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Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #92379

Memory Mountain Lodge... Backyard Stream, Campfire, Porches

Location: Sapphire, Smoky Mountains, North Carolina, USA (Near Cashiers)

Accommodations: House - 4 Bedrooms - 2.5 Baths - (Sleeps 12)

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Memory Mountain Lodge - Sapphire, North Carolina - Memory Mountain Lodge North Carolina Mountains

Memory Mountain Lodge - Sapphire, North Carolina - Memory Mountain Lodge

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Welcome home... to Memory Mountain Lodge. Relax. Refresh. Revive….

Feel the stress leave your body as you rock in an Amish rocker and listen to the babbling mountain stream flowing in the backyard.

Located on Hogback Mountain in Western NC, 8 miles east of Cashiers, temperatures are typically 10 to 15 degrees cooler than nearby Atlanta or Charlotte… yet only 2 ½ hours away from the hustle & bustle of those cities.

Built to look like a farmhouse, you’ll find yourself reminiscing about Grandma’s farm. The cabin has board & batten siding, front & back porches, pine wood floors & bead board ceilings throughout the first floor, and pine molding throughout the entire house. It even has the glass doorknobs just like Grandpa’s farm used to have! You’ll also enjoy the functional antiques (literally from Grandma’s house) sprinkled throughout. Don’t worry, you won’t experience any farmhouse drafts; the Lodge was completed in May 2003.

Want to explore nature's beauty? Start in your own backyard with what everyone likes best, the mountain stream (check the guest comments below). In addition, the Lodge is located between one-million acres of National Forests - Nantahala to the West and Pisgah to the North, East & South - so there is plenty to explore.

Waterfalls – Spectacular views, short hikes, strenuous hikes, swimming holes, slide rocks. This is the “Land of Waterfalls”.

Lake Fairfield - Only 5 minutes away, this private lake (only for Sapphire property owners and their guests) has a beach, swimming area, boathouse, picnic pavillion & beautiful granite-faced mountain views.

Hiking – Panthertown Valley, nicknamed the “Yosemite of the East”, Whiteside Mountain, Cold Mountain… literally 1000 of miles of trails for the beginner or the expert hiker.

Biking – Nearby DuPont forest has trails and the roads offer a challenge even for the heartiest cyclist.

Horseback Riding – Nearby WhiteWater Equestrian Center is the best.

Golfing – Award-winning Sapphire National & High Hampton are nearby, among several others.

Fishing –Try fly fishing on the French Broad River.

Wyndham Sapphire Resort amenities are all available for you. Free at the main clubhouse, about 8 minutes away, are indoor & outdoor pools, 2 jacuzzis, wet & dry saunas, an exercise facility, and putt-putt golf. Fairfield Lake is even closer with its beach, swimming area, boathouse and magnificent granite-faced mountain views.

Rather spend the day shopping? There are numerous unique shops in nearby Highlands, Cashiers and Brevard (and many spots in between). There are also craft shows, art festivals and bazaars throughout the year - especially April through October.

Looking for a place to getaway and scrapbook for the weekend? The lodge is well-stocked with all of the extras that make your scrapbooking experience complete: folding tables, lamps, cushions, and a large paper cutter.

Tell me more about the Lodge... There are 4 bedrooms (the master is downstairs) and 2 ½ baths. The kitchen is well stocked, there are games & movies (50+) for kids of all ages as well as a toy box upstairs. Each of the 3 TV’s has a DVD/VCR player as well as plugs on the front for easy game console hook-up. The front & back porches – with Amish rockers, a mountain checker/chess table, the addictive “Ring Game”, many other chairs, and the sounds of the babbling stream no matter where you sit – are definitely a hit, along with making s’mores in the campfire.

Our favorite things to do:
- Catching salamanders in the backyard mountain stream
- The Campfire - roasting hotdogs & making s'mores
- Hanging out at Fairfield Lake
- Snow fun! Skiing and tubing at nearby Sapphire Resort
- Renting a boat at Lake Glenville
- Finding a new waterfall... or an old one!
- "Secret" slide rock
- Playing the ring game on the back porch
- Reading on the porch & looking for "God-beams"
- Playing checkers on the front porch
- Playing a board game that we don’t have at home
- Taking a walk
- Star gazing
- Hiking up Whiteside Mountain

Special category of our favorite waterfalls:
- Cashiers Sliding Rock – fun but c-c-c-c-cold!
- Silver Run Falls - short, easy hike; nice swimming hole
- Dry Falls - neat to walk behind the falls
- Cullasaja Falls - hop on rocks, jump off cliff
- Turtleback Falls - slide rock for the adventurous
- Whitewater Falls-– hike up to "secret" slide rock

We have several books at the Lodge describing the many waterfalls & hikes in the area. In addition, check out the "Things To Do" page on the owners website for links to popular spots.

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North Carolina Mountains Bold Mountain Stream in the Backyard - Sapphire, North Carolina - Memory Mountain Lodge

Bold Mountain Stream in the Backyard - Sapphire, North Carolina - Memory Mountain Lodge

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Vacation Rental Features
Amenities
  • Air Conditioning: 2 units: upstairs & downstairs. Ceiling fans in every bedroom plus family room, screened porch & back porch.
  • Washer: in unit
  • Dryer: in unit
  • Linens Provided
  • Gas Fireplace
Beds
  • King Bed: in downstairs master
  • Queen Bed (2)
  • Double Bed (2)
  • Twin/Single Bed (2): plus 2 twin rollaways (1 upstairs, 1 downstairs)
  • Bunk Bed
Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV (3): Pay per view enabled; just pay for the movies you watch. TV's have plugs in front - easy to hook up game console.
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • Video Library: 50+ movies available
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
  • Shared Hot Tub: free Wyndham Sapphire Resort amenities - 10 minutes away. 2 hot tubs.
  • Shared Pool: free Wyndham Sapphire Resort amenities - 10 minutes away. 1 indoor & 2 outdoor pools
  • Sauna: free Wyndham Sapphire Resort amenities - 10 minutes away. 1 wet & 1 dry sauna.
Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen: Many guests state that it's better stocked than their kitchen at home!
  • Cooking Utensils Provided: Several families have prepared Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts.
  • Refrigerator: GE Monogram.
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Catering Available: Billy's Kitchen in Cashiers caters; he's great! 743-5355
Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Extra (full) propane tank.
  • Deck/Patio: Actually a screened porch with a table and a pass-thru window to the kitchen. Great for a kids eating area or for playing a board game late into the night.
View/Location
  • Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details: Mountain stream in the backyard - bold enough to hear the soothing sounds from the cabin, gentle enough to let kids play, explore, collect & "capture".
Communications
  • Telephone (3): 1 cordless with answering machine.
  • Free Long Distance: Feel free to pick up the phone and dial - limit to 30-minute phone calls and no international please.
Other Amenities
  • Full access to all Wyndham Sapphire Resort amenities including beautiful Fairfield Lake, 25% discount off rates at award-winning Sapphire National golf course and 25% off snow skiing rates, Campfire in backyard - roast hotdogs & marshmallows (s'mores) - mountain pie makers in pantry.
Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed: Sorry, no exceptions; owner has severe allergies.
  • Kid Friendly: Stream in backyard great for exploring, crawfish & salamander catching; "creek boots" of all sizes available along with buckets for collecting things. Campfire for roasting hotdogs & marshmallows (s'mores) - mountain pie makers in the pantry. Board games for all ages, a toy box upstairs and 50+ movies for all ages. A mountain checker/chess table on front porch and a ring-game on the back porch - fun for kids of all ages.
  • Smoking Not Allowed: Sorry, no exceptions; owner has severe allergies. Smoking fine on front or back porches.
Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Rafting
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Waterskiing
  • Jet Skiing
  • Swimming
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Downhill/Alpine Skiing
  • Snowboarding
  • Sledding/Tubing
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Rock Climbing
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Antiquing
  • Miniature golf
  • Horseback Riding
Other Activities
  • Mountain stream in backyard - salamander catching is a favorite sport for kids!, Beach with swimming area/floating dock at Lake Fairfield - boat rentals (only 5 minutes away), Numerous waterfalls & slide rocks are close by - Cashiers slide rock - Turtleback falls - "secret" slide rock.

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Season                   2 Nights     3-6 Nights       Week        Month
May-Oct plus Holidays.... $280/nt......$250/nt.......$1600/wk.....$5000/mo
Nov-Apr.................. $220/nt......$200/nt.......$1250/wk.....$4000/mo

3-night min Holiday Wknds, 5-night min June - August, 2-night min otherwise
$125 Cleaning Fee; 10% Tax; Damage Deposit $350; 50% down to reserve your dates.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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Campfire with stream behind - View from Back Porch - Sapphire, North Carolina - Memory Mountain Lodge North Carolina Mountains

Campfire with stream behind - View from Back Porch - Sapphire, North Carolina - Memory Mountain Lodge

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Dates available: Year Round
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Phone: (770) 331-1184 (Georgia, USA)
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Dates available: Year Round
Before contacting us, please check our calendar for your desired dates.
Click calendar to check for your desired dates.
Phone: (770) 331-1184 (Georgia, USA)
Please say: "I saw your listing #92379 on VRBO"


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