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Wilstone Lodge-Pool&Lake Access-Walk to Waterfalls

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One of the best views in all of western North Carolina.
Carlton Falls in the national forest is a 45 minute walk from our front door.
South-facing long range views atop the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau.
4240 ft elev. Cool in the summer. Cozy in the fall and winter.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 83500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Sapphire, NC
  • Place, Hogback Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Jocassee
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Keowee
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Lower level 2 queen beds with mtn view and private bathroom

2 Queen Beds

Lower level King Bed with mtn view and private bathroom

1 King Bed

Mail level bedroom with private bathroom, step free access.

1 King Bed

Primary Bedroom with step-free access and Mountain View and Private Bathroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Main Floor Powder Room, step free access

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

primary suite private bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

private bathoom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

private bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Wilstone Lodge-Pool&Lake Access-Walk to Waterfalls

Welcome to Wilstone Lodge. Tucked away on top of a ridge on quiet, private walkable roads. Amenity access to all of Sapphire Valley Resort. Walk to waterfalls in the national forest from our neighborhood. 20 minutes to downtown Cashiers. Fiber internet, excellent cell coverage. Step-free access to the main floor and bedrooms. New Brunswick 8 ft pool table in lower level. Open concept floor plan with chef's kitchen and 30 foot vaulted ceilings. Amazing mountain views from each of the 4 bedroom suites with attached private bathrooms. Enjoy crisp fall weekends, summers in the cool mountain air, springtime with the blooming laurel and rhododendron, and the pristine stillness of winter at our mountaintop retreat.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Take out the trash
Lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Sapphire

Located in Sapphire, this vacation home is in the mountains and on a lake. Sapphire National Golf Club and Sapphire Valley Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gorges State Park and Highlands Biological Station. Traveling with kids? Consider Cashiers Farmers Market and Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledding.
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Sapphire, NC

What's nearby

  • Hogback Lake - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Lake Jocassee - 31 min drive - 29.5 km
  • Lake Keowee - 39 min drive - 49.9 km
  • Devils Fork State Park - 42 min drive - 51.7 km
  • Western Carolina University - 49 min drive - 48.3 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Tavern @ High Hampton - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Grand Olde Station at Lake Toxaway - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Fix - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Whiteside Brewing Company - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Buck's Coffee Cafe - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wilstone Lodge-Pool&Lake Access-Walk to Waterfalls pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Wilstone Lodge-Pool&Lake Access-Walk to Waterfalls?

As of May 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wilstone Lodge-Pool&Lake Access-Walk to Waterfalls on May 5, 2026 start from $701, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wilstone Lodge-Pool&Lake Access-Walk to Waterfalls?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wilstone Lodge-Pool&Lake Access-Walk to Waterfalls?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wilstone Lodge-Pool&Lake Access-Walk to Waterfalls located?

This family-friendly Sapphire vacation home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Hogback Lake. Whisper Lake and Sapphire National Golf Club are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wilstone Lodge is truly a gem—offering a peaceful setting with some of the most spectacular views!The location is perfect for lots of outdoor activities, hiking adventures or simply spending the day at the house relaxing, playing a game, and then taking in the spectacular sunset from the deck. The house was clean, cozy and equipped with everything you could possibly need for your stay.Jamie is an excellent host and really has put so much thought into making your time at Wilstone as comfortable as possible. From the detailed email sent prior to our arrival, to the great welcome guide provided at the house, with helpful tips, hiking and restaurant suggestions and lots of info about the entire area. She has created a home away from home for her guests.We had a fantastic stay and highly recommend the Wilstone Lodge! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fabian d.

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

Great Stay

House and location were excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

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

Million $$ views! Fabulous house. Perfect for a trip with friends or family. Lots of space.

The house, amenities and location are all fabulous. I look forward to going back annually.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

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

In the clouds with nature !!

Wonderful home above 4,000 elevation so enjoy cool air !!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kacey F.

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

Great mountain home

Everything about our stay was 5 stars! The house itself is amazing with terrific views. The house is very well stocked. The beds are super comfortable. Communication with the owner was great. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Laurie T.

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

Fabulous home

Great home with everything you could ever want. You only need your suitcase because the owner has everything else! Beautiful large outdoor area and magnificent views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

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

Family getaway

Wonderful property, spacious, great kitchen and perfect deck with fireplace and unbelievable views. Our family enjoyed being able to hike steps from the property and the beautiful accommodations.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

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

Wonderful property

Wonderful property with an amazing view and a first class setup! Home had everything we needed which made our stay perfect and Jaime was extremely accommodating and helpful! Would definitely recommend and stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex W.

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

Amazing Weekend

We had such a great time. The home is amazing, the surrounding area is beautiful, and property owners/managers very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roland E.

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

Beautiful getaway

Great home to get away in the mountains. Everything you can ask for and more
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nyla W.

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

It is a dream come true.

The Wilstone Lodge has it all! We can’t wait until we book it again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

White Dog P.

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

Great location and house

Amazing host, amazing house and beautiful views. Pictures and description were perfect and are accurate. Definitely will return
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

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

Incredible View

Home is very comfortable and very well equipped. The decks are spectacular. The sunrises and sunsets were breathtaking. Owner extremely helpful providing information on the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Relaxing Getaway

Beautiful and spacious home in NC mountains provided a quiet and picturesque location for my adult family members to meet and reunite. Plenty of comfortable seating around the fireplace in the living room while two large decks and outdoor seating offered wonderful views of the surrounding mountains and valley below.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

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

Best Mountain View in sapphire

Wonderful house and view. Private and can walk to trails. Great owner communication and very accommodating. Absolutely will rent again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RANDY L.

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

Great views

The house has wonderful views. Every bedroom is very nice. The house is high quality high end construction.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John J.

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

Sapphire Getaway

What a great view! Our family enjoy a peaceful, relaxing stay at this great mountain home. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Plenty of activities down the mountain: restaurants, golf, shopping and more. Also we were able to do a hike from the house. We will definitely be planning to stay here in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis J.

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

Mountain getaway

Beautiful spot, the panoramic vista that greets you upon opening the door has to be seen to be believed. Very well equipped and designed, perfect place! Thank you…
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kara M.

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

girls hiking week

Fabulous!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Great getaway

The house was great! Everything was clean and well maintained. The owner is easy to work with. This definitely isn’t the typical bare bones rental. The view and property was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren A.

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

Fabulous view

Beautiful home… interior pictures do not do this house justice. Can’t beat the location and the view. Owner super responsiveness and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Sheri T.

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

Absolutely Amazing!!

We were so fortunate that this house was available for us to rent. Everything about it was perfect! Jamie is a wonderful host and keeps the house immaculate! Thank you so much for a very memorable weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

george h.

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

Amazing VIEWS

We had a wonderful time the house was lovely and the views were spectacular. Home owner always there to help if needed. It is a kinda crazy drive up to the house but once you get there is it totally worth it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

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

Amazing

Words can not explain! The view, house, amenities and property were as described and above our expectations. Our family of 5 had a wonderful and relaxation vacation. The hike to the waterfalls was well worth it! We hope to stay again! Thank you for sharing this amazing home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsay L.

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

Wonderful property!

Wonderful property! Just as pictured. Extremely stocked with items so I would suggest stopping by the house before heading to the store so you can see what you actually need. I’ve never stayed at a property with better views. We all enjoyed our time here- from adults to children.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jamie Wilson

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We recently fell in love with the Cashiers/Sapphire area as an escape from the heat and humidity of almost 30 consecutive summers in Charleston, South Carolina! My husband and I are both from Chattanooga, Tennessee and we feel very much at home in the mountains.

Why they chose this property

When we were looking for a mountain home, we thought we wanted to be closer to Asheville. Then we looked at homes on the Cashiers-Highlands Plateau and the elevation won us over. We are still very close to Brevard and Asheville. We are in love with the lush beauty and waterfalls in Panthertown Valley which is accessible on foot from the front door of Wilstone Lodge.

What makes this property unique

The Nantahala National Forest is 0.4 miles from our doorstep. There is something calming about being in a place where you can walk around and not see many cars or people. But if you need to, you can drive down the mountain and be in the Cashiers grocery store check out line in 20 minutes with a Starbucks in hand!

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