Creekside Gap
Everything you need to know!
HOW DO I ENTER THE HOUSE?
There is an electronic lock on the front door. Use the code that was provided to you.
WHO MIGHT I SEE ON THIS PROPERTY DURING MY STAY?
The property managers may come by if there is an issue. The groundskeeper may show up as well to work on landscaping.
Western North Carolina is home to black bears. They are beautiful to watch, but should never be intentionally fed, and trash should always be secured during your stay.
WHAT DO I DO WITH THE TRASH?
Please place ONLY bagged trash in the Trash Cans in the garage. Your Trash Day is on Tuesday, please bring the cans out to the road before 7AM.
CAN WE DRINK THE WATER?
Absolutely. The water is safe to drink!
WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE HOUSE?
Amenities:
There is a fire pit in the backyard, we do not provide firewood, your local convenience store will have supplies.
There is a charcoal grill on the deck.
The property line is the fence, the creek belongs to the neighbors. We advise that you do not play in the creek.
IS THERE WIFI?
Yes! The router is located under the t.v. in the living room.
Network name: SpectrumSetup-C9
Password: vastfish014
HOW DO I WORK THE T.V.?
The television in the living room has Spectrum Service and Roku TV for streaming services.
HEAT AND A/C
Feel free to control the thermostats to your liking. Please set it back to 70 degrees on your departure.
FIREPLACE
To Be Updated when Fireplace is operational. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
WHAT TO DO IN A POWER OUTAGE
Don’t panic! Duke Progress will get the power back on as soon as they can. There is a flashlight and extra batteries located in the upper cabinet to the right of the sink.
The house uses a well to provide water, which requires electricity for the pump to function. In the event of a power outage, there is water provided in the pantry.
WASHER/DRYER
The laundry room leading to the garage. We’ve left a few laundry pods above the washer in case you would like to wash a load while you are here.
WINTER WEATHER
During Icy or Snowy conditions the driveway might ice over and could become impassable. For your safety, you might consider parking on Greenbriar Rd to be able to walk up. It is also a good idea to stock up on food and supplies in case you get snowed in.
WHAT IS AROUND THE HOUSE?
The House is located just minutes from Black Mountain, Montreat, and Asheville. It’s the perfect home base to explore all that Western North Carolina has to offer, while still private enough to enjoy some peace and quiet.
Downtown Black Mountain is nothing short of charming! It is home to many locally owned shops and restaurants, all with incredible mountain views. Lake Tomahawk has a .55 mile walking trail with a clear view to the Seven Sisters Mountain Range. There is also a golf course near the lake. Black Mountain and Montreat, with quick access to I-40 West if you would like to visit Asheville.
HIKING
For a nearby hike, head into the Montreat Wilderness to enjoy one of many different trails, see map included in this Binder.
You might also enjoy the river trail loop by Veteran Park.
Check out the website or App “AllTrails” (full link below) to see other hiking options in our area. This site allows you to see the length of trails, relative difficulty, estimated time, and feedback from other hikers.
OTHER HELPFUL WEBSITES
www.cottonwoodpropertiesnc.com
Please be respectful of our 10:00 a.m. check-out time.
- Remove all used sheets and leave in a pile on each bed.
- Place all used towels in the laundry room and start one load in the washing machine.
- Load any dirty dishes and start the dishwasher.
- Make sure all trash is bagged and placed in the large trash can.
- Lock all doors and windows
- Turn off all lights.
- Remember to leave a 5-Star review on your preferred booking site!
CONTACTS DURING YOUR STAY
If there is an after-hours emergency,
you can reach us at (828) 774-6285
During our office hours (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
You can call one of our property managers.
Eddie Colley (828)776-3834
Jessica Colley (352)598-7879
Office Number (828) 419-9128
Black Mountain Restaurant Options
Veranda - cute lunch place on Cherry Street in downtown that is open for lunch seven days a week. Good sandwiches, salads and soups that are always homemade. Nothing out of a can here. You will also be tempted by their homemade cakes.
Black Mountain Bistro - probably the nicest outdoor dining patio in town. Huge variety on their menu for lunch or dinner that is guaranteed to satisfy everybody in your crowd. Everything from sandwiches and salads to pasta and steak.
Ole’s Guacamole - Also in the running for best outdoor dining as it is situated along a beautiful creek. All of your favorites done really well. Fun place with friendly staff. Authentic.
Goldfinch - A newcomer in town on Cherry Street that also has a great patio for people watching downtown. Right now they are only open Thursday through Sunday for dinner and Sunday lunch. Very creative and lots of relatively healthy and vegetarian offerings, but as meat eaters we love their pork shoulder on anything! Very eclectic menu. Also, creative cocktails.
Trailhead - cool bar and restaurant with an open and airy industrial feel. Big local draft beer selection. Surprisingly good bar food including burgers, salads and daily specials. Always busy, it might take a little while to get seated but it’s worth the wait for the fries and onion rings alone!
Mac’s Burgers - Mac’s specializes in huge, always fresh, hand pattied, smash griddle burgers. Located in an old trailer behind the police station it’s all about great burgers and fries, not atmosphere. They do have a nice outdoor deck where you can chow down. Perfect for the whole family. Doesn’t matter at all if you are sweaty after a long hike in Montreat. They also have a permanent food truck at Lookout Brewing in town.
Bush Farmhouse - another newcomer that makes the best of their indoor /outdoor setting that used to be a natural food market in an old home. They have kept the outdoor menagerie at the back of the property that includes fancy chickens and a couple of miniature donkeys. The South African owner was a famous chef in New York City who was ready to get out of the rat race. Excellent and eclectic menu that celebrates his South African roots. Hard to explain but we recommend you experience the Bush Farmhouse. Open most days for lunch and dinner.
Que Sera and Tayloe’s Oyster Bar - One of the oldest restaurants in town (although they moved to a beautifully renovated old building on the railroad tracks a few years ago) the former 60’s Alabama football star and his wife serve up fine dining on one side of the building with a casual oyster bar on the other. All the dishes are available on either side. The Louisiana inspired dishes feature excellent seafood and beef preparations. One of the few authentic oyster bars in the area. Everything is shipped fresh and prepared to your liking. I’ve never been that impressed with their beer selection but my wine loving friends think they do a great job. Full cocktail bar. Open for dinner and Sunday brunch. Reservations recommended.
La Guinguette - Their name may be hard to pronounce but their buckwheat crêpes, empanadas and tamales will have you coming back for more. And they also have nice outdoor spaces.
We also recommend Louise’s, Berlinder Kindl, Thai Basil and Blue Ridge Biscuit Co.
Breweries
OLD FORT BREWERIES
Hillman Beer - Nestled against the beautiful fresh water of Mill Creek, the brewery boasts 10,000+ square feet of indoor/outdoor seating with over 32 taps. Enjoy the numerous community-style tables or grab a private two-top on the deck by the creek.
Whaley Farm Brewery - Whaley Farm Brewery has set out to specialize in Appalachian farm beers, English pub ales, and continental lager styles. Brewed with Whaley-grown and locally sourced herbs, flowers, spices, and fruits, you will find beers familiar and truly unique in each pint.
BLACK MOUNTAIN BREWERIES
Lookout Brewing - Lookout’s owner started with a tiny brewing system about seven years ago and has grown into a really nice taproom with local restaurant and bar distribution. We think they do a nice job with IPAs and pale ales and they are a great choice to get a local feel. Very chill place for an afternoon beer with friends.
Black Mountain Brewing - located right downtown these guys opened just before the pandemic and have soldiered through. Another small brewing operation but they have a nice little taproom with good views from their outdoor stacked double decks. I don’t love everything here but they usually have several beers that hit the spot. They also have a permanent food truck called Smokehouse that is good.
Pisgah Brewing - these guys are the OG of the Black Mountain brewing scene. They have a pretty significant canning operation that distributes throughout Western North Carolina. They haven’t re-opened their funky taproom since the pandemic but they have started serving again in their outdoor concert park. Their beers aren’t among my favorites but they are very popular so I suggest you decide for yourself.
ASHEVILLE BREWERIES
There are too many breweries in Asheville to give you any kind of definitive list, but here are a few crowd favorites.
Burial Beer - I think these guys brew, hands down, the best, most creative beers almost anywhere. A huge selection of IPAs are always available. They have two locations in Asheville but I think their South Slope taproom is a must visit.
Dsslvr - Founded by former brewers at Burial, these guys are, not surprisingly, also excellent at IPAs. They have an extremely funky taproom in downtown Asheville that is also a must visit.
Wicked Weed - The downtown location also has a full restaurant although in my opinion that’s not the draw. Their south slope location focuses on sours if that is your thing. Lots of tourists but probably a place to check out. Right next to Wicked Weed is the Orange Peel, a super cool old entertainment venue that features great touring bands. They also have another venue downtown called Rabbit Rabbit that gets national acts for outdoor, festival, standing room only, type events.
Sierra Nevada Brewing - this national brewer’s East Coast brewery in Mills River is a bit of a drive but is well worth experiencing. When it was built six or seven years ago on 180 acres it was rumored they spent $200 million. It shows. If you are a skier you would recognize that this brewery is the Vail or Deer Valley of beer. The road coming in feels like you are on the Blue Ridge Parkway and then you pull up to this spectacular, massive brewery. If you are a beer nerd like me, it is too amazing for words. They offer tours that are hard to get into but anyone can take a self guided tour. The food there is great and they serve lots of beers that they never distribute. Highly recommended.
If you are a beer lover then please don’t limit yourself to these suggestions. Get out there and explore because everybody loves something different and Asheville is nothing if not different!
