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.

 

 

Once upon a stream

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Welcome home to Once Upon a Stream!

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Our amazing rushing mountain stream will keep the kids entertained for hours!

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The open-concept kitchen, living, and dining area provide a great space for gathering with the family.

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Our gourmet kitchen will satisfy the needs of most any chef!

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The front entry feels like it came straight out of a fairytale.

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Foosball anyone? Start planning the kids versus adults championship now- part of our brand-new basement addition.

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The main-level living area was recently updated with new furniture that provides plenty of seating for the whole family to gather around the fire place or to enjoy a movie.

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The mountain log bunkbeds are a favorite with our little guests- we have two sets so that means no fighting over who gets to sleep on the bunkbeds!

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main-level living area with amazing treehouse views.

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Enjoy a glass a wine on the back deck while listening to the sounds of the stream below after a long day of adventure.

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Another view of the open chef's kitchen with hanging pot holder

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Enjoy dining at the farmhouse table with a treehouse view.

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The master bathroom features his and hers sinks, separate shower, and Jacuzzi tub.

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King-size master bedroom

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The large master bedroom features a king-size bed, large closet, and private bathroom with a spectacular view from the jetted tub.

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The view from the tub makes you feel like you bathing in a treehouse!

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The upstairs loft area overlooks the great room below and features a pullout sofa bed.

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Upstairs loft area

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Bedroom #2 upstairs features two queen-size beds with memory-foam mattresses and a large walk-in closet.

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Queen-size log beds in bedroom #2.

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Another view of Bedroom #2.

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Bedroom #3 upstairs features another queen-size bed and large walk-in closet. The views from this room make it feel as though you're sleeping in the tree tops.

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Another view of bedroom #3

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Full bathroom upstairs

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Welcome to the brand-new fabulous basement addition (aka the kid-cave)! The bunk room features a large rec room, private bedroom #4, and full bathroom.

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Large sectional sofa has plenty of room for all the kids to pile on for movie night!

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The basement rec room also features a large 55" HDTV with BlueRay and DishNetwork, a foosball table, and an air hockey table. You may never see your kids upstairs.

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The basement rec room features 55" 4K HD SmartTV with internet connectivity. Netflix anyone? There is also a POLK AUDIO blue-tooth sound bar and subwoofer so you can rock out to your favorite tunes right from your phone.

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Another view of the large basement rec room.

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Basement hallway to the full bathroom and bedroom #4.

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Large full bathroom with private access to bedroom #4 and to hallway.

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Bedroom #4 features a queen-size bed, large dressing area and closet, and private bathroom access.

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The famous canoe lamp!

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Basement hallway

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A look at the back of the cottage from down the hill.

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Bring a cold drink down to the stream and enjoy it on another stone patio. There are chairs and a picnic table so bring some snacks.

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Relax and listen to the sounds of nature and the rushing stream just 20 feet away.

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Our namesake stream is the #1 reason people choose this property for their vacation.

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Property Details

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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main-level living area with amazing treehouse views.