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Sanctuary Cottage: Historic Highlands Charm w/ Screen Porch, Large Deck, Firepit

Highlands vacation home in Lake Sequoyah area

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Smart TV, fireplace, books
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, Bridal Veil Falls
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Dry Falls
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Highlands Country Club
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the area

Highlands

Lake Sequoyah stay.With a stay at this Lake Sequoyah vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Nantahala National Forest and 2 miles (3 km) of Bridal Veil Falls. The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Dry Falls are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Bridal Veil Falls - 1 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Dry Falls - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Highlands Country Club - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Lake Jocassee - 47 min drive - 52.5 km
  • Lake Keowee - 53 min drive - 70.3 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Los Vaqueros - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Calders Coffee Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sanctuary Cottage: Historic Highlands Charm w/ Screen Porch, Large Deck, Firepit

Step into the warmth of knowing you’re home when you walk into this beautifully renovated property full of Highlands history and charm.  Overlooking the pasture that once belonged to infamous log home builder, Joe Webb, Sanctuary Cottage offers an abundance of room and areas for retreat and relaxation.  The living room has plenty of comfortable seating around the beautiful stone fireplace with large flat screen tv.  Cozy up with a good book and a cup of afternoon tea in the respite room, which offers a comfy chair and day bed overlooking the expansive open deck. 
Speaking of decks….the covered screen deck and the large open deck are two additional living spaces where you can breathe in Highlands fresh mountain air.  Settle in to watch the sun set over the Fishhawk mountains and the stars come out across the wide-open, dark night sky. When you retire for the evening, you may choose from three bedrooms—a King with private bath and 2 Twins with hall bath on one end of the house, and King master with private bath on the other. Meals prepared in the brand new kitchen can be enjoyed by two fireside, six in the dining area, four on the screened porch or eight dining al fresco on the deck. Less than two miles from the city center and a stones-throw from Bridal Veil Falls, hikers will enjoy walking out front door of the house and taking a neighborhood trail to Cliffside Lake.

*This is a no-pet property.*
**This property has a Ring doorbell camera at the front door. **

[All of the homes managed by Highlands Vacation Rentals have wifi internet access(speeds may vary based on different providers), basic kitchenware & dishes, linens provided, and a starter set of amenities including: 2 toilet paper rolls per bathroom + A set of personal shampoo, conditioner, hand & body soap (also per bathroom), 2 paper towel rolls, a few kitchen trash bags, a kitchen sponge, some dish soap and a couple of dishwasher and laundry detergent pods. ]

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sanctuary Cottage: Historic Highlands Charm w/ Screen Porch, Large Deck, Firepit to the airport?

This vacation home is 58.5 mi (86-min drive) away from the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sanctuary Cottage: Historic Highlands Charm w/ Screen Porch, Large Deck, Firepit have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Sanctuary Cottage: Historic Highlands Charm w/ Screen Porch, Large Deck, Firepit offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sanctuary Cottage: Historic Highlands Charm w/ Screen Porch, Large Deck, Firepit?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Sanctuary Cottage: Historic Highlands Charm w/ Screen Porch, Large Deck, Firepit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sanctuary Cottage: Historic Highlands Charm w/ Screen Porch, Large Deck, Firepit?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Sanctuary Cottage: Historic Highlands Charm w/ Screen Porch, Large Deck, Firepit have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Sanctuary Cottage: Historic Highlands Charm w/ Screen Porch, Large Deck, Firepit have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Sanctuary Cottage: Historic Highlands Charm w/ Screen Porch, Large Deck, Firepit to downtown Highlands?

This vacation home is 1.8 mi away from Highlands.

Sanctuary Cottage: Historic Highlands Charm w/ Screen Porch, Large Deck, Firepit Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great charm and location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
well appointed and clean
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline M.

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

Beautiful cottage in convenient location

My husband and I loved our stay at Sanctuary Cottage. The home was beautifully decorated and the neighborhood was convenient yet quiet. We felt right at home as soon as we walked in, lamps and music on as well as fresh cut flowers to welcome us. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy space for 4 adults and 2 small children. We loved the gas fireplace. Kitchen fully equipped. Bring all your own food tho. Salt & pepper enough coffee for 1 pot is the only food included.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

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

Great house!

We absolutely loved our stay at Sanctuary Cottage. It is such a lovely and comfortable home. We enjoyed sitting out on the deck for cocktails and looking at the stars. The screened porch is a perfect spot to hang out during the rainfall. The kitchen is very well appointed having everything you need. Everything was just right. Lots of great spots to cozy up with a book. We loved our stay and hope to go back next summer!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

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

The house was beautiful and well equipped with everything you could possibly need.

The property was great but the only problem was there was just one tv.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee D.

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

Great Family getaway

Perfect for our family of four! The kitchen was incredible, sunsets were fabulous and convenient to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia B.

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

Fantastic Vacation

The pictures of this property absolutely do not do it justice! It is FANTASTIC! The property owners have thought of every thing you might need! The linens and pillows on every single bed are fabulous! No expense was spared in this design! The outdoor space and views are amazing! We stayed here with our 15 year old, 6 year old and 3 year old. We hiked several local trails! Fantastic trip! You are just a few miles outside of town. Location is great!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021