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Quiet Riverfront Escape with Deck & Fly Fishing!

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Sapphire Vacation Rental | 3BR | 3.5BA | Stairs Required | 2,500 Sq Ft
Screened Porch | Outdoor Dining Area
Riverfront Deck | Seating
Living Room | Central A/C & Heating | Free WiFi
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 6232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Sapphire, North Carolina
  • Whisper Lake
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Hogback Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sapphire National Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Pickens, SC (LQK-Pickens County)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Quiet Riverfront Escape with Deck & Fly Fishing!

Looking for a secluded escape with outdoor adventure around every corner? Here at this 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom vacation rental nestled among the trees in Sapphire, you are sure to find just that! The spacious home is perched looking over the Horsepasture River, featuring 3 decks that are tastefully furnished and allow you to soak up the stunning scenery. After a long day of exploring nearby waterfalls and national forests, return home to get cozy by the fireplace and enjoy a movie night in!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Riverfront Decks | 2,500 Sq Ft | Air Conditioning

With the sounds of the river and the lush forest views as your backdrop, 'River Ridge Retreat' is a sun-filled home that's the perfect gathering point for your North Carolina mountain getaway with loved ones!

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Additional Sleeping: Crib w/ Mattress

OUTDOOR LIVING: 3 decks (all 3 w/ river views), high-top outdoor dining table, rocking chairs, bistro lighting, gas grill, ample patio furniture, private river access for fly fishing (170 steps away), 2 kayaks (for Fairfield Lake)
INDOOR LIVING: High ceilings, interior river views (& relaxing sounds of the river rapids), open layout, large picture windows, ample natural light, stone fireplace, interior forest views, 3 flat-screen Smart TVs, live stream TV w/ 70+ channels, cable, loft w/ desk & living space, formal dining table
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, stainless steel appliances, granite counters, eat-in breakfast bar, KitchenAid mixer, drip coffee maker, full knife set, tea kettle, dishwasher, Crock-Pot, blender, spices, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, cookware, bakeware
GENERAL: Free high-speed WiFi, linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, washer/dryer, beach towels, first aid kit, trash bags, paper towels, hair dryer, booster chair
PARKING: Level gravel driveway (3 vehicles)
ADDITIONAL: This home comes with access to the Sapphire Valley amenities for a small additional fee of $2 per day, per person with a minimum of 3 days, paid on-site (children under 14 are free)

-- THE LOCATION --

GET OUTSIDE: Whisper Lake - swimming (walking distance), Fairfield Lake - kayaking & swimming (3.8 miles), Sapphire Valley Resort - golfing, lake access, skiing, tubing, swimming pools, and various other amenities (4.1 miles), Gorges State Park (6.1 miles), Lake Toxaway (8.3 miles), Southern Highlands Reserve (11.0 miles), Whitewater Equestrian Center (11.6 miles), Lake Glenville (13.5 miles)
HIKES + WATERFALLS: Panthertown Valley Trail & School House Falls (6.0 miles), Rainbow Falls & Turtleback Falls (6.8 miles), High Falls Trail Head (8.8 miles), Wilderness Falls (10.6 miles), Silver Run Falls Trailhead (11.0 miles), Frolictown Falls (11.3 miles), Whiteside Mountain Trail (12.1 miles), Whitewater Falls (13.3 miles), Pisgah National Forest & Looking Glass Falls (32.0 miles), DuPont State Forest (30.0 miles)
ATTRACTIONS: Whiteside Brewing Company (7.1 miles), Village of Cashiers - dining & shopping (7 miles), Highlands - dining & shopping (17 miles), Brevard - dining, shopping & music (23 miles), Biltmore Estate (57.0 miles), Asheville - dining & shopping (57.6 miles)
AIRPORT: Asheville Regional Airport (42.5 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
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Photo ID may be required at check-in
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras, located at the front of the property and at the back deck, all facing outward. They do not look into interior spaces
- NOTE: This home comes with access to the Sapphire Valley amenities for a small additional fee of $2 per day, per person with a minimum of 3 days, paid on-site (children under 14 are free)

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
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Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 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

Located in Sapphire, this holiday home is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Jocassee and Nantahala National Forest, 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. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Sapphire, North Carolina

What's nearby

  • Whisper Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hogback Lake - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Sapphire National Golf Club - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Gorges State Park - 11 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Chattooga River - 14 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cornucopia Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Whiteside Brewing Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Orchard - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bucks Coffee Cafe of Cashiers - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Quiet Riverfront Escape with Deck & Fly Fishing! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Quiet Riverfront Escape with Deck & Fly Fishing! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quiet Riverfront Escape with Deck & Fly Fishing!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet Riverfront Escape with Deck & Fly Fishing!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quiet Riverfront Escape with Deck & Fly Fishing! located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Whisper Lake. Hogback Lake and Sapphire National Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Meredith F.

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

Spectacular stay!

This property is as advertised! Fully-stocked kitchen and spacious living areas. We enjoyed every deck, porch, and sounds of the river! The property owners were always a text away and left lots of great info in the book. We will definitely look to stay here again if back in Sapphire!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nanette S.

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

Anniversary

Beautiful property, kitchen amazing, gracious hosts, perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

Family ski trip

Beautiful, spacious house in a breathtaking setting! My kid’s went skiing almost every day and I enjoyed cooking full meals in the gourmet kitchen for them. We relaxed and reconnected as a family. Wonderful trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Location, location, location!

Such a beautiful home nestled high in the trees above a river bank. The views and sound of the river are super special. Very welcoming and comfortable home. We played golf, but there are plenty of other activities to do in the Sapphire, Cashiers and Highlands area…hiking, rafting, fishing and gem mining.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla C.

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

Beautiful and well-appointed home

This house has everything you need for a comfortable stay with family or friends. Close to hiking trails with stunning waterfalls. The owner and Christy, the property manager were easily accessible and communicative. Great restaurants and shopping nearby! We will definitely return to this property—-would love to see it in the fall!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

MARCI

Another Great Stay!

We love this house. Our group of six stayed here 2 years ago and wanted to return. It is in a great location for things to do in the area. We even took lovely day trips to Asheville and Greenville, SC. We all have convertibles so our goal is to find scenic drives and this area has many especially to beautiful waterfalls. Highlands is a charming town nearby too. The house itself is large, wonderfully stocked, homey, clean and has lovely outside sitting areas (screened and not) with a beautiful view and the sound of the river below. Lots of room for parking, too. The owners are also very accomodating and available if you have any issues, which we did not.
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10/10 Excellent

hilary

Excellent Home

This home was fantastic. From the large screened in porch to the brook below it was great. It is located near so many hikes and waterfalls we could not see them all. Nice to fall asleep listing to the running brook below the house. I recommend this house to everyone.
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10/10 Excellent

Beth

Fall leaves

The home was exactly as described. Well furnished and very comfortable communications with owner were top notch. The steps to the river are quite long for seniors, but we certainly enjoyed the view from the deck. The only addition I could think of would possibly be an outdoor fire pit. Hope to return one day.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilary F.

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

Excellent house and location

The house is beautiful. The screened in porch was the best. You could sit out there and lister to the river go by. The house was very comfortable. The check out could not have been easier. I loved the fact that you did not have to do a lot before you left. Recommend this house to everyone. Great location to hiking and waterfalls
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Carla

A perfect retreat

We enjoyed a week at the River Run House, which is a beautifully appointed home stocked with everything you need from cooking a meal to laundering your clothes. We enjoyed hiking each day at nearby trails…all of which led to magnificent waterfalls! We spent a couple of rainy afternoons in Cashiers shopping and enjoying the Lea Ann Fine art gallery. Each night we dined at amazing restaurants and were particularly impressed with The Fix ( yummy Eggs Benedict! ), The Library Kitchen & Bar, The Orchard and Osteria del Monte. We loved sitting down by the river with a glass of wine and listening to the peaceful sounds of the water tumbling over the rocks and seeing “Spring” trees burst into bloom. It was the perfect place to spend time with friends!

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

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

Exceeded Expectations

This house is spectacular. The photos are beautiful, but it is even nicer than the pictures! It was a perfect home for three couples! The landscape is breathtaking. We so enjoyed the screened porch and deck and were able to hear the river and experience the complete serenity. The walk down to the river is worth every step and we all enjoyed sitting on the deck down there! The beds are so comfortable, the furnishings are exquisite, and the kitchen was fully stocked with everything we could desire. The wine and popcorn were such a special treat! Tara reached out and anticipated every question I could possibly have. The location can not be beat. Obviously, I can’t say enough about this property and the owners!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry S.

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

Relaxing

location/River View and home layout was great Tv channels not good at all.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Great rental in sapphire

Great river view and sounds, kitchen well stocked, comfortable bed, very clean and would definitely stay again. It’s a real gem!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Marci

Felt Like Home

This property is not just a rental. It felt like a real home! The house is lovely, clean, comfortable and so well equipped. It was truly amazing! One of our favorite areas was the screened porch where you could hear and see the river down below. We were also impressed with all the large windows and the sliding glass door across the back of the house including the bedrooms that had such an amazing view, including the river! It is also in a great location for quickly accessing 64 to head in any direction for sightseeing. There are also nice restaurants and a grocery store nearby. The homeowners and their cohost were both very attentive and provided information for our stay. The welcome basket was a special touch!

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

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

Paradise!

A beautiful, comfortable home. We hated to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ward T.

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

Even Better Than Expected

This was a rare occasion where our entire group felt that this property was even nicer than the pictures portrayed. Beautiful home and setting! We loved watching and listening to the river. Everything we needed or wanted was provided. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

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

Beautiful home and property. Stocked with all your needs. Property manager was great.

Did not want to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

agnes

Outstanding !

What a wonderful and truly zen experience to listen to the Horsepasture River from the decks. The owners have spared no expense to deliver a tastefully and beautifully decorated home. We have booked many vacation homes but River Ridge Retreat surpasses them all. Centrally situated for trips to Cashiers, Dillsboro and even the Blue Ridge Parkway makes this home a perfect base to explore. Christy is an attentive rental liaison who was available for any questions - thanks Christy. The welcome basket was a pleasant surprise indeed. Many thanks for sharing this amazing home.

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

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

Mountain haven

River Ridge Retreat was perfect in every way! The location was ideal for driving to the nearest towns of Sapphire and Cashiers, and Highlands and Brevard were within easy driving distance. Seeing gorgeous mountain vistas and waterfalls from this location was very easy. The house is in a stunning woodland setting with views from every window of the rushing river below. This home is beautifully decorated with interesting art pieces and is equipped with every amenity one could possibly want. The lovely kitchen has every piece of culinary equpment available, with a great breakfast bar. Having 3 separate bed/bath suites would be very convenient for families or groups traveling together. We enjoyed the screened porch and deck, both with fabulous views of the woods and river. Good wifi, TV streaming channels, and good cell service were very helpful. The beds were very comfortable with good quality bedding, and the bathrooms were well equipped with toiletries and fluffy towels, like a luxury hotel. We felt very safe with the keyless door locks, and very friendly, welcoming communication from both the local assistant as well as the owner was an unexpected pleasure. Help with a minor repair issue was very swift, and lovely welcome basket of goodies was a delightful surprise! We felt quite pampered here and would highly recommend this superb and spotless property. We hope to come back soon!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen P.

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

Ready to return!

Comfortable home away from home. We loved the outdoor spaces and opening the windows to let in the cool fall air. The basket of throw blankets near the fire place was a nice touch. The suggestions for hikes were appreciated. The location is excellent - close to good hiking, shopping, the rec center at Sapphire Valley resort, etc - and the property Itself has room to explore and play outside. We trekked down to the river multiple times each day. We also enjoyed the kayaks at Fairfield Lake. This is a great home for a multi-generational trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kara B.

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

Perfect Mountain Getaway

Simply perfect. Clean, well equipped, darling, easy and delightfully quiet. We walked to Whisper Lake, down to the river and spent a whole day at Sapphire resort. Spectacular.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristie M.

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

Beautiful

The sounds of the River are the backdrop for everything you do in this home. The most well-appointed home we have rented. We will return!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

The property is wonderful!! We will go back to this house time and time again...

Everything was very nice, it was good to have someone to call if we needed help. I cannot say one bad thing or negative about our experience there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Jen

Rainy but great stay

We enjoyed a long weekend at this home and hope to return when the weather is better. The home itself is lovely and had everything you'd need from a well stocked kitchen, comfy beds, lots of games and puzzles, nice toiletries oh, and the view.... Location is convenient to restaurants and hiking trails. Our kids loved taking the 178 steps down to explore the river every day.

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn K.

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

5 Stars Plus!

House is fantastic in very convenient location! Christy (our POC) went above and beyond in her communications with us- House was well stocked with everything you could possibly need. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

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