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Enchanting Retreat w/ Private Deck & River Access!

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Exterior
Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, internet, bed sheets
TV, books

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 674 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Mountain view

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Enchanting Retreat w/ Private Deck & River Access!

Book your outdoor escape at 'Riverwalk Studio,' a vacation rental that features long frontage on the French Broad River! Perfect for a romantic retreat or a small group getaway, this 1-bed + loft, 1.5-bath zen mountain cottage offers a delightful great room, a well-equipped kitchen, a deck with a grill, hammocks, a faerie garden, and more. You can expect epic mornings hiking in the mountains, sunny afternoons relaxing by the river, and long evenings around the campfire pit!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Outdoor Dining + Entertainment | Laptop-Friendly Workspace | French Broad River Access

Bedroom: 2 Twin Beds w/ Tempur-Tops | Loft: King Bed w/ Tempur-ProForm Mattress Topper | Great Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa w/ Deluxe Memory Foam

OUTDOOR LIVING: Furnished deck, gas grill, hammocks, Faerie Garden
RIVERSIDE: Covered community pavilion, picnic table, fire pit, ring toss
INDOOR LIVING: Flat-screen TV, hardwood/pine floors, open floor plan, board games
KITCHEN: Microwave, Keurig + drip coffee makers, blender, toaster oven, knife set, dishware/flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi, linens/towels, A/C & heating
FAQ: Limited cell service, stairs required for access
PARKING: Driveway (2-3 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

FRENCH BROAD RIVER (on-site): Fishing, kayaking, canoeing, tubing
OUTDOOR RECREATION: Pisgah National Forest (surrounding), Lover’s Leap Hiking Trail (5.8 miles), Hot Springs Rafting Co. (6.1 miles), Appalachian Trail (8.7 miles), French Broad Adventures (16.6 miles), Margarette Falls Trail (19.9 miles), Big Laurel Creek (31.5 miles), Wolf Ridge Ski Resort (40.4 miles), Great Smoky Mountains National Park (45.4 miles)
HOT SPRINGS HOT SPOTS: Gentry Hardware (6.1 miles), Hot Springs Resort and Spa (6.1 miles), Hot Springs, NC Welcome Center (6.1 miles), galleries, shops, cafes & restaurants
ASHEVILLE ATTRACTIONS (~40 miles): Biltmore Estate, River Arts District, New Belgium Brewing Company, Asheville Treetop Adventure Park, Grovewood Village Western North Carolina Nature Cente, breweries, galleries, restaurants & much more
DAY TRIPS: Sevierville (54.9 miles), Pigeon Forge (59.7 miles), Gatlinburg (62.2 miles)
AIRPORTS: Asheville Regional Airport (53.1 miles), Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (116 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No gunfire or target shooting
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property has limited cell phone service since the property is located in a rural area. Please check with your provider to confirm your service quality

Property manager

Evolve Vacation Rental Network

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Gas grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 800 sq ft (74 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Cozy Hot Springs Cottage w/ Deck River Access!
Cheery Hot Springs Studio w/ Deck River Access!
415445
Cheery Hot Springs Studio w/ Deck & River Access! Apartment
Cheery Hot Springs Studio w/ Deck & River Access! Hot Springs

About the neighborhood

Map
Hot Springs, NC

What's nearby

  • Cane Islands - 7 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Paint Creek Recreation Area - 11 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Hot Springs Resort And Spa - 16 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Max Patch - 59 min drive - 36.8 km
  • Hatley Pointe Ski Resort - 78 min drive - 71.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Smoky Mountain Diner - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Big Pillow Brewing - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Iron Horse Station - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Vinyl Pies - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Still Mountain Restaurant and Pub - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enchanting Retreat w/ Private Deck & River Access! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Enchanting Retreat w/ Private Deck & River Access!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enchanting Retreat w/ Private Deck & River Access!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enchanting Retreat w/ Private Deck & River Access! located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is steps from Pisgah National Forest and French Broad River. Huff Island and Cane Islands are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Enchanting Retreat w/ Private Deck & River Access! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Fairy Garden Cottage
Ginny, the owner, has such magical place everyone should visit. We are grateful to have stayed there for our saty to visit to Hot Springs, NC!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hot Springs
We loved our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a great place to stay and felt at home in a clean, relaxing, and private setting.
We really enjoyed our stay at the property. It’s a comfortable setting outside of town, has access to the river, and great hiking trail near the property. The owner gave great check-in instructions and followed-up to make sure we settled in.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beautiful house, location, and host!
We loved our stay at Ginny’s place. The location was beautiful and relaxing and the accommodations were perfect for our stay. Ginny was very proactive and easy to communicate with which made the stay effortless. We would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Jack

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very nice just lack of communication on arrival other than that overall it was very wonderful peaceful and quiet do recommend going again they even made up for the lack of communication with an extra day stay I wouldn't give them five stars but they do get four stars
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward B., Alexandria, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage
This is a sweet little studio overlooking the French Broad River. Ginny Lentz is a joy to rent with and has filled the studio with helpful hints on how to enjoy your stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Vivian F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location, quiet
Wonderful property. Shower is not for short people. Really small, can't get head and face out of the way of the water. Hair gets wet every time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Britt S., Edwardsville, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home, close to town but in a beautiful National Forest setting. Ginny was a great host!
Ginny was a great communicator and took the time to let us know about the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amber E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical weekend away
We had a wonderful time and found the RiverWalk studio to be as delightful as our first visit two years ago. Our children loved the fairy garden and arts and crafts that were available. The location is amazing with easy access to Hit Springs, falls, hikes, and more! The owner was highly responsive and added special touches like a bottle of Biltmore wine, freshly cut flowers, and family-friendly activities. We will be back again :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Rebecca F.

October stay
the place could have been cleaner... Kuerig didn't work, bed very soft and low to ground. Small shower, glad for 1/2 bath downstairs. We were fortunate to have good weather except for Max Patch day, but we went and walked anyway! Just no view! beautiful place and cabin otherwise...
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
European gateway.
We love this troll house, cozy and comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Judy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely woodsy home
This is truly a lovely property, but very isolated, 5+ miles off a highway. The was overall clean, however, there were ants in the kitchen and roaches upstairs in the bathroom, and downstairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gem in the woods.
We loved our stay in Hot Springs. The house is so nice and tucked away for much privacy. We enjoying the board games the house has on our rainy evening. The only con is the wifi connection but we were there to unplug as much as possible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Escape
Lovely, cozy stay. Very clean and quite relaxing. The king bed is unique but we found it incredibly comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Jenny B.

Nice mt getaway!
Beautiful new property! Stocked with everything! Just be prepared to drive down a long three mile narrow gravel road. Don't come after dark. It's not marked great. We drove right by and into Tennessee. I was told to not come after dark but we couldn't get there earlier. Besides that, the kids loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019