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9.4

Exceptional

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Dryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Sapphire, NC

Whisper Lake1 min walk
Hogback Lake8 min drive
Sapphire National Golf Club8 min drive
Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.)113 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Great location in Sapphire Valley. Lovely deck. Near golf and Sapphire resort amenities for a small fee. Spacious and co...

Mary A.

Aug 10, 2023

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

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.

Property manager

Silver Creek Vacation Rentals Inc.

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Sapphire Vacation Rental | 4BR | 2.5BA | 3,000 Sq Ft | 1 Small Step for Entry

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 on a lake. Pisgah National Forest and Lake Jocassee reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cashiers Farmers Market and Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute.

Sapphire, NC

What's nearby

Whisper Lake - 1 min walk
Hogback Lake - 8 min drive
Sapphire National Golf Club - 8 min drive
Gorges State Park - 10 min drive
Whitewater Falls - 19 min drive

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

‪Whiteside Brewing Company - ‬18 min drive
‪Cornucopia Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬16 min drive
‪Orchard - ‬18 min drive
‪Mica's Restaurant - ‬13 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.

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?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps away from Nantahala National Forest and Whisper Lake. Hogback Lake is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

10 Aug 2023

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

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10/10 Excellent

Pierre A.

17 July 2023

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

2/10 Terrible

Lynda M.

30 Oct 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

7 Aug 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Will H., Cary, NC

11 July 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Damian K.

11 June 2022

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

Great spot to relax and explore

Wonderful

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Brenda P.

18 May 2022

Whisper Lake

I am writing on behalf of my children who stayed at Lakeside Cot

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: The children enjoyed it immensely, as did the rest of the family. There are some issues that need to be addressed. There is no hot water on the top two floors. There is a "hump" under the dining room carpet, most likely an electrical outlet, that is a tripping hazard. One of the chairs to the small round table broke. It had been previously broken and glued back but broke again. We are all small people. I think the largest is a man who weighs 175. My son-in-law noticed that the outside wall of the house on, I think, the second story where the grill is has been scorched. The furniture in the main room on second story (sofa and chair) either need to be replaced or thoroughly steam cleaned. They appear to be dirty. That said, my daughter and her husband hope to return next year and plan to make reservations in December for the summer. Thanks. Brenda Pitts

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8/10 Good

18 May 2022

Lovely view.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Lovely location. Beautiful view of the lake. Parking was a challenge for more than two cars.

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10/10 Excellent

Preson D.

18 May 2022

Awesome

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10/10 Excellent

Marshall E.

18 May 2022

Whisper Lake Home - Aug 2016

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: Great vacation stay for long weekend. The deck overlooking the lake was our go-to hang out spot with awesome view. Everyone took turns taking the canoe out as well. Interior was very well maintained.Close to Cashiers where we ate at The Orchard, great food but pricey. Wait staff were very attentive. Day trips included short hikes in Gorges State Park and Whitewater Falls. All four bedrooms were nice and had dedicated bathrooms; however, one BR had a nice tub, no shower. It was not an issue.I would definitely recommend staying here.