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
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
Interior Amenities & Entertainment
WiFi
Dish Network satellite television- Top 120 channel package
Telephone (land-line) with unlimited local and long-distance calling
Air conditioning
Great Room- 50" HD TV with Blue-Ray player & Dish Network
Master BR- 32" HD TV with Dish Network
Rec-room (lower-level)- 50" 4KHD TV with Blue-Ray player
Foosball table, air hockey
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
For our smallest guests
Portable high-chair
Port-a-crib with memory-foam mattress
Hiking Pack- for a baby/toddler with sunshade, good for hiking (intended for children up to 3 years old)
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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