Thanksgiving Family Escape | Hot Tub + Views

Welcome to Cottontail Cabin!
Escape to this updated mountain sanctuary featuring breathtaking 180° views. Experience true family luxury in this 4BR/3BA ultimate Western NC retreat!

Unwind in the hot tub, enjoy the game room, or gather at the fire pit. 🛁🔥

🐾 Pet-friendly
📍 Near the Blue Ridge Parkway
📍 Minutes to Asheville & Waynesville
🎿 25 mins to Cataloochee Ski Resort

📱 Guest Support
We are here to help! We are available from 9 AM to 6 PM EST daily. While we do not have on-site staff, we make every effort to monitor messages after hours for non-emergencies and will always do our best to assist you as quickly as possible.

⚠️ Important Note: There is no on-site or after-hours maintenance. For any life-safety emergencies, please contact the appropriate emergency services (911) immediately.

🔑 Guest Access
During your stay, the entire house is exclusively yours to enjoy in complete privacy. Make yourself at home and spread out across all of our wonderful spaces:

🏠 Full Interior: Enjoy full access to all 4 comfortable bedrooms, the cozy upstairs loft, and the game-packed basement.

🌲 Outdoor Oasis: Step outside to your private mountain retreat featuring a covered hot tub, a cozy fire pit area, and a fully fenced yard.

🍳 Modern Comforts: Take advantage of the fully equipped gourmet kitchen, multiple inviting living areas, and Smart TVs located throughout the home for effortless streaming.

🏔️ A CABIN MADE FOR TOGETHER TIME

Whether you're gathering around the TV, battling it out over ping pong, soaking in the hot tub, or enjoying the mountain air, Cottontail gives everyone space to enjoy the getaway their own way.

🕹️ PLAY, RELAX & UNWIND

The game room is ready when you're not out exploring. Challenge each other to ping pong or foosball, fire up the retro arcade, choose from board games, or settle in with a movie on one of the Smart TVs.

🛁 SOAK IN THE MOUNTAINS

Take a break from the day's adventures in the covered 6-person hot tub while enjoying the surrounding mountain scenery.

🔥 SLOW DOWN OUTSIDE

Cook dinner on the grill, enjoy the covered deck, then gather around the fire pit for s'mores, conversation and stargazing.

🐾 ROOM FOR YOUR FOUR-LEGGED FAMILY

Your pup gets to enjoy the mountain getaway too, with a fully fenced yard that's perfect for some outdoor time.

🛏️ SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS

Cottontail offers four bedrooms plus a loft, giving families and groups plenty of options for sleeping and relaxing.

Main Level

King bedroom with private en-suite bathroom and soaking tub
Additional hallway bathroom with tub

Upper Level

King bedroom
Queen bedroom
Shared bathroom with shower

Lower Level / Loft

Bunk room with four twin beds
Queen sleeper sofa in the loft

🍳 GATHER AROUND THE KITCHEN

The fully equipped kitchen makes everything from morning coffee to family dinners easy. A dedicated coffee station includes both a Keurig and traditional coffee maker, so everyone can start the morning their favorite way.

🌲 ADVENTURE STARTS AT YOUR DOORSTEP

Cottontail Cabin puts you in the heart of Western North Carolina's mountain country, with Waynesville just minutes away and some of the area's best outdoor adventures within easy reach.

🌊 Soco Falls — ~10–15 min
Chase one of the area's beautiful waterfalls and enjoy an easy scenic outing.

🌲 Lake Junaluska — ~10–15 min
Enjoy peaceful mountain scenery, walking trails, and time by the lake.

🍽️ Downtown Waynesville — ~10–15 min
Explore local restaurants, breweries, shops, galleries, and the charming downtown.

⛰️ Blue Ridge Parkway — ~20–25 min
Spend the day exploring scenic overlooks, hiking trails, and some of the best mountain scenery in the region.

🎿 Cataloochee Ski Resort — ~20–25 min
Ski, snowboard, or enjoy the mountain scenery during the winter season.

🏙️ Asheville — ~35–45 min
Enjoy Asheville's restaurants, breweries, arts, shopping, and vibrant downtown.

🦌 Cherokee & Harrah's Cherokee Casino — ~35–45 min
Explore Cherokee, the Great Smoky Mountains, and nearby attractions.

Spend your days exploring waterfalls, hiking scenic trails, skiing, discovering Waynesville and Asheville, or simply taking in the mountains. Then come back to Cottontail, soak in the hot tub, and relax.


🚘 Getting Around
Parking: Private gravel driveway.

Roads: Roads are mostly paved; however, a 4WD or AWD vehicle is recommended if snow or icy conditions are expected. ❄️🏔️

🏔️ Parking & Access
Cottontail Cabin features a private gravel driveway with plenty of space for your group. 🚙

Road Conditions: The roads leading to the cabin are mostly paved and well-maintained. 🛣️

Winter Travel: Please note that mountain weather can change quickly. If snow or icy conditions are expected during your stay, a 4WD or AWD vehicle is highly recommended to ensure a safe climb and descent. ❄️🏔️



⛰️ A Few Things to Know

Cottontail is made for enjoying the mountains! Relax in the covered hot tub, gather around the fire pit, grill on the deck, play ping pong, foosball or arcade games, enjoy the fenced yard, and take in the beautiful mountain surroundings.

📍 Mountain Setting: Expect winding roads, changing weather and natural mountain conditions. AWD/4WD is recommended in winter.

🐾 Pets: Dogs are welcome for a $150 non-refundable pet fee per stay, covering up to 2 dogs. Additional dogs may be considered with prior approval.

🚽 Well & Septic: The home uses a private well and septic system. Please conserve water and flush only the provided septic-safe toilet paper.

🎥 Security: Exterior cameras monitor the driveway and outdoor access points. There are no cameras inside the home or in private outdoor areas.

🔥 Hot Tub & Fire Pit: Please follow posted safety instructions and supervise children. Hot tub availability cannot be guaranteed in the event of an unexpected mechanical issue.

💳 Reservation & Damage: Your Airbnb cancellation policy applies. Guests are responsible for damage or missing items as outlined in the rental agreement and applicable policies.

🚨 Evacuations: Mandatory evacuation orders must be followed. North Carolina law provides specific provisions regarding vacation rentals and evacuations.

👥 Guests: Only registered guests are permitted. Parties and unauthorized events are not allowed.

🔞 Age: The primary guest must be at least 25 years old.

📋 North Carolina Vacation Rental Agreement

THIS IS A VACATION RENTAL AGREEMENT UNDER THE NORTH CAROLINA VACATION RENTAL ACT. THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT ARE DEFINED BY LAW AND INCLUDE UNIQUE PROVISIONS PERMITTING THE DISBURSEMENT OF RENT PRIOR TO TENANCY AND EXPEDITED EVICTION OF TENANTS. YOUR SIGNATURE ON THIS AGREEMENT, OR PAYMENT OF MONEY OR TAKING POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY AFTER RECEIPT OF THE AGREEMENT, IS EVIDENCE OF YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGREEMENT AND YOUR INTENT TO USE THIS PROPERTY FOR A VACATION RENTAL.

The complete rental agreement will be provided as part of the reservation process.