4 Season Cottage in the Woods with Trail to Private Lake Usage

We had a good time at the cottage. We went for the week of Christmas and it was freezing outside but once we got a good fire going it warmed up nicely. The owner provided space heaters for the rooms which did a decent job of keeping the place warm enough to be comfortable. That said, bring your long thermal undies if you are planning a winter trip! We were comfortable first and foremost because we packed really good winter clothing and layered up. You’ll need to know how to start a proper fire, so watch a youtube video and read the owners instructions about how to get one going and how to operate the stove. The only snafu we had was when during a rainstorm there was chimney water leaking onto the hot wood stove, which made a sizzling noise, but the owner was made aware and probably has already sealed it.

The tv in the cabin has Roku which comes with youtube and you can connect to it via your smartphone - that was awesome! We were able to rent movies in youtube via our phone app and watch it on the tv in the cabin. This was great for those nights it was freezing cold and raining. (Remember to log out before leaving the cabin!) We were able to get cell service over Wifi, a feature most phones have these days. The Wifi was reliable and good strength.

You will for sure need a good 4x4 car to get up to the cabin. The cabin seems isolated and is wonderfully private, but you are actually a short car drive from a good Ingles supermarket in Flat Rock and of course the little town of Saluda for knick knacks. Neighbors are out of sight but nearby should you need help. The walk to the lake is really steep, hard to go down but a nice short cut. The walk up the undrivable part of the mountain was nice except for a neighbor whose dog was loose and didn’t appreciate us trekking through with our own fur baby.

There is a really nice, dog friendly trail nearby - the Green River Trail - really beautiful and nice hike. Highly recommend - only minutes from the cabin.

Now here’s what I did to make our stay more comfortable: (1) I brought my own pillow, sheets and fleece blankets for the bed. I noticed the sheets had a lot of pet hair on them (kinda to be expected with pet friendly rentals) and I’m glad I brought my own. (2) I planned ahead and bought almost all the groceries I’d need for the week before arriving.

All in all, its a simple rustic cabin that is private and pet friendly with lots of hiking nearby.

We spent a great mountain weekend in this rustic and comfortable cottage. We were able to hike right from the cottage down to the lake and on the to the many trails and roads nearby. Beth made the visit effortless right down to having wood ready for us by the woodstove and firepit. Thanks for a great weekend.

We were looking for a secluded cabin/cottage in the mountains for a Thanksgiving weekend getaway, and the 4 Season Cottage delivered. It's a simple cottage with simple amenities, but that's what makes it unique. No heat or A/C, but the wood burning stove supplies plenty of heat to the main room. Electric space heaters for the other rooms. I'd imagine fans would be necessary for the summer months. A land-line telephone is provided, but cell signal is basically non-existent. WiFi is provided as well as a small television with Roku. There is a full kitchen and gas grill for cooking. We will plan to rent again in the future.

Beautiful weather and fall leave. Wonderful hikes and yummy food at the Purple Onion. Sitting by the fire inside and out reading and enjoying the peacefulness that surrounds this little cabin. Oh how I wish it was mine☺️

We had a lovely time at this unpretentious cottage in the woods! We walked around the lake and enjoyed sitting around the fire with a glass of wine, both inside and outside.