Minutes to Town, Lake, & Hiking + 2 Fireplaces & Trail Access
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Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Outdoor space
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- Lake GlenvillePlace, Lake Glenville7 min walk
- Old Edwards ClubPlace, Old Edwards Club11 min drive
- Lake KeoweePlace, Lake Keowee42 min drive
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About the area
Cashiers
What's nearby
- Lake Glenville - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
- Old Edwards Club - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
- Whitewater Falls - 26 min drive - 30.7 km
- Western Carolina University - 31 min drive - 34.3 km
- Lake Keowee - 42 min drive - 55.2 km
Restaurants
- The Local - 12 min drive
- The Tavern @ High Hampton - 11 min drive
- Whiteside Brewing Company - 8 min drive
- Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - 15 min drive
- Buck's Coffee Cafe - 8 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.
Minutes to Town, Lake, & Hiking + 2 Fireplaces & Trail Access
- 2 large stone wood-burning fireplaces (firewood provided)
- Fully stocked kitchen, drip coffee & grill for all your cooking needs
- Expansive porches with outdoor dining, porch swing, & stone fireplace
- Countless trails, waterfalls, & mountain range views (0-30 min)
- Boating, swimming, & fishing on Lake Glenville (12 min to Marina)
- Explore the beautiful towns of Cashiers & Highlands (8-20 min)
Nestled at 3,677' in the Appalachian Rainforest, this serene mountain retreat offers trail access to Mule Kickin' Falls and Lake Glenville - the highest lake east of the Mississippi. Unwind by the indoor or outdoor fireplaces, sip coffee on the front porch swing, or explore the lush mountain trails. This 3BR/2BA cottage features a luxurious covered back porch, fully stocked kitchen, spacious living area with a 65" smart TV, and plush tempur-pedic-style beds - ensuring relaxation and tranquility during your stay!
The space:
3 bedroom | 2 full bathroom (sleeps up to 6 people comfortably)
Master bedroom: Queen Bed, full bathroom, & walk-in closet
Guest Bedroom #1: Queen Bed, closet, & shared, full guest bathroom
Guest Bedroom #2: Queen Bed, closet, & shared, full guest bathroom
Amenities:
OUTDOOR:
- Expansive, covered back porch & entertainment area
- Outdoor fireplace (*firewood provided)
- Outdoor dining area
- Outdoor lounge area
- Recteq Grill
- Ring toss game
- Hiking trail access from back porch
- Large, covered front porch
- Front porch swing
- 2 front porch rocking chairs
- Electronic, keyless door entry
KITCHEN:
- Fully stocked kitchen: hot & iced coffee maker, crock pot, fridge, microwave, blender, cookware, bakeware, glassware, dishware, griddle, knife block, bamboo charcuterie tray, fully stocked spice rack, placemats, & dishwasher
- Bumbo booster seat provided, if needed (6 months - 3 years)
LIVING ROOM
- Comfortable, sprawling L couch
- Indoor Fireplace (*firewood provided)
- 65" Smart TV
- Board & card games, frisbee, & balls
- Books, local magazines, local maps, & guides for the area
BATHROOMS:
- Hairdryer provided per bathroom
- Basic bathroom toiletries provided: shampoo, conditioner, soap, body wash, & lotion
- Towels provided
- Shower/tub in both bathrooms
BEDROOMS:
- Luxurious tempur-pedic style beds + gel cooling pillows in the master bedroom
- Closets & dressers in each bedroom
- Linens provided
- Clothes hangers in all closets
- Baby Bjorn travel crib & 2 sheets provided, if needed.
- Sound machine
- Overhead fan & an oscillating fan per each bedroom
WHOLE HOUSE:
- Brand New (July 2025) Central A/C & heat
- Free 300mbps Wifi
- Washer and dryer
- Oscillating space heater
- Monitor provided for those looking to get some work done
PARKING:
-Free parking for up to 3 cars
Explore the Area:
Hiking | Boating | Golfing | Fishing | Shopping | Dining | Local Events
- Located in the beautiful community of Trillium Golf & Lake Club
- Downtown Cashiers, NC (9 minutes)
- Lake Glenville (walking distance or 10 minutes to Signal Ridge Marina)
- Downtown Highlands, NC (22 minutes)
- Whiteside Mountain Trail (15 minutes)
- High Hampton Golf & Resort (13 minutes)
- Sapphire, NC (15 minutes)
- Sapphire Valley Ski Resort (16 minutes)
- High Falls Trail (17 minutes)
- Whitewater Falls (30 minutes)
- Gorges State Park (27 minutes)
- Lonesome Valley (15 minutes)
- Chimney Pond Farm (15 minutes)
- Dry Falls (25 minutes)
- Cashiers Sliding Rock (20 minutes)
** Ask about our Travel Guide and local recommendations!
DIRECTIONS: All major map platforms lead you straight to our front door
We look forward to welcoming you to Blue Bear Cottage!
Property amenities
Ski
- Close to skiing
- Snowboarding nearby
Internet
- Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Ice maker
- Lobster/crab pot
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster
- Water dispenser
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room
Entertainment
- Books
- Games
- Music library
- Smart TV
- Video library
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor furniture
- 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.
- Area rugs in public areas
- Hardwood flooring in public areas
- No lift (single-level property)
- Single level property
- Smooth flooring in public areas
- Thin carpet in public areas
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In the mountains
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near a hospital
- Near the marina
- Next to a golf course
- On a lake
Things to do
- Birdwatching nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Mountain climbing nearby
- Rafting nearby
- Rock climbing nearby
- Sledding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Water tubing 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)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Deadbolt lock
General
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- Comprehensive recycling policy
- Water dispenser
Policies
Check-in
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Contactless check-out available
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 complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Leave beds unmade
Bag all trash & leave it in the laundry room area
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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