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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81961 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Hendersonville, NC
  • Place, Elijah Mountain Gem Mine
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Osceola Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Oakdale Cemetery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hendersonville

This vacation home is located within a few miles (5 km) of Oakdale Cemetery and Elijah Mountain Gem Mine. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Elijah Mountain Gem Mine - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Osceola Lake - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Oakdale Cemetery - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Pardee Hospital - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Biltmore Estate - 32 min drive - 26.3 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Ridge Beer Garden - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pi-Squared Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hot Dog World - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dry Falls Brewing Co. - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 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.

Lovely & inviting home with a sun porch, washer/dryer & AC

Sonshine Cottage

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This spacious and charming home boasts a great location, vibrant and comfortable furnishings, and all the necessities one could need in a vacation home. It's your own mountain paradise!

Lovely and lush walking trails start within 100 feet of the property. Venturing out, you'll discover an array of sights and scenes, as this home is nestled in the heart of beautiful and historic Laurel Park and five minutes from the wonders of Hendersonville, the Apple Capital of the World showcasing delicious local cuisine and amazing shops. There are plenty of attractions to keep everyone entertained - Jump Off Rock, awe-inspiring Chimney Rock, Pisgah National Forest, DuPont State Park, Flat Rock, the French Broad River, Canopy Ridge Farm Zipline, and the Gorge Zipline, to name a few! Two hours away, the world-famous Tweetsie Railroad, Beech Mountain, and Sugar Mountain ski resort await.

This spacious and charming 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home cottage features all the comforts and conveniences of home. After a fun day of exploring, retreat to the lovely, awe-inspiring sun porch where one can enjoy reading a book or watching birds feed at the attached feeder. When hunger strikes, take advantage of the lovely outdoor space by grilling dinner on the porch/patio. The spacious and well-equipped kitchen is also at your disposal for cooking tasty meals. Enjoy dinner with family and friends in the comfortable dining room and living room. Sink into the comfortable furniture and stream your favorite movie. Rest easy at night. Each bedroom has been beautifully outfitted with comfort in mind.

Come stay a while at the peaceful Sonshine Cottage in the epicenter of God's mountain paradise. You won't want to leave!

Things to Know
-Due to severe owner allergies, guests traveling with service animals, emotional support animals and pets are kindly requested to choose another property.
-The fireplace is not operational.
-Guests must use their own accounts to access streaming platforms.
-No large moving trucks or trailers allowed.
-Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
-Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
-All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity.
-Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
-No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
-This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.
-All Vacasa properties comes with a starter kit to assist you on your first day before having to go out and purchase additional items. This includes: dish sponge, dish soap, dishwasher packet, laundry packet. Bathrooms will have 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom, shampoo, conditioner and hand soap.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Security camera details: There is one surveillance camera facing driveway only




Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,961 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

91932

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Hendersonville, close to Elijah Mountain Gem Mine, Jump Off Rock, and Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing Park. You'll also find Blue Ridge Mall and Team ECCO Ocean Center and Aquarium within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Lovely & inviting home with a sun porch, washer/dryer & AC good for couples?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a fireplace and a kitchen as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Lovely & inviting home with a sun porch, washer/dryer & AC?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), which is 12.6 mi away (21 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Lovely & inviting home with a sun porch, washer/dryer & AC?

Yes, every accommodation at Lovely & inviting home with a sun porch, washer/dryer & AC comes with a deck.

Lovely & inviting home with a sun porch, washer/dryer & AC Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 68 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ana maria n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was clean, functional, and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Renee R.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place.
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shawn J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family wedding

This property is in Laurel Park. Not Hendersonville. Other than that we had a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Donald T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sonshine Cottage

The best thing about this place is the location. It's a secluded area yet close to a lot of things. It's old and the furniture could definitely use some updating. I would also think that the owner could break down and fix the ice machine in the refrigerator. We've stayed there three times and are coming back in October for a month. There are also two lights out in the house, one above the TV in the living room and one at the far end of the kitchen near the laundry room. There were also out when we stayed there last October. Not a big deal but things that should be checked and fixed.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mollye W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our girls trip

We loved the Sonshine Cottage! It was clean, roomy and had a beautiful view from the sunroom!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring escape

The house was very roomy. It’s more like a nice cottage than a house IMO, but was perfect for our needs. It’s not really possible to walk anywhere from the house, so a trip into town required the car. I would certainly stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leonard H.

Liked: Cleanliness

NC trip

The house was comfortable and perfect for our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home was as described on the site

Very cozy, we loved the back porch. Curtains and Windows need attention.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naomi C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Book it, you'll love it!

Wanted to stay near friends who live in Laurel Park. Perfect house/perfect location. 3 adult “girls”, each with our own bedroom. The HUGE second bathroom has a private sink/toilet adjacent to each of the two bedrooms with a shared but private bath/shower in between. Great set-up. Each room also has an extra sleeping space, either a twin bed or chaise. The view from the back room with all the windows looks down into Hendersonville. Neighbors are close, but you can’t even see them for the mature Mountain Laurel. Check out time is 10am and the cleaning crew arrives at 10am on the dot! Probably the most practical thing is that there are no steps into the house. Zero entry which is nice when you’re hauling luggage, etc. Would definitely love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marc & Yvonne R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Visit

From the very beginning requesting the stay through our checking out, this was a great experience. The house was clean, convenient and well supplied with everything you needed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing in the Sonshine

We had a wonderful stay in this lovely cottage. Although it was close to town, the location was lush and peaceful. I love old houses and felt at home the moment we walked in the door. My only negative comment is the driveway. I felt it was misrepresented in the listing photos. Some warning about the steepness and rockiness of it would have been helpful. Since we sometimes travel on a motorcycle, the driveway would have been a problem for us in getting to the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Seton M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Spot in Laurel Park

Beautiful cozy cottage in a great location. Comfortable and well-equipped kitchen. Look forward to staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Would love to stay again

My stepchildren were in town for their father's memorial service. It was a perfect place for them to relax, watch the birds from the sun room and work through their grief. Walking the trail was also so nice. The cabin felt like a warm hug. Beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing view - cozy cottage

Don’t miss the opportunity to stay at Sonshine Cottage. The convenient location to Main Street Hendersonville is great. The home is warm, comfortable and cozy. Beds are great, bathroom configuration works well for multiple guests. Kitchen well-stocked. If you love old houses with character, this one is amazing. Host is an excellent communicator and responds very quickly. As advertised!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B., Roanoke, VA

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving at Sonshine Cottage

Sonshine Cottage is an older home full of personality and charm. The location was perfect for visiting my mom in Hendersonville. The neighborhood is beautiful and perfect for long walks.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

jamie w.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Very cool older house

I'm not sure what year the house was built, but if you like older houses with all the modern amenities, then this is your place. Plenty of seating and space, and the sun room has an incredible view. Tucked away in a nice quiet neighborhood, yet close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Leslie E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay at a good value

It was just what we were looking for - cosy place to sleep while visiting our family locally.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning view

The house layout was perfect for our group - two couples. Living area separates very private bedrooms and baths. The view of the mountains is stunning. Location is an easy drive to downtown Hendersonville. Convenient, comfortable, good kitchen, great community space.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Valerie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Very accommodating. Plenty of grocery stores close by. Easy access to downtown Hendersonville too.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

vicky h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tranquil Neighborhood

Really enjoyed the home. Ideal for family. Loved sunroom with beautiful wooded scenery. Owner very helpful and responds promptly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness

our favorite place to stay in Hendersonvile

If Sonshine Cottage is available when we're coming to North Carolina, we book it. It is comfortable and welcoming; the surroundings are beautiful, and the porch is a wonderful place to watch the sun rise.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Get Together

We returned to this location for our family get together. We enjoyed are stay and is the perfect place for family gatherings.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Geoff M.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was a perfect retreat

The cottage was a great retreat for several days and had everything we needed. We saw a bear running through the woods across the road one afternoon!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Belinda S., Thomasville, Ga

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

We had a great time at sonshine cottage. I would highly recommend. Very close to Hendersonville and Nancy was very responsive to any inquiry I had.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021