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Lakeside Cottage, on Whisper Lake with Gorgeous Lake & Mountain Views.

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Property grounds
Iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
Fireplace, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

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Sapphire, NC
  • Popular LocationWhisper Lake1 min walk
  • Popular LocationHogback Lake8 min drive
  • Popular LocationSapphire National Golf Club8 min drive
  • AirportGreenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.)113 min drive

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About the area

Sapphire

On lake.Within a 5-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Nantahala National Forest and Whisper Lake. Also, Hogback Lake is within 3 miles (5 km) and Sapphire National Golf Club is within 6 miles (10 km).
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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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Internet access

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Tennis on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

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Lakeside Cottage, on Whisper Lake with Gorgeous Lake & Mountain Views. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

2/10 Terrible

Lynda M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot to relax and explore
Wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Thanksgiving get away
Great neighborhood, house was in good shape.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Virgina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing time in NC
We simply had a great experience. Jumped into the lake and used Inter tubes to just sit and let the current takes us down the lake. Canoed and tried our luck at fishing… no luck yet still great fun. We also went to several of the local waterfalls, the Farmers Market and Ingles of course. The community amenities were also great. We are ready to move to NC. Thanks for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jorgensen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and Spacious
Close to beautiful waterfalls, lakes and trails. The area is beautiful and the cabin is cozy, yet very spacious.. for adults and children to play in their own areas. 😉

8/10 Good

Janyce H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great accommodations!
Overall, this property is beautiful! Location is in keeping with all other vacation rentals in this area. The only complaint I have is...i was not aware that I needed to strip all the beds until I was walking out the door, as I don’t think this was included in the rental agreement. I just happened to look in the book on the entry table as I was leaving and saw this. Great place, though. I would definitely recommend!

6/10 Okay

Paula C.

Lakeside retreat in North Carolina
The property manager was great to work with, but the property itself needs some love and attention. We could not access the lake from the property because the path was so overgrown and the stairs were not maintained well. The deck had green scum on it and there was mold on the sides of the house. A power wash and sealing would help a great deal. There are no cushions for the outside seating so don’t plan to spend lots of time on the deck. Inside the house one of the toilets had a small leak and ran continuously. A light was out in the master bedroom and the vent to the Jenn Aire stove top did not work. A minor inconvenience in the kitchen is the lack of a garbage disposal. For people who love to create meals it’s a missing convenience. The house needs some love and attention before anyone else tries to stay there. The house is spacious but needs some care. The starter package that is provided is generous and very helpful and the towels that are provided are fairly thick and absorb water. In spite of the issues with the house we had a great time using the amenities package and visiting other lakes. Tennis, golf, pickleball and other adventures are all close by. We really enjoyed the area and found some great places to stay for future trips.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020