Sitting on a mountain ridge at an elevation of 3900 ft is Sapphire Heaven!
Location: Sapphire, Smoky Mountains, North Carolina, USA (10 Minutes from Cashiers, NC; 1 Hour from Asheville, NC.) View Map
Accommodations: Cabin, 2 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 4)
Keywords: Cabin, luxury cabin, bungalow, cottage, flat, single family residence.
Ten minutes from Cashiers, and 55 minutes southeast of Asheville, NC is Sapphire Heaven; a cozy, cabin of rustic elegance, which offers your soul over 200 acres of privately gated nature, peace, solitude, but yet the convenience of being so close to everything.
Fine dining, boutique/convenience shopping, golf, tennis, stream/lake fishing, hiking, rafting, and incredible waterfalls are all within eight miles of the cabin. Sapphire Heaven ranks high on the luxury scale and boasts a spectacular, panoramic, long distance, mountain sunrise view. Enjoy the patio hot tub, the indoor or private outdoor shower, a premium sound system, the high end kitchen appliances, a wide screen LCD television, the audiophile DVD/CD player, the outdoor gas grill/rotisserie, wireless high speed internet, office communications equipment , washer/dryer, and much more. For more information and photos, visit our website.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Central air and heat with user friendly, simple, thermostat.
- Linens Provided : Extra linens, towels, pillows, and blankets available.
- Washer : Washer in the cabin.
- Dryer : Dryer in the cabin.
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : After driving through the gates on our property the driveway forks. The cabin is uphill to the left. To the right the pavement ends, but gravel continues for a ways. This is where additional vehicles can be parked.
- Wood Fireplace : The wood burning fireplace, which has a gas log lighter, was built from local granite by a third generation chimney mason, Leland. His grandfather had been one of the masons who worked on the grand fireplaces at the famous Toxaway Inn. With the ensuing demise of the Inn after the dam broke so many years ago, his grandfather eventually salvaged much of the stone he had used. Leland gifted Sapphire Heaven with three of those storied stones. They are the last three successive stones on the very top, right of the mantel. The one piece, solid granite boulder hearth is seven feet wide, 15" thick, and over 3' deep at the widest point. We had to build a special concrete platform all the way to the ground to support it's weight. Then we had a crane lift it into place before the roof was built. It is an amazing place to sit and feel the fires warmth.
- Beds
- Queen Bed : We shopped for the most comfortable mattress we could find and bought a Sterns and Foster Super Plush Pillow Top. Add a heavy over sized quilt and cool mountain air...zzzzzzzzzzzzz.
- Twin/Single Bed : The twin beds are firm, foot thick, Nova Foam Pure Comfort Deluxe...extremely comfortable.
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub : Take a look at the photo. The view is spectacular, day or night. The hot tub, which is on a private, secluded patio, has it's own heater and will easily accommodate two people.
- Cable/Satellite TV : With over 200 DirecTV channels, including HBO, Cinemax, most sports channels, HD, music, and much more, you shouldn't lack for something to watch.
- DVD
- Video Library : There is an assortment of more than 50 videos available for your viewing.
- Video Game Console
- Video Games
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : There is an assortment of more than 50 music CDs of various artists available for listening. There is also an easy connection cable for your I-Pod which will allow your music to be played over the sound system.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : The range is gas and the oven electric. Additionally, there is a microwave, bread warmer, coffee maker, coffee grinder, blender, bread machine, and pretty much anything else you may need.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Lake View
- Mountain View : You can count seven mountain ridges as they disappear into the distance. Up to your left is the 4700 foot summit of the tallest mountain in the area, Toxaway Mountain. 180 degrees to your right, far in the distance, is Sapphire Lake. The view, simply put, is spectacular.
- Golf Course View
- Communications
- Telephone : Local service plus toll free dialing.
- Broadband Internet : DSL, both wireless and Ethernet cables available.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : As above.
- Other Amenities
- This property is gated and very private. A spectacular private waterfall is about 150 yards down a steep trail and is only accessible from this property. We also suspended a large heavy duty cargo net between trees that is like a giant hammock with a fantastic long range view...fun!
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Pets have wide open spaces to roam. It's their vacation too!
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed : Ashtrays provide for outdoor areas.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Private Waterfall!: There is a spectacular waterfall that is about 150 yards from the cabin. The trail to it is a little steep in places, which makes it a difficult hike, but well worth the effort. The waterfall area is totally private and exclusively accessible from our cabin property. What is even more amazing is the fact that you can easily walk behind the falling water and stay totally dry. Naturally, I've named it Sapphire Heaven Falls. As you stand behind it, the top of the fall starts about 40 feet above your head from a bowl shaped rock outcropping, then falls twenty feet out from you, and ten feet below you to cascade steeply down the mountain. There is so much room under/behind the falls that you can have a picnic for the whole family. The falls are made private by the sheer walls above and below this plateau shelf. You think the cabin is cool, wait until you see this!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
2011 High Season: May 29 – Nov. 27 - $1800 per week, $275 per night.
2011 Off Season: Nov. 27 – Dec. 16 - $1600 per week, $250 per night.
2011 Holiday Season: Dec. 17 – Jan. 1, 2012 - $1800 per week, $275 per night.
2012 Off Season: Jan. 2 – May 24 - $1700 per week, $270 per night.
2012 High Season: May 24 – Nov 26 - $1900 per week, $295 per night.
2012 Off Season: Nov. 26 – Dec. 14 - $1700 per week, $270 per night.
2012 Holiday Season: Dec. 14 – Jan. 1, 2011 - $1900 per week, $295 per night
Pet Fee $100 per nonref. Hsekpng $80 dbl, (+$20 add persons). St/Cnty tax 11.75%.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Sapphire Heaven, Luxury Mountain Cabin with a Spectacular View
Year Purchased: 2007
Why the Owner Chose Sapphire
Around the chic mountain village of Cashiers, North Carolina, (10 minutes from the cabin) fashionable development keeps pace with the growing demand for vacation and retirement homes. Easily understandable considering Cashiers is located in the waterfall area of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where high elevation lakes, streams, and rivers abound. Adding to the natural attractions that beckon the thousands of affluent, seasonal residents (plus a multitude of visitors) are notable golf courses, trendy shops, fine dining establishments, and tennis resorts. Asheville, home of the Biltmore Estate, is a cultural hub not to be missed, less than an hour drive away.
The Unique Benefits at this Cabin
Do you desire the peace, quite, and solitude of being by yourself, with only the splendor of nature and your loved one(s) in the mountains, but still very close to fine dining, upscale shopping, and outdoor activities? We did, and it was a most difficult combination to find. Sapphire Heaven is the result of our quest to create that rare combination.
Owner's Map of Sapphire
For Stacy and I building this cabin was an effort to create a very unique retreat. We found the perfect setting; a five acre estate lot within a gated 200 acre nature Preserve, that boasted a view which even the locals described as the best they had ever seen. We then hired a team to travel to Pennsylvania to dismantle and retrieve the materials from two 150+ year old barns. One actually stood on the battlefield at Gettysburg, but had to be removed to make way for the new visitor's center. The other had been built by Amish pioneers. All of the timbers had been laboriously hand hewed with broad axes. We carefully planned each detail to create the feeling of an old 1800s cabin, while incorporating modern conveniences. Upon his first visit, a technician who came to install the satellite dish and receiver commented "I'll bet you had a challenge getting this old place up to code". I replied that it was a new cabin, to which he responded with dismay, "you built it like this?". Mission accomplished.
Property Photos
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- Sitting on a mountain ridge at an elevation of 3900 ft is Sapphire Heaven! - Sapphire, NC Vacation Mountain Cabin with Mountain View; Wi-Fi; Minutes from Fishing, Hiking, Waterfalls & more
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- Only part of the spectacular panoramic view, in Autumn, from the back deck. - Sapphire, NC Vacation Mountain Cabin with Mountain View; Wi-Fi; Minutes from Fishing, Hiking, Waterfalls & more
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- High end old style kitchen appliances by Heartland blend with the timbers. - Sapphire, NC Vacation Mountain Cabin with Mountain View; Wi-Fi; Minutes from Fishing, Hiking, Waterfalls & more
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- The large wood burning fireplace has a single, massive granite boulder hearth.
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- The back deck = dining, phtography, and relaxing in the available hammock.
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- The built in Weber Summitt Platinum grill, with rotesserie, has an awesome view!
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- The view from the bedroom with a purple evening hue.
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- The local granite and antique wood bathroom opens onto the hot tub patio.
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- Does it get any better than a hot tub, on a private patio, with this view?
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- Yes it does...with the addition of another sink, a vanity area, and a shower!
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- The stairway leads to the second bedroom.
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- The second bedroom twins can be connected to make a queen bed.
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- The 1.25 mile drive up to the cabin, through the nature Preserve, is inspiring.
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- Welcome to Sapphire Heaven!
Traveler Reviews (2)
Private with stunning views
Guest: Kevin B
(Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 11/12/10
Review Submitted: 11/24/10
When I stumbled onto this cabin after hours of searching online, it seemed head and shoulders above any other I had seen. When I arrived it met and often exceeded my expectations. The view is spectacular, the cabin has a more modern and classy style than the cheesy/plaid style seen in most other mountain rentals (reclaimed wood plus modern fixtures makes the cabin feel rustic yet new somehow), the lot and even neighborhood is so extremely private that we never saw anyone else, the place is loaded with thoughtful amenities from local guides to games to great audio/video equipment (along with tons of CDs and DVDs to enjoy and speakers throughout the house), and the soaking hot tub was a true highlight with a clear line of sight to the amazing view and starry night sky. The cabin, while private, is still minutes from tons of great hikes littered with waterfalls and a few decent restaurants and shops. It truly was a perfect location for our weekend getaway, and I would highly recommend it to anyone.
Owner response:I am so glad you were able to visit and, as it appears, benefit from your stay at Sapphire Heaven. There is great reward for Stacy and I in knowing our efforts are truly appreciated; however, even without our rustic creation this particular spot where the cabin is located would still be on another whole level of special. We were just lucky enough to find it. Without leaving the back porch you can witness a broad spectrum of natural forces from high above the summit to the eastward distant ripple of mountain ridges. Of course, like a photo, words don’t do it justice…but its fun trying.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Excellent place for a much needed getaway.
Guest: Diesel Ben
(Chesapeake, VA)
Date of Stay: 07/11/09
Review Submitted: 07/23/09
Accurate description of property and surrounding areas. Very clean and well-maintained. My wife and I would definitely return to this area in the future when vacation planning. This is a great place to escape to and get some relaxation. All restaurants/cafes we visited in the area of either Cashiers, Sapphire, or Highlands were run very well and had excellent food and service. This is an area in which many people vacation, so most of the establishments are geared for just that. They take good care of you.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway.
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