5 Mi to Sapphire Valley Skiing: Serene Family Home
Escape to the heart of Sapphire, NC, where mountain adventure meets total relaxation! Nestled just minutes from some of the region’s most stunning waterfalls and trails, this vacation rental is your perfect home base for exploring Sapphire Valley. Spend your mornings canoeing on Whisper Lake, afternoons hiking to iconic waterfalls, and evenings unwinding in peaceful mountain surroundings. This home offers the ideal blend of comfort and location for couples, families, and adventure-seekers alike!
-- THE PROPERTY --
Sapphire Valley Resort Amenities (w/ Addt'l Fee) | Large Deck | 1 Canoe Provided | Day Trip to Asheville
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed, Twin Bunk Bed
COMMUNITY AMENITIES (w/ $5 per person fee, paid on-site): Outdoor pool, indoor pool, hot tub, tennis & basketball courts, game room, fitness center, Whisper Lake access w/ dock & boathouse (kayaking & canoeing only) OUTDOOR LIVING: Screened-in porch w/ seating area, covered deck w/ ceiling fan, lounge space, gas grill (propane provided), multiple dining areas, fire table w/ seating area, hammock, covered front porch, rocking chairs KITCHEN: Fridge, gas stove, oven, dishwasher, microwave, cooking basics, Keurig coffee maker (coffee provided), island w/ seating, paper towels/trash bags INDOOR LIVING: Smart TVs, 2 gas fireplaces w/ remotes, dining table, dedicated bar area w/ wine fridge, board games, books, open floor plan, vaulted ceilings GENERAL: Free WiFi, linens, towels, washer & dryer, central air conditioning & heating, ceiling fans, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, iron/board, keyless entry ACCESSIBILITY: 2-story home, exterior steps to enter, bedroom & bathroom on main floor, stairs to access lower level bedrooms PARKING: Garage (1 vehicle), driveway (2 vehicles), free street parking
-- THE LOCATION --
OPT OUTSIDE: Whisper Lake - kayaking & canoeing only (0.7 miles), Ski Sapphire Valley (5 miles), Gorges State Park (6 miles), Panthertown Valley Trail (12 miles), Silver Run Falls Trailhead (12 miles), Cashiers Sliding Rock (12 miles), Great Smoky Mountains National Park (54 miles), ziplining, fly fishing, whitewater rafting, hiking, biking, boating NEARBY WATERFALLS: Turtleback Falls (5 miles), Upper Whitewater Falls (6 miles), Whitewater Falls (6 miles), Rainbow Falls (7 miles), Frolictown Falls (12 miles) EXPLORE ASHEVILLE (~58 miles): Biltmore Estate, Wicked Weed Brewing Pub, New Belgium Brewing Company, Asheville Brewing Company, Asheville Pinball Museum, festivals, shopping, dining, entertainment AIRPORT: Asheville Regional Airport (43 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: This 2-story home requires exterior steps to enter. While there are 2 bedrooms located on the main floor of the home, an additional interior staircase is required to access the bedrooms on the lower level - NOTE: The community amenities are available for an additional fee paid on-site of $5 per person, per day fee, or a $25 per person, per week fee
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Dryer
Air conditioning
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Sapphire
Sapphire is home to this holiday home. Sapphire National Golf Club and Sapphire Valley Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gorges State Park and Highlands Biological Station. Cashiers Farmers Market and Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute are also worth visiting. Kayaking and canoeing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
Western Carolina University - 47 min drive - 46.7 km
Restaurants
The Tavern @ High Hampton - 16 min drive
Grand Olde Station at Lake Toxaway - 14 min drive
The Fix - 9 min drive
Whiteside Brewing Company - 14 min drive
Buck's Coffee Cafe - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does 5 Mi to Sapphire Valley Skiing: Serene Family Home have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at 5 Mi to Sapphire Valley Skiing: Serene Family Home?
As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 5 Mi to Sapphire Valley Skiing: Serene Family Home on 23 May 2026 start from AU$436, 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 5 Mi to Sapphire Valley Skiing: Serene Family Home pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at 5 Mi to Sapphire Valley Skiing: Serene Family Home?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 5 Mi to Sapphire Valley Skiing: Serene Family Home?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 5 Mi to Sapphire Valley Skiing: Serene Family Home?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 5 Mi to Sapphire Valley Skiing: Serene Family Home located?
Situated in Sapphire, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Whisper Lake. Hogback Lake is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Overall the house is really nice, comfortable, clean, and in a great location. Everything functioned well and the kitchen is perfectly stocked! Communication was great too.
We stayed 12 nights in this beautiful , very clean home. We cooked all meals in house. The kitchen was very well stocked. Communication with Felicia
was wonderful. We definitely enjoyed our stay. Easy drivewaywas was
Terrific property. The agent was great but the evolve communication system with verification codes was cumbersome and didn’t work. No dishwasher pods or plastic trash can liners.
susan s.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words about our property and for recognizing the on-site agent’s efforts — we truly appreciate it. We’re very sorry to hear that the Evolve communication and verification process was frustrating. Unfortunately, their system is managed separately from us as owners, but we’ll be passing this feedback along so they can continue to improve the guest experience.We also appreciate your note regarding dishwasher pods and trash can liners. These items should have been stocked by the management team before your arrival, and we’ve already addressed this with them to ensure it doesn’t happen again.Thank you again for staying with us and for sharing your honest feedback — it really helps us and our management team make future stays even better.
All was good except issues with TV streaming service on one day of football watching. Not sure of the source of the TV connection problem but it was fine the next day. Hosts were good in quick replying to our questions and difficulties.
Tom T.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2025
From the Owner: "We’re not sure what may have caused the streaming issues with the TV, as we’ve never had a problem before. However, out of an abundance of caution for future stays, we’ve decided to replace that TV to ensure everything works smoothly."
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10/10 Excellent
Eric
26 July 2024
Loved our stay in Sapphire.
The house was great. It came equipped with everything you would need, you can tell the owners spend a lot of time here. Perfect layout for our two families and never felt crowded with 4 adults and 4 kids. Comfortable beds and couches. Pillows were okay, not great. The outside seating areas were very nice. Would definitely stay here again.
Blessed to have all 4 of my children join me for my nephew's wedding. Although the wedding activities took up most of our time, it was nice to come back to this beautiful property. Wish we would have had more time to enjoy it.
The house had plenty of space for the 7 of us. The front porch wasn't used much but the back deck was used almost continuously. The kitchen was well stocked and we prepared 3 meals a day on most days during our 6 day stay. The front hall where the stairs to the basement is located is open to the living room with no way to put up a baby gate, so we did have to keep a close watch on our 2 year old. It wasn't clear that the rec center isn't on-site, but about a 10 minute drive away. The rec center was nice but with rain every day we didn't get much chance to use it. The neighborhood is very quiet and we enjoyed our stay very much.
Robert K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Kathy P.
13 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
A beautiful home. We arrived to a dirty back porch, and a broken fire pit. Couldn’t use either! Management sent a cleaning crew, and a handyman, but was uneasy to use the fire pit due to broken gas knob. Never found or had instructions to find community center for amenities which description made them sound close! Not! Disappointing! Walk to lake is VERY steep. Would be helpful if owner supplied instructions how to set thermostats, and use TV’s. No cable so need your own sign in for streaming. They have Samsung Plus (free and LOUSY!) TV. Would think they would provide cable. The inside home is lovely, clean, and kitchen well stocked. Could tell family owned with pride. If instructions were provided for pool location,a ‘how to’for amenities, thermostats, TV usage, it would have made our visit easier! GPS sent us past house onto dirt road too!
Kathy P.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2025
From the Owner: 'Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. While I’m glad you found the inside of the home clean, stocked, and welcoming, I’m very sorry other aspects of your stay fell short.I do want to clarify that our home is professionally managed by Evolve and their local partners, who are responsible for cleaning, preparing, and maintaining the property before each guest’s arrival. We’ll be working with them closely to ensure the porch and fire pit are properly serviced so future guests don’t encounter the same issues.Just before your stay, we had a brand-new TV installed. Unfortunately, the management team didn’t load our Hulu and YouTube TV accounts at setup, which understandably caused frustration. This will be corrected so guests won’t need to bring their own logins unless they prefer.We also appreciate your comments about instructions for the thermostat, TVs, and community amenities. The guest guide should have clear directions and helpful tips."