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

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Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill

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Sapphire, NC

Gorges State Park
‪7 min drive‬
Sapphire National Golf Club
‪9 min drive‬
Whisper Lake
‪9 min drive‬
Pickens, SC (LQK-Pickens County)
‪68 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

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Jacques Carrere

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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

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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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

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

About the area

Sapphire

Located in Sapphire, this cottage is in the mountains. Lake Jocassee and Nantahala National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cashiers Farmers Market and Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.

Sapphire, NC

What's nearby

Hogback Lake - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
Gorges State Park - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
Sapphire National Golf Club - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
Whisper Lake - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
Lake Toxaway - 13 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

‪Orchard - ‬15 min drive
‪Mica's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
‪Osteria Del Monte - ‬4 min drive
‪SlopeSide Tavern - ‬10 min drive
‪Villa Amato - ‬8 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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

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

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

chris h.

23 Dec 2024

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

Wonderful Holiday Get Away

The cabin is lovely. Great views and the porch is a wonderful place for sunrise/sunsets. Wonderful 180' views. We would come back again.

Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia H.

26 Sept 2024

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

Cozy Getaway

This was our 2nd stay at the Mt Laurel Cabin and as before a great private location with a fantastic view.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

18 Sept 2024

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

Great pet friendly home!

We had a wonderful stay for a week this fall. Community is beautiful with on site hiking and waterfalls as well as many public trails within a few minute drive. Highly recommend it, we will definately return.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

16 Aug 2024

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

Third stay.

Always a great stay. Will return.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

31 Dec 2024

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

The Perfect Getaway!

We decided to head to the mountains from the low country for New Years and it was the perfect way to decompress and end the year! The pictures don’t do this cottage justice - it is an absolute dream mountain cottage! My only regret is that I didn’t make our reservation for longer! Normally, I’m ready to head home, but I can honestly say I was sad to leave! The cottage was immaculate, and it had such a peaceful and cozy ambience. The outside porch was, of course, our favorite spot! We spent hours outside reading and relaxing! I can’t wait to head back again next year!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

17 June 2023

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

great property!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karleen G.

27 Nov 2023

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

Lovely Cottage

Lovely cottage with amazing views, very private yet close to shops, stores, hiking, outdoor activities, etc. We really enjoyed our stay over the Thanksgiving holiday.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

8 May 2023

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

Perfect mountain getaway

We enjoyed our stay .. it’s our third stay at this lovely home and plan to return in the fall

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy B.

1 Jan 2023

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

Cabin Retreat

Absolutely wonderful stay! Visited nearby Cashiers and Highlands, wonderful shopping and great restaurants! Loved the outdoor space with the fireplace. What a great retreat!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurent V.

2 Jan 2021

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

Great cabin!

Beautiful outdoor living area with frire place...great views.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

16 May 2024

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

Mountain cottage

Excellent. Will return.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

24 Mar 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

Lindsay L.

4 July 2023

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

Perfect mountain cabin

Adults, teens and puppy loved this cozy cabin with huge screened in porch featuring gorgeous mountain view and wood burning fireplace. Very private and quiet yet well located between amenities and activities in Cashiers and Lake Toxaway.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

15 Feb 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.

28 Dec 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

8/10 Good

Michael S.

22 Apr 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

Kathleen P., NJ

2 Oct 2023

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

Spectacular views

WOW! That is exactly what we said when we first walked into the house. The views are amazing and the screened in porch is where we spent most of our time. The house is adorable & very comfortable. Be sure to take in the sunsets.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

K A.

22 June 2024

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

Haven with Heavenly Views

We spent a blissful week here, with 5 days being just my husband and me, and 2 days including two children. We found the home to be just the right size — not even an inch wasted — and very comfortable. Most of our time was spent on the screened porch in front of the fire. We dined, relaxed, played board games and generally just stretched out time there. There was a nice mountain breeze flowing through and the most blissful sunset behind Whiteside Mountain. The rental is convenient to Sapphire, Toxaway, and Cashiers. We enjoyed hikes at Panthertown, Gorges and beyond. We will definitely look to book again next summer!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN G., Charlotte, NC

2 Mar 2023

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

Wonderful Anniversary Weekend

Absolutely beautiful home perched in the peaceful mountains of NC. Quiet which is a welcome break to lawn noise in Charlotte. Just a great experience. Only minor complaint was the road was incredibly steep so was a bit challenging to walk the dog but hardly a complaint.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

12 Aug 2020

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

Paradise

This was the most immaculate home and everything description offered plus .. the housekeeper Geri was incredible making sure home was pristine for us upon arrival .. we LIVED on outdoor porch and enjoyed a crackling fire during beautiful cool (but moderate) evenings .. highly recommend and will return!

Stayed 22 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Coleen O.

13 Sept 2024

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

Disliked: Communication

Lovely cottage!

The cottage's indoor living room/kitchen was small, with no dining area, but the outdoor screened in porch more than made up for it. Master bedroom was very roomy, the only thing missing was a bureau/dresser for your clothes, which could be placed in the good-sized closet. The cottage was very well stocked, including bath products. Parking area is level, a plus and not that common in the mountains. Directions to the cottage from the gate were not detailed enough, google maps will not take you there so I would include the mileage to make it easier to find. The only contact number listed was for the out of state owner who did not respond to a call, text or VRBO message I left about having to leave a day early due to weather. All in all, a very lovely cottage for 2 in a great location with wonderful mountain views, but it is pricey when you include the taxes and fees.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana B., Wake Forest, NC

2 Dec 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

8/10 Good

Anne C., Memphis

1 July 2023

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

Quaint, Cozy, and Gorgeous Views

Great property and overall stay. This property was perfect for our family of 4. Main room is small but trust in that you’ll spend most of your time in the screened in porch. It is fabulous with breathtaking views. As many previous reviews state- both bathrooms are on the ground floor. This was fine for our family but might be tough with elderly. Upstairs loft was cute and perfect for kids. You could sleep 4 upstairs alone. We had problems with the air during our stay but owner sent a repairman out within hours to fix. Would’ve loved a binder with area restaurants/ hike/ activity suggestions- this is the first Vrbo we’ve stayed in one that didn’t have one (or maybe we missed it somehow). The people at Highland Hiker were helpful with the areas best hikes/ waterfalls. Lots of great restaurants in the area. We found Lake Toxaway was easier to get to for dining in the eve with less-windy roads then the road to Cashiers. Recommend The Greystone Inn for fine lakeside dining. The Cornucopia restaurant in Cashiers was cute and yummy too. Rented a boat on beautiful Lake Grenville through the local marina during the week and we pretty much had it to ourselves. A day trip to Highlands is a must. More great food and shopping. The Highalnds Aerial park has many activities too. So much to do here and look forward to a return visit!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

M & T S.

5 July 2024

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

Cozy home with spectacular view

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

alta l.

12 Nov 2022

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

beautiful cabin and fantastic porch

We had such an awesome time hiking and then coming back to relax by the fire! Fantastic porch area and the fall colors were gorgeous!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

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.

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