Pilot Cove Forest Lodging

Hotels
Independent
9.8 (56 reviews)
319 Gateway Junction Dr, Pisgah Forest, North Carolina, 28768 , Pisgah Forest , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Nature reserve
Firepit
Free WiFi
Wheelchair accessible
Picnic area
Smoke-free property
Mountain biking on site
Free self parking
Firepit
Nature reserve
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable cabins
Great location near attractions
Cons:
Housekeeping issues with dishes

Categories

Cleanliness
8.98
While generally clean, there were mentions of dirty dishes in the dishwasher.
Service
10
The on-site manager, Syl, was praised for addressing all needs promptly.
Location
9.98
The location is close to attractions but provides a private and quiet atmosphere.
Room Quality
10
The cabins are described as new, modern, and very comfortable.
Amenities
9.98
Amenities included a full kitchen, washer and dryer, and excellent appliances.
Value for Money
9.98
Guests felt the stay was worth the price, especially considering the privacy and amenities.
Food and Beverage
9.48
No explicit feedback, but kitchen amenities allow for cooking.
Overall Experience
10
Guests overwhelmingly enjoyed their stay and expressed a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 22:22

Property Description

Escape to Pilot Cove Forest Lodging, where nature meets comfort in the heart of the Pisgah Forest.

Culinary Convenience
Enjoy the freedom of preparing meals in your very own kitchen, complete with a refrigerator and oven, allowing you to savor home-cooked dinners on your private balcony.

Endless Entertainment
Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet and unwind with your favorite shows on a 48-inch Smart TV equipped with digital programming.

Outdoor Leisure
Unplug and relax with our charming picnic area and charcoal grills, perfect for an al fresco dining experience surrounded by the serene beauty of the hills.

Don't miss your chance to experience this mountain getaway; book your stay today!

Important information:

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and charcoal grills.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Pets

    Only dogs are allowed

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.8
Based on 56 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.98
Service: 10
Location: 9.98
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 9.98
Value for Money: 9.98
Food and Beverage: 9.48
Overall Experience: 10
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Michelle solo_traveller za
9
Fabulous. Highly recommended
Pros:

Couldn’t see neighbors
Really highly functional
Easy access
Cleanliness
Facilities excellent
Privacy
Beautiful
Well appointed

Cons:

Toilet seat loose
Shower head

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Monica family_with_children us
6
A cute little place but definitely do not count on being able to use the sleeper sofa...
Pros:

I absolutely loved the location and the place itself was adorable! I appreciated that it was pet friendly and came with privacy. The deck was AWESOME! We only stayed one night to attend Brevard College baseball games, but it was a convenient location for sure.

Cons:

The price did not reflect the quality of the stay. With the dogs, the one bedroom with sleeper was over $500. The kitchen faucet was coming off and difficult to use. All hand soap was watered down. The sleeper sofa was impossible to sleep on due to discomfort and the only bedding was one flat sheet and lightweight throw blankets. It was an adorable place but if you are going to advertise it has a sleeper sofa, you really need to supply bedding and something you can actually sleep on. I had to sleep sitting up on the chaise section so my mom would be able to have the bed and the bedding to stay warm. For the cost you can stay somewhere with more amenities.

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Robert couple us
10
Delightful and comfy modern cabins
Pros:

We booked Pilot Cove as a last-minute, emergency place to stay after spending the previous night at a VRBO rental that didn’t work out. Our bar was low, but Pilot Cove would have cleared any bar. The cabin was perfect, clean and comfortable and perfectly located adjacent to Pisgah National Forest. We enjoyed it so much we started wondering what it would take to build an identical unit on our land in upstate New York.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Amber solo_traveller us
10
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Charlie couple us
8
Great place to stay if you don't want to camp in Pisgah. Very romantic.
Pros:

The location was great, right at Pisgah's gate. 10 minutes to 2 or 3 breweries. Beautiful cabin with great views. Very comfy bed. Great bathroom.

Cons:

Could not quite get the ac/heat unit working to warm up the unit. I was ok, just snuggled more. The flood was a little sandy feeling.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Wilson family_with_children us
10
2025-12-06 via Nuitee
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robert-not-home Solo travel us
10
Comfortable, spacious, accommodations in relaxing setting
Pros:

Private stand alone accommodations nestled in the woods that are truly excellent. Nice decor, great amenities with Washer and Dryer, full kitchen. spacious outdoor porch. Relaxing comfortable setting. Great place to come and unwind. Very clean, comfortable bed, AC worked great. Couldn't have asked for more.

2025-10-26 via Tripadvisor
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L6368KPjohannas Family
10
Overall AMAZING Stay
Pros:

Absolutely a great place to host my wedding reception and family. We hosted extended family in the cabins and loved that it gave privacy yet community when wanted. Syl was on sight and amazing at addressing any needs of our group! The amphitheater was beautiful come nightfall for the reception and the forest was a perfect place to call home for about a week! Everyone only said good things in our party about this venue/stay! Will be coming back!

2025-10-18 via Tripadvisor
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Cheryl
10
Pros:

Everything you need in the 1 bedroom including kitchen ware, washer/dryer, bike cleaning station, shower amenities. It had a great deck w/ chairs & hammock that looks into woods, not much view. There is no staff, it’s self check in w/ coded door lock timed making it very easy. My only complaint were the pillows, pretty poor.

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
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SusanTravells Couples us
10
Everything we wanted for a quick mountain/forest/nature getaway
Pros:

What a fantastic place! The cabins are on a hill, right around the corner from “civilization” but it feels so quiet and secluded. The cabins are new, modern, clean, private, quiet, beautiful and so comfortable. Huge balcony overlooking the hills and the forest. Super comfortable bed, great water pressure, a full kitchen, and a washer and dryer. There are other cabins but they are situated so you never see or hear anyone else. Pilot Cove has some walking trails, plus it’s right next to Pisgah National Forest with more waterfalls than you could count. Brevard is a nice small town with shops, restaurants, craft beer, groceries etc. We loved it and will for sure be back!

2025-10-03 via Tripadvisor
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N6536UXpaulf Couples
10
Perfect getaway.
Pros:

We had a studio cabin and it was just the right size for the two of us. The amenities were great. It was very convenient to Brevard and surrounding parks and forests. We will definitely stay there again.

2025-09-25 via Tripadvisor
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Kendra family
10
Pros:

Lovely cabin in the trees with relaxing balcony patio. Convenient to Brevard and Mountain Song festival. I’d give 5 stars but there were a couple of housekeeping issues… some dirty dishes in dishwasher, hand soap in bathroom watered down or stretched with cheap soap. Even so… I’d totally recommend this Pilot Cove.

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
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amorgan58 Couples us
10
Great getaway
Pros:

Great location, cabin was top notch and very comfortable. Highly recommended for a couple getaway. Nice proximity to DuPont state park and Pisgah national forest. Added benefit to be close to shopping and 3 miles from downtown Brevard

2025-09-06 via Tripadvisor
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LIsa
10
Great stay
Pros:

My husband and i stayed a couple of days while visiting the national parks. It was quiet, clean and comfortable. Very close to parks and a few restaurants. I would definitely stay here again.

2025-09-03 via Nuitee
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John couple us
9
2025-08-26 via Nuitee
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Renee family
10
Pros:

We had such a quiet, restful time. Lots of rain did not keep us from walking through quaint shops and eating well in nearby Brevard. Our unit had a kitchen with excellent appliances and clean, new pots and pans too.

Bed was comfortable and bathroom perfect!

2025-08-20 via Nuitee
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Z4218FVjoannep NONE
10
Quiet Getaway
Pros:

Well thought out and equipped! As mountain bikers we loved the use of biking parts in the decor! Had everything we needed although the driveway where we were supposed to park our car was tiny (we were in a full sized SUV w a two bike rack off the back) We were able to park next door as that unit was vacant and had appropriate parking for our large vehicle.

2025-08-17 via Tripadvisor
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Brant couple us
10
2025-08-17 via Nuitee
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kaze2tt Solo travel us
10
Pilot Cove is a great play to stay!
Pros:

Another great experience at Pilot Cove! This is my go to place to stay when I'm visiting the Brevard, NC area. The cabins are wonderful, and each one has a porch, perfect for coffee in the morning and beverage of choice in the evenings. Great location and the cabins have everything you need for a great stay!

2025-08-04 via Tripadvisor
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Moniz couple us
10
Pros:

Charming felt like a tree house

2025-07-30 via Nuitee