120 Gage Branch Rd

About This Home

Furnished Creekside Cottage | 2BR + Office/Small 3rd | Fenced Yard | Dogs OK | 6-Month Lease + Furnished cottage in Bakersville available for a 6-month lease, with the option to continue month-to-month afterward. This is a comfortable, quiet home with a creek along the front of the property, a fenced yard, garden enclosure, mature berry patch, fire pit, and a platform for sitting by the creek or backyard tenting. The home has two bedrooms with large closets, plus a separate office that can function as a small third bedroom or nursery. The layout is open and comfortable, with the kitchen, dining, and living areas flowing together. Hardwood floors run through the main living spaces and primary bedroom, with carpet in the back bedrooms and tile in the kitchen and bathroom. The bathroom includes a cast iron clawfoot-style tub and rainfall shower head. The home also has in-unit laundry, a large mudroom with storage, built-ins throughout, a standing freezer, clothesline, and included yard maintenance tools. The neighborhood is extremely quiet, on a dead-end road with only about ten houses. The home has easy access to NC-80 and 226, making it practical for commuting while still feeling tucked away. The front porch overlooks the creek, with very little noise or light pollution. Heating and cooling are provided by two mini-split units, with a propane fireplace available as supplemental winter heat. The home also has a whole-house generator that can be switched on during power outages. Water is from a well with excellent pressure, and electricity/high-speed internet are through French Broad Electric. The rental is offered partially furnished and includes basic kitchen goods, dining table and chairs, couches, coffee table, end tables, office desk and chair, one bed and bed frame, one bureau, bookshelves, and pantry cabinets. Additional furnishings may be available if needed. Tenant has exclusive use of the house, driveway, front yard, backyard, clothesline area, and fenced/garden areas. Owner retains access to a separate portion of the property where nonprofit storage is located; any needed access would be arranged in writing ahead of time. Dogs considered with pet deposit and monthly pet rent. Up to two dogs permitted. No cats due to severe allergies. Absolutely no smoking. Rent: $1,900/month Pet rent: $100/month, if applicable Lease term: 6 months preferred Availability: June 1 Best fit for: travel professionals, contractors, temporary relocation, remote workers, or someone between homes who wants a furnished, quiet mountain rental with outdoor space.