Those Mountain Eyes is a three level, open floor plan and spacious mountain house located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Cashiers/Sapphire Valley North Carolina. Newly added roof over deck provides even more space during those summer rain showers. Check out how close this lodge is to Sapphire Valley amenities. Total number of guests includes children. Beds include one king, three queens and two twins. This mountain home is almost two homes in one. Like good coffee? Enjoy a Nespresso Vertuo and two keurigs complete with gourmet pods. All three levels encompass four bedrooms, four and one half baths, two large living areas each with a sectional sofa, a formal dining room with seating for eight, eat in kitchen with seating for five, all new stainless appliances and a coffee bar with a Nespresso, Keurig and K-cups and a laundry room with a full size washer and dryer.

You will find two master bedroom suites on the main level, each with a queen bed, dresser, night stands, walk in closets and a full bath located off of each suite. The blue master suite also has a 32 inch high speed fiber TV. The main level also includes the great room with twenty foot soaring ceilings, a gas log fireplace, a 65 inch high speed fiber TV, all with a bank of windows to enjoy the spectacular view. Also on the main level is the kitchen stocked with all the necessities, a powder room (half bath) and laundry room with full size washer and dryer. The 60 foot long deck expands the entire length of the house with access from both master bedroom suites and the great room. All areas of the home have WiFi Fiber capabilities. Linens, starter soap and shampoo are provided in all bathrooms.

The open loft level includes a king size bed, night stands, dresser, walk in closet and full bathroom. There are also two reading nooks to enjoy while taking in the long range mountain view.

The lower level can be used as a secluded private area or simply part of the main house. Great for all the kids, another family or a couple. This level includes a separate bedroom with a queen bed, nightstands and a dresser. Immediately off of the queen bedroom is another full bathroom. The living area in the lower level includes a sectional sofa with recliners, a 65 inch high speed fiber TV, microwave oven, refrigerator, another keurig with K-cups, a game/card table, two twin beds and a brand new Skee Ball and electronic Basketball Arcade. The second 60 foot deck is located on this level with access from two sets of sliding glass doors. The deck has a porch swing and seating for four adults.

Ask about discounts during the off season or long stay discounts.

This mountain retreat is great for multiple families, couples and groups of friends and has hosted golf outing groups and even a photo shoot group. There is ample parking for more than 6 vehicles.

LOCATION:

Just a short ten minute drive from the Cashiers cross roads, perched on a mountain is this mountain retreat. Those Mountain Eyes is located in Sapphire Valley and includes access to all Sapphire Valley amenities. Recreation cards are available from the community center for the nominal fee of $2.00 per day (minimum 3 days) for anyone 14 years of age or older (younger children are free). The resort has a large indoor pool, outdoor pool, kiddie pool, sauna, hot tub, playground, walking/running track, work out gym, putt putt golf course, tennis, and golf. The stunning 55 acre Fairfield Lake, which you will pass enroute to the lodge, is also part of the resort which is just a short 5-10 minute hike from the house. The lake includes a beach area, swimming area, a boathouse with drinks and snacks and paddle board, canoe, kayak and boats available for a rental fee. During winter enjoy the ski slope and tubing park (extra fees) or ice skating in Highlands.

Located near the Cashiers cross roads is an Ingles Grocery market, Cashiers Farmers Market, Whiteside Brewery, The Cornucopia, Slab Town Pizza and many other fine restaurants.

Just a short 8 mile drive from the retreat is Lake Glenville. Lake Glenville has 26 miles of pristine shoreline, 1,500 acres of cool turquoise water, islands and three waterfalls. The lake is the highest elevation lake east of the Mississippi affording stunning mountain views, fine fishing and many water sports.

The 7,700 acre Gorges State Park and 6,300 acre Panthertown Valley also called the Yosemite of the East are located a short 15 - 20 minute drive from the retreat.

Camp Merrie Woode, Lonesome Valley, High Hampton, Wade Hampton and Bald Rock lie within the Cashiers/Sapphire Valley area. Highlands NC is about a 30 minute drive.

Asheville is an hour away and Brevard NC is a half hour drive from the retreat.