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Private custom home! Spectacular view/fire pit! Gated community with waterfalls.

Cottage in Sapphire with kitchen and patio

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Spectacular view of Chimney Top Mountain from rear covered porch.
Enjoy the backyard fire pit on chilly nights.
Chimney Top Cottage with circular driveway with plenty of parking.
Large covered back porch with view and 3 sets of French doors into living area.
Living room with stone fireplace with gas starter.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Sapphire, NC
  • Place, Whisper Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Sapphire National Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Gorges State Park
    ‪6 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!





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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
$100 small dog and $150 medium/large dog per week
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please don't leave any trash outside. There's a dumpster on property if you go left at the fork after entering the gate and it will be on the right.
Please run the dishwasher when you check out.
If any items are left behind, the caretaker is happy to return them for a $15 packaging fee plus shipping.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

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 wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Jocassee and Gorges State Park. Cashiers Farmers Market and Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sapphire, NC

What's nearby

  • Hogback Lake - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Whisper Lake - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Sapphire National Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Gorges State Park - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Lake Toxaway - 8 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Tavern @ High Hampton - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Fix - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Casa Amigos - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Grand Olde Station at Lake Toxaway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Canyon Kitchen - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private custom home! Spectacular view/fire pit! Gated community with waterfalls. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private custom home! Spectacular view/fire pit! Gated community with waterfalls.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private custom home! Spectacular view/fire pit! Gated community with waterfalls.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private custom home! Spectacular view/fire pit! Gated community with waterfalls. located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Hogback Lake. Whisper Lake and Gorges State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C., Atlanta, GA

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

Memorial Day 2019

We spent 9 nights at this property and could have easily spent as many more. Beautiful home, great location, and gracious host.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

Sapphire Valley

Great house and location. Nicely appointed, appreciate the owner's attention to detail and obvious care of their property. Will stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Our favortie place in NC!

We have rented this house a couple of times now. We will always try this house first before renting anything else. It is perfect in every way. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

June D., Charlotte

Mountain beauty! Quiet, remote, relaxing.

This home was perfect for a family getaway with space to enjoy each other or retreat to our own rooms. We had nice walks, played games, watched movies and enjoyed the fire pit. The house is lovely and the owners wonderful to work with. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Beautiful house and amazing views!

This is a great house and the views are amazing. The location is secluded, but also a gated community which is nice. It's also close to cashiers if you need to grab something from a grocery store. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kerri C.

Gorgeous home! Nicely decorated, great views and wonderful layout.

We loved everything about the property! The neighborhood was fabulous and was in a great location. Susan was attentive and quick to repsond to any messages. I would highly recommend this house and plan on staying there in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine U.

Beautiful home wth beautiful views!

We had a wonderful stay at this home. The home itself is beautifully decorated and had everything that our family needed. We felt like we were at a home away from home (for reference; my husband makes fun of me for typing in "luxury" when I look for hotels or vacation spots!). Apart from the house, the view was gorgeous and the community itself was pristine. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Larry H.

Floor plan combines privacy and open entertainment space. Nicely accommodated five adults.

Enjoyed the property and will include it as a definite alternative when visiting Sapphire/Cashiers. Only suggestions are additional paper products (no tissue in the bathrooms), trash bags, Tide pods and dishwasher detergent pods. Products should reflect length of stay.

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey B.

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

Wonderful Mountain Getaway

We had a wonderful stay in Sapphire, NC! The view from the property cannot be beat and the community was beautiful. I always worry about mountain roads but it was very well paved up to the house so nothing to worry about. We cooked out in the fire pit and had the best time! The house is very well maintained and even better in person. We did have a few bears visit at night on the back porch, but they went away as soon as they realized there was no food for them. It made for an exciting evening since we were safe inside! The communication with Susan was also extremely fast when we had any questions. Thank you for a great stay and we can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

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

July 2024

Peaceful & secluded house in the gated Preserve at Rock Creek development for two couples looking to get away to the Cashiers/Highlands area. Relax on the back porch and living room with great western views. Fully equipped kitchen if you decide to enjoy some meals at the house. The master bedroom was spacious with a large en suite bathroom. The second bedroom & bunk room wing with private screen porch and two baths was treated as a suite for the second couple. Short drives to Cashiers, Highlands & Brevard for shopping & dining. Lots of trails nearby for hiking and waterfall views. Try the Greystone Inn for outdoors breakfast dining overlooking Lake Toxaway. Also enjoy a frozen custard treat at the Crossroads Custard in Cashiers.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kip D., Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

Our Favorite NC Mountain Rental in 20 Years

As beautiful as this home appears in the pictures, they fall short of seeing it in person. It is a luxurious home that at the same time is very comfortable and welcoming. We absolutely loved the home, the decor and the view. The Preserve at Rock Creek (where the property is located) is also very well done with walking trails and most of the natural surroundings left in place. You are about 15 minutes to Cashiers from here and 35 minutes to Brevard. You are also just a couple miles from Gorges State Park - which is my favorite State Park in the Southeast. The owner (Susan) was also fantastic to deal with and made sure we had everything we needed. Moving forward, this property will always be our first choice to rent when headed to this area.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin D.

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

Christmas in the Mountains

The property was very easy to get to, nice paved roads and easy entry into the Preserve. The home was beautiful with huge, spacious bedrooms with darkening shades and confy sheets and mattress. It was very clean and the kitchen had everything you need. The view of the mountains was beautiful every day. The property manager was so kind as to extend our vacation another day, no problem!!!! Also, home is close to many waterfalls, fly fishing and even a casino!! This place rates a 10!!!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

Serene mountain home!

Our family made wonderful memories in this beautifully appointed home with an incredible view of the mountains! We had everything we needed for celebrating the holiday and watching football in front of a warm fire. Just minutes from Cashiers, shopping and restaurants. Would love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meagan M.

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

Perfection!

We had a wonderful stay! The house and view is even prettier in person and the space was great for our family. The hostess was incredibly responsive. This was our first time using VRBO and it was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

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

Beautiful cabin with views

We had a great time in this cabin. The views were amazing and the cabin is in a great location for hiking and also easy drive to cashiers for dinning and fun. We would come back to this cabin on our next trip to this area.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ryan m.

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

Great mountain getaway!

We were a family of 5 + one pup, and we enjoyed this home very much! Susan was great with communicating, check in process was smooth, and the home was well-stocked for our stay. The view from the back porch was beautiful and we enjoyed watching the sunset every evening. Our first day there we saw a black bear and one deer, so our kids were excited about the wildlife sightings! This home is well located in a quiet, gated neighborhood. It was about 15minutes to Cashiers, 30-35min to Highlands. We would recommend this home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H., Nashville, TN

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

Home with an amazing view

This was our 2nd visit to this wonderful property. Our family spent a week in this beautiful home. We gathered from several states and relaxed in the lovely mountain home retreat. We hiked, golfed, played pickleball, boated and enjoyed the nearby towns. But our favorite memories will be all the conversations on the deck enjoying the tremendous view! Thank you for your hospitality and we hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B., Northern Virginina

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

Title

Our second stay at this lovely property was just as pleasurable as the first.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kieran K.

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

Gorgeous property with amazing views

This property is beautiful and confortable. The beds are super comfortable, which was much appreciated after hiking during the day! The views are beautiful.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dyan H., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

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

Exquisite views!

We chose this property for location and online representation (photos/reviews). We were not disappointed! The home is thoughtfully stocked (ask about coffee!) and pleasantly decorated in comfortable neutrals. We loved every minute of our five-day stay in October. Did I mention the mountain views? The owner is caring and responsive and deserves the highest rating!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

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

Weekend getaway!

Absolutely gorgeous property! Perfect little getaway for our family. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

BENJAMIN H.

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

Great spot

Lovely property and a great spot to relax with a spouse or family
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kieran K.

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

Luxury mountain retreat

The home is beautiful with very nice kitchen, bedrooms and floorplan. The views are very nice.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Virginia J.

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

Peaceful and spacious

The accommodations fit our family perfectly. There are two king rooms and a bunk room with 3.5 bathrooms. We had two couples. The kitchen was well equipped. The decks were lovely and the all-on-one floor plan was great for my knee replacement! the living room furniture is comfortable and well kept. The neighborhood is sparsely populated so it is very quiet. The address is Sapphire but it is only a mile or so from Toxaway. The drive to Highlands was 45 minutes +.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie M., Austin Tx

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

Sublime

Property was amazing...inside beautifully decorated. Sheets, mattresses, pillows..wonderful. Views are better than photographed. Gated community was a small enclave, very private and so gorgeous. The screened porch was a favorite! Our host was very responsive to any questions. It was a very special experience! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 16 nights in May 2022

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