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Branding Iron: Serene Pondfront Escape Near Panthertown Valley | Firepit + Fenced Yard

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Outdoor Fire Pit
Property grounds
Close to the Pond
Living area
Kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Glenville
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Glenville, NC
  • Place, Signal Ridge Marina
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Glenville
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2 - King

1 King Bed

Primary Bedroom - King

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Primary Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Branding Iron: Serene Pondfront Escape Near Panthertown Valley | Firepit + Fenced Yard

Branding Iron is a serene retreat tucked inside the private Chinquapin community. It's located just 12 minutes from the Cashiers Crossroads and only 6 minutes to the trailheads of Panthertown Valley.
Just beyond the back porch, a private pond creates a quiet, scenic backdrop for your stay. Spend your mornings with coffee overlooking the water, and your evenings gathered around the firepit. The newly fenced backyard makes this space perfect for guests traveling with pets.
Inside, the home is comfortable and inviting. The living room features a gas fireplace and flat-screen TV, creating a space to unwind after a day exploring the mountains. The galley-style kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, a Keurig coffee maker, and a convenient breakfast counter for casual meals.
Both bedrooms offer privacy and comfort, each with their own en-suite bathroom and walk-in shower. Both bedrooms feature a king bed and flat-screen TV, making it ideal for couples or small groups traveling together.
Whether you're here for hiking, relaxing by the water, or simply enjoying the quiet of the mountains, Branding Iron offers a setting that makes it easy to slow down and stay awhile.

Guests can use the kayaks at the lake by the Chinquapin Trading Post, catch and release fishing, driving range, hiking trails available. Maps can be obtained at The Trading Post. HOA does not allow to bring motorcycles, ATVs or UTVs into the community.

Chinquapin amenities include monthly outpost summer social events (food, music), Putt Putt course, 18 hole Frisby Golf, Driving range, Pickle Ball courts, Horseshoe pit, and on premises 23 miles of hiking trails, 6 waterfalls, and guests can rent electric bicycles to ride around the community!

Your reservation includes a damage protection plan. The damage protection plan is $50, and it covers up to $3,000 in damages. In lieu of purchasing the damage protection plan, guests have the option to choose a refundable security deposit. If you would like to pay a refundable security deposit, please contact us. The security deposit is $500 and will be administered subject to the NC Tenant Security Deposit Act.

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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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Minimum age of renter 25 Check out is 10:00am No parties or illegal activities No smoking No pets unless approved and fee added.
Motor homes, boat trailers, watercraft, travel trailers, jet skis, etc. may not be allowed at the property. Guest responsible for confirming.
Guests are responsible for abiding by all rules and regulations of the property as well as our Terms & Conditions. All will be supplied via email.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9314995
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 deadlock

About the area

Glenville

Located in Glenville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Judaculla Rock and Jackson Hole Gem Mine are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Signal Ridge Marina and Arrowmont Stables. Cashiers Farmers Market and Highlands Biological Station are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Glenville, NC

What's nearby

  • Signal Ridge Marina - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake Glenville - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Old Edwards Club - 15 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 57 min drive - 74.1 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 57 min drive - 81.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Tavern @ High Hampton - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Whiteside Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Local - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Buck's Coffee Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Branding Iron: Serene Pondfront Escape Near Panthertown Valley | Firepit + Fenced Yard pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Branding Iron: Serene Pondfront Escape Near Panthertown Valley | Firepit + Fenced Yard?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Branding Iron: Serene Pondfront Escape Near Panthertown Valley | Firepit + Fenced Yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Branding Iron: Serene Pondfront Escape Near Panthertown Valley | Firepit + Fenced Yard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Branding Iron: Serene Pondfront Escape Near Panthertown Valley | Firepit + Fenced Yard located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Signal Ridge Marina and Lake Glenville. Nantahala National Forest is just steps away.

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. 27 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home, with a great outdoor deck and fire pit. Incredibly comfortable and well appointed.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 December 2025
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay! We are so glad that you had a wonderful time and we look forward to seeing you again! Landmark Vacations
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meryl R.

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

Fantastic location and amenities.

Great location and amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2021
Thanks for the review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hanna B.

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

Nice cabin on the lake

The cabin was beautiful located on a peaceful lake and was stocked very well. It was wonderfully decorated and was located in a great area. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and greatly recommend this cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 December 2020
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay at the cabin!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

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

Wonderful getaway!

Gorgeous property! So relaxing…
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2021
Thank you so much for the review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip B.

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

Daughter’s Wedding

Beautiful place and excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 November 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay! We are so glad that you had a wonderful time and we look forward to seeing you again! Landmark Vacations
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen H.

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

Perfect!

Such a great cabin and location! We loved the private pond and the kayaks! Super clean and well furnished. We hope to stay again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2022
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay! We are so glad that you had a wonderful time and look forward to seeing you again! Landmark
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V.

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

Great vacation rental

The house was beautiful and clean. The neighborhood was peaceful with many different things to do. The location was perfect for reaching other areas of interest.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2022
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay! We are so glad that you had a wonderful time and we look forward to seeing you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

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

Property is Better Than the Pictures

It was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay! We are so glad that you had a wonderful time and we look forward to seeing you again! Landmark Vacations
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

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

Girls Getaway

Enjoyed staying in the cabin. Clean comfortable beds, nice fire pit and so quiet. Each morning we were greeted by deer and turkey. Lots to do in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2021
We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your girls getaway trip!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary N.

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

Peaceful cabin on the pond

The house was very clean and had all amenities and tools you could want or need in the kitchen. Nice back porch where we had our coffee every morning. Really pretty location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay! We are so glad that you had a wonderful time and we look forward to seeing you again! Landmark Vacations
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter v.

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

great view

Highly Recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 October 2022
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay! We are so glad that you had a wonderful time and we look forward to seeing you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey M.

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

Chinquapin Is Special

Branding Iron is a wonderful property in Chinquapin. Great location. So much natural beauty. House is on lake with pretty views. Property very clean, comfortable and new. Will stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2020
We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

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

Perfect family getaway lake house!!

Perfect house! Loved the fire pit, fire table on the porch, and fireplace in the house. This Florida family enjoyed the cold weather and warming up by our fire of choice! The community had so many great amenities! We arrived just after Christmas and driving through the Christmas tree farms to get to the house was magical!! Can’t wait to visit in the warmer weather!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 January 2025
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay! We are so glad that you had a wonderful time and look forward to seeing you again! Landmark Vacations
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

A magical place to get away

Clean. Beautiful. Artistically elegant. Warm. Gorgeous setting
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2022
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay! We are so glad that you had a wonderful time and look forward to seeing you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

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

Fall in Cashiers!

Had a fabulous stay at Branding Iron for our anniversary. The property is located in Chinquapin - a beautiful community near Cashiers. We couldn't have been more pleased with the property and the location. The home was well-stocked and immaculate - we'll be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 November 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay! We are so glad that you had a wonderful time and we look forward to seeing you again! Landmark Vacations
Verified

8/10 Good

Rick S.

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

Time

Everything was good had to wait about two hours after check in time at 4 to get House was great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 November 2024
We appreciate your patience as we prepared the house and were able to get you in prior to our 4pm check-in time. We look forward to your next visit! Landmark Vacations
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jane T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Almost there.

Very nice location and views. The kitchen is a galley kitchen with little room for two. And no place for 4 people to eat together at a table. The mattress are soft. It’s a nice cabin but needs some TLC.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 September 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We are so glad you had a wonderful time. Since your stay we have not received any issues regarding the mattresses, but will address if need be. We look forward to see you again during your next vacation to the area. Landmark Vacations.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kitty T.

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

Lake Front Cottage

Branding Iron is a cute 2 br cottage. Both king bedrooms are like primary bedrooms, except one has a bathroom with heated floors. We loved sitting out on the back porch watching for wildlife. We saw a hawk one morning, deer across the lake, and a bald eagle in the evening. Great location near the front of Chinquapin.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay! We are so glad that you had a wonderful time and we look forward to seeing you again! Landmark Vacations
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael M.

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

Leaf Trip

Overall very good property.Clean,cozy.Cookware pans are burned out. Everything sticks to pans.Grill was dirty and not serviced to include out of gas.Fireplace in house not working but service tech can out and repaired quickly.Nice place just needs a little TLC.Would stay there again.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 November 2024
We appreciate your feedback. We have refilled the propane on the grill and outdoor fireplace. The damaged cookware was removed from the property as well. We look forward to your next visit! Landmark Vacations
Verified

8/10 Good

Diane F.

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

Great place except for a few issues

This was a nice property other than few things. Most of them were just personal preferences such as the Master bath had a freestanding sink instead of a sink within a cabinet with drawers for storage. I found many toys and a couple of kids shoes in drawers in the guess bedroom which I assume were either left by the owner or another renter, which I had to move for use of the drawers. In previous VRBO rentals. we have found all rooms free of clutter. However, the fact that the wood floors were sticky throughout the house was the most disconcerting. It seemed they had not been cleaned sufficiently.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 October 2021
We appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback. We regret to hear that you were not satisfied with the cleanliness of the floors. Providing a clean home for you is very important to us. We hope for an opportunity to welcome again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George C.

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

Quiet and next to Panthertown Valley hiking

Great view of Wolf Pond. Fire pit on rear deck was nice. Kitchen had what we needed. Bedding was good. Great location to access Salt Gap parking for P-town hiking. Dining areas only seat 2 persons which was okay for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chad b.

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

Perfect for a Family

It appeared on the newer side and was very clean. Furniture was great, beds were great, bathrooms were awesome. Kitchen was well stocked. The house contained everything we needed. The best part about this rental is full access to the amenities available in the neighborhood it is a part of. We played putt putt, hit golf balls on the driving range, hiked to 2 private water falls onsite, and even participated in a 4th of July event that was happening at the "clubhouse". Location was perfect for things we did on Lake Glenville, in Downtown Cashiers, and in downtown Highlands. Great rental and highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell F.

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

Newly Built Quiet Mountain cabin

Cool weather in late June. Exceeded my expectations. Nice view overlooking lake. Nearly new construction. Very quiet!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

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

Enjoyed the stay

Positives: Nice - clean - new updated - great feel- great bathrooms - loved the fireplace Lacking - could use a hook or two in bath for towels Bed was way too soft for me but you could tell was quality - just too soft Could use a coat rack near door Had to move the window high-top table out so we could all 4 eat together and play cards b/c kitchen table only seats 2 Nothing (unless we missed it) told us about where the garbage was to be dumped - just that it was to be placed in the dumpster up the road - give specifics on this type info
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Harry S.

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

Fall N. C. Visit

Nice property with a good view overlooking pond. Incorrect description of trash disposal site. This needs to be corrected for future visitors. The floors appeared not to have been vacuumed prior to our arrival. Otherwise, accommodations were very nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

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