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Make our Tarheel Heaven your spring and summer camp! Bring the whole family!

Make our Tarheel Heaven your spring and summer camp! Bring the whole family!

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LOOKING FROM DINING TO GREAT ROOM. DECK RUNS FULL LENGTH OF HOUSE!
DOING PUZZLES IS GREAT FAMILY FUN!
CHECKERS AND CHESS CORNER FOR YOU TO ENJOY! PUZZLES AND GAMES TOO!
EASY - ON GAS FIREPLACE! No extra charge for the gas!
JUST COMPLETED MAY 2023 NEW CUSTOM KITCHEN!

Overview of Make our Tarheel Heaven your spring and summer camp! Bring the whole family!

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Sapphire, NC
  • Popular LocationSapphire National Golf Club5 min drive
  • Popular LocationHogback Lake9 min drive
  • Popular LocationWhisper Lake10 min drive
  • AirportGreenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.)111 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bear bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Futon

Master bedroom 1

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Large 3rd full bath for BR 4 & Lower Level

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spacious and Bright Master bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

Make our Tarheel Heaven your spring and summer camp! Bring the whole family!

Bring the whole family, from very little ones to "children of all ages", as they will all enjoy the comfort of our home and the attractions and amenities at the Sapphire Valley Resort...There's so much to do in the immediate area, both outdoors and indoors... Watch the attached video accessible in the photos! It is really a four season resort area that will keep you busy with many fun things to do during your stay.
Enjoy warming up in front of our beautiful, easy on gas fireplace. Our home easily sleeps 10! or even 12 if you utilize our two huge, top -grain leather sofas... Seat 12 between the dining table and the adjacent four seat breakfast bar. Your family cooks will enjoy our brand new, just completed- May 2023, "mountain modern" kitchen! You will love our custom designed solid wood cabinets in a classic Briarwood design; the honed silver travertine backsplash, top of the line quartz countertops and breakfast bar with 4 comfy, plush swiveling chairs; top quality Samsung appliances, and a deep double hammered copper sink...It's just gorgeous!
Four comfortable bedrooms and three full baths. Three of the bedrooms and two of the baths are on the main level! Downstairs is a whole separate area with its own living room, large bedroom with two comfy twin beds, a coffee and microwave station, and a very spacious and renovated full bath... Also has its own outside entrance to the back patio area, and doorway to the two car garage as well.

We know you will enjoy our comfortable, updated home...Room for a crowd or nice elbow room for a couple to enjoy this Sapphire Valley home at a cool and comfortable 3725’ elevation. You may not even use the air conditioning if you visit in the summer! We have tried to include all the conveniences you are accustomed to, such as lots of pillows to choose from to suit your firmness desires; hair dryers in the home; well stocked with TP, paper towels and laundry detergent. Service for 12 dishes, quality flatware And even Hinkle ever sharp steak knives! All brand new appliances, new 'Hickory' floors in most of the house, new lighting and art work; new bedding! High speed, fiber optic internet & Wi Fi of course... ALL INCLUDED! All 3 full bathrooms are FULLY REMODELED IN MODERN MOUNTAIN STYLE!! READ OUR GREAT REVIEWS!!!

Our winter ski season is finishing up right now at the very family friendly Sapphire Valley ski slopes. They have all you need to enjoy the gentle slopes, from skis and snowboards, and tubes to have a blast on the tube slope. They even rent ski bib pants! Slopeside Tavern is right there beside the ski lift and the tubing hill with coffee and cocoa and some of the best burgers in town.

Summer in Sapphire Valley resort is incredible with great
weather to swim, fish and picnic Lake Fairfield, hike Whiteside Mountain, enjoy boating on Lake Glenville, view the many waterfalls...Concerts on the slopes, Farmers Markets; Golf, tennis and pickleball is great as the weather is wonderful! Come home from each day's adventures to our newly updated home, which includes even the simple luxuries to make your visit comfortable and safe, such as new pillows and washable pillow protectors, new sheets, blankets, and comforters. Enjoy the ‘easy-on’ gas fireplace to take the chill off in the mornings or evenings. This light and bright home has all the comforts you are used to. Free fiber optic high speed WI-FI, internet, computer desk with printer for those who need to work a little while away from home; a new smart, “Frame” TV over the fireplace…it looks like a piece of fine art when the TV is off!

The main level offers 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths; dining table seats 8, and you can even seat 6 more with 4 at the kitchen bar and 2 at the living room bistro/game table. The lower level of the home includes a spacious bedroom with twin beds, and a very comfortably large, newly remodeled full bath; a living room furnished for fun, games and leisure; and including a NEW Queen sofa bed...A family of 4 can easily enjoy this space, or let 4 of your teenagers have it!!!

WE HAVE BIG NOTEBOOK OF INFO ON RESTAURANTS, SHOPPING AND SCENIC DRIVES, AND MUCH MORE FOR YOU... WE HAVE MANY BROCHURES AND MAGAZINES TO HELP YOU EXPLORE AND MAXIMIZE YOUR ENJOYMENT OF YOUR STAY IN THE SMOKIE MOUNTAINS. There are many easy and wonderful day trips to take with our house as your home base.

Very close by, the home is an easy short drive to the beautiful and popular Fairfield Lake with its family friendly beach for swimming, canoeing, fishing, and picnic pavilion; Enjoy golf and all the fun amenities at the Community Center, which includes Red Bird Golf course, tennis and pickleball, pools, fitness, game room, putt putt, playground, walking track, trails, and picnic area. We can arrange for amenities cards for you to enjoy all of the Sapphire amenities for $2 per person per day. Incredible waterfalls nearby and scenic mountain drives to take each day if you wish. Concerts at nearby venues; hike with a Llama; Zip-lining; Farmers markets and craft shows; Or just relax on the hammock in the yard. Down our mountain is the Sapphire National Golf Course, a gorgeous and challenging public mountain golf course.

SUMMER ACTIVITES - Whitewater Rafting on the Nantahala and other nearby rivers! Fabulous golf right on our mountain and others close by, tennis and pickleball; hiking, waterfall viewing and scenic drives that will keep the family busy for days on end. Nearby Fairfield Lake and Lake Glenville offer swimming, great boating, canoeing, and fishing. Explore Cashiers Sliding Rock to actually swim below the waterfall! In nearby Rosman the Headwaters Outfitters will get you on the French Broad River for exciting canoeing and kayaking. Fly fishing in nearby streams for rainbow trout is the most fun for an avid fisherperson, and guides are readily available. 2 BRAND NEW DOG PARKS 5 MINUTES AWAY AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER!

FALL COLORS! from early October to early November Mother Nature treats us to an amazing range of yellows, oranges, flame color and reds! Folks come from all around, close and far to "leaf peep", and oooh and ahhh at the spectacular colors!

RESTAURANTS AND SHOPPING! Enjoy gourmet restaurants that you might not expect to find in a small town, but we have a great chef right at the foot of our mountain and others 5 to 10 minutes from the house. The expansive notebook in the house has our special list of favorites! Ladies, the boutiques are incredible in Cashiers and Highlands and you will find resort wear you just cannot find elsewhere. This is small town USA but with uptown, upscale restaurants and boutique shopping. Activities such as concerts on the green, farmers markets, craft fairs.

WINTER FUN! Includes skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing and two fun ski slopes. The great family-oriented ski and snow tubing area, playground, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis and pickleball are 10 minutes away from the house.

AT THE HOUSE...
Enjoy karaoke set, lots of games and puzzles too. Easy-on gas fireplace in the main level living area with VERY comfortable seating to lounge on with your favorite book. Lower level guests will enjoy having a microwave and coffee station, and a walk out to the patio where the RING TOSS GAME will test everyone's skills! 3 TVs in the house, all with fiber optic quality pictures.


Our home in Sapphire Valley is a short 1 hour drive from the Asheville Airport, on good highways and roads; Atlanta area is about a 2 1/2 hours drive to this most scenic part of North Carolina! From zip lining to golf, it's all here for you to have a great vacation! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO IN THE PHOTOS, OF SAPPHIRE VALLEY RESORT AND SURROUNDING AREA.




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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Games and puzzles in the home

Events

No events allowed
Children and grandchildren okay!

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
2 dogs, no vicious breeds

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking within 20 feet of the house

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Children and grandchildren okay!
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Sapphire

Located in Sapphire, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Pisgah National Forest and Lake Jocassee reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cashiers Farmers Market and Highlands Biological Station. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sapphire, NC

What's nearby

  • Sapphire National Golf Club - 5 min drive
  • Hogback Lake - 9 min drive
  • Whisper Lake - 10 min drive
  • Gorges State Park - 14 min drive
  • Lake Toxaway - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • Whiteside Brewing Company - 12 min drive
  • Cornucopia Restaurant - 12 min drive
  • Starbucks - 11 min drive
  • Orchard - 13 min drive
  • Mica's Restaurant - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Make our Tarheel Heaven your spring and summer camp! Bring the whole family! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Make our Tarheel Heaven your spring and summer camp! Bring the whole family! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Make our Tarheel Heaven your spring and summer camp! Bring the whole family!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Make our Tarheel Heaven your spring and summer camp! Bring the whole family!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Make our Tarheel Heaven your spring and summer camp! Bring the whole family! located?

Located in the mountains, this slopeside Sapphire holiday home offers ski-in/ski-out access within 2 miles (3 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Sapphire National Golf Club, and is convenient for winter activities, such as sledging. Cashiers Farmers Market and Hogback Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Raymond A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home
Perfect location! Great house!
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountain getaway
Family vacation with 3 year old grandson. Home was very nice. Kitchen and bathrooms all redone. Kitchen fully equipped. Owner had everything you need from plastic baggies to washing machine detergent. They were prompt to answer any questions. Toys in one of the bedrooms my grandson loved playing with. Gate at top of stairs. Convenient to Cashiers and grocery store. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Slice of heaven in Sapphire
Our stay at Sarah and Mal’s lovely home couldn’t have been better. The home is fully equipped, lots of supplies and super clean. Our two little dogs enjoyed walking in the beautiful neighborhood. So much to do, Fairfield lake is our favorite. Kids loved the mini golf, game room, pools. My husband enjoys the track. Kids played bingo. Overall a perfect 10 days.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sapphire Valley vacation home
Overall very impressed with the property and the ease of contacting property owner with our questions during the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hope L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and layout!
We booked this home for my immediate family to stay in during our annual family reunion. There were at least seven other homes booked in the area, and my mom made a point of saying that we had the best location and layout out of all the homes!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mal Griffin and Sarah Thompson

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What makes this property unique

Please let us know if you need anything and we will try to accommodate. We hope to have repeat renters and plan to continue updating this home that we just bought in September 2020. Lots of new furniture and artwork and we hope you love it! Please let us know what you think, and enjoy your stay! Thank you, Mal and Sarah

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