Title: ONCE UPON A STREAM- Storybook cottage on stream, perfect for family gatherings. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # ONCE UPON A STREAM- Storybook cottage on stream, perfect for family gatherings. Lakefront vacation home with a fitness center and a sauna ![Indoor pool, outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18764700/18764677/24bfce17.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18764700/18764677/574f6e24.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18764700/18764677/edb02f06.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18764700/18764677/81d2fd20.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18764700/18764677/af0d1563.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Once Upon a Stream in Sapphire, North Carolina. Plan your next 'adventurcation' and create memories with family and friends in the Blue Ridge Mountains, where this storybook English mountain cottage offers ultra high-speed GIGABIT Wifi and access to Sapphire Valley Resort amenities like Lake Fairfield for fishing, sailing, paddleboarding or swimming. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 143100 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Parking available - Pool - Gym - Dryer - Washer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### ONCE UPON A STREAM- Storybook cottage on stream, perfect for family gatherings. \*\*\*Now offering ultra high-speed GIGABIT Wifi\*\*\* \*\*\*New VIRTUAL TOUR- Stroll through the cottage at your leisure in 3-D\*\*\* We are PET-FRIENDLY! Welcome to "ONCE UPON A STREAM!" Escape from the ordinary and plan your next "adventurcation" in our storybook English mountain cottage complete with a rushing mountain stream that will keep the kids (and dog) busy for hours! Create memories with family and friends in the waterfall capital of the eastern U.S. that will last a lifetime. Don't settle for another ordinary vacation! Our goal is to offer a concierge-like vacation hospitality experience- not just a place for you to stay. We pride ourselves on helping you plan the perfect mountain getaway with recommendations on things to do, places to visit, and amazing restaurants and boutiques. That is truly what makes us different and why many guests choose to book with us. The mountains are meant to be a stress-free environment; we're here to make sure that holds true for your group! Just over an hour from Asheville, NC, ONCE UPON A STREAM is located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains in beautiful Sapphire, North Carolina. The cottage is conveniently located near shopping, dining, and all sorts of recreation. Cashiers, NC is just ten minutes away and the quaint town of Highlands, NC is only 25 minutes away. Lake Toxaway, NC is also nearby- just ten minutes away. There are more than a dozen spectacular waterfalls to hike and explore less than a half hour away. SAPPHIRE VALLEY RESORT Our guests also have full access to the Sapphire Valley Resort and all of its amazing amenities including the private Lake Fairfield where you can fish, and sail, paddle, and swim. Visit nearby Narrows Falls and all of the fabulous amenities at the Sapphire Valley Resort. The Sapphire Valley Recreation Center offers gem mining, three swimming pools (one heated indoor and two outdoor), two saunas, two hot tubs, locker rooms, mini-golf, arcade and game room, lounge with WiFi, tennis, playground, running track, par-3 golf course, direct access to the Horsepasture River, and much more. Guests can also purchase discounted tickets to the Biltmore Estate and other area attractions and tours. SKI SAPPHIRE VALLEY is also inside the Sapphire Valley Resort and offers tons of fun during the winter months. There is a Blue-diamond ski slope complete with quad chair lift and also a Bunny Slope. Frozen Falls is the tubing run and very popular with the kids. Our guests receive 25% off skiing, tubing, and rentals. Ski and Snowboard lessons are available at a very reasonable rate. We provide first in class concierge service and love to help our guests plan the ultimate mountain vacation. In addition, we provide our guests with access to our unique online guidebook complete with all of our favorite restaurants, things to do, and places to see. Once Upon a Stream is ideally set up for a two or three-family vacation getaway. The cottage is three levels with 4 BR/3.5 BA and sleeps up to 14 persons comfortably. MAIN LEVEL: offers a large master en-suite with a King-size bed topped with luxurious linens and high-end pillows. Relax after a long day of hiking in the over-sized jetted tub while enjoying the treetop view and taking in all of nature's beauty. UPPER LEVEL: features two additional bedrooms and a loft with pullout couch. The 2nd bedroom has a queen-sized bed topped with fine linens and pillows. Bedroom 3 has two queen log beds with amazingly comfortable memory foam mattresses and fine linens and pillows. LOWER LEVEL (Basement aka KID CAVE) is now complete and includes a large rec-room with two sets of mountain log bunk beds, a 55" 4KHD TV, Dish Network, BlueRay Player, Air Hockey table, and Foosball! The new basement also includes bedroom #4 with queen bed and full bathroom. Ideally situated on a 2-acre private lot, the cottage will spoil you to the point where you won't want to leave. Greet the morning with a cup of coffee on the large back deck. Stroll down the backyard hill along the meandering boulder pathway to the stone patio below and enjoy a glass of wine as you listen to the noisy stream. The kids will stay busy exploring and hiking up and downstream- bring your dog too! Whether you stay for a few nights or a few weeks, we strive to create a one of a kind experience for you at Once Upon a Stream. Please contact us for more information on booking your mountain getaway. Be sure to check out our other two homes nearby in Sapphire on VRBO: ONCE Upon a Stream #4258820 \* Sleeps 14, 4 BR, 3.5 BA, streamfront, pet-friendly TWICE Upon a Stream #2634264 \* Sleeps 10, 3 BR, 3.5 BA, streamfront, pet-friendly ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing - Ski lift privileges - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Heated pool - Hot tub - Indoor pool - Outdoor pool - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Memory foam mattress - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video games - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a village - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina - On a lake - On a river ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Boat - Foosball table - Golf - Gym - Heated pool - Kayak - Optional golf privileges - Ski lift privileges - Snow sports gear - Table tennis - Tennis - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Spelunking nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Property located in a resort - Unit size: 3,100 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53870000/53865200/53865144/97dfbd6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Treehouse - Luxury mountain living at the water’s edge of Hogback Lake Sapphire - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 70 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=53865144&PinnedHotelID=53865144&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113530000/113529300/113529272/8a0731f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Cabin Hot Tub, Trails, 2 Ponds & Waterfalls Cashiers - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews CA $262 CA $996 total includes taxes & fees Nov 6 - Nov 7 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=113529272&PinnedHotelID=113529272&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76800000/76790900/76790870/ccf3bbc5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### CRYSTAL CREEK ARCADE HOUSE! 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Non-refundable PET FEE applies. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Families are very warmly welcomed! ### 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 Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Once Upon Stream Rushing Mountain Stream Pet-friendly House Once Upon Stream Rushing Mountain Stream Pet-friendly Sapphire Once Upon Stream Rushing Mountain Stream Pet-friendly House Once Upon Stream Rushing Mountain Stream Pet-friendly Sapphire Once Upon Stream Rushing Mountain Stream Pet-friendly Once Upon A Stream Rushing Mountain Stream Pet friendly! Once Upon A Stream Rushing Mountain Stream Pet friendly! ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.12841%2C-83.01514&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=MxnnVYOGg27_GTLz6tiyB6uE_A4=) Sapphire, NC #### What's nearby - Hogback Lake - 1 min drive - 0.4 km - Sapphire National Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.4 km - Whisper Lake - 8 min drive - 4.1 km - Gorges State Park - 10 min drive - 8.1 km - Chattooga River - 14 min drive - 12.7 km #### Getting around - Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 63 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Tavern @ High Hampton - ‬16 min drive - ‪The Fix - ‬9 min drive - ‪Casa Amigos - ‬8 min drive - ‪Slab Town Pizza - ‬14 min drive - ‪Whiteside Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does ONCE UPON A STREAM- Storybook cottage on stream, perfect for family gatherings. have a pool? > Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is ONCE UPON A STREAM- Storybook cottage on stream, perfect for family gatherings. pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at ONCE UPON A STREAM- Storybook cottage on stream, perfect for family gatherings.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at ONCE UPON A STREAM- Storybook cottage on stream, perfect for family gatherings.? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is ONCE UPON A STREAM- Storybook cottage on stream, perfect for family gatherings. located? > This family-friendly Sapphire vacation home is located on a river, within a 15-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Hogback Lake. Whisper Lake is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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