. An environmentally beautiful setting that offers incredible views of the Little Tennessee River(a north flowing river), the surrounding mountains and various waterfalls and 2 streams on property, and is bordered by Forest Service Lands. The Great Locomotive Case was made across the River where you see the remains of the old railroad track. The large porch with 180 degree view of mountains.
Less than 2 mile to the famous Piggy Wiggle grocery.
*NEARBY TOWNS - Historic Highlands (resort town with world class golf courses. Cashiers( another resort town, also with world class golf courses). Dillard Ga., Franklin NC famous for gems mining as rubys, Clayton Ga, Sky Valley GA, Helen Ga. .Famous Tallulah George Falls State Park
, Cherokee NC, and Many hiking trails and water sports
*FLORA AND FAUNA - An incredible rich area in our flora - North Carolina is home of 69 different orchids, numerous ferns, the place is exceedingly in mushrooms and natural herbs this area was never glaciated).
*WILDLIFE - Deer, rabbit, wild turkey, birds in great quantities, wild turkeys, from blue heron to the ruby-throated hummingbirds... The hummingbirds arrive in late April and depart before the first frost.
*LOCATION - The cottage is located about 1 mile from HWY 441 and 2 miles to 12 restaurants including the famous Dillard House About 12 miles to Highlands from Dillard or if you are comfortable with mountain driving , be sure to take the Gorge Road from Highlands to Franklin - visit and photograph the waterfall along the route- Dry Falls, Bridal Veil and Cullasaja. Easy access to a private organic garden to pick produce in season. Paved driveway, fire pit and swing at one of the falls. Easy to get to the cottage. There are no winding roads and steep roads to get to the cottage destination. No traffic to hear, just the Little Tennessee River and birds. The mountain views from the cottage offer a change as the sun and clouds move across the faces of the mountains, leading the description of Land of Light and Shadow. Fire up the grill or cool off with the mountain streams, or waterfall or a dip in the river on the private property.
*HISTORIC SITES - Cherokee Village, Museum of Cherokee Indians, Thomas Wolfe home, Carl Sandburg Home or Biltmore House in Asheville. The Blue
Ridge Parkway. Family farm is partners with NC AGRITOURISM and joining the National Forest Service.
* MOUNTAINS - Standing Indian 5,499", Wayah Bald
5,499", Albert Mountain 4,200", Pickens Nose 4,900, Cole Mountain 4,500, Rabun Bold 4696 are among the most popular.
* CENTRALLY LOCATED - THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN RAILROAD, POLAR EXPRESS, HIGHLANDS OUTPOST, TUBE WORLD OF CATALOOCHEE, HELEN AND FRANKLIN NC, BILTMORE HOUSE, SKIING AWARD-WINNING WINERIES, HARRAHS CASINO, ART GALLERIES, FRANKLIN PICKING ON SQUARE, LOCAL BREWARIES, DISTILLERIES, LOTS OF HIKING TRAILS INCLUDING JANE HURT YARN INTERPRETIVE CENTER AT TALLULAH,GA HIGHLANDS AERIAL PARK. DEEP CREEK TUBING IN BRYSON CITY, NC. NANTAHALA OUTDOOR CENTER. WHITESIDE MOUNTAIN. RABUN BALD, BLACK ROCK MOUNTAIN STATE PARK, FAMOUS DRY FALLS, ELK WATCHING AT OCONALUFTREE VISITOR CENTER Cottage location is almost joining three states: N.C. ,SC, AND GA. Two bubbling brooks on property, several private trailheads on property and night stars for star glazing..