Cottage holiday rentals in Hickory

Peaceful weekend getaway! The cottage is privately located just minutes from downtown Tryon and was easy to get to Saluda’s hiking trails as well. We enjoyed sitting by the river and the beautiful property in its entirety, animals & all. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a place to stay in Tryon!

Very clean. Easy to find. Would definitely rent again. Sad to see the state that Lake Lure is in, but the town is working hard to repair.

Zachary was personable and friendly from the start….even funny. I asked about an early check-in and he accommodated my request without a fee. When looking for an ideal stay, I’m always hoping that I’ll find the kind of hospitable and charming person on the other end that I can whole-heartedly recommend to others. His care and concern comes across in the space: thoughtful, clean, serene, and relaxing. I needed a space that lends toward healing as work. This space can meet many needs for both the spirit and body (since the hot tub is a cure-all!). We saw deer and were delighted with all the moss! Looking to return soon!

After Hurricane Helen damaged my home, my insurance placed me in Ron’s property and it turned out to be one of the best experiences I’ve had. The home is immaculate, beautifully designed, and fully stocked with everything from cleaning supplies to spices. It truly felt like home. Ron is incredibly kind, responsive, and attentive. He replaced a driveway light and changed the BBQ gas the same day I mentioned them. The house is pet-friendly, which was a huge plus for my daughters, our dog, and our cat. The hot tub, pool table, dart board, and lakefront setting made every day peaceful and fun. It’s rare to find a place this clean, cozy, and well cared for, with hosts who genuinely go above and beyond. We’re so grateful for the comfort and joy this stay brought us during a difficult time. This is a hidden gem I’d recommend to anyone without hesitation. Thank you, Ron, for everything!

This was my third stay at Rosa's home and it is always a pleasure and positive experience. Great location with nearby restaurants and activities!

Nice place and short drive into town. Great communication with owner and would recommend!

perfect location from town and to the slopes. The layout of the house was great for 2 families and kids.

This cabin is well decorated, maintained, and homey. The hosts were so sweet and accommodating even left a sweet hand written note and gift for my wife’s birthday. The only thing we didn’t like was how close it proximity it was to the main house and the amenity of the fire pit feeling like it was in a shared space while we wanted a romantic private weekend. It being a guest house was disclosed in the description however was our fault that we didn’t fully read the full description. We enjoyed exploring the town, food was great but closed early even on the weekends (9pm) and catawba falls was beautiful! We would recommend this location and the hosts in a heartbeat.

Loved our stay, everything was exactly how it looked in pictures. My mom locked us out and Jennifer was there in under 5 min to unlock the door for us.

We loved the house and the location! Super close to tryon and Roger was incredibly helpful and responsive. Great stay for the price too. We’d definitely stay here again!

We really enjoyed our stay! It was a fantastic location for our family and really enjoyed the large backyard for our dog! Loved walking down to the pub in the evening to sit outside..it was dog friendly too! The home was very comfortable and would definitely stay again!

Ivory was very attentive and accommodated my request. Check-in and out was smooth. I liked the neighborhood. I brought my dogs and people were constantly walking alone and with their dogs. There is a park in walking distance, plus tennis courts and baseball field. We walked daily around the "circle" to the park and back with the dogs and it was just shy of a mile round trip. There are restaurants and fast food and gas stations close by. I come to Gastonia monthly for work and I would stay here again.

Stayed here this past weekend and it was amazing. Beautiful house, very clean and cozy. Outside was private with a privacy fence on one side and shrubs on the other. It was quiet at night and with a gated driveway it felt very safe. I would definitely stay here again.

Julie’s place is a lovely cottage located adjacent to her cattle pasture. It is beautifully decorated and the beds are so comfy. We didn’t use the loft area, but the main living area is well designed and feels spacious. The location is peaceful and safe and close to our family when we visit, so we will definitely book again. Do be aware that the interstate is close, so you do hear the traffic when you’re outside, but it’s not noticeable when you’re in the cottage. Thanks for a wonderful stay and for the tour of your farm. The burgers, steaks, roast and eggs were delicious!

Nice spacious layout with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Has charcoal grill. Nice easy walk to dock and lake. We appreciate the coffee pods, dishwasher detergent, paper towels, toilet paper.

My husband and I really enjoyed our 2 night stay at this lovely cottage. It is so beautiful, clean and cozy. The cottage sits near a beautiful lake. It is a peaceful and quiet setting. Christine is a great host.

Had an amazing stay at the cottage. Plenty of outdoor activities to take part in, including easy access to the lake! Earl was a great host. He was friendly and responsive, and proactive in his communication. Would recommend to anybody looking to stay at Lake Norman!

BOOK THIS AIRBNB! This was by far the best airbnb I have ever stayed in. Lauris is an extraordinary host down to the tiniest of details. We had everything we could need and more at this airbnb and it provided us with the most magical experience. 11/10 recommend staying at this beautiful cottage.

This place was beautiful, welcoming, and peaceful. We will definitely try to book the same place next time we are in town. The owners were quick to respond with any question and made us feel at home. It was the perfect distance to downtown Boone and so many other things we wanted to do.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Zachary’s place and highly recommend it for a perfect lake getaway. Zachary and his family are great hosts.

This was our second time staying at Black Bear Cottage and it was just as wonderful the second time! Our kids played for hours in the creek, we were comfortable in the cabin and close to all the fun things we wanted to do - hiking and the Biltmore and a day trip to Dollywood! Thanks for a great stay!

The cottage is charming, and comfortable; located at a walkable distance of the town square, and restaurants. We really enjoyed our stay there.

Absolutely beautiful property! We stayed here for Memorial Day weekend. We cooked-out on the grill and were surprised to find the fridge was conveniently already stocked with some basic condiments which made for an easier and less expensive grocery run! Nice kitchen and grill. Plenty of space. Amazing lake with access to kayaks, a paddle board, and lake mat which made for a fun time. Jamie was so sweet and very responsive. Would definitely stay here again!

Rented the Airbnb for family members to stay at while there were here from out of town. Per the uncle the house was cleaned, convenient, easy to find, and close to restaurants and stores. Home was clean and comfortable.