The Cottage
A Two-Bedroom Mountain Cottage in Sapphire Valley
Two bedrooms, a reading loft, two full baths, and two firepits, tucked into the hardwoods a few minutes from Cashiers.
8
Guests
2 + loft
Bedrooms
2
Full baths
2
Firepits
Welcome in
Settle In and Stay Awhile.
The Woodland Cottage is our family's mountain home in Sapphire, North Carolina. You'll know it by the shingled turret over the front door.
Inside, the great room opens up under a vaulted wood ceiling, with a wood-burning fireplace at one end and a wall of windows onto the trees. A king room and a queen room sit off the main floor, and a loft under the eaves holds two more beds and a shelf of books.
Outside, a wide deck wraps the front of the house, and a stone firepit waits down among the hardwoods. Cashiers is a short drive away, and Highlands is not much farther.
Inside
Room by Room.
Sleeping arrangements: a king bed, a queen bed, two twin beds in the loft, and a futon in the common area, for up to eight guests.
The Great Room
The heart of the house. A vaulted tongue-and-groove ceiling, a wood-burning fireplace with a stone hearth, deep sofas, and big windows that look straight into the trees. There's a TV with Roku and YouTube TV for movie nights.
Kitchen and Dining
A full kitchen with a breakfast bar, a Keurig, a Smithey cast iron Dutch oven, and the pots, pans, and dishes you need to cook a real meal. The dining table seats eight, and the grill is just outside on the deck.
The King Room
A brass king bed, soft green walls, and a window onto the woods. Quiet in the morning, with plenty of room to unpack for the week.
The Queen Room
An iron queen bed with a cedar chest at its foot, a reading chair by the window, and light that comes in soft through the curtains.
The Loft
Up the stairs and under the eaves: two twin beds, a rocking chair, and a wall of books, all beneath a pine ceiling. Kids tend to claim it on the first night.
The Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms, each with a walk-in shower. Fresh towels and the basics are set out before you arrive.
The Writing Desk
An old secretary desk and a full bookshelf in a corner of the great room. Good for a letter, a crossword, or the one morning you need to check email. Wi-Fi reaches every room.
Outside
Two Fires and a Lot of Trees.
The cottage sits on a wooded lot in a quiet Sapphire neighborhood, with hardwoods on every side.
The Front Deck
A wide deck wraps the front of the house. There's a table with an umbrella for meals outside, a gas grill by the kitchen door, and rocking chairs around a tabletop firepit for coffee in the morning and a glass of wine at night.
The Woodland Firepit
Down a set of stone steps, a fire ring is circled by Adirondack chairs, with string lights hung through the trees. It's the spot for s'mores and long conversations after dark.
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The details
What You'll Find Here.
Sleeping
- King bed in bedroom one
- Queen bed in bedroom two
- Two twin beds in the loft
- Futon in the common area
- Up to 8 guests
Kitchen and dining
- Full kitchen with breakfast bar
- Keurig coffee maker
- Smithey cast iron Dutch oven
- Dining table for eight
- Gas grill on the deck
Comfort
- Wood-burning fireplace
- Air conditioning
- Washer and dryer
- Wi-Fi and a writing desk
- TV with Roku and YouTube TV
Outdoors
- Wraparound front deck
- Tabletop firepit with rocking chairs
- Woodland firepit with Adirondack chairs
- Outdoor dining table
- Free parking in the driveway
Before you arrive
Good to Know.
A few house rules keep the cottage, and the neighbors, happy. Some come from the neighborhood association, so we ask every guest to follow them.
Read the FAQCheck-in
4:00 PM
Checkout
10:00 AM
Guests
Up to 8
Quiet hours
10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Outdoor lights
Off by 10:00 PM
Pets
Not allowed
Smoking
Not allowed, inside or out
Parties and events
Not allowed
Fireworks
Not allowed
Parking
In the driveway only, no box trucks
A word from our guests
What Guests Say.
Rated 10 out of 10 across 24 reviews on VRBO and 5.0 across 19 reviews on Airbnb.
“This isn't a stripped-down vacation rental but rather someone's loving home that they share with their guests.”
Beth M.
July 2022
“Wonderful home that met our every need. Comfortable and cozy with wood burning fireplace in living room.”
Dennis D.
October 2023
“We had a great experience at this cabin. The loft was great for our kids and the deck is beautiful.”
Whitney K.
September 2022
“The home and surroundings are beautiful. It's very peaceful! There were many things to do here.”
Marisa P.
April 2023
“Everything from the cleanliness to the communication with the property owner was exceptional.”
Ana S.
October 2022
“The house is precious, lots of comfy spaces for visiting.”
Kelley M.
June 2023
“We really enjoyed our stay in Sapphire cabin. It was really clean, nicely furnished, and had everything we needed.”
Andrew C.
September 2023
“The home was clean, spacious and comfortable. Our family enjoyed our stay and the kitchen had all we needed.”
Barbara G.
July 2023
“The place and host was great! The cabin was ready with everything you need!”
Ernie V.
November 2025
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