Elevate your Blue Ridge Mountains experience at this gorgeous 2-bed, 2-bath vacation rental, a newly built cabin where luxury and comfort are found in every detail. Dragonfly Cottage is a Charming Craftsman w/ Porch + Community Perks located in the gate community of Chinquapin, NC. Sleeps 6. Managed by Cashiers Vacation Rentals, a locally owned company. *This is an animal Friendly property. Pets must be approved and a pet fee is required.* Elevate your Blue Ridge Mountains experience at this gorgeous 2-bed, 2-bath vacation rental, a newly built cabin where luxury and comfort are found in every detail. Nestled in the Natures Walk section of Glenville’s Chinquapin neighborhood, just minutes from Cashiers, Sapphire, Lake Glenville, and Lake Toxaway, this cottage boasts unbeatable community amenities like a dog park, 13 miles of hiking trails, a driving range, and pickleball courts! You won't have to travel far for fun, either. Nearby Cashiers and Highlands offer shopping and dining, or you can drive a little farther and visit the fabulous Biltmore Estate in Asheville or the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. CHINQUAPIN AMENITIES: Chinquapin is a gated community with numerous amenities and 13 miles of hiking trails, with six waterfalls within a short hike of the Dragonfly Cottage! Amenities available for guests include a dog park, a playground with swing set, a croquet course, two firepits (one at the Outpost and one at Tulip Pond), pickleball courts, a driving range, a putting green, an 18-hole putt-putt course, a batting cage, an archery range, fishing at Tulip Pond and Wolf Lake, kayaks on Wolf Lake, and a disc golf course. Renters are not allowed to use the inside of the clubhouse (Outpost), but they can use the large outdoor grill under the pavilion next to the clubhouse, the adjacent fire pit, and the outdoor TVs. Additionally, from Memorial Day Weekend through mid-October, Chinquapin hosts parties at the Outpost that are available for renters. The parties feature food and drinks, games and snacks for kids, and a live band that performs at the Chinquapin outdoor band stand. OUTDOOR LIVING: Furnished screened-in porch w/ cushioned patio furniture, outdoor flat-screen TV, wooded views, mountain view, gas grill, and fire pits (at the Outpost and the Tulip Pond). INDOOR LIVING: 4 Smart TVs, gas fireplace, board games, Pack’ ‘n Play, ceiling fans, en-suite bathrooms, vaulted ceilings, open floor plan. KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, Keurig coffee maker, 12-cup coffee maker, coffee bean grinder, toaster, knife set, dishware/flatware, bakeware, island with seating, indoor smokeless grill, air fryer, blender. GENERAL: Free high-speed WiFi, central heating and air conditioning, washer and dryer, linens, towels, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, dog kennel/crate (36 inches long, 24 inches tall, 23 inches wide), NEMA 14-50 outlet for level 2 EV charger. ACCESS: Outdoor stairs required for access to cottage and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility. DOGS ALLOWED: This is a dog-friendly cottage (dogs only), with a maximum of 2 dogs, approved in advance. A pre-paid pet fee is required. No dogs allowed on furniture. Nature's Walk is a private neighborhood. Do not let dogs out unsupervised or run unleashed or into other yards, and DO pick up after your dog. PARKING: Parking Pad and Driveway (4+ vehicles) EXPLORE NATURE: Chinquapin has 13 miles of hiking trails plus 6 waterfalls on-site. Additionally, Panthertown Valley, a 6,300-acre back-country area in the Nantahala National Forest, is right around the corner. Offering visitors a wide variety of places to explore, Panthertown has become a popular destination for hikers, mountain bikers, equestrians, rock climbers, anglers, school groups, summer camps, scout troops, and waterfall chasers. The Panthertown Salt Rock Gap Trailhead is just a half-mile walk from the Dragonfly! Other areas to explore include the Pines Recreation Area (10.5 miles), High Falls Trailhead (10.5 miles), Silver Run Falls Trailhead (11 miles), Gorges State Park (14.5 miles), Turtleback Falls (15 miles), Whitewater Falls (20 miles), Pisgah National Forest (30 miles). DAY TRIPS: Cherokee Casino (43 miles) Great Smoky Mountains National Park (48 miles), Asheville (66 miles), Biltmore Estate (68.5 miles), Pigeon Forge (87 miles), Sevierville (94 miles). AIRPORTS: Asheville Regional Airport (51 miles); Greenville/Spartanburg (52 miles), Knoxville (142 miles), Charlotte (167 miles). NO EVENTS: No events, parties, or large gatherings allowed at the Dragonfly. COMMUNITY PARTIES: Community parties with food and live music can be attended at the Outpost (clubhouse) every 2nd or 3rd Saturday from Memorial Day weekend through mid-October. 2024 Dates: May 25, June 15, June 29, July 13, July 27, August 31, September 14, October 5, October 19. UNDER DEVELOPMENT: Because Natures Walk is a neighborhood under development, guests might experience normal construction noise from 8 am-4 pm Monday through Friday. EV CHARGER: This property features a NEMA 14-50 EV Outlet for a level 2 Charger. Please note that the charging cord is not provided. SECURITY CAMERAS: Your safety matters. This property features 3 exterior security cameras. One captures the front porch, walkway, and driveway. One captures the back porch and parking pad. One captures the side of the cabin opposite the driveway. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras actively record video and sound. NO UTVs: Chinquapin HOA rules prohibit renters from bringing UTVs or ATVs or driving UTVs/ATVs on the Chinquapin property. Only Chinquapin property owners are allowed to bring or drive UTVs or ATVs.