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Interior
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Gerton, NC
  • CMLC Florence Nature Preserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Chimney Rock State Park
  • Biltmore Estate
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About this property

Relax in the Beauty of the Mountains and the Serenity of Waterfalls


We also give at least 3-5 days in between our guests to ensure safety for housekeeping and for upcoming guests.
This is a beautiful hand crafted lodge with its own private deck overlooking a beautiful waterfall on the cascading Hickory Nut Creek. The lodge is nestled at the base of Little Bearwallow Mountain next to 200 acres of natural forest with five miles of hiking trails. It is located only 25 minutes from downtown Asheville, NC in the heart of the incredible Hickory Nut Gorge. The lodge contains a great room/living room, kitchen, loft, four bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and a large downstairs room for yoga and movement. Laughing Waters is located in the Hickory Nut Forest Eco-Community. It is a very special place for a peaceful, quiet retreat in these beautiful sacred mountains! This area is still recovering from Hurricane Helene. Unfortunately, you won't be able to access Lake Lure right now.

WIFI We will do our absolute best to provide WIFI however this a wilderness wedding venue and sometimes coverage is poor.

Our Creekside Cottage located upstream from the lodge overlooks two waterfalls that sleeps two people and can be rented separately. (see listing #3565363)
During your stay at this lodge, you're just a quick walk from CMLC Florence Nature Preserve. Enjoy features like laundry facilities.
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from CMLC Florence Nature Preserve and 9 minutes by car from Chimney Rock State Park
As a guest of Relax in the Beauty of the Mountains and the Serenity of Waterfalls, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Gerton lodge is smoke free.

Property manager

Julia Considine

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Things to do

  • Books
  • Stereo

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On the waterfront

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility

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  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Come Enjoy Early Fall in the Midst of the Leaves
Get Up Away Take a Break in the Safety of the Mountains!

Relax in the Beauty of the Mountains and the Serenity of Waterfalls Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful! Wheelchair Friendly!

We had a wonderful stay! The bedrooms were perfect and lots of bathrooms! My kids loved the house and the rocks and water in the back and walking around the property. It was an easy drive to all the Asheville attractions. For those with a wheelchair, we found the house to be perfect. There is a ramp into the house and none of the doorways have thresholds. My sister, in a power wheelchair, could easily get in the house and out to the back porch. Her bedroom was large to accommodate her chair and the bathroom worked out great. There is a threshold into the shower but it is large shower with a hand held shower head option. Overall we absolutely loved our stay. Beautiful views, cozy house and perfect location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magnificent river, nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neal S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

This was our second stay. All great. The place was clean and well stocked. The grounds are beautiful and well kept. The hiking right outside your doorstep is amazing. Perfect for our family of 5 plus granddad.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frederic S., St Petersburg

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Gateway

Very nice home located on a nice wooded property with a nice stream. Located in a secluded area, walk to nice hiking trails and enjoy the peaceful environment. Our family gateway was very enjoyable! It would be a place to consider for a future family reunion or small wedding.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jodi L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Moms 80th birthday

The property is beautiful - the creek, the porches are all amazing. We stayed for my moms 80th birthday celebration
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness

PERFECT Mountain House

This house and property are absolutely amazing, beautiful and stunning. I knew it was going to be a special place for our family trip over Memorial Day weekend. However, it was way better than I expected. The house is really spacious and nice. The beds are the most comfortable you will sleep on. And, the location is private but only 10 minutes from the really cool village of Chimney Rock, 25 minutes from Lake Lure and 25-30 minutes from Asheville. However, the best part was the incredible mountain creek and wilderness right in the backyard! The Hickory Nut creek is literally right off the deck and it is spectacular. We did a family cold plunge in it and it awesome. The sound of the rushing water is beautiful music that you can always hear from the house. The Wildcat Rock trail is off the back of the house as well and is a heck of a hike. It leads to a spectacular rock climbing wall and waterfall and then goes on to another point with a view (we did not go past the first stop as it was a pretty strenuous hike but talked to people who did). Book this house and you can literally not leave the property if you choose and still have a super memorable mountain experience.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Laughing Waters

Breathtaking. The property is absolutely gorgeous! Wonderful accommodations! We hope to return for another visit. The only suggestion from our group was to either improve internet service or add a landline for emergencies.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness

AMAZING

If you are considering a trip to this area look no further. The description and pictures don't even come close to doing this property justice. The rich history of the house and the location can't be beat. It was such a nice break from city life. Amazing hiking starts right from the door of this property. No reason to ever get in the car. A huge bonus for us was the empty room downstairs where our kids 7 and 10 had the best time playing and being kids. The outdoor firepit (bring your own firewood) next to the raging creek was amazing. The creek is so loud you can hear it inside the house and the sound is so relaxing to fall asleep too. The house is spotless, beds are comfortable, layout is perfect. The kitchen is fully stocked to be able to cook great meals. Don't hesitate - RUN to enjoy this slice of heaven.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Neal S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Amazing place for a family to enjoy being outside without having to travel constantly. We hiked, saw waterfalls, streams, and picked berries all without leaving the property.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Awesome place for family

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

We had a wonderful stay! The location was beyond amazing and the sound of the water was the most relaxing thing in the world. We ended up here because we had to cancel a trip to Canada and I can say this rental more than made up for it! There was a storm at night and the WiFi was down. It really wasn’t a big deal at all for us, but the property manager, Julia, and the owner did more than I ever would have expected. They went above and beyond. I highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unbelievable!

Great communication with property manager. The pictures and words online cannot possibly tell the whole story of how beautiful this property is. If looking for a place to checkout of the day to day clutter, this is the place!

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nature Paradise

The property is perfectly placed in nature. It is like being in a tree house! A lot of space. Beautiful construction with exposed beams and stained glass. Highly recommended. Very relaxing and clean. No need to look elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise Found!

This property is amazing. Photos do not do it justice!
Stayed 23 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time away

My wife and two young kids had an amazing vacation over Memorial Day. My 4 year old did two different hikes from the property. My 19 month old and wife loved walking around the orchard area. Having a fire by the creek with s’mores was a highlight for all. We would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jack M., Newport, North Carolina

Peaceful

This place is truly peaceful and relaxing. The cabin is very well laid out and nicely appointed with everything you would need for your trip. Our family gathering was awesome! We really enjoyed our stay and plan to return soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stacy W.

Fun Thanksgiving!

We stayed over Thanksgiving week and had a great time. Cozy and comfortable. One of the best things about it is being able to walk out the front door and hike many nearby trails.

10/10 Excellent

Chris W., Beaufort, South Carolina

Sublime

Need way more characters to even come close to truly describing this place, it is as advertised and more, opening the window to listen to the backyard waterfall at night for sleeping was incredible! Can’t wait to return another stay very soon!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dhanesh J.

Great Location, Fantastic House

The location for this property is great. Nice stream, falls and trails bahind the house. Nice pond, old mill, and beautiful landscaping. The House is fantastic. Lot of glass windows and lot of deck space to enjoy outdoors. Very big main room and dinning table. We all had great time. Additional small sofa in main room would be nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

College buddies & bridesmaids 1991

We had not see eachother for over 15 years! This house was perfect for those groups.....not certain of there still being a connection. We all had our own bedrooms and our own bathrooms in the bedrooms! The house is clean, beautiful and spacious. The grounds are gorgeous with wild flowers everywhere. In the back, on a small sandy "beach" we had a little fire one night- the waterfall is just the right size; you can hear it all night from your open bedroom windows - great sleeping! Had my kiddos been with me, they would have played outside all day in the river/large stream and wooded area- which is maintained enough to make for safe playing and photo opportunites too. The kitchen had everything needed for quick or fancy dinners. However, Asheville proper is not as far as I thought - we were able to scoot into the downtown area in less than 20. One warning is: do not rely on Uber to pick you up from this house - it's too far out - I live in Ashville and Uber is not reliable outside of the downtown anyway. So if brewery hopping is on your mind for one night - just hire a driving service ahead of time. The hike from the back yard is medium strenous - pretty uphill and then you are at an overlook - bring a blanket and a lunch - it's quite pretty. If you climb - half way up the hike (or less) there is an enourmous granite wall... a few climbers were scrambling up. It's a perfect large group house for those wanting to be in nature one minute and eating, shopping and drinking in Asheville the next!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Trisha M., Charlotte, NC

Relaxing mountain escape

The mountain home at laughing waters was beautiful, spacious and uncluttered, we had such a relaxing stay! The waterfall is right in the backyard, so nice for a cool dip. We took a short afternoon walk in the property and found several other waterfalls and streams along the lovely nature trail. The owner was prompt and gracious to answer all my questions, even during our stay. Wish we could have stayed longer... would love to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michele T.

Amazing

A peaceful retreat
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Robb W.

Great

Very restful and an overall great weekend

10/10 Excellent

Leigh H.

Amazing property! Wonderful stay!

This is such a beautiful location and home. It was such a pleasure to watch and hear the creek rush over the rocks from the wrap-around deck. The property also had so many other beautiful areas to explore. We used it for a family vacation but can see why it would be an excellent event location. It was clean, comfortable, and everyone we spoke with were friendly and accommodating. The drive into Asheville was beautiful as well. Highly recommend!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

Wonderful!

This place is AMAZING. We were there with toddlers and enjoyed how clean and un-cluttered the cabin was. The waterfall and stream in the back were spectacular; so much fun to play in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017