Pilot Cove

Hotels
9.5 (100 reviews)
319 Gateway Junction Drive , Pisgah Forest , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Privacy
Easy access / convenient location
Cleanliness
Excellent facilities
Beautiful, well-appointed space
Pet friendly
Great deck
Cons:
Loose toilet seat
Shower head issues
Sleeper sofa uncomfortable and lacked proper bedding
Kitchen faucet coming off / difficult to use
All hand soap watered down
Perceived poor value for price

Categories

Cleanliness
9.8
Generally praised for cleanliness and well-appointed space; minor note about watered-down hand soap.
Service
9.5
Standard quality for this hotel tier (service not specifically mentioned in reviews).
Location
10
Loved the location—easy access and convenient for attending local events.
Room Quality
9.4
Rooms described as beautiful and well-appointed but had specific issues: loose toilet seat, shower head concerns, kitchen faucet coming off, and an uncomfortable sleeper sofa with insufficient bedding.
Amenities
9.8
Facilities and deck were described as excellent/awesome; pet-friendly and private setting noted positively, though sleeper sofa/bedding was a drawback.
Value for Money
8
Reviewed as overpriced for the experience (guest explicitly noted cost did not reflect quality and compared to other options).
Food and Beverage
9.5
Standard quality for this hotel tier (food and beverage not mentioned in reviews).
Overall Experience
10
Overall positive stay with recommendations and praise for privacy, cleanliness, and amenities, tempered by value and a few room issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-09-02 19:57

Property Description

Mountain View Balconies
Enjoy breathtaking mountain views from the comfort of your own private balcony in every room at Pilot Cove.

Free WiFi and Parking
Stay connected with our complimentary high-speed WiFi and rest easy knowing your vehicle is parked for free during your stay.

Convenient Location
Within close proximity to popular attractions like Biltmore Estate and North Carolina Arboretum, Pilot Cove offers easy access to all Pisgah Forest has to offer.

Experience the beauty of Pisgah Forest at Pilot Cove - book your stay now for a memorable mountain retreat!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.5
Based on 100 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.8
Service: 9.5
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.4
Amenities: 9.8
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 9.5
Overall Experience: 10
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James family_with_children us
10
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Michael couple us
9
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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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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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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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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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