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A red cabin with a porch, a deck, and a small table with an umbrella. - Sassafras Gap Retreat (Highlands)
A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a window with curtains. - Sassafras Gap Retreat (Highlands)
A cozy living room with a fireplace, patterned sofa, and curtains. - Sassafras Gap Retreat (Highlands)
A staircase with white balusters and wooden steps leading to a second floor. - Sassafras Gap Retreat (Highlands)
A spacious dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a window, and a staircase with white railings. - Sassafras Gap Retreat (Highlands)
Sassafras Gap Retreat provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms136 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Sassafras Gap Retreat

  • Gather at Sassafras Gap Retreat!
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    This 2 bed/2 bath mountain cottage in Highlands, NC is surrounded by nature and is a real home away from home! The living room, kitchen, dining table, and upstairs loft offer the ultimate cozy spaces to hang out, play board games, and fully enjoy your vacation. Venture outside to play cornhole in the front yard with our free boards, or roast s'mores by the fire pit too! Guests will also find complimentary gifts from Sassafras Gap Apothecary waiting inside when they arrive!

    *This property has a non-refundable 5% Credit Card fee regardless of cancellation policy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,463 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please leave the thermostat on: in Winter; Heat: 55, or in Summer; A/C: 80
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Located in Highlands, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Highlands Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center and Old Edwards Club. Highlands Biological Station and Cashiers Farmers Market are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks, winery tours and birdwatching. Visit our Highlands travel guide
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Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • A covered bridge named Will Henry Stevens Bridge with a wooden structure and lattice design.
    The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts
    10 min drive - 6.8 km
  • A golf course with a cloudy sky.
    Highlands Country Club
    11 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Highlands Playhouse
    9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Cullasaja River Gorge
    9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Highlands Art Gallery
    10 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
    99 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wildcat Cliffs Country Club
    20 min drive
  • Oak Steakhouse
    19 min drive
  • The Klapdohr
    11 min drive
  • Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern
    11 min drive
  • Shell
    11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sassafras Gap Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sassafras Gap Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sassafras Gap Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sassafras Gap Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sassafras Gap Retreat located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Chattahoochee National Forest. Cullasaja River Gorge and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Sassafras Gap Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional