Upscale Cottage with Ultra Privacy and Spectacular View

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The Screened Living Room/Porch Provides the Ultimate Mountain Experience.

This is the Place for Privacy and Rejuvenation of the Spirit.

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet friendly

Outdoor Space

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Sapphire, NC

Gorges State Park7 min drive
Sapphire National Golf Club9 min drive
Whisper Lake9 min drive
Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.)104 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Fifteen minutes east of Cashiers, and 55 minutes southeast of Asheville, N.C. is Mountain Laurel Cottage; a wonderful two bedroom, two bathroom home, that boasts a spectacular, long distance, southwest view of Chimney Top and Whiteside Mountains.

Designed by Al Platt (yes, the same one who designed the nationally recognized 2006 HGTV Dream Home), Mountain Laurel Cottage not only takes advantage of the impressive view from this five acre estate, but also offers a superb natural mountain experience. Enjoy a cool mountain breeze, or the warmth of a crackling fire, on the comfortably furnished, screened, living room/porch, which is the common family area of the home. Screened on three sides, it has a high vaulted ceiling, and lets you enjoy the acres of surrounding nature. Inside the home are the bedrooms, bathrooms, den/living area and the kitchen that opens onto that screened living room/porch area. Peace, quiet, and privacy are your neighbors. From the living room/porch step outside onto an uncovered deck where there is a large gas grill ready to cook your favorite meal. This is truly designer mountain living!

The Mountain Laurel Cottage estate is situated at an elevation of 3800 ft, on the 320 acre, gated, Preserve at Rock Creek. With 215 of the Preserve’s acres dedicated to conservation; pristine forests, plentiful waterfalls, and ancient rock formations are all a splendid hike away.

Fine dining, boutique/convenience shopping, additional golf / tennis facilities, more stream/lake fishing, renowned hiking, and a multitude of incredible waterfalls are all within fifteen minutes. There is even a post office, a gas station, and a convenience store five minutes of Mountain Laurel Cottage, on the main east-west artery, State Road 64.

Keywords: Cottage, Home, Flat, Bungalow, House

Property manager

Jacques Carrere

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Sapphire

Located in Sapphire, this cottage is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pisgah National Forest and Lake Jocassee. Cashiers Farmers Market and Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledding.

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Sapphire, NC

What's nearby

Hogback Lake - 6 min drive
Gorges State Park - 7 min drive
Sapphire National Golf Club - 9 min drive
Whisper Lake - 9 min drive
Lake Toxaway - 13 min drive

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

Starbucks - 13 min drive
Orchard - 15 min drive
Mica's Restaurant - 10 min drive
Osteria Del Monte - 4 min drive
The Falls Cafe & Grill - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Upscale Cottage with Ultra Privacy and Spectacular View pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Upscale Cottage with Ultra Privacy and Spectacular View?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Upscale Cottage with Ultra Privacy and Spectacular View?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Upscale Cottage with Ultra Privacy and Spectacular View located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Nantahala National Forest and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Hogback Lake. Whisper Lake and Gorges State Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Michael S.

Apr 22, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Couples Spring getaway in Sapphire NC

Great location in private community a short distance to food, hiking, zip line, golf, spa, and upscale shopping in Cashiers/Highlands. Wonderful stay, easy relaxation on screen porch to grilling on the deck. Only item of note, the white kitchen cabinetry had fine coating of dust when I wiped the door/handles following dinner. Possibly caused by the some recent wood improvements that appeared new.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

Mar 24, 2024

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

Wonderful stay

Wonderfully cozy and smartly appointed cabin. Fireplace, movies, grill, screened porch all were excellent amenities. Hiking trails steps away. Prompt communication. Would love to go back.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Feb 15, 2024

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

Amazing Family NYE

We absolutely loved this place. Nothing was missing. spectacular views, outdoor fireplace was very cozy with the cold weather over new years. We felt at home and appreciated being disconnected from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Highly recommend this property and it's also inside of a gated preserve which was a piece of mind security.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Dec 28, 2023

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

Large screened porch with huge fireplace and mountain view.

This is the perfect house if you want a quiet family stay. It rained during our visit but we were able to enjoy the large screened porch with its huge stone fireplace and amazing view. There was plenty of cut wood and comfortable seating. The porch was also right outside the living room making communication easy between the two. Highly recommend this property!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana B., Wake Forest, NC

Dec 2, 2023

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

Fantastic Mountain Views

My husband and I stayed here for 5 nights in early October just as the leaves were starting to change. We came intending to hike to a lot of the area waterfalls. While we did do some hiking, we found it very difficult to leave this cabin. We very much enjoyed the outdoor room with the fireplace that overlooked the mountains. We only went out to eat one evening and canceled the reservations that we had made for the other nights, because we wanted to cook something there at the cabin and eat out on the porch. The kitchen and living room are quite small, so personally, I would not have been happy if it was more than 2 people there. The only dining area is out on the porch, though there are TV tables provided. I can’t say we really minded the windy mountain road to get to the cabin. It is paved and in good shape. This was five days of relaxation as we did not hear any dogs barking, leaf, blowers, or traffic noise the whole time we were there. We will return!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jacques Carrere

There is so much to enjoy on the Preserve’s 320 acres including walking the Rock Creek trail and climbing to the waterfalls, horseback riding in our meadow, trout fishing in our two ponds or simply exploring the 115 species of flora and 100 species of animals that live on the Preserve. There is all of the great outdoors to enjoy but sometimes its about sitting on the porch and enjoying the views. Also, near by is swimming, golf, tennis, fine dining and family activities.

Why they chose this property

National Parks & Recreation Areas:

Mt. Laurel Cottage located in The Preserve at Rock Creek is nestled within the Nantahala National Forest, the largest national forest in North Carolina and home to many of the area’s waterfalls. There are lots of activities to enjoy in the Nantahala.

Gorges State Park is filled with plunging waterfalls, rugged river gorges, sheer rock walls and one of the greatest concentrations of rare and unique plant species in the eastern United States.

Panthertown Valley boasts a density of biodiversity equal to that of a plateau high in the Himalayas, it is practically next door to the Preserve at Rock Creek.

The 469-mile Blue Ridge Parkway is accessible at many points in this area and the Parkway is great way to take in the gorgeous views. With so many things to do you can easily spend day after day on the Parkway.

Pisgah National Forest and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are all within an hour of the entrance to the Preserve at Rock Creek. With all these recreational areas, the number of hiking trails and other outdoor activities are too numerous to mention.

What makes this property unique

It’s no coincidence that The Preserve at Rock Creek sits in the heart of one of nature’s masterpieces. Located in the Western North Carolina region known as the Land of Waterfalls, the area is home to more than 250 free-falling and cascading waterfalls and boasts a temperate rainforest microclimate that maintains pleasant temperatures even during the hottest times of year. When you’re standing three to four thousand feet above sea level, breathing in crisp mountain air, soothed by the sounds of wildlife and awed by the views of natural spring-fed waterfalls, tranquil streams, massive rock outcroppings, soaring cliffs and hidden caves, you know you’re some place special.

The property at this exclusive mountain community is designed to maximize scenic features while maintaining natural integrity. In addition to the waterfalls, the area’s diverse and plentiful plant life is a true highlight, with spring and summer’s wildflowers giving way to the hardwood forest’s impressive displays of color when leaves change in the fall.