Sanctuary Cottage | One Mile to Downtown and National Forest

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A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a wooden table.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofa, and a chess table.
A cozy outdoor seating area with a wicker sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.
A room with a wooden cabinet, two chairs, a round table with chess, and a window with a view of greenery.
A cozy kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a large shelf filled with dishes and glassware.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, Bridal Veil Falls
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Dry Falls
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Highlands Country Club
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom 1

Guest Bathroom 2

Main Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

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About the area

Highlands

Lake Sequoyah, a neighbourhood in Highlands, is home to this holiday home. The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Highlands Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Jackson Hole Gem Mine and Old Edwards Club. Highlands Biological Station and Cashiers Farmers Market are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Map
Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Bridal Veil Falls - 1 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Dry Falls - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Highlands Country Club - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Whiteside Mountain - 15 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Western Carolina University - 48 min drive - 59.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pizza Place - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Highlands Bistro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sanctuary Cottage | One Mile to Downtown and National Forest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sanctuary Cottage | One Mile to Downtown and National Forest?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sanctuary Cottage | One Mile to Downtown and National Forest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sanctuary Cottage | One Mile to Downtown and National Forest?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sanctuary Cottage | One Mile to Downtown and National Forest located?

Located in Lake Sequoyah, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Bridal Veil Falls. The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Dry Falls are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great charm and location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2025
Thank you Corey! We hope you stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the house very much, owners have done an excellent job with details. We will be back !! Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your kind words about the property. The owners take great pride in maintaining every detail, and it's guests like you that make it all worthwhile. We'd love to welcome you back anytime—please don't hesitate to reach out when you're planning your next visit! Safe travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were so thrilled with our stay here!! So beautifully decorated and all amenities we could ever want were available. The beds were SO comfortable and luxurious. I love that there are two king size beds in the home. The covered patio as well as outdoor patio were just beautiful and amazing. Thank you so much for an incredible stay! Our favorite VRBO!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled you loved the beds and enjoyed both patios. We'd absolutely love to welcome you back for your next getaway. Thank you for choosing us, and for taking the time to share such kind words!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
well appointed and clean
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct, 2025
Thanks for your review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cottage in convenient location

My husband and I loved our stay at Sanctuary Cottage. The home was beautifully decorated and the neighborhood was convenient yet quiet. We felt right at home as soon as we walked in, lamps and music on as well as fresh cut flowers to welcome us. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2024
Thanks Caroline! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the home <3
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy space for 4 adults and 2 small children. We loved the gas fireplace. Kitchen fully equipped. Bring all your own food tho. Salt & pepper enough coffee for 1 pot is the only food included.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov, 2025
Thanks for your feedback! We do list in the description that we provide bedding, bath linens and "starter" amenities but it is helpful to remind future guests that we don't stock the house with additional food for each stay. We are so glad you enjoyed the cottage and the fireplace, and we hope you choose to stay with us again on future trips to Highlands!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house!

We absolutely loved our stay at Sanctuary Cottage. It is such a lovely and comfortable home. We enjoyed sitting out on the deck for cocktails and looking at the stars. The screened porch is a perfect spot to hang out during the rainfall. The kitchen is very well appointed having everything you need. Everything was just right. Lots of great spots to cozy up with a book. We loved our stay and hope to go back next summer!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The house was beautiful and well equipped with everything you could possibly need.

The property was great but the only problem was there was just one tv.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family getaway

Perfect for our family of four! The kitchen was incredible, sunsets were fabulous and convenient to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2021
Thank you so much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Vacation

The pictures of this property absolutely do not do it justice! It is FANTASTIC! The property owners have thought of every thing you might need! The linens and pillows on every single bed are fabulous! No expense was spared in this design! The outdoor space and views are amazing! We stayed here with our 15 year old, 6 year old and 3 year old. We hiked several local trails! Fantastic trip! You are just a few miles outside of town. Location is great!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2021
Thank you Virginia! We are so glad you enjoyed the home :)
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