Welcome to
Once Upon a Stream
Plan your next mountain getaway in our storybook English cottage complete with a rushing mountain stream that will keep the kids busy for hours! Enjoy tree-top views from the large back deck of the private two-acre wooded property. The cottage sleeps up to 14 guests and features four bedrooms, 3 1/2 bathrooms, and a large lower-level "kid-cave" and rec room.
Sleeping
4 Bedrooms plus "Kid Cave"- sleeps up to14
Master en-suite(main level)- King bed with luxuriously soft sheets and blanket, premium down-alternative pillows, and decorative quilt and shams- sleeps 2
Bedroom 2 (second level)- Queen bed with premium sheets and blanket, duvet, and premium down-alternative pillows- sleeps 2
Bedroom 3 (second level)- two log Queen beds with insanely comfortable memory foam mattresses, premium sheets, blankets, decorative quilts, shams, and down-alternative pillows - sleeps 4
Loft (second level)- a pull-out couch that sleeps 2 (overflow)
4th Bedroom en-suite (lower level basement)- Queen bed with premium sheets, blanket, decorative quilt and shams, and down-alternative pillows- sleeps 2
Rec-Room & "Kid Cave" (lower level basement)- Two sets of log Twin bunk beds- with very comfortable new memory foam mattresses, premium sheets, blankets, decorative quilts and shams, and down-alternative pillows- sleeps 4
Kitchen & Dining
Refrigerator, freezer, ice maker, dispenser in-door
Oven and Gas Cooktop
Small appliances include toaster, toaster oven, blender, coffee maker, hand mixer, & Crock Pot
All kitchen utensils one would need
Plentiful dishes, cookware, and baking dishes
Drinking glasses, coffee mugs, and wine glasses
Paper towels provided- two rolls
Farmhouse dining table seats 10 people
The breakfast bar has 4 bar stools
Outdoor upper deck- seats 5
Outdoor picnic table on the lower stone patio at the stream
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Bathrooms
3 full & 1 half bathroms
Master bathroom has jetted tub, separate shower, his/hers vanities (main level)
Guest bathroom has tub/shower combo (2nd level)
Half bathroom (main level)
Full bathroom in the basement with tub/shower combo (lower level)
Soaps, shampoo, conditioner, and toilet paper provided
Interior Amenities & Entertainment
WiFi
Dish Network satellite- Top 120 channel package
Telephone (land-line) with unlimited local and long-distance calling
Central heat & air conditioning
Great Room- 50" HD TV with Blue-Ray player and Dish Network
Master BR- 32" HD TV with Dish Network
Rec-room (lower level)- 50" 4kHD TV with Blue-Ray player, Dish Network, Polk Sound System, & Foosball table
Washer and dryer, iron and Board, hair dryer
Gas fireplace in living room (main level)
DVD library, assorted toys, games, and puzzles
All linens and towels provided
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For our smallest guests
Port-a-crib with memory-foam mattress
Hiking pack carrier for baby or toddler
Booster chair
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Outdoor Amenities
Rushing mountain stream
Large covered upper deck with Jenn-Air gas grill, dining table, and Adirondack chairs
Lower deck
Stone patio off of the lower level with firepit
Stone/boulder walkway downhill to the stream
Stone patio at the stream with picnic table and chairs
Access to all Sapphire Valley Association amenities for $2/person/day (extra charge for golf, Skiing, snow-tubing, and zip-line)- please see "Sapphire Amenities" tab
Fairfield Lake- private for SVR residents & guests
Hogback Lake for fishing
PETS
Most dogs okay with owners' permission (we request a non-refundable fee)
NO CATS- the owner is allergic to cats
Large Dog Crate and dog bed available
PARKING
Flat and level gravel driveway
Room for 3 or more cars in the driveway
SUITABILITY
No renters under 25 years of age
Children and families are welcome
Most dogs okay with permission from the owner and paid non-refundable pet fee
Attractions
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Sapphire Valley Resort amenities
Ski Sapphire Valley (seasonal)
Boating
Several Golf Courses
Gambling and casinos (at nearby Harrah's)
Biltmore Estate (in Asheville)
Waterfalls- too many to name
Hiking & Horseback riding
Shopping & Dining
Nearby North Carolina mountain towns: Highlands, Cashiers, Brevard, Asheville, Sylva, Franklin, Maggie Valley, Bryson City, and more
Lake Fairfield
Lake Toxaway
Lake Glenville
Blue Ridge Parkway & Scenic Drives
local services
ATM/Bank
Ingles Grocery Store
Restaurants
Starbucks and Buck's Coffee Shop
Gas stations
Hospital and medical clinics
Emergency 911 service
Pet Services and Veterinarian
Automobile repair
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