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Pet-friendly
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Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 248 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Cleveland, SC
  • Table Rock State Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Caesars Head State Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Fred W. Symmes Chapel
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

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About the area

Cleveland

Located in Cleveland, this cottage is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Table Rock and Table Rock State Park. .This cottage is 24.4 mi (39.3 km) from Lake Jocassee and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from The Real American Tea Museum.

What's nearby

  • Table Rock State Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Victoria Valley Vineyard - 8 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Caesars Head State Park - 16 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Caesars Head Mountain - 21 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Fred W. Symmes Chapel - 39 min drive - 32.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pumpkintown General Store - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Victoria Valley Vineyards - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pumpkintown Mountain Opry - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Aunt Sue's Country Corner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mountain House At Caesars Head - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Gnome Hill Cottage

512' square shed converted to very cozy mountain bunkhouse style cottage with an open floorplan except for the bathroom. There's a large screened porch (32' x 8'), and a smaller deck with charcoal grill and fire pit. Still a work in progress. Secluded in the woods but very close to several state parks with fishing, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, scenic overlooks, canoeing & kayaking, and hiking areas. Very woodsy and peaceful.

Be sure to bring your groceries with you. There is a Dollar General about 3 miles away with some food items, and a very nice Ingle's about 12 miles north on Hwy. 11.

If you bring a pet it is required that you text me a picture of your baby(ies) inside the cottage. There is a mandatory $20 pet fee, and an additional $20 will be charged to your account if any "accidents" are left inside, or on the porch and deck. Yes, people have done that.

There is no mandatory cleaning fee, but guests are encouraged to leave a tip for the cleaning staff, especially if you stay multiple nights, or are extra messy.

Note: The ceilings in the living areas are low and under the lofts in the shed. If you're tall, it may feel a little cramped.

Cosmetic updates are being done so there is a bit of clutter at one end of the screened porch. All of the amenities are good, though. Thank you for your understanding.

If you need sleeping space for more than 2, please check out our other rental on the same property, Rose's Cabin. It sleeps 4, and has a fenced in area for dogs.

Thanks for checking us out!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
This smoke-free cottage features games and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Charlotte Webster

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 512 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

This property does not have elevators

Gnome Hill Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommend.

Loved everything about the Cabin and the location. Charlotte was a pleasure to deal with and communicate with. Me and my wife will definitely be going again. Rest and relax and enjoy the great outdoors. At its best
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Secluded Cottage

So precious and perfect for 2 people. Charlotte was easily accessible; although we ran into no issues where we needed to reach her. We are already planning our next trip to stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Needed get-away

This is my second time staying at the Gnome Hill Cottage. It's a perfect spot for some needed get-away time. It's quiet & isolated, yet not far from Travelers Rest or several trails. Charlotte is a very thoughtful & responsive host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gnome Hill cottage stay

It was amazing! Very quiet and peaceful. Exactly what I was looking for. The cabin was beautifully furnished. It was a perfect getaway and I'd highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and quiet -- so many stars!

My husband and I came to the cabin for a little weekend getaway and to have a peaceful, quiet Thanksgiving holiday with our puppy and each other. The cabin was ADORABLE, super clean, well stocked with supplies, and we loved how isolated we felt, while still having excellent wifi. We were able to read, play videogames, watch Christmas movies, and relax! Absolutely would stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rixorae

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alex R.

Pleasant Cabin Getaway

My partner and I (and our two dogs) greatly enjoyed our time at Charlotte's cabin. It was very quiet and had all the amenities we needed. I will say that the drive up from the main road was more precarious than I was expecting based on the information provided in the listing. I have a midsize SUV, so it was no problem for us, but I would not recommend driving a sedan up the dirt/gravel roads.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danita B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Much needed quiet time

My husband and I spent 9 nights at the Gnome Hill cottage. The cabin is very cute and well equipped. We cooked almost every meal including a couple times on the grill. Our last two nights the temperature dropped and we enjoyed sitting on the patio with a fire in the fire place. We had our dog with us who probable enjoyed the vacation as much if not more than us. She loved running through the woods, investigating all the new smells. We explored the near by towns, and went to the Big Foot Festival. The host was extremely helpful and took care of our needs. She made us feel very welcome.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bad weather

We unfortunately visited at the time hurricane Helene came through and experienced a lot of rain and downed trees but the host was ver accommodating and we got through it together. The trip was fun exciting and a little scary at times but we will gladly go back
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charity H., Beaufort

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Great Communication, Host was super sweet and helpful. As a female solo traveler I felt safe and very comfortable. I hope I will be able to come back with my dog this fall!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Selwyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy

Coz, cute, dog friendly !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Retreat

Needed to spend some time away for a few days. Perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricci E.

Liked: Cleanliness

last adventure before school

it was great and the place was so cozy and the grandchildren loved it too
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

George

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy cabin in the woods.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

So beautifully done with everything you need. Great location for my bucket list
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Katherine L.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Cute cabin, but cleanliness left a lot to be desired

First off, I did give our host the heads up that we had had some issues regarding the property. In response I got a single sentence reply without any sort of apology. On to the review. Pros - Great location, very quiet and peaceful - the cabin was well stocked in terms of things you may need during your stay. - very well prepared for pets. Cons: - The cabin was NOT clean. The toilet was filthy when we arrived, there was what looked like fecal matter smeared on the walls and outside of the toilet and mold in several corners. Dishes had been put away dirty, cobwebs were everywhere, and the best part - the bedsheets were absolutely covered in fur. There were no spare bed linens, and the extra blankets smelled extremely strongly of dog. In fairness to the host, we arrived late and were busy the next day so I didn’t remember to ask about new sheets. That’s on me. However, the bed was very clearly made when we arrived, so someone had to have looked at the sheets. Overall, our stay was ok. The cabin is laid out comfortably and well stocked, but the cleanliness left quite a bit to be desired.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday get away

We loved it and will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness

45th birthday getaway

Great little cozy cottage. The screened in back porch is amazing. We spent 3 days exploring the close by state parks with awesome trails and waterfalls.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stan A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cottage in the woods.

The cottage was exactly what we needed for our stay near Table Rock State Park. It is clean and comfortable with many thoughtful touches to make us feel welcome. We will stay there again when we are back in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S., CT

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for hiking at Caesar’s Head SP and Dupont Forest

We only stayed 1 night, after a long day of hiking. It was perfect for our purposes. If you’re traveling from here back to Greenville, I can recommend getting breakfast at the TRee House Cafe!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Overnight in the Mountains

I chose this property for location close to Travelers. Rest, the pretty place chapel, and hiking at Table Rock. We ended up, enjoying all three easily from the property. The home was clean and comfortable and It looked brand new although in reading the guestbook, it has hosted many other travelers. The host was a joy to work with and booking was easy. We highly recommend this home for any visit to the mountains.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

JUDY M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

Just wonderful. Love the location and cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024