Escape your daily routine and spend a relaxing week in this modern farmhouse with an abundance of natural light and luxury appointments in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Open the windows each morning to enjoy the cool, fresh mountain air and your first cup of coffee on the sunny front porch. Finish your evening on the covered back deck and sitting by the firepit under the stars. Spend your days playing pickleball, hiking, exploring the waterfalls and National Parks or strolling through Cashiers and Highlands. With 3 king en-suite bedrooms this home is perfect as a retreat for up to 3 couples. Memory-filled moments await! 4 restaurants are in walking distance. Only 1 hour drive to the Asheville airport.
INSIDE: 2600 sq ft, vaulted ceilings, open floor plan, wood floors, smart TV w/ Roku (bring your own passwords), seasonal indoor gas fireplace (Oct 15-May 1), dining table for 6, gourmet kitchen, 4 desks with power strips & high-speed internet, 3 king en-suite bedrooms, canopy bed, free-standing bathtub, rain showers in all bathrooms, glass showers, high-end mattresses & linens, designer furniture, board games & books.
KITCHEN: Gourmet kitchen, stainless appliances, granite counters, dishwasher, stove/oven, fridge/freezer, 12-cup coffee maker, Nespresso, Keurig, electric kettle, microwave, toaster, ice maker, waffle maker, Le Creuset, dishware/flatware for 12, serving dishes, all cooking essentials, full spice rack.
OUTSIDE: Covered decks, outdoor seating, firepit, garden, creek
GENERAL: Whole-house generator (in case of power outages), city water, free high-speed internet (700 Mbps), central A/C and heating, washer/dryer, iron/ironing board, towels/linens, hairdryers, hangers, starter pack of laundry detergent/dish detergent/toiletries/trash bags/paper towels/toilet paper. Garbage Pickup Tuesdays & Fridays.
PARKING: Driveway-parking of up to 3 cars is allowed. However, RVs, trailers, boats, campers, additional vehicles, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, parking in the street or the use of the garage are prohibited.
ACCESS: Gently sloped roads, all paved and a cul-de-sac turn-around make this home easily accessible year-round. Inside the gated community of the Country Club of Sapphire Valley. Keyless entry and 1 exterior security camera (facing outwards/ front porch, recording video and sound when activated by motion). Stairs required to enter. Backyard has a creek with steep banks and an unsecured hot tub (not included in rental). House & yard are not suitable or safe for infants or children. Quiet hours are 10:00 PM to 9 AM.
RESORT AMENITIES: “Sapphire Valley Resort” amenity cards can be purchased on-site at the Sapphire Valley Community Center for $5/day or $25/week per guest. Sapphire Valley Resort is open most of the year (please check). The community gym, pools (1 indoor, 2 outdoor), hot tubs, sauna, running track, basketball and use of the community center do not have any additional fees. All other amenities require varying additional fees and include tennis, pickleball, driving range, golf courses, kayaks, paddleboards, boating, fishing, ziplining, skiing/tubing (Note: The “Country Club of Sapphire Valley” is different from the "Sapphire Valley Resort". "Country Club of Sapphire Valley" is a private club, and its amenities are not accessible to non-members).
THINGS NEAR-BY: 4 Sapphire Valley Resort restaurants (2-3 min drive / 10-15 min walk), Cashiers downtown, shops & restaurants (8 min drive), Ingles Supermarket (7 min drive), Whiteside Brewing Company (8 min drive), Highlands downtown (25 min drive), Bascom Center for the Arts (25 min drive), Highlands Performing Arts Center (25 min drive), Brevard downtown (40 min drive).
OUTDOOR FUN & GOLF: Ski Sapphire Valley (10 min walk), Red Bird Golf Links (10 min walk), Sapphire National Golf Club (3 miles), Twin Falls Trail (7 miles), Panthertown Valley Trail (8 miles), Silver Run Falls (8 miles), Whiteside Mountain Trail (9 miles), Gorges State Park (10 miles), Lake Toxaway (10 miles), Rainbow Falls and Turtleback Trailhead (10 miles), Pisgah National Forest (14 miles) plus many more hikes, trails, waterfalls and parks.
AIRPORTS: Asheville Regional Airport (44 miles/1 hour drive), Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (76 miles).
HOUSE RULES:
1. Minimum rental period is 3 nights, maximum period is 14 nights.
2. Minimum age to rent is 27. Photo ID might be required upon booking.
3. Maximum occupancy are 6 overnight guests.
4. Events are not allowed. Maximum day-time guests are 8. Quiet hours are 10 PM to 9 AM.
5. Pets are not allowed. Any evidence of pets will result in a $1,000 additional fee. The homeowner has severe allergies that require professionally vacuuming of all A/C ducts, replacing all air filters, shampooing all rugs and deep cleaning the entire home after an animal was in the home. Please consider another property if you plan to vacation with an animal.
6. Service animals. If you have questions/requests regarding ADA-certified service animals, you must contact us PRIOR to booking or the booking will be considered in violation of house rules. Any service animal showing up unapproved or left in the house or anywhere on the property unattended/unaccompanied, will automatically be in violation of house rules and you will be asked to vacate the property immediately without a refund.
7. Children or infants are not allowed. The house is not child-proofed, the creek is unfenced and has a steep slope with various wildlife and the hot tub is unsecured (the hot tub located at the house is not included in the rental).
8. Smoking of any kind is prohibited. This includes tobacco, marijuana and vaping.
9. Candles inside the house or on the porches are prohibited due to the fire-risk.
10. Purchase of $59 damage insurance ($1500 coverage) at time of booking is required.
11. Property may only be used as a short-term vacation rental.
