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Lakeside Cottage, on Whisper Lake with Gorgeous Lake & Mountain Views.

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A cabin surrounded by dense forest, with a lake in the foreground.
A wooden gate with a number '505' and a small house in a forested area.
A two-story house with a balcony and a deck, surrounded by trees.
A spacious loft-style living area with a stone fireplace, red sofas, a dining table, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a stone fireplace, and a dining table set for four.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Foosball on-site
    A rare find — the foosball table is waiting for you.
  • Your private hideaway
    Guests love the secluded location for peace and quiet.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Nantahala National Forest
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Shared communal pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Sapphire, NC
  • Place, Whisper Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Jocassee
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Western Carolina University
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Lakeside Cottage, on Whisper Lake with Gorgeous Lake & Mountain Views.

This lakefront home is situated alongside tranquil Whisper Lake in the heart of Sapphire Valley. This spacious, 4 bedroom & 4 bathroom home has 2 living areas (upstairs & downstairs) each with a wrap-around deck and lake views from which can be heard the sound of running water. The upstairs has an expansive Great Room that features a gas fireplace and wall of windows overlooking the lake and mountains. The downstairs can function as a second living area and includes a living room with gas fireplace, access to the lower wrap-around deck and a game room with books, family board games, and a foosball table. All four bedrooms are roomy with good views and have access to a full bath. The fully stocked kitchen has a double wall oven. The outside garden has many flowers designed to attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Take a stroll down the pathway through the lush foliage where you'll find a private dock and canoe (available for your use). Good fishing for bluegills and bass on this peaceful lake (no motorized vehicles allowed). For a small fee, guests have access to the many Sapphire Valley Resort amenities (golf, tennis, indoor and outdoor pools, mini-golf, pool table, ping-pong, a fitness center and game room) and access to 55+ acre Fairfield Lake (swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, and motorized boating or sailing). Please ask for details. Holidays are a four (4) night minimum.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 1341898vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Sapphire

Located in Sapphire, this holiday home is in the mountains. Gorges State Park and Highlands Biological Station reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cashiers Farmers Market and Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute.
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Sapphire, NC

What's nearby

  • Whisper Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Glenville - 24 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Lake Jocassee - 34 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Lake Keowee - 43 min drive - 44.3 km
  • Western Carolina University - 50 min drive - 57.8 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grand Olde Station at Lake Toxaway - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Tavern @ High Hampton - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Buck's Coffee Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Mica's Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Los Vaqueros - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Cottage, on Whisper Lake with Gorgeous Lake & Mountain Views. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakeside Cottage, on Whisper Lake with Gorgeous Lake & Mountain Views.?

As of 13 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakeside Cottage, on Whisper Lake with Gorgeous Lake & Mountain Views. on 25 Oct 2026 start from AU$2,001, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Cottage, on Whisper Lake with Gorgeous Lake & Mountain Views.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Cottage, on Whisper Lake with Gorgeous Lake & Mountain Views.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside Cottage, on Whisper Lake with Gorgeous Lake & Mountain Views. located?

This family-friendly Sapphire holiday home is located in the mountains, just steps away from Nantahala National Forest and Whisper Lake. Hogback Lake is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 61 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay at this lakeside home in Sapphire. The house sits tucked among the trees with big decks that look straight out over the calm water—waking up to that view every morning felt unreal. There’s a little dock right below if you want to sit by the lake or just listen to the quiet. Super private and peaceful, the kind of place that makes you forget about everything else. Perfect mountain escape!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend get-away

Nice house on a beautiful and peaceful lake; great for canoeing, resting, enjoying the quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sapphire Weekend

Absolutely picture perfect mountain rental for a Fall gathering of old friends from Charlotte, ATL, and North Georgia!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful get away

Great location in Sapphire Valley. Lovely deck. Near golf and Sapphire resort amenities for a small fee. Spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location, although the circuitous roads are a little tricky. Luckily, Eddy gave very specific directions. The house was very clean and comfortable with a lovely view of the lake. This is a great spot to get away from it all, and the property manager made himself completely available.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

VERY restful!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family had a wonderful time here! The house is large and clean, the view wonderful, the lake quiet. We certainly would rent here again.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Cottage at Whisper Lake in Sapphire, NC

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Review is detailed and is being emailed to
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Lake House!

This house was awesome! It's enormous and could easily sleep 12. The bedrooms were spacious and comfortable and there was plenty of bedding and towels (beach towels would be a nice addition).The views are spectacular and it is serene and quiet. We loved using the canoe, foosball table and games. It has a nice kitchen and we cooked several meals and used the grill. It has plenty of pots, pans, utensils, plates, etc - my only wish was that it had more simple staples like oil & vinegar, spices, etc. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Whisper Lake

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property was exactly as described in VRBO. The property was very clean, well equipped and in very good condition. The property is large enough for everyone to gather in one spot, yet still have private space due to the separation of the rooms. We had a couple of items which needed attention at check in, but they were resolved satisfactorily. We would rent again at this location, and I would recommend the property.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful House and Surroundings

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a Family Vacation here for 10 days in July. The Rental Agent was extremely helpful with any questions since this was our first time staying in the area. The house has 3 floors with plenty of sleeping arrangements for everyone. The house and bathrooms were clean which is very important to us as renters. Kitchen was good with plenty of dishes. Very nice New Coffee Maker, but thePots and Pans were a bit old and rugged. Plenty of towels and the Washer/Dryer were very nice.Loved the Lake for swimming and the canoe was fun. We had a wonderful Ten Days there.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lakeside cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful stay. Loved having Lake access and use of sapphire amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Management Service could not have been more accommodating. Good location and house had a great view of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Evaluation of VRBO Property #1341898, Lakeside Cottage, Whisper Lake, Sapphire, NC

We have had five visits to the Highlands, Cashiers, and Sapphire area over the past 6 years, to all different houses. This was the first time we have been disappointed with the accommodations. It was stated in previous evaluations that the parking was extremely limited. Only two cars can be parked without hanging out into the road. It is then 21 steps down from the parking area to the main level of the house. This was no fun with suitcases or tenants with orthopedic problems. The lighting at the top of the stairs did not function. That was a bit unsafe. Our biggest objection had to do with the ventless fireplaces. I tried one the first day and the house was filled with propane fumes. Propane vapors are definitely toxic. It was a great disappointment to spend a week in the mountains without being able to use a fireplace. Written instructions for the television would be helpful. Eddy, the property manager, had to go over this with us over the phone. The upper deck was nice for sitting, but there were only two high Adirondack chairs. There was a wrought iron table and chairs. There is not much of a view of the lake, due to the trees. You are able to see the orange and yellow kayaks standing up at the community area across the lake. There were no comfortable chairs on the lower deck, only two of the wrought iron chairs. The advertisement photos showed Adirondack chairs down there. There was no view at all from the lower deck. The housekeeping left a lot to be desired. There was mildew in the downstairs shower. I found a bunch of hair on the wall of it, when I took my first shower. When we plugged in cell phone chargers near the head of the bed, there was at least five years of dust and dirt. The middle level tub was wiped with a disposable Lysol wipe when we arrived. It came out black. The silverware drawer was dirty, containing dust, food, and hair. It had to be washed. A Jacuzzi tub is downstairs. We couldn’t figure out how to work it. There were no instructions for it. This is probably just as well, as who knows what would come out of the jets. The lights over that tub and in the bathroom closet weren’t functioning. The middle bathroom downstairs has a shallow tub, but no shower. It has been mentioned about the difficulty in getting down to the lake. It is quite steep and involves going down under a tunnel of rhododendrons. The dock is smaller than a twin bed. There was only one aluminum paddle. The dock is close to a spillway over a dam.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious retreat on lake and mountains

Very nice and large home. We enjoyed the beautiful views, ample space, and comfortable furniture. We are a family of five and it was terrific to have a bedroom and private bath for Mom and Dad and each of our mostly adult children. We enjoyed using the canoe and the reasonably priced amenity cards. The fitness center was well equipped and our youngest son enjoyed the arcade at the rec center. Property is close to parks and trails and other recreational activities. Mattresses are very firm, but that’s better than too soft. Propery could definitely accommodate a larger family, but we all liked having our own space. We cooked almost all of our meals in the kitchen. It’s not fancy, but it had everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Only issue was parking.

This is a great rental cottage and location. There is not a lot of room for off-street parking at the cottage (maximum of 1-2 vehicles), and access to the front door from the off-street parking involves a fairly steep set of steps. Otherwise, very pleased.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot to relax and explore

Wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Whisper Lake Property

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This rental property was conveniently located near golfing,fishing,shopping and great restaurants. The view of the lake from the two level porches was great and the view of the surrounding mountain area was beautiful as well. Our party of four couples had a great enjoyable time. The only negative was one of the bedrooms had no closet and the bathroom had no shower only a tub. Overall the property was very accommodating.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Spot

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice house. Excellent for two families. Nice linens and comfortable beds. A little removed from civilization, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Should be gorgeous in the fall.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lakeside Cottage-Secluded nature lovers' paradise!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our 50th wedding celebration with family was made delightful with the house being exactly as stated, along with the other amenities. The only drawback was the winding road (Highway 64) to get to the cottage. The area abounds with wild life, waterfalls, fishing, and various places to collect rocks & minerals, especially a shop in Brevard NC, which my 2 grand children enjoyed. I sincerely recommend this to everyone. There are always a few things which could be corrected, such as replacing a leaking blender, providing adequate trash bags, parking for only 3 automobiles, failure of management to notify us of a "boil order" for the water, which a neighbor conveyed to us.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Delightful summer experience of the lake

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a delightful summer experience on the lake, fishing (and catching bream and bass) and canoeing every day. The house was just as presented, clean and everything worked just fine. The second living room was great for the kids to separate from the adults. Also, the Sapphine amenities were a great asset. All in all, an excellent experience.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful, spacious and comfortable

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: WE had a wonderful time at Lakeside Cottage. The home was very comfortable and clean. The location was great for going into Cashiers and seeing the sights. It was just the 2 of us but a family of 10-12 could also be comfortable there. My husband got to do a little fishing from the canoe. It was very private and relaxing.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Memorial Day weekend retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful setting and great accommodations. Really enjoyed throwing a line in the lake and catching a couple of small mouth bass. Had a small issue with the hot water after the first night, but Eddy at Silver Creek had his guy out first thing the next morning and we had hot water before breakfast. Nice job. Would highly recommend staying, but the only concern might be all the stairs you have to travel getting to the front door.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great getaway for a big family

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful time at this beautiful cabin. It was extremely well kept and furnished well. The property manager could not have been more helpful. He returned calls immediately and took care of the property as if it were his own
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Get Away

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Large home with bedrooms on three levels. Quiet lake. Very relaxing and good restaurants nearby.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

peaceful

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This lovely home is set on a serene and peaceful and beautiful little lake. Photo ops abound! The home itself is large and was perfect for our three families. Each family settled in on one of the three floors so each had their private space, and we would spend most the time gathering in the expansive great room with adjoining kitchen and dining room. We are foodies and prepared wonderful meals in the fully equipped kitchen. Waterfall hikes are nearby, and our little ones loved the swimming pool. You are truly out in nature, but close enough to Cashiers to get to the grocery store and some antiquing. Also near Lake Glenville to rent a pontoon. It's a lovely place for a serene and restful vacation with cool temps...a great place to escape the heat of Texas.

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