Little Rock Creek Cottage am Forellenbach

Escape to a secluded creekside cabin in the North Carolina mountains, where quiet woods, cozy interiors, and fresh-air spaces create a restful retreat.

This home offers:
🌲 Private wooded setting
🔥 Wood-burning stove with permission
🛁 Classic clawfoot tub
🎣 Blue-ribbon trout stream off the back porch
🪑 Covered porch with rocking chairs
🌞 Spacious deck with outdoor dining

Uneven terrain and steps may not suit guests with mobility concerns. Perfect for couples, small families, or friends.

The Property:

Highlights:
- Outdoor features: Large deck with seating + dining, covered porch with rocking chairs, peaceful wooded surroundings, stream stocked with blue ribbon trout right off the back porch.
- Kitchen features: Full kitchen with ample counter space and dining area.
- Living & entertainment: Cozy living room with Wood-burning stove with special permission + TV.
- Comfort & convenience: Full washer + dryer laundry room, bright bedrooms, simple layout for easy stays.

Extras:
- Vintage-inspired decor and a classic clawfoot tub.

Sleeping Arrangements:
Bedroom 1: King Bed
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
Living Room: Sleeper Sofa

Parking:
Driveway parking; there are several pull-offs for cars. Plenty of parking for as many vehicles as needed.

The Location:
📍 Local Attractions & Trails
🥾 Appalachian Trail: 4.5 miles, just down the mountain from the Carvers Gap crossing
🌄 Roan Mountain & Carvers Gap: 4.5 miles
🌺 Roan Mountain Rhododendron Gardens: 6.5 miles
🥾 Pisgah National Forest: Surrounding the property
🏘️ Downtown Bakersville: 5.5 miles
🎨 Penland School of Craft: 11.5 miles

🚗 Day Trips & Regional Highlights
⭐ Bare Dark Sky Observatory: 27 miles, approximately 45 minutes
💦 Linville Falls: 32 miles, approximately 50 minutes
🏔️ Mount Mitchell State Park: 45 miles, approximately 1 hour 15 minutes
🏎️ Bristol Motor Speedway: 45 miles, approximately 1 hour
🏔️ Boone: 46 miles, approximately 1 hour 15 minutes
🏰 Biltmore Estate: 56 miles, approximately 1 hour 10 minutes to the Asheville and Biltmore area
No Parties or Events
Parties and events are not permitted under any circumstances. Violations may result in immediate removal from the property, a $1,000 penalty, and additional charges.

Cancellations
The applicable cancellation policy will be enforced. Credit card processing fees are non-refundable.

Minimum Booking Age
The primary guest must be at least 25 years old. Exceptions may be considered with additional requirements.

Registered Guests Only
Only guests listed on the reservation are permitted on the property. Undisclosed guests may result in fines.

No Smoking Indoors
Smoking inside the home is strictly prohibited. Violations incur a $1,500 fee plus ozone treatment costs and any associated lost revenue.

Quiet Hours
Quiet hours are observed from 9:00 PM to 8:00 AM. Noise complaints or violations may result in a fine equal to one night’s stay.

Check-Out Time
Standard check-out is 10:00 AM. Unauthorized late check-outs may result in extra charges and possible removal from the property.

No Pets Allowed
Pets are not permitted on the property at any time.

Wood-Burning Stove
The wood-burning stove may only be used with special permission. Guests must contact the owner directly to request approval before using it.

Accessibility
The property is not suitable for guests with mobility limitations.

Security Deposit or Damage Waiver
After booking, guests must choose between a non-refundable damage waiver or a refundable security deposit placed as a temporary hold on your credit card. The selected option will be confirmed after booking and applied prior to check-in. Airbnb reservations are exempt.