Dragonfly Cottage is a Charming Craftsman w/ Porch + Chinquapin Community Perks

Elevate your Blue Ridge Mountains experience at this gorgeous 2-bed, 2-bath vacation rental, a newly built cottage 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!
Additionally, dog owners will love Dragonfly’s new fenced-in area located just steps away from the new covered back porch!
You won't have to travel far for other 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.

And don’t worry if the power goes out. Dragonfly Cottage is equipped with a whole house 26kW generator that will keep the lights on in the event of a power outage.

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 do not have access to 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.
OUTDOOR LIVING: Furnished screened-in porch w/ cushioned patio furniture, outdoor flat-screen TV, wooded views and mountain view. There is a covered front porch with rocking chairs and mountain views, and a covered back/side porch with a gas grill. There are two fire pits (one at the Outpost and on at Tulip Pond) available for your use.
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, toaster, knife set, dishware/flatware, bakeware, island with seating.
MUDROOM: The perfect place to dry off and clean up – for you and your dogs – after a long hike or leisurely stroll through Natures Walk. This room features two built-in benches, a coat rack, a large farmhouse sink, a wine/drinks fridge, an ice maker, and extra towels for you to keep your canine friends clean and dry. You will also find an excellent Coffee Station here, with a Keurig coffee maker, a 12-cup coffee maker and a coffee bean grinder. A smokeless grill, air fryer, blender, and other utensils are stored here. Also kept in the mudroom for your use: Hiking poles, pickleball equipment, and disc golf equipment.
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. Do not allow dogs on furniture. Natures Walk is a private neighborhood. The Dragonfly has its own fenced-in mini dog park for you and your dogs to enjoy, but DO NOT let dogs out unsupervised or run unleashed into other yards and DO pick up after your dog.
PARKING: Covered parking under the two-car carport, with more driveway parking (4+ vehicles) available.
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.
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 5 exterior security cameras. One captures the front porch, walkway, and driveway. One captures the back porch and carport parking. One captures the side of the cabin opposite the driveway. One captures the backyard, and one captures the fenced-in dog area. 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.

*This is an animal friendly (DOGS ONLY) property. Pets must be approved and a pet fee is required.*

[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. ]

CANCELLATION POLICY: Our cancellation policy (effective for bookings confirmed after April 1, 2024) is outlined below:
For reservations that are 21 days or less, A reservation cancelled ( by email receipt ) between 0 - 45 days prior to arrival is not eligible for a refund. If reservation is cancelled more than 45 days prior to arrival, guest shall receive a refund of all payments made* less a cancellation fee of 10% of the total cost of the reservation AND the cost of any trip insurance if purchased.
*Refunds do not include third-party service fees as those are determined by the booking site and we do not control how those funds are processed.
For any reservations that are more than 21 days, No refund will be given unless the property is re-rented over the previously booked dates.
You may purchase Travel insurance to cover your trip for cancellations. Contact Highlands Vacation Rentals for details.