Hickory Heaven - Spectacular mountain view in charming home/Resort Amenities

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A spacious living room with a large window, a wooden ceiling, and a white sofa.
A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, a chandelier, and a fireplace.
A white cabin with a stone chimney, a deck with outdoor furniture, and a surrounding forest.
A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage.
A spacious kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, and stainless steel appliances.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Enjoy the heated pool
    A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Dog-friendly
  • Indoor pool
  • On-site fitness centre

Explore the area

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Sapphire, NC
  • Place, Hogback Lake
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Jocassee
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Western Carolina University
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Sapphire

Located in Sapphire, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Gorges State Park and Highlands Biological Station, while Highlands Art Gallery and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts are cultural highlights. Cashiers Farmers Market and Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Map
Sapphire, NC

What's nearby

  • Hogback Lake - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lake Glenville - 17 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Lake Jocassee - 28 min drive - 29.4 km
  • Western Carolina University - 42 min drive - 55.4 km
  • Fred W. Symmes Chapel - 58 min drive - 70.5 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grand Olde Station at Lake Toxaway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Tavern @ High Hampton - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Buck's Coffee Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mica's Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Los Vaqueros - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Hickory Heaven - Spectacular mountain view in charming home/Resort Amenities have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Hickory Heaven - Spectacular mountain view in charming home/Resort Amenities?

As of 2 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hickory Heaven - Spectacular mountain view in charming home/Resort Amenities on 29 Mar 2027 start from AU$738, 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.

Is Hickory Heaven - Spectacular mountain view in charming home/Resort Amenities pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Hickory Heaven - Spectacular mountain view in charming home/Resort Amenities?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hickory Heaven - Spectacular mountain view in charming home/Resort Amenities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hickory Heaven - Spectacular mountain view in charming home/Resort Amenities?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hickory Heaven - Spectacular mountain view in charming home/Resort Amenities located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Hogback Lake. Whisper Lake and Sapphire National Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 119 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I traveled to Sapphire Valley and stayed fr the week. Very beautiful house. The kitchen was so well stocked. Everything u need to make a great meal which we did. The master bed was so comfortable. If we ever come bac to NC we will stay there
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Loves the cabin and had a great trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2026
Glad you enjoyed it! Lisa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay for our family at the cabin. Place was super clean and had everything we needed. Nice and close to Cashiers and Highlands for some civilization if needed, and awesome waterfalls and outdoor areas.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan 2026
So glad you enjoyed it!! Perfect guests and we hope you come back again! Lisa
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views. Lovely location. Could use a little tlc, but definitely a lovely experience. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2026
Thank you for the review. See you next time. Lisa
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location and view were good. Host replied quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2025
Thank you! We hope you come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great Place, Great Host.

Beautiful location that exceeded my expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
So happy! We look forward to your return visit! Lisa
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very Relaxing Stay

We rented this property to get away from the coastal Georgia heat during the summer.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2021
Glad you enjoyed it! Lisa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very nice house with a beautiful view!

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was great and the view was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
I am so happy you enjoyed this special time in the mountains with your family. We look forward to having you back. Lisa
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

. BEAUTIFUL NC MOUNTAINS

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. The location and general area are even better than we expected.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
So glad you enjoyed it! We are going next week! Lisa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place

Great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2024
Thank you and we would love to have you come back! We got a little dusting of snow last night! Lisa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view! Hosts were so quick to respond to any questions I had too. Great indoor fireplace, little outdoor fire pit too. Quick drive into Cashiers as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Nov 2025
We’d love having you as a guest. We would love to have you again. thank you again, Lisa.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great Common Area and View

We loved the location of the house and amenities in the association. The common area and view were amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2023
Thank you! We hope you will come back for another visit soon. Lisa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay

We had a wonderful stay at Hickory Heaven. The owner responded quickly when we contacted them about a beeping smoke alarm. Beautiful views and comfortable beds! We will certainly stay again if we are ever back in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thank you the nice review! We look forward to your return visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay at Hickory Heaven

My husband and I had planned several day trips but the view from the deck at our house was so beautiful and the whole house so comfortable that we spent most days just hanging out at home.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2022
So glad you enjoyed it! It’s a pretty special place’. Thank you! Perfect guests! Lisa
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Pretty views, older property, but suitable for our needs.

The property is older and in need of some repairs, but all in all, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Many thanks! I am glad you enjoyed it. We are doing some updates during this month and next when it isn’t rented! Lisa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Holly Forest Home

This is a very good location. Nice view, nice and quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2023
So glad you enjoyed it! Perfect guests and we hope you wulll come again. Lisa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful mountain retreat

The house and views were as advertised. We were very pleased and our stay was comfortable. Three children enjoyed all amenities at the near by resort center.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2021
Glad you enjoyed it and I hope you will come again! Lisa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot!

Our family very much enjoyed our stay. Great view and a cozy living space. The kids are already asking to go back and it’s been one day!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2021
Thank you for the kind comments! We are thrilled you had a good time and hope you will come back! It’s a very special place. Lisa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great winter getaway.

We had a fabulous time staying at Hickory Heaven. It was the perfect amount of space for our family of 5. There is plenty to do in the area or if you want to just relax, the view from the deck is so peaceful. The sunrises have been gorgeous.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2021
So happy you enjoyed! I hope you will come back again! Thank you. Lisa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Wonderful home with a fantastic view. Looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2022
Perfect guests! We look forward to having you again! Thank you! Lisa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice relaxing weekend

We enjoyed time by the fire, hiking, shopping in Highlands and Cashiers and some good restaurants. It was very peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Dec 2021
So glad you enjoyed it! We hope you will visit again! Lisa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful View

The deck has a great view! Enjoyed the fall colors.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov 2021
So glad you enjoyed it! The colors this year were spectacular!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great vacation

had a small problem when we arrive, owner did a great job of solving it place was very comfortable, very quiet, nice neighborhood, and very convenient we spent alot of time outside on deck, the view was fantastic would highly recommend and would return
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2020
I am so glad you enjoyed it! We are here now and love our deck so much! Lisa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Property

Very nice and clean property with great views! Had no issues during our trip and we were well informed of local eats and amenities. Lots of hiking and waterfalls nearby. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2023
So glad you enjoyed it! We hope you will come stay again. Great guests! Lisa
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fabulous view

The house has a fabulous view from both inside and the large deck. The location is great too. Easy to get to, and eligible for all the wonderful amenities of Sapphire Valley Community Association.
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2022
Glad you enjoyed it! We hope you will visit again. Lisa
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