Cottage on the River's Edge

01/22/2025

So excited to think of those summertime concerts in the square. Mark your calendars.

It’s time to mark those Friday Nights on your calendar for our 2025 Summer Concert Series!

01/14/2025

The beauty of winter in the mountains is just astonishing. The clear crisp air, bright skies reflecting all that gorgeous snow. It’s perfect to escape to that whispering quiet that comes with snowfall. The wildlife leave tracks and visit our front yard and the neighbors’ most evenings and we sigh with how relaxing it all is to get away in the winter.

01/02/2025

Wishing everyone the happiest of new years as we ring in 2025. We hope the memories you’ve created as you’ve enjoyed the cottage and the river, from the morning mist, starry nights, roaring fires, and making family dinners, to rocking quietly on the porch as dusk darkens the sky, bring you peace and a smile. We wish everyone a wonderful holiday season, the spirit of which we hope lasts well into the new year. We include our friends and loved ones throughout the Hayesville community and beyond. We hope to see you again in 2025. Our cottage family brings us so much joy and we hope we share a little in return.

📸: November 2023
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12/17/2024

12/11/2024

We are ringing in Christmas in style at the cottage with a full tree decorated with treasured ornaments that mark generations of love and memories. There are also sweet little decorative snowmen, santas, elves, creatures, fir trees and more for our guests to enjoy while settling in next to a crackling fire throughout the holiday season. Come visit and enjoy!

12/11/2024

Skies alight with a rosy warm glow on a cold December evening as we drive into Hayesville on our way to soak in the magic of the cottage. There’s something special about wintertime by the river with the trees craggy outlines, frost on the grass, steam rising from the river, and as ever the sound of the river and wildlife creating a soothing soundtrack to our lives.

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12/11/2024

How wonderful. We wish everyone a fun and festive night 🎄🎁🦌

12/10/2024

Christmas parade!! Not to be missed 🎄✨

Only 1 week left until the big event! We have many float entries and always welcome more. Thank you to Hayesville Marching Band, we look forward to your appearance as always and thank you to the many participants already on board for this year's parade. Your hard work and dedication is appreciated.

12/09/2024

Holiday fun on the lake. Enjoy!

Starting TONIGHT and going through 12/15 (weather permitting)—this is a beautiful treat-don’t miss it!

12/09/2024

Christmas magic all throughout the land. Take a drive to see all the Christmas lights 🎄

If you love to drive around looking at Christmas lights, here is a helpful list of local attractions.

11/12/2024

Wishing a deep and heartfelt thank you to all of the veterans who have served and are serving to help protect this great country and its peoples in this Veterans Day. The service of our veterans is a gift and sacrifice like no other and we appreciate and salute all of you and the families who make those sacrifices with you.

11/10/2024

Our beautiful Hayesville wearing its glorious fall colors.

10/24/2024

Look out for this on Saturday!

10/23/2024

Getting most all the areas open again for travel, business and pleasure. Great progress!

DRIVENC.GOV removed the red! Please use drivenc.gov to stay informed about road closures. And come VISIT !

10/22/2024

Hard to limit it to 10. And clearly the author hasn’t come to stay in our 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath riverfront cottage, but please check out the link!

An in-depth guide to the 10 Best Things to Do in Hayesville NC, including the best restaurants, breweries, museums, trails, & more!

10/22/2024

Sharing to raise awareness of all the areas open for business throughout the Smoky Mountains. Definitely our cozy cottage, Hayesville and Clay County. Come and spend some time in the mountains!

Attention businesses located in Macon, Clay, Swain, Haywood, Jackson, Cherokee, Graham County, or the Qualla Boundary: We are hosting a "Post-Helene Tourism Crisis Workshop" and would like to extend an invitation to you. Please message us to receive the invitation link. If you are not a business but would like to support our businesses please interact with this post so we can raise awareness! YOU ROCK! 🥰