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Charming Carolina Cottage Nestled in Blue Ridge Mtns Sapphire, Toxaway, Cashiers

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Living Room
Bay Window with View of Front Yard
The Cottage
House after Hurricane
Front Yard After Hurricane

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Sapphire, NC
  • Gorges State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Whisper Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Lake Toxaway
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Pickens, SC (LQK-Pickens County)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Charming Carolina Cottage Nestled in Blue Ridge Mtns Sapphire, Toxaway, Cashiers

Wonderful 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Cottage retreat in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina about an hour and change from the Clemson area of South Carolina close to Sapphire Valley, Lake Toxaway, and Cashiers. Place is wonderfully furnished with tree views throughout, including at the Bay Window, personally my favorite spot in the cottage. Close to hiking, winter skiing/summer tiptoes, golfing, and hunting, and nice restaurants and in Sapphire, Lake Toxaway, and Cashiers, where you can also enjoy wonderful shopping.

We are fortunate the the cottage survived the hurricane without damage. The roads are open, and power has been restored. See photos #4 and #5 of house and yard, taken after the hurricane...they look good as ever!

Please know that I am not one to nickel and dime guests with unexpected extra fees. The only added charges are the unavoidable taxes and VRBO charges. Cleaning is included in your stay. There are no extra charges for cleaning, pets, processing, or anything else.

Property manager

Ross Smith
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If you bring kids, please be sure that they are mindful of the decor, which adds to the charm of the place, and to keep their hands off of them.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Sapphire

Sapphire is home to this cottage. Lake Jocassee and Nantahala National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cashiers Farmers Market and Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute.
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Sapphire, NC

What's nearby

  • Gorges State Park - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Whisper Lake - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Lake Toxaway - 9 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Sapphire National Golf Club - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Lake Jocassee - 42 min drive - 13.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Mica's Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Osteria Del Monte - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪SlopeSide Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Villa Amato - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Library Kitchen & Bar - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Carolina Cottage Nestled in Blue Ridge Mtns Sapphire, Toxaway, Cashiers pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Charming Carolina Cottage Nestled in Blue Ridge Mtns Sapphire, Toxaway, Cashiers?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Carolina Cottage Nestled in Blue Ridge Mtns Sapphire, Toxaway, Cashiers?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Carolina Cottage Nestled in Blue Ridge Mtns Sapphire, Toxaway, Cashiers located?

Situated in Sapphire, this cottage is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Gorges State Park and Lake Toxaway. Whisper Lake is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jim/Brenda P.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

No heat and minus a bed

Less than 24 hours before we were to check in, the host informed us there was no heat in the bedrooms so he had supplied space heaters for the three rooms. With two children and a dog, unsatisfactory solution. Upon arrival, one bed short, place only slept 5, advertised to sleep 6. Unacceptable. Host also failed to mention the extensive construction at the rear of the house and the view into mounds of dirt. Front yard was useable after you went around the dirt in the yard. The missing bed was the final straw and I cancelled the stay immediately for the rest of the week. We are being refunded some money.This will be a very nice house if and when the construction is completed, heat is restored and the proper beds are supplied. One bright thing, a new refrigerator/freezer in the updated kitchen. But we really didn’t need a refrigerator as the house was cold enough, even with the heat source in the living room turned up the 80!,
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sherri H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice home!

This home was a comfy little home in a nice neighborhood. We were close enough to stores and restaurants without feeling over crowded.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect cozy cabin for our holiday

House was perfect for our stay over Christmas! The house was clean and had everything we needed for a 3 night stay. Communicating with the host was very easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cabin

Nice cabin with room to spread out. We enjoyed our stay here and the sights of the surrounding area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylynn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the cottage! Ross was an excellent host and communicated very well. We loved the fire pit! The road that leads to the cottage is a one lane gravel road but the location was very peaceful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ross's place

The propert was great for our ladies weekend. It was nice just to kick back and fellowship
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cabin

The cabin was nice and clean. Close to many beautiful waterfalls in the area. The only thing of note is that the "bunk" in the kids room is just an overhead area with a sleeping bag to sleep in. No mattress and not big enough for an adult.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great base camp for supporting a Foothills Trail Hiker

Very comfortable setting. Nicely appointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
An old house located in a remote wooded area. There is a spacious yard to sit, relax and soak in the sounds and smells of the forest. Its isolated and you will need to drive somewhere else for hiking or stores or resturants. There was a open bag of trash in the dining room floor when we arrived. It was smelly and we had to air it out on the first day by opening windows that dont have screens. Kitchen and bathroom are newly renovated and very nice. The rest is old. Linens were old and uncomfortable. If we werent so remote, we would have purcashed some new sheets ourselves.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacalyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace in the woods

Freshly renovated cabin with a beautiful private yard.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic getaway in the NC mountains

We had an extended stay to get away from the FL summer heat. This house was perfect. It is clean, well-appointed, an comfortable. The yard out front is beautiful with trees, an open space for walking dogs, and a fire pit (didn't use the fire pit, but I suspect it is great in the cooler months). We saw a deer in the front yard and a fox in the back. The place is recently remodeled and the kitchen is especially nice. The host/owner is very responsive to every question. We would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Cottage

We enjoyed our stay at this cottage in Sapphire. It was nestled in a quiet location, just off the main highway, providing easy access to all activities in the Sapphire/Cashiers area. Property was clean, pet friendly, offered basic necessities, and has a great outdoor space with privacy and fire pit. Would recommend upgrading some of the bedding and adding an outdoor grill. But,not a deal breaker for this well priced property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway!!!

We had a great stay. The house was very nice and updated like new. All new furniture and appliances. In a secluded area but not far from local businesses, restaurants,etc. Ross was a great host and easy to get up with if need be. Anyone should be very satisfied with this property!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Traci J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We had a great stay and really loved the central location to Nantahala NF and DuPont SF. Tons of hiking trails and fantastic restaurants nearby. The cabin is in a quiet area and we enjoyed seeing the wildlife on the property every day. Ross is a great host and always ready to help if you need anything.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Kitchen needs attention

Our overall experience was pleasant. However the kitchen needed some attention. The faucet was missing the head so if not careful turning on you could easily get water everywhere. Even though the refrigerator visually looked clean it reeked of fish. Lastly a butcher's block with additional cutting knifes could be useful other than just one that was provided.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

The place was beautiful and private at the end of a road. It felt like home and I would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rest and Relaxation

Was a beautiful property, quiet and enjoyable. I give it a 9/10. I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

Love it here
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darian U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring break trip

The cabin was great. Very spacious with all new appliances and furniture. Enjoyed being so close to many hiking trails.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Ross is great for being so welcoming! We got in late, my family really enjoyed staying there, and we’d book again. Super close to Sapphire skiing which is the main reason for our visit. There’s a lot to do within ten minutes of the lodge. Just some minor cleaning issues, but nothing major. Thankful for not having to pay those crazy cleaning fees. Thank you Ross!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hiking and Relaxing

We had a great time and enjoyed Ross's home very much. Centrally located to hiking and waterfalls. Great communication and very clean. Thanks again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love this place

Enjoyed staying here the past three weeks. I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

Thoroughly enjoyed this nice home
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family winter vacation

We stayed with 2 kids and really enjoyed our stay! The house is spacious and everything is new. We went tubing, to the waterfalls and on hikes. The host, Ross was very attentive and helpful. Easy check in too!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ross Smith

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While this is a new vacation rental, I had a five star lakefront vacation lakefront condo in northern Idaho before moving to the Carolinas. I received high marks for the location, furnishings, and communication.

Why they chose this property

I just love it here! It is secluded in the forest but so much nearby to enjoy, and the neighbors are terrific.

What makes this property unique

It's simple yet charming and less expensive than most...and I do not charge an extra cleaning fee.

Languages:

English

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