River Song, A Delightful Mountain Retreat

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A cozy living room with leather sofas, a stone fireplace, wooden shelves, and large windows.
A covered outdoor patio with a table and chairs, large windows, and a view of greenery.
A wooden interior with a dining table, white chairs, a chandelier, and artwork on the walls.
A wooden room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a window, and a ceiling fan.
A spacious kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Indoor pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Sapphire, NC
  • Place, Lake Jocassee
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Western Carolina University
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Place, Fred W. Symmes Chapel
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Guest Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Sapphire

Located in Sapphire, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. Gorges State Park and Headwaters State Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cashiers Farmers Market and Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and horse riding.
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Map
Sapphire, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Glenville - 18 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Lake Jocassee - 25 min drive - 27.0 km
  • Lake Keowee - 34 min drive - 48.2 km
  • Western Carolina University - 44 min drive - 58.7 km
  • Fred W. Symmes Chapel - 55 min drive - 68.1 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Tavern @ High Hampton - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Grand Olde Station at Lake Toxaway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mica's Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Los Vaqueros - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cornucopia Restaurant - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does River Song, A Delightful Mountain Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is River Song, A Delightful Mountain Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at River Song, A Delightful Mountain Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at River Song, A Delightful Mountain Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Song, A Delightful Mountain Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River Song, A Delightful Mountain Retreat located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Whisper Lake and Hogback Lake. Gorges State Park is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very beautiful, spacious and comfortable home. The check in process and communication throughout was done well. The instructions on operating the fireplace could have been a bit better, and the rations on basic supplies, like dish soap, laundry detergent and toilet paper were limited, so just be prepared to purchase them at the dollar general store, really close by. The ammenites were fun and the path to the hidden waterfall and park was super easy and lots of fun for all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
yes very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving

Great Stay
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice spot

We enjoyed our visit here! Large spacious home in a great location, convenient to everything in the valley
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay in Sapphire

This is the 3rd year in a row that we’ve visited this area and we love it
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway!

House had everything we needed. Very peaceful and lots of space. Loved the short walk down to the river park and the incredible waterfall!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

Beautiful house in a beautiful community!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family reunion fun

We had a very good stay and the accommodations and the Sapphire amenities were great! Kitchen, gathering spaces and overall home was quite nice …
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing home

This home is amazing! Owner very responsive. Little riverside park and hike were relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good house. Good location.

This is a nice house with plenty of room. It accommodated two families with adult children very easily. There was a hiccup when we arrived, but the owner was easy to reach and we ironed things out quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Getaway

This was a great place for us to stay with two other families. We each had our own bedroom/s with bathroom and plenty of communal space to eat together and for the kids to play. The best part was the location, of course! A short walk or drive takes you to an incredible playground next to a creek where the kids can splash and play. Walk down a path from there and you will find a gorgeous waterfall where you can swim at the bottom! Lake Fairfield, which you have access to via the host, is a gorgeous lake!!! Host was very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
River song is a wonderful house for a family vacation. There is an amazing playground a 5 minute walk away and a path leads from there along a creek to a waterfall. There are many activities available at the Sapphire Club, weather dependent. It is a wonderful area for hiking for all abilities. Altogether we saw 12 waterfalls. At the end of our stay it rained for several days and we enjoyed the puzzles and games at the house. The house is well-equipped, with an abundance of towels and a well-equipped kitchen. You cannot go wrong with River Song!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Birthday for cousin / Memorial Day weekend

House is wonderful, well-equipped in the kitchen , furnished perfectly for large groups, beds were comfortable, CLEAN….. HOWEVER, arrived to finding the water had been cut off for some unknown reason prior and it made our first night frustrating as no flushing, no hand-washing, no cooking, no ice, etc. The owners were equally frustrated, plus, it was a holiday weekend and Friday night! NC water came and turned water on, thankfully. Wi-FI took a while to connect with phones and then never got connected with laptops and that was not good for cousin who needed to check-in with work. TV's are Smart TVs , but more guidance/instructions are needed .... renters need to be TV remote and "app-saavy." House is conveniently located to town and eating establishments. Mountains are majestic!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. This house is perfect for family groups.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home! Great hosts!

Incredible house in a beautiful, secluded area surrounded by woods. Having bedrooms on both floors plus the large game room area on the lower floor was a great way to give our large family space. Loved the wooded views from many vantage points! We so appreciated the communications with the owners and manager even over the holidays. Lynne and her husband are great hosts and will ensure an excellent stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our stay

It was a great place to meet family for the holiday. We had ample room for everyone and it was s great setting.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Home!!!

This home was gorgeous and a perfect location. The leaves were changing which just added to the experience. My family and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Labor Day in the mountains

The open floor plan was perfect for our family. It was a rainy weekend, so most of our planned outdoor activities were impossible, but we had a great time indoors playing games, cooking, sharing meals together. Property owner was super responsive. We especially loved the screened porch where we could be outside and stay dry.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for our Family vacation

This house was perfect for our family Mountain vacation. Exactly as portrayed in the description, clean and all systems and appliances in working order. Plenty of room for 6 Adults and a toddler. Communication with the Owners was excellent both before our stay and during when we had a question. We particularly appreciated the extra linens, abundance of towels and the Pack and Play with infant linens and towels for our 14 month old Grandbaby. The neighborhood was peaceful with a short walk to a nice Riverside park and we could hear the River from the porches where we spent most of our time. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great rentals

Nice house in a nice neighborhood. Convenient to Cashiers and area attractions. Easy process with the owner. Will definitely inquire about future stays
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

We enjoyed staying at this listing. It was clean, spacious, and neighborhood was welcoming.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wow!

Wonderful neighborhood and location. Loved the space offering both privacy and a place to gather. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home for a family gathering!

We had a truly amazing Christmas holiday with our family at Lynne and Scott's home this December. The home is warm, nicely furnished, beds comfortable and amenities abundant. We especially enjoyed the very large kitchen where with a chef in the family we often gathered for long periods as meals were being prepared. We also found the combination of warmth of the living room in front of the fireplace, and coziness of the sitting room off to the side allowed for large and more intimate gatherings. Add to this a downstairs TV/family room where we could be louder without disturbing one another. As well the layout of split bedrooms / bathrooms upstairs and 2 additional bedrooms and bath down gave us so much room when we needed a bit of space. We also found the outdoor screened in porches comfortable, and with a table large enough for a meal and a porch swing all of which allowed us to enjoy the sounds of the river below. We found the recreation center, pool, hot tubs and game room a nice addition, as were the play area and hiking trail to the falls. Lynne was quick to respond to questions and pleasant beyond expectation to work with. We will return again I am sure and I do not hesitate to encourage you to use this home should it appear to fit your need.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family mountain trip

Home was large enough for our family and in a nice country club location.The downstairs rooms were very nice and provided a nice quiet area for our granddaughter.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Multi-generational Family Tri0

Large, spacious house on a heavily wooded lot. We had a lot of space for everyone in the family and especially enjoyed the screened in porches. The communication with the house owners was always very prompt and easy. The access to the Sapphire Valley Resort is a great perk.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
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