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Outdoor Fireplace + Views: ‘Mountain Bearadise’

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Sapphire Vacation Rental Home | 5BR | 3 Full BA | 2 Half BA | 3,600 Sq Ft
Top-Floor Deck | Gas Grill | Mountain Views | Wood-Burning Fireplace
Lower Deck | Outdoor Dining | Fireplace | Ping-Pong Table
Game Room | Dartboard | Smart TV
Fully Equipped Kitchen | Breakfast Bar | High-Top Dining Table

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Sapphire, NC
  • Place, Hogback Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Whisper Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Gorges State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Additional Sleeping (Loft)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1 (Main Floor)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 (Lower Level)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

4 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Outdoor Fireplace + Views: ‘Mountain Bearadise’

Family Friendly | 6 Mi to Sapphire Valley Resort | 3,600 Sq Ft

Gather for a trip to remember in this spacious Sapphire vacation rental boasting 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and 2 half baths. Nestled on 4 acres, this inviting home offers a rustic-chic décor and all of the comforts of home! You'll be close to waterfalls, hiking trails, ski resorts, tubing areas, and top-notch shopping and restaurants in nearby towns. 'Mountain Bearadise' promises cozy evenings by the fire and year-round fun!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 king bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 king bed
- Bedroom 3: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 4: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 5: 4 twin beds
- Loft: 1 sleeper sofa
- Additional Sleeping: 1 twin cot

OUTDOOR LIVING
- 2-story deck, outdoor dining
- Wood-burning fireplaces (upper & lower decks)
- Fire pit, gas grill
- Ping-pong table
- 4-acre property
- Updated exterior
- Mountain views

INDOOR LIVING
- Hardwood floors, sunroom
- Floor-to-ceiling windows, modern decor
- Multiple living areas
- 3 Smart TVs, dartboard
- Dining table, dishes & flatware
- Dedicated workspace
- 3 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

KITCHEN
- Stove, oven, dishwasher
- Coffee maker, microwave, toaster
- Island breakfast bar
- Cooking basics

GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Central heating & A/C, ceiling fans
- Washer & dryer
- Linens, towels

FAQ
- Wildlife may be present
- Ring doorbell camera (facing out)

ACCESSIBILITY
- Stairs required for access, 2-story home

PARKING
- Driveway (5 vehicles)
- No garage access

-- THE LOCATION --

- Peaceful mountain property surrounded by hiking trails & waterfalls
- 4 miles to Gorges State Park, Turtleback & Rainbow Falls
- 6 miles to Sapphire Valley Ski Resort
- 10 miles to Whitewater Falls
- 27 miles to Devil’s Fork State Park
- 9 miles to Cashiers, 19 miles to Highlands & 55 miles to Asheville
- 40 miles to Asheville Regional Airport

-- 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
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This 2-story home requires stairs for access. There are bedrooms and bathrooms on both floors
- Your safety matters. This property features a Ring doorbell device with an exterior security camera facing the front outdoor entry. The camera does not look into any interior spaces. The camera actively records video when motion is detected by the device or when the video doorbell button is pressed
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About the area

Sapphire

Sapphire is home to this holiday home. Lake Jocassee and Gorges State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cashiers Farmers Market and Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute. Travelling with kids? Consider Highlands Biological Station, or check out an event or a game at Silversteen Memorial Stadium. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Sapphire, NC

What's nearby

  • Hogback Lake - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Whisper Lake - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Gorges State Park - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Sapphire National Golf Club - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Lake Toxaway - 7 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grand Olde Station at Lake Toxaway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Tavern @ High Hampton - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Canyon Kitchen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Osteria del monte Ristorante Italiano - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Fix - ‬9 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Enjoyed Bearadise

Positives: The house was very cleanWe appreciated all the salts/pepper/spices that were in the kitchenThe kitchen was fully stocked with pots/pans/dishesWe enjoyed the outside fireplaceThe beds were comfortableInformation about nearby hikes were helpful. We had a nice visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric I.

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

Great for a Family Trip

Great for a Family Trip
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

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

Gorgeous Mountain Retreat

This was our second time renting Mountain Bearadise from Pam and our stay was incredible. The home is beautiful with everything you can need or want in a mountain vacation home. We will most definitely rent this home again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joanne k.

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

Beautiful family vacation

We all enjoyed ourselves the cabin was all it claimed to be and more. Plenty of space for everyone to be together or to get some quiet time.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Summer getaway

A lot of space for a family get together, play games and eat food! Lots of waterfalls to visits and small towns not too far away. We did get to see a mama bear and her cubs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

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

Well equipped, absolutely beautiful mountain home!

Mountain Bearadise was exactly as advertised if not better. The home was beautifully and comfortably decorated. The views were breath taking. It offered plenty of room for family members to spread out or spend lots of together time. My family looks forward to renting this home again next summer!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken C.

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

Bearadise

This property is not only beautiful, it is fully stocked to cook for a large amount of people. My kids are vegan so I had to cook in 2 styles at the same time. The grill worked perfectly. We all love this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

DENISE J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Very dark

Acceptable….best part of house was air conditioning. but would not go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2024
Hi Denise, we appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear that your stay didn't meet your expectations. After following up with the homeowner, they wanted to share the following:-We’re glad to hear you appreciated the air conditioning in the home, especially during these hot summer months.-We strive for a high standard of cleanliness and apologize for the oversight you mentioned. We have addressed this with our cleaning team to ensure it doesn't happen again.Thanks for taking the time to leave your review. We hope you consider giving us another chance to provide you with a better experience in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Fabulous vacation rental

We spent six nights and seven days with our family of 12 at Mountain Bearadise. The house had everything we needed and all of the social gathering spaces provided plenty of room for all ages to relax and enjoy. We got to watch the mother bear and her two cubs from the second floor deck and even spotted a white squirrel. Our grandkids favorite was that we were so close to Miller fFalls where we went just about every evening! We hope to be able to come back again next summer.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Wonderful Getaway

If I could rate Mountain Bearadise 10 stars, I would! This cabin is PERFECT for any sized gathering. The cabin is decorated adorably, but with a touch of personalization that really makes it feel like home. The beds are incredibly comfortable, the kitchen perfectly stocked for ANYTHING you'd need, and the views are outstanding. Pam Watt is the most amazing host you could ever ask for - her genuine hospitality truly has you feeling like a guest visiting her home!This was our second trip to this perfect location and we will be back many more times! Can't recommend highly enough!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Excellent Property

Pretty much everything about the house and its amenities were outstanding. Excellent neighborhood and the houses are on large lots so you can't really see the other houses. The homeowner has done an excellent job of outfitting the property--the kitchen is stocked with everything imaginable, linens and towels were great, gas fireplace and outside fireplaces were outstanding, and the tvs worked well with lots of content. The best part was the mother bear and 2 cubs which we got to watch on 2 occasions!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

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

Excellent Property

This property was as advertised and more. The owners have gone out of their way to make sure that the place is fully stocked with everything you need and more in the kitchen. Plenty of nice towels and linens. The propane tank for the gas grill was even full on arrival. The best part was the mother bear and 2 cubs that the owners ordered up for us. They put on quite a long show for us one day and we were fortunate to see them a second day. We would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Blown away!

We drove seven hours hoping to get a little break from the hustle of our daily lives. When we drove up to the cabin the view was right off the bat Breathtakingly beautiful!! When we walked in we could not believe the cabin, or should I say the five star accommodations!! The house/cabin was extremely clean and everything in its place. The rooms are very big and EVERY room has the most stunning views one could imagine. The house/cabin has everything we needed from cooking, washer/dryer, three fireplaces, and sooo much more! The outdoor deck has three different areas to relax and take in the views. We sat outside in the afternoon and looked over the best Mountain View’s you could imagine. The area has so much to do and so many hiking area we went on. When I said we were hoping to get “little break” to relax, we got beyond a little break…. We decompressed beyond all of our expectations. The vibe of the house/cabin itself was so refreshing and relaxing. Our week at the amazing big, clean, well decorated, well stocked house/cabin is what everyone should experience at least twice a year or more. We are already looking at our next stay.Pam and Bruce know how to treat their guest. Thank you Pam and Bruce for sharing your house with us!!The Wurstner's
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Lovely but Beware

The property is lovely and there are many places for people to gather. That said, the main living area is not well suited for a gathering of 14. We could not eat or watch a movie together without adjusting furniture to make it work. A smaller group should do fine. Dealing with the owners is another matter. I don't believe there are cameras inside the home, but they are outside, as well as sensors on the doors and windows, and the owner controlled the thermostat remotely (some rooms were cold while others were too hot). I can understand monitoring one’s property; however, the technology, together with the things said, made it clear they were watching during our stay. It made me uncomfortable. A week later, I got a call from the owner who stated he just arrived at the property and was aghast at the condition in which we left it. Our conversation lasted about 15 mins and I said very little. He unleashed a profanity-laced barrage of insults and accusations upon me. He was angry that we had been in his garage, though is wife offered it to us prior to check in and gave me the code to use it. He was angry that we touched his golf cart, but again, his wife had offered it for our use. He was angry there were pinholes in the wall surrounding the dart board, and that we had changed his TV settings so we could use our Roku and game console, and he was angry claiming that we had misused and broken the garbage disposal. It did leak, requiring repair, however we did not misuse it. I have gone over the events several times and I really think there were several factors at play. I think this rental is their primary home which they vacated so we could be there. When we came in, we adjusted the furniture and plugged in our Roku so we could be comfortable as a big family. I would not be happy if someone came into my home and did that…which is why I don’t rent it. At the end of our stay, we moved the furniture back, cleaned according to the online instructions, and left by the appointed time. If they did not use a cleaning service (as I suspect), the owners walked into a house that had had14 men, women, teens, children, and babies in it for 9 days…It was lived in, but not destroyed as accused. I know we are a large group of varying ages and that is a lot on a house for 9 days. It’s also why I pay the extra for insurance and cleaning. These owners are not prepared for a large group in their home for that long, and I would not recommend it.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Dec 2020
UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP! Robert, we're sorry to hear that you experienced some issues during and after your stay. We'd like to clarify that this home is under new ownership since your experience, and they take the privacy and comfort of their guests very seriously. There are no security cameras on the premises, but the house is protected with a Ring doorbell, and this is only in place for the safety of the property and every traveler. This new owner looks forward to providing all of their future guests with clean, comfortable, five-star experiences!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Great stay

Great time visiting Sapphire. Met family to celebrate the holidays. We had a fantastic time.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Beautiful home!

Bearadise is such a beautiful home! We take a couple’s trip to the mountains every Fall and this home was by far one of our favorites! The home felt like our own! It was well stocked with most everything that you could possibly ask for in the kitchen and throughout. Four couples had plenty of room to enjoy both social time and solitude. The multiple fireplaces sold the place! We were able to burn fires regardless of the weather. The downstairs deck provides shelter from the rain while still enjoying the fresh mountain air. The owners were very attentive to any and all questions! The location allowed us to both explore waterfalls and go into town to shop. We highly recommend it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jody P.

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

Loved the week

Lots of space. Loved the deck fireplace, extremely well stocked on dishes, seating for our large group of 8 adults and three young children. Gorgeous sunny fall days in a beautiful location.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William M.

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

Family House

Second time we have stayed here with family. Ideal arrangement with the younger children downstairs with their own play room and older kids and adults on main floor. Nice country club setting with playground, river, and waterfall.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

SANDI

Mountain Bearadise is a mountain Paradise

Large family reunion, second time renting Mountain Bearadise we love it! The house is big , comfortable, convenient to all the blue ridge has to offer. Waterfalls, hiking, fly fishing. Lots of great places for kids to enjoy in the beautiful weather. Thanks again Pam for an awesome experience. We will be back next summer 😎
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jonelle

Great Vacation!

Our stay with our family at Mountain Bearadise was wonderful! The house has plenty of room for our 3 children and their families. It is centrally located to many hiking trails to beautiful waterfalls! We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

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

Sapphire

Great house for 3 related families. Plenty of outdoor space. Kitchen well stocked. Fun decor! Close to hiking , waterfalls, rafting and zip lining!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Highly Recommend This House

This house was perfect for our family vacation. It is in a great location that is close to Cashiers, Toxaway, and Highlands. The house is exactly like it appears in the pictures and it lives up to its name, Bearadise! We spotted a brown bear during our visit which was so neat. The home is clean and spacious, with a large amount of outdoor seating on the oversized porches. This is the perfect stay for a family vacation or for a group of friends looking for a getaway. The owner was also great to communicate with and was extremely responsive. I can't recommend this house enough! I am sure we will be back in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

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

Bearadise

I highly recommend this beautiful home. My family just returned from a one week stay. The house has everything you need and it's in a great location. The owner was very friendly and responsive. We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

AILEEN

PURE BLISS

A perfect family tranquil vacation…perfect surroundings …perfect home….perfect fires….just the best!!!!! Great to switch off and just enjoy family and life🖤 Amazing fall walks !!! Recommend Highlands and the Biltmore!!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Mountain Bearadise

This is a beautiful home- inside and out. The home is well stocked, comfortable with lots of room for people to spread out. We enjoyed all the fireplaces and the deck spaces. It is beautifully decorated. We also appreciated the location and the privacy that it offered. We hiked to Rainbow Falls which was a short drive away (worth the effort; gorgeous!). We visited the Blue Ridge Parkway and stopped at several overlooks. We also spent a day in Sylva and Highlands; greatly enjoyed them both. Thank you Pam and Bruce for sharing your beautiful home with us!
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