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Gillford Cottage - Creek, Private, Lake Access!

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Property grounds
TV, fireplace

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 497 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Gillford Cottage - Creek, Private, Lake Access!

No Pets, No Exceptions

INTERNET | FIREPLACE | ROMANTIC | RIVERBEND AMENITIES | WOODED AREA | STREAM

Gillford Cottage is a lovely two-bedroom, two-bathroom, one-level log cabin situated along a creek in a wooded area inside the Riverbend at Lake Lure community.

The cabin features a fabulous screened porch with a table & chairs for outdoor dining, a nice gas grill, and... it directly overlooks the creek that runs into the Broad River. The sight and sound of the water are enchanting!

You will enter the great room, which consists of a fully equipped kitchen, a dishwasher, a dining area with seating for six, and a comfy living room with a gas fireplace & flat-screen TV.

The Master Bedroom has a king bed with a flat-screen TV & a full Master Bath with a tub/shower combo. The guest bedroom also has a Queen bed & a smaller flat-screen TV & the guest bathroom is also a full bath with a tub/shower combo.

"Riverbend at Lake Lure" is a private gated community offering two private lakes (Big Mirror Lake & Little Mirror Lake) that allow for canoes, kayaks, and paddleboats, private access to the Broad River, picnic areas, gazebos, pavilions, hiking trails, beach area, swimming, fishing, and BBQ grills for your enjoyment. There’s an “Old Swimming Hole” along the river and a lovely Nature Walk where you can picnic and enjoy the community waterfall.

Outside the gates of Riverbend Development, you’re only 6 miles from downtown Lake Lure and Chimney Rock Village, where you’ll enjoy beautiful sights as well as numerous dining and shopping options!

AREA WIDE NOTICE: Lake Lure will undergo a drawdown from January 1st, 2025, through the first quarter of 2025 (March 31st). The lake will begin to be lowered by approximately 1 foot per day until 12 feet have been reached. Infrastructure maintenance, dredging, and dam projects will be expedited during this time frame. These efforts by the Town of Lake Lure may affect access to the lake and restrict any lake usage. For more information, click here. The lake will likely be back up to normal levels by mid to late April. While we understand this is an inconvenience, this does allow you to enjoy the full beauty of Lake Lure in the fall and holiday season. This will not affect the smaller lakes in the area, only Lake Lure itself.

No pets, no exceptions

Smoking is prohibited in all of our vacation rental homes.
Parking 3 vehicles.
Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. local time or anytime after.
Check-out time is 10:00 a.m. local time or anytime earlier.

FOR LARGE GROUPS (up to 10 guests total), CONSIDER ALSO RENTING GILLFORD CABIN, WHICH IS NEXT DOOR TO GILLFORD COTTAGE, which has room for six more guests.

Note: Cancellation policies may vary on various marketing sites, but it is ALWAYS most affordable to book directly with us at Carolina Properties. Booking direct also enables a guest loyalty discount, available across our many properties upon your second stay.

Property manager

Carolina Properties - Lake Lure NC

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Limited on-site parking (max 3 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking or vaping in any of our homes

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Gated community
  • Unit size: 1,040 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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
Note from host: No Pets, No Exceptions

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No Events or Parties Allowed
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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
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About the area

Map
Lake Lure, NC

What's nearby

  • Canopy Ridge Farm - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Lake Lure - 7 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Lake Lure Adventure Company - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Lake Lure Beach and Water Park - 18 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Chimney Rock State Park - 25 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rumbling Bald Resort on Lake Lure - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Legends on the Lake - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Strada At Lake Lure - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Geneva Riverside Lodging and Tiki Bar & Grill - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Scoop Ice Cream - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gillford Cottage - Creek, Private, Lake Access! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gillford Cottage - Creek, Private, Lake Access!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gillford Cottage - Creek, Private, Lake Access!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gillford Cottage - Creek, Private, Lake Access! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Lure, Canopy Ridge Farm and Lake Lure Adventure Company. Right Track Toy Train Museum and Lake Lure Flowering Bridge are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Gillford Cottage - Creek, Private, Lake Access! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 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" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Immaculate cabin. Great beach just 5 minutes away
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Everything from booking to checking in was a breeze. The cabin is beautiful and the location was peaceful. I especially loved the screened porch and spent morning there drinking coffee, reading and listening to the water flowing through the stream.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda U.

Liked: Cleanliness
If you're looking for relaxation, this is it!
The pictures don't do this cabin justice. Lovely location, the porch is awesome, and the babbling brook was so very relaxing. The development/ neighborhood was interesting to navigate, and you should know it is completely mountainous, and has curvy, and gravel roads. We had planned on going to Lake Lure Beach, but there is a delightful lake with beach right in the development, FREE. Our 2 boys thoroughly enjoyed exploring the grounds and loved, loved the lake. Would stay here again and highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Cabin
Everything about this cabin was great. Cleanest place I’ve ever stayed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain stay
Saw a lot of beautiful scenery and enjoyed the porch, The house was very clean and comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G., Ocoee, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cabin
Very nice cabin. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short but Sweet
This is a beautiful cottage and we wished we could have stayed longer than 2 nights. We had planned to spend most of our time hiking, but lots of rain kept us inside more during our stay. We had a nice time relaxing & playing board games. The screened porch would be a great place to do that if it were a little warmer. I'm sure it would be wonderful during the summer. We did have a power outage our last night there, but it was close to bedtime anyway. The power was back on by 5:00 am. The only negative was taking out the trash. There wasn't an outside receptacle for the trash so we had to take it with us. It would have been nice to know someplace nearby where we could get rid of it. But overall, we would be happy to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth T., Maryville

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and cozy
Property was clean and ready for us. Enjoyed the screened in porch area. We would have liked a fire pit area if you’re thinking of changing things in the future. Also spices and cooking spray supplies would be great. Overall though very nice enjoyable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Stay in Cute and Cozy Cabin
Overall a great time in a very nice, clean, and comfy cabin. Perfect setting with lovely screened-in porch. Fantastic kitchen with plenty of room for a family of four.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway weekend
Quiet time much needed. Just relaxed and enjoyed each other. Prepping for the grandkids coming over in the next few weeks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Kirk P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
Upon arrival, we could not get lock box on door to open. Reached out to Carolina prob, they tried to reset pad with fail. They then called us back after 30 min and informed us of a key lock box under back patio. Next day I placed a small load in washer. Hub and I took a short nap and woke up to washer overflowing and water all over the floor. We cleaned up water for prob an hour. I then contacted Carolina prop again and told them what had happened. The man we spoke with did mention some compensation on the phone. Which I due believe is appropriate for inconveniences. I would have thought Carolina Prop would have reached out by now on their own, but have yet to hear from them. Best contact would be my cell.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
Everything looked great from entrance to neighborhood, the sights, place the house is located! We loved it. We had everything that was necessary! We were able to play some board games with our kids, have a cookout, cook food! Being in this house felt so relaxing and cozy. There is not anything to do in December but if you just want to relax and just getaway this is a great destination! We really love the gillford cottage and absolutely would love to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
country roads
get home before dark you dont want to navigate those country dirt gravel roads at night it is dark out there . my son got lost on the way in wife and baby and was not happy about that scared to death on the back side of the mountain , he did not follow main gate instructions - very important to follow first set of directions then the 2nd - place was spotless . comfy quiet , loved the fire place and back porch - grill caught fire because no cleaned underneath it and we had to use fire extinguisher to put it out . we had no grill entire stay glad i bought insurance so they did not say it was my fault - clearly they could see the 13 inches of junk and gunk in it . was 20 minutes from town because of switch backs but next time were thinking about staying closer to town - . not many perks for the value . but over all nice . we enjoyed the quite reprieve and remoteness . we were definitely alone .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay and perfect location
The cabin is very nice. Beds are comfortable and it has all amenities necessary. Back porch is awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cabin Great Location
Had a wonderful short stay. Property was clean and well maintained. Beds were very comfortable. Loved the sound of the brook while enjoying coffee on the screened in back porch. Contact with property manager was easy. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend away
The property was absolutely wonderful. We enjoyed the location of the cabin and the surrounding sites. My husband and i couldnt have stayed at a better place. The atmosphere was perfect for our weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becca G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Labor Day Weekend Retreat!
The house was so so clean, and the location perfect for traveling around Lake Lure and Chimney Rock. Slept in comfortable beds with crisp, white sheets, and drank coffee on the back porch every morning while listening to the nearby babbling brook.❤️ Easiest home rental and vacation stay ever! Many thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Wonderful property - clean, great location. Close to everything. Great spot for a summer family getaway. Looking forward to our next trip to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent, my family had the best time. Great atmosphere.
Experience was excellent for bringing the property
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Suzanne M., Jackson, USA

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not Ideal for Those with Allergies or Bad Eyes
PROS: Spacious. Short drive to great hiking/grocery/shops. Well equipped kitchen. Nice grill. Comfortable bed. Once they finally communicated with us they were quick to send someone to address our issues. Easy check in/check out. Can hear the sound of the water babbling from the porch. Surface areas are clean. CONS: It's not well vacuumed; our allergies were cRaZy in the bedroom and on the couch. Hubs actually started a sneezing fit again just from unpacking his cpap machine (they have to sit on the floor so it was on the carpet all week). I originally contacted the property management company to see if there were any replacement bulbs in the house I could swap in a lamp. No response. Reached out again after we found and killed a palmetto bug (a.k.a. cockroach). No response. I was starting to panic because 16 hours went by with no responses to my messages and all I know is roaches are a heath hazard and I didn't want to take any home as a souvenir 😅. Was relieved to learn finding one doesn't indicate an infestation and once they did start to respond to me, they sent a pest control person within the hour to spray around the kitchen. They also sent someone out who replaced the bad bulbs and fixed the fireplace same day, but didn't tell us when they were coming or let us know afterwards that they came. Someone else wrote in their review about the lighting and I thought that was probably over exaggerated, but it's not. The pictures are staged with fill light. There's zero lights over the dining room table so it rendered the space useless in the evening for my middle age husband who can't see like he used to. And the living room in general is very poorly lit. SIDE NOTES: They have a logged in Netflix account, but the WiFi is too slow to watch anything on their TV without it constantly freezing or throwing an error message. Not the end of the world, just need to download movies to your devices. And on that note, I just realized while typing this that I left our Chromecast plugged in the TV so... yay for you, bonus house feature if you book it LoL And the recliner chair isn't there so if you are banking on that for any reason - don't. CONCLUSION: Overall while it wasn't quite what we were expecting, we did enjoy our trip. The place has a lot of potential with better cleaning upkeep, communication, and lighting. If you don't have have allergies or bad eyes you might love it!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was perfect!
Great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gillford Cottage
This location is perfect for privacy and a beautiful woodland setting. The cottage was clean and we received a very informative guestbook from Carolina Properties before our arrival.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet
Quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meredith R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful getaway!
Great experience! Very secluded, well kept cabin. Super clean! Will definitely be back. Loved the gated entrance and swimming hole!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melody M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Cabin in the Woods
This was a great cabin in the woods and perfect for a weekend stay. Super clean! Lake swimming, fishing, nature trail, creek waterfall all without leaving the Riverbend development.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022