has been beautifully renovated. It has all the modern amenities but retains the cozy farmhouse feel. Everything is tastefully decorated with lots of personal touches. The yard is beautiful too with lots of flowers, trees, birds, and white squirrels. The owners are so nice and seem to have gone out of their way to make sure that they included everything possible to make for a pleasant stay. We are so thankful we decided to stay here and hope to return some time in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy B.

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

perfect house for a stay in Brevard

Brevard is a great little mountain town, and there are numerous awesome hikes within 20 or so minutes from here. This house is a great home base for a vacation in Brevard and surrounding areas!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

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

At home, away from home!

The White Oak Cottage proved to be everything we'd hoped for, and more, during our several weeks in Brevard. Only minutes away from downtown and the Brevard Music Center, located near the edge of town, this well furnished, recently restored older house, with it's attractive landscaping with lots of flowers, large trees, white and gray squirrels, and variety of birds, was perfect for us. The owners, Rick and Denise, do an amazing job providing a very clean and well maintained property. We're definitely looking forward to returning.
Stayed 39 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharyn N., Atlantic Beach, Fl.

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

Everything at White Oak Cottage is GREAT!

The cottage is VERY clean and up to date. There are so many added features that made the stay very enjoyable. Black out curtains in the bedrooms, plus shades. Heater/fan in the bathroom. The owners are so nice, they even had snacks and muffins awaiting for us. It is a very short drive to Brevard. We will definitely stay at the White Oak Cottage on our next visit to Brevard.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Angela R.

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

Absolutely beautiful

The house is newly renovated, clean and comfortable. Great location between downtown and parks. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick L.

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

My Favorite Place to Stay in Brevard

I've stayed here several times and have thoroughly enjoyed my stay every time! This home was recently renovated with high quality materials and finishes. It is very nicely furnished and decorated and the beds are very comfortable. There is an outbuilding for storing and working on bikes. It's also located in a quiet area minutes away from downtown Brevard. Denise and Rick are also very kind and accommodating hosts.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miranda S., United States

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

Cozy Cottage Getaway

Lovely VRBO! Everything was beautiful, the house was spotless and so welcoming! I loved all the little touches from the handmade shelves and kitchen table to the remodeled bathroom with ceramic tile. It was perfect for a family of 4 adults and we loved our stay at the white oak cottage!! The white squirrel was pretty fun to watch too:) Denise and Rick are awesome hosts!! Thanks for a wonderful experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen E.

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

Lovely stay

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at White Oak cottage. The owners keep the place super clean and made such an effort to make us feel welcome. Denise was even so kind as to bake us some delicious homemade muffins and leave some yummy snacks and drinks as well. We felt so comfortable there. Would absolutely stay there again and highly recommend to others as well! To note for future renters: The fireplace is electric, so you don’t need to bring your own logs. Also, the coffee pot uses ground coffee, no k-cups but the owners had some nice coffee and tea options available on site. Just thought I’d mention to save anyone from any needless packing/shopping. Also, side note, word to the wise: the fireplace can be tricky to start - you aim the remote towards the bottom right of the grate and it should start on up for you 😉
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful cottage and wonderful accommodations!

The home was beautiful and well maintained. Very comfortable and well supplied. It had everything including goodies. We could not have asked for a better home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim S., Gainesville, Florida

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

Beautiful Home away from Home

Lovely place to stay! Super clean and has everything you need. Close to everything of interest, amazing white squirrels and birds everyday on bird / squirrel feeders. Would definitely stay again! Thank you for being such thoughtful hosts.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

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