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Cold Mountain @ 3600 feet. Enjoy Beautiful Views from large deck at "Old Sarum"

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Canton, NC
  • Cold Mountain
  • Lake Logan
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Cold Mountain @ 3600 feet. Enjoy Beautiful Views from large deck at "Old Sarum"

Enjoy Awesome Views From Large Open Deck Or Cozy Fires In One Of Two Huge Stone Fireplaces. 3 Bedrooms And 2 1/2 Baths Plus A Loft Full Of Beds For The Whole Family. Satelite Tv And Internet. Secluded Location In Pisgah Forest Between Asheville An Waynesville. Near Daniel Boone Boy Scout Camp, Lake Logan And Blue Ridge Parkway. Hiking, Fishing, Tubing, Rafting And Other Activities In The Area.

Property manager

Lenny Layland

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Canton

Located in Canton, this holiday home is in the mountains. Balsam Spa and Lake Junaluska Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Waynesville Recreation Center and Queen's Farm Stables. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Smoky Mountain Jumphouse, or consider a night out at Folkmoot Friendship Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Canton, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Logan - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Lake Junaluska Golf Course - 28 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 29 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance - 32 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 40 min drive - 34.3 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waynesville Pizza Company - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Jukebox Junction Soda Shoppe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sunburst Trout - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Ascot Club at Highland Forest - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Breaking Bread Cafe - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cold Mountain @ 3600 feet. Enjoy Beautiful Views from large deck at "Old Sarum" pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cold Mountain @ 3600 feet. Enjoy Beautiful Views from large deck at "Old Sarum"?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cold Mountain @ 3600 feet. Enjoy Beautiful Views from large deck at "Old Sarum"?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cold Mountain @ 3600 feet. Enjoy Beautiful Views from large deck at "Old Sarum" located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Cold Mountain Gameland, Lake Logan and Pisgah National Forest. Pigeon River and Shelton House are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 75 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with amazing views. Absolutely awesome for stargazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

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

Old Sarum Amazing Cabin!!

My family and I really enjoyed this amazing place, the mountain view is incredibly beautiful, and the cabin is perfect.Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie J.

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

Escape from reality

Such a wonderful stay, the dogs were absolutely in heaven the whole time.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tommy R.

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

Amazing

Great views, very secluded
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey D.

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

Love this mountain home

We have stayed here several times now and the experience never disappoints! Thank you so much for sharing your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

sara j.

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

Wonderful Stay

We had a lovely stay at Old Sarum. It's a great place to stay to hike Art Loeb, and the porch is perfect for watching the sun come over the mountain while having a cup of coffee. It was clean and had everything we needed. The water tasted great. The ruts in the road are a bit deep for a sedan, but we made it just fine by keeping one side near the middle.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey T.

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

Amazing view!

We had a great time at the cabin. The road coming in was an adventure but absolutely worth it for the incredible views from the cabin. The cabin had everything we needed and the kids loved sleeping in the loft. We hope to come back again someday!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Casey D.

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

Hidden Gem

This is the second time we have stayed here and like the first time we loved every minute of it and didn’t want to leave once we got there. Lovely place and we plan on visiting again in the future. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Dave L.

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

Beautiful location!

Beautiful property...the view from the deck is magnificent! If you like solitude, it was very quiet and removed from any traffic or distractions, but was not inconvenient to Waynesville, which we like. Lenny was helpful and quick to respond to questions. Our only criticism was that the lower level was quite humid and a bit musty. Overall, a great trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

DebrA O.

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

Beautiful

The moment we walked into the cabin my grandchildren fell in love. The view is amazing the deck the primary focus. We were comfortable, and felt very safe and secure. As my youngest granddaughter stated ‘best vacation ever’. The only qualm was the drive up the mountain which was tricky in some places. But for a beach gal it soon became doable. Thank you for the opportunity to stay in such a beautiful home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy S.

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

What I needed in my time of need

We had this trip scheduled for awhile unfortunately my significant other Christy had passed away two weeks before from metastatic cancer and a heart attack. Had two groups of friends that went with me. Best get away I ever experienced. Been nicer views of trees trimmed down and had a.c. But overall it was a 10 out of 10. Nice quiet and peaceful. It let us honor her passing in a way I didn’t know I needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Gillian S.

Lovely mountain cabin retreat. Peaceful with beautiful mountain veiws!

We enjoyed our stay at Old Sarum a peaceful mountain retreat. The owners did not miss anything, all of the comforts of home were available. The veiws were amazing ,at every time of day . The only reason we did not rate this property 5 stars was the driveway--a 1 mile plus "adventure" that would take just under 15 minutes to maneuver, that was with a 4 wheel drive Ford F-150 mind you. So, there really was no "popping out" for a coffee or a quick meal. Trips up and down the driveway needed to be calculated and planned. However, in some ways this added to the secluded peaceful ambiance of "Old Sarum" . Overall highly recommended if you have 4 wheel drive only!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Tomasz A.

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

5 nights in late December

This was a really great and memorable holiday escape!!The house is very spacious, functional, comfortable, and clean (we are friendly with ladybugs). The views are obviously gorgeous and with very little light pollution the night sky views are equally impressive as the panorama during the day.Civilization feels remote and distant. which provides for really quiet and nicely relaxing atmosphere. For those who are unwilling to disconnect from the outside world, wifi connectivity and satellite tv is readily available.The only deficiency during our stay was a total lack of snow, which actually helped to quell our concernes about driving up the mountain on a narrow road. Something for something.Dogs seemingly had good time, too, as the area is pretty pristine with all unusual smells of wildlife. We had seen one herd of elk, squirrels, and a couple of hawks. Hunting seems like a common activity in the area, and so leaving dogs usupervised outside may not be the best option.I would also like to compliment our host, Lenny, who was very helpful and promptly answered our questions. He also made sure there was ample amount of wood so we could use the fireplace on those chilly December evenings. Thank you.All in all, it is one of those places that provides for fabulous, long-lasting memories, and makes one want to return for more. I hope we will have another chance to stay at the Old Sarum in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Steve C.

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

Beautiful views, terrible odors downstairs

The cabin was musty, but when you went downstairs to the two bedrooms, there was an awful odor of mildew and even something else. We ran the two dehumidifiers which were in the basement, and even opened all the windows and operated a floor fan to bring in fresh air and try to eliminate the odors. In the three nights we were there, the improvement was minimal. There were also cobwebs in several areas. It has great potential if they can get rid of the odors. The loft and family room were fine and the kitchen had everything we needed. The view was to die for. It was a shame the cabin wasn’t better. If the the basement odors could be resolved, it could be a great cabin. We contacted the owner, Lenny, prior to writing this review. He stated he believed the basement issue was being managed by the cleaning crew and he would take steps to resolve the matter.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

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

Among the clouds!

Staying at Old Sarum was really special. The cabin grew on all of us more and more each day. We REALLY enjoyed the fireplace and back porch! Including our dogs! It’s very convenient that it’s closed on both sides for the dogs to be able to enjoy it off leash. The gas grill was a pleasant surprise since it wasn’t in the photos we weren’t sure it had one until instructions for check-in were received. PLENTY OF SLEEPING SPACE!! Unfortunately most of the family wasn’t able to make it with us but this is a great cabin for a big group. The kitchen was FULLY stocked with anything and everything you might need (and all in GREAT condition). Plenty of paper towels, toilet paper, towels, dishwashing detergent, soap, shampoo, conditioner, coffee, sugar, salt, seasoning, aluminum foil, plastic wrap, and even down to ziplock bags! Definitely came in handy. Communicating with Lenny was very easy, he was always available. The heating system of the cabin worked great as well. We all had a great end of the year vacation. Thank you Lenny for allowing us to have such a memorable time we can remember forever. Happy New Year!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nichole J.

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

Well stocked

The house was exactly as pictured. Lenny was very quick with responding. The house is extremely well stocked with everything necessary for your stay and more, which is greatly appreciated. Our family came for a short getaway after Christmas and enjoyed our time together that only thing that would have made it perfect was a little dusting of the white stuff ;)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

Absolutely amazing house with a million dollar view!

The house was perfect for our long weekend in the mountains. Hands down the most unbeatable view AND awesome fireplace! House was clean, well stocked and just perfect! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

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

Oct 2022

Wonderful view, quite and private. Awesome fireplace. 🔥🔥🔥
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tori P.

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

Great stay!

Great stay! Lovely home and amazing views. Friendly and responsive host. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

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

Great location

Great place to stay but the road up was a little narrow.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathey C., Asheville, NC

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

Beautiful views!

Loved the house, especially the back porch. Beautiful mountains during the day, and a star filled sky at night!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Off the Grid!

Spectacular views, great location & near Camp Daniel Boone as we required to drop our kids for their summer staff positions. It’s not a fancy cabin but a great place, with plenty of room to stage gear and play guitars and enjoy the very best coffee mornings and wine sunsets. Kitchen had everything we needed (plus everything we forgot: ketchup, napkins …) Thanks Lenny
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Casey D.

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

You won’t be disappointed!!! Amazing views!

The pictures don’t do this place justice. We enjoyed all this home had to offer. The ride up is a little tricky but it is well worth it. Will definitely be back. Thank you so much for sharing your home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Excellent Weekend

We met our family for our daughter's graduation. Pros - there was plenty of room for everyone and the views were spectacular! Cons - the one-lane rugged road to the house. The owner of the property said to try to get there during the daylight and he was completely right! Once you are at the top, you do not want to leave. Thank you for such a great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Lenny Layland

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This beautiful cabin was custom built by our retiring grandparents 30 years ago. Used in summers and for family get reunions. We just purchased from their estate and updated it so our family and others could continue to enjoy.

Why they chose this property

Quiet and secluded, high on the mountain ridge yet close to town and many activities and adventures.

What makes this property unique

Awesome fireplace and lots of room to enjoy family together or separate. Views from the large deck. Fully furnished with everything a visitor needs.

Languages:

English
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