Enjoy a romantic retreat at this charming vacation rental in the heart of Little Switzerland! Rightfully titled 'La Petite Chalet', this sweet property is filled with thoughtful touches and Parisian decor to provide the perfect relaxing atmosphere. Take in the stunning views of the Catawba Valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains from the private tree house as you fall in love with this special property.
-- THE PROPERTY --
OUTDOOR LIVING - Treehouse gazebo, mountain views - Outdoor dining & seating areas - Covered front porch - Deck, garden - Wood-burning fire pit w/ seating
COTTAGE FEATURES - Flatscreen TV - Dining table - Colorful, vintage decor - Central heating & A/C - Towels, linens
ACCESSIBILITY - 3 steps to access, single-story home - Stairs required to reach treehouse
FAQ - No WiFi
PARKING - Designated spot (1 vehicle)
-- THE LOCATION --
- Located in the heart of Little Switzerland, walking distance to Switzerland Cafe & General Store, Little Switzerland Tunnel, Chalet Restaurant, Books and Beans, Grassy Creek Falls - Nestled right off the Blue Ridge Parkway for scenic drives - 3 miles to The Emerald Mine & Museum of North Carolina Minerals - 4 miles to Crabtree Falls - 17-19 miles to Linville Falls & Linville Caverns - 33 miles to Sugar Mountain Resort & 42 miles to Beech Mountain Ski Resort
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - Access to the home requires 3 steps, and access to the treehouse requires a set of outdoor stairs - This property serves as a remote escape; therefore, it does not include WiFi access. Please use your own personal cell data and hotspot
Property amenities
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Firepit
Patio
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
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)
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Little Switzerland is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pisgah National Forest and Tom's Creek Falls, while Museum of North Carolina Minerals and Young's Mountain Music are cultural highlights. Emerald Village and Woodys Chair Shop are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails and hunting. Visit our Little Switzerland travel guide
Is 'La Petite Chalet' w/ Blue Ridge Mountain Views! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at 'La Petite Chalet' w/ Blue Ridge Mountain Views!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 'La Petite Chalet' w/ Blue Ridge Mountain Views!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 'La Petite Chalet' w/ Blue Ridge Mountain Views!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is 'La Petite Chalet' w/ Blue Ridge Mountain Views! located?
Situated in Little Switzerland, this cottage is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Pisgah National Forest and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Emerald Village. Museum of North Carolina Minerals and Parkway Flea & Farmers Market are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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'La Petite Chalet' w/ Blue Ridge Mountain Views! Reviews
Reviews
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This vintage chalet is full of original charm, and updated with high end details for a very comfortable stay. The location, while right across the street from the Little Switzerland shops, still feels very private with the wooded and natural landscaped setting. Loved our stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Rene
21 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at La Petite Chalet. Beautifully decorated, clean, quiet and peaceful, walking distance to shopping and restaurants. We will return. Loved it!
Great house with nice outdoor areas although you have to climb the hill for a view. Very clean and tasteful. Wifi for our phones was very challenging although it worked well on my laptop. Nice to have restaurant and coffee shop right across the street although they have limited opening hours. This town is also a magnet, apparently, for motorcycles so it gets pretty loud during the day with Harleys blasting away. Quiet in morning and at night so if you're out during middle of the day, no problem. Nice hikes and the Parkway are very close.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Archival
8/10 Good
Gwen B.
13 Dec 2017
Not quite what I expected
The cottage was beautiful but is right on the road with businesses directly across the street and next door to the post office with a light shining in the side windows through the night. The water wheel is a cute fixture but has an awful squeak that made me not want to stay in the cottage. To get to the glass house, you have to go onto the owners front deck. Luckily they weren't home and the tree house that is in the pictures does not have an easily accessible path. The place was lovely but not what I expected from the pictures. Fix the squeak!!
Thank you for our stay. We truly enjoyed your place. Location was great and convenient. Very quaint and welcoming place. Loved the firepit and treehouse with that beautiful and breathtaking view. Thank you again for the pleasure of staying here!
Alice, Dave, Kevin and Scott
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sue
28 Oct 2021
So Sweet!
Thank you for the stay in this lovely little house. We loved it and will be back!
Steve and Sue, Virginia
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
SUSAN
18 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
the location was secluded and the decor and property itself was gorgeous. The only thing I didnt like was landscapers outside making noise at 8:30 am on Saturday. But other than that, I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Heather
6 Oct 2021
A lovely retreat
Thank you Jack for a lovely retreat in the mountains! We absolutely loved the property, especially the tree house! We will definitely be back next year.
Thanks again, Heather, Tim and Emma. Charlotte NC
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sophie
25 Aug 2021
Merci bo que!
Thank you so much for the delightful stay! We loved the decor and everything about the house. We spent nights by the firepit, telling spooky stories, listening to mountain sounds and roasting hot dogs. We recommend the coffee/bookshop across the street. And we had a fun time at Linville Falls, hiking Carvers Gap and visiting Linville Winery. Thanks for your fantastic recommendations and a great stay!
Merci,,,, Sophie, David, Katie, and Dan.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nicholas
20 Aug 2021
Rainy day hideaway
Delightful place to stay. Love the interior design. Comfortable seating and comfortable bed. We finally got to the treehouse and got a view for awhile in between rain showers.
Thanks again, Carol and Howard, S.C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sandra
11 Aug 2021
Wonderful
Beautiful cottage and setting. We had a wonderful stay. I really appreciated the attention to detail in the decorating. Thanks for having us! Howard & Sandy, Dayton Ohio
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Brandie
11 Aug 2021
A real gem
Lovely cottage! We had the best time and it was such a nice relaxing week. Thank you for the hospitality - you have a real gem here and we are so glad we found it!
Brandie & David
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Larry
16 Jul 2021
Better than advertised
Good location. Very well designed landscape. Great stay
Wonderful experience. House was very cozy, clean & exceeded my expectations. Well definitely stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kim
1 Jul 2021
Amazing!
What a lovely chalet! Very comfortable and we LOVE the treehouse. Fabulously decorated inside and out. We even had some passerby compliment the landscaping. Took a short trip into Spruce Pine and ate at the Tropical Grill - highly recommended - food was amazing! Thank you for sharing such an amazing place!
Rob&Kim, Lafayette Indiana
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kristi
30 Jun 2021
Retreat for a week
We enjoyed our stay here in the cottage. It was centrally located to a lot of hikes and exploring the area. We also met some very interesting local people. Thank you for providing a lovely place to “get away from it all” for our week’s stay.
Kristi and Jed, Virginia
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
David
21 Jun 2021
Beautiful Cottage
We had a wonderful anniversary stay at the beautiful La Petit Chalet. My decorator wife was smitten with the French inspired design of the interior. I was smitten with the exterior landscaping. Although the landscaping is only 10 years old, it looks like it has been there forever. I cannot imagine the amount of work it took to create the magical setting that exists today. The location is directly across 226A from the Little Switzerland Cafe and the bookstore, and while only a one minute walk away, they cannot be seen from the Chalet thanks to the gorgeous and dense landscaping. The cafe serves only lunch between the hours of 11 and 4, but you can order any of their delicious food to go and enjoy it later at a picnic on the Parkway or for dinner in the Chalet or the Treehouse. Their pulled pork BBQ was some of the best we have tasted and their whole smoked trout was delicious. The bookstore is also a coffee shop, and sells scrumptious pastries from 9 to 5 as well as providing free wifi. Cell service was pretty sketchy in this location for my T-Mobile SIM card, but a good signal was available up the hill in the tree house. The photos on the website are a very accurate representation of the property. You will not be dissapointed.
David and Penny
Lake Lure, NC
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Emily Johnson
14 Jun 2021
Perfect Cottage
It was a wonderful weekend, loved the house! The only complaint I have is the address takes you 1.5 hours away you MUST put in La Petite Chalet, Little Switzerland, NC. If you put in the address of the property you will be driving EXTRA. I met my sister there and we drove from two different starting points and both ended up at the wrong location.
The rest of the house was WONDERFUL!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sarah
7 Jun 2021
Perfect!
Sitting on the front porch enjoying the early morning mountain mist, sipping hot coffee as a yellow swallowtail floats by.....All is well in the world!
This is not the first time we’ve been to Little Switzerland but it’s the first time we’ve stayed in the quaint and charming La Petite Chalet! We found some “treasures” at the local gem mine and walked on the georgous flowering bridge by Lake Lure.
Today we are going to see the waterfalls, take a ride up to Roan Mountain to see the Rhododendrons, then off to the Biltmore.
Our stay here was perfect! Thank you!
Sarah D
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Becky
1 Jun 2021
A Happy Place
We thank you Jack for all of the color and whimsical touches that attracted me to your Swiss Chalet years ago... I’ve had my eye on this place for sometime now... and I finally found the perfect time to be here. My first trip since the Pandemic. So sweet is this place. My sister Cynthia’s 63rd birthday and also a special reunion with her college roommate Judy when they were in nursing school 42 years ago!! And last but not least, It was my pleasure to experience this magical Chalet nestled in wonderment of this storybook setting...where we all were happy to be together here at LaPetiteChalet.
Becky, Gatlinburg TN
Cynthia, Maryville, TN
Judy, Dallas, TX
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Beth
25 Dec 2020
Average
Enjoyed our Christmas get-a-way, loved the decor, however was not prepared for the high windows, no view of anything. The house was really cute, but was dusty, even tho it was comfortable, and the beds were great! If you are looking for total seclusion and no view of outside, this is for you, I'm sure hikers/kayakers would enjoy their stay here as they would be gone all day!