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Private custom home! Spectacular view/fire pit! Gated community with waterfalls.
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3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8
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Sapphire, NC
- Place, Hogback Lake4 min drive
- Place, Whisper Lake5 min drive
- Place, Sapphire National Golf Club5 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bunk Room
2 Single Bunk Beds
Guest Bedroom
1 King Bed
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet
Bunk Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Guest Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Master Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Private custom home! Spectacular view/fire pit! Gated community with waterfalls.
Chimney Top Cottage is a luxury 3-bedroom 3-and-a-half bathroom home at 3500 feet of elevation in the Preserve at Rock Creek. The Preserve at Rock Creek is a 410 acre, upscale, gated mountain community with beautiful views, waterfalls and hiking trails. With only 15 homes in the entire preserve, you are assured of the ultimate in privacy. Unparalleled views of Whiteside Mountain and Chimney Top from the spacious back porch and exquisite custom details inside make this an exceptional mountain property.
Chimney Top Cottage is perfect for a couples getaway or for a family. One couple can easily use the master suite and with two couples each has a king sized bed. This home sleeps up to 8 people and features one-level living with beautiful wood floors throughout, spacious covered deck, screened-in porch, wood-burning fireplace, 4 HD TVs (with Directv, Netflix and the NFL package), wireless high speed internet, washer/dryer, gas grill, outdoor fire pit, and much more. The living room has a custom stone fireplace (firewood provided), vaulted ceilings, large Italian chandelier, and three sets of French doors opening to the spacious covered deck with incredible views. A dining area with a large dining room table with seating for 8 adjoins the living room. The master bedroom is on one side of the living room and has a king sized bed and a beautiful bathroom featuring white marble surfaces, double vanity, walk-in shower, soaking tub and private water closet. The second bedroom, which is on the other side of the living room, also has a king sized bed, private bathroom and access to the screened in porch for enjoying morning coffee. The third bedroom is adjacent to the second bedroom and has two twin bunk beds and a private bathroom. A half bathroom is conveniently located off of the living room. The fully equipped kitchen boasts white marble countertops, a center island, and stainless steel appliances, including a gas range for all of your cooking needs. Below the deck is a wonderful flat lawn providing a great place for the children to play and a fire pit for enjoying an outdoor fire on chilly nights.
Chimney Top Cottage is located in Sapphire, NC just 10 minutes from Cashiers, 30 minutes from Brevard, 55 minutes from Asheville, and 5 minutes from Gorges State Park, a 7,500 acre park offering hiking, backpacking, trout fishing, mountain biking, horseback riding and more. This community offers 410 acres of privately gated nature, peace and solitude yet the convenience of being close to everything. Come enjoy the perfect mountain getaway at Chimney Top Cottage!
Chimney Top Cottage is perfect for a couples getaway or for a family. One couple can easily use the master suite and with two couples each has a king sized bed. This home sleeps up to 8 people and features one-level living with beautiful wood floors throughout, spacious covered deck, screened-in porch, wood-burning fireplace, 4 HD TVs (with Directv, Netflix and the NFL package), wireless high speed internet, washer/dryer, gas grill, outdoor fire pit, and much more. The living room has a custom stone fireplace (firewood provided), vaulted ceilings, large Italian chandelier, and three sets of French doors opening to the spacious covered deck with incredible views. A dining area with a large dining room table with seating for 8 adjoins the living room. The master bedroom is on one side of the living room and has a king sized bed and a beautiful bathroom featuring white marble surfaces, double vanity, walk-in shower, soaking tub and private water closet. The second bedroom, which is on the other side of the living room, also has a king sized bed, private bathroom and access to the screened in porch for enjoying morning coffee. The third bedroom is adjacent to the second bedroom and has two twin bunk beds and a private bathroom. A half bathroom is conveniently located off of the living room. The fully equipped kitchen boasts white marble countertops, a center island, and stainless steel appliances, including a gas range for all of your cooking needs. Below the deck is a wonderful flat lawn providing a great place for the children to play and a fire pit for enjoying an outdoor fire on chilly nights.
Chimney Top Cottage is located in Sapphire, NC just 10 minutes from Cashiers, 30 minutes from Brevard, 55 minutes from Asheville, and 5 minutes from Gorges State Park, a 7,500 acre park offering hiking, backpacking, trout fishing, mountain biking, horseback riding and more. This community offers 410 acres of privately gated nature, peace and solitude yet the convenience of being close to everything. Come enjoy the perfect mountain getaway at Chimney Top Cottage!
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About the area
Sapphire
Located in Sapphire, this cottage is in the mountains. Sapphire National Golf Club and Sapphire Valley Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Cashiers Farmers Market and Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Sapphire, NC
What's nearby
- Hogback Lake - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
- Whisper Lake - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
- Sapphire National Golf Club - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
- Gorges State Park - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
- Lake Toxaway - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Fix - 10 min drive
- The Tavern @ High Hampton - 16 min drive
- Grand Olde Station at Lake Toxaway - 10 min drive
- Canyon Kitchen - 11 min drive
- Osteria del monte Ristorante Italiano - 4 min drive
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
30 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Barbara B.
29 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Barbara B.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Micah L.
1 Feb, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Stay
Micah L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
BENJAMIN H.
17 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
BENJAMIN H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Matt B.
22 Mar, 2019
Great home in beautiful spot
Matt B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Amanda A.
21 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin with views
Amanda A.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pamela L.
15 Oct, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house has it all— gorgeous view, pretty interior, convenient location, responsive host- - we li
Pamela L.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kieran K.
6 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Luxury mountain retreat
Kieran K.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Deborah M., Jacksonville, Florida USA
20 Nov, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Fall getaway!
Deborah M.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020
10/10 Excellent
John W.
18 Aug, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
John W.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Meagan M.
1 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection!
Meagan M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jack G.
9 Aug, 2018
Probably the nicest house I have ever stayed in!
Jack G.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan C., Atlanta, GA
13 Jun, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memorial Day 2019
Jonathan C.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2019
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne B., Northern Virginina
30 Apr, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect week.
Suzanne B.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Michael C.
27 Nov, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Experience
Michael C.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Nancy B.
3 Oct, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sapphire Valley
Nancy B.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Charles R.
3 Apr, 2019
Great Weekend
Charles R.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Carol I.
16 Jul, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountain Retreat
Carol I.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Mark D.
26 Feb, 2019
Our favortie place in NC!
Mark D.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
10/10 Excellent
Barbara G.
22 Dec, 2024
Serene mountain home!
Barbara G.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
June D., Charlotte
21 Apr, 2018
Mountain beauty! Quiet, remote, relaxing.
June D.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne B., Northern Virginina
30 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Suzanne B.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mark D.
12 Sept, 2018
Beautiful house and amazing views!
Mark D.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent
Kerri C.
29 Oct, 2017
Gorgeous home! Nicely decorated, great views and wonderful layout.
Kerri C.
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Jeana B.
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