Sunset Mountain Views From Back Deck & Sapphire Resort Amenities 1-Level 3BR/2BA

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81570 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Hot tub
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Dryer
Pool

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Sapphire, NC

Whisper Lake
‪10 min walk‬
Hogback Lake
‪18 min walk‬
Sapphire National Golf Club
‪7 min drive‬
Pickens, SC (LQK-Pickens County)
‪73 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Reserve your stay for a family-friendly vacation at this 1-level, 3-BR, 2-BA home in Sapphire's Whisper Lake community! Nestled in a quiet wooded setting overlooking the Sapphire valley, this inviting home offers a rustic-modern décor and all of the comforts of home. Close to waterfalls, hiking, skiing, canoeing, rafting, horseback riding, as well as shopping and restaurants. Spend peaceful days enjoying nature, fishing in the lake, or using the Sapphire Valley Resort amenities (https://sapphirevalleyresorts.com/). There is an outdoor security camera located near the carport overlooking up the driveway towards the road.

Property manager

Jason Gillespie

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Pet Fee - $100. Make sure you've clicked that you're traveling with pets.

Driveway is short but steep - please look at photos and ensure that does not pose a problem before booking. Please reach out with add'l questions

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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 the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Jocassee and Nantahala National Forest, while Highlands Art Gallery and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts are cultural highlights. Cashiers Farmers Market and Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Sapphire, NC

What's nearby

Whisper Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Hogback Lake - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Sapphire National Golf Club - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
Gorges State Park - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
Chattooga River - 13 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cornucopia Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬14 min drive
‪Whiteside Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive
‪Orchard - ‬13 min drive
‪Bucks Coffee Cafe of Cashiers - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sunset Mountain Views From Back Deck & Sapphire Resort Amenities 1-Level 3BR/2BA have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Sunset Mountain Views From Back Deck & Sapphire Resort Amenities 1-Level 3BR/2BA pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Sunset Mountain Views From Back Deck & Sapphire Resort Amenities 1-Level 3BR/2BA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunset Mountain Views From Back Deck & Sapphire Resort Amenities 1-Level 3BR/2BA?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunset Mountain Views From Back Deck & Sapphire Resort Amenities 1-Level 3BR/2BA located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Whisper Lake. Hogback Lake and Sapphire National Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

melena B.

13 Apr, 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith F.

7 Feb, 2025

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

Great House for a Getaway

Beautiful home in a quaint neighborhood with amazing views! The floor plan was perfect and allowed my parents to be on one side of the house and my family (my husband and I and our four children) on the other. The home was equipped with everything we could have needed and more! It was very clean and tidy and the owner offered many suggestions on places to eat and shop and things to do locally with our children. Access to a laundry room was a huge plus when coming in from tubing. The amenities at Sapphire Valley were great too. We had a wonderful experience and would definitely stay again if we are ever in the area!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

5 Jan, 2025

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

Sapphire visit

This property was clean well maintained. Was exactly as the description stated. Communication with the owner was easy.

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

6 Nov, 2024

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

10/10 Mountain Home

This house was so perfect for our family! Having the split floor plan gave us privacy near the kids and my parents got peace and privacy on the other side of the common rooms. The first thing we all did every morning was to look at the view of the mountains. My dad and I sat and swung enjoying that view a lot. All of the beds and furniture was quite comfortable and we loved having the fireplace. The location was central to Brevard and Highlands and we were able to do a lot of adventuring with a quiet and restful place to come back to.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

20 Oct, 2024

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

Great Stay!

This is our second stay at this property, and we just can’t get enough! Beautiful view, perfect location, very clean house. Would highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia A.

1 Sept, 2024

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

Awesome view

We had a fabulous time at Jason’s house in Sapphire Valley. Some of us played golf and walked the dogs at the dog park. The view was amazing and we loved sitting on the deck to watch the sunset. We had no problem getting amenity cards. Communication was easy and Jason was available for questions at a minute notice. The house was clean and well appointed. We would definitely come back.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim L.

30 Aug, 2024

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

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Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Laura P.

22 Aug, 2024

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

Peaceful Getaway

Highlight of the property is the view from the deck. Unbeatable

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

16 Aug, 2024

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

Everything we could have wanted!

My husband and I very much enjoyed our week-long stay at this lovely property with a beautiful view of the Smoky Mountains. The bed was very comfortable, as was all furniture. The bathroom and kitchen were perfectly outfitted with everything we needed, and it was exceptionally clean. We will highly recommend this house To anyone looking for a cool and comfortable stay in the NC mountains!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Claire T.

14 Aug, 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

4 Aug, 2024

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

Great House with Amazing View.

House was perfect. Well stocked and very comfortable. Great neighborhood and close to resort amenities and restaurants. Host Jason Gillespie was the best Host communicator I have ever delt with. This was truly one of the best of the best. Thanks, Jason, for a great visit.

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

26 Jun, 2024

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

Everything I hoped for!

A lovely and well furnished/equipped home with the best view of the mountains that I have had in my 4 years of staying in sapphire valley. Jason had our names all ready at the sapphire community desk which made the process go super fast for our use of the lake and the other included facilities. Hope to stay here again. Thank you, Jason.

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

24 Jun, 2024

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

Summer Getaway

As previously noted, the view from the deck gives this house marks above other houses we've stayed at in the area. We always had a pleasant breeze and lots of wildlife to view including a bear just passing through. The accommodations were exactly as described and very comfortable. The host did a fantastic job of communicating with us prior to and during our stay. Besides adding some comfortable reclining chairs on the back deck, our group gives this property a 10/10. Hope to be back again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack J.

13 May, 2024

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

Birthday and Wedding Anniversary Celebration.

This year was very special (my birthday and our 70th wedding anniversary). We have stayed in several places in the Sapphire area, but the view there was the most spectacular of all our stays there. I cannot imagine that view during the fall season. The unit is very comfortable in size and furnishings. The entrance would have been a bit of a challenge for me (my 88th birthday) but we had our kids there that took care of all the driving.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

lynn w.

27 Apr, 2024

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

Sapphire

Enjoyed our visit to the area. Very relaxing trip for us. Would definitely return.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

terri k.

15 Apr, 2024

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

Golden Gals

It was a wonderful home.....very comfortable. Beautiful view off the back deck just like pictures. Beautiful area if you enjoy mountain setting. Host was excellent to communicate with. Driveway is short and steep like he mentions in description. There isn't much of a front or side yard so to speak for dogs or kids. Setting is beautiful in a wonderful neighborhood.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie R.

16 Mar, 2024

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

Fabulous mountain rental!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Jason was so easy to deal with and very responsive. The house is super clean and well appointed. We loved the fireplace and the thoughtful supplies in the kitchen and bath. The beds were super comfy. The location is perfect-close to Cashiers and a ton of hiking opportunities. And the view is great. Can’t say enough good things-we will be back!!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

19 Feb, 2024

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

Beautiful Home in Sapphire Valley

Great find in Sapphire Valley! Jason was a great host and answered all of our questions. The kitchen was extremely well stocked. The home was very clean. It was close to the Sapphire Valley Resort where we we enjoyed tubing. We also enjoyed some great hikes too.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Warren W.

30 Dec, 2023

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

Sweet and sour

Hot water tank failure one day into stay. While the owner did his diligence in trying to contact a plumber, the immediate solution to the problem, aside from apologies, was to have two elderly individuals drive 9.2 miles round-trip and take a shower in a community center at a ski resort, and to refund a pittance of the total sum invested in this trip. This felt like “sorry for the problem, sucks to be you, glad it isn’t me” type of response so often encountered in today’s world. At absolutely no point in time was the offer made to refund the balance of the charges if we wanted to depart and find alternative lodging. Nope. It was ‘here’s $## back, now you drive to some center we as property owners enjoy and take a shower if you feel the need. Oh, and by the way, if you ever decide to stay again, you can get a reduced price.’ Nice gesture that many hosts give to returning customers, but didn’t quite address the current situation. Did we find our stay at Whitewater Whispers to be a good value? One full day of yes, absolutely. Four days of no, not a chance. Am I overreacting? Try shutting hot water off at your house for three days and report back. If I were to offer a suggestion, find someone in the area qualified to perform a visual maintenance inspection a couple of times a year. Stuff happens, but being prepared to address the stuff, not at the expense of the customer, is part of the rental gig.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya W.

24 Nov, 2023

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

Great stay!

We had a really nice time. The house is what we expected with a spectacular view. Centrally located to anything and everything fun. Quiet neighborhood and beautiful lake. We highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

16 Nov, 2023

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

Wonderful Weekend

We had a great stay! Cleanest rental I’ve ever stayed at. Great location with plenty of room to hangout and enjoy!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

30 Oct, 2023

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

A Perfect Mountain Retreat

We loved this vacation home and its stunning views. It was a bit too cold to enjoy the deck a few of the days during our stay, but the bank of windows allowed us to still enjoy the beautiful views from inside. The decor was very pleasing. There was also plenty of storage available for us to organize our stuff, which often is not the case in many vacation rentals we've booked in the past. The community the house is in is also very nice, and with all the roads being paved, it gave us plenty of places to walk the dogs. We enjoyed this vacation home so much that we spent most of our time at the house. The owner was also an excellent host who provided us with all the information we needed while not being overwhelming. He also checked to see if we needed anything during our stay and let us know that we were free contact him for any reason that might came up. We'll definitely book this home the next time we want to stay in Sapphire / Cashiers area of the North Carolina mountains.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lewis G.

30 Oct, 2023

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

Autumn color

Enjoyed a romantic week in the mountain air and colorful splendor of Sapphire. Home is centrally located to many quaint communities, in a paved community of nice homes, and is well appointed and clean. Hosts provided responsive and friendly communication, and were a pleasure to work with. Rear of home boasts 180 degree view of valley and mountains beyond, beautiful from dawn until sunset.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

shirley t., winter springs, Florida

13 Oct, 2023

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

Nc trip

Wonderful

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

27 Aug, 2023

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

Mountain Getaway

We’ve stayed at several different properties in the area and this one is by far superior. This is definitely the only place we will book for future trips. The home is conveniently located, well maintained and very clean. The back deck and view are the best feature. Perfect spot for a relaxing getaway.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jason Gillespie

Jason & Sharon have been coming to the NC mountains for years but purchased the Whitewater Whispers house in 2021. They have enjoyed spending more time in Sapphire and getting to know the area and using the amenities!

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this house when we walked through the door and saw the vast mountain views of the Horsepasture River Valley, and then walked out to the back deck and heard the shoals of the river from the deck. Combine that with the pools, skiing, golf, and mini golf at Sapphire Valley Resort, this has been a perfect mountain retreat for our family. We hope that it is for yours!

What makes this property unique

Look forward to preparing delectable home-cooked meals in the home’s clean, well-appointed kitchen, which comes fully equipped with all the essential cooking appliances, including granite countertops, dishwasher, and full size refrigerator. Enjoy family meals around the dining table or head out outside to the deck, where you can dine al fresco overlooking the mountains. Master and guest bedrooms both have king size beds, third bedroom has twin over full bunk bed and a twin bed. The master bathroom features double sinks, a large whirlpool tub, and a stand-alone shower. The second bathroom has a tub shower combination and double sinks. The well-appointed full-sized kitchen has plenty of cabinet space, granite countertops, a dishwasher and a full size refrigerator. The large den has a stacked stone gas fireplace. A large porch spans the backside of the house with access from the master, den and guest room, has a screened porch and is partially covered. Enjoy the gas grill, the swing and the view! Wifi, 3 smart TVs, cable, full sized washer & dryer, central heat & air. Perfect for couples and family getaways. Sleeps 6-8 comfortably.